The Haunted Air : Repairman Jack (Repairman Jack) (Repairman Jack) by F. Paul Wilson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Haunted Air : Repairman Jack (Repairman Jack) (Repairman Jack)
Book Review: The Legend Matures
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I would like to say that while the print is small, reading glasses are cheap.I fully understand why there is a discomforture with the evolution of Jack from a force for mindless vengence, to a fully fleshed out character confronting choices and responsibilities, I am happy to see this character involved in a mature relationship and friendships that defy convention.
Like Joe Landsdale, Wilson is far too good a writer to be tied down to the cliches of male oriented pulp adventure, and the Repairman Jack series is always full of wonderful surprises.
Not surprisingly, the introduction of Lyle and Charlie, who bust every stereotype in their dialogue on skepticism vs. belief and their overly decency, makes one hope they become part of the RJ ensemble of players.
This book is totally delightful, funny, smart, and action packed.
And it is smart...about people, ideas, and the unknown.
A great treat, and fast read....dispite the the print size.
Book Review: THIS IS POSSIBLY THE BEST IN AN ALREADY GREAT SERIES!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
THE HAUNTED AIR by F. Paul Wilson-author of THE KEEP, THE TOMB, ALL THE RAGE, and HOSTS-is the sixth "Repairman Jack" novel in this utterly fantastic series about one man's attempt to protect himself and the people he loves from an evil supernatural phenomenon known simply at the "Otherness." This novel is certainly a lot longer (415pp. of very small print) than the previous books in the series, and I would probably have to say that it's also the best, which is a mouthful, considering how well written most the other novels are. This time around, the story centers on two brothers, Lyle and Charlie Kenton, whom Jack develops a close relationship with. The brothers are two psychic scam artists who have the perfect setup with their supposedly haunted house in a suburb of Queens, giving mystical readings to the rich wives and widows who want answers about the their impending future. Except for threats and gunshot warnings from some of the local psychic competitors, everything is going fairly good for the brothers until Jack and his girlfriend, Gia, show up one night with friends who want a reading from them. A mild earthquake takes place as soon as Jack and Gia start to enter the house. This cracks open the concrete floor in the basement, releasing the spirit of a murdered girl that now wants revenge against the people who killed her. Jack, who's still recovering from the death of his sister (see HOSTS), suddenly finds himself caught up in the brothers' dilemma as he attempts to find out who's been threatening them and as another case he's working on begins to tie in with the death of the little girl. While all of this is going on, Gia finds out that she's pregnant with Jack's baby and begins to worry that he may not want to give up his secret life in order to become an actual parent for the child. What neither one of them realizes is that the "Otherness" is back and wants the unborn baby for its own obscene purposes. As my mama used to say-when it rains, it pours! In THE HAUNTED AIR, the author delves more deeply into the personality of Repairman Jack as the character is forced to make an important decision about his life and the lives of the people closest to him. Jack's not even sure it's possible for him to become a citizen without facing heavy fines for tax evasion and jail time for breaking the law. Gia also has to make a life-changing decision with regards to her feelings for Jack and what having his child may mean to her own goals and desires. Mr. Wilson makes these two characters appear more human and their choices in life more complex. Another thing that interested me was the discussions throughout the book on the nature of faith, religion, The Bible, God, and the essence of "good" and "evil." It helped me to clarify some of my own thoughts in relation to these subjects. One thing to keep in mind about the "Repairman Jack" novels is that all of them take place during the mid-eighties within a fifteen-month time frame, though some of the technology is present day and references are made to the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centers, and the murdered child was supposedly killed in the late eighties. And let's not forget all of the references to current music. This can get pretty confusing if you allow yourself to even think about it for a moment. The best thing to do is simply enjoy the ride for what it is. There's also a connection within this book to Mr. Wilson's first novel, THE KEEP (the stone blocks from Romania). Finally, a really nice addition to this series is the introduction of the Kenton brothers. These are two guys that kind of grow on you as the book moves along, and you find yourself hoping that the author will bring them back in a future novel, or at least one of them. With prose that's razor sharp, a more intricate plot, and stronger character development, F. Paul Wilson has written what is possibly the best novel in an already great series! I know his legions of fans will grow even larger after reading THE HAUNTED AIR.Book Review: Another Strong Entry
Summary: 5 Stars
As usual F Paul Wilson does an excellent job with Repairman Jack and friends. This could be the best yet.Without giving away the plot. I don't like reviewers that tell you half the story. Let's just say that Jack's life is getting more complicated.
The one hint I'll give is there appears to be 1 1/2 to 2 years in time line before the grand finale. So, how many books is that? I hope its a bunch.
I'll be there for every one of them!!!!!!!!!!!!
Book Review: Repairman Jack in need of Repairs
Summary: 1 Stars
I have read EVERY book written by F. Paul Wilson and Repairman Jack novels are super. I have enjoyed every single one until now. This one just does not fill the bill.I got the feeling this text was simply an endeavor to continue with the character and blend with earlier novels.
Rather boring and not up to par with previous works. Lots of the pages seem to be filler material to allow for a similar ending.
Might be worth your while to save your money or check it out at the library. Pass on this one.
Book Review: Lousy Hardcover Edition (tiny print); Very Good Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
This is vintage Paul Wilson. All his books are a great read, especially the Repairman Jack series. So I am giving it four stars. But I think prospective buyers should be informed that the hardcover edition is a painful read. The print size is very, very small. It is even smaller than the print of a regular pocketbook. This is unacceptable. I don't see any point in paying an extra 12 dollars for a hardcover edition and getting less print quality than a mass market paperback.
So this is my advice. If your eyes are good enough to read 410 pages of tiny print, go for it. If not, stay away from Forge books.