The Guardians by John Grisham

The Guardians

John Grisham

373 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the small north Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues behind. There were no witnesses, no real suspects, no one with a motive. The police soon ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,548 reviews

Moods

mysterious 54%
tense 45%
adventurous 37%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
emotional 27%
informative 21%
reflective 18%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 39% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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