Valhalla RisingValhalla Rising
Score Modern
What it's about
Marine explorer Dirk Pitt must draw on the nautical lore of Jules Verne to stop a ruthless oil baron with his sights set on political power.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2001.
You'll love it if you liked
Flood Tide
The Hunt for Red October
Eye of the NeedleGood to know
It's a Dirk Pitt adventure and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers39 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller40 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
- #362 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1132 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2091 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Valhalla Rising worth reading?
Yes. It spent 4 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 2001. It ranks #2,091 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 63.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Valhalla Rising about?
Marine explorer Dirk Pitt must draw on the nautical lore of Jules Verne to stop a ruthless oil baron with his sights set on political power.
How long does it take to read Valhalla Rising?
About 13 hours (529 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Valhalla Rising?
If you liked it, try Flood Tide by Clive Cussler, The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy or Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett.