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Second Son (Jack Reacher, #15.5)

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense

by Lee Child

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3.95 (24.2K ratings)
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description 32 pages

Second Son by Lee Child holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 24.2K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 32 pages.

About Second Son

Ever wondered what early experiences shaped Reacher's explosive career as butt-kicker supreme the one-man guided-missile battler for justice? This short story features an incident in Jack's teen years as the youngest son of a tough career US Marine on a faraway military base in the Pacific.

Detail Value
Author Lee Child
Published 2011
Pages 32
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense
Average Rating 3.95 / 5.00
Total Ratings 24,230

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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24.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.95, Second Son is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.95
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Second Son?

Second Son is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Second Son worth reading?

Based on 24.2K reader ratings, Second Son has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Second Son?

Second Son has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Second Son?

Second Son was written by Lee Child. It was first published in 2011.

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