The Broker by John Grisham

The Broker

John Grisham

422 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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In his final hours in the Oval Office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison. What no one knows is tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,025 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 77%
tense 55%
challenging 15%
dark 7%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 38%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 20% | Character: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.48

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