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Summary: Too Funny!
Review: A lot of authors start to slow down after dealing with a character for too long, but fortunately Wilson is not one of them! The latest Jack novel is as fresh and entertaining as the first. Jack has moved nicely from his humble beginnings in the 80's to the present day, and he is a character that is so well written he has matured and learned from his previous experiences. Other authors pay lip service to characterization, Wilson wrote the book. If you've read other Jack novels, you'll be getting this one too, I'm sure. If you've never read one before, start! It's great, easy reading but it will continually make you think and second guess like a good mystery should. Buy 2.
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Summary: The Otherness Isn't Through With Jack Just Yet.......
Review: All The Rage, F. Paul Wilson's fourth Repairman Jack novel, continues Jack's descent into the shadowy world of The Otherness, which he previously encountered in The Tomb & Conspiracies. This time, Urban Mercenary Jack has been hired by Dr. Nadia Radzminsky to protect her boss, Dr. Luc Monnet, from SERIOUSLY off-kilter Bosnian drug-kingpin Milos Dragovic. Nadia suspects that Luc is the victim of an extortion scheme, but the truth is a little more sinister. But what else would you expect from one of Jack's cases...? Soon Jack is up to his eyeballs in murder, revenge, and a designer drug called Berzerk, which amplifies the users latent hostility to the Nth degree. The real treat for longtime fans of Repairman Jack is just WHERE the drug is coming from, which sends the book to a thrilling conclusion in the Jersey Pine Barrens. Familiar faces abound, from the usual suspects (Abe, Julio, Gia & Vicky) to the decidedly UNusual (The omnipresent "Sal Roma", and The Ozymandias Prather Oddity Emporium, which was introduced in Freak Show, an anthology by The Horror Writers of America, Edited by F. Paul Wilson. I loved these characters so much I went right out and snapped up a copy of Freak Show online.) The book is a satisfying read in and of itself, but it also manages to advance the ongoing Sal Roma/Otherness storyline, and sheds new light on Jack's personal life. For my money, All The Rage ties Conspiracies for best Repairman Jack novel. And that's saying A LOT! Highly recommended!
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Summary: Captivating in the extreme
Review: I cant find a single bad word to say about this book, apart from the fact that its such a rampant page turner that the hardcover edition got a bit heavy and unwieldy for those long train rides to work every morning where this great book kept me company. Interestingly, i didnt recall that F.P.Wilson wrote The Keep, one of my favorite novels, until after i had finished reading this book, and this only makes me more and more aware of how good an author he really is. I expect the plot to have been dealt with in previous reviews so ill skip right to it: Repairman Jack is the best character i have ever read about. He instantly speaks to you, a straight to the point no bull character who knows how to get the job done. By the end of this novel youll wish you could be his friend. His exploits with the serb mobsters and the freakshow acts are amazing, and the author draws elements from fantasy, sci fi and your regular thriller to weave this great story. I can heartily recommend this to anyone in for a very well told story with loveable and hateable characters and a drive thats simply uncanny. a five star novel, beyond a doubt.
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Summary: A Worthy Sequel to 'The Tomb'...
Review: I just finished 'All the Rage' and enjoyed it thoroughly. Jack is one of the most unique characters in modern literature, and his adventures are the sort that keeps you reading long into the night. Jack is a poor man's James Bond who makes his living providing 'repair' work for people who need help, but can't go through standard law enforcement for it. Throughout the many Repairman Jack stories, the author has established Jack as someone who knows how to deal with natural and supernatural problems alike. In Jack's first book, The Tomb, he encountered a vengeful Bengali named Kusum with his army of unearthly creatures known as the Rakoshi. By the end of The Tomb, Jack thinks he's dealt with all of these creatures. But at the beginning of 'All the Rage', the reader sees that one has survived. The blood of this creature is being synthesized into a powerful street drug known as Berzerk. This drug grants a feeling of total euphoria, and also sends the user into fits of homicidal rage (thus the title). Jack is hired by a young researcher because she sees her boss being bullied by a known underworld figure. She wants Jack to protect her boss, Dr. Monnet, from Dragovic, the head of a major criminal cartel. As the story unfolds, Jack connects Monnet and Dragovic as the creators and distributors of Berzerk, and also learns of the survival of the last Rakosh. His efforts to stop this drug ring, as well as deal with the last remaining Rakosh are immense fun to read. For me, Jack's solutions are always the best part of the story, and in this one we see some of his most creative ones yet. The way he brings Dragovic and Monnet down is classic! And then later, his confrontation with the Rakosh is equally compelling. I honestly couldn't put it down. But readers of this book should beware. This isn't simply a sequel to another book. All of the Repairman Jack stories are intimately tied into the larger "Adversary Cycle" written by F. Paul Wilson. In fact, a number of conversations and events referenced in this book wouldn't make sense unless you had also read 'Conspiracies' in addition to 'The Tomb'. And 'Conspiracies' only makes sense if you've read the rest of the Adversary Cycle. The primary books in this cycle are: The Keep, The Tomb, The Touch, Reborn, Reprisal, and Nightworld. One final note to make...The Ozymandius Prather Oddity Emporium, taken from the pages of 'Freak Show' and authored by Thomas Monteleone and Steven Spruill, is one of the very best things about this book. I thought they fit very well into the overall story, and I got a real sense of the "Otherness" when reading about them. If you've not read any Repairman Jack stories, don't start here. Start with The Tomb. But definitely keep reading until you get here. It's impossible to be disappointed by one of these novels.
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Summary: All The Rage is a Winner!
Review: I've read all the Repairman Jack stories so far. All The Rage is loads of fun, with lots of action. I highly recommend it. FPW expertly weaves this story into his Grand Unification Theory. Dialogue is funnier than ever and Jack gets himself into more trouble than he's ever been. The scenes involving a helicopter are hilarious. They reveal Jack's twisted (and brilliant) sense of humor. The climax practically gave me a heart attack. But one of my favorite things about this book is that we see the character of Jack developing even more. He literally and figuratively goes BERZERK. It's frightening and fascinating to read that particular plot twist. Makes you wonder... Demonsong, which comes with this special edition, is a terrific short story. Written in a different style, but still very intriguing. Makes me want to see more of Glaeken and Rasalom. Thanks again FPW for a great read! I'm already looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: As Good As Ever
Review: Jack was hired by researcher Nadia to find out the relation between her boss, Dr Monnet and notorious Dragovic. While Nadia was convinced that Dr Monnet might be an unwilling partner to Dragovic's illegal activites, Jack was not so sure. When his investigation revealed a spectrum of activities beyond his expectations, it would need all of Jack's wit, courage and strength to survive this round. As in all of Repairman Jack's stories, the author has a way of stringing together the supernatural and suspense together to make a wonderful story which can keep the reader glued to the book
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Summary: All the Rage is right!
Review: This book is appropriately named, it is simply terrific. Wilson has always been a great writer and he gave ficiton readers a blessing by creating Repairman Jack twenty years ago. He is the Harry Potter of bad-assery!
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Summary: Probably the worst of an excelent series, but still good.
Review: This was an extremely fun read except in the times the story began to wander. Then it went down to just fun, but it was still good. I wouldn't suggest reading it without reading the to books that come before this: The Tomb, Conspiracies, and Legacies. Since I am trying to convince you to read others in the series I should define it for you. These are suspense, science fiction, fantasy, mystery with a very dark element to them. And a main Character: Repair Man Jack who fixes problems for people usually in an illegal manor. He has a good heart and really cares for the people he helps, but a violent streak that he is constantly trying to rein in. The books are very gripping. Try The Tomb first.
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Summary: Jack's Back
Review: Those of you not familiar with F. Paul Wilson do yourself a favor and buy this book. It is a perfect example of what a good writer should be. The story is fast paced, entertaining and engrossing. The characters are very well developed and real. Repairman Jack is one man you won't soon forget. Wilson draws you into Jack's world and shows you how close a man can come to losing everything. This is not a novel you just read, it's a novel you become involved in. I hate to give away the story line so I won't. Suffice it to say that Wilson has a distinct writing style that draws you into a world filled with characters, both real and supernatural, that you hope never cross your path. And others that you wish you only knew. Those of you that are familiar with his work will not be disappointed. It seems that Wilson's writing is as sharp and gripping as ever. Repairman Jack is in top form in this novel and it's great to see the Rakoshi featured again. This is a fun book, a good action story with enough twists and turns and knuckle-whitening scrapes to keep you reading well into the night. Definitely buy this book, buy one for a friend too. Share the joy this holiday season. As an additional recommendation, get your hands on Wilson's earlier works, The Keep, Reborn, Reprisal, Nightworld, The Tomb and The Touch. Those books made me a lifelong fan.
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Summary: That's The Fact, Jack
Review: What makes Repairman Jack run? For a hero that is usually mercenary, Jack is enduringly colorful, entertaining and just plain fun. His background is murky, to say the least. His description is, umm, nondescript. In a world where everyone has a paper trail the size of your average phone directory, Jack does not exist. I like that. Maybe I'm a bit envious. When faced with adversity, Jack is not adverse to hiding and/or running away. But when he's backed into a corner, the sparks fly. All the Rage is actually a departure from previous Jack novels as the monsters in this book are violence and greed, albeit with a cameo appearance by an old nonhuman adversary. What makes the book truly enjoyable is Wilson's portrayal of characters, multifaceted, and his concise, but not tedious expositions. Sprinkle some eclectic, screwball humor and you've got the makings of a wonderful read. Ignore the cheesy cover. Get the book. Enjoy Jack. And, by the way, although this is a series, you can start anywhere. After all, do we really know Jack?
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