L Is for LawlessL Is for Lawless
Score Modern
What it's about
A mystery without a murder: Kinsey Millhone joins up with a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde on a treasure hunt across the country, ending with a headache and an empty bank account.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller for two weeks. It's one of Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries.
You'll love it if you liked
G Is for Gumshoe
R Is for Ricochet
U Is for UndertowGood to know
It's lighter and more comic than most of the series.
By the numbers
- Readers32 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller37 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
- #489 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1328 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2513 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Is L Is for Lawless worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller for two weeks. It ranks #2,513 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 60.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is L Is for Lawless about?
A mystery without a murder: Kinsey Millhone joins up with a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde on a treasure hunt across the country, ending with a headache and an empty bank account.
How long does it take to read L Is for Lawless?
About 7 hours (290 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after L Is for Lawless?
If you liked it, try G Is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton, R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton or U Is for Undertow by Sue Grafton.