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Red Mars
Mars #1 (works standalone)by Kim Stanley Robinson
02003640 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and contemplative tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
10 Best Books Like Not that Kind of Good Guy
If you loved Not that Kind of Good Guy by John Ringo, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Not that Kind of Good Guy are:
- 1Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson0#1
- 2Dune by Frank Herbert0
- 3Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 4The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 5Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir4.5
- 6The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 7Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 8Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 9Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson4.3
- 10This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
When superpowered individuals begin emerging across the world, humanity desperately searches for a morally pure hero to champion the forces of good against growing darkness. Instead, they get Michael—a street-smart kid from the foster system whose unconventional upbringing among society's outcasts may be exactly what's needed. But as this unlikely hero approaches puberty and his powers begin to manifest, the world is about to discover that sometimes the hero you need isn't the one you wanted.
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by Frank Herbert
02019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a epic and foreboding tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Andy Weir
4.52021476 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and clever tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Andy Weir
02014
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Neal Stephenson
4.32000440 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a satirical and cerebral tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Amal El-Mohtar
4.32019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Not that Kind of Good Guy
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mars | Kim Stanley Robinson | 0 | 2003 | 640 | Closest match |
| Dune | Frank Herbert | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 4.5 | 2021 | 476 | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Snow Crash | Neal Stephenson | 4.3 | 2000 | 440 | Similar vibes |
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Not that Kind of Good Guy?
The most similar books to Not that Kind of Good Guy are Red Mars, Dune, Scythe.
What should I read after Not that Kind of Good Guy?
After finishing Not that Kind of Good Guy, readers most commonly pick up Red Mars next.
Who writes books like John Ringo?
Authors similar to John Ringo include Jim Butcher.
What genre is Not that Kind of Good Guy?
Not that Kind of Good Guy is a Science Fiction novel by John Ringo, published in 2025.
How long is Not that Kind of Good Guy?
Not that Kind of Good Guy is 400 pages long.
About Not that Kind of Good Guy
Conspiracy Theories Meet Superhero RealityALL IT TAKESIt’s there for anyone to see: There are dark forces at work on the world, working to destroy civilization. All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to stand by and do nothing. We need a good guy.NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES-BUT SOME DOFor a generation, individuals have arisen with super powers, able to change the course of history, or at least save a few lives. But these people have free will-and not all choose to work for the forces of good. We want someone with an unblotted escutcheon, a Galahad for the 21st Century, someone pure of ethics and morality.NOT THAT KIND OF GOOD GUYWhat we get is Michael: the product of a broken childhood, raised in the foster system of one of America’s most dangerous inner cities, his wisdom comes from drug addicts and whores. Maybe he’s not the hero we asked for, but he’s the hero we need. And he’s about to hit puberty.