The Pelican Brief
by John Grisham
The Pelican Brief by John Grisham holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 288.4K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 400 pages.
About The Pelican Brief
In suburban Georgetown a killer's Reeboks whisper on the front floor of a posh home... In a seedy D.C. porno house a patron is swiftly garroted to death... The next day America learns that two of its Supreme Court justices have been assassinated. And in New Orleans, a young law student prepares a legal brief... To Darby Shaw it was no more than a legal shot in the dark, a brilliant guess. To the Washington establishment it was political dynamite. Suddenly Darby is witness to a murder -- a murder intended for her. Going underground, she finds there is only one person she can trust -- an ambitious reporter after a newsbreak hotter than Watergate -- to help her piece together the deadly puzzle. Somewhere between the bayous of Louisiana and the White House's inner sanctums, a violent cover-up is being engineered. For someone has read Darby's brief. Someone who will stop at nothing to destroy the evidence of an unthinkable crime.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 288,376 |
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What genre is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Pelican Brief worth reading?
Based on 288.4K reader ratings, The Pelican Brief has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief has 400 pages.
Who wrote The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for The Pelican Brief?
The ISBN-13 for The Pelican Brief is 9780385339700.0.
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