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A review by spookysoto
The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry
3.0
Rating: I liked it
2020’s ATY in 52 books reading challenge: 10. A book that is between 400-600 pages
These novels are very fast paced and can be entertaining as long as you’re intrigued by the main mystery. The setting are always exotic locations and this time it’s set in China.
I wasn’t that interested in the main mystery and that’s why this one isn’t my favorite. I also didn’t like the “USA is the goo guy” trope, I hated that. If the reality of a the USA is in my opinion the biggest threat, not “evil” Russia or “evil” China. Power corrupts and no country is above it.
I liked it, but it’s not my favorite.
Malone receives photos of Cassiopea being tortured, he knows he must do everything he can to save her.
There is an ancient winged dragon lamp, originally stolen from the tomb of the first Emperor of China that contains an ancient organic oil, proof of an endless souce of energy that could give China (or any country) autonomy in that area. Both Tang and Yong are just a step away from becoming China's new Premiere, a position of power that will allow either man to set foreign policy for their country. Tang is of the opinion that China should remain unwilling to work with any foreign power, believing in the natural expression of totalitarianism. He would also strictly enforce laws and exact severe punishments for breaking them.Ni Yong, would pursue peaceful international relations and permit some local democracy, following the teachings of Confucius. Both men believe the lamp will help them win the office over their opponent, but Tang is particularly desperate to obtain it … at any cost.
Then there’s the Ba, eunuch that are a secret group operating within China’s government. In the past they manipulated important Chinese internal affairs. The leader is Pau. He is manipulating both Ni and Tang, to be on the side of the winner.
There’s the Russian and Americans that want to prevent China to access The oil.
Cassiopea is helping Socolov, a Russian living in China, he saved her life on the previous book. He called her when his son was kidnapped. He is the expert on the oil. The Russian want him dead.
At the end Ni won.
2020’s ATY in 52 books reading challenge: 10. A book that is between 400-600 pages
These novels are very fast paced and can be entertaining as long as you’re intrigued by the main mystery. The setting are always exotic locations and this time it’s set in China.
I wasn’t that interested in the main mystery and that’s why this one isn’t my favorite. I also didn’t like the “USA is the goo guy” trope, I hated that. If the reality of a
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biological renewable energy source was ever to be confirmed,I liked it, but it’s not my favorite.
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Malone receives photos of Cassiopea being tortured, he knows he must do everything he can to save her.
There is an ancient winged dragon lamp, originally stolen from the tomb of the first Emperor of China that contains an ancient organic oil, proof of an endless souce of energy that could give China (or any country) autonomy in that area. Both Tang and Yong are just a step away from becoming China's new Premiere, a position of power that will allow either man to set foreign policy for their country. Tang is of the opinion that China should remain unwilling to work with any foreign power, believing in the natural expression of totalitarianism. He would also strictly enforce laws and exact severe punishments for breaking them.Ni Yong, would pursue peaceful international relations and permit some local democracy, following the teachings of Confucius. Both men believe the lamp will help them win the office over their opponent, but Tang is particularly desperate to obtain it … at any cost.
Then there’s the Ba, eunuch that are a secret group operating within China’s government. In the past they manipulated important Chinese internal affairs. The leader is Pau. He is manipulating both Ni and Tang, to be on the side of the winner.
There’s the Russian and Americans that want to prevent China to access The oil.
Cassiopea is helping Socolov, a Russian living in China, he saved her life on the previous book. He called her when his son was kidnapped. He is the expert on the oil. The Russian want him dead.
At the end Ni won.