Die Trying

by Lee Child
Die Trying cover
Good Books rating 3.25
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 4297
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780553505412
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 1999-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 4

In Die Trying, Jack Reacher, a footloose former army cop, stumbles into a kidnapping plot while helping a woman on crutches. Locked in a van with her, he learns she claims to be an FBI agent. As they are taken to a remote location, Reacher must use his skills and wit to survive./n/nThe novel is packed with non-stop action and gritty suspense, featuring one of fiction's most exciting action heroes. Reacher's tough exterior and romantic allure make him a compelling protagonist in this tightly plotted thriller.

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.

Warm Days Will Never Cease · 2016-10-20
great 4.00

This book has a great plot and introduces a compelling new character. However, the plot can be a bit winding at times.

The reviewer from Warm Days Will Never Cease found Die Trying to be a very good read, particularly praising the plot and the introduction of a new female lead, FBI agent Holly. They felt that the plot was well-structured and full of twists and turns, which kept them interested throughout. However, they also noted that the plot can be a bit winding at times, which might make it less straightforward for some readers. Overall, they think it's a solid thriller with a lot to offer.

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    Overall, it is a very good book.

    The plot is great, with plenty of twists and turns.

    It introduces a new female lead, FBI agent Holly.

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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