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Killing Floor

Author: Lee Child
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (T)
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

55 reviews
Sales Rank: 594550

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 359
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.3

ISBN: 0399142533
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399142536
ASIN: 0399142533

Publication Date: March 1997
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Small mark on top page edges when book is closed.

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cheese January 27, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

I have to admit I only got half way through this book so my review is not of the book as a whole. Unfortunately, I could not force myself to read on further. I am afraid the writing is juvenile: steel, blue eyed hero mashing baddies. Nothing wrong with this I guess but the likes of Stephen Hunter do it far better, read Pale Horse Coming for example.

4 out of 5 stars

Latin reader November 11, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

A great read and a great character. BUT surely the author should have contacted a Latin teacher before publishing. "e unum pluribus" means nothing. "e" is a preposition which is followed by the noun in the ablative case; "pluribus" is in the ablative meaning "with more (things)".
The correct translation for the phrase "more out of one" would be "plura ex uno". A small point no doubt, and the correct translation would not have fitted so well into the plot. Have now said my piece and can move on "librum secundum legere".

4 out of 5 stars

Great read July 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

My second "Reacher" read, a totally brilliant book, twists, turns, and that urge to carry on turning the pages although you really should be elswhere... Lee Child, you got a great talent, dont stop writing, you got the edge man.....

5 out of 5 stars

E Unum Pluribus July 19, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is my first Jack Reacher novel, and I must say that Child has persuaded me to buy more, this is a really great book.

Firstly, I feel that it is one of those books that is very easy to invision as a film, literally playing in your head. I feel that some books you can do this occasionally, but then the author goes off into something else that just doesn't fit into the film, but this just rolls on and on.

The description is fabulous, I absolutely love his description of Margrave, the town in which the story is set, and the way he describes houses, cars, people. It all works wonderfully.

The story line does become slightly extreme at points, and at one or two points I felt a bit like cringing, but, you know, it was still readable, and very readable to say the least, literally a 'gripping' novel.

I feel I should tell you that when you read this, you'll be amazed at how Lee Child will keep you reading, all but a few of the chapters end on a cliffhanger, and one that will definitely keep you reading, really is quite amazing.

So, to say the least, this is a great read, one that you should definitely not pass by if you like American Thrillers, (even if the author is British!).

5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous! June 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Skilled master storyteller. This thriller/detective story gripped me from the very first pages, where we look in on the pivotal act of the book without being allowed close enough to identify characters or context. These facets of the book are beautifully drawn into vivid creations as the story progresses and the drama of the developments in the ensuing investigation is only emphasised by the brilliantly timed flashbacks. Once you start reading this book, you won't want to put it down and, unlike many novels in this genre, the ending will certainly not disappoint.

So good I wanted to re-read it straight away!