Make Me

by Lee Child
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Good Books rating 4.5
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 4298
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9780593073896
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2015-09-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Jack Reacher, with no particular destination, finds himself in the remote town of Mother's Rest, expecting a quiet stopover. Instead, he encounters a woman searching for her missing colleague and a cryptic note hinting at two hundred deaths. The town's silent, watchful residents only deepen the mystery, drawing Reacher into an open-ended quest that promises danger and intrigue. /n/n As Reacher delves deeper, he uncovers layers of deception and darkness that threaten to consume him. The master of the thriller genre, Lee Child, delivers another heart-pounding adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Reviews
Laura Gonzalez · Laura Gonzalez · 2023-04-10
fantastic 4.50

The book captures all the best aspects of the Jack Reacher series, with a competent female sidekick and thrilling action. It's a must-read for fans of the genre.

Laura Gonzalez loved how Make Me encapsulates all the best elements of the Jack Reacher series. They particularly enjoyed the competent female sidekick and the thrilling action sequences. The book's pacing and the development of the characters were highlighted as standout features. The reviewer found the story to be a compelling read, with a good balance of action and character development. The travel elements and the small-town setting added to the overall appeal of the book.

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    What I loved about Make Me is the fact that it contains all the best aspects of Reacher (competent female sidekick, kick ass, travel, small town, new characters, old characters, great plot, great action, great suspense, great ending).

    It’s a book that you will not want to put down once you start reading, and it’s a testament to Lee Child’s skill as a storyteller.

    Make Me is a must-read for fans of the genre and a great addition to the Jack Reacher series.

Rhapsody in Books Weblog · 2016-04-07
excellent 4.50

The book is one of the best in the Jack Reacher series, despite its formulaic nature. It stands out with its engaging plot and well-developed characters.

This reviewer has read about 8 of the Jack Reacher novels and found this one to be one of the best, despite the series' formulaic nature. They appreciated the engaging plot and well-developed characters, which made it stand out. The story's pacing and the interplay between the characters were particularly noteworthy, making it a compelling read. The reviewer enjoyed the balance of action and character development, which kept them hooked throughout.

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    Make Me is the latest of 20 “Jack Reacher” novels by Lee Child.

    I have read about 8 of them, and although they are a bit formulaic, this is one of the best, if not the best.

    This is one of the best, if not the best, of the Jack Reacher books.

Amazon · 2015-09-21
great 4.50

This is one of Child's best works in a while, combining psychological duels, set-piece violence, and a touch of humor. It's a heart-stopping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

This reviewer found Make Me to be one of Lee Child's best works in recent times. They appreciated the blend of psychological duels, set-piece violence, and a touch of humor, which added depth to the story. The book's pacing and suspense were particularly noteworthy, keeping the reader on the edge of their seats. The interplay between the characters and the cleverly crafted plot made it a heart-stopping thriller. The reviewer also enjoyed the detective-story and romcom elements, which added a unique twist to the usual Jack Reacher formula.

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    Child's best for some time...with detective-story and romcom elements (even sly humour) on top of the psychological duels and set-piece violence.

    It's a heart-stopping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

    Make Me is a must-read for fans of the genre and a great addition to the Jack Reacher series.

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