Better Off Dead: A Jack Reacher Novel

I’m a Reacher fan for many years and have noticed a decline in the cohesiveness of Reacher character portrayal over the last few releases. This definitely isn’t the Jack Reacher I grew to love. The audio version presentation does not fit the character at all in my opinion. This plot was disjointed and not believable and also lacked the human element so endearing about Reacher. Disappointed- very disappointed. Perhaps Reacher needs to retire. These last few books lack author passion. So sorry…Judy L in Dallas

great book I love the Reacher character...of course I'm still a little dejected after the loss of Dick Hill...regardless Reachers edge seems to be weining possibly due to his age I'm assuming...still all in all an entertaining read

Book was predictable narration was horrible

Good book and narration.

I’m afraid Andrew Child has lost the inherent narrative in the Reacher novels. I’ve listened to all of them and, in addition to lacking the creative and seamless flow, switching to Scott Brick, whose narration is as monotonal as it gets, renders this novel DOA.

good story, well told

It AIN’T Reacher. He’s not the same guy with the new helper author. Weak story but doesn’t fill in the holes. Doesn’t take out all the trash. And finally let’s the master villain walk off into the sun. I’m done. Guess all good things must end.

The long saga of Reacher's exploits has always been an enjoyable experience. However, I can't honestly say this chapter meets the same levels of excitement and enjoyment I've received from many of the other adventures. I was truly excited to listen to Better Off Dead, but before the story picked up steam, it was over... And, that was a bit of a disappointment. When you add in the monotonous drone of the narrator, I was left wanting much more. What the hell happened to the voice of Reacher as told by Dick Hill? Pay the man and get him back!!

In keeping with the writing, this too was an excellent read. I so enjoy this character, and the adventures he encounters. He needs to find love.

Good storyline easy to follow hard to figure out till the end

Read all lee child’s books, last couple not good at all. Sold his soul when he let Tom cruise play reacher. I think Andrew should find another line of work.

Not good. Don't bother.

I've read all of the series, listened to most of them too. I've seen this coming for a while. The series is played out and bringing in a different author didn't help. in fact it ruined it for me. This guy in this book is not Jack reacher. I've come to know and love reacher, and this is a joke. Reacher doesn't punch people in the arms aiming for the nerves he kicks them in the balls and head butts them. I will not be reading anymore of this poo-poo