Die Trying

by Lee Child
Die Trying cover
Good Books rating 3.0
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 4297
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780553505412
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 1999-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

In the heart of Chicago, Jack Reacher's day takes a dramatic turn when he's kidnapped alongside a woman on crutches who claims to be an FBI agent. Locked in a van racing across America, Reacher must unravel the mystery of their abduction while facing insurmountable odds. The woman's toughness and Reacher's raw courage and cunning are put to the test as they confront their captors. Full of non-stop action and gritty suspense, 'Die Trying' is a tightly plotted thriller that showcases one of fiction's most exciting action heroes. The novel's fast-paced narrative and intricate plot keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a must-read for fans of intense, high-stakes adventures.

Reviews
One Reading Nurse · 2023-09-22
excellent 4.00

They found Die Trying to be an improvement over the first book, with exciting and tense moments that made it hard to put down. The characters felt more developed and the story was more engaging.

One Reading Nurse thought Die Trying was a significant step up from The Killing Floor. They found the book to be exciting, tense, and hard to put down. The characters felt more developed, and the story was more engaging, making it a better overall read. They appreciated the shorter length and the way the plot kept them on the edge of their seat. The reviewer enjoyed the audiobook format, which added to their overall positive experience with the book.

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    I think Die Trying is in every way a better book than The Killing Floor.

    It was exciting, tense, hard to put down, shorter, and I think the characters all felt more developed.

    The story kept me on the edge of my seat.

The Book Blog Life · Jordann · 2020-01-29
good 3.00

They found the second novel in the Jack Reacher series less engaging initially but ultimately captivating. The characters and plot kept them hooked by the end. They enjoyed the twists and turns, despite a slower start.

Jordann started off feeling that Die Trying didn't grab their attention as much as the first book in the series. However, they found the characters and plot to be compelling by the end, making it a satisfying read. They appreciated the twists and turns, even if the beginning was a bit slow. Overall, they enjoyed the book and found it to be a solid addition to the Jack Reacher series. They liked the way the story unfolded and how the characters were developed, making it a worthwhile read despite the initial slow pace.

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    This one didn't grab my attention as much as the first but by the end I was hooked.

    I did enjoy the twists and turns.

    The characters and plot kept me hooked by the end.

Becky's Blogs · Becky · 2012-07-20
poor 2.00

They found the book to be repetitive and boring, with unnecessary length and political references that detracted from the story. They felt it could have been shorter and more focused.

Becky found Die Trying to be a disappointing read. They thought the book was repetitive and boring, with a lot of unnecessary length that could have been cut down. The political references were also a detraction, making the story feel less engaging. They felt that the book could have been more focused and concise, which would have improved their overall experience. Despite the popular reception of the series, they did not find this particular book to be as enjoyable as they had hoped.

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    It was repetitive, boring, and just un-needed really, the book was about 200 pages too long.

    It also got quite political, with references to the ...

    I was really disappointed with this book.

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