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The team investigate a haunted house in the latest novel in the bestselling Torchwood range
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Jackson Leaves: an Edwardian house in Penylen, built in 1906, semi-detached, three storeys, spacious, beautifully presented, and left in good condition to Rob and Julia by Rob's late aunt. It's an ordinary sort of a house... except for the way the rooms don't stay in the same places. And the strange man that turns up in the airing cupboard. And the apparitions. And the temporal surges that attract the attentions of Torchwood. And the fact that the first owner of Jackson Leaves in 1906 was a Captain Jack Harkness... Featuring Captain Jack Harkness as played by John Barrowman, with Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones as played by Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd, in the hit series created by Russell T. Davies for BBC Television.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Not bad for a Torchwood novel. Makes good use of all the main characters, although there is a Mary Sue guest character that seems quite out-of-place and fairly purposeless. The team investigate when a house that used to belong to Jack suddenly finds itself haunted by all its other previous occupants.
While the characters are used, none except for Jack get any decent storyline, mainly being there to hold up the plot and keep the dialogue full of witty one-liners. Jack has some emotion, and has a nice little sub-plot down memory lane, but its a shame the others were just there for decoration. The ghosts themselves are well written, although the explanation for their presence is a little weak and could certainly have done with a little more exploration and hinting throughout the earlier parts of the novel.
What I really love about this book is its in universe references. Adams has cleverly snuck in organic references to a number of previous books in the series which while standing out enough to make the reader smile don't feel uncomfortable or forced. This makes it much more believable than the usual 'put-the-toys-back-in-the-box' sci-fi tv-tie-in novel.
Overall I did enjoy reading this one, even if it only lasted a couple of days - it would have fitted in nicely as an episode of the tv series. The descriptions of the ghosts were spot on and the creepy old house really well portrayed.
While the characters are used, none except for Jack get any decent storyline, mainly being there to hold up the plot and keep the dialogue full of witty one-liners. Jack has some emotion, and has a nice little sub-plot down memory lane, but its a shame the others were just there for decoration. The ghosts themselves are well written, although the explanation for their presence is a little weak and could certainly have done with a little more exploration and hinting throughout the earlier parts of the novel.
What I really love about this book is its in universe references. Adams has cleverly snuck in organic references to a number of previous books in the series which while standing out enough to make the reader smile don't feel uncomfortable or forced. This makes it much more believable than the usual 'put-the-toys-back-in-the-box' sci-fi tv-tie-in novel.
Overall I did enjoy reading this one, even if it only lasted a couple of days - it would have fitted in nicely as an episode of the tv series. The descriptions of the ghosts were spot on and the creepy old house really well portrayed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Definately my favourite of the 3 newest ones. I had it read cover to cover without stopping, and thats because I didn't want to take my eyes of the page. The fast paced story telling means the whole book can be turned on its head in a single word!
Though there are parts for you to get your breath back, such as where you learn even more about Jack's elusive past and what the hell he got up to in that century stuck on Earth.
Spine chilling descriptions will have you only looking up from the book because you've heard a creak of the floorboards or a tapping on the windows, top tip for this book, don't read it whilst your alone, don't read at night. But, if you want a challenge, why not? I'd love to hear how you get on! Which from what I'm getting of the book, probably won't be too well.
As ever with Torchwood, i know you won't be able to resist!
Though there are parts for you to get your breath back, such as where you learn even more about Jack's elusive past and what the hell he got up to in that century stuck on Earth.
Spine chilling descriptions will have you only looking up from the book because you've heard a creak of the floorboards or a tapping on the windows, top tip for this book, don't read it whilst your alone, don't read at night. But, if you want a challenge, why not? I'd love to hear how you get on! Which from what I'm getting of the book, probably won't be too well.
As ever with Torchwood, i know you won't be able to resist!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As previously said in another review, probably the best of the 12 books available. I would suggest readers pay attention to character names or you may find yourself going back to check out an identity. A well paced story, which leads up to 'a must finish this' finale. I liked the way past stories were hinted at, like Skypoint, and what had happened at the end of the last series, excluding Children of Earth. Well recommended.
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It's life, Jack, but not as we know it...
This is the twelfth Torchwood novelisation, and features Jack, Ianto and Gwen trying to find what lies behind a house that seems to have links to mysterious and rather gruesome... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Keen Reader
Pleasantly surprised
I had read negative reviews but after listening to the radio plays just before series 4 began I decided to give this book a try as I have no interest in series 4. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Pennant
Great for fans!
I was bought this book for Christmas because I love the series. I wasn't really that bothered and left it in my drawer until I had a weekend to read it. Wow! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Doyler
Torchwood: The House That Jack Bulit
Good Book - It's great the authors are filling the gaps in Jack's life. It will be great read more history on Gwen or Ianto.
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Joseph Curran Jr.
Torchwood: The House That Jack Built Review
This is definitely one of the beater Torchwood books Guy Adams dose a wonderful job with his portrayals of the carters especially Jack. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Kitsune WingStar
Worthwhile, Funny, and Well-Written
Funny, scary, mind-bendingly twisty tale of one house that seems hell-bent for hell's gates. Packed with more enjoyable scenes and dialogue than ought to be legally permitted... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by ianalexandermartin
ghosts of the past
A new novel based on the tv show torchwood, telling an all new story featuring the main characters. it runs for 239 pages of relatively short chapters. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Paul Tapner
Could have been good. Sadly it's not.
The thing with novels of TV shows is that you never know which take the author is going to have on the characters. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by Denise Wendler
dont know where to begin
first of all torchwood is a very good program i wouldnt say its great but i do like ive never seen season 1 saw all of season 2 and children of earth ( cant wait to get to... Read more
Published on 25 July 2009 by chace
Old school Torchwood
I can highly recommend `The House that Jack Built' for chasing away any CoE blues and bringing back the old TW vibe of mixed grue, spooky shenanigans, lowgrade Jack-angst,... Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by Alex Beecroft
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