Come SundownCome Sundown
Score Modern
What it's about
Bodine Longbow runs her family's ranch and resort in western Montana. Her aunt Alice ran off before Bodine was born, and the family presumes she's dead. She isn't: she's not far away, part of a new family she never chose.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Black Hills
Shelter in Place
The ObsessionGood to know
It mixes romance with suspense.
By the numbers
- Readers32 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 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
- #212 of the 246 romances we rank
- #498 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1365 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2576 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Come Sundown worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,576 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Come Sundown about?
Bodine Longbow runs her family's ranch and resort in western Montana. Her aunt Alice ran off before Bodine was born, and the family presumes she's dead. She isn't: she's not far away, part of a new family she never chose.
How long does it take to read Come Sundown?
About 12 hours (477 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Come Sundown?
If you liked it, try Black Hills by Nora Roberts, Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts or The Obsession by Nora Roberts.