Never Go BackNever Go Back
Score Modern
What it's about
Jack Reacher finally reaches Virginia and the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th Military Police, because he liked the voice of its new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, on the phone. But when he arrives, she has disappeared, and Reacher is accused of a sixteen-year-old homicide.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It became the second Jack Reacher film, starring Tom Cruise.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It follows A Wanted Man but stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller58 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #133 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #568 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1083 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Never Go Back worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,083 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Never Go Back about?
Jack Reacher finally reaches Virginia and the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th Military Police, because he liked the voice of its new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, on the phone. But when he arrives, she has disappeared, and Reacher is accused of a sixteen-year-old homicide.
How long does it take to read Never Go Back?
About 14 hours (546 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Never Go Back?
If you liked it, try 61 Hours by Lee Child, Worth Dying For by Lee Child or The Affair by Lee Child.