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jeremie_p's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
grumpy_dragon_48's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mintyfreshflem's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
dmsmith115's review against another edition
5.0
I always enjoy Jack Reacher, and this one was even better than usual. Along the way I gained a better understanding of some combat veteran issues, as well as opioid addiction.
rowingrabbit's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of reviews already to give you the lowdown on plot, etc. Somewhere along the way I missed a few books so when this came out I decided it was time to catch up with Reacher. So glad I did as this is one of the best of the series. It all begins with a ring in a pawn shop. Add engaging characters & a twisty plot & before you know it, you're well & truly hooked. It's just so damn readable.
So there's life in the old guy yet. The stories are different & characters come & go but one thing that doesn't change is how I feel at the end....satisfied but a little sad as Reacher & his toothbrush walk away to hitch a ride toward the next adventure.
So there's life in the old guy yet. The stories are different & characters come & go but one thing that doesn't change is how I feel at the end....satisfied but a little sad as Reacher & his toothbrush walk away to hitch a ride toward the next adventure.
j_laws_tagg's review against another edition
3.0
Average Reacher at best. A lack of action set pieces in this really left me not loving it. The story is good, though and I like the take on modern drug trafficking. A shoehorned "love" scene in the last five pages also ruined what I hoped would be the first Jack Reacher story I've read without an obligatory romance. Why not just have strong female characters who aren't desperately in love with Reacher? That's one thing I really enjoyed about the movies, no forced relationships between Reacher and the female leads.
whiteknight247's review against another edition
3.0
It's a Jack Reacher story. It's like watching a Jason Bourne movie, I know I'm going to be entertained, but I'm not expecting anybody to win any awards. I'll happily pick up the next Jack Reacher novel.
kidmd's review against another edition
4.0
Throughout most of this book, I was very interested and engaged. The reason I did not give it 5 stars was that I found the ending very disappointing. It seemed to lack detail and was very truncated. It left one of the main characters, who was followed in great detail throughout the book, unaccounted for and unresolved. It was almost like the author got tired near the end and decided to just stop the plot for which he spent an entire book building, without the same level of development. I have seen this pattern in several popular authors lately where they seem to just be putting in the time with their formulaic plots (which I still enjoy) without much commitment or effort.