My Opinion Of The Novel Nothing To Lose
In the beginning, I was loving it.
By the last paragraph, I had mixed emotions--love & hate.
Again I found Reacher in a situation of his own making. He could have moved on. He didn't. But isn't this what we love about immovable Reacher? Sometimes. But not in this book.
As usual, the characters Reacher incounters in this novel are fascinating. Even if the book is lacking in plot believability, the characterizations are superb.
The ending of this novel was not satisfying to me. I was not comfortable with our Reacher acting as God. I won't reveal what he did, but what he caused to happen, did not settle well with me. It could have been handled differently. If you disagree, please respond.
The best thing about the novel (for Me) is that it is set in Colorado. Descriptions are right on. For example, as Reacher is travelling east from the town of Despair to Hope, he sees "...the dawn waiting to happen up ahead." on page 176. (I have seen this!) The small town of Hope is the dawn; however, the day will keep moving to Dispair.
It was worth the time.
A new Reacher Novel will be out in 2009!
If you do not trust me, read this review:
A review of Nothing to Lose
This review by "Max" is so much better written than mine!
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Nothing to Lose (Jack Reacher, No. 12)
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#12 in the Jack Reacher Series. Not as good as the other novels in the series, but it is worth your time.
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What did you think?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great read.
Not the best Reacher I have read.
c.J. says:
did not like this last escapade of Jack Reacher. Lee Child seemed bored, and just threw words out. ALL of the other books we have LOVED. Sorry
Posted August 17, 2008
Read My Favorite scene in NOTHING TO LOSE
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I have included my favorite scene in Nothing to Lose. Please add yours to the list--but do not be a spoiler!
"Was it Worth It?" page 272
Reacher unbuttoned his shirt and slipped it off. Vaughan ..touched the ridged skin, very gently. Her fingertips were cool and smooth. They burned him, like electricity.
"What was it?" she asked.
"A truck bomb in Beirut."
"Shrapnel?"
"Part of a man who was standing closer."
"That's awful."
"For him. Not for me.. Metal might have killed me."
"Was it worth it?"
Reacher said, "No. Of course not. It hasn't been worth it for a long time."
How long a time?"
"Since 1945."1 point
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My fav is Echo Burning.
Reacher-isms
What did Jack say in Nothing To Lose that just wowed you?
I'll show you mine, now you show me yours!
Dialogue, that is!
What Reacher says to Lucy "Lucky" Anderson
Lucy says "Who are you?"
"Just a guy."
"How did you know my name wasn't Anne? How did you know I'm not in school in Miami?"
"A long time ago I was a cop. In the military. I still know things."0 points
What Reacher says to himself all thru the novel
"Look at yourself. What do you see?"0 points
Who Should Play Reacher in the movies?
Who Would Be Reacher In A Movie?
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See the pictures and the websites of my nominees below.
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Some of the actors listed here might be unfamiliar to you. The pictures and the DVDs will help you recognize them.
If this poll is not working, I apologize. Sometimes one cannot control cyberville.
Kevin Durand
Kevin Durand on DVD
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3:10 to Yuma [Blu-ray]
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Thomas Jane
Thomas Jane on DVD
Ray Stevenson
Rey Stevenson on DVD
Clive Owen
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Jason Statham
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Mar 22, 2009 @ 6:50 am
- Jack Reacher is an author that I have missed. Nice review here; I'll have to look him up.
Brenda
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