Hope RisesHope Rises
What it's about
Walter Nash, who started down a dark path with seemingly no return, finds himself questioning everything that got him there.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
Long Road to Mercy
Dream TownGood to know
It's the sequel to Nash Falls, so read that first.
By the numbers
- Readers25 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller28 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
- #562 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #444 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2813 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is Hope Rises worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,813 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hope Rises about?
Walter Nash, who started down a dark path with seemingly no return, finds himself questioning everything that got him there.
How long does it take to read Hope Rises?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hope Rises?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci or Dream Town by David Baldacci.