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The 39 Steps
by John Buchan
I don't really understand the amount of negative reviews on GR about this. The claims seem to mainly revolve around the fact that it was highly melodramatic and too implausible. I thought that, in light of the fact that it's a hundred years old, it holds up incredibly well. A lot of it feels particularly contemporary considering its age. It's exciting, well-written, and has a hero who is easy to root for. It's also an incredibly quick read that many overlong modern thrillers could take a cue from.