Executive OrdersExecutive Orders
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What it's about
Executive Orders is the ninth Jack Ryan novel, a political thriller in which Ryan faces the greatest test of his career.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 5 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1996.
You'll love it if you liked
The Sum of All Fears
Threat Vector
Clear and Present DangerGood to know
It's very long and best read after the earlier Jack Ryan books.
By the numbers
- Readers38 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 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
- #333 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1040 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1919 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous, Epic
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Quick answers
Is Executive Orders worth reading?
Yes. It spent 5 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1996. It ranks #1,919 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Executive Orders about?
Executive Orders is the ninth Jack Ryan novel, a political thriller in which Ryan faces the greatest test of his career.
How long does it take to read Executive Orders?
About 34 hours (1380 pages), or about 10 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Executive Orders?
If you liked it, try The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy, Threat Vector by Tom Clancy or Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy.