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Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26)

Lee Child, Andrew Child
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Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Lee Child, Andrew Child

Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Arizona • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child features Jack Reacher aiding ex-FBI agent Michaela Fenton in a border town's violent mystery. The novel continues the gripping saga with Reacher’s unwavering sense of justice and thrilling action.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

123,033 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Better off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child delivers the action and suspense characteristic of the Jack Reacher series. While readers appreciated the fast pace and thrilling combat scenes, some felt the plot was formulaic and lacked depth. Overall, it is a solid addition for Reacher fans but may not win over new readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Better Off Dead (Jack Reacher, #26)?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, action-packed thrillers with a strong, resourceful protagonist will be captivated by Better off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child. Fans of the Jack Reacher series, similar to The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum and Patriot Games by Tom Clancy, will appreciate the gripping narrative and relentless suspense.

4.0

123,033 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Arizona • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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