I think I've read the RJ series 6 times, and plan to read it again on our cruise this month. No one can tell a story like FPW!
I tried for years to get my son to read The Tomb, with no success. Especially now that he works in NYC and lives in Astoria. He ignored me until his girlfriend's mother told her daughter to tell him to thank me for suggesting The Tomb to her. She enjoyed it and is going after the rest of the series. So finally he borrows my copy of The Tomb. He called last night and says wow -- this is great! Wouldn't take my word for it, nooo...
You really only need three things: WD-40, Duct Tape, and a pointy stick. If it's supposed to move and doesn't, use the WD-40. If it moves and isn't supposed to, use the Duct Tape. If you want it to move and it doesn't want to, use the pointy stick. The rest of life is easy.