Die Trying

Good read as always glad I got in to these books

I thought the book was quite slow to begin but once it got going I could not put it down. The writing style is similar to Andy McNab books. Lot's of detail about gun types, makes and trajectory info. The main villain for me was too similar a bond villain in look and motivation, which is why I have taken a star off the rating. Reacher is great and his FBI agent captive Holly is badass and not a typical heroine type. In this book Reacher is very vulnerable and faces his fears. Overall though it is a great book and great ending to wrap it up.

As always, thrilling to read, can't wait to turn the page, kicks ass & gets his woman 😉

As always this book was yet another brilliant read. The descriptions are always so vivid and the stories always gripping.

This is the second of the series of books featuring all-action hero Jack Reacher. The ex US Military Policeman combines the thinking power of Sherlock Holmes, the combat skills of James Bond, and the reclusiveness of Dr Richard Kimble; all wrapped up in the physique of Hulk Hogan. You can see why Tom Cruise wanted the movie part, but not why he got it. This time Reacher is in the wrong place at the wrong time as the female stranger on the sidewalk he is chivalrously helping is about to be abducted. The kidnappers take him as well. How unlucky is that – not for Reacher but for the bad guys who now have a tiger by the tail. The plot unfolds – this is no ordinary victim and the motive is initially obscure. The purpose of the snatch slowly reveals itself and the action ebbs and flows. Periods of frenetic activity, when Reacher dishes out the muscle and the bullets, are separated by interludes of reflection as he analyses the problem and plans his strategy. The love interest is there – Reacher’s a sucker for a plucky heroine – but he’s also a gent so it is all rather restrained and in very good taste. Lee Child’s writing is packed with detail, apparently spurious but indicative of how Reacher’s mind works; as such it does not detract from the prose which is quick and easy to read. The plot, and Reacher’s capabilities, may have plausibility issues, but the whole book moves smoothly forward at a pace that leaves no time to dwell. Just sit back (or forward on the edge of your seat), read and enjoy. [See my weekly reviews each Friday on abibliodyssey.blogspot.com]

Having read all of Michael Connelly's books at least twice, I was looking for another author in the crime genre. After a disappointing delve into Lynda La Plante's offerings I latched onto Lee Child and Jack Reacher. The first two books I tried were OK, especially his first book in the series, Killing Floor. But this book, Die Trying, is dire - and for all the reasons others have given in their reviews. I refuse to spend another £5.99 of my hard-earned cash to get any more of Jack Reacher, and will just have to look elsewhere.

Read first and second, now going on to the third. Very easy to get into straight away. Love these books.

I'm really enjoying the video series, have seen the first two. This was my first Reacher novel and I loved it... even more than the video series! Total Jack Reacher fan now!