Tripwire

by Lee Child
Tripwire cover
Good Books rating 4.12
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 4296
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780553811858
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2000-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 4

Jack Reacher, a former military cop, is living a quiet life in Key West, Florida, digging swimming pools by hand. His rugged appearance and invisible demeanor make him an intriguing figure, but he prefers to stay under the radar. /n/nWhen a private detective starts asking questions about him, Reacher's curiosity is piqued, and his life takes a dramatic turn. The detective is later found dead with his fingertips sliced off, leading Reacher to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections to a vicious Wall Street honcho, Hook Hobie, and the reappearance of a woman from his troubled past, drawing him into a complex and dangerous web of intrigue and violence.

Reviews
One Reading Nurse · 2024-01-29
exciting 4.50

The rotating points of view were interesting and engaging. The story kept the reader hooked from start to finish.

This reviewer really enjoyed the rotating points of view in Tripwire, finding them interesting and engaging. They appreciated how the story kept them hooked from start to finish. The action and suspense were particularly well-executed, making it a thrilling read. They also noted that the characters were well-developed, adding depth to the story. Overall, it was a satisfying and enjoyable experience.

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    Overall, I really like this one from start to finish.

    The rotating points of view were interesting and Child did a much better job making me care about the characters.

    The action, mystery, suspense and twists would keep you hooked.

Charlotte Anne Barker · 2022-06-23
thrilling 4.50

The book is a great read for anyone who enjoys action and adventure. The story is well-told and keeps the reader engaged.

This reviewer highly recommends Tripwire to anyone who enjoys action and adventure in novels. They found the story to be well-told and engaging, with a good balance of suspense and excitement. The reviewer appreciated the exploration of the army and the Vietnam War, which added depth to the narrative. They also noted that the characters were well-developed, making the story even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a great read.

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    Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action and adventure in novels.

    Tripwire is a great read for someone who wishes to get lost in a thrilling story.

    The action sequences are well-written and keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Book Blog Life · Jordann · 2020-05-04
engaging 3.50

They liked the book's concept but found the ending a bit predictable. They appreciated the action and the exploration of the army and the Vietnam War.

Jordann from The Book Blog Life found Tripwire to have a great concept, but they felt the ending was a bit predictable. Despite this, they enjoyed the action-packed sequences and the exploration of the army and the Vietnam War. They appreciated how Lee Child wove these elements into the story, making it a thrilling read. While they felt the conclusion could have been more surprising, they still found the book to be engaging and well-crafted. Jordann's overall impression was positive, with the book's strengths outweighing its minor flaws.

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    Tripwire has a great concept but the ending was a little predictable.

    I kinda knew how it was going to end without having all of the details.

    What I enjoyed most was the exploration of the army and the Vietnam War.

Violent World of Parker · 2012-04-29
engaging 4.00

The characters were great and the plots were epic. The length of the book was not an issue due to the engaging narrative.

The reviewer found the characters in Tripwire to be particularly great, which made the length of the book less of an issue. They described the plots as epic, indicating that the story was engaging and well-developed. The reviewer also appreciated the exploration of the army and the Vietnam War, which added depth to the narrative. Overall, they enjoyed the book and found it to be a thrilling read.

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    I didn't really mind the length of the first two novels because the characters were great and the plots were epic.

    Reacher himself describes the events in the book in a way that makes you feel like you are right there with him.

    The action sequences are well-written and keep you on the edge of your seat.

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