A Wanted Man

I promise this is the last Jack Reacher novel I review. But given that this is the year that the movie of one of Child’s novels is being released - starring that hopelessly miscast pretender Tom Cruise - there will be much hype around all things Reacher. Last year’s prequel The Affair showed Child back to his best and A Wanted Man isn’t far off it. My mate felt there wasn’t enough Jack dealing to the bad guys in it, but I’m a girl and a little bit of sensitive Jack was fine by me. Basically it’s the same premise - Jack encounters bad guys and vulnerable woman; Jack, through smarts, bravery and physical strength, overcomes bad guys and saves vulnerable woman; Jack moves on. What’s not to love?

I also found this book a bit slower than the rest but still a good read. I can not wait to see the movie but am disapointed Tom Cruise is cast as Reacher. I like Melissa suggestion of Daniel Craig.

This is a simmering, slow burning book- where Jack Reacher slowly and tortuously works out who the bad guys are. Then explodes into what he does best and starts a one man war to save himself, his friends and coincidently does some good for his country. Then, as usual, Jack moves on.
A slower paced book to start, but once he gets going he quickly adds to the body count.

I felt this book was a lot slower in parts and more sensitive to a female reader. In saying that, the book also had it's twists and turns to keep one in suspense. I have read all the books so far and would still recommend reading this book to anyone that likes the previous books.

Can't wait to read this last book. Not sure about the movie, your right about the cast of Tom Cruise???? Not even close. Who should it have been? Vin Diesel, Daniel Craig...