Mercy: A Novel by Jodi Picoult

Mercy: A Novel

Jodi Picoult

512 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author and “master...at targeting hot issues and writing highly readable page-turners about them” (The Washington Post) weaves an unforgettable and moving novel of a small town gripped by a shocking and controvers...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,209 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 63%
reflective 40%
dark 34%
challenging 25%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.41

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