Smokin' SeventeenSmokin' Seventeen
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What it's about
Bodies are turning up in shallow graves on the empty lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds, and Stephanie Plum's name is on the killer's list. Meanwhile, her family is pressuring her to choose between the men in her life.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2011.
You'll love it if you liked
Explosive Eighteen
High Five
Hot SixGood to know
Each book stands on its own.
By the numbers
- Readers21 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller53 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
- #33 of the 37 humor books we rank
- #474 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1309 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2481 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Funny, Uplifting
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Quick answers
Is Smokin' Seventeen worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the ten best-selling books of 2011. It ranks #2,481 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 60.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Smokin' Seventeen about?
Bodies are turning up in shallow graves on the empty lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds, and Stephanie Plum's name is on the killer's list. Meanwhile, her family is pressuring her to choose between the men in her life.
How long does it take to read Smokin' Seventeen?
About 8 hours (314 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Smokin' Seventeen?
If you liked it, try Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich, High Five by Janet Evanovich or Hot Six by Janet Evanovich.