544 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440211723
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: 01 May 2003
Description
Ten-year-old Tonya Hailey is attacked and raped by two local men. Carl Lee, Tonya's father, kills them in revenge. Now, only his lawyer and friend, Jake Brigance, stands between him and the electric chair. Is there any hope for Carl Lee in a state...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,178 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 57%
challenging 43%
reflective 27%
sad 26%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Murder, Gun violence
544 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440211723
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
Publication date: 01 May 2003
Description
Ten-year-old Tonya Hailey is attacked and raped by two local men. Carl Lee, Tonya's father, kills them in revenge. Now, only his lawyer and friend, Jake Brigance, stands between him and the electric chair. Is there any hope for Carl Lee in a state...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,178 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
emotional 57%
challenging 43%
reflective 27%
sad 26%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 45% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Murder, Gun violence