The Summons by John Grisham

The Summons

John Grisham

294 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

Once Judge Atlee was a powerful figure in Clanton, Mississippi--a pillar of the community who towered over local law and politics for forty years. Now the judge is a shadow of his former self, a sick, lonely old man who has withdrawn to his sprawl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,839 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
tense 52%
adventurous 37%
dark 35%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 7%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 39%
fast 34%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 31% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.39

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