So Say the Waiters, Book 3: Episodes 10-13

So Say the Waiters #3

by Justin Sirois

This is the final book of the series. As Haymaker gains popularity and power within the kidnApp network, his influence over people grows to the point of jeopardizing the company. Book three explores his rise to power and exactly who he has been manipulating the entire time.


Hugh Howey, author of Wool, says, “[kidnApp is] so real, it’s almost creepy.”

Genres: Fiction

329 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2014

About the author

I'm a novelist and game maker. I own Severed Books, based in Baltimore, MD.

Reviews

[Hilary "Fox" · Rating 3 out of 5]

So Say the Waiters wrapped up in a rather satisfactory way. The door remained open for more potential stories to be told, but there weren't really any loose threads left hanging. Not in any major way, at least. This volume was action packed, and told partially in the past and partially in the future, allowing us small glances into what will be and a burning desire to get those blanks filled in. Also, man was the pacing quick. I was left, once more, wishing there already was a television adaptation.

The saga of Haymaker and just what is he doing continues. Dani and Henry continue to practice their takes, and Henry's frustration only matches Dani's at not knowing when things will move. Will he become regional manager? Will Dani become a taker? And Jess, her relationship with Kelly becomes rockier and rockier still. Will Uly get the material needed for his epic poem? These questions and more find their answers, although we never really do see just how unhinged Tara might be.

I liked this series a heck of a lot and really hope it finds its way to the small screen. I was happy, also, to see the books for sale at a local Baltimore indie bookstore. The world Sirois built is a great one, and I do hope he returns to it at some point. I'd love to read more about Barnstormer at some point down the line. His character, in particular, was one I came to love.

[Patricia Lemieux · Rating 4 out of 5]

The conclusion to this great story had me at the edge of my seat, it was a wild ride until the end. Justin Sirois took complex turns in his narrative and wove it all skillfully together. The flashbacks that developed Glen Haymaker character (or rather they peeled back the layers and showed how a meglomaniac evolves) were well done. Though the book skipped back and forth in time, it worked, and was easy to follow. Loved the story, it's one of the freshest most modern plots I've read. A very inventive look at the reality of phone apps and how they fit into today's society.

[Lee Thames · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good trilogy. Well written and character driven. The KidnApp is an interesting concept to place the story around.

I look forward to reading more of Mr. Sirois' work.

...and I need to spend more time researching indie authors on Smashwords and Lulu.

[Sherry Smeal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing end to the series. Couldn't put it down, just like the first two installments!

[Kim Briffa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book. I enjoyed all three books.
I highly recommend you to read them.

[Jamie Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know when a book is great and the momentum is accelerating so you ignore the need to pee for an hour to finish it? Yeah, that.

[Emily Antonen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed the prior two books in this series and I was not disappointed in the way author Justin Sirois decided to wrap up the story. It's such a wild ride, with so many interesting characters, that the reader can imagine all sorts of ways the tale could have ended. Personally, I didn't want to see it end at all, as the kidnApp premise is such a cutting edge idea, and the author shows he can play it out to the extremes and rein it back in as he chooses. He's the ulitmate Taker of our imaginations, and in my opinion he should extend this series, or at least get the screenplay done so we can all enjoy it in the theater. My vote for the actor to play Haymaker would be Gary Busey.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been waiting (snicker) for this final volume for a while now. Don't know how I missed when it came out, I must have been tied up with something (snicker again), but I grabbed it as soon as I realized it was out. It's a great end to the series. Loved it. Suspenseful and engaging storytelling with aspects of mysterious fascination, as well as some interesting pondering on modern culture and human nature. It's excellent, plain and simple it's an excellent group of books. Check it out yourself and see.

[Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the very beginning of the third and final book, it feels like something outrageous is about to happen and the entire read is thrilling and fast-paced. But throughout the book, what I enjoyed the most was discovering how KidnApp shaped the identity of so many of the characters, for better or worse, and learning more about the divide in the subculture of Waiters and Takers. It was a terrific finale to wrap up this series.

[Daniel J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this series. These final episodes were like a roller coaster for me. It took me straight to the top and them brought me screaming downward. The ending was satisfying and I cannot recommend this series enough.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as captivating as the first 2 books in the series, which I absolutely loved and could not put down. This book had moments of that, more than most books, but not enough for 5 stars. It did conclude the series well and I am satisfied with the ending.

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read!