The ForceThe Force
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What it's about
The Force is Don Winslow's explosive crime novel about a New York police detective, from the bestselling author of The Cartel.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Anthony Award finalist. It's an explosive crime novel from the author of The Cartel.
You'll love it if you liked
Mystic River
The Poet
Blacktop WastelandGood to know
It's violent and profane.
By the numbers
- Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller23 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz7 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
- #133 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #553 of the 1,648 modern books we rank
- #1091 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Force worth reading?
Yes. It was an Anthony Award finalist. It ranks #1,091 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Force about?
The Force is Don Winslow's explosive crime novel about a New York police detective, from the bestselling author of The Cartel.
How long does it take to read The Force?
About 12 hours (496 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Force?
If you liked it, try Mystic River by Dennis Lehane, The Poet by Michael Connelly or Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby.