jchimpius's review against another edition
4.0
This is the best gay sex, military and crime book I’ve read so far. Only spent about half the book talking about gay sex though, I wish they did it more.
roe_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
That is maybe the best lee child book I’ve read. I mean, it’s probably not, but it’s different in so many different ways it shows a totally new perspective on Jack Reacher and his life as a soldier. I loved the ending, and I knock out a star only because I felt it was very slow at some points in the middle
chaudharykapil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mikepage7176's review against another edition
5.0
For a prequel, it's outstanding as it avoids a lot of the trappings prequels can fall into. As far as a Reacher novel, it's excellent. It's far more procedural than his other novels which are more loner type hero stories. It starts off fast and never really slows down. Here in The Enemy he is working within the Army MP structure and it makes for a much better story. He's still a brute, but he's using his wits far more, and he's covering a lot more ground running between the east and west coasts of the US and Europe.
Through in a few twists and it makes for a great read.
Through in a few twists and it makes for a great read.
domwar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
coops456's review against another edition
4.0
For me this is the best Reacher book so far. In a departure from the post-Army drifter that we've come to know, Reacher is shown here back in early 1990 when he was still a major in the military police.
The Berlin Wall is down and the Iron Curtain is lifting - and the US military is facing the sudden loss of its greatest foe. Reacher is unexpectedly recalled from Panama to a base in Carolina, and just days later attends a motel where a general has died from natural causes. But there's a briefcase missing, and when the general's wife is murdered in an apparent burglary, Reacher starts to wonder about its contents.
The violence is far less than in some of the other Reacher books, and the story is well-plotted and keeps you turning the pages. Add to that the insight we get into Reacher's Army career and family history, and fans of the series will love this. It's also a good standalone for readers new to Lee Child.
The Berlin Wall is down and the Iron Curtain is lifting - and the US military is facing the sudden loss of its greatest foe. Reacher is unexpectedly recalled from Panama to a base in Carolina, and just days later attends a motel where a general has died from natural causes. But there's a briefcase missing, and when the general's wife is murdered in an apparent burglary, Reacher starts to wonder about its contents.
The violence is far less than in some of the other Reacher books, and the story is well-plotted and keeps you turning the pages. Add to that the insight we get into Reacher's Army career and family history, and fans of the series will love this. It's also a good standalone for readers new to Lee Child.
jhonaker214's review against another edition
5.0
As good as the first book. Love a good Army Conspiracy. Plus it's nicely told story of Mrs. Reacher's legacy and passing.
disastrouspenguin's review against another edition
4.0
This definitely makes the top three of my favorite Reacher books, which I've read chronologically by date of release so far. It provides some history to the Reacher that we've begun to know, as the book takes place when he was still in the army.
I wasn't a fan of Reacher's decision to be judge and jury at the end of the book. Also, this book made me laugh more than any of the others yet. It makes me look forward to reading more of Reacher's series.
I wasn't a fan of Reacher's decision to be judge and jury at the end of the book. Also, this book made me laugh more than any of the others yet. It makes me look forward to reading more of Reacher's series.