The MatchThe Match
What it's about
Wilde was found as a small boy living alone in the woods of New Jersey, with no memory of where he came from. Now an adult, he uses a DNA site to search for his family, and finds a match with his father, and a cousin with secrets of his own. The search pulls Wilde into a case involving a serial killer and the dark side of the internet.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It's a fast, twisty Coben thriller.
You'll love it if you liked
Live Wire
The Boyfriend
The Reappearance of Rachel PriceGood to know
It's a sequel to The Boy from the Woods, which is best read first.
By the numbers
- Readers68 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 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
- #151 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #199 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1138 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is The Match worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #1,138 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Match about?
Wilde was found as a small boy living alone in the woods of New Jersey, with no memory of where he came from. Now an adult, he uses a DNA site to search for his family, and finds a match with his father, and a cousin with secrets of his own. The search pulls Wilde into a case involving a serial killer and the dark side of the internet.
How long does it take to read The Match?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Match?
If you liked it, try Live Wire by Harlan Coben, The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden or The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson.