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 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.