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deetour8's review against another edition
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. The story-line itself is fantastic, but the juicy bits of the story were never developed enough to bring it to life. I really wanted to like it just because I saw the potential and what was trying to be done, however, it was "trying," not done. When the main character of the book is in a coma in the hospital you should feel anguish and heartbroken, or when he gets the bad guy you should be silently (or if it's good enough aloud) shouting "Yes!" This book didn't move me to feel or do any thing, it was like reading a history novel.
books4biana's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on audio book because I find that I'm more productive with a book. And if I had given my quiet, relax in the chair, cat on my lap free time, I wouldn't have made it past a couple chapters. Additionally, if it didn't hit one of the criterion for my book challenge, I wouldn't have picked it up.
I've read a few Cussler books over my time and they are well written and interesting. They are also predictable, Bond-esque, and overly fabricated. The heroes are HEROES and the villains are VILLAINS and the hyperbole is too much, too much to read another.
But it's done, and I can cross that off my list.
I've read a few Cussler books over my time and they are well written and interesting. They are also predictable, Bond-esque, and overly fabricated. The heroes are HEROES and the villains are VILLAINS and the hyperbole is too much, too much to read another.
But it's done, and I can cross that off my list.
sonham's review against another edition
2.0
Der Geschichte fehlt ein Überbau. Die Absicht der "Bösen", den Präsidenten töten zu wollen, kommt nicht überzeugend rüber und wird auch nur selten wirklich angesprochen oder angegangen. Alles dreht sich um "kriminelle Italiener" und "gute Amerikaner".
Ich habe keinen Zugang zur Geschichte gefunden, was aber auch daran gelegen haben könnte, dass ich sie als Hörbuch gehört habe und Scott Brick nicht zu meinen bevorzugten Sprechern gehört.
Ein weiteres Buch aus der Serie werde ich jedenfalls nicht lesen.
Ich habe keinen Zugang zur Geschichte gefunden, was aber auch daran gelegen haben könnte, dass ich sie als Hörbuch gehört habe und Scott Brick nicht zu meinen bevorzugten Sprechern gehört.
Ein weiteres Buch aus der Serie werde ich jedenfalls nicht lesen.
jbayer's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
t568's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not normally a Fiction book reader however I loved this book. I was immersed in the story and was constantly looking forward to reading on. Clive Cussler does a good job of setting the atmosphere for gangsters in New York book.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
3.0
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I like it but other Cussler books are more my type of adventure.
I like it but other Cussler books are more my type of adventure.
hugebear's review against another edition
4.0
Different style compared to other Isaac Bell stories. Slower but still enjoyable.