A Time to Kill by John Grisham

A Time to Kill

Jake Brigance #1

John Grisham

496 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he deli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,645 reviews

Moods

tense 83%
dark 64%
emotional 59%
challenging 41%
reflective 30%
sad 25%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 24%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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