The Runaway JuryThe Runaway Jury
Score Modern
What it's about
Every jury has a leader, and the verdict belongs to him. In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark tobacco trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely, then swerves mysteriously off course.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 7 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1996.
You'll love it if you liked
The Firm
The Pelican Brief
A Time for MercyGood to know
The 2003 film changed the industry on trial from tobacco to guns.
By the numbers
- Readers34 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller58 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #307 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #989 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1832 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Runaway Jury worth reading?
Yes. It spent 7 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1996. It ranks #1,832 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Runaway Jury about?
Every jury has a leader, and the verdict belongs to him. In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark tobacco trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely, then swerves mysteriously off course.
How long does it take to read The Runaway Jury?
About 12 hours (465 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Runaway Jury?
If you liked it, try The Firm by John Grisham, The Pelican Brief by John Grisham or A Time for Mercy by John Grisham.