Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

9 reviews

kthomas0701's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Murder

joshpow3ll's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

It's been years since I last read a Grisham book, but after reading this one I'll definitely be looking for more. The leadup to the trial was frustratingly long at times, but it also felt realistic so I can forgive it for that. Compelling characters with strong convictions but sometimes questionable methods made this a very enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Abortion

k_lee_reads_it's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Pregnancy

katekatiekait's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Rape, and Violence

sydney_hayes17's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

We love a Grisham book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, and Murder

jsant's review

dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

John Grisham is a masterful story teller. This story is tragic, compelling and hard to put down. Similar to the other books in this series that I read years ago. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder

suzquinn97's review

challenging reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, and Pregnancy

mbt5180's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Murder

ashleyri11's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

4.25

John Grisham is an excellent storyteller! I appreciate Grisham’s use of fictional characters to explore moral dilemmas. Good read, highly recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Murder