Memory ManMemory Man
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What it's about
Amos Decker's life changed twice. First, a violent hit on his first play as a pro football player ended his career and left him unable to forget anything. Then, nearly two decades later, as a police detective, he came home from a stakeout to a tragedy that destroyed his family. Now, years later, a confession sends him after the truth.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 24 weeks on the lists. It introduced Amos Decker, one of David Baldacci's most popular characters.
You'll love it if you liked
The Last Mile
The Fallen
The InnocentGood to know
It's the first Amos Decker book and the place to start.
By the numbers
- Readers48 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller59 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
- #203 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #748 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1405 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Memory Man worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 24 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,405 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Memory Man about?
Amos Decker's life changed twice. First, a violent hit on his first play as a pro football player ended his career and left him unable to forget anything. Then, nearly two decades later, as a police detective, he came home from a stakeout to a tragedy that destroyed his family. Now, years later, a confession sends him after the truth.
How long does it take to read Memory Man?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Memory Man?
If you liked it, try The Last Mile by David Baldacci, The Fallen by David Baldacci or The Innocent by David Baldacci.