A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

A Time for Mercy

Jake Brigance #3

John Grisham

640 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Clanton, Mississippi. 1990. Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial when the court appoints him attorney for Drew Gamble, a timid sixteen-year-old boy accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,204 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
tense 56%
dark 34%
challenging 31%
sad 29%
reflective 25%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 21%
informative 15%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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