The Whistler by John Grisham

471 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

We expect our judges to be honest and wise. Their integrity is the bedrock of the entire judicial system. We trust them to ensure fair trials, to protect the rights of all litigants, to punish those who do wrong, and to oversee the flow of justice...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,475 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
tense 56%
adventurous 50%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 5%
informative 4%
sad 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 20% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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