The Appeal
by John Grisham
Taste attributes: legalthrillerpoliticaldramafastheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunderdog triumphs
Boxlist takeWeighty and contained: a stirring legal drama. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.3 / 5
8 ratings
About This Book
Carl Trudeau is very unhappy that the Mississippi court system has ruled against his chemical company. His company was accused of dumping toxic waste into the water supply of a small town thus causing a large outbreak of cancer in the community.
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- Author
- John Grisham
- Published
- 2008
- Pages
- 471
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- Open Library
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