- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group) (1 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553814141
- ISBN-13: 978-0553814149
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (189 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 902,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`If Rolls-Royce wrote thrillers they would look a lot like the work of Child. This was the first Jack Reacher novel and...has one of the most intriguing heroes of our times... explosive drama'
--Daily Express --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--Daily Express --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The very first book by number one bestseller Lee Child, which introduces his iconic hero Jack Reacher.
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184 of 191 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I discovered Lee Child's work when I was given a novel for a present. I finished it in 2 days. 'THE KILLING FLOOR' is a dynamic, intricate thriller which literally keeps you turning the pages. The character of Jack Reacher is very strong; deceptively simply written and wholly engaging. He is quickly becoming one of my favourite fiction charcters. 'THE KILLING FLOOR' takes us through the perfect small-town America deep into the heart of Georgia. Here, Reacher becomes embroilled in a series of horrific killings - and recieves some news which makes the situation intensely personal. The relationships that the charcters develop balance the horror against which they are fighting, and up the stakes to breaking point. The story that unfolds is pacey; detailed and convoluted and manages to deliver a surprise with every turn of the page. Lee Child is one of the most talented writers to come out of England for many years. I hope the books continue with the same vitality that the predecessors have had. The films will be hardpressed to reproduce Reacher's dynamic charcter - good luck to them. If you intend to read one last book in your lifetime - read this one. Then read the rest.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Great opener to a series and kept me entertained, but "entertained" is definitely the right word as I was not kept guessing or intrigued by complex characters or subtle plot.
The clichés about Small Town America were many and, being a UK citizen writing about people and places of the USA, Child's made a little too much effort to sound American. Count how many times he uses the phrase ". . . as he nosed the car out of the parking lot . . . as he nosed the car into traffic. . . " - I actually started to laugh out loud. One of the characters is described in a way that made me envisage him as Colonel Sanders complete with white suit, string neck tie and rootin', tootin' manner about the way he patronises town folk!
That said, you may get the impression from the above that I am extremely critical, yet strangely, I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the book and the amount of 'stuff' that happens on almost every page. It was sufficiently satisfying that I have begun reading the second book and, no doubt, I will find myself hooked on the series.
I suppose, in many ways, it's a bit like first discovering John Grisham: You can't deny the 'readability' of his books, but they won't exactly challenge your intellect.
Great solid read, don't pass over due to some poor reviews here.
The clichés about Small Town America were many and, being a UK citizen writing about people and places of the USA, Child's made a little too much effort to sound American. Count how many times he uses the phrase ". . . as he nosed the car out of the parking lot . . . as he nosed the car into traffic. . . " - I actually started to laugh out loud. One of the characters is described in a way that made me envisage him as Colonel Sanders complete with white suit, string neck tie and rootin', tootin' manner about the way he patronises town folk!
That said, you may get the impression from the above that I am extremely critical, yet strangely, I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the book and the amount of 'stuff' that happens on almost every page. It was sufficiently satisfying that I have begun reading the second book and, no doubt, I will find myself hooked on the series.
I suppose, in many ways, it's a bit like first discovering John Grisham: You can't deny the 'readability' of his books, but they won't exactly challenge your intellect.
Great solid read, don't pass over due to some poor reviews here.
45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'd already read "Die Trying" and "Tripwire" when I got this book and I was afraid that it wouldn't be as good as those two, since it was Mr Child's first novel. How wrong I was!!! It's absolutely brilliant and really difficult to put down. I started reading it when I went away on holiday and as I could not put it down while walking through the airport I only narrowly escaped an embarassing accident.
As with the other two Jack Reacher books that I've read, I think the plot is really clever and exciting, the characters are well developed and the scenery is very easy to visualise. And contrary to a lot of other series with the same main character I'm amazed at how different Mr Child has managed to make these books. I'm ready to read number 4!
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I got this book as a present and after reading the overview on the back cover was a bit sceptical about it - I was expecting a lot of fighting and shooting in this book, and I'm... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Farmergirl
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I was expecting a kick arse action adventure which sadly this isn't however I did enjoy reading it. Good price.
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Worth a read when you're in a lazy mood. I have read a few other Jack Reacher novels and thought I would try the first. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. M. Maccormack
Brilliant way to start the Jack Reacher series
This was the first book I downloaded when i got my kindle in January and I've got to say it was a joy to read and found the book was full of some good twists and turns. Read more
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This was an ex-Libary book, which OK but quite scruffy...I don't think I will purchase another book this way. But thas content of the book was v.good.
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