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A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

12 reviews

joshpow3ll's review

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

bookb1itch's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol

Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Pregnancy

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

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 against another edition

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 against another edition

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

kristicuse's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

mollsbookcase's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

sophs_b's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Rape

liscy90's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

3.25

Some points are laboured in this book, Grisham could reduce the amount of times he tells his readers certain things. Found this slightly boring. Also, the book is set in 1990 so felt a bit dated but still quite an easy, entertaining and intriguing read.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence