The HitThe Hit
Score Modern
What it's about
Government assassin Will Robie is asked to track down a fellow assassin, Jessica Reel, who has gone rogue and is killing her own colleagues. But as Robie pursues her, he realizes her betrayal may be hiding a much larger threat.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 22 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Innocent
American Assassin
The Last ManGood to know
It's the second Will Robie novel; start with The Innocent.
By the numbers
- Readers55 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller51 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
- #205 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #752 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1412 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Hit worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 22 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,412 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Hit about?
Government assassin Will Robie is asked to track down a fellow assassin, Jessica Reel, who has gone rogue and is killing her own colleagues. But as Robie pursues her, he realizes her betrayal may be hiding a much larger threat.
How long does it take to read The Hit?
About 11 hours (448 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Hit?
If you liked it, try The Innocent by David Baldacci, American Assassin by Vince Flynn or The Last Man by Vince Flynn.