Defending Jacob
7.67.6 / 10
Score out of 10185 ratingsConfidence 56%: this much of the score is the readers’ own
- NYT bestseller · 13 weeks on the list, peaked at #3
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About the book
Defending Jacob is an American crime drama novel written by novelist William Landay. The book was published in January 2012 by Random House. It tells the story of a father dealing with the accusation that his 14-year-old son is a murderer.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.6 across 185 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 56% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Crime & mystery average of 7.6. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 185 | 100% |
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