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The Last Orphan

Gregg Hurwitz
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The Last Orphan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Gregg Hurwitz

The Last Orphan

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Last Orphan by Gregg Hurwitz, protagonist Evan Smoak, also known as Orphan X, confronts new challenges when government forces target him for his skills and past actions. Evan must navigate complex dangers, leverage his capabilities, and make critical decisions to survive, all while grappling with the legacy of his upbringing and past missions.

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

23,518 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Last Orphan by Gregg Hurwitz delivers an intense, fast-paced narrative featuring the resourceful protagonist, Evan Smoak. Readers praise its gripping plot and intricate character development. However, some critique it for predictability and over-reliance on action tropes. Overall, it is a thrilling read for fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Orphan?

Fans of Gregg Hurwitz's The Last Orphan will appreciate a blend of high-octane action and psychological depth akin to Lee Child's Jack Reacher series and Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp novels. Targeting readers drawn to intense thrillers with complex protagonists, this book appeals to those who enjoy suspenseful plots and moral dilemmas.

4.4

23,518 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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