Dream TownDream Town
What it's about
On the eve of 1953, private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer is in Los Angeles to ring in the New Year with an aspiring actress when a screenwriter in dire straits pulls them into a lethal case.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
The Big Sleep
Devil in a Blue DressGood to know
It's part of Baldacci's Aloysius Archer series.
By the numbers
- Readers20 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller38 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
- #548 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #436 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2763 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is Dream Town worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,763 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 57.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Dream Town about?
On the eve of 1953, private investigator and World War II veteran Aloysius Archer is in Los Angeles to ring in the New Year with an aspiring actress when a screenwriter in dire straits pulls them into a lethal case.
How long does it take to read Dream Town?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Dream Town?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler or Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.