The TargetThe Target
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What it's about
The Target is a blockbuster thriller featuring government assassin Will Robie, on a mission with the highest stakes of his career.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 19 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Innocent
The Hit
American AssassinGood to know
It's the third Will Robie novel; start with The Innocent.
By the numbers
- Readers44 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
- #272 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #906 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1675 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is The Target worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 19 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,675 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Target about?
The Target is a blockbuster thriller featuring government assassin Will Robie, on a mission with the highest stakes of his career.
How long does it take to read The Target?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Target?
If you liked it, try The Innocent by David Baldacci, The Hit by David Baldacci or American Assassin by Vince Flynn.