The Last ManThe Last Man
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What it's about
When a CIA black ops chief with ties to shady figures in Afghanistan goes missing, Mitch Rapp is ordered to find him at all costs. The search draws Rapp into a dangerous plot involving the interests of several countries.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of Vince Flynn's most popular Mitch Rapp thrillers.
You'll love it if you liked
Extreme Measures
Protect and Defend
Only the DeadGood to know
It's a late Rapp novel, but it stands fairly well alone. It's fast and violent.
By the numbers
- Readers82 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller44 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
- #79 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #435 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #838 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Last Man worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #838 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Last Man about?
When a CIA black ops chief with ties to shady figures in Afghanistan goes missing, Mitch Rapp is ordered to find him at all costs. The search draws Rapp into a dangerous plot involving the interests of several countries.
How long does it take to read The Last Man?
About 11 hours (431 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Last Man?
If you liked it, try Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn, Protect and Defend by Vince Flynn or Only the Dead by Jack Carr.