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Sycamore Row: by John Grisham -- Analysis

This is a study guide rather than Grisham's novel, and it says so plainly. It offers a companion reading of Sycamore Row, the sequel to A Time to Kill, following the story of lawyer Jake Brigance in Clanton, Mississippi. The guide sets out the plot chapter by chapter, with spoiler warnings for readers working through the book alongside it, and profiles the main characters and what drives them.

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It also examines the novel's major themes and symbols, its setting in place and time, and the social issues it raises, and it considers the tension and style that set this book apart from Grisham's earlier work. A character list and discussion questions with suggested answers round out the analysis, which is aimed at readers who want a deeper engagement with the story.

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