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Deana
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Mar 26, 2019 12:34PM
My 18 year old grandson is not a reader. But I am convinced that if I could get I'm to read a JR book, he might change his attitude about reading. I've read many of them but I'm not sure which one would be best to start with. I think one that isn't too complicated. I just finished Echo Burning (not my favorite) and have re-read Worth Dying For and Without Fail but they have very complicated plots and confusing first chapters. I've read many others but can't remember if anyone them are less complicated. Any suggestions?
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I would suggest the first published book which I think was Killing Floor but I can be wrong. No hints or comments at other books, basic plot with a quick twist early on which tugs you into the story. The reveal near the end is ok and what I remember is that I wanted to see what happens next. I would recommend that to start. But maybe dont mention the many sequels to follow, could turn him off the series
Thank you so much for your suggestion. Starting there also makes sense from the point of being able to understand the rest of the series.
My own introduction to JR was book 6 on my honeymoon. It's not like you really miss out on any history starting away from #1, but once I figured out this was a series, I had to start at 1
Deana wrote: "My 18 year old grandson is not a reader. But I am convinced that if I could get I'm to read a JR book, he might change his attitude about reading. I've read many of them but I'm not sure which one ..."My first encounter with Reacher was 'Tripwire'. Still my favorite.
If you're grandson isn't a reader, maybe he'd prefer a Reacher novella or short story like 'Second Son'? I don't recall the title but there is one where Reacher is 16 or so and it involves a college-age girl. I'm just thinking something with characters closer to your grandson's age might be more interesting to him. Good Luck!
Thanks, Peggy. I didn't know there were other Reacher stories, other than the books.
I'd recommend the short stories too - they cover the age when Reacher was younger and also Army time - plus have good detail
Never cared for his short stories. I think he needs the long form to really develop his style. I don't think he handles the short story well.
I prefer the novels also, however, for an 18-year-old non-reader type the short stories could be a good introduction to reading for pleasure. It's unlikely lack of style would be a concern for a young non-reader type.
