The Enemy (Jack Reacher, No. 8) by Lee Child
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Book Reviews of The Enemy (Jack Reacher, No. 8)
Book Review: My Favorite Reacher
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read six of the Reacher novels. So far this is by far my favorite. In my opinion many of the novels seem to get bogged down in the middle. This one however avoided that fate and kept the action and interest alive.
What really makes this novel the best one so far? We finally get a good look at the back story of Jack Reacher. At the end of this novel it feels like Child has finally given us a reason, besides his heroic archetype, to care about Reacher. We finally start to see why Reacher became the man he did. His development is more than passing phrases and secondary accounts.
I would recommend this as your introduction to Reacher. Start with this book and then read the rest in order.
Book Review: A great read for a long plane ride
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this book up for a long plane ride and was a few pages in before I realized that I'd read it before. However, Lee Child's writing is so sharp and Reacher's detection is so intelligent AND practical that I couldn't put it down and reread the whole story. Totally absorbing.
For those who think that television shows on the work of military intelligence provide a good picture of what they do, I'd suggest reading this book for a much more insightful and exciting story, fascinating mystery - and, if you haven't read other Reacher books, an introduction to a great character.
Book Review: A must read for Thriller fans.
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a little late on my review but I just had to get a plug in for Lee Child. In my opinion Lee Child is an unsung mystery/thriller writer. His novel "The Enemy" is prequel to the rest of the Jack Reacher's series going back to his army days in the early 1990's.
What follows is a terrific military police procedural that finds Reacher pursuing a case that involves a cover-up in the USA and Europe. This exciting story could only be told by the talents of Lee Child. A must read for all thriller fans.
Book Review: Well Done, Well Thought
Summary: 4 Stars
The plot was interesting.
The caracter of Jack Reacher preserves most psychological treats of common human beings without jeopardizing the individuality of the character. Reacher is an attractive fellow.
Based on this book I went on a shopping spree for Lee Child books and picked up Die Trying and The Hard Way and my disappointment ruled out any further attempt.
I wonder:
Was it the same writer?
Did the publishers rushed him up?
Book Review: Excellent read
Summary: 4 Stars
I've only started to read Lee Child's Reacher series but in one word. Excellent. I love the tough guy character who isn't beyond going above and beyond what needs to be done. I've read at least three in this series and I will get the rest of them very soon. The Enemy pits him against a corrupt group in the military who will try to cover up a plot to change the military. Everyone has a price. Not Jack Reacher.