The Appeal
by John Grisham
The Appeal by John Grisham holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 39.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 358 pages.
About The Appeal
John Grisham is now an institution -- a writer whose bestselling status is assured, So assured, in fact, that expectations for each new book are as high as can be imagined. Does The Appeal make the grade? And will it appeal to Grisham admirers -- or disappoint them?The stakes in the novel's plot are high: corporate crime on the largest scale. The duo of lawyers at the centre of the narrative are Mary and Wes Grace, who succeed in a multimillion dollar case against a chemical company, who have polluted a town with dumped toxic waste. A slew of agonising deaths have followed this, but lawyers for the chemical company appeal, and a variety of legal shenanigans are employed -- and it is certainly not clear which way the scales of justice will be finally balanced.As ever with Grisham, the mechanics of plotting are key, and the characterisation is functional rather than detailed. But it is (as always) more than capable of keeping the reader totally engaged. Given John Grisham's much-publicised conversion to born-again Christianity, it's intriguing to note here the implicit criticism of the moral majority's religious values, but that is hardly central to the enterprise. What counts is the storytelling, and while the writing is as straightforward and uncomplicated as ever, few readers will put down The Appeal once they have allowed it to exert its grip on upon them. --Barry Forshaw
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 358 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 39,100 |
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What genre is The Appeal?
The Appeal is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Appeal worth reading?
Based on 39.1K reader ratings, The Appeal has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Appeal?
The Appeal has 358 pages.
Who wrote The Appeal?
The Appeal was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Appeal?
The ISBN-13 for The Appeal is 9780385515050.0.
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