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Die Trying

Author: Lee Child
Publisher: Bantam Books Ltd
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

38 reviews
Sales Rank: 313

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 548
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.2 x 1.5

ISBN: 0553505416
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553505412
ASIN: 0553505416

Publication Date: April 1, 1999
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Condition: Brand new, never read.

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I kept putting off reading this book because I was busy December 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

but the minute I started reading it I was totally and utterly glued to every page. It has to be one of the most exciting books I have ever read. This is a fast-moving account of a man who gets caught up in a kidnapping. The victim is not an ordinary citizen, however, but a beautiful female FBI agent. And our hero, unwittingly kidnapped at the same time, also has an unusual and highly useful background, having spent most of his life in the military police. The kidnapper is not after money--he is a highly dangerous and psychotic ki11er, and each page of this book gradually reveals the terrible truth about this man and his motivation. The hero has a highly detailed knowledge of weaponry, which is of great assistance in the story, but which could be confusing to the average reader. However, such detail, in my opinion, merely adds to the extraordinary suspense which builds up as Lee Child unravels his plot. You have to read this book--but you will wish you hadn't, because you will not be able to stop!!! I would also recommend reading Tino Georgiou's masterpiece--The Fates--if you haven't read it yet.

4 out of 5 stars

The best Reacher story October 2, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Die Trying is, for me anyway, the best of the Reacher series. Although Reacher is his usual one dimensional self, because this was one of the early novels, his character had yet to become truly tiresome, as it did in later stories. The other characters are reasonably rounded and what sets this apart from some of the other Reacher books is the plotline - in this case a believable one, which doesn't depend on absurd coincidences.

Lee Child can sometimes take himself too seriously, (there is none of the wisecracking style of Harlan Coben, or the self deprecating wit you get from Robert Crais' heroes) but as thrillers go, this will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end

4 out of 5 stars

Entertaining September 6, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I have now read 5 or 6 Reacher books, but this is the best I've read and the first I've wanted to write a review for. This is the only one where I felt Reacher was outnumbered, out of his depth, and even though you knew he'd come through by the end there was enough uncertainty to keep it edgey.

3 out of 5 stars

Extreme but enjoyable May 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This story concerns some crazed Montana militia (no lawyers or TV presenters as suggested by the review below, which I think may refer to the more recent One Shot). All the familiar Reacher elements are here along with an appearance by a familiar supporting character, and if you've enjoyed others in the series then this one certainly delivers. The feeling of suspense is expertly maintained and despite some basic plot holes (I mean, in any other book, Reacher could get himself out of this mess within the first couple of pages!) it is very enjoyable.

But if you haven't read any others, this isn't the one to start with, as it may just seem that little bit ludicrous. Come back when you've read One Shot and you're so hooked you'll believe anything...

4 out of 5 stars

Good but not the usual high standard April 29, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

I've read five Jack Reacher books - most recently Die Trying. It's an enjoyable read but no where near the usual extreme standards. There are several obvious plot holes and some of the supporting characters are rather unconvincing (e.g. a tough headed independent beautiful female lawyer - who is rather submissive to Jack's opinions and helpfully stays quiet throughout Jack's speeches; a tough headed independent beautiful female tv presenter - who is rather submissive to Jack's opinions and helpfully stays quiet throughout Jack's speeches).

That said it's a page turner - and the ending is rather good (if perhaps a bit of a gore fest - I don't want to give too many clues away but in reality Jack would now be wanted as a serial killer in reality). So in conclusion - if you like Jack Reacher then you'll like this. If you haven't read a Jack Reacher book before - read one of the others first (I recommend Persuader) and then come back to this one.