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Dell (2016), Edition: Media Tie In, 624 pages
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"Never go back--but Jack Reacher does, and the past finally catches up with him. Never Go Back is #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child's new novel of action-charged suspense starring "one of the best thriller characters at work today" (Newsweek). Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had. Reacher is there to meet--in person--the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone. But it isn't Turner behind the CO's desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about. When threatened, you can run or fight. Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs. Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces--and makes him question who he is, what he's done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road. Praise for #1 bestselling author Lee Child and his Jack Reacher series "Child is a superb craftsman of suspense."--Entertainment Weekly "The truth about Reacher gets better and better."--Janet Maslin, The New York Times"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member jnwelch
[Never Go Back] by [[Lee Child]] gives us another fast-paced ride with [Jack Reacher], "a tough guy hero that men will envy and women will adore"(Daily Express). After a snowy outing in South Dakota in [A Wanted Man], Reacher makes his way to Virginia, to his old army unit, the 110th. He's there to
All of this, of course, is like waving a red flag at a bull. A smart bull. Reacher figures out where Turner is, and we're off and running on a conspiracy that traces all the way to Afghanistan and back. We get lots of great fight scenes, a kindred spirit in Turner, and Reacher outwitting the bad guys while also trying to track down what may be a 14 year old daughter he never knew he had.
Reacher is an outsider with no home, who buys cheap clothes rather than do laundry, and never stays in one place very long. For a while Turner thinks of him as "feral", but the fact that others matter to him gives her pause. That "means you can't really be feral. I imagine caring for others is the first thing to go. And you still know right from wrong. Which all means you're OK." She has inherited his position at the 110th, and she figures that means she'll be OK, too. When she presses him, Reacher points to a possible genetic reason for the way he is. "Millions of years ago we were all living in small . . . groups of people. So there was a danger of in-breeding. So {each group} had at least one person who had to wander. That way the gene pools would get mixed up a little. . . . I think 99 of us grow up to love the campfire, and one grows up to hate it."
This is a top level entry in a high quality series. His fans will eat it up.
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meet Major Susan Turner, the woman whose voice he liked when they worked together by phone in the previous book. When he gets there, though, she's been taken away on bribery charges, and he's accused of misdeeds as a military policeman many years ago, i.e. beating to death a man he never heard of in gangland LA, and fathering a child with a woman he can't seem to remember. The man behind Maj. Turner's desk then re-activates Reacher into the Army, to make sure they can prosecute him. Inviting a fox back into the hen house? Meanwhile thugs at his motel are telling him to get out of town or else.All of this, of course, is like waving a red flag at a bull. A smart bull. Reacher figures out where Turner is, and we're off and running on a conspiracy that traces all the way to Afghanistan and back. We get lots of great fight scenes, a kindred spirit in Turner, and Reacher outwitting the bad guys while also trying to track down what may be a 14 year old daughter he never knew he had.
Reacher is an outsider with no home, who buys cheap clothes rather than do laundry, and never stays in one place very long. For a while Turner thinks of him as "feral", but the fact that others matter to him gives her pause. That "means you can't really be feral. I imagine caring for others is the first thing to go. And you still know right from wrong. Which all means you're OK." She has inherited his position at the 110th, and she figures that means she'll be OK, too. When she presses him, Reacher points to a possible genetic reason for the way he is. "Millions of years ago we were all living in small . . . groups of people. So there was a danger of in-breeding. So {each group} had at least one person who had to wander. That way the gene pools would get mixed up a little. . . . I think 99 of us grow up to love the campfire, and one grows up to hate it."
This is a top level entry in a high quality series. His fans will eat it up.
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LibraryThing member RidgewayGirl
Reacher is back! In the last installment, Reacher was replaced with a chatty, judgmental jerk, but in Never Go Back Lee Child returns to the taciturn and pedantic character we all love. In this installment, Reacher goes back to his old unit to meet the commanding officer he has only spoken to on
What follows is the usual fun romp in which Reacher is always a half step ahead of the bad guys. Really, the series is fantastic, especially when you want something purely escapist to take your mind off of things. They do follow a formula, but it's a fun one. This time it has Reacher endlessly calculating his odds of success and, in a fun twist, encountering a teenage girl who is eerily similar to himself. Thank you, Mr Child, for getting rid of that cranky, pontificating clone and returning the real deal to the series.
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the phone only to find that she has been arrested for taking a bribe. What's more, he is also being prosecuted for killing a guy sixteen years ago and is told to run away or else. If you've ever read a book about Jack Reacher, you can probably guess how he reacted. What follows is the usual fun romp in which Reacher is always a half step ahead of the bad guys. Really, the series is fantastic, especially when you want something purely escapist to take your mind off of things. They do follow a formula, but it's a fun one. This time it has Reacher endlessly calculating his odds of success and, in a fun twist, encountering a teenage girl who is eerily similar to himself. Thank you, Mr Child, for getting rid of that cranky, pontificating clone and returning the real deal to the series.
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LibraryThing member brendajanefrank
The best thing about "Never Go Back" is that it's 416 pages, a lot of pages, because I never want Reacher novels to end. The next best thing about "Never Go Back" is that it's pure, classic Reacher.
I have read all 17 previous Reacher novels, and this one is just as good or better than those. I
For those unfamiliar with the series, these are action/thriller/mystery novels. The dialogue is terse. Reacher, the protagonist, is terse. He is also a contradiction in many ways. Reacher is moral and kind, but in a Robin Hood type of way. His value system has few grey areas and often is inconsistent with the law.
Reacher is a true drifter, always on the move, with nothing, literally nothing, to tie him down. His possessions fit into one pocket. Reacher is liberated from the common chores of life. When his clothes are too dirty to wear, they go in the trash. New clothes come from second-hand stores, discount stores or the like. Even Reachers names get discarded as he checks in to "low rent" motels under names of presidents, baseball players and others.
Yet, Jack went to West Point and is way above average in intelligence. To fill empty hours he likes to play mental number games. In fact, Reacher has little need to write anything down. Long names, addresses, telephone numbers, passwords all reside in his head. Complicated schemes are all created in his mind with no need to record anything. In fact, Reacher could be described as brilliant.
Women and sex have their appeal to Reacher, but don't expect flowers and romance. That type of relationship would tie him down and is thus, unacceptable. Yet, Reacher would cross the United States by hitchhiking and bus to meet a women whose voice he finds attractive. Reacher must satisfy his curiosity, and he is inquisitive about much, being a very smart guy.
Almost nothing stands in Reacher's way. Five or six armed assailants? He can take them on. Reacher doesn't need gimmicks, weapons or fancy marshal art. Usually, his incredible strength, size, and mental agility carry the day. These assailants are normally not the products of West Point, and Reacher is always at least three steps ahead of their moves.
Yes, Reacher is a violent man, but only in self-defense or to defend the Good Guys. Reacher protects himself and others who need protection and enforces his own moral code.
That's the flavor of the novel. In my view, the plot is fine but the reason for the plot is simply to display Reacher in action. Nothing wrong with that.
I have read all 17 previous Reacher novels, and this one is just as good or better than those. I
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really don't like reviewing "Never Go Back" because telling you my favorite parts would ruin the story, but I really want to tell you my favorite parts.For those unfamiliar with the series, these are action/thriller/mystery novels. The dialogue is terse. Reacher, the protagonist, is terse. He is also a contradiction in many ways. Reacher is moral and kind, but in a Robin Hood type of way. His value system has few grey areas and often is inconsistent with the law.
Reacher is a true drifter, always on the move, with nothing, literally nothing, to tie him down. His possessions fit into one pocket. Reacher is liberated from the common chores of life. When his clothes are too dirty to wear, they go in the trash. New clothes come from second-hand stores, discount stores or the like. Even Reachers names get discarded as he checks in to "low rent" motels under names of presidents, baseball players and others.
Yet, Jack went to West Point and is way above average in intelligence. To fill empty hours he likes to play mental number games. In fact, Reacher has little need to write anything down. Long names, addresses, telephone numbers, passwords all reside in his head. Complicated schemes are all created in his mind with no need to record anything. In fact, Reacher could be described as brilliant.
Women and sex have their appeal to Reacher, but don't expect flowers and romance. That type of relationship would tie him down and is thus, unacceptable. Yet, Reacher would cross the United States by hitchhiking and bus to meet a women whose voice he finds attractive. Reacher must satisfy his curiosity, and he is inquisitive about much, being a very smart guy.
Almost nothing stands in Reacher's way. Five or six armed assailants? He can take them on. Reacher doesn't need gimmicks, weapons or fancy marshal art. Usually, his incredible strength, size, and mental agility carry the day. These assailants are normally not the products of West Point, and Reacher is always at least three steps ahead of their moves.
Yes, Reacher is a violent man, but only in self-defense or to defend the Good Guys. Reacher protects himself and others who need protection and enforces his own moral code.
That's the flavor of the novel. In my view, the plot is fine but the reason for the plot is simply to display Reacher in action. Nothing wrong with that.
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LibraryThing member ABVR
Over the course of seventeen books, Jack Reacher has thwarted assassination attempts, tracked serial killers, and solved seemingly insoluble crimes. Never Go Back turns him into a fugitive from justice, entangled by shadowy-but-powerful enemies in the legal repercussions of long-ago events of which
The dual-stranded plot works well enough on its own terms, but it does not serve Reacher, as a character, especially well. There is little opportunity for his investigative skills to come into play, and much of the plot is resolved by good (sometimes improbably good) luck or the actions of others. His talent for violence is also underused, since his near-effortless defeat of two goons in an early scene diminishes the threat they subsequently pose. When the climax of the story arrives, Reacher is more an observer than a participant. It makes sense in context, which a different ending with a more activist role for Reacher would not have, but it fails to satisfy.
All that said, the book has numerous pleasures to offer longtime fans of Child, Reacher, and the series: a tautly written escape scene, nifty descriptions of man-on-the-run tradecraft, and a scene in an LA diner that resolves a key plot thread in a refreshingly un-cliched way. The inevitable coda, in which Reacher parts ways with his latest lover, has a poignant quality that (for such an unemotional character) is unexpectedly moving. Together these scenes make the Never Go Back worthwhile, and reassure readers that, eighteen books in, Lee Child has yet to sink into the comfortable embrace of formula.
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he has no memory. Aided by a fellow fugitive, Reacher must simultaneously evade his pursuers (legal and extra-legal), and unravel the criminal conspiracy he was framed in order to protect.The dual-stranded plot works well enough on its own terms, but it does not serve Reacher, as a character, especially well. There is little opportunity for his investigative skills to come into play, and much of the plot is resolved by good (sometimes improbably good) luck or the actions of others. His talent for violence is also underused, since his near-effortless defeat of two goons in an early scene diminishes the threat they subsequently pose. When the climax of the story arrives, Reacher is more an observer than a participant. It makes sense in context, which a different ending with a more activist role for Reacher would not have, but it fails to satisfy.
All that said, the book has numerous pleasures to offer longtime fans of Child, Reacher, and the series: a tautly written escape scene, nifty descriptions of man-on-the-run tradecraft, and a scene in an LA diner that resolves a key plot thread in a refreshingly un-cliched way. The inevitable coda, in which Reacher parts ways with his latest lover, has a poignant quality that (for such an unemotional character) is unexpectedly moving. Together these scenes make the Never Go Back worthwhile, and reassure readers that, eighteen books in, Lee Child has yet to sink into the comfortable embrace of formula.
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LibraryThing member klockrike
The formula for the Jack Reacher crime novels are getting a bit old. Loner but brilliant ex-MP guy get in trouble, tries to save some gorgeous at least semi-smart female, sex, sex, guns, violence, more trouble, more sex, and in the end Jack Reacher just walks away from it all and everything is
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again great, and Jack Reacher can be a loner again, untouchable by the bad guys. It is a perfect read for a long plane ride, but not really stimulating intellectually, and totally unbelievable of course. Not that it matters. But I wish there was more variations in the stories of the books - not so incredibly predictable. Show Less
LibraryThing member mjanep
Will I tell you things about the plot of the newest Reacher novel? Either I will, or I won't. Fifty-fifty, like flipping a coin.
Things happen to Reacher. He's where he is, and something happens. Then he just deals with what starts to happen, as only Reacher can. He observes the details, assesses
Never Go Back continues the Reacher series with an excellent story, good forward momentum, and most of all, continuing the coherence of Reacher's character. Fans will not be disappointed. A great read.
Things happen to Reacher. He's where he is, and something happens. Then he just deals with what starts to happen, as only Reacher can. He observes the details, assesses
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the opponents, calculates the odds, sets a plan into motion. Then things happen to other people.Never Go Back continues the Reacher series with an excellent story, good forward momentum, and most of all, continuing the coherence of Reacher's character. Fans will not be disappointed. A great read.
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LibraryThing member phoenixcomet
Jack Reacher is back and as unflappable as ever, or is he? Having traveled across the country to Washington DC to ask CO Susan Turner of the 110th Special Unit out to dinner, Jack is met by someone other than Susan. He discovers that she is under arrest for taking a bribe at the same time that he
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is being brought up on charges of murder for an alleged beating he gave someone 16 years before. He is also being brought up on paternity charges as well. Obviously, none of this is correct, nor does it bode well for Reacher or Susan. So what's a fellow to do, but to bust himself and Turner out of their holding cells and take to the road to resolve all of these crimes. Excellent, as always. Show Less
LibraryThing member TheJeanette
When a series goes on for a long time, I start to wonder if the author can continue to come up with new material rather than recycling old plots. With Never Go Back, I needn't have worried. This installment felt fresh and exciting.
Not only is Reacher on the run, accused of a heinous crime he
There were a couple of places where the story seemed a little weak because I felt like if I could figure out the fraud, Jack Reacher should have been right on top of it too. But all in all this was a thoroughly enjoyable addition to the series.
Not only is Reacher on the run, accused of a heinous crime he
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didn't commit, but this time he has a sidekick. She's also accused of a serious crime, and just happens to be little and cute, the way Reacher likes his women. They don't know who set them up to take the fall, or who is after them, but Reacher's skills as a road warrior stand them in good stead, and he kicks a lot of butt along the way. There were a couple of places where the story seemed a little weak because I felt like if I could figure out the fraud, Jack Reacher should have been right on top of it too. But all in all this was a thoroughly enjoyable addition to the series.
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LibraryThing member gwasher
I so love the one dimentional Reacher. As a former military cop I wish anything about him was accurate militarily; it isn't. That said I do enjoy Reacher's one-track character for fastasy's sake.
LibraryThing member jfurshong
Well, Jack Reacher is Jack Reacher. That is a given and that is what apparently brings readers back time after time. I am new to the fold, having only read “Killing Floor” (the first book in the series) and “The Affair” (the first in the series chronologically) and was attracted by this
But “Killing Floor” and “The Affair” both had a remarkably high body count and seemed to stay beneath the notice of outside law enforcement or the media. Seemed a bit over the top, yet I did like a lot of what I read. I decided I might have one more Jack Reacher in me and then I would decide whether or not to continue in the series.
I received a copy of Lee Child’s newest Jack Reacher novel, “Never Go Back” as an early review copy from Library Thing and thought this is the one that will help me decide. While Jack Reacher continues to be Jack Reacher (why would we want him to change?) the tone of the novel, the pacing and plotting were different and a very refreshing change.
Of course the premise is similar, Jack finds himself inexplicably involved in a vast cover up within the military and he is being used as a pawn by competing factions. The unexpected situations and Reacher’s always direct analysis and unorthodox responses propel the plot forward in a highly engaging fashion. The body count is very low this time and he always manages to find allies in unexpected places. The novel never slows down and keep you engaged throughout. Of course there is a romantic interest as well and that adds an often humorous element to the story. And, yes, true to Jack Reacher, the romantic entanglement is just for the time they work together.
My conclusion? “Never Go Back” was highly entertaining and I will definitely read #2 in the series, “Die Trying” and start to follow this guy on a regular basis. Well done LeeChild!
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maverick ex-military police officer, his willingness to use violence on the bad guys in pursuit of his goals and his decision to remain unattached and rootless.But “Killing Floor” and “The Affair” both had a remarkably high body count and seemed to stay beneath the notice of outside law enforcement or the media. Seemed a bit over the top, yet I did like a lot of what I read. I decided I might have one more Jack Reacher in me and then I would decide whether or not to continue in the series.
I received a copy of Lee Child’s newest Jack Reacher novel, “Never Go Back” as an early review copy from Library Thing and thought this is the one that will help me decide. While Jack Reacher continues to be Jack Reacher (why would we want him to change?) the tone of the novel, the pacing and plotting were different and a very refreshing change.
Of course the premise is similar, Jack finds himself inexplicably involved in a vast cover up within the military and he is being used as a pawn by competing factions. The unexpected situations and Reacher’s always direct analysis and unorthodox responses propel the plot forward in a highly engaging fashion. The body count is very low this time and he always manages to find allies in unexpected places. The novel never slows down and keep you engaged throughout. Of course there is a romantic interest as well and that adds an often humorous element to the story. And, yes, true to Jack Reacher, the romantic entanglement is just for the time they work together.
My conclusion? “Never Go Back” was highly entertaining and I will definitely read #2 in the series, “Die Trying” and start to follow this guy on a regular basis. Well done LeeChild!
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LibraryThing member kyurenka
In the 14th Jack Reacher story we find him heading to Washington DC to find Maj. Susan Turner whom he has only talked to on the phone. He liked her voice. But she's in the brig! so he can't ask her out. If that weren't enough to begin the mystery the mother of Reacher's supposed daughter is suing
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for child support. One of the best Reacher's yet. Show Less
LibraryThing member SherriLee
I really don't get it. If Lee Child is tired of writing, then he should stop publishing. He's going to be at a local store doing a signing this week--something I would not have missed in years past-- now I can't be bothered. This is an implausible, ridiculous, awkward bit of drivel that makes a
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mockery of the previous books. The basic scenario is improbable as is his reaction to it. There were phrases repeated ad nauseum throughout the book that were pointless and drove me nuts. Child (or whoever authored this) obviously considered it to be cute. If you've read it, you know the ones I mean. The ending, which I dearly hoped would be worth the slog, was idiotic and weak. I bought this book in the unfulfilled hope that the last two were horrible flukes. They weren't. Will I buy another? Maybe I'll flip a coin to decide...or maybe I'll never go back. Show Less
LibraryThing member cmeilink
Jack Reacher, the quintessential man's man, is back again in Lee Child's most recent book, Never Go Back.
Intrigued by the voice of the new commander of his old 110th MP Special Unit, Jack goes back to see if the woman major is actually as interesting as she sounds over the phone.
When he arrives, he
Breaking out and taking Major Turner with him, both are determined to discover the people responsible for the accusations being made against them.
The result is a well-paced and well-written what, why and who-done-it story that only Lee Child could write.
I highly recommend this book. Current Jack Reacher fans will find this one of the best books of the series; newcomers will become Reacher converts. READ THIS ONE!
This book was was received through LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Intrigued by the voice of the new commander of his old 110th MP Special Unit, Jack goes back to see if the woman major is actually as interesting as she sounds over the phone.
When he arrives, he
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finds that she is under arrest for bribery and Reacher himself is held for a 16-year-old homicide and paternity suit. If things aren't bad enough, he is then considered the suspect in the beating of Turner's lawyer.Breaking out and taking Major Turner with him, both are determined to discover the people responsible for the accusations being made against them.
The result is a well-paced and well-written what, why and who-done-it story that only Lee Child could write.
I highly recommend this book. Current Jack Reacher fans will find this one of the best books of the series; newcomers will become Reacher converts. READ THIS ONE!
This book was was received through LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
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LibraryThing member Corwin2634
Another great Jack Reacher novel. I have read quite a number in the series and I think this is one of the better ones. I loved the Susan Turner character and hope she turns up again in future books. She makes Reacher a little less feral. Lee Child never disappoints.
LibraryThing member dyarington
This is the least enjoyable Reacher book I have read and I've read them all. It starts off well with the same old Reacher mannerisms, but then it veers suddenly to the left (no pun intended) . Reacher is drawn into a very complex situation that gets worse and worse, punctuated by several of the
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standard Reacher fisticuffs, or should I say elbows and head butts. He likes her, the woman he sets off to find in Virginia--and he almost finds a lost 13 year old daughter, but noooo--It is not to be. I had my hopes up for a new Reacher twist, but Child let me down again.I definitely did not like this book. It should not be labeled a thriller. The ending is so contrived and abrupt--only about five pages to explain away the whole book. What a bummer! Don't get me wrong. The Reacher books are my all time favorite thrillers, but this one let me down. Show Less
LibraryThing member Coyote99
I am an on and off fan of Lee Child. I binged on too many when I first discovered him, and Jack Reacher got a little old. I have had a nice long break so when I received my ARC of Child's new book I flipped the first page not really expecting to finish it on one night. But I did. Just could not put
While Reacher is very predictable and his adventures all head down the same loner path, they simply make for a great read. Nothing deep, no subtle wit. Just a good pace and consistent writing! I don't want to like him, but I do. A lot.
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it down.While Reacher is very predictable and his adventures all head down the same loner path, they simply make for a great read. Nothing deep, no subtle wit. Just a good pace and consistent writing! I don't want to like him, but I do. A lot.
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LibraryThing member agarcia85257
Jack Reacher. This is how Jack Reacher is suppose to be. Not the movie version. But here under the masterful writing of his author Lee Child. The rugged, scarred veteran of as many battles as a civilian than he ever fought as a military man. But then Reacher never stopped being the military man.
There's just Reacher. And if you are in trouble and you are in the right, then Reacher is possibly all you need.
This time we find Reacher crossing the country to his old army base to meet a woman whose voice had intrigued him. A woman commanding his old post. A woman he felt a kinship with and more than a sense of attraction. A woman who when he arrives is missing and Reacher finds himself recalled back into the military to face criminal charges.
Reacher has to find out who is behind this. Who would imprison a base commander, charge a former one with murder and why. And Reacher also needs to find out about a young teenage girl he has never met who looks and acts a lot like him.
This is vintage Jack Reacher. A character who has a simple sense of justice and doesn't care what it takes to get there. This is not Tom Cruise. This is Clint Eastwood, only with more scars and more stone. Yes he looks like he's been through a hell of a fight. But like they say, you really should see other guy.
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This is no James Bond. This is no Rambo. There are no martinis shaken not stirred, no political misgivings of wrongs done to him by the military and country he gave everything to.There's just Reacher. And if you are in trouble and you are in the right, then Reacher is possibly all you need.
This time we find Reacher crossing the country to his old army base to meet a woman whose voice had intrigued him. A woman commanding his old post. A woman he felt a kinship with and more than a sense of attraction. A woman who when he arrives is missing and Reacher finds himself recalled back into the military to face criminal charges.
Reacher has to find out who is behind this. Who would imprison a base commander, charge a former one with murder and why. And Reacher also needs to find out about a young teenage girl he has never met who looks and acts a lot like him.
This is vintage Jack Reacher. A character who has a simple sense of justice and doesn't care what it takes to get there. This is not Tom Cruise. This is Clint Eastwood, only with more scars and more stone. Yes he looks like he's been through a hell of a fight. But like they say, you really should see other guy.
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LibraryThing member upstairsgirl
This is just a good thriller, period. It really doesn't matter how Jack Reacher finds himself in the middle of a sinister conspiracy; the point isn't why he's involved, it's what happens next, and what happens next is a tightly plotted, violent, high-stakes race to find the truth, with shadowy,
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omniscient bad guys, crooked lawyers, and precocious teenagers. There's a sort of weird prescience to this book's bad guys' seemingly unlimited access to data about our hero's movements, given the recent revelations about the NSA, since those must predate the writing of the book. There are minor niggling plot holes here and there, but if you like this sort of story it's an excellent yarn and you won't want to put it down. Like the other Reacher novels, though, it is really pretty violent, so if the blow-by-blow isn't your thing, best avoid this one. Show Less
LibraryThing member Suzannie1
As a massive fan of Lee Child I have been eagerly awaiting another book , and this was again does not disappoint, Reacher has to go and :save : Susan Turner from a military prison and gets involved with the highest people from the US government and infiltration into Afghanistan, there again are so
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many realist descriptions of Reacher's thoughts you can almost imagine being there with him and seeing the scenario in front of you , there are a couple of touching scenes too, where I almost thought he may even have to settle into ordinary life and that would be the end of the series , but no , out he comes bold as ever and back to it as usual, loved it, hope there is another one . Show Less
LibraryThing member satchmo77
I have enjoyed the Jack Reacher series, and Never go back by Lee Child was no exception. However the ending left me empty. I knew was coming, but it still distressed me. I hope Mr. Child isn’t running out of steam with Reacher.
LibraryThing member MENaragon
Never Go Back—Lee Child
Jack Reacher decided to visit the new commander of his old unit, the 110th MP Special Unit, after she had given him some help. They had never met but he had liked the sound of her voice over the phone.
Within hours of arriving at the Virginia headquarters from South Dakota,
With an excellent blend of action and mystery, the tempo consistent, the solution to three intertwined mysteries taking Jack across the country, Lee Child takes us on another Jack Reacher adventure that will please all Jack Reacher fans.
Jack Reacher decided to visit the new commander of his old unit, the 110th MP Special Unit, after she had given him some help. They had never met but he had liked the sound of her voice over the phone.
Within hours of arriving at the Virginia headquarters from South Dakota,
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he finds himself recalled to the Army and in trouble for incidents that occurred sixteen years before. He’s also accused of fathering a child during his tour in Korea fourteen years before. And he still hasn’t met Maj. Susan Turner. She has her own problems with the law and is in confinement for financial improprieties.With an excellent blend of action and mystery, the tempo consistent, the solution to three intertwined mysteries taking Jack across the country, Lee Child takes us on another Jack Reacher adventure that will please all Jack Reacher fans.
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LibraryThing member glendalea
The latest Jack Reacher novel, Never Go Back, will not disappoint fans and will surely gain new ones. This is a very fast-paced story, with a lot of twists and the typical Reacher reactions to the bad guys met along the way. The "hillbilly" encounter did have me rolling my eyes a bit, but overall a
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LibraryThing member Leischen
First off-Tom Cruise IS NOT Jack Reacher. Get that image out of your head before you even start reading. Then Reacher can look like you want him to in your mind's eye.
This time around, Reacher is going back home to the 110th MP Special Unit to visit their current commander, a lady major he only
This is the set-up for a mystery that takes Reacher from Washington DC to West Virginia to Pittsburgh to LA and back again. All the while, he's aware that the problem also extends to the hills of Afghanistan.
As always, there are bad guys galore. The ringleaders are a pair who call themselves Romeo and Juliet and they have a squad of 4 hitmen trying to stop Reacher as he tries to unravel the story of Big Dog and the identity of Sam Dayton.
There are the requisite fights as Reacher tries to stay one jump ahead of the hit team, while trying to take them out at the same time. In West Virginia, a fire at a meth lab brings him into conflict with the Claughton Clan (who've been in Grant County for 300 years). The flight from Pennsylvania to California contains some classic Reacher moments.
This is among the best of Reacher's adventures. Implacable, seemingly untouchable enemies with an extensive network; a mystery at the highest levels of the Army and the federal government coupled with mysteries that affect Reacher ersonally; a beautiful, resourceful heroine who is every bit Reacher's equal-all ingredients of a top flight adventure. Highly recommended.
This time around, Reacher is going back home to the 110th MP Special Unit to visit their current commander, a lady major he only
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knows by phone. Once at HQ, he finds Major Turner is under arrest for bribery and Reacher is wanted for a 16 yr old homicide and a paternity suit. He's also subject to being called back in reserve status. Along with this, he finds himself in constant conflict with Col. Morgan, the current CO. Oh, and somebody beat Turner's lawyer into a coma after he refused Reacher's requests at a breakfast meeting. Reacher could be in trouble--with the army, DC police, FBI, and the bad guys all looking for him.This is the set-up for a mystery that takes Reacher from Washington DC to West Virginia to Pittsburgh to LA and back again. All the while, he's aware that the problem also extends to the hills of Afghanistan.
As always, there are bad guys galore. The ringleaders are a pair who call themselves Romeo and Juliet and they have a squad of 4 hitmen trying to stop Reacher as he tries to unravel the story of Big Dog and the identity of Sam Dayton.
There are the requisite fights as Reacher tries to stay one jump ahead of the hit team, while trying to take them out at the same time. In West Virginia, a fire at a meth lab brings him into conflict with the Claughton Clan (who've been in Grant County for 300 years). The flight from Pennsylvania to California contains some classic Reacher moments.
This is among the best of Reacher's adventures. Implacable, seemingly untouchable enemies with an extensive network; a mystery at the highest levels of the Army and the federal government coupled with mysteries that affect Reacher ersonally; a beautiful, resourceful heroine who is every bit Reacher's equal-all ingredients of a top flight adventure. Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member satxreader
I don't know what I can add to the previous reviews. I'm a shameless Jack Reacher fan (although I REFUSE to pay good money to go to the movie to see a 6'5" 250-lb guy played by a diminutive little elf. But I digress) and "Never Go Back" did not disappoint. While there are a few in the Reacher
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series that are not quite up to his usual standards, this was not one of them. It was a fun read all the way through. Keep 'em coming, Lee Child...I can read faster than you can write! ;-) Show Less
LibraryThing member jamespurcell
Another excellent book in an outstanding series. Reacher gets to relive his time commanding the 110th MPs as he is forced to assist the current commander of the group clear herself from the retribution of a deep and well connected military conspiracy. They go on the run and eventually prevail with
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Awards
British Book Award (Shortlist — 2013)
International Thriller Writers Award (Nominee — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2013-08-29
Physical description
624 p.; 4.27 inches
ISBN
0399594973 / 9780399594977