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jb16772's review
2.0
Too short and too simplistic. About 20 pages of nothing much happens. Could have been a great start of a novel truly set in Australia but unfortunately it isn't.
ianr2's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
carlg88's review
4.0
Another excellent Jack Reacher short story that was a thrill to read. Reacher is approached on the street by an FBI agent who takes him back to headquarters for questioning, leading to a transatlantic flight and a quick flurry of action.
I particularly liked the description of Reacher's hand strength/size:
'I grabbed her by the throat. And squeezed. It was a small throat, but not tiny. But a very big hand. She was gone in a couple of minutes.'
For some reason, I'm always on the lookout for these descriptors of Reacher's size.
I particularly liked the description of Reacher's hand strength/size:
'I grabbed her by the throat. And squeezed. It was a small throat, but not tiny. But a very big hand. She was gone in a couple of minutes.'
For some reason, I'm always on the lookout for these descriptors of Reacher's size.
abibliofob's review
4.0
I almost always enjoy the Reacher books. This is no exception. Funny little short story where he actually spends some money on a longer trip not involving hitchhiking.
thinde's review
3.0
This is super short and doesn't really fit the Reacher I know. International travel, simple bad-guys, and simple resolution. Reacher is located easily, (unexplained), and there's even a cooperative cop that's not female.
mattobee's review
3.0
This was the first Reacher short story that I’ve read. Standard Reacher ingredients but not something that’ll stick in my memory. A longer visit to Australia would be fun though.
martyfried's review
4.0
A fairly typical Jack Reacher story, and probably a good introduction if there's anyone who has not read any of the series, but also for fans to have a good, quick dose of Reacherness.
I think the story is a good encapsulation of everything Reacher. His personality comes through all the way, his willingness to just move on the spur of the moment into danger, his ability to get out of danger when it comes, and his ability to figure out what's going on before it happens.
I think the story is a good encapsulation of everything Reacher. His personality comes through all the way, his willingness to just move on the spur of the moment into danger, his ability to get out of danger when it comes, and his ability to figure out what's going on before it happens.
jadedoodes's review
4.0
I’ve had a super busy few days so I decided to fit in this quick read in the little bit of reading time I had. It was a great, fast paced quick read.
stormlightreader's review
3.5
First read: no review.
Rereads: a short story with a really simple resolution was a bit hard to believe. Are the authorities that happy to let Reacher kill someone because it allows them to close a case on a bad guy? I'm not so sure. Still fun.
Rereads: a short story with a really simple resolution was a bit hard to believe. Are the authorities that happy to let Reacher kill someone because it allows them to close a case on a bad guy? I'm not so sure. Still fun.