Secret IdentitySecret Identity
What it's about
In 1975, Carmen Valdez is an assistant at struggling Triumph Comics and tantalizingly close to her dream of writing a superhero book.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Anthony Award.
You'll love it if you liked
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
The Big Sleep
Devil in a Blue DressGood to know
It's a mystery set in the 1970s comics business.
By the numbers
- Readers23 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller6 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz37 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
Why it made the list
Reads as
Funny, Adventurous
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Is Secret Identity worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Anthony Award. It ranks #2,797 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Secret Identity about?
In 1975, Carmen Valdez is an assistant at struggling Triumph Comics and tantalizingly close to her dream of writing a superhero book.
How long does it take to read Secret Identity?
About 8 hours (336 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Secret Identity?
If you liked it, try The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler or Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.