The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

Mickey Haller #1

Michael Connelly

404 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

For Mickey Haller, the law is rarely about guilt or innocence, it's about negotiation and manipulation. When he gets hired by a Beverly Hills rich boy arrested for assault, Mickey sees a franchise case: a long, expensive trial with maximum billabl...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
tense 76%
dark 47%
adventurous 33%
informative 18%
emotional 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
sad 3%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 47%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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