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55 of 58 found the following review helpful:
 Jack Bauer. . .er. . . Reacher Always Gets the Job DoneJun 08, 2006
By D. R. Jeanclerc
"Reader, Listener & Obsessive Observer"
"Die Trying" is the second installment in Lee Child's popular Jack Reacher series. Reacher is an ex-Army-MP-turned-vigilante-drifter, a tough guy with an unflinching sense of right and wrong who always manages to stumble into a situation in need of his style of correction.
In this book, Reacher happens on to the kidnapping of a government worker and not only ends up being snatched along with the target but also gets [...] as the prime suspect after being identified by witnesses. Bad luck for Reacher - worse luck for the bad guys. As Reacher uses his MP background to put together the clues, he discovers that this is no ordinary kidnapping of any ordinary person and that the perpetrators are out for much more than simple ransom. He has to solve the mysteries, save the girl, and stop the growing conspiracy - all before the nationwide manhunt mistakenly takes him down. It's all in a day's work for Jack Reacher.
The Reacher series is a throwback in action writing, unencumbered by modern sensitivities and moral ambiguities that plague so many other contemporary heroes. All characters are cut-and-dry either on the side of right or wrong, women are typically fodder for rescue and/or quick, passionate affairs, and all problems can be solved with the right mixture of brains and force. This world view can sometimes lead the books down a path of being overly simplistic or even hokey, but ultimately Reacher's charisma and conviction make for worthwhile Summer reading. Pacing is typically swift as Child's background as a television writer becomes apparent with each passing chapter. Book after book, the Reacher series is a mixture of "24", "CSI" and even a little bit of "McGyver".
"Die Trying" is a good volume in the Reacher series. It signals the beginning of the shift from Reacher as pure tough-guy action hero to mystery sleuth, which adds some needed depth. It's not quite as well-written as "The Enemy" or "Running Blind", but definitely worth a pickup for all Reacher fans.
57 of 67 found the following review helpful:
 Jack Reacher the Hero of the 21st Century.Apr 18, 1999
Die Trying is the sensational sequel to Killing Floor by Lee Child. If you haven't read Killing Floor I would recommend doing so before you read this book as it provides a basis for Reacher's character realism. As before the main character is Jack Reacher, ex military policeman and all round superhero. Reacher is intelligent, deductive and physically prodigous, so if you like heroes of the elite variety then this is the character for you. If you prefer cardiganed librarians and lack the ability to suspend disbelief (an essential criteria for FICTION readers) avoid this book as the storyline is astounding with a capital ASTOUND. Lee Child has produced a book that captivates and ensnares its readers with suspense, intrigue and a plot with more twists than a bowl of particularly tangled spaghetti. A man mountain of a psychopath, a beautiful FBI agent with more secrets than the FBI itself, moles galore and the president of the United States, all come together in the valleys of Montana, in a literary feast. If that isn't enough there's even a spot of romance (but not too much). All in all a book for those of us who believe in a world where heroes do exist.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
"I decided that once and for all I was going to make it or die trying." John JohnsonJan 23, 2010
By michael a. draper
Jack Reacher is walking down a Chicago street when he stops to help a woman with a cane, struggle with her dry cleaning. Three men approach her with weapons drawn and abduct her, bringing Reacher along with them.
They bring the prisoners to their enclave in Montana and hold the woman, FBI agent, Holly Johnson, as a bargaining chip for what they plan with the government.
Reacher shows the reader his many talents in this second installment of his stories. We see him as the lone man against seemingly insurmountable odds. He's highly analytical and possesses keen inteligence. He's also able to rationalize what his captors are planning and figure out a possible escape. In "Die Trying," Reacher shows his feelings and develops a fondness for Holly. His compassion and strength are two of the reasons why readers enjoy Reacher as a character and are able to sympathise with him.
The plot is original and the author provides a number of surprises and plot twists that keep the reader's attention and add to the enjoyment of the story.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
I'm hooked on Lee Child's Jack Reacher seriesFeb 27, 2006
By M. C. T. Henry Jr.
"henryct"
This was a very good sequel to the first Jack Reacher novel. Here, Reacher gets kidnapped along with an attractive FBI agent. The kidnappers drive cross-country until they reach Montana, where a secret militia has gathered. The FBI agent is the key to their plan, since her father is the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and her godfather is the President. This was a good thriller. The writing is intense but fluid.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Immediately immersingJan 24, 2006
By K. Nettekoven
"Kerstin"
I picked this book up on a plane from a friendly neighbor. I had no idea what I was going to read. I found the title inticing. I was immediately immersed and this is the first of the Jack Reacher stories that I read. I have read all but one and still find this the best one. So unlike the other reviewers who refer to Killing Floor as the best one as they had read it first, I believe this is it. I just finished Killing Floor and I really think Die Trying was so much better and had the character of Jack Reacher so well rounded up. After so many of Reacher's adventures, I noticed the tiny details that changed -i.e. he is always called Reacher and in this one, he is sometimes referred to as Jack.
All in all I am hooked to Reacher and wish there were more -because when I start, I cannot stop reading and read until 3am. And I am a big Hitchcock fan -and only find the mysteries and thrillers fascinating that I cannot figure out.
Keep going, Lee!
Thank you for the entertainment. What a great character you created.
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