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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: How did this get published?
Review: This is absolutely one of the worst books I have seen in a long time. It is unoriginal and formulaic. The writing is jerky with no flow or consistent rhythm. I would recommend against wasting your time.
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Summary: Great Effort
Review: This is another one of my rare 5 star books. This book was pure entertainment from start too finish. Written as a sequel, but reads just great by itself. I love supernatural thrillers and no one can beat F. Paul Wilson in this genre. If you want to read a feel good book where the bad guys always get their due, and in original ways, this book is for you. One great read!Highly recommended.
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Summary: Repariman Jack Comes Through Again!
Review: This is by far the best Repairman Jack novel I've read. I was glued to the pages. The "rakosh" sounds so scary and creepy. I highly recommend this book to all Repairman Jack fans. You will be entertained.
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Summary: slow pace, little action
Review: This is the first Repairman Jack book I've ever read, but I'd heard many good things about them. It was pretty disappointing. The pace seemed very slow and the story never picks up; it just seems to trudge along to an unfulfilling ending. With a supernatural designer drug and a giant land shark, I'm amazed at how... boring... the story was. I'd like to think that maybe I need to read some of his other stories to enjoy this one more, but based on this book, it will be a while before I pick up another Repairman Jack novel.
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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: 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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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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