Night School
Night School
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureHamburg, Germany • 1990s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Night School by Lee Child, readers follow Jack Reacher, an investigator who teams up with agencies to prevent a global threat. Set in the mid-1990s, Reacher navigates a complex, covert operation involving international intrigue, focusing on a high-stakes mission that tests his skills and resourcefulness.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Gritty
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
150,873 ratings
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Review Roundup
Lee Child's Night School offers a thrilling prequel featuring Jack Reacher. Reviewers praise its fast-paced action and suspenseful plot. Fans appreciate Reacher's reliable character, though some mention that the story feels formulaic. While the setting and historical context add depth, others feel that it doesn't break new ground in the series. Overall, it’s engaging for Reacher enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Night School?
Readers who enjoy Night School by Lee Child typically crave fast-paced thrillers with military and espionage elements. Fans of Vince Flynn’s American Assassin or Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity will appreciate the action and suspense, as well as the intelligent and resourceful protagonist found in Child’s work.
150,873 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
14
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureHamburg, Germany • 1990s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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