The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

John Grisham

378 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

ONCE HE WAS A WELL-LIKED, WELL-PAID YOUNG PARTNER IN A THRIVING MISSISSIPPI LAW FIRM. THEN PATRICK LANIGAN STOLE NINETY MILLION DOLLARS FROM HIS OWN FIRM-AND RAN FOR HIS LIFE. FOR FOUR YEARS, HE EVADED MEN WHO WERE RICH AND POWERFUL, AND WHO WOULD...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,250 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 45%
tense 40%
dark 16%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 29%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 22% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.66

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