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My Partner is Hooked!

Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2021

I haven't actually read this book yet, but my partner was so intrigued after reading the Super Colossal Reacher Universe Bundle Volume 1, (which I purchased on a special deal a while back), that he decided to lash out and buy the first Jack Reacher book. Both as e-books. He's not into writing reviews, but from what he has told me about the book, it rings true to most of the very positive reviews already on here.

We're not big on paying (big bucks) for books when there are so many reasonable and often free offers out there. 😉 However, there are exceptions to every rule. Especially where Mr Child is concerned!

Since he was completely wrapped, (he finished the bundle and Killing Floor in record time!) but still not keen enough to pay up, 🙄 I have ordered the Jack Reacher Boxed Set (real books!) for Xmas on yet another great Amazon deal.

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Daphne Underdown

... a man mountain but what does he actually look like? Lee Childs leaves that up to the reader's ...

Reviewed in Australia on 15 September 2015

Jack Reacher is an unusual fellow a man mountain but what does he actually look like? Lee Childs leaves that up to the reader's imagination. An easy read, interesting subject matter, the story is farfetched and that's what makes it such fun to read. Have only recently discovered Jack Reacher and I will continue to read about this amazing man. Great fun.

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My Partner is Hooked!

Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2021

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Lee Davis

Interesting style. Great story

Reviewed in Australia on 26 November 2018

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Jumped onto the Jack Reacher series after attending an evening with Lee Child at Brisbane City Hall. I really enjoyed the characters (particularly Jack), the pace and the overall story. At the interview with Lee Child one question was about his 'punchy' writing style and the minutes you start reading this book you feel it. It's quite bizarre with few sentences being longer than 4-5 words. But the way Child described it is Jack Reacher is a man of few words and this is the way he might speak, so he wrote the whole book in that style. It's initially a bit of a distraction and a few reviewers here were quite turned off by it, but if you persevere, then you get into the flow and it disappears. A little.

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Pure Escapism.

Reviewed in Australia on 24 January 2022

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There is no doubt Lee Child is among the best when it comes to thriller writers. This narrative keeps you turning the pages as the indestructible Jack Reacher blazes through the story. Eventually many die as we approach the final showdown.

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John Rohde

Great Read

Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2021

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Book one of twenty six (so far). Thought I’d start at the beginning. I might read book two soon. The whole series is going to be a big task. Before this I read L.E. Modesitt Jr’s 22nd book in his Saga of Recluse series. Two great writers. Two different genres. Two great reads.

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Brutal but exciting from start to finish

Reviewed in Australia on 13 December 2018

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Jack Reacher may not be everyone's cup of tea. He is more anti-hero than hero. His motive is pure revenge. But Lee Child is an excellent writer and the plot is tight and powerful and the novel well written in a sparse style that is just right for the story. It is one of those novels that love or hate the protagonist, you won't be able to put it down.

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Reviewed in Australia on 13 January 2019

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The first in enjoyable series, which had me looking for the next book . I know everyone who's a Jack Reacher Fan doesn't like the image you get to look at in the movies that have followed but the books are great and this will be a must to start the whole series off.

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Timothy J Hurst

Excellent, much better than Book 2

Reviewed in Australia on 4 April 2015

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I decided to start reading the Jack Reacher series at the beginning. This was an excellent thriller, with a great feeling of place (a small mid-west town). I really liked the larger than life character and the description of exciting events.
Footnote: went straight on to read Book 2. I thought it was puerile and sent it back for a refund! But I won't give up just yet.

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R. Rowe

I really enjoyed this and would recommend

Reviewed in Australia on 17 November 2016

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I really enjoyed this and would recommend. Good plot, plenty of action and pretty fast paced for the most of it. Much better than the movie. I think the author has gone on to write over 20 Reacher tales, so someone must be reading them all. I doubt I will but could certainly enjoy another couple.

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Daphne Underdown

... a man mountain but what does he actually look like? Lee Childs leaves that up to the reader's ...

Reviewed in Australia on 15 September 2015

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Ok starting point.

Reviewed in Australia on 22 August 2019

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Little slow to begin with and slightly predictable towards the end but have heard good things about the series so will continue on to the second novel. Had been pre warned about the style of writing to begin with being annoying and fingers crossed that does get better as it was off putting to say the least. As for Jack himself me liking him could go either way so we'll see what happens.

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