Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Apple_TV+_series
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Landay
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| gptkbp:awards |
2013 Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Andy_Barber's_struggle_with_his_son's_innocence.
Jacob_Barber's_transformation. Laurie_Barber's_emotional_turmoil. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
truth vs. perception
father vs. son law vs. morality |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
debates on parental responsibility.
discussions on juvenile justice. exploration of the legal system. impact on crime fiction genre. |
| gptkbp:discusses |
family loyalty.
ethics of defense. impact of media on trials. the nature of evil. the role of the justice system. |
| gptkbp:filmography |
in development
|
| gptkbp:genre |
crime fiction
legal thriller |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Defending Jacob
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:John_Grisham
gptkb:Harlan_Coben gptkb:Scott_Turow |
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0345534252
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Andy_Barber
gptkb:Laurie_Barber gptkb:Jacob_Barber |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
limited third-person |
| gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes |
8
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| gptkbp:pageCount |
368
|
| gptkbp:plot |
A father defends his son accused of murder.
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
hardcover
paperback eBook standalone Delacorte Press popular choice. |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Random_House
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| gptkbp:releaseDate |
April 24, 2020
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| gptkbp:releaseYear |
2012
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Massachusetts
contemporary |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Michelle_Dockery
gptkb:Chris_Evans gptkb:Jaeden_Martell |
| gptkbp:theme |
justice
morality family dynamics parental love |
| gptkbp:userDemographics |
adult
appreciation for moral dilemmas. criticism of the ending. mixed reviews on pacing. praise for character depth. |