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book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
Digital Audio read by Johnathan McClain.
3.5***
Book # 2 in the Jack Reacher series has Reacher inadvertently caught up in a kidnapping, when he stops to help a woman on crutches manage her dry cleaning. He notices that she is strangely calm and collected. Holly Johnson is an FBI agent … and also the daughter and god-daughter of two powerful men.
Gosh but these books are addictive! Reacher is former military police, and now is roaming about taking odd jobs. He’s certainly got his hands full this time. With no advance warning or preparation, he’s thrust in the middle of a madman’s plan to MAKE A STATEMENT. He has the skill and opportunity to escape several times but refuses to leave Holly behind. Sometimes he uses brute force, other times psychological manipulation. I like that in this book, Holly Johnson is a strong female …. She may be on crutches, but she is far from helpless. Brava!
Implausible though it may be, Child gives the reader a fast-paced thriller full of action and intrigue.
Johnathan McClain does a fine job narrating the audio. He sets a brisk pace, has clear diction, and I loved the voice he used for the villain!
3.5***
Book # 2 in the Jack Reacher series has Reacher inadvertently caught up in a kidnapping, when he stops to help a woman on crutches manage her dry cleaning. He notices that she is strangely calm and collected. Holly Johnson is an FBI agent … and also the daughter and god-daughter of two powerful men.
Gosh but these books are addictive! Reacher is former military police, and now is roaming about taking odd jobs. He’s certainly got his hands full this time. With no advance warning or preparation, he’s thrust in the middle of a madman’s plan to MAKE A STATEMENT. He has the skill and opportunity to escape several times but refuses to leave Holly behind. Sometimes he uses brute force, other times psychological manipulation. I like that in this book, Holly Johnson is a strong female …. She may be on crutches, but she is far from helpless. Brava!
Implausible though it may be, Child gives the reader a fast-paced thriller full of action and intrigue.
Johnathan McClain does a fine job narrating the audio. He sets a brisk pace, has clear diction, and I loved the voice he used for the villain!
darrinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ihaveknowledge's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a great Jack Reacher book. The plot was very tense at times and moved at a fast pace. This would make a good story for a future Amazon Prime Jack Reacher series.
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
I like Jack Reacher. I've been recommending these books to people who love Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp. Anyone who has read both like them both? Jack is different from Mitch, but similar enough to appeal in the same way.
docsol22's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
maryadaley's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of action packed fighting sequences that were easy to get lost in, but otherwise a fantastic installment in the Reacher series. I love the writing and it’s very different from most other reads on my list.
hatchback's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-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
4.0
boomakes's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to get into this book but by half way through I couldn't put it down. Dropped the kids at school, made a cuppa and read solidly until it was finished.
Seemed slightly inappropriate for Jack to sleep with Holly but then I guess sex sells!
Seemed slightly inappropriate for Jack to sleep with Holly but then I guess sex sells!