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Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher, #11)

Lee Child
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Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Lee Child

Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher, #11)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child follows Jack Reacher as he reunites with his former military unit to investigate the mysterious deaths of their team members. They uncover a dangerous conspiracy, using their unique skills to track down the truth and seek justice for their fallen comrades.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

132,647 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bad Luck and Trouble, a gripping addition to Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, showcases Reacher's tactical brilliance and sense of justice. While some critics praise the fast-paced action and well-constructed plot, others find character development lacking. Fans of thrilling, methodical investigations will appreciate this installment despite occasional predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher, #11)?

A reader who enjoys Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child likely craves fast-paced, high-stakes action thrillers with a strong, resourceful hero. Fans of The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum or The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva will appreciate the relentless suspense, strategic combat, and gripping mystery of this novel.

4.4

132,647 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Bad Luck and Trouble is the eleventh book in the Jack Reacher series and introduces a reunion of Reacher's former elite military police unit after ten years.

The title "Bad Luck and Trouble" is inspired by the song "Bad Luck and Trouble" by blues legend Albert King, reflecting the ominous themes in the book.

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Book Details
Pages

378

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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