The <b>bone-crunching, joint-popping</b> action is as technically precise and <b>primevally satisfying</b> as ever. The extra-lean prose is as<b> ruthlessly</b> linear as the plotâŚ[However,]Lee Child proves he can write about emotions other than lust and anger and reveals his hero to be more than just a <b>man of steel</b>. Eighteen novels in, his franchise shows no sign of running out of steam.
- Mark Sanderson, Evening Standard
<p>Lee Childâs <b>bodacious</b> action hero, Jack Reacher, has already tramped through 17 novels and three ebook singles. But his latest, âNever Go Back,â may be the best <b>desert island reading</b> in the series. Itâs <b>exceptionally</b> well plotted. And full of <b>wild</b> surprises. And <b>wise</b> about Reacherâs peculiar nature.<br />/Mr. Childâs Jack Reacher series is as brainy as it is brawny...Starting with an opening sequence that throws three huge surprises at Reacher, there are more neat tricks and clever set pieces in this one volume than Mr. Child has ever strung together before...Read it. Youâll see why.</p>
- Janet Maslin, New York Times
Is Reacher getting <b>soft?</b> Not a chance. The <b>righteous </b>violence when it comes is still pretty <b>astonishing</b>. This is one of Reacher's <b>best </b>outings. A <b>must </b>for all fans.
Daily Express
Jack Reacher is a <b>man's man, </b>a loner, a <b>renegade</b> crusader for justic...The <b>harder-than-nails</b> hero is on the <b>top</b> of his form...You'd better read it.
Sun
This may well be the best of the bunch...some of the best, wiliest writing Child has ever done.
Scotland on Sunday
As always, Reacher's laidback style of narration belies a propulsive pace,although Never Go Back finds Reacher emotionally vulnerable for once, and a warmer, more satisfyingly empathic character for the experience.
Irish Times
<b>Fast-paced</b>, taut and <b>punchy</b>, fans will love this.
Sunday Mirror