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agentnk_'s review
5.0
this might be my 2nd favorite reacher story so far. ( of course first one would be killing floor )
I enjoyed it because we see reacher working with his old army pals, and the return of neagley who I also love. I felt we saw more depth to reacher here, and it’s always a more interesting dynamic seeing him with people from his past as opposed to new people he has just met in the story.
the plot was interesting and thought-provoking with enough to keep me eager to turn the pages however it was reacher and the characters he was on this journey with that kept me gripped throughout.
I enjoyed it because we see reacher working with his old army pals, and the return of neagley who I also love. I felt we saw more depth to reacher here, and it’s always a more interesting dynamic seeing him with people from his past as opposed to new people he has just met in the story.
the plot was interesting and thought-provoking with enough to keep me eager to turn the pages however it was reacher and the characters he was on this journey with that kept me gripped throughout.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
You know the beauty of this series is that even if one tackled this in publishing order, it doesn’t necessarily follow a chronological order. I read somewhere that there is very little continuity bridging the books and truly, the majority can be read as stand alones. Admittedly, I’m wholly out of order here in preparation and anticipation for the second season of the TV show Reacher, and I wasn’t lost at all.
As you may surmise, it’s all about our protagonist Jack Reacher exacting justice, and this time around it’s very personal. Someone has been targeting his former teammates, and those remaining must band together to find the truth no matter, to avenge with swift justice in the only way they know how - with absolute no mercy.
Grounded in realism, the mystery was intriguing and took several turns. Always fascinating is the deductive reasoning and the hardcore instincts that Reacher brings to the table, giving him a huge advantage over his adversaries.
Yes, this is still dense in the details but less cumbersome than my last visit with this character. Just to lighten things up a bit, there’s a little hanky panky going on and well deserved brutal vigilante justice with a nice bonus payout that was just oh so satisfying!
You know the beauty of this series is that even if one tackled this in publishing order, it doesn’t necessarily follow a chronological order. I read somewhere that there is very little continuity bridging the books and truly, the majority can be read as stand alones. Admittedly, I’m wholly out of order here in preparation and anticipation for the second season of the TV show Reacher, and I wasn’t lost at all.
As you may surmise, it’s all about our protagonist Jack Reacher exacting justice, and this time around it’s very personal. Someone has been targeting his former teammates, and those remaining must band together to find the truth no matter, to avenge with swift justice in the only way they know how - with absolute no mercy.
Grounded in realism, the mystery was intriguing and took several turns. Always fascinating is the deductive reasoning and the hardcore instincts that Reacher brings to the table, giving him a huge advantage over his adversaries.
Yes, this is still dense in the details but less cumbersome than my last visit with this character. Just to lighten things up a bit, there’s a little hanky panky going on and well deserved brutal vigilante justice with a nice bonus payout that was just oh so satisfying!
nicobaas's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
jakelewis_23_'s review
4.0
Another great book, not quite as good as Killing Floor for me but still brilliant! Reacher is quickly becoming a new favourite
nnoyes's review
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
alidottie's review
3.0
3 and a half stars
Jack Reacher as you expect him. And, once again, his size is a big part of the story--making me question once again how Tom Cruise ever got the part in the movies!
Jack Reacher as you expect him. And, once again, his size is a big part of the story--making me question once again how Tom Cruise ever got the part in the movies!
ironfordy85's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
off_balance's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
beer_matt's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Reacher books. I don't like American mass market media, particularly TV. But, when I'm I reading about Jack's adventures, I find myself wanting to know about America, not the America you see on the screen, the real America. I find myself looking on Google Maps and Wikipedia to find out more about the places that Jack visits. I never get the urge to visit the USA unless I've just read Lee Child!
This installment of Reacher is expected fayre, you get what you want. A page-turner, but a bit rushed towards the end, you realise that how the baddies will meet their end, but it felt a bit laboured, a bit deus ex-machina.
Cheers
This installment of Reacher is expected fayre, you get what you want. A page-turner, but a bit rushed towards the end, you realise that how the baddies will meet their end, but it felt a bit laboured, a bit deus ex-machina.
Cheers