Questions About Killing Floor (Jack Reacher, #1)

by Lee Child (Goodreads Author)

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Does the series get better? Because I am about half way through the first book and I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to finish it.

Hiba To be honest. I felt the same about this novel. It became a drag halfway through.

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i want to start reading Lee child , will it be a good idea to start from his first book Killing floor ? (for Jack Reachers character building )or i can hop on to any book? what would you say ?

Jeff I've read 18 of 20 in order (I missed one book, and am about to start reading "Make Me"). I don't think you have to read them in order (other than 17,…moreI've read 18 of 20 in order (I missed one book, and am about to start reading "Make Me"). I don't think you have to read them in order (other than 17,18,19 since they are part of a 3 story arc) , but I highly recommend starting with Killing Floor. The first 3 paragraphs are still one of the coolest things I've ever read from this type of genre. Awesome start to a book. Almost every book could be read independently, though Child does reference past stories from time to time, he does a good job of giving you the pertinent information that you need.(less)

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Is this series Clean??? Like is there any sex in it?????

Bill Jenkins What does this mean? The book is not a movie.

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Loved it. But did anyone else notice the major overuse of the word "shrugged"? It's on just about every page. The OCD part of me found that distracting

Jake Schmitz Yes! I totally agree with you! I also listened to parts of the audiobook and it seems even worse! Everyone "shrugs" on every occasion they get!…moreYes! I totally agree with you! I also listened to parts of the audiobook and it seems even worse! Everyone "shrugs" on every occasion they get!(less)

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Hey guys, about 2/3 into the book, Lee Child mentions Jack Reacher buying "sap" in a survival gear store, and continues to mention it along the book. I'm not a native english speaker, although I understand it pretty well. Yet, "sap" has always been for me a liquid that comes out from trees, and after some google-searching, I have no idea of what he bought at that survival gear shop. ¿Can somebody help me out?

Aja It's a bludgeon or a club. Basically like a police baton. It's not a common word. I'm a native English speaker and I had to look it up.…moreIt's a bludgeon or a club. Basically like a police baton. It's not a common word. I'm a native English speaker and I had to look it up.(less)

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