This is very different than the author's previous books. The stories are "manly" and remind me of The Spencer Books by Robert Parker. The stories make me think of Columbo, Robert Urich and Tom Selleck. This was not my favorite of the author's work. Still, I felt very honored to receive a digital ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. Lee Child is one of my top 10 favorite writers EVER. This review is entirely my own opinion.

This is a good collection of short stories written by Lee Child. An easy and quick read, this collection has several surprises for the reader. I enjoyed it.

"Safe Enough" by Lee Child is a quick, enjoyable 4-star read. The book is made up of 20 short stories, each with a surprise twist at the end. While some twists were easy to anticipate, others were delightful surprises. I enjoyed most of the stories and found them well-written; a few were so captivating that I wished they were longer, perhaps expanded into novellas. However, there were a handful that I found boring and didn't enjoy as much. If you're hoping for a Reacher story, I'm sorry to disappoint you—there isn't one. Overall, if you like Lee Child and are a fan of short stories, you should give this book a read.

Thanks to Penzler Publishers, Lee Child, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

I found the stories too short to keep me interested . Would recommend for ppl that like short stories and want a chance in pace .

Thank you Penzler publishers and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review

An interesting collection of stories that may be short but pack a lot of twists and firepower. Lee Child is a master at the craft and this collection proves it.

It can be challenging to critique short stories, but I can say that they were incredibly engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The suspense and tension were masterfully crafted, making each moment compelling and memorable.

I received an ARC through "NetGalley" and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I have read many of the Jack Reacher stories by this author and was looking forward to reading this book. I wasn't sure what to expect, but as I read many of the stories, they were enjoyable. A few of them did not provide the closure I was used to. Overall, the stories kept my interest and I think people will enjoy this book.

Compared to the other books from Lee Child (and by that I mean mostly Jack Reacher series) I'm used to, this one was very different. The complete collection of short stories in this anthology does not include Jack Reacher, the most well-known character created by Lee Child.

I enjoyed the idea of short stories, and each of them has an intriguing theme. However, I believe that a few of them were simply too short. If a little more was added, making them into novellas, they might be better. It's also evident that some were written some time ago when the author was still perfecting his writing skill.

Although it lacked the thrilling action of the other books in his series, it was still an intriguing read with moments of tension, murder, and mystery. It might be good choice for fans of short stories or someone looking for entertaining quick read.

This is not what I expected. The stories are interesting and engaging, but mostly feel half-baked, as though they're waiting for the details to get filled in. Some of the people in the stories are mean, but Reacher's world has a lot of mean people. If you're wanting to get your Reacher fix between novels, you could do worse than this collection of short stories. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Safe Enough by Lee Child is an assortment of short crime fiction stories. While some of them captured my attention, others read like book summaries. For example, a few did not flesh out characters, settings, etc. Secondly, in some of the novelettes I wanted to visualize the story more.

“Ten Keys” with Octavian has a nice spin to it. Very fast dialogue that makes up for the first story which I believe didn’t have a single set of double quotes. I also liked “Shorty and the Briefcase” and oddly found the beginning to have a comical element, even though Shorty got shot lol.

I received this book through Net Galley and was not required to give a positive review.

I didn’t realize this was a review of previous books and not fiction. I did not finish this book. This is not my type of read.

Imagine Reacher sitting down over coffee (in a diner of course) telling you stories of his experiences. The tone of the stories are as if they are told by Reacher. Many of them have a little twist that you don't expect but cause you to kind of smile when you realize what happened.

Not surprisingly, Lee Child knocks it out of the park again with this collection of short stories. I flew through this book in a day. I could not put it down!! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This collection of stories is, by no surprise, quite masculine and violent. From the creator of Jack Reacher, this makes sense. Although I wouldn't exactly claim to be very interested in these types of stories, I found that each was compelling in their own right--some more so than others.

Thank you Penzler Publishers/Mysterious Press for the ARC!

If you’re a fan of Lee Child, then you’ll definitely want to pick this collection of short stories up! This was a great look into Child’s writing repertoire that showcased a variety of time periods, environments and story ideas. This was the perfect sampler of Child’s writing, or a great nugget to have while waiting for his next novel!

I love Lee Child…Jack Reacher got me back into reading in a big way, so when I saw that Lee Child had compiled his short stories into one book, I was very excited!

Overall these stories are entertaining and range from super short to short. I guess I am used to reading Stephen King's short stories which are more like novellas sometimes, so these bite-size stories were fun to read here and there!

They were quick and entertaining and I’d read a couple at a time and then return later for a few more.

I give these four stars as nothing is earth-shattering about these stories. They are what they're meant to be, fun, quick reads.

There were a few characters I’d love to see have their own novels, like The Bodyguard…which, ironically was my favorite story of them all!

Solid stories throughout the book! Definitely recommend.

A collection 20 short stories written entirely by Lee Childs. I am not a fan of short stories. For myself short stories don’t seem to have enough substance to interest me..

This is a collection of short stories that Lee Child has written over the years. Some were excellent and some were just okay. Overall, they were enjoyable and worth the read.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Lee Child, and Penzler Publisher’s for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

I have always liked the writing of Lee Child, especially his Jack Reacher stories. They are filled with action suspense, and even a little humour. With this collection of twenty short stories, Child takes the reader away from the nomadic brute and turns the focus on a number of individual situations. Child offers up these short pieces, hoping to pique the interest of the reader at least a little. With a variety of themes, time periods, and perspectives, Lee Child shows how he has the passion for storytelling and the gift of doing so effectively.

To say the collection of short pieces have no common theme would not be a stretch, but they share a passion for grit and determination. Child spins stories about FBI agents, failed bodyguards, and even the odd drug dealer of two, each making their way in the world and trying to give life a sense of purpose. The stories vary in length and delivery, but each has a great deal of merit. They offer the reader an insight in the everyday man, as well as those who have a mission to accomplish. Justice comes in many forms (as we see in Reacher stories), and Lee Child makes sure that there some something for everyone in this collection, which does not let up until the final story is put to bed. Investigating or perpetrating crime returns throughout the collection and keeps the reader guessing which side they choose to support. A gripping collection of stories, from all time periods, racial perspectives, and ideologies. A classic collection that is sure to leave the reader wanting more.

Child is able to pull the reader in with his strong writing style and easy to follow narrative flow. The stories gain momentum when they are able, and leave the reader on the edge of their seat throughout. No story is like the others and few even parallel any of the past writing I have done with Child at the helm. Characters are well-developed and keep me wondering about them, as if I might see one or two appear in a Reacher book one day. While not my favourite of his writing, Lee Child has done well and kept me wanting to return to see how things developed for some of these protagonists, while others I am happy to leave in the trash heap.

Kudos, Mr. Child, for a unique collection to appeal to your fan base!

I enjoyed these short stories and his take on them in the introduction. Hard to tell when one ends and another begins but that's okay - i'm sure that will get cleaned up. I have no doubt this book is going to do well and I def recommend