Jack Reacher Books vs TV Series | Review and Comparison with a Book Giveaway!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

📣 The giveaway is now closed! Thanks for entering. The winner will be announced in my next video! 📣

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway! Comment a Jack Reacher related emoji (or one about books or tv) to enter! ☕️🏋️‍♂️👊

[@spreadbookjoy]

Yay! I’ve been wondering what you thought of the show as I binged it the week it was released. I’ve never read any Jack Reacher books but I loved the movie (sacrilege to most Reacher fans I imagine 😂) and think I would really enjoy the book series. Glad to hear that on the whole it lived up to your expectations! My emoji for Reacher: 💪

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Good Reacher emoji! The series was fun and I actually really love the films, I just don’t think they are Reacher as such. (Tom Cruise did a relatively good job of personality despite looking nothing like Reacher). I think you’d enjoy the books as they are so fast paced and easy to read and I love the character! I’ll enter you into the giveaway! 😊

[@v42dyk36]

Man finally found a Geek who loves novel good you are also a fan of the novel ❤ ill search for your channel after the season two.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks! I think I will have to read Bad Luck and Trouble again to be sure of it but I watched season 2. 😊

[@v42dyk36]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf looking forward for your review on the second season 😍

[@MasonInTheDark]

Great discussion mate. Love how you managed to pack plenty of detail in here whilst keeping it spoiler free. It's always interesting to see people's reactions to adaptations, who is going to hate it vs who is going to love it, what will they get right or wrong and how faithful will it stay? Considering you're a fan of the books it's a good sign that you had a pretty positive reaction to the adaptation. Even if they didn't hit the mark every single time it sounds like they hit it enough to be enjoyable. Most of the time our mental images of characters don't match up with who ends up being casted but hopefully as you said this guy will grow into the role as he has more time to familiarise himself with the characters nuances and what he wants to bring to the table.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks Mason, I generally feel disappointed by adaptations and I was impressed by how faithful they were to the plot of the book, considering the huge difference it makes to take something out of first person. The characters are never going to be quite right for me in anything as I always have my own ideas but overall it is certainly an enjoyable series. Did you want me to enter you for the giveaway? It can be an audiobook of Jack Reacher if you would like one, if you win.

[@elasolezito]

I'm nearly finishing the book after watching the first season. Can't say it's my cup of tea... Maybe because i knew the plot already and wanted to just run through it. Also i don't like the writing style much (battle at the house with the pool is better in the book!) Writing like "It was 12 o'clock. She opened the cupboard, picked up something. Couldn't stop admiring her. She turned around and headed for the kitchen. Lights were on. The table had..." Mooove on! Just progress it already. I don't want to known about your date in detail or the furniture.

[@AnneEWilliamson]

I haven't read any of the books or watched the series, but you make it sound so interesting! I definitely find it interesting to compare books and TV/movie adaptations. And I'm glad this one seems to be a pretty good adaptation. Some adaptations are so bad, lol!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

They are indeed! I am so hard to please with adaptations and mostly dislike them as they don’t match my imagination so this did a good job on plot, and the characters weren’t too bad either. Did you want me to enter you for the giveaway? 😊📚

[@MsReadsAlot]

How funny that I asked you about the show as you were filming this video 🤣 love it!!! Wow! Congrats on all the views!! Amazing! Loved the casting in the series. I binge watched the series. So excited that it has been renewed

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I know, it was a funny coincidence! Really enjoyed bingeing the series. Would you like to be entered in the giveaway? 😊

[@warrenjarog8835]

II am a really big Jack Reacher Fan. I actually discovered Killing Floor shortly after it was first released. I was particularly grateful when it turned out to be a series, I love series that are well crafted and written as is the Reacher series. I had been on pins and needles since the Prime series was announced. The Tom Cruise movies were okay, but he is not Reacher. I binge watched the series immediately upon release. I was happily surprised at how closely it adhered to the book. One of the best book adaptions I have experienced in my 77 years. You caught more of the subtilties than I did, but I was watching for enjoyment not differences. That being said you review is spot on and I will remember your comments when I re-watch the series. Have you read any of Diane Capri's "The Hunt for Jack Reacher" series. While not as good as Lee Child's book, they are a worthy counterpoint.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks for your comment. I wasn’t really watching for differences at the time but the reread made them stand out for me. A really good faithful adaptation and I could see the reasons for all the minor changes. I haven’t read the Diane Capri books as they are hard to get hold of in the UK, but when I find one I’m definitely going to read it! 😊

[@debbielapeyre6402]

No, read Dan Ames Reacher books

[@martinkahl3978]

The amazon-Reacher is an arrogant muscle jock, some kind of a bully. But in a fight he have to be saved by a small girl. This guy is more like a guy who gets beaten by Reacher in the first ten paiges.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I kind of know what you mean, there was something missing personality-wise but I did warm to him after a while.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Wow! Well done on 7k+ views on your other Reacher video, that’s amazing! I’d definitely like to be in the giveaway 🤠 (because he’s like a modern day cowboy)

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks Olly, I’ll enter you for the giveaway! 😊

[@chai5381]

Well done, Alice! So many views and Harry doesn't even look very impressed! Keep up your impressive vlogs.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thank you! Harry is very difficult to impress! 🐈😂

[@CestKevvie]

I've never heard of the Jack Reacher series 🤯 They sound really good!! 💪

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

They are a lot of fun, very fast paced and violent, but so easy to read. I’ll enter you in giveaway Kevvie! 😊

[@CriminOllyBlog]

This was a great comparison. Totally agree with your comments on the casting - Richardson is a tad too pretty, but still does a good job.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks Olly. I thought it was well done overall and I look forward to the next series! 😊

[@danielmarkatkinson9950]

Recently just started a new job which has opened up the ability to read more. I started reading the books in chronological order (don’t ask why because I don’t know). I have recently just watched the series on Amazon having only read the enemy and night school so about to go onto this one next I can’t wait. Great review and opinions on both book and series

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I’m quite envious that you have so much Jack Reacher ahead of you. Hope you enjoy Killing Floor. 😊📚

[@esbender973]

Just finished re-reading the book for the first time in a while after having watched the series (and I almost forgot just how good it was). I loved how faithful it was in a lot of ways, but I wasn't a huge fan of some of the changes (see: Neagley, plus a few other things that would be MAJOR spoilers). That said, it was very well-executed either way!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I agree! When I watch the series without having reread the book recently I think it’s faithful, then I reread the book and find all the differences and I like the books so much more. However, as you say they have overall done a good job of adapting. I wasn’t really a fan of some of the changes either.

[@kaitykaity]

Roscoe was a gorgeous brunette, or a skinny blonde. Finley was a tall, older, slender gentleman, not a short youngster. These miscasts were so bad.

[@TooFondofBooksJH]

I read Killing Floor for March Mystery Madness and ended up really enjoying it! It is not the type of book I normally read so I going into it, I just thought it would be okay. I really like the character of Jack Reacher and I love the writing style of Lee Child.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

The character really makes this whole series work. I love Jack Reacher, he’s a great creation and the books are so easy to read. 😊 So glad you enjoyed it.

[@mattmoly2533]

Watched and enjoyed your Jack Reacher informational video after watching the Reacher series on Amazon, ordered Die Trying straight away and haven’t been able to put it down

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Great to hear! Die Trying is one of my favourites! 😊

[@mrs_alder_reads]

Hi Alice- I haven’t read a Jack Reacher book or watched the series but I’m tempted now… congratulations on the views on your other Reacher video- I’m sure it’s satisfying knowing people are finding it helpful. I’m more of a tea girl myself but any kind of hot drink nut is okay in my book so I’ll have to check him out ☕️ probably book first as I’m a purist like that 🙈

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks April. I’ll enter you in the giveaway! 😊 Always book first!

[@davidcreager1945]

I'm glad there doing each book as a season ! Not going to enter the giveaway , as i have every book in the series . The series looks awesome 👌👍 ! By the way why is lee child turning the series over to his brother ? Keep up the great work ! Love your channel ❤️ have a great day !!!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Me too! I think he’s giving the series to his brother as he’s had enough of writing it, as far as I can tell. I’ve not read the ones they’ve written together yet. I still have one more and the short stories first. Thanks for the kind comment. 😊

[@davidcreager1945]

Your welcome alice ! Thank you ! For taking the time to read and reply to my post ! Have a wonderful day !

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

Interesting video. I haven’t read the books or seen the series. Now I need to. 😊💙

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks Jolene! I’ll enter you into the giveaway and then if you win you’ll have a book to start you off! 😊

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf Thanks Alice 🙌🏻

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Hi Jolene, you are the Giveaway winner! I’ll be announcing it in my next video but thought I’d let you know! Can you message me on insta or Voxer (both under my channel name but no spaces) to let me know where to send your copy of Killing Floor! Thanks! 😊😊😊

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf No WAY!!! 🤩 That’s soooo awesome. Thanks so much. I will message you. 💙💙

[@sweetreads4824]

I have just watched the reacher series on Netflix and I really enjoyed it 👏 I’ll need to read the book now! Great review thanks so much!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I’ll enter you in the giveaway if you’d like to win the book?

[@sweetreads4824]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf that would be fantastic thank you! 💪👊🏻

[@michaelmeier3273]

I'm New to Jack Reacher books. I am going to follow your Chronigical Guide, but will add in the short stories. I don't like a story that jumps back and forth in time line too much. Makes my head hurt, like did I misremermber some crucial details. Keep up with the spy series book reviews. Amazon may take this Reacher guy into his 70s . Interesting.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks, let me know how you get on with the chronological order, I think some of the short stories are from Reacher’s childhood so you could start with them. 😊📚

[@BookTalksWithMrsThomas]

Awwww, hi Harry! So cute!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

He does like to join in again lately! 🐈

[@kuevv]

Muito legal. Parabéns!

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Obrigada! 😊

[@ClovePsyKoz]

I binged the series in a week and it made me want to jump into the books. I know you said it doesnt particularly matter in your other video, but in your personal opinion, if you could restart the series would you read in release or chronological order?

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

If I was starting again I would still read them in publication order, that’s just how my head likes to do things. I also appreciated not knowing much about Reacher at first and getting to know his background as and when it was introduced rather than all the background coming first.

[@ClovePsyKoz]

Awesome, thanks Alice!

[@marke4576]

On without fail. Didn't read killing floor. Reacher just mentioned Joe's death and it sounds different plus Neagley isn't in the killing floor book so pretty sure Season 2 will be without fail? You should do spoiler reviews and episode to book break downs. You would kill the the internet. What do you think will be season 2?

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I really want season two to be either Die Trying or Tripwire I think. I did enjoy Without Fail. Thanks for your comments, I may do a spoiler review at some point. 😊 Did you want to be entered in the book giveaway?

[@BookTalksWithMrsThomas]

✈️. Ok, now I want to read this.

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I’ll enter you in the giveaway! 😊📚

[@sonjadevenney2524]

I would love to be entered in the giveaway. I haven’t tried a Jack Reacher book. 📚

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I have entered you. 😊📚

[@Jason-gb7tt]

Love unexpected cat in videos

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks, he used to appear a lot but has stopped, sadly.

[@Jason-gb7tt]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf then I need to check out your other videos, my feed is usually filled with cat videos,a cat appearing in a video about the show I just watched is like two video for the price of one

[@DearReaders_thisisJess]

I don’t think I’ve read sort of an action hero book, this sounds so interesting! 🏋️‍♂️📖😎📺

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Thanks Jessica, they are very fast paced and Reacher is my favourite action hero! Great choice of emojis, I will enter you in the giveaway!

[@DearReaders_thisisJess]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf thank you Alice!

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

Please give the books a chance👍🙂

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

Be for the series I compared the Reacher books with the"Die Hard" movies 😀

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I can see that connection! Would you like me to enter you in the giveaway? 😊

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

@@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf no, thank you, I read ebooks only now🙂but great topic👍I love to see do your rankings of Reacher books and how you rank "61 hours", that's my 1. Reacher 🙂and a great one to start😀

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

@@biankakoettlitz6979 I love 61 Hours! It’s the best!

[@Brentor14]

If you want an accurate picture of what Jack reacher looks like turn the book over lol lee child made himself reacher but made himself 6’5” and 250

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Yeah I do always picture Reacher looking like Lee Child! 😂

[@anges_book_chatter]

My father in law keeps recommending Jack Reacher, I think he may have even gifted me one of the books?? So my emoji would need to 😳. I am embarrassed I have not read it yet??

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I’ll enter you for the giveaway Ange, then if you win you have to read a Jack Reacher book! 😂

[@jamesmannering3532]

Reacher = ❄️😎

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

He sure is!

[@Jason-gb7tt]

Alan Ritchson posted on his Instagram, season 2 will be based on bad luck and trouble

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

That’s a really good one, I’ll look forward to it!