A Time for Mercy by John Grisham

A Time for Mercy

Jake Brigance #3

John Grisham

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced

464 pages | first published 2020

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Jake Brigance, lawyer hero of A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row, is back, in his toughest case ever. 'A new Grisham legal thriller is always an event, but this one is exceptional as the author is returning to Jake Brigance, the hero of his very firs...
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Summary of 892 reviews

Moods

tense 56%
emotional 53%
challenging 33%
dark 32%
reflective 32%
sad 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 20%
informative 19%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 25% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.99

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