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512 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439197004
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
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Description
When millionaire Paul Wheeler is murdered, his family retains renowned lawyer Derek Mitchell to defend the victim’s nephew Creighton— although the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheeler’s mistress, Julie Rutledge, who is als...
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content512 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439197004
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When millionaire Paul Wheeler is murdered, his family retains renowned lawyer Derek Mitchell to defend the victim’s nephew Creighton— although the police have not charged the young man with the crime. Wheeler’s mistress, Julie Rutledge, who is als...
Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
sad 8%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content