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Nothing to Lose

Author: Lee Child
Publisher: Bantam Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

58 reviews
Sales Rank: 231

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.6

ISBN: 0593057023
EAN: 9780593057025
ASIN: 0593057023

Publication Date: March 24, 2008
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Why??? June 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

First of all let me say, I love the Reacher character and the series so far. But sadly I found this story a bit of a let down, one of Reacher's rules by which he lives his humble life is don't get involved if it's none of your business, but here we se Reacher doing just the opposite and sticking his nose in where it doesn't belong, I couldn't help but think that he could have just walked away so many times whereas normally he's in it up to his neck and has no choice but to proceed.

That said I did enjoy the style in which it was written but I was quite surprised that this one wasn't written in the first person perspective which may have suited the story better.

Overall it's worth a read, if you haven't read and Lee Child before then I strongly suggest you start with one of the earlier books

4 out of 5 stars

Not as Good as Some of His Others June 3, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

Contrary to what many reader's believe Lee Child is British, but moved with his family from Cumbria to the United States to begin a new career as an American thriller writer. What probably fools a lot of people is that is rare for a British author to be able to write American thrillers with any kind of authenticity. He has won a number of awards with his books and he lives just outside New York City with his American wife Jane. The couple have a grown-up daughter, Ruth and when Lee is not writing he shares his time between music, reader and supporting the New York Yankees.

I am a big fan of Lee Child's books but I found this one very difficult to get into. I don't know whether it is the fact that the character of Jack Reacher is starting to wear a little thin or the fact that I didn't think the storyline was as good as the author's other books. Having said that the book was perfectly readable, it just did not come up to my expectations.

Jack Reacher, Lee Child's main character is a footloose and fancy free former army cop, hard as nails when it suits him and not afraid to wander outside the law if it suits him or is going to get him results. Trouble follows him around like a bad smell, Jack can never fathom out why, it just happens. Basically it is always Jack Reacher against the world and today is no different. In this new novel it is Jack Reacher against a whole town. He has just entered a sleepy Colorado town and they don't just want him out, they want him dead . . .

2 out of 5 stars

Jack Reacher on Auto-pilot June 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

A new Lee Child novel but like many I found this alittle disappointing. The usual Reacher elements were there - the girl,the bad guys,the hero beating the odds,but somehow it was like a cake with the right ingredients but in the wrong quantities,so instead of a great read it was more of a damp squib. The whole Hope v Despair set up was quite bizarre, the various sub-plots unbelievable and the ending less explosive than usual.The political undertone was in my view a distraction that didn't add to the read.
I am a big Jack Reacher/Lee Child fan but this did feel like a paint by numbers book, hopefully the magic can be rekindled in the next one if not then maybe Reacher should retire gracefully with his toothbrush.

1 out of 5 stars

VERY DISAPPOINTED May 31, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

I had a hard time getting through this book. It dragged after Reacher's confrontation in the diner at the beginning of the book. I thought this is going to be really good. Was I wrong! It just dragged to the point that I found myself skimming over parts. Then Jack Reacher starts spouting anti-war and anti-Bush sentiments, and inferring that people who are religious are extremists. Mr. Child has a perfect right to his beliefs, but leave Jack Reacher out of it. (SPOILER WARNING) Where is the Reacher of TRIPWIRE, who expressed such deep felt patriotism in defending a U.S. soldier from being labeled a murderer and deserter. Restoring the reputation of the Hobie's son brought tears to my eyes. Lee Child's compassionate description of Reacher's interaction with this elderly couple was a real highlight in the Jack Reacher series. I thought Lee Child must be a very caring person if he can show this tenderness in his writing. I have been a big Reacher fan. NOTHING TO LOSE was a real DISAPPOINTMENT!

2 out of 5 stars

Child Phones It In May 28, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is certainly a far cry from some of the other thrilling books Lee Child has penned. I get the impression, NOT that Lee Child has lost his touch, but that he just didn't really put enough time and effort into it. I don't think he was particularly inspired to write this book, as a result, the idea is a bit half-baked, the action is padded out and the characters do things because they aid the story, not because it is a normal thing for the characters to do. I love Jack Reacher as much as the next guy, but this story is more "Lee Child Meets a Deadline" than "Jack Reacher Has an Adventure".