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Just Mercy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Bryan Stevenson

Just Mercy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1130L

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Super Short Summary

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson tells the story of the author's efforts as a lawyer to advocate for the wrongfully accused, particularly focusing on the case of Walter McMillian, a Black man falsely convicted of murder. It highlights systemic issues within the American criminal justice system and includes personal anecdotes as well as profiles of other marginalized individuals who faced severe legal injustices. The book addresses police brutality, racial profiling, mental health issues among incarcerated individuals, and wrongful convictions.

Informative

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.7

279,363 ratings

94%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy is lauded for its powerful narrative and compassionate exploration of the criminal justice system. Reviewers praise its emotional depth and compelling storytelling. Critics point to a lack of nuance in certain arguments. Overall, it's considered an impactful and eye-opening read on systemic injustice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Just Mercy?

Readers who would enjoy Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson are often interested in social justice, legal reform, and human rights. They appreciate narratives similar to To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, which explore themes of racial injustice and systemic inequality through compelling, real-life stories.

4.7

279,363 ratings

94%

Loved it

4%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

American South • 1980s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1130L

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