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rellimreads's review
4.0
This is the 4th book in the series. There’s some continuation of Jack’s personal life from the last book - but the mystery/suspense/thriller arc is completely started & resolved here, so this can be read on its own.
I really liked this one. The FBI seeks Jack’s help because the victims are all former service women who Jack interacted with during his time as an MP. Though the FBI already has thoughts about motive & a potential profile, Jack comes at it from a different direction. Add in being reluctantly partnered with newish agent and its an intriguing dynamic.
While I had ideas and guesses, I wasn’t sure about who the killer was until the same time Jack & Harper were. There are sections from the killer’s perspective, but they’re anonymous so it just gave an eerie quality while everyone else was scrambling to save whatever other women might be killed.
In a personal front, Jack’s relationship with Jodie is strained by his wanderlust and her long work hours. Frankly, I kind of prefer him as a wanderer and like what looks like a death to ideas of him being in a static home base.
Narration:
Again enjoyed Johnathan McClain’s narration.
I really liked this one. The FBI seeks Jack’s help because the victims are all former service women who Jack interacted with during his time as an MP. Though the FBI already has thoughts about motive & a potential profile, Jack comes at it from a different direction. Add in being reluctantly partnered with newish agent and its an intriguing dynamic.
While I had ideas and guesses, I wasn’t sure about who the killer was until the same time Jack & Harper were. There are sections from the killer’s perspective, but they’re anonymous so it just gave an eerie quality while everyone else was scrambling to save whatever other women might be killed.
In a personal front, Jack’s relationship with Jodie is strained by his wanderlust and her long work hours. Frankly, I kind of prefer him as a wanderer and like what looks like a death to ideas of him being in a static home base.
Narration:
Again enjoyed Johnathan McClain’s narration.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
1.0
1.5 Stars
Ugh.
I’ve only read 5 books in this series, and this was the worst.
I pretty much hated every peripheral character in this. For me, the females were blatant awful stereotypes - one was a hateful bitch who couldn’t get over her preconceived notions. The other wanted to be taken seriously despite her beauty, but tried to use it to get what she wanted anyways. The FBI were unbelievable assholes who had no compunction in using extortion, lying, cheating, whatever means they deemed necessary to win, and their justified stupidity was absurd.
It does not help that this was the longest book ever at over 500 pages with very little action, as this was more a thinking man’s mystery. I kept hoping it would get better, but no such luck. To top it all off, there was no satisfaction in solving the crime, and I absolutely hate when that happens.
Safe to say Reacher remains true to form - judge, jury, and executioner in all facets of his life and those messing with it. I’m ok with that, but I hope this is a rare misstep because I just lost hours of my life that I can’t ever get back.
Ugh.
I’ve only read 5 books in this series, and this was the worst.
I pretty much hated every peripheral character in this. For me, the females were blatant awful stereotypes - one was a hateful bitch who couldn’t get over her preconceived notions. The other wanted to be taken seriously despite her beauty, but tried to use it to get what she wanted anyways. The FBI were unbelievable assholes who had no compunction in using extortion, lying, cheating, whatever means they deemed necessary to win, and their justified stupidity was absurd.
It does not help that this was the longest book ever at over 500 pages with very little action, as this was more a thinking man’s mystery. I kept hoping it would get better, but no such luck. To top it all off, there was no satisfaction in solving the crime, and I absolutely hate when that happens.
Safe to say Reacher remains true to form - judge, jury, and executioner in all facets of his life and those messing with it. I’m ok with that, but I hope this is a rare misstep because I just lost hours of my life that I can’t ever get back.
bings's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
So much better than the previous book...
Though, I did figure out the killing method and had an inkling off who the bad guy was long before the end of the book. This fact in itself does not cause a lower rating, as that will come down to the individual reading the book.... however
The character of Reacher felt out of place an more one dimensional. Reacher, does the right thing, usually just because it is the right thing to do. Someone is picking on someone smaller than them, Reacher does something about it. Reacher notices and injustice and he fixes it (not always the right way by law, but what he deems fair and right, grey area, I digress) however, he is so hardheaded lending aid to a case where, admittedly it is not his problem, but it was a wrong that needed fixing and right up the alley of his moral compass. He seemed like a robot all of a sudden where is view point was simply, not my circus, not my monkeys.
On the plus side, the story pulled me in, was fast paced enough without feeling like the mystery was going in circles, that it kept me turning the page and going, just one more chapter.
P.S Lee Child. Stop comparing the sexy special agent love intertest to teenage girls. It's gross and unnecessary.
Though, I did figure out the killing method and had an inkling off who the bad guy was long before the end of the book. This fact in itself does not cause a lower rating, as that will come down to the individual reading the book.... however
The character of Reacher felt out of place an more one dimensional. Reacher, does the right thing, usually just because it is the right thing to do. Someone is picking on someone smaller than them, Reacher does something about it. Reacher notices and injustice and he fixes it (not always the right way by law, but what he deems fair and right, grey area, I digress) however, he is so hardheaded lending aid to a case where, admittedly it is not his problem, but it was a wrong that needed fixing and right up the alley of his moral compass. He seemed like a robot all of a sudden where is view point was simply, not my circus, not my monkeys.
On the plus side, the story pulled me in, was fast paced enough without feeling like the mystery was going in circles, that it kept me turning the page and going, just one more chapter.
P.S Lee Child. Stop comparing the sexy special agent love intertest to teenage girls. It's gross and unnecessary.
jgirl1984's review against another edition
4.0
I love reading fantasy. I bought this book for a change and I struggled to finish it. Perhaps mystery or thriller doesn't suit me. It took me over 6 years to finish this book because I kept reading another book while putting this on hold. I almost thought this will be a DNF. I have another Jack Reacher book in my TBR. Hopefully I can finish it faster.
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
3 and a half stars. I am still a fan of Jack Reacher. I just saw a movie poster that said, "Tom Cruise is Jack Reacher." I thought, "Oh no he's not!" Jack is like 6'4" and totally physically intimidating! I'm not too excited to see how they are going to make Tom into Jack. it also makes me wish that I was more than 4 books into this series. I think I'll hold off on seeing the movie so it doesn't ruin all the books I haven't read yet!!
skywalker26's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
moragscot's review against another edition
2.0
Had to force my way to the end. Constant POV changes were distracting and didn't provide any helpful details. Female characters are still woeful.
nnoyes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25