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A review by rellimreads
Die Trying by Lee Child
5.0
It’s been years since I read the first book, Killing Floor. I didn’t click with the first narrator and didn’t know back then that sometimes a series switches. After watching the new Reacher show last weekend - I wanted to dive back in.
I really enjoyed this one. Reacher getting kidnapped along with the intended target… all for being in the wrong place at the wrong time was a great way to start this. A way for Child to believably get the FBI, the military, and even the President involved. I loved the pacing as well as the mix of mystery and suspense. Never knowing who could be trusted.
I also love the way that Child uses simple everyday items to help visually describe even the most minute things. It helped me really step into this world he created. Reacher, is of course, Reacher. Detail oriented, planner, thinker, and skilled. However, Holly is no shrinking violet. She’s also intelligent, strong, and skilled. Together, and at times with a few others, they make a formidable team against their captors.
Truly an enjoyable thriller start to finish.
Narration:
Johnathan McClain did a great job with this. Child gives him a huge cast of characters and personalities to work with, almost all men. They have unique voices, sounds, mannerisms - which really helped me keep everyone straight. It was a terrific listen and I’m happy he’s narrating the next few books.
I really enjoyed this one. Reacher getting kidnapped along with the intended target… all for being in the wrong place at the wrong time was a great way to start this. A way for Child to believably get the FBI, the military, and even the President involved. I loved the pacing as well as the mix of mystery and suspense. Never knowing who could be trusted.
I also love the way that Child uses simple everyday items to help visually describe even the most minute things. It helped me really step into this world he created. Reacher, is of course, Reacher. Detail oriented, planner, thinker, and skilled. However, Holly is no shrinking violet. She’s also intelligent, strong, and skilled. Together, and at times with a few others, they make a formidable team against their captors.
Truly an enjoyable thriller start to finish.
Narration:
Johnathan McClain did a great job with this. Child gives him a huge cast of characters and personalities to work with, almost all men. They have unique voices, sounds, mannerisms - which really helped me keep everyone straight. It was a terrific listen and I’m happy he’s narrating the next few books.