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Never Go Back
by Lee Child
"Never Go Back," the 18th installment in Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, is a disappointing addition to what was once an exciting ride through the life of a lone-wolf vigilante. The series feels like it's running out of steam, weighed down by repetitive plot devices and a lack of genuine character development.
The repetitiveness became unbearable, the overuse of the "50-50" or "flip of the coin" analogy throughout the book was frustrating. What might have been a quirky insight into Reacher's thought process instead becomes an overplayed gimmick that feels forced, dulling the impact of the novel's tension and pacing. This reliance on worn-out catchphrases and predictable patterns detracts from the otherwise interesting aspects of the story.
Another significant letdown is the continued lack of character development. Eighteen books in, and Jack Reacher remains essentially the same: a lone drifter with few emotional layers and no real evolution. While his unchanging nature might appeal to fans who enjoy a consistent character (which I did for a small while), it starts to feel stagnant over such a long series. Reacher's motivations, decisions, and actions are predictable, and there is little to no growth or insight into who he is beyond the hardened ex-MP we met in the first book.
The repetitiveness became unbearable, the overuse of the "50-50" or "flip of the coin" analogy throughout the book was frustrating. What might have been a quirky insight into Reacher's thought process instead becomes an overplayed gimmick that feels forced, dulling the impact of the novel's tension and pacing. This reliance on worn-out catchphrases and predictable patterns detracts from the otherwise interesting aspects of the story.
Another significant letdown is the continued lack of character development. Eighteen books in, and Jack Reacher remains essentially the same: a lone drifter with few emotional layers and no real evolution. While his unchanging nature might appeal to fans who enjoy a consistent character (which I did for a small while), it starts to feel stagnant over such a long series. Reacher's motivations, decisions, and actions are predictable, and there is little to no growth or insight into who he is beyond the hardened ex-MP we met in the first book.