Scott Hajek Wrote:This book is a mixed bag for me. Some parts were wrapped up quite nicely. While other loose ends seemed rushed in the resolution, even the ending.
Parts were downright fantastic! The assault on the house was so much fun to read. So intense, it seemed like heat was coming from the book.
So much more of this book relied on the Jack Secrets books and all are essential reads to truly enjoy this book. I'm so glad I read all three with no interruptions.
No matter what, the book is still great and I look forward to re-reading the entire RJ series from the beginning to the end.
See, this constant shifting back to "hey jack, remember when we were 14 and we found that thing" really bothers me. Not only does it interupt the story, but it is is such an obvious "hey consumer, go by the other books that I'm shamelessly self promoting here." It feels like a cheesy product placement in a movie.
However, I started DArk at the End, cruised through it, really enjoying it but I thought it got sort of stale for a little bit after the assault on Rasalom and I stopped reading it for a few weeks. Started again while on a plane and cruised through the last 120 pages or so in two days. I really DID enjoy this book--it is a great set up for NIGHTWORLD. REally excited for the revision. I read a hardback copy years ago and while I want to go re-read it now, I would rather wait for the revisions..
Things I really liked about this book?
1. The assualt on Rasalom. That was amazing to read.
2. The VERY END--when Jack gets super angry and pissed and him and Glaeken decide to fight back. I love it when Jack gets REALLY angry and loses control and just REALY hurts people.
Another winner. Sad to see this series go. A good friend of mine recommened Repairman Jack to me after he read legacies, all the way back in about 1999 or so. I've been a fan for over a decade.
What I miss about Repairman Jack? I know we are FAR past this part in the series but I always loved reading the fixes in the book that really had nothing to do with the story. I just loved watching Jack's plans unfold.