400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718184254
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 04 May 2017
Description
An unnamed defendant stands accused of murder. Just before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and decides to give his own defence speech.He tells us that his barrister told him to leave some things out. Sometimes, the truth can ...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Drug use, IslamophobiaModerate
Death, Cursing, RacismMinor
Ableism, Mental illness, Racial slurs400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718184254
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 04 May 2017
Description
An unnamed defendant stands accused of murder. Just before the Closing Speeches, the young man sacks his lawyer, and decides to give his own defence speech.He tells us that his barrister told him to leave some things out. Sometimes, the truth can ...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
challenging 46%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 27% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Drug use, IslamophobiaModerate
Death, Cursing, RacismMinor
Ableism, Mental illness, Racial slurs