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vinniesee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
braydin's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of the Jack books, but a solid enough offering. Tough to talk much about the plot with out spoilers as some major things happen almost immediately.
The bulk of the book follows Jack and his long estranged brother who has some problems of his own. In trying to resolve some of these problems, they end up digging up a lost treasure that could have ties to the Otherness.
Two things brought down the rating a bit for me. First, Jack's brother is an unmitigated ass for nearly off the book. I can understand why Wilson chooses to go this route, but having him feature so prominently in the book makes for some unpleasant reading.
Secondly, the ending was a bit clichéd and seen coming from a mile away. It is partially redeemed by some unresolved issues that I assume will lead in to the next book.
The bulk of the book follows Jack and his long estranged brother who has some problems of his own. In trying to resolve some of these problems, they end up digging up a lost treasure that could have ties to the Otherness.
Two things brought down the rating a bit for me. First, Jack's brother is an unmitigated ass for nearly off the book. I can understand why Wilson chooses to go this route, but having him feature so prominently in the book makes for some unpleasant reading.
Secondly, the ending was a bit clichéd and seen coming from a mile away. It is partially redeemed by some unresolved issues that I assume will lead in to the next book.
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