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Violence
Barely any
Minimal direct violence; the threat is systemic corruption
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult references
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief drinking references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Deeply concerning themes of judicial corruption, corporate power, and the legal system's vulnerability to money
What this book is about
Grisham's 2008 political legal thriller about corporate manipulation of the judicial system. A young, inexperienced candidate is groomed to take a pivotal seat on the state supreme court to decide a mass-casualty lawsuit. Appropriate for adults and older teens.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Judicial corruption themes
Corporate manipulation of justice
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