Who is this book for?
- Fans of the Jack Reacher series who enjoy action-packed thrillers.
- Readers who appreciate complex plots with multiple twists and turns.
- Those who enjoy stories featuring a strong, resourceful protagonist overcoming difficult situations.
- Fans of crime fiction and espionage novels with international elements.
- Listeners who enjoy audiobooks narrated by Scott Brick.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers who prefer character-driven stories with deep character development.
- Fans of the early Jack Reacher novels who are sensitive to changes in the character or writing style.
- Those who dislike amnesia as a plot device or find it overused.
- Readers who prefer more realistic action scenarios and find Reacher's feats too implausible.
- People who are easily confused by complex plots or multiple character perspectives.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Action-packed and suspenseful thriller that keeps readers engaged
- Complex and twisted plot with surprising reveals and twists
- Maintains Reacher's signature style of conflict resolution and resourcefulness
- Introduces new dynamics with Reacher's memory loss, adding vulnerability to his character
- Well-written with smooth transitions between different points of view
- Includes the familiar elements Reacher fans expect (diners, coffee, capable female partner)
- Fast-paced narrative that never slows down
- Interesting criminal enterprise plot involving art forgeries and espionage
- Reacher's cleverness and pattern recognition skills are highlighted
- Narration by Scott Brick in the audiobook version is praised
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Some readers find the plot confusing or poorly explained
- Character development is considered shallow by some
- Loss of humor and charm present in earlier books of the series
- Reacher's character feels different or less developed compared to earlier novels
- Overuse of expository dialogue slows down the action
- Some find the premise of Reacher's amnesia to be a cheap plot device
- Lack of likable characters besides Reacher
- Reacher's actions with a broken wrist strain credibility for some readers
- Plot twists can feel heavy-handed or obvious to some
- Dialogue sometimes feels strained or mechanical
