Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, No. 1)

Simply put, this book is a work of well-researched magnificence. Whether you read a page every thirty seconds or over the course of a few minutes, this book has a narrative flow that is consistent and one that does not feel forced in any way. Though Child's book excels in its style, it does not falter in its content, as it proves to be an exceptionally well thought-out thriller, with a complex...more

Simply put, this book is a work of well-researched magnificence. Whether you read a page every thirty seconds or over the course of a few minutes, this book has a narrative flow that is consistent and one that does not feel forced in any way. Though Child's book excels in its style, it does not falter in its content, as it proves to be an exceptionally well thought-out thriller, with a complex plot that you wouldn't think could be explained any clearer than Child does. As a writer myself I admire Lee Child's works, as all throughout you see little nuances that inspire you to be more creative with the subtle details of your characters. Though every book in the series is a collection of obscure research, a dynamic style, and a character that you could only dream to be in real life (and one who only gets more and more badass), this has remained my favourite of the series. This may be because, unlike most of the series, Killing Floor is written from the first-person, something challenging to do in a novel like this. Pulled off masterfully, Child demonstrates the reasons why first-person narrative can be superior to third-person: tension, empathy, and as a book opening the a series it helps you gain a fast understanding of the protagonist you will follow.   hide

I was working in a bookstore in Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia when this was first released in hardcover. There was a piece of paper folded around the cover with words to the effect of "You'll love this book or your money back." The publisher gave the store a reading copy to help us promote it. Well, this book became one of the highest selling titles in the store whilst I was there. Even...more

I was working in a bookstore in Ringwood, Melbourne, Australia when this was first released in hardcover. There was a piece of paper folded around the cover with words to the effect of "You'll love this book or your money back." The publisher gave the store a reading copy to help us promote it. Well, this book became one of the highest selling titles in the store whilst I was there. Even though there was a free copy available, I paid for my own copy and it takes pride of place on my shelf to this day, next to the other ten titles in the series. I love these books, the character, the writing style. Child doesn't change his prose when directing action scenes. This gives the story a consistent pace and allows the reader to take their time and savor the pages as the characters narrowly escape disaster at every turn. Jack Reacher is a hero for the ages. I hope they never make a movie about him and his adventures because I don't want the pure image Child has created in my head diluted by another directors interpretation. Basically, I cannot recommend this book and the entire series enough!   hide

Lee Child's first and one of his best from the famed and aclaimed series about Jack Reacher. Great story line and all the usual elements that make the books in this series fun to read and impossible to put down. First time readers of this series should start with this book.

One of my ALL TIME favs. Loved the way at the end of the chapter you think you know whats going on & then BAM! I couldnt put it down! Jack rocks! (I prefer the 1st person Reacher books.) I always recommend this book to anyone that likes this type of story. I always ask when they're done...who would you pick to play Reacher in a movie?