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worthy Jack Reacher action thriller

Reviewed in Australia on 10 December 2021

Better Off Dead is the second Andrew Child’s Reacher book (with brother Lee) and the twenty sixth instalment of the ex-military police action hero. This time, Jack’s wanderings take him to a remote town adjacent the US-Mexico border, where he chooses to help an army veteran turned FBI agent find her twin brother. As usual with Reacher, troubles seem to find him and the action unfolds requiring him to take on a shadowy crime figure, Waad Dendoncker. Unusually for a Reacher book, the narrative is first person and his intonation is not quite that of other books. It feels a somewhat lessened or diminutive version of Jack Reacher’s earlier incarnations. Still a worthy enough formulaic action thriller in the Jack Reacher franchise, with a four-star read rating.

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Sorry Lee. I have everyone of your books, it this one is not in the same league. I don't know if you wrote this one or your brother did, but this is not the REACHER I know and love. Only you know what you have done in this book. I only know I don't like him.

Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2021

This is like reading one of the copy cat versions that came out after you finished your first three or four books about REACHER. They were so good. I could not wait for the following books.
Maybe it is time REACHER retired. And you find a different direction to go in. Please don't leave him to die by himself, of old age. Leave him with some dignity. As we all remember how he was.

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Poiter

A good read

Reviewed in Australia on 16 November 2021

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As a series, subsequent books risk being repetitive. In this case it is not so. A very exciting Jack Reacher novel. Well worth it. The biggest issue is that it takes an author time to carefully craft the narrative. It takes only a short time to enjoy the fruits of their labours. Hoping the next instalment will be as good as this one and that it comes sooner than later.

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Janyth Drake

It’s a gas

Reviewed in Australia on 27 November 2021

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Another thrilling adventure from this author. Keeps Reacher and you guessing at the usual frantic pace. Love his work and always look forward to the next book.

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Keith Edwards

Another great Lee Child Jack Reacher novel

Reviewed in Australia on 16 November 2021

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This novel, like so many other Jack Reacher novels, has all the makings of another movie. Just get an actor who's over 6 feet tall and weighs at least 200lb! Gerard Butler springs to mind!

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Steve

Typical Teacher. Loved it.

Reviewed in Australia on 24 November 2021

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I read several dreadful reviews before I got this newest Reacher book. Fortunately, I had preordered and was struck with it! Lived it. Typical Reacher.... What more do you want?

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John Border

Keep going it gets better and better

Reviewed in Australia on 13 November 2021

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I thought I had it all worked out. Lots of red herrings that are neatly tied up in a exciting and entertaining way. Hope Reacher keeps going on and on. Does Andrew Child have any children?

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Anne

Very good story.

Reviewed in Australia on 3 December 2021

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One of the best Reacher stories so far.

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chris

Its what you have come to expect.

Reviewed in Australia on 14 November 2021

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I like the twists and turns in what always seems to be a predictable circumstance that then changes in left field. An entertaining read.

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Linda B

How does Reacher do it?

Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2021

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Reacher books are one of my essentials. I try to space them out but can't put them down. This one is different, certainly interesting, and always fulfilling.

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