The Plea by Steve Cavanagh

387 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

When David Child, a major client of a corrupt New York law firm, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con-artist-turned-lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure Child as his client and force him to testify against the firm.Eddie's not a man to be coerced into ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 886 reviews

Moods

tense 82%
mysterious 77%
adventurous 46%
dark 37%
challenging 19%
emotional 11%
informative 5%
funny 4%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 40% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.18

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