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Summary: Reliquary not as good as Relic but still one of the greatest
Review: When I picked up Reliquary, I knew that it couldn't possibly be as good as the Relic; the first two hundred something pages proved me right. The ending is fabulous, as in the Relic, with an incredible surprise. Even though the ending isn't the same type of ending that was used in the Relic (Action, action, action) it is great in it's own way. Douglus Preston and Lincon Child have done a fabulous job in the first two books that they've written together, and Reliquary is no excpetion. Let me say that if you wait for this book to come out on paperback, you'll be waiting a long time to read one of the greatest sequels of all time
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Summary: one of the greatest books ever published!
Review: The way Preston & Child use the cutting edge on genetics and anthropology is amazing, vivid images flash before you eyes while you turn the electrified pages!! You feel like your right there in the book living it!!
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Summary: Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the museum..
Review: "Relic," a dark, twisted tour through a museum stalked by terror, is a book one would imagine would be difficult to follow. Does "Reliquary" do this successfully? Yes... to a point.This time, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child take us on a horrifying subway ride, past underestimated homeless "moles," a rabbit's warren of black tunnels, and a frightening continuation of the first book's monster story. "Reliquary" is a relief in that it doesn't suffer from "sequelitis," that "deja vu all over again" feeling that most sequels seem to have. There's no rehashing of the original story, here. "Reliquary" goes where "Relic" was afraid to, and with enjoyable results. My quibble with "Reliquary" is that it isn't quite as tight as "Relic." The plot seems to meander a bit more, and I prefer the museum setting of the prequel. The writing, however, is top-notch (as expected), and it's a sign of the writers' talents at characterization that I felt as though Margo, Smithback, Pendergast, and the rest of the returning cast were old friends of mine. The authors hint at a promise that these characters will feature in future books, and I would love that. I look forward to it. All in all, "Reliquary" is a satisfying and worthy sequel to "Relic." Given some of the plot twists and differences between "Relic" and its unfortunate silver screen adaptation, it appears that Paramount couldn't make "Reliquary" into a movie without running into some serious continuity errors. Of course, looking at the first film, it doesn't seem like Paramount was very concerned with that to begin with, so I'll just have to hope that they don't get their grubby mitts onto "Reliquary." The world doesn't need another movie like Paramount's "The Relic." More books from Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, however, are more than welcome. :)
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Summary: Don't miss it
Review: This story is a sequel to Relic. If you haven't read Relic but plan to, hold off and read Relic first. Relic in my opinion is one of the most suspenseful exciting mystery stories I have ever read.
Reliquary picks up where Relic left off. It also does it one better. It will spoil Relic however of you have not read it, but it is not necessary to read Relic first to get full impact from this book.
This is a certified "can't out down" book and you can just go ahead and dedicate the weekend to it. Once you start reading it will impossible to put down for any length of time.
The gangs all here with Margo Green, Vinnie DAgosta, Frock, Smithback and of course the indefatiguable Pendergast.
This is an essential in the Pendergast series and serves as a great introduciton to one of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters in contemporary fiction.
The Reliquary is gripping from the first page. NYPD divers discover 2 skeletons while diving for a disgarded heroine package. The remains are fairly fresh but missing the heads and exhibit teeth marks in assorted spots; was it wild dogs, rats or something else? The plot goes into overdrive from there and climaxes in the deep mysterious underground world of New York City's abandoned subway tunnels.
It is part, "Night Stalker" part "X-Files" and all scary.
This is best of genre type novel and raises the bar for semi-supernatural suspense murder mysteries. A movie would an amazing event indeed provided they could find someone to play Pendergast properly.
I discovered Preston and Child with "Cabinet of Curiosities" and have been on a crusade to read everything they have ever written. This book is wonderful and I can't imagine any one being disappointed with it.
Highly recommended!
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Summary: Every bit the equal of its predecessor
Review: Margo Green, Bill Smithback D'Agosta and Pendergast (from The Relic) are back. A series of brutal killings in NYC seem to be the work of "The Museum Beast". The investigation leads to a mesmerizing underground maze of subway tunnels, sewers and aqueducts which desends level after level beneath the surface. This hidden network of tunnels makes for an even more chilling setting then the museum in The Relic did. The plotting and pacing are terrific. The attention to detail makes the danger feel all the more real. I read most of this book while riding in the Philadelphia subway system. That was the perfect way to read this tale. A great horror yarn and a fascinating look at the hidden, forgotten under-structure of city that is hundreds of years old. This is a tremendous book, but be sure to read The Relic first.
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Summary: another essential in the Pendergast canon...
Review: Better than the first novel! Reliquary takes us deep underground to a world of tunnels below the subway sytem of New York... excellent adventure stuff. If you have read Cabinet of Curiosities, you know Agent Pendergast is an amazing, mysterious character. Here, he is more developed than in Relic, not quite the star of CofC. Read and enjoy, and get on the train ride these great authors are taking us on!
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Summary: Crichton for Dummies
Review: This is the second book my these authors I have read. Interesting plotline, and characters. Moves fast and keeps you interested. Along the same lines as Jurassic Park, except you don't have to think as hard. The ending to this one was a bit of a stretch. But when you just need a thrill, it hits the spot. Looking forward to Ice Limit, Thunderhead, and Cabinet of Curiosities.
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