Sycamore Row by John Grisham

Sycamore Row

Jake Brigance #2

John Grisham

456 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Seth Hubbard is a wealthy white man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten will. It is an act that drags his adult children, his black maid, and defense attorney Jake...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,416 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
mysterious 63%
tense 57%
reflective 40%
dark 38%
sad 34%
challenging 31%
informative 17%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 44% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.81

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