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What it's about
Lean Mean Thirteen is the thirteenth Stephanie Plum novel: the Trenton bounty hunter stumbles into more trouble, with Joe Morelli and Ranger never far away.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2007. The series is reliably funny.
You'll love it if you liked
Twelve Sharp
Eleven on Top
Hot SixGood to know
Each book stands alone, but the series begins with One for the Money.
By the numbers
- Readers65 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller54 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
- #82 of the 233 romances we rank
- #129 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #557 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1070 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Funny, Adventurous, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Lean Mean Thirteen worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2007. It ranks #1,070 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Lean Mean Thirteen about?
Lean Mean Thirteen is the thirteenth Stephanie Plum novel: the Trenton bounty hunter stumbles into more trouble, with Joe Morelli and Ranger never far away.
How long does it take to read Lean Mean Thirteen?
About 8 hours (320 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Lean Mean Thirteen?
If you liked it, try Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich or Hot Six by Janet Evanovich.