Tripwire is a great read for someone who wishes to get into reading without the flowery language that can often cloud a great narrative. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action and adventure in novels. ![]() The specificality of his writing appears to be exactly what the reader needs to allow themselves to be immersed in Reacher’s world. Child’s knowledge of guns and, in particular, Fighter planes, are so accurate that you would almost expect him to have flown a Fighter jet or have used a few of the guns he describes so well. One of the most impressive elements of this book, is Lee Child’s attention to detail. ![]() As a writer myself, I find his use of structure intriguing how he creates tension and suspense with no nonsense language is mesmerizing. This is the first book in the Reacher series I’ve read and it definitely won’t be my last. The pace of both narrative scenes quicken at the same time until reader is found racing to the finish line with Reacher on the lookout. The book alternates between Reacher and Chester’s situation, in order to set the scene for the reader that will eventually overlap these narratives together. Tripwire follows Reacher in the hopes of finding a missing soldier whilst the reader is simultaneously observing Chester Stone’s lifestyle and failing business. Tripwire focuses mostly on Jack Reacher’s army life and what his possible future may look like. After retracing Costello’s movements, Reacher finds himself returning to his army roots, in search for a missing soldier. The book begins in a sunny Key West, when a man called Costello is looking for Reacher. ![]() Tripwire by Lee Child, Paperback, Transworld Publishers, 544 pages, £8.99, Waterstones.
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