Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful ConvictionsFramed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
What it's about
John Grisham, the bestselling novelist, and Jim McCloskey, founder of a group that works to free innocent prisoners, tell ten true stories of people wrongfully convicted of crimes in America, and explain how flawed forensics, police misconduct and racism lead to injustice.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It's gripping and infuriating.
You'll love it if you liked
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
The Autobiography of an Execution
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small TownGood to know
It describes violent crimes.
By the numbers
- Readers83 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz21 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, True story, Dark
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Quick answers
Is Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions worth reading?
Yes. It was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It ranks #667 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 76.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions about?
John Grisham, the bestselling novelist, and Jim McCloskey, founder of a group that works to free innocent prisoners, tell ten true stories of people wrongfully convicted of crimes in America, and explain how flawed forensics, police misconduct and racism lead to injustice.
How long does it take to read Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions?
If you liked it, try Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson, The Autobiography of an Execution by David Dow or The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham.