I know I'm a newbie on the board. Which by definition means my opinion is worth less than donkey spit, but I had an observation about FPW's writing that I wondered if anyone else had noticed before now.
My observation is this. Mr. Wilson's writing seems to have improved, or at the very least maintained a similarly strong level, over the past few Repairman Jack novels that I have read.
I have been reading FPW's other works in the Adversary series as I find them at used bookstores/flea markets/book burnings (sorry...I can't afford fresh books...except All the Rage, which I bought at a Books-a-Million...I have recommended you to lots of other people, however.
), and it is my highly subjective opinion that his writing style seems to have improved over the years.
I am most impressed by the degree of imagination that FPW brings to his books. He isn't repeating the same plot over and over again. To me, this indicates that F. Paul will be producing quality work for awhile. Unlike several other writers that I could name who started off very well, but who now seem to have lost some essential quality that allows them to produce good work.
Anyone else had similar thoughts? Or have I called it totally wrong? Is he worse now than, say, ten years ago? As I say, I haven't read all of his older material and have a limited basis for comparison.
Also, does anyone find it disconcerting to know that the guy who writes the books might actually be reading your comments?