What is the theme in Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow?

Revenge is an important theme in the book. Of all the character traits that could be ascribed to the evil at the heart of this murder mystery, revenge is probably the central one. Many people feel wronged in this story, not just the murderer and their various desires to avenge themselves on those who they think mistreated them create most of the misery in the novel. Raymond Hogan, who feels wronged by Rusty Sabich, responds with testimony in court aimed at sending his longtime and loyal employee to prison.