87 pages • 2 hours read
Bryan StevensonJust Mercy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
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 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.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1130L