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Julia H. (Excelsior, MN)
Gone Tomorrow
At long last, I have tried out Lee Child and a Jack Reacher novel! I wasn't disappointed in this very tall, loner of a hero or in Child's ability to keep me turning pages as fast as I could. The story pounds along as Reacher makes his way around Manhattan, followed by all kinds of people. I think the inclusion of Theresa Lee and Jacob Mark as slightly more fleshed out characters was good, otherwise, there's just not a lot of time to get to know many of the players very well. I will warn that there are some pretty gritty details as the story swells, but it didn't stem my enjoyment of the book.
Teresa C. (Pickerington, OH)
Gone Tomorrow
This is only the second Jack Reacher book I've read..it was decent. Good plotline and kept my interest until the very end. It was a quick and easy read and I'd recommend it to fans of espionage style thrillers.
Margaret H. (Springfield, VA)
Gone Tomorrow
Lee Child presents another fast moving and convoluted Jack Reacher adventure. The book opens on a New York subway where Jack observes a suicide which leads him to a confusing mystery involving a senate candidate: a woman and her cohorts from the Ukraine (or is it somewhere else); the NYPD; the FBI; and the DOD. All of them are looking for a missing memory stick. The book may be slowed down a bit for readers by the details of wandering through the streets of New York and there is plenty of violence. All in all it results in a good read for those looking for action packed adventures.
Donna Wolfe
Lee Child is a definite contender for best in his genre
Lee Child's pacing is the best in his genre. In "Gone Tomorrow," he uses several very suspense-filled chapters for his main character Jack Reacher to decide if a woman on a subway is a suicide bomber. (See Hitchcock's bomb theory.)
Because of his control over his writing, extensive vocabulary, interesting characters, stunning plots, and timely subject matter, he may just be the best in his field today.
I did have to skip a couple of pages twice because of the extensive violence.
Janice M. (Holland, MI)
Fast paced and loaded with action
Loved "Gone Tomorrow". The tension starts on the first page and keeps you hooked through the end. I will be passing this on to my husband. It would be a great read for the reluctant adult male that you might know. I don't feel it would be a good fit with my all female book group (maybe a men's book club would enjoy discussing it however).
Gina W. (Thomasville, AL)
Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child
"Gone Tomorrow" was my 1st Reacher novel. It won't be my last. Reacher, retired military, is the ultimate fighting machine. He reminded me of an older version of the "Bourne" character. The plot elements involving government's use of the Patriot Act hint at what all Americans fear, losing individual rights. Reacher is tough and fearless. If I needed protection, I would want him on my side.
Carol J. (Isle, MN)
Subways of New York
This was my first Lee Child/Jack Reacher book; don't think it will be my last. The book drew me in from the start and kept my interest throughout all the twists and turns of plot and geography. I enjoyed the contemporary plot; informative and potentially realistic. As was pointed out by another reviewer, a fair amount of violence, but I did not feel it was excessive. Would recommend the book to anyone who likes a well written mystery/espionage novel with an engaging main character. Looking forward to meeting Jack Reacher again.
Wendy R. (Riverside, CA)
Fast Paced and Entertaining Read
The story that unfolds is full of unexpected twists and turns and multi-layered. Reacher finds himself the target of both the bad and the good guys. The novel reminded me of a Greg Rucka novel, with the tough, no nonsense hero at its helm. It's purely entertaining even if not entirely believable--and that's okay. It was easy to fall into Jack Reacher's world for a short while and ride the subways of New York along with him. I was hooked from page one.
