The Hard Way (Jack Reacher #10)

I started reading the Reacher series when I ran out of Harry Bosch stories. (Sorry, Michael Connally. I like Harry better than his half brother.) I chose this from another of the many series I considered because I loved the way Dick Hill narrated Connally\’s books and have not been disappointed in his narration of Jack Reacher\’s adventures. Since I came late to the series, I was able to start at the beginning and proceed through them in order until I came to One Shot. It and The Hard Way were not available from Audible when I got there. So I skipped to Bad Luck and Trouble which I loved, kept going for 3 more books, and then, lo and behold, the two of them magically appeared. I then read the reviews and was disappointed by the negativity of so many reviewers. One said that they were retitled reprints of two Reacher books and another complained that he figured out The Hard Way well before Reacher did. A third one criticized Dick Hill\’s narration and commented that it was not accurate for the characters. I was a bit disappointed, but I had loved every other book Dick Hill narrated by Lee Child and enjoyed them, so I went ahead. (I\’m also a little bit compulsive about not skipping steps in a process.) I loved both One Shot and The Hard Way and had no problem with the characters\’ voices. (I can\’t recognize an accent for my life.) I too, \”figured them out\” before Reacher, but I didn\’t care. I enjoyed hearing the steps he took to get there and I was completely unable to predict his plan for dealing with the theories he had along the way. I have loved listening to every book in this series. I am always pulled into the stories completely and relate to the characters. I have no trouble distinguishing which characters do and say what and I have to force myself to stop listening and get out of the car or take out my earbuds when I have to. 34 people found this helpful

I\’ve been listening to the Jack Reacher series for a few months now. Lee Child does a great job telling stories and slowly revealing answers to mysteries through out the novel. Dick hill does an awesome job with his voices and keeping the reader engaged, though i do find that i am better engaged if i increase the reading speed through the audible app. 6 people found this helpful

The suspense and twists are classic Reacher. I could listen to Dick Hill read the phone book! 6 people found this helpful

What did you love best about The Hard Way? Great Book….. Almost read it twice….. Any additional comments? Just make sure AUDIBLE doesn’t mislead you by saying its not in your library!!!! 30 people found this helpful

If you like Jack Reacher stories, this is one of the best. Classic Jack. I highly recommend. 4 people found this helpful

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