david_agranoff's review
4.0
This is the seventh Repairman Jack novel, and it follows The Haunted Air which to me was the strongest entry in the series since the second book Legacies. They are all entertaining novels, and this one manages to keep the high level of horror and suspense while still building the greater story that spans two separate series and almost two dozen novels.
In this novel Jack is taken out of his comfort zone of New York City and the region. The city, Long Island and New jersey are almost like characters in the novels, so when I first read on the back of the book the novel takes place in Florida I was surprised. You see jack finds out that his father was in a car accident in flordia and he is drafted to go down south to take care of his father. Something odd is happening with his brother the judge in Philly and he insists he can’t go and Jack has to.
I can tell something is up with his brother that will come back to haunt Jack in future books. Knowing how far ahead Wilson seems to plot it might not be for four books. Once in Florida discovers a mystery of why his father was deep in bayou at late at night, when his car was hit. As he learns about the strange Gateway community and the monsters who creep beyond in the everglades Jack also learns a secret or two about his Father.
The monsters and suspense aspects of the novel are all well done, but fans of the series will generally view this book as the point in the series where Jack deepens his relationship with his father. To me that is the thing I will remember about this novel. Hosts (RMJ #5) saw Jack's sister learning the real Jack and now Jack's father gets a glimpse at the real Jack. With Jack outed to his Dad I get the feeling that the series is changing, there is no way for Jack to hide from his family.
This is a bold decision for Wilson. I have a feeling that Jack's loved ones will become more involved as the books move closer to the end. Outside of his brother they are all likable enough.
In this novel Jack is taken out of his comfort zone of New York City and the region. The city, Long Island and New jersey are almost like characters in the novels, so when I first read on the back of the book the novel takes place in Florida I was surprised. You see jack finds out that his father was in a car accident in flordia and he is drafted to go down south to take care of his father. Something odd is happening with his brother the judge in Philly and he insists he can’t go and Jack has to.
I can tell something is up with his brother that will come back to haunt Jack in future books. Knowing how far ahead Wilson seems to plot it might not be for four books. Once in Florida discovers a mystery of why his father was deep in bayou at late at night, when his car was hit. As he learns about the strange Gateway community and the monsters who creep beyond in the everglades Jack also learns a secret or two about his Father.
The monsters and suspense aspects of the novel are all well done, but fans of the series will generally view this book as the point in the series where Jack deepens his relationship with his father. To me that is the thing I will remember about this novel. Hosts (RMJ #5) saw Jack's sister learning the real Jack and now Jack's father gets a glimpse at the real Jack. With Jack outed to his Dad I get the feeling that the series is changing, there is no way for Jack to hide from his family.
This is a bold decision for Wilson. I have a feeling that Jack's loved ones will become more involved as the books move closer to the end. Outside of his brother they are all likable enough.
stiricide's review
4.0
One of my favourites of the series. I appreciate that as we get deeper in to the The Otherness, the stories only get stronger. Great characters in this one, even if they tend to be a little underdeveloped - I'd like to get to know them better before we leave them in the dust to make way for the next chapter. Though I'm happy that Jack's dad is now along for the ride.
acknud's review
4.0
I found this one to be much better than the last one I read in the series. Repairman Jack is back and intent on taking the battle to The Otherness. He is still not convinced that he is a chosen warrior despite mounting evidence. This book has come interesting characters (Semelee) and a good battle scene.
jmcguoirk's review
3.0
"Wasn’t it Sherlock Holmes who said, ‘When you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth’?" Thanks FPW for another enjoyable read.
trevert's review
4.0
As good as all the other Repairman Jack books, which is high praise indeed. This one's a change of scenery from the usual cityscape, though, as Jack travels to Florida to visit his father in his retirement community, after his dad is nearly killed in an accident. Of course, this being a Repairman Jack book, the situation is a lot more complicated than that, and soon Jack is contending with a mutant swamp clan, monsters, witches, retirement swindles, and some very unexpected revelations about his father. Very recommended!
buildhergender's review against another edition
5.0
Repairman Jack reconnects with his father.
We get to learn a bit more about the Otherness and the Ally, and the mysterious third party.
We find that the woman with the dog is not all knowing or all powerful.
Good to read about Jack in a place other than New York.
We get to learn a bit more about the Otherness and the Ally, and the mysterious third party.
We find that the woman with the dog is not all knowing or all powerful.
Good to read about Jack in a place other than New York.
braydin's review
3.0
Enjoyed the interactions between Jack and his father. Seeing a new side to his father was quite enjoyable. The passages featuring the kin were a bit slow in spots but overall, an enjoyable read.
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