The Hard Way (Jack Reacher Series #10)

Simple, mindless and escapist

But isnt that what some books should do? I enjoy the Reacher series. Jack rolls into town. Bad guys are doing bad things and reacher fixes them. Usually with violence. Add in a little romance. What more could a guy ask for.

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I love Jack Reacher!

Another great tale from Lee Child. The only bad thing about this book is that I can't read it fast enough! Every time I think I have it solved, something else pops up and it's back to square one. Like all his books, a REALLY GREAT READ! I've been working my way through the series from #1, and hate the thought of getting to the end of them.

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I love Jack Reacher

This is the 10th in the Child's thriller franchise 'Jack Reacher'. I love Reacher and The Hard Way is the best. Reacher is ex-military and he lives off the books no phone, no address, carries his toothbrush in his pocket, no suitcase, and buys clothes, as he needs them. If you haven't read any of these exciting books, start with the Killing Floor. They don't have to be read in order, but when you're reading a series, knowing the back-story adds to your enjoyment of the current novel.

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Entertaining

Typical Jack Reacher story. Lots of action, well put together. Still don't see how Tom Cruise will play Jack Reacher in the movies without a total rewrite.

Jack Reacher stories are always interesting.

There is a lot of violence in this very interesting story.

Ggv

Ggggghhhh

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Not at all his best

I'm a huge fan of the series overall but there have been one or two "less than thrilling" thrill rides, including The Hard Way. The first two hundred pages or so are not at all exciting.....rather, they're nearly DULL. The story starts to shift a little and pick up right around the middle of the book and then BAM - the action, excitement and story itself all get rolling and do not stop. You definitely do not want to start with this book if you are new to the Jack Reacher series. If you're reading them in order, as I am, no need to skip this one. Just know it might take a little while to get into the story.

My first Lee Child

I chose this book randomly at my local B&N so it was my first Lee Childs. I am hooked and can't wait to get another Lee Childs. Reacher is my kind of guy.

Easy, pleasant reading!

My first Lee Childs. Nicely written - sequential and smooth; easy to follow, suspenseful to the end. My husband enjoyed too.

When in doubt, reach for a Reacher

This was the first Reacher novel that I read. I was hooked from the first few pages. If you're looking for a hero to root for with wit and action, then Jack Reacher is the character for you. I've since read all of the other Reacher novels and they are all Jakester Recommendations.

As my good friend Billy said, "Lee Child's Reacher has spoiled me from other characters and authors. Life is too short to pass up reading a Reacher if you have one available".

Well said.

A reviewer

I'm a huge fan of Lee Child's books. He never disappoints. The Jack Reacher character is compelling, and the plot lines keep you guessing. The only problem with his books are that once you get started you can't put them down.

THE HARD WAY

I chose this book because I wanted to listen to a book while I worked out. My local librarian suggested THE HARD WAY when I said I wanted a thriller, adventure type novel. I was not disappointed. After starting the story I became so interested in the plot that even after I finished my work-out I kept listening through some housework I had to do. And I couldn't stop listening so I dreamed up more housework to get done. Usually I don't like a lot of description in a novel because I think it slows the story but I thought Child did a very good job of balancing it with the faster paced, more interesting action and dialog. Child's hero, Reacher is ex-military and finds himself working for a sadistic mercernary whose wife has become kidnapped. He offers Reacher one million to find who took her. As the plot unravels, the reader and Reacher find it is difficult to tell who the real good guys are. I liked this story and would read another of Child's books. The actor reading THE HARD WAY did a fantastic job of different voices and acting out the parts, making my experience pleasant and entertaining. This novel helped me forget I was doing a boring work-out and tedious housework, so thank you Mr. Child. A. D. Tarbox, author of ALREADY ASLEEP and the six book NATURE'S BOUNTY series coming out August 2008

Amazing

This book is amazing and thrilling like all the other Jack Reacher novels. I recommend it to anyone who likes case solving and adventure. Buy it now!!!!!

SUPER!!

This is my first Reacher book -- I will read more! The only hero better is Spenser in the Robert Parker books. If you like ONE of these guys you must read the other at least once!

Reacher Goes International

I am a total Jack Reacher addict and enjoyed this tenth book in the series despite a few continuity mistakes (like having a passport when he never has any ID with him as a point of annonimity...)The writing ws not quite as sharp as previous books, but still well worth the read.

What a great character.

As we cannot smoke at work, I take my breaks in my car, where I always have a book handy. I can always read a few pages and then come back to it. After starting this book I found my breaks were getting a little longer then the alloted 10 mins. It got so I didn't want to put this thriller down. Finally had to bring it into my house where I sat and read all the rest of the book. This was my first of the Reacher series but I'll be buying all the rest. Lee Childs has me hooked.

A really good book!

Lee Child's books are never disappointing. The Hard Way, starts out fast paced and stays that way. It was never boring and kept my attention, completely. Even when I had to put it down , I couln't wait to get back to it.

Whew!

I've read all of Lee Child's books, and this one was as great as ever! I finished it in a day and a half. I'm not always a fan of Jack Reacher's vigilante methods, but in this case it made sense.

Lee Child & Jack Reacher at their best!

With so many authors churning out 2 - 3 books a year it's a pleasure to have to wait for one of the few great artistic writers and characters still left. Never a disappointment. If you've never read a Lee Child novel before, what are you waiting for? If you have, you know what I'm talking about. Gotta admit, I accidentally got The Hard Way on CD before I got the book. It was the first time and boy was I glad.

You don't know what you're missing!!

If you've never read a Lee Child thriller, you don't know what you are missing. If you are a fan of the genre, Lee Child is the under-rated master of this style. Jack Reacher is an intriguing and compelling character who never ceases to amaze. It is a page turner from beginning to end. Reacher continues to be the guy girls want and the guy other guys want to be.