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That I read the Jack Reacher series is my shame. Recently, Childs has been bulking-out his output stream by sprinkling novellas in-between the previously written books, X.5 style.
At this writing, there are 22 books and five (5) novellas. This story (17.5) is wedged in-between the [b: A Wanted Man|13359067|A Wanted Man (Jack Reacher, #17)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1333623254s/13359067.jpg|18587348] and [b:Never Go Back|17262159|Never Go Back (Jack Reacher, #18)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467947214s/17262159.jpg|23756807] books. They're all wretchedly formulating at this point.
This one is a bit different than previous books and novellas, in that Reacher is 16-years old. Its the youngest Reacher 'flashback' story so far. However, he's really 40-year old Jack Reacher described as being 16. (No 16-year old is that smart.) This one is also somewhat different in that the naughty bits are more graphic than I remember. (Maybe this story first appeared in Playboy Magazine?)
This is a mindless beach or airplane read where your concentration needs to be shared. I'd pass on it, if you can think of 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 avialable for summer reading.
At this writing, there are 22 books and five (5) novellas. This story (17.5) is wedged in-between the [b: A Wanted Man|13359067|A Wanted Man (Jack Reacher, #17)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1333623254s/13359067.jpg|18587348] and [b:Never Go Back|17262159|Never Go Back (Jack Reacher, #18)|Lee Child|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1467947214s/17262159.jpg|23756807] books. They're all wretchedly formulating at this point.
This one is a bit different than previous books and novellas, in that Reacher is 16-years old. Its the youngest Reacher 'flashback' story so far. However, he's really 40-year old Jack Reacher described as being 16. (No 16-year old is that smart.) This one is also somewhat different in that the naughty bits are more graphic than I remember. (Maybe this story first appeared in Playboy Magazine?)
This is a mindless beach or airplane read where your concentration needs to be shared. I'd pass on it, if you can think of 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 avialable for summer reading.
High Heat was a great little novella. It didn't matter that this one was super short it pack all the satisfaction of a full length novel. It was intense and the pages turned themselves. I am totally crushing on young Jack. He is such a bad ass! This story was packed with action and even brought a little heat. I can't wait for the next installment. Definitely a must read.
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Good novella that made me think about what I was doing during the events of the Summer of 1977. I appreciate Lee Child giving us a glimpse of the young Jack Reacher and how his military brat childhood shaped and formed his character. Though at times I feel Reacher's actions and thought process is a stretch for a 17 year old even in the '70s. After all, Reacher has not yet joined the military and developed his keen abilities.
I've recently got into short stories and as soon as I found out Lee Child has written a handfull of Jack Reacher short stories, I downloaded them all to my Kindle.
This is the first of the short stories I've read and it's a brilliant one. As ever. Nice to read about Jack Reacher as a 16 year old kid and see where his roots have come from.
If you're a big Jack Reacher fan like me, this is definitely worth a read.
This is the first of the short stories I've read and it's a brilliant one. As ever. Nice to read about Jack Reacher as a 16 year old kid and see where his roots have come from.
If you're a big Jack Reacher fan like me, this is definitely worth a read.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A review in four, short parts:
- Oh this is good!
- WTF!? (iykyk)
- Time to kick butt!
- WHAT?!
Seems like he wrote the character more mature than believable even for a young Jack Reacher.
Good Story and Short book. If this is what a 16-year-old Reacher can do, I can't wait to find out more!!
Well, its good to know that Reacher's ability to find serious trouble long predates the first book! Had to suspend disbelief a bit, but otherwise fun.