The Grey WolfThe Grey Wolf
What it's about
Relentless phone calls break the peace of an August morning in Three Pines, and when Armand Gamache finally answers, his rage shatters the calm of a quiet Sunday.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
The Black Wolf
How the Light Gets In
A Great ReckoningGood to know
It's an Armand Gamache novel.
By the numbers
- Readers8 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller34 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
- #607 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #477 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2983 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Is The Grey Wolf worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,983 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Grey Wolf about?
Relentless phone calls break the peace of an August morning in Three Pines, and when Armand Gamache finally answers, his rage shatters the calm of a quiet Sunday.
How long does it take to read The Grey Wolf?
About 11 hours (421 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Grey Wolf?
If you liked it, try The Black Wolf by Louise Penny, How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny or A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny.