Summary - A Time To Kill: Based On The Book By John Grisham

SUMMARY

A TIME TO KILL

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOHN GRISHAM

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Setting the Scene in Ford County

The Arrest and Initial Legal Maneuvering

The Gathering Storm and Initial Court Proceedings

Threats, Investigations, and Legal Strategies

The Indictment and Media Manipulation

Collaborations and Conflicts

The Arrival of Ellen Roark and Trial Preparations

Jury Selection and Final Preparations

The Trial Begins

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"A Time to Kill" by John Grisham is a legal thriller set in a small Mississippi town, where a black man, Carl Lee Hailey, takes the law into his own hands after his daughter is brutally assaulted. The story follows the young and inexperienced lawyer, Jake Brigance, who is assigned to defend Hailey against a charge of murder after he kills the two men responsible for the crime. The novel explores themes of racial injustice, revenge, and the complexities of the legal system. As the trial unfolds, Jake faces numerous challenges including political pressure, threats from white supremacist groups, and his own personal demons. The narrative delves into the intense courtroom drama, focusing on the strategies and tactics employed by both the defense and prosecution. The book also exposes the deeply rooted racial tensions present in the South at the time of the story, and how they impact the community and the pursuit of justice.

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Erscheinungsdatum

Hörbuch: 25. Januar 2025