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A review by mafryc
The Midnight Line: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child
2.0
My true rating of a book comes out about 2 weeks after the read date, when I've had time to ponder. Jack fell from a three to a two since in the end it was only an OK read. That being said, I give the series the benefit of the doubt because I picked up book #22 as opposed to #1, so maybe 2.5*.
The problem I have with Jack is that nothing is ever an issue for him. 18 guys vs him? No biggie. Breaking the law in front of the cops? They'll end up thanking him for it. Shoot out behind the trees? Jack won't even get scratched.
The book is just uncomplicated. One-dimensional characters and a very chronological structure. Hardly even a past recollection. It's forgettable, to say the least.
I'm the odd duck out once again since most everyone I know who has read Jack Reacher continues to read.
The problem I have with Jack is that nothing is ever an issue for him. 18 guys vs him? No biggie. Breaking the law in front of the cops? They'll end up thanking him for it. Shoot out behind the trees? Jack won't even get scratched.
The book is just uncomplicated. One-dimensional characters and a very chronological structure. Hardly even a past recollection. It's forgettable, to say the least.
I'm the odd duck out once again since most everyone I know who has read Jack Reacher continues to read.