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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I hate series books. However, I've been reading the Jack Reacher series for more than 10-years. (It pre-dates my loathing.) Its just too late to stop now with this one.
At this writing, there are 22 Reacher books and a flock of novellas. I'm slightly behind on my reading. Having read more than 20, I can see the 'what works' formula that sells these books. In every story, Jack rolls into town (in this case Hamburg), finds a conspiracy (in this case traitors, Neo-Nazi's and the Taliban (?)) or murder and does things his way to solve it. In the process, he: defeats several opponents simultaneously hand-to-hand, has a gun battle, gets the girl, and you get a bit of martial education (edu-tainment). In this story, the woman is a tad older than in earlier novels. You also get a refresher education on US military handguns and some new material on 50-60's NATO land war strategy.
This book is one of the 'flash back' stories that Child's has been using to get some runway out in front of the character. This is a: 30-something, MP Major Reacher US Army, circa 1996 story. The youngest Reacher 'flashback' story to date was with a 16-year old Jack Reacher . I think the author is really starting to reach for Reacher story venues at this point.
I figured-out the US$100M question, based on the "Why did the perp join the Army?" clue, 6-chapters early.
Writing in the series in-general is very simple. The author is fond of simple, sentences. Needless to say, Reacher's dialog is laconic. Over time, the stories have gotten more graphic in their sex and violence. This is one of the more vivid stories. Although, its not in [a:Jim Thompson|7621|Jim Thompson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1360741132p2/7621.jpg] territory. I don't mind. Those scenes are generally well done.
The story has a couple of re-occurring characters. They feel like old friends by now. Although, I had to search back to remember them all. Sgt. Nagely has always been a fave, despite her being a caricature.
This is a near-mindless read that should be comforting in its familiarity. Read this, if you can't find something more important to do.
The latest full-Reacher novel [b:The Midnight Line|33378951|The Midnight Line (Jack Reacher, #22)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489630986s/33378951.jpg|54120408] (#22) is published in November, 2017. Paperback will be available for summer reading.
At this writing, there are 22 Reacher books and a flock of novellas. I'm slightly behind on my reading. Having read more than 20, I can see the 'what works' formula that sells these books. In every story, Jack rolls into town (in this case Hamburg), finds a conspiracy (in this case traitors, Neo-Nazi's and the Taliban (?)) or murder and does things his way to solve it. In the process, he: defeats several opponents simultaneously hand-to-hand, has a gun battle, gets the girl, and you get a bit of martial education (edu-tainment). In this story, the woman is a tad older than in earlier novels. You also get a refresher education on US military handguns and some new material on 50-60's NATO land war strategy.
This book is one of the 'flash back' stories that Child's has been using to get some runway out in front of the character. This is a: 30-something, MP Major Reacher US Army, circa 1996 story. The youngest Reacher 'flashback' story to date was with a 16-year old Jack Reacher . I think the author is really starting to reach for Reacher story venues at this point.
I figured-out the US$100M question, based on the "Why did the perp join the Army?" clue, 6-chapters early.
Spoiler
Repetition jogged my memory of US Army munitions.Writing in the series in-general is very simple. The author is fond of simple, sentences. Needless to say, Reacher's dialog is laconic. Over time, the stories have gotten more graphic in their sex and violence. This is one of the more vivid stories. Although, its not in [a:Jim Thompson|7621|Jim Thompson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1360741132p2/7621.jpg] territory. I don't mind. Those scenes are generally well done.
The story has a couple of re-occurring characters. They feel like old friends by now. Although, I had to search back to remember them all. Sgt. Nagely has always been a fave, despite her being a caricature.
This is a near-mindless read that should be comforting in its familiarity. Read this, if you can't find something more important to do.
The latest full-Reacher novel [b:The Midnight Line|33378951|The Midnight Line (Jack Reacher, #22)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489630986s/33378951.jpg|54120408] (#22) is published in November, 2017. Paperback will be available for summer reading.
One of the best Reacher stories. Fans will love it. A great one for first time Reacher readers. Enjoy!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Jack Reacher is one of my favorite fictional heroes! My husband and I listen to the audio versions of this series on longish car trips and the time just flies by. In Night moves. Reacher 's adventure begins in 1996, while he is still in the Army. Loved it!
Dick Hill, as usual, does a fabulous job narrating the book.
Dick Hill, as usual, does a fabulous job narrating the book.
I'm not sure what is was, maybe the festive activities going on, or maybe the fact this book is set in Reacher's past, but I could not get engrossed in this latest instalment of Jack Reacher. The writing seemed quite stilted and I didn't feel any fear or urgency from the bag guy's threat.
However the interactions with Sinclair saved it from being too boring. The repetition of "The dress, the pearls, the nylons, the shoes" was quite nicely done, and I enjoyed the way the story mirrored itself.
However the interactions with Sinclair saved it from being too boring. The repetition of "The dress, the pearls, the nylons, the shoes" was quite nicely done, and I enjoyed the way the story mirrored itself.
Jack Reacher did not dissapoint again. Interesting flow of action and even more thrilling way of thinking.
Loved the story happened in Europe, gave a bit of « home » feeling. But as always the ending felt a bit too easy and cheap, however the bad guys had a twist there. Easy nightstand read🎬
Loved the story happened in Europe, gave a bit of « home » feeling. But as always the ending felt a bit too easy and cheap, however the bad guys had a twist there. Easy nightstand read🎬
While some reviews I've seen on this reflected distaste for the fact it's a prequel, I had no issue with that part. It was slow paced & drove me to boredom getting anywhere.
It’s a jack reacher novel. Of its time. Neo nazis are nazis.