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A review by bookoholic
The Reacher Guy by Heather Martin
informative
slow-paced
5.0
I don't really read biographies but when I heard of one written about Lee Child - I had to get it. In fact, I've bought several copies not just for myself but also friends who love Lee's fiction.
Heather's writing is superb. Even though you're not reading a fiction, you are absorbed by the story.
I'm not good at history and I never was, so I didn't know about a lot of things that were happening in Britain in the last century. It was interesting to learn those details which I could have never come across otherwise!
It is very slow paced and very thorough. We learn about Lee's grandparents and parents, his childhood, work, adventures, a bit about his marriage. And around page 350 when Jim is 39 years old, Lee Child is born.
I have to admit that it was a truly fascinating part for me, because I was the most interested in the life of an author. It gives me hope that I still have another decade or so to have a million dollars idea and become super rich :)
I'd say that this book is a must read for everyone who is Lee's fan and loves his stories.
Heather's writing is superb. Even though you're not reading a fiction, you are absorbed by the story.
I'm not good at history and I never was, so I didn't know about a lot of things that were happening in Britain in the last century. It was interesting to learn those details which I could have never come across otherwise!
It is very slow paced and very thorough. We learn about Lee's grandparents and parents, his childhood, work, adventures, a bit about his marriage. And around page 350 when Jim is 39 years old, Lee Child is born.
I have to admit that it was a truly fascinating part for me, because I was the most interested in the life of an author. It gives me hope that I still have another decade or so to have a million dollars idea and become super rich :)
I'd say that this book is a must read for everyone who is Lee's fan and loves his stories.