Make Me

I love books and I love reading. This is a lifelong passion and an intrinsic part of who I am. The printed page, words and stories are woven into my DNA, so books are certainly going to feature in my posts from time to time. This shows a little sample from one of my bookcases:-

My current read is the new Lee Child novel 'Make Me' and for anyone not familiar with Lee Child's books, they all feature one of fictions greatest characters - Jack Reacher. Fictional he may be, but this man has become a part of my life after picking up the first book only a few years ago when going through a difficult time. I was curious as to whether these books were really as good as the sales figures suggested; there was a long back-list and I wasn't sure if my interest could be held right until the end; well it was, and I'm now one among the many people who eagerly await each instalment.

I'm about half-way through the new book, savouring every word and enjoying hooking up with Reacher again. To draw a comparison for the uninitiated, I have always been a massive fan of Clint Eastwood films and, for me, Reacher is very much in this mould. A lone wolf who lives on his own terms, by his own rules with a highly toned survival instinct and a sharp mind, aided by many cups of strong black coffee. He was a military man but now he is using his time to explore and discover the vast collection of states known as the USA. I get to take this journey with him and for me that is the great power of books; they can open the world up to you, teach you, entertain you, sympathise and empathise with you, scare you, make you cry, give you hope and fill you with despair. They are filled with life. Just 26 letters of the alphabet arranged in endless ways, printed on sheets of paper. It's amazing and wonderful.

 

So, back to the Lee Child novels. If you haven't read them yet, then get going. The first one is called 'Killing Floor'.

Amanda xxx