Finders KeepersFinders Keepers
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What it's about
'Wake up, genius.' Deranged fan Morris Bellamy murders his idol, reclusive author John Rothstein, and steals cash and notebooks of unpublished work, including another novel about Rothstein's famous character. Morris hides it all before going to prison. Decades later, a boy finds the buried treasure, and Morris is about to get out.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a gripping thriller about obsession and books.
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Good to know
It's the second of the Bill Hodges trilogy, after Mr. Mercedes, but works on its own.
By the numbers
- Readers43 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller65 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
- #208 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #759 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1428 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Finders Keepers worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,428 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Finders Keepers about?
'Wake up, genius.' Deranged fan Morris Bellamy murders his idol, reclusive author John Rothstein, and steals cash and notebooks of unpublished work, including another novel about Rothstein's famous character. Morris hides it all before going to prison. Decades later, a boy finds the buried treasure, and Morris is about to get out.
How long does it take to read Finders Keepers?
About 9 hours (370 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Finders Keepers?
If you liked it, try Misery by Stephen King, The Institute by Stephen King or 11/22/63 by Stephen King.