Richard Ball

Richard Ball asked Lee Child:

Why did you switch to writing in first person?

Lee Child I’m very comfortable writing in the first person. It feels more natural to me, and it’s the intuitive way to tell a character-based story. But sometimes the story requires the reader to know something that Reacher hasn’t yet discovered. If that’s the case, I’ll use third person. Third person allows the reader to essentially see around corners.

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Raihanna Faran

Raihanna Faran asked Lee Child:

What inspires you the most ? Music , other authors , things happen around you or others ?

Sue

Sue asked Lee Child:

Hi Lee! Long time fan of Jack Reacher novels! I just love the subtle, sarcastic humor of Reacher. Would you say that he has YOUR style of humor? What makes you laugh out loud? Continued success with your writing and look forward to many Reacher movies to come out!

John

John asked Lee Child:

Will there be more stories with jack teaming or working with the remaing members of the 110 MP? Or maybe back cases that they never finished?

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