Tripwire (Jack Reacher, No. 3)
by Lee Child
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Book Reviews of Tripwire (Jack Reacher, No. 3)
Book Review: Very much of a nailbiter
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first of the Jack Reacher novels I've read that ties in to others. I very much recommend reading DIE TRYING first as Leon Garber, Reacher's former commanding officer, is a prominent character.In TRIPWIRE, Reacher is approached by a PI and denies being the Jack Reacher the detective is looking for. The investigator is killed shortly afterwards and Reacher discovers he was hired by Garber's daughter to discover whether a MIA from the war in Vietnam is alive or not. The perspective of the novel switches back and forth between Reacher, the villain who appears to be the missing soldier, and the husband and wife victims of a financial takeover by the bad guy.All in all this is the tense thriller one expects from Lee Child. I find it to be absolute top rate and I quite enjoyed seeing Reacher as more of an investigator this time.This also deals with a crucial period of Reacher's life in which he is forced to come to grips with what he wants in life. This novel and the next, RUNNING BLIND, deal with an important life decision Reacher must make. This is of course a subplot and in no way takes away from the action and suspense of the main plot. This is the 4th Jack Reacher bok I've read, the 3rd in the series, and definitely is a personal favorite.Book Review: Reacher Vs Two-Face (Nice novel with loose ending)
Summary: 3 Stars
This story was basically about Reacher against a (Batman) Two-Faced villain.
The overall comment by fellow reviewer Michael Butts has comprehensively captured the story essence.
I just want to add that there were quite a number of loose ends on the various supporting characters for this book that were not tied up. One can't help, but the feeling that the novel was hastily concluded. Nevertheless, there was a still sufficient conclusion for the main plot and characters.
The relations between Reacher and Jodie (his love interest for this book) were very well-described. This is especially in terms of the expectations and tensions that they have.
On a separate note, the author tried to inject some good tips on selling house (from Marilyn Stone character). Other trivial general knowledge such as the difference between an anthropology and pathology, the cheap jewelry bought from Bangkok could be from fallen US plane electronics were brought up. I find that most interesting as they no doubt broaden the horizon of the readers.
Generally, no reason for you not to get it.
(I gave it a 3 stars instead for 4 because of the loose ending).
Book Review: There's something about Lee Child's style
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read 4 or 5 of Lee Child's books so far and I can't help feeling that there's something different about his style. Something classier than that of his American counterparts, e.g., Baldachi and Vince Flynn. Would it be because he is English? Even in the violent scenes, he can deliver the same impact without leaving too much gross image in your mind. His storyline is typically very good. Then there's Jack Reacher - a character I've never seen before in any books or movies.
About this particular book, the Hobie guy really pissed me off throughout the book. I was so mad at him that if Reacher didn't take care of him, I'd go to NYC to introduce a 9 mm or two to his brain myself. Beside that, I don't think this book is any better or worse than other books of his. Everybook has a different story and this time it's about what happened in the Vietnam war. You'd enjoy it.
Book Review: I didn't get it
Summary: 2 Stars
I didn't get this book. I like thrillers where I can put myself in the protagonist's shoes, suffer with him through the book and eventually win with him/her (why not? I like happy endings). Being a normal guy, I find it easier to sympathize with the protagonist when he is an ordinary guy as well. Well Jack Reacher is no ordinary guy. Gigantically tall and mostruosly fit, he comes from nowhere and has no friends, nor family ties. Highly unreal. He is a tough guy who is not surprised to see people shooting at him for no apparent reason. in other words, he is a comic. And my problem is that I don't like comics. Even his relationship with Jodie - his former mentor's daughter - is so stereotypical....No, I didn't get this book, nor did i enjoy it. I gave it up after 280 pages with no regrets except for the price of the book. Shame, considering that it is not badly written after all.Book Review: A good read, but could have been trimmed
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm reading Child's books in sequence, so this was my third Reacher novel. It held my attention. I enjoy Child's writing and the action sequences with Reacher. I usually just skim over Child's details about military procedures (there are two chapters dedicated to describing a military procedure, with a line or so at the end that advances the plot) or the specifics of firearms. I found the romantic subplot to be creepy, so I ended up skimming that, too.
I usually enjoy Reacher's incredulous adventures. But his expedition for finding a gun and a later incident with a bullet were just too much.
The ending was odd. I kept turning the blank pages at the end, expecting an epilogue.
I gave it three stars because I enjoyed it overall. I have my criticisms, but all is forgiven. I'm on my fourth Child book now.