The King of Torts
by John Grisham
The King of Torts by John Grisham holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 61.8K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 276 pages.
About The King of Torts
The office of the public defender is not known as a training ground for bright young litigators. Clay Carter has been there too long and, like most of his colleagues, dreams of a better job in a real firm. When he reluctantly takes the case of a young man charged with a random street killing, he assumes it is just another of the many senseless murders that hit D.C. every week.As he digs into the background of his client, Clay stumbles on a conspiracy too horrible to believe. He suddenly finds himself in the middle of a complex case against one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, looking at the kind of enormous settlement that would totally change his life--that would make him, almost overnight, the legal profession's newest king of torts...From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 276 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 61,835 |
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What genre is The King of Torts?
The King of Torts is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The King of Torts worth reading?
Based on 61.8K reader ratings, The King of Torts has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The King of Torts?
The King of Torts has 276 pages.
Who wrote The King of Torts?
The King of Torts was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The King of Torts?
The ISBN-13 for The King of Torts is 9780385339650.0.
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