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Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2)

Lee Child
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Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Lee Child

Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

567

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • 1990s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Die Trying by Lee Child, former military policeman Jack Reacher becomes entangled in a kidnapping when he assists an injured woman. As they navigate their captors and uncover the truth behind the abduction, Reacher demonstrates his exceptional survival skills and resourcefulness. This second book in the Jack Reacher series combines suspense with action-packed scenarios.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

201,747 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lee Child's Die Trying delivers a gripping narrative featuring Jack Reacher, with many praising its fast-paced action and complex plot. Positive feedback highlights Child's ability to maintain suspense and develop engaging characters. Criticisms often point to the occasional predictability and formulaic elements, yet overall, the novel stands as a solid addition to the thriller genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Die Trying (Jack Reacher, #2)?

Fans of high-stakes thrillers and relentless action will relish Lee Child’s Die Trying. Ideal for readers of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity and Vince Flynn’s American Assassin, this novel appeals to those who enjoy military precision, intricate plots, and a lone, resourceful protagonist battling against formidable odds.

4.2

201,747 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

567

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • 1990s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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