A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

A Time for Mercy

Jake Brigance #3

John Grisham with Michael Beck (Narrator)

20 hours 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 958 reviews

Moods

tense 57%
emotional 54%
challenging 34%
dark 33%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 21%
informative 19%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 28% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.99

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