The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

John Grisham with Michael Beck (Narrator)

12 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller tense medium-paced

Description

In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town’s water supply, causing the worst “cancer cluster” in history. The company appeals to the Mississi...

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Moods

tense 64%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
informative 25%
reflective 17%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 24%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.3

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