The Racketeer
- 382
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 22 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
The Racketeer is a legal thriller novel written by John Grisham that was released on October 23, 2012 by Doubleday with an initial printing of 1.5 million copies. It was one of the best selling books of 2012 and spent several weeks atop various best seller lists.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 117 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 44% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.4 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 117 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“John Grisham has a knack for writing thrillers that quicken the pace but don't leave a mark. This book is pure fun.”
“As a huge fan of John Grisham I dived into this book where I found his usual great story telling to be in full force. The opening half the book set up the scene for a great mystery however it turned into a completely different…”
Frequently asked
How long is The Racketeer?
It has 382 pages — shorter than 77% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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