Kidnap in New York is a favourite subject in hard-hitting thrillers, but Child manages to be unusual and inventive, without sacrificing his talent for description and characterisation. The sound and feel of New York, the silence of the English countryside, the anger and despair of those involved, come over true and solid. The ties to the military in far-off places gives this an extra dimension. Reacher is slightly less plausible as super-hero, but for his fans a gripping read.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 61 Summer 2011 ) |
