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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
Ok but highly predictable. I never enjoy books where the main character is some sort of superman, as Jack Reacher is portrayed in this book.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
A strange Reacher book, told in 1st person. Not sure how I feel about that? It took much longer to finish than usual.
In my opinion Better off Dead by Lee and Andrew Child is not the best book in the Reacher series. I miss some of the witty humor that I think has been a trademark in the books. The story is good but a little thin. I miss a lot of dialogue going on in Reachers head that we all know and love. I also found Reachers calculating mind somewhat lacking, it was more like stumbling along until he made a break. I will not stop reading this series and sincerely hope they get better. I do love all things Reacher and will recommend this to anyone who will listen to me.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
https://cdnbookworm.blogspot.com/2023/11/better-off-dead.html
Standard Jack Reacher. Show up, see injustice, kick butt, leave town.
For JR fans, another good quick read.
For JR fans, another good quick read.
Typical reacher with lots of violence and death. Just okay...pretty predictable.
I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the subterfuge with the scene at the beginning, even though we're far too deep into this series to believe it as the readers. The mystery of the town and the house are classic Reacher, and I also enjoyed the climax at the compound at the end. The other main protagonist going missing for half the book is also classic Reacher. I think many are falling into the trap of confirmation bias with their "oh so clever" takes that this book is "Better off Unread" or the series is "Better off Dead" now that the series is being handed off to Lee Child's younger brother Andrew. I have found both of the last two books to be enjoyable, and I wonder if most of the people who were unhappy expected a drop off in quality and then perceived it based on those expectations. Unfair, but not uncommon.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes