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One Shot (Jack Reacher #9)

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Six shots. Five dead. One heartland city thrown into a state of terror. But within hours the cops have it solved: a slam-dunk case. Except for one thing. The accused man says: You got the wrong guy. Then he says: Get Reacher for me. And sure enough, from the world he lives in--no phone, no address, no commitments-ex-military investigator Jack Reacher is coming. In Lee Chil...more

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Published March 24th 2009 by Dell (first published 2005)

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Feb 06, 2013 Stevedutch rated it 4 of 5 stars

Nobody should pick up a Jack Reacher novel and expect great literature. I might be wrong but I suspect that that isn’t Lee Child’s purpose. What you get instead is a good dollop of wish-fulfilment, good writing, beautiful, intelligent and feisty females who are either integral to the development of the plot or just along for the ride, and implausible story lines! One shot is no exception – why change a winning formula? In Reacher, Child has created a character who is, perhaps, not quite the guy...more

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Mar 11, 2009 David rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: completed

A sniper guns down five people. The evidence against him is overwhelming. When questioned by the police he declares bluntly that they have the wrong man. Then he says, "Get Reacher." The cops have no idea who Reacher is, but you and I should know, because, if we are reading in order this is # 9 in the series. (oops- I read this one out of order)..

Reacher, however, is on the way already? Why? Because, the sniper committed the same type of crime during the Persian Gulf War and got away with it--...more

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Jun 03, 2013 Ugh rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What to do when you face a 5-hour wait in Prague airport, a 2-hour flight, a 1-hour train journey and a 1-hour bus journey, all of it without reading matter?

Well you buy more reading matter of course, but Prague airport has rather limited options.

I could have bought a second copy of the book sitting shiny and new back in my flat awaiting my attention, Nate Silver's The Signal and The Noise, but I didn't really want to waste a tenner.

I could have bought Nassim Taleb's Antifragile, but given that...more

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May 17, 2013 Eero rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: library-loan

Without having seen the film I can see why this book was a good choice: it has a decent, twisty plot and a good (I would say colourful, but ethnically that would be incorrect) cast of characters. Although Tom Cruise is physically nothing like Reacher, I don't doubt he can play the character otherwise. After all, another big guy Philip Marlowe was played most iconically by the tiny Humphrey Bogart.

Now I am almost tempted to see the movie.

Perhaps Reacher would work better as a TV series. The novel...more

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May 13, 2013 Lise rated it 5 of 5 stars

Back to back Jack. Certainly a great way to spend my Spring vacation & wipe out memories of my last vacation - spent in the cold & the dark for 10 days following Hurricane Sandy. But I digress! Back to Jack. In One Shot, only Reacher can solve the case of a sniper attack on innocent civilians in a business plaza. And the guy they nab demands they call Reacher - who's got plenty of reason to believe the guy is guilty. As often happens Reacher ends up on the wrong side of not only the cadr...more Back to back Jack. Certainly a great way to spend my Spring vacation & wipe out memories of my last vacation - spent in the cold & the dark for 10 days following Hurricane Sandy. But I digress! Back to Jack. In One Shot, only Reacher can solve the case of a sniper attack on innocent civilians in a business plaza. And the guy they nab demands they call Reacher - who's got plenty of reason to believe the guy is guilty. As often happens Reacher ends up on the wrong side of not only the cadre of seriously bad dudes, but of the cops as well, and he had to keep out of the hands of either side as he looks for answers; even though he's more than happy to let the accused be convicted of the crime. There is in depth background of life in a Russian gulag, and how the experience turned some of the survivors into cold, hard killers with little expectation that life will end any way except badly - for them or their enemies. And Child does a great job illustrating sisterly love for a man in the legal bull's eye. I loved some of the interludes that introduce great characters (like ex-Marine Chase and his shooting range), and there was a tremendous amount of intel on the care and feeding of weapons of all types (that even this non-gun gal could grasp). Aso interwoven is how the media works and deals with breaking news and the hungry news anchor is just one of the terrific women in One Shot. From a laywer breaking away from her father's influence, to the news anchor, and the stalwart sister, right up to a sexy Brigadier General with whom Reacher reconnects, thinking fondly that he'd enjoyed waking up next to "a woman he had to salute in the morning". My only moment of less than thrilled reading was the quick (and too easy) dispatch of the biggest bad guy - I do so love to read of Reacher's knock-down-drag-out battles with the tough guys. Though the method of dispatch was unusual, and Reacher's cold dealing of justice shines throughout the great climactic showdown. WARNING - this book deals with a mass shooting in a crowd and with recent events fresh in our minds, be cautioned.(less)

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May 07, 2013 Connor Dunn rated it 4 of 5 stars

"One Shot" is a book by famous author, Lee Child. He has written a great number of popular books such as "The Enemy" and "Killing Floor". The genre of this book would probably be thriller, or mystery. It's full of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and it's an easy book to get lost in and a hard one to put down.

"One Shot" is the ninth book in the "Jack Reacher" series, and it's considered one of the best books in the series as well. This novel starts out more slowly than the o...more "One Shot" is a book by famous author, Lee Child. He has written a great number of popular books such as "The Enemy" and "Killing Floor". The genre of this book would probably be thriller, or mystery. It's full of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat and it's an easy book to get lost in and a hard one to put down.

"One Shot" is the ninth book in the "Jack Reacher" series, and it's considered one of the best books in the series as well. This novel starts out more slowly than the others, the main protagonist, Jack Reacher, isn't introduced until the second or third chapter. By then you're already aware of the plotline in its simplest form.

In the early pages of "One Shot" there is a shooting at a town square. There were six shots fired and 5 people killed, and you get to watch it all unfold from the perspective of the shooter. Soon after the massacre is committed, police begin to investigate the incident. Almost immediately they are able to identify the alleged killer. The evidence against him is rock solid. Most of the officers think it's too good to be true. When they bring the suspected murderer in to interrogate him, he says only two things; "You've got the wrong guy" and "Get jack Reacher for me". No one is able to find out who this man, Jack Reacher is,until he comes in to the station looking for the alleged killer. When Reacher first arrives he believes that the suspect is the murderer and has no doubts about it. The only thing that seems to not fit in is why he would ask for Reacher personally, when Reacher promised the killer that if he were to harm anyone ever again, he would personally oversee his death. After more investigation, Reacher begins to find more and more irregularities in this case, until he decides that the alleged killer was framed.

This book was full of suspense and has a lot of clever dialogue as well as intense fight scenes and romance when it's needed. This book really does have everything you could possibly want and you rarely become bored. Obviously, my favorite character in this novel is, Jack Reacher. This is not only because the story revolves around him but also because of the way Lee Child was able to portray him. Reacher is a 6 foot 5, strong, skilled fighter, and former military police officer. But don't let that fool you, just because he was once a police officer does not mean that he always obeys the law.

Overall, this is not a book that you should read when you want to be intellectually challenged, because the plot never really gets too complicated. But, this book is full of action and suspense that makes you want to keep reading.

I liked this book very much, and I'm excited to begin reading the other books in this series and to learn more about the wild adventures of Jack Reacher.
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May 07, 2013 Kat rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. i dont remember reading this , tho i know i must have. its really good. i wanted to read it again before seeing the movie. i dont know how they put tom cruz in the role when reacher is 6'5"

its good

he is in a small town where a mass sniper shooting took place killing 4 people. im thinking its not random, one of them was the target

there are 5 russians involved somehow

the man accused of shooting was someone reacher knew in the war, he had killed 4 people , later turned out they were stealing. he go...more

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Apr 25, 2013 David Ramirer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: jack-reacher

nachdem mir der film mit tom cruise (jack reacher) so gut gefallen hatte, wollte ich die romanvorlage natürlich auch lesen. "sniper" (original: one shot) ist ein großartiger roman, der auch im film gut umgesetzt wurde (ich konnte keine, mich oft so sehr störenden inkonsequenzen zwischen film+buch erkennen).
wie gesagt: großartiges buch, die geschichte ist gut erzählt und mit der für die jack reacher geschichten offenbar typischen härte umgesetzt.

jack reacher passt überdies als figur weit besser i...more

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Apr 23, 2013 Terri Powers rated it 4 of 5 stars

One Shot, by Lee Child, started out slowly, building up to when Jack Reacher arrives on the scene. In fact, after reading several pages I wondered if it was a Reacher novel, but when I skipped ahead a few more chapters his name showed up.

So I settled back to build up my anticipation, reading about the crime that shook the medium-sized midwestern town, the criminal investigation, the killer’s misfortune in the county jail he was being held in and his subsequent trip to the hospital, the prosecuto...more

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Apr 21, 2013 Watchingthewords rated it 4 of 5 stars

One Shot is the ninth book in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and was recently made into a movie starring Tom Cruise. In the books Reacher is 6’5”, 250 lbs, with a 50” chest, blond hair and blue eyes – Tom Cruise? Not seeing it, but since I haven’t seen the movie I can’t complain too loudly – I’ve heard that it actually works… I’ll let you know what I think once I’ve actually seen the movie!

Anyway… Reacher is a former military policeman who now wanders the country freely – no vehicle, no lu...more One Shot is the ninth book in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and was recently made into a movie starring Tom Cruise. In the books Reacher is 6’5”, 250 lbs, with a 50” chest, blond hair and blue eyes – Tom Cruise? Not seeing it, but since I haven’t seen the movie I can’t complain too loudly – I’ve heard that it actually works… I’ll let you know what I think once I’ve actually seen the movie!

Anyway… Reacher is a former military policeman who now wanders the country freely – no vehicle, no luggage, no home, no credit cards – and manages to get entrenched in one disastrous situation after another. Not only is he a really large and well-built and apparently good-looking guy, he is smart, resourceful, and does not hesitate when doling out justice according to his own moral code. Much of his world is black and white with very little room for gray, he always sticks up for the innocent and the downtrodden, he always gets his guy (often brutally) and he always saves the day before he moves on and leaves another love-struck woman behind him. While the books are mysteries, they are heavy on the action and the suspense, not simple whodunits. The stories in the series are smart, suspenseful and fast-paced with just enough humor and romance thrown in to keep all that action from getting boring.

In One Shot six shots are fired from a parking garage into a crowded street leaving five people dead. The police quickly gather a watertight case against James Barr, a former military sniper. Barr denies his guilt and only asks for one thing – Jack Reacher. Reacher is already on his way having seen the story on the news, but he and Barr have a history, and he is no friend of Barr’s. When Barr is severely beaten while in prison, Reacher, Barr’s attorney, his sister, a reporter, and a private investigator will have to find out what actually happened and bring about Reacher’s own brand of justice. Like all Reacher novels that I’ve read, this one keeps you guessing (who’s the traitor, what part did Barr play, why did any of this happen?) and in suspense until the very end (even though you know – logically – that Reacher isn’t going to die – there ARE more Reacher books!).

If you like action and suspense in your mysteries, this series is definitely worth checking out at your local library (and if you don’t like it they have an excellent return policy!).

See more on my blog at www.watchingthewords.com!
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Feb 12, 2013 Colby rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked this up at Walgreens a few weeks ago because I'd seen a preview for the film version and thought it looked good. According to my reliable sources, the film wasn't that good. I suppose I'd have to say the same for the book.

Jack Reacher is the hero of this novel. He is a former military police officer who now roams the country in a sort of anti-quest, shunning attachments and refusing to linger in any one place for too long. One Shot begins (as every mystery novel does) with a crime. A s...more I picked this up at Walgreens a few weeks ago because I'd seen a preview for the film version and thought it looked good. According to my reliable sources, the film wasn't that good. I suppose I'd have to say the same for the book.

Jack Reacher is the hero of this novel. He is a former military police officer who now roams the country in a sort of anti-quest, shunning attachments and refusing to linger in any one place for too long. One Shot begins (as every mystery novel does) with a crime. A sniper shoots five people in the busy plaza of a small Indiana city. It seems like an open and shut case. The assailant left behind a ton of evidence and the police are able to pick him up within hours. There's only one problem: The guy they finger for the job happens to be the same man who got away with shooting a number of his fellow soldiers in a similar way during the first Iraq war. The Pentagon didn't want the bad press and so the man walked...after being caught by a brilliant young investigator named Jack Reacher. Reacher made the man a promise: If he lived clean, he'd be fine; but if he ever stepped out of line--even a little bit--Reacher would personally hunt him down and "take care" of him. Well, the man has apparently stepped out of line, and Reacher is in town to keep the promise he made years before. You've probably guessed by now that things are more complicated than they seem. You can probably also guess the following: There are a few beautiful women for Reacher to either sleep or flirt with; there are some shady Eastern Europeans following Reacher around; and Reacher is a total badass.

All of this is to say that this book is entertaining, even good, without being remarkable. There are a number of plot holes. The characters are wooden, especially (shock) the women. Reacher himself is less interesting than some of the better heroes of these kinds of books. What makes Sam Spade, James Bond, Raylan Givens, and the like compelling heroes is that they are conflicted, fully-formed characters with things to gain and things to lose. They all fit the same type: the man who wants to have nothing to lose but secretly cares about something or someone. Reacher is too one dimensional. I love the idea of a guy on a mission to keep a promise he could have easily forgotten, but Lee Child doesn't seem as interested in this concept as he is in writing a character who is "cool." Anything with any potential depth gets pushed behind the basic plot and the occasional fight.

I was entertained by Jack Reacher. But I was not captivated by Jack Reacher. I'd be alright without reading another book about him. That's the key: I WANT to read more about Sam Spade. I WANT to read more about James Bond. I WANT to read more about Raylan Givens. I honestly can't see how Child has milked Reacher for more than one book. Nice, breezy read, but if you want entertainment and depth, there are much better alternatives.(less)

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Feb 11, 2013 Mad3uk rated it 5 of 5 stars

It was amazing, I'm struggling to think of a more seminal novel than 'One Shot'. Dickens was a good author but no one went on a killing spree of cracked thugs' skulls and throwing trains at planets did they? Christie was a boring mess, same story over and over - yeah alright Agatha we get it, it was all dreamy and perfect back then yet the butler was always shifty - think of something else yeah?

Every sentence of this holy text had me physically trembling with anticipation as to what was going to...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Mitzi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Everyone I know who has read this book (or rather series) before seeing the movie says the same thing,"I can't believe they put Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher...I mean, the guy is supposed to be huge!" But having never heard of Jack before watching the movie, I say Tom is a better Jack than Jack is. A guy that big and tall would have a much harder time melting into the crowd and being a drifter than plain old ordinary Tom. Plus, it seems more likely that 5 locals would think they could out-fight Tom...more

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Jan 19, 2013 Andrew rated it 4 of 5 stars

How someone rates a book has as much to do with the reader and their preferences to literature as it has to do with the writing ability of the author. To understand my rating, you must understand that as a reader, I tend to read about five books a year and like the type of book that can be digested in 30 minute intervals from reading every few days.

I picked up One Shot in all honesty because of the new movie that just came out, and because I can't usually find time to make it to the theater. Th...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Amorak Huey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: thriller

Re-read this in preparation for seeing Jack Reacher. It reminded me of what I like about the series, about Reacher.

The plot is more intricate and urgent than in the recent books, and more effortless: It doesn't seem to be trying as hard. Sure, the bad guys are cartoonish (I mean, The Zec? A fingerless crushed-rock baron and Gulag survivor now living in Indiana? Sure.)

Reacher, too, is more appealing. More human. I mean, he's still super-human, but not AS super-human as he's become in the past few...more

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Dec 31, 2012 Susan rated it 3 of 5 stars

My husband is a big Lee Child fan. Since there is a new movie coming out, "Jack Reacher", which is based on this book, I thought I might read it.

Lee Child, the author, is a sticker for detail. I am not interested in such details as the trajectory of a bullet or the size of the scope, but he surely is. And his protagonist, Jack Reacher, is an interesting man. Who has no interests except solving murders and the like. Jack Reacher is a man with no home, no cell phone, no email, who simply travels a...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Johnb609 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Of the three Jack Reacher novels I've started (and two I've finished) this is my favorite.

The first part of the book was so good; Lee Child doing his thing making you figure out what was going on. This may be the most appealing the first time you encounter it or it may be Child's later books are much better than his early ones.

I must admit for the first ¾ of this book I had little idea what was going on (as opposed to Killing Floor which I remember screaming "Will you please get on with it?")

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Dec 17, 2012 Lucinda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Spinechilling and intensely gripping this is one of those books that will make the hairs on your arms stand up, & which you are unable to put down!!

Lee Child is one of the greatest writers of this genre, and who not only so deserves all the great acclaim that he receives but also is an author whose books deserve to be on your bookshelves. Often seen as an American writer, for he includes such idioms of the American thriller, his skill and accomplished ability as a master of his craft is appa...more Spinechilling and intensely gripping this is one of those books that will make the hairs on your arms stand up, & which you are unable to put down!!

Lee Child is one of the greatest writers of this genre, and who not only so deserves all the great acclaim that he receives but also is an author whose books deserve to be on your bookshelves. Often seen as an American writer, for he includes such idioms of the American thriller, his skill and accomplished ability as a master of his craft is apparent. Jack Reacher is Child’s 9th thriller based on this particular character, and similarly to the others within this series it does not disappoint! Full of excitement, drama and electric tension this is a story that you will loose yourself within; although one must be careful so as not to get swept away by the terrifying psychopathic killer…

In a heartland city thrown into terror, Jack Reacher is soon at the scene of the crime where an accused gunman waits, asking for HIM. Jack is not always looking for trouble and tries to remain as inconspicuous as possible, however trouble sometimes inevitably seeks him out and in this case he is unable to avoid it. When a psychopathic killer and a ex-military cop are linked together, the cogs within Jack’s brain begin to move as he endeavors to work out why.

Lee Child’s thrillers are inventive, with One Shot being totally original and distinctive in its storyline that similarly to authors such as Dick Francis for example, have a whole list of works that are each individual as the next one. Questions such as why Barr kills five people with six shots to then leave a trail of evidence behind, as well as then asking for Reacher. As you delve back into Jack Reacher’s past one then is able to connect the bizarre happenings with other events, which ultimately piece together this puzzle. An example would be such as when Reacher was a military policeman, where politics at the time stopped him from pursuing Barr. Why now has Barr forgotten everything? Lee Child is a master of the perverse solution to the set of questions no-one dared to ever ask in quite that way before, and the macho yet sensitive Jack Reacher is one of the more interesting series characters in thrillers. One Shot is a smart set of puzzles which strings the reader along to false conclusions, and a sense of real danger. It also, like its hero, has a heart and is a book that you will totally love.

*There is also a film tie-in edition of this book, for the release of the movie (starring Tom Cruise) that is out on Boxing Day 2012*
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Oct 24, 2012 Subroto rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction-thriller

If you are already a Jack Reacher fan - the number of whom which I assume is now increasing each day (the last book - A Man Wanted debuted at NYT No 1 position this September) - then I don't need to tell you this.

Jack Reacher books are entertainers - not much intelligence there - but very catchy and very interesting. Makes for great holiday / in flight reads.

One Shot is very fast, very smart and totally un-put-down-able . Very vintage Reacher - coffee and eggs and diners, dollar stores, bus dep...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Kandice Dreama rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a book I came across while waiting in a hospital waiting room, I do not usually touch magazines or books at doctors or dentists but the title interested me so i picked it up, The couple of pages was this Bio of Jack Reacher this character though not extraordinary had specific skill set, Within the first couple of pages I was so engrossed in the story line and who Jack Reacher was as a person and what made him Him I did not hear my name being called, I can proudly say I am now a Lee child...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Joe Robles rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the first Jack Reacher book I've read, and I picked it up because of the upcoming movie. I have to say my only problem with it is that now I'm going to have to read all of Lee Child's books, and I already have a queue of over 140 "to read".

It's a really great thriller. It's hard to talk about it without revealing too much, hence the spoilers warning. My favorite bit is that Jack is not some flawless superman. He's trailed throughout the book and only once picks it up. That was something...more

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Hanka Vojnikova i think u r hooked :) and im sure Jack Reacher won't dissapoint you, unlike the movie though.. as u now know Jack Reacher is quite tall and brawny, so...more
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Helen I recommend going to Lee Child's web site to get the list of the books and then reading them in thebordervthey were written. Like you, I happened upon...more
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Terri Lynn I don't plan to see the movie but I got hooked on the Jack Reacher series when I won a copy of the latest one- A Wanted Man- in a Goodreads giveaway....more
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Sep 14, 2012 Kathy Davie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: military, suspense

Ninth in the Jack Reacher suspense series about an ex-M.P. with a strong sense of honor and one heckuva mind. This story takes place in Indiana.

My Take
Whoa...it's all in what you know about the mindset of a sniper and thinking through each minute detail. Never taking a single thing for granted.

Even more amazing is Reacher didn't want to do it. He's not there for the reason I'm thinking he is. But the man has honor and the most incredible mathematical mind. Sometimes I wonder if he's a supercompu...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Sam added it

This was my first Reacher novel and I have to say I love that guy, all 6 feet 5 inches of him! (Soon to be played by Tom Cruise. WTF?).

The best thing about this book is that fact that Jack Reacher is a unconventional guy in every sense of the word. Not only is he an incredible man physically and mentally, but he's also very unusual socially ... he just says what he means and doesn't sugar coat anything for anyone (with perhaps a few exceptions when he's playing nice). This is what kept me readin...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Alain Burrese rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction

"One Shot" by Lee Child is the first of his Jack Reacher novels I've read and it definitely won't be the last. In fact, I finished "One Shot" yesterday and went out and found "The Hard Way" and started reading it this morning. I plan on picking up the earlier books of the series as well as the newer ones.

The story involved a military sniper, and as a former Army sniper, that is what initially drew me to checking out the book. However, it is the character Jack Reacher that I thourouly enjoyed and...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Harry rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: detective-mystery, favorites

I'm going to add the same review for all of the Reacher series, so if you've read this one, you've read 'em all. If you feel a certain affinity for the lone hero, a man of principle, of unwavering knowledge and assent as to his own actions, than Jack Reacher's your kinda guy.

Lee Child has created an unforgettable and unique character in his creation of Jack Reacher. Jack seems to implicitly understand that he is a unique animal/human running around on this planet and that in spite of social con...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Amit Shetty rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: reachers-the-man

Jack Reacher is back, he's pissed and on a mission to prove a man's innocence, all alone and as always, against all odds.
This Jack Reacher novel deserves special attention since its the first novel in the series to be turned into a Hollywood movie later this year featuring Tom Cruise (who I totally disagree with playing Jack Reacher. They are polar opposites, height-wise and I fear will spoil my image of Reacher when I read future novels).
The one thing I really liked in this novel were Reacher'...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Mighty_k24 rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In't kort: in een doordeweeks Amerikaans stadje worden op een doordeweekse vrijdagnamiddag 5 mensen in koelen bloede afgemaakt door een scherpschutter. De dader heeft echter weinig moeite gedaan om zijn sporen uit te wissen, integendeel. Enkele uren later heeft de politie hem dan ook al bij zijn nekvel.
James Barr, de beschuldigde, weigert echter te praten, en vraagt enkel naar Jack Reacher. Die zowaar al op weg is naar hem. Maar wanneer Reacher aankomt in de stad, is Barr in de gevangenis in com...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Stamatios rated it 3 of 5 stars

Don't be fooled by my 3 out 5 stars rating. For an action thriller, One Shot is as good as they come. It's simply that you shouldn't expect intricate prose, character exploration or any of those... distractions. When you pick up a Lee Child book you know that you are in for a few good days of no-strings-attached reading.

I chose One Shot after the rumours that it will be turned into a film (with Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher?!) and I must say that it would make a very good film indeed. The act...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Sethharding14 added it

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Book Review- One Shot
Child, Lee: “One Shot” 2009 Dell Market Edtion; Delcacorte Publishing

Insanity, anger, and revenge causes many people to do things that they wouldn’t do when they were rationally thinking. The secret life of an ex military personnel is trying to be tracked by what he would call his “enemies”. Jack Reacher is one of Lee Childs main characters from his other sets of books. This series shows the many adventures and missions that Jack Reacher ha...more Seth Harding
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Michael Rich
Book Review- One Shot
Child, Lee: “One Shot” 2009 Dell Market Edtion; Delcacorte Publishing

Insanity, anger, and revenge causes many people to do things that they wouldn’t do when they were rationally thinking. The secret life of an ex military personnel is trying to be tracked by what he would call his “enemies”. Jack Reacher is one of Lee Childs main characters from his other sets of books. This series shows the many adventures and missions that Jack Reacher had gone on. This is one of the “most recent” of his adventures
A sniper with dead point accuracy shot five people killing them instantly by shooting them in the head went on a mad rampage through out a small Indiana town. The Sniper is eventually caught and injured. This man’s name is James Barr who had been with Jack Reacher when he was in the military too. In the hospital, James Barr asks for what he called his friend, Jack. Personally I feel that things dramatically put Jack in an awkward position because he had been partnered with him several years earlier. Jack was interrupted with his incident while he was in on the beach in Miami, Florida enjoying himself. James defently had to be less than pleased to hear about this incident especially that it was from someone that he knew.
James Barr himself is not a very stable person. He had fired on his own friends before while he was in the military. As Barr was taken into custody and his case had started things started to not add up the way they usually do. Ever single thing that happened in the case seemed to be pute together. Like pieces to a puzzle. Jack Reacher immediately noticed this due to his experience in catching various criminals in his past career. Jack knew that James had had connections to the Russian Mafia in the past after he was kicked out of the military. So therefore he thought that they had to of hired him to kill the five people. The accuracy of the shots were definitely for some purpose . The rest is for you the reader to find out.
One quote that is a major turning point is “ Another step and you’re history, pal. Just one more and it’s Game Over for you….tables turned. Now I’m behind you. Time to hunt the hunters” (Reacher, 292). This quote shows the time when he literally the closes to death anyone could possibly be. What Jack Reacher was attempting to do was kill one of Zec’s men. Zec is one of the Russian mobsters that Reacher is after. The men knew that he was at their compound but they weren’t sure where. This is where the tables were turned.
This book has to be one of the most thrilling books I have read. The constant action feel to the book really drew me end and made me not able to put the book down. One of the top on my list for sure.
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Jan 10, 2012 Jack rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Action Adventure Thriller readers

I picked this up because I needed something to read. I wasn’t impressed with the first several pages because I had a difficult time sorting out who was speaking, but as I got into the book, I began to like the main character, Jack Reacher. An ex-military officer and policeman, he was cut loose under what I assume to be the Clinton administration. He’s a drifter whose presence has been requested by a former Army Sniper that he caught committing murder in Iraq, but got off on technicalities.
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Lee Child was born in 1954 in Coventry, England, but spent his formative years in the nearby city of Birmingham. By coincidence he won a scholarship to the same high school that JRR Tolkien had attended. He went to law school in Sheffield, England, and after part-time work in the theater he joined Granada Television in Manchester for what turned out to be an eighteen-year career as a presentation...more

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