Rating: 
Summary: Fantastic Adventure
Review: I had a lot of fun reading Sahara.
A little far fetched, but that'sd Dirk Pitt.
I would recommend this book.
Rating: 
Summary: Quite the page-turner...
Review: I picked this book up as airline reading over the holidays, due in large part to the fact that a movie based on it was soon to be released. I had never read a Clive Cussler novel before and must say I am a new fan of his work. This is a great action adventure novel that kept me coming back for more. The only disappointment being the lack of strong, believeable female characters. I find it hard to believe that a woman who has risen to the position of Secretary-General of the UN would so casually spill government secrets to someone in the back of a limo, even if that person was a former lover. Additionally, the only adjective to characterize Dirk Pitt's love interest is pitiful. I am sure these disappointing characters will be fleshed out in the movie version, though, and they would not deter me from recommending this book for those looking for a quick and entertaining read.
Rating:
Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: I recently caught the trailer to the movie adaptation of 'Sahara' to be released later this year. Upon seeing this trailer, the story looked like a lot of fun so I immediately purchased the book. I agree with a lot of the reviewers in that some of the dialogue is very cliche' and "cheesy", but let's face it, as I think any writer will attest, dialogue is not an easy thing to do. I've also read where people think Dirk Pitt is very over the top, almost to the point of being unbelievable, but really, isn't James Bond, or Indiana Jones for instance the same type of character? Yet, people love those two. Besides that however, this book was tremendous fun, and the way Cussler weaves different events in history past, together with the plot for his hero, Dirk Pitt, is truly fascinating. I enjoyed the book enough where I will pick up another Dirk Pitt adventure whenever the opportunity arises!
Rating:
Summary: American History the way you WISH it really was!!!
Review: Unbelievably wonderful! I loved every page. I was wary at first, having never read a Cussler book before and only picking up the book after viewing the trailer for the upcoming movie. But I have to say WOW - what a great read. The plot starts with several different threads, then weaves each together to form the fabric of the story, and eventually ties off each fringe event for a decorative finish. I couldn't put it down. Took me two nights and most of a rainy Sunday to finish, but only cause I HAD to put the book down (you know a kid has to eat and laundry has to get done...). I loved the incorporation of Historical figures (I'm a sucker for the Civil War era), it just made me wish that some of our past was really so fantastic. If it were, I'm certain I would have been a History major in college. I had to wait till this weekend to get another Cussler book, but as of this morning I'm only 70 pages from the end of Atlantis Found. Once I finish this one, I'm heading for Valhalla Rising or Treasure - hmmmmm - maybe BOTH!!!! OH, and can't wait till April when the movie SAHARA comes out!!!!
Rating:
Summary: read it before it becomes a movie
Review: Cussler is never better in his storytelling than when he incorporates an historical event into his novels and at the beginning of 'Sahara' we are smack in the middle of the Civil War. At first you may wonder what it has to do with Dirk Pitt and events in Africa, but don't worry...Clive has a rabbit up his sleeve and when he produces the surprise, it'll give you goosebumps! 'Sahara' has one of Pitt's most nasty adversaries (but then again, aren't they ALL bad??) and has more action per page than any other adventure novel available today. Action after suspense after thrills--this novel literally has it all. The deadly plague infesting the ocean certainly sounds catastrophic, but with Dirk and Al on the case, one thing is for sure: a good time will be had by anyone who cracks the pages of this fine action/adventure/thriller. There are a few gaping holes of reality herewe all know that Clive takes certain liberties , but for all the action and excitement we cut him some slack. You will see Cussler at the top of his form in a story as exciting and fun as anything else in his amazing list of accomplishments. A darn good read.
Rating:
Summary: Loved It!
Review: Are they making a movie from this? I'm waiting to hear. Enough said.
Rating:
Summary: This is a better Dirk Pitt
Review: I have read almost all of the Pitts except for Treasure. This book was very good. I give it 4 stars. Its gonna be a movie next spring!!!
Rating:
Summary: classic cussler
Review: if anymone came to me asked me, 'sir, which clive cussler book would you recommend to me?' i would doff my bowler hat back and reply: 'Sahara'. Sahara without a doubt in my mind is one of the best cussler moves written at his height. this is more gungho than the others and is more American, like a rambo movie.its got great ideas as well as some great historical ideas. if the only critism i have it is that it is bit overlong,but still great.
Rating:
Summary: A pretty entertaining read - one flaw I can't let slide
Review: OK, I have read EVERY Dirk Pitt novel Clive Cussler has written, so I definitely qualify to review his books. I enjoy how Cussler pushes the technological envelope in each new story, even a little over the top; I also enjoy how Dirk Pitt is the ruthless hero (only to baddies, not to beautiful women) we've all wished our movie action heroes could be. If you've read more than one Dirk Pitt novel, you know what I'm talking about. No need to elaborate so as not to ruin it for others less fortunate. By the way, I appreciate how he writes himself into nearly every novel. Don't criticize - you'd do it too if you knew how to make a living writing. I enjoyed Sahara immensely. Cussler has a way of getting you to say, "Hmmm...could that be what really happened?" I usually leave a LOT of room for authors to play with the rules of technology and even the laws of physics now and then. However, despite Cussler's quality, I can't ignore this one: If you are dehydrated to the point of death - no, wait, even if you are dehydrated significantly less than to the point of death - you don't simply drink quarts and quarts of water and in a matter of minutes fully recover, shake the dust off, and sally forth on your merry way. Even somewhat dehydrated, you will be on a table with an IV in your arm for several hours. I know this firsthand. Technology is one thing; medical accuracy is another.
Nonetheless...
A very good book, typical Cussler.
|
