Jack Reacher Running Blind, Book 4, (Paperback)

from MSWallack

Although I'm not usually a fan of mysteries, I've always been a sucker for a good (really good) serial killer novel. In Running Blind, Lee Child combines an inventive serial killer novel with a great, non-traditional character in Jack Reacher. Maybe I've just read too many of these, but I was abl...

from AnnieMod

When we left Reacher at the end of the previous novel, he had a house and a girlfriend and his nomadic days seemed to be behind him. We find him in the same spot here - except as expected, he is not really adapting well to his new life. The girlfriend is not a problem, the "stay in one place and ...

from JohnWCuluris

There's a saying in retail: One bad experience can undo ten good ones. The previous Jack Reacher novel, Tripwire, was that bad experience. The final surprise was obvious and there was a lot of wasted time getting to it. It made me forget how much I enjoyed the previous two. Running Blind is back ...

from unrequitedlibrarian

Tone of language: Poetic and atmospheric Characters: Fiercely independent and in conflict with one another Plot twists: Bizarre murders require much rethinking to solve Pace: The FBI's large resources speed up the investigation. Values: People should do what they really want Sexuality: Undercurre...

from swl

Much better than the only other LC book I've read. I don't entirely "get" Reacher, and I'm not sure I should have to read the whole series in order to understand him. It's a tough job, but I think every book in a series has to adequately present the characters. What I liked best about the book: R...