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Personal (Jack Reacher, #19)

Lee Child
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Personal (Jack Reacher, #19)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Lee Child

Personal (Jack Reacher, #19)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

353

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lee Child's novel Personal, an individual named Jack Reacher, an ex-military cop, is called back into action to track down a skilled sniper targeting world leaders. Reacher's investigative journey takes him across various international locations as he unravels the complex plot behind the assassination attempts.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

147,534 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Lee Child's Personal highlight the novel's fast-paced, engaging plot and well-developed character, Jack Reacher. Critics appreciate Child's skill in maintaining suspense and delivering action. However, some readers find the plot formulaic and dialogue occasionally stilted. Overall, it's a solid addition to the Reacher series, satisfying fans with its familiar thrills.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Personal (Jack Reacher, #19)?

Readers who relish gripping, fast-paced thrillers with a lone-wolf protagonist, much like those in Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity or Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, will find Personal by Lee Child compelling. Fans of action-packed narratives and intricate plots where justice is served will undoubtedly be captivated.

4.1

147,534 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

353

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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