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515 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099201212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Island Books
Publication date: 01 July 1992
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 sta...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,795 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
emotional 58%
challenging 36%
sad 28%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 12%
informative 11%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Gun violence515 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099201212
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Island Books
Publication date: 01 July 1992
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 sta...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,795 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
emotional 58%
challenging 36%
sad 28%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 12%
informative 11%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Alcoholism, Gun violence