After watching both cinematic sequels to Jack Reacher, I felt compelled to finally start reading the originals. Unfortunately, the first novel in the series was also too sick to make me continue immediately with the rest. Now I'm reading Jack Reacher 18 (Jack Reacher Never Go Back), the one this movie is based on. It is much better even if it seems to be something else than the movie. [source for all pics: imdb.com] Plot Jack Reacher Never Go Back starts perhaps with something which … [Read more...]
Killing Floor, a Debut Novel in a Very Successful Series
First Lee Child novel, Killing Floor, was unexpectedly gory, not to mention the one in a million coincidences that took place. Very catchy, captivating, you find in the first two pages that Jack Reacher is no academic, he is a tough mix. After finishing my lecture, I wasn't pushed to read the next one though, but I understand what may appeal to millions of his fans. Jack Reacher as a major series character The main character in this pretty huge novel series, is Jack Reacher, a … [Read more...]