Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

4 reviews

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

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

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

megdrury's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

 I reallllly enjoyed the first three quarters of the book, but the ending was pretty unsatisfying and left a lot of loose ends.

Also, the whole baby thing screamed exploitation/a lack of ethics/general uncomfyness.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Rape, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts