Lee Child
Lee Child
Jim Grant, better known by his pen name Lee Child, is a British thriller writer known for the Jack Reacher book series. This follows the adventures of a former American military policeman, Jack Reacher, who wanders the United States. His first novel, Killing Floor, won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth29 October 1954
writing answers way
The way to write a thriller is to ask a question at the beginning, and answer it at the end.
immature machines littles
I was in the machine. My whole life. Then the machine coughed and spat me out. So I thought, OK, if I'm out, I'm out. All the way out. I was a little angry and it was probably an immature reaction. But I got used to it.
understanding use force
Spread love and understanding,” Reacher said. “Use force if necessary.
writing people shy
Writing is showbusiness for shy people. That's how I see it.
rights people world
I don't want to put the world to rights... I just don't like people who put the world to wrongs.
military two trying
I just felt from personal observation that there is nothing more dislocated or alienated than a lifelong military person trying to cope in civilian life. It's like two completely separate planets.
stories crime psychological
British crime stories tend to be very internal, psychological, claustrophobic, very limited in terms of geography.
calm environment
A calm environment is for after I finish work.
facts stories surprise
I have the 'thing' worked out - the trick or the surprise or the pivotal fact. Then I just start somewhere and let the story work itself out.
stay-strong employment felt
I felt alienated by the experience and decided to stay away from corporate employment.
writing wish fulfillment
All of us write wish fulfillment.
government common-sense target
I'm opposed to censorship of any kind, especially by government. But it's plain common sense that producers should target their product with some kind of sensitivity.
smart tension humans
Full of thrills and tension - but smart and human too.
imagination today fiction
The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today.