First of all guys, I amazed that
our little blog has been able to reach across the ocean to allow us to work
with enormous names in the ‘’book world’’ like Algonquin Young Readers.
Thank you for making Thinking Like a Fangirl what it is
today. I hope I can keep bringing you the best of the book world!
Suffice to say this book was kindly
provided by the publisher.
Let’s get to the book!
Synopsis:
Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New
England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator
of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability
to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but
important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s
assistant. On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling
case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an
ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain it’s a nonhuman creature, whose
existence the police--with the exception of a handsome young detective named
Charlie Cane--deny.
Doctor Who meets Sherlock in
William Ritter’s debut novel, which features a detective of the paranormal as
seen through the eyes of his adventurous and intelligent assistant in a tale
brimming with cheeky humor and a dose of the macabre.
Review:
‘’I have a gift that allows me to see truth where others see the illusion--and there are many illusions. All the world’s a stage, as they say, and I seem to have the only seat in the house with a view behind the curtain.’’
Jackaby’s a story that reminded me
a lot of Sherlock (the Tv Show because I’ve never read the books). Mainly
because of the main character, a brilliant young man skilled in the art of deduction. Unlike Sherlock, Jackaby isn’t just the story of a detective trying
not to be bored, but the tale of a boy with a gift that no one else possesses.
He can see the supernatural and has dedicated his life to help solve cases with
a touch of the unnatural.
“I have ceased concerning myself with how things look to others, Abigail Rook. I suggest you do the same. In my experience, others are generally wrong.”
I have to say that I fell for
Jackaby for how pure he is, it doesn’t matter if people find him insane or if
his life ends up lonely because he pursues what he knows is right. Our world
would be lucky to have more people like him.
What I found more extraordinary was
how – being such an outdated book, passed in a time before ours – it is still
so very present.
People gossiping about other
people’s lives, even when they know nothing of their story. A strong woman
passing as a foolish girl with no capacity for making the right decision.
(Feminism, yey!). Brilliant people, good people, being put aside, chased and
hurt, because they are different.
“This world is full of dragon-slayers. What we need are a few more people who aren't too proud to listen to a few fish.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this book,
even if I’m left with the feeling that something is missing, something that
would elevate this book from good to amazing. It might be the writing, simple
and direct, doesn’t transport you to the characters skin. Or maybe is just me
that being unexperienced with mystery books…
The only thing I didn’t particularly
enjoy was the attempt at turning stress and emotional situations into comedy.
Nothing against comedy but it kind of flopped.
“That the battles are usually in her head does not lessen the bravery of it. The hardest ones always are.”
Many questions are left unanswered
and that’s driving me crazy because I do not like not knowing stuff. Watch me
as I search like a maniac for the next book and totally ignore the to be read
pile on my shelf.
An amazing read that will transport
you to an America very different from the one today. A story that promises to
take you on a roller coaster ride, between monsters and love, friendship and
despair, ducks and ghosts.
Rating: 4/5 stars
Have you read Jackaby? What are your thoughts? Let me know everything in the comments!
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