Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West (Bloody Jack Adventures)

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-07-18
Summary: "a fun, refreshing, brilliant summer read, another in a great series."

There's nothing like jumping on a ship with Jacky Faber for a great romantic, comedic, stirringly adventurous summer read. Meyer never falls to keep the pages flying by with his masterful, daring, and brilliant writing of one of the most loveable, daring, charming, and passionate heroines of all literature, Jacky Faber. In this addition to the fantastic set at the early 19th century series, Jacky Faber journeys down the American rivers towards New Orleans on a riverboat, finding adventure and danger among the Native Americans, backwoods men, revivals, trappers, slavers, entertainers, and British soldiers. Refreshingly, her beloved Jaimy Fletcher finally gets his own adventure as he runs after her. Though the book is really episodic and does not stand alone, it doesn't really matter. This series, which never shies away from adult and historically accurate issues, is both hilarious and stirring, exciting and deeply refreshing. The heroine is as flawed as she is enchanting, and though she gets plenty of comeuppance, the reader is always glad she escapes and the adventures continue. A brilliant, refreshing, engaging read for late teenagers (ages 16 and up) as well as adults. Grade: A

Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-06-06
Summary: "Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the W"

This is the 5th book of my favorite adventure series in at least 20 years. Curiously, I think as many, if not more adults are reading this series as the targeted audience. Testament to the craftsmanship of the writing and the strength of the characters.

Jacky Faber is totally intriguing and compellingly natural. Her weaknesses are as endearing as her strengths. I enjoy the historical settings and interaction as much as the character's themselves.

This series has me hoping that SOMEONE in Hollywood is paying attention because this is a hit movie franchise waiting to be made. We''re all shaking vampires and werewolves out of our pockets every time we turn around, how about getting back to something REALLY exciting that never goes out of style; HISTORY

Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-12-12
Summary: "Riverboat Queen"

After escaping the horrible ship and crew of the slaver, The Bloodhound, Jacky had hoped to return to safety--and perhaps a hero's welcome-- in Boston. Unfortunately, there was the little matter of a bounty on her head as an accused Pirate, which caused nothing short of a riot on the docks of Boston when she's recognized and arrested. Of course, even that doesn't stop Jacky for long and soon she's on the run, heading toward the American frontier and an experience on a different sort of water-craft, cruising down the Allegheny and the Mississippi to New Orleans.

For Jacky, it's almost a vacation cruise after her more harrowing adventures, aside from the renegade Indians and robber-gangs, anyway. Jacky gets up to her usual high-jinx, acquiring ships for her future business, and crew and artillery. And titles, such as Lily of the West. As well as acquiring new friends, male admirers and despicable enemies... and more trouble than any ten people could deal with. And unbeknownst to her, her true love Jaimy is following in her tracks... or is trying to, but his luck is not at all like Jacky's.

I really enjoyed having Jacky once again in charge of a boat and scheming to make money and show herself off, as well as learn new things and see new places. I was also glad to see more of Jaimy.

***Possible SPOILERS***
I wish Jacky and Jaimy would actually get to spend SOME time together, if only to see if they really are that compatible, true love or not. Needless to say, a certain scene in this book had me totally frustrated! Although, I suppose I ought to be used to them being separated by now, you'd think!!!

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-06-11
Summary: "Mom"

My son hated reading until he found this series in the middle school library. Now he reads every day and enjoys it! This is still his favorite series!!!

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-01-16
Summary: "Phew!"

Who needs TV when you have Jacky Faber?? I purchased this book since my library doesn't have this and the next book (I won't say "last" since I've read there will be more). The Christmas season is over and now at last I have some time to dig my teeth into this.

What a wild ride! If adventure is to be had, Jacky Faber is the one to find it. Even though she's always looking for an angle, she's fiercely loyal and never forgets a wrong or a right.

Some have commented that it's a little more adult than the previous books, but Jacky is growing up and it's not explicit so if you're not aware of what is being mentioned it'll go over your head. Plus, it's not like it doesn't happen now and it doesn't promote anything. Just states what happened matter-of-factly. So much else happens that it's overshadowed.

My only minor complaint is that the book may be a little long, but the amount of area covered, and the book's pace makes it seem OK.