BOOK BRIEF

American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)

Vince Flynn
Guide cover placeholder

American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Vince Flynn

American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

435

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

American Assassin by Vince Flynn follows Mitch Rapp, a person recruited into a covert CIA operation, as he undergoes rigorous training and embarks on his first mission to combat global terrorism. The narrative chronicles Rapp's evolution from a college student to a skilled operative navigating complex international threats.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

115,185 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Vince Flynn's American Assassin wins praise for its gripping narrative and well-developed protagonist. Reviewers highlight the intense action sequences and intricate plotting as major positives. However, some critique the predictability of certain twists and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's a strong entry in the thriller genre with a compelling story arc.

Who should read this

Who Should Read American Assassin (Mitch Rapp, #1)?

Fans of intense thrillers with complex characters and high-stakes espionage will relish Vince Flynn's American Assassin. Ideal for readers who enjoy Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series or Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity, this book intertwines intelligence, action, and political intrigue in gripping narrative arcs.

4.4

115,185 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

435

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!