nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
audiobook note: My first real encounter with narrator Dick Hill. Superb.
jonahbarnes's review against another edition
A worthy thriller. I will be reading the next in the series.
saluki's review against another edition
4.0
I have a new fictional crush!!
Thought I'd try some books outside my comfort genres, and I'm glad I did.
Jack Reacher is the man you want on your side when the chips are down. He's military trained, fearless, calm and analytical in dangerous situations, yet he always calculates reaction and consequence so innocents will not be harmed.
This was an easy read. No highbrow fiction here, but a great read nonetheless. And, I learned a lot about weaponry and military tactics. It was a blast and not my usual genre of choice - but I was thoroughly satisfied.
I'll definitely be spending more nights in with Reacher!
Thought I'd try some books outside my comfort genres, and I'm glad I did.
Jack Reacher is the man you want on your side when the chips are down. He's military trained, fearless, calm and analytical in dangerous situations, yet he always calculates reaction and consequence so innocents will not be harmed.
This was an easy read. No highbrow fiction here, but a great read nonetheless. And, I learned a lot about weaponry and military tactics. It was a blast and not my usual genre of choice - but I was thoroughly satisfied.
I'll definitely be spending more nights in with Reacher!
thisguyjokes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ryan_mjm's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pghreader's review against another edition
3.0
I've had this book on my list for quite a while and it was an entertaining read, it was remarkably unbelievable even for fiction. At no point did I believe Reacher was in danger and the suspects were all obvious from the beginning.
I would recommend this book as a vacation read, easy and full of action scenes. It definitely is not a classic in the making.
I would recommend this book as a vacation read, easy and full of action scenes. It definitely is not a classic in the making.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Killing Floor
3 Stars
While passing through the small town of Margrave, Georgia, former military police officer Jack Reacher is arrested for murder. As events unfold, Reacher realizes that he has stumbled upon a deadly conspiracy that may have far-reaching consequences for the economy of the United States.
A well-paced thriller with a solid plot and exciting action scenes. The conspiracy storyline is outlined effectively although there are one or two very convenient coincidences that require some suspension of disbelief.
Jack is an appealing albeit morally ambiguous anti-hero with a no holds barred approach to justice. Consequently, readers should not be expecting a hero who regrets, repents and reforms, but one who embraces the necessity of playing dirty when circumstances require.
Dick Hill does a fine job with the narration. His deep voice and firm intonation appropriately reflect Reacher's physical presence. That said, these same vocal characteristics are problematic when it comes to the female characters.
Overall, an entertaining listen and I will continue with the series.
3 Stars
While passing through the small town of Margrave, Georgia, former military police officer Jack Reacher is arrested for murder. As events unfold, Reacher realizes that he has stumbled upon a deadly conspiracy that may have far-reaching consequences for the economy of the United States.
A well-paced thriller with a solid plot and exciting action scenes. The conspiracy storyline is outlined effectively although there are one or two very convenient coincidences that require some suspension of disbelief.
Jack is an appealing albeit morally ambiguous anti-hero with a no holds barred approach to justice. Consequently, readers should not be expecting a hero who regrets, repents and reforms, but one who embraces the necessity of playing dirty when circumstances require.
Dick Hill does a fine job with the narration. His deep voice and firm intonation appropriately reflect Reacher's physical presence. That said, these same vocal characteristics are problematic when it comes to the female characters.
Overall, an entertaining listen and I will continue with the series.
_nursejayy's review against another edition
4.0
4.0 stars.
Acquired this book from a little free library and throughly enjoyed it.
Spoiler: I wish Reacher could have continued things with Roscoe, but considering how many books are in this series, I’m sure they will reconnect sometime in the future lol.
Acquired this book from a little free library and throughly enjoyed it.
Spoiler: I wish Reacher could have continued things with Roscoe, but considering how many books are in this series, I’m sure they will reconnect sometime in the future lol.
sethsimmons122's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5