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The Next Best Thing

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Fiction Biography & Memoir History

by Ben Mezrich

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3.46 (24.1K ratings)
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description 272 pages

The Next Best Thing by Ben Mezrich holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.46 out of 5, based on 24.1K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 272 pages.

About The Next Best Thing

An exclusive blackjack club came up with a system to take the worldUs most sophisticated casinos for all they were worth. In two years, this ring of card savants earned more than three million dollars. Filled with tense action and incredibly close calls, this is a real-life adventure that could have stepped straight out of a Hollywood film.

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Author Ben Mezrich
Published 2012
Pages 272
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History
Average Rating 3.46 / 5.00
Total Ratings 24,098

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.5
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24.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.46, The Next Best Thing is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.46
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4.02
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Next Best Thing worth reading?

Based on 24.1K reader ratings, The Next Best Thing has an average score of 3.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing has 272 pages.

Who wrote The Next Best Thing?

The Next Best Thing was written by Ben Mezrich. It was first published in 2012.

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