The Mediterranean Caper

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Summary: Standard Dirk Pitt - see where it all began!
Review: Manly men on a manly mission - lighter on technology than Cussler's later offerings. I won't say more believable, but less prepostrous (sp?) than the Dirk Pitt books from the last few years.

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Summary: He`s the best!
Review: My names Silje, from the age of nine I have read Mr. Cussler`s books. I love them, he is my favorite amongst Ludlum, Knootz and Christie. He writs so good, that I almost cry of exsitement. He is the best!! ( Particulary his last book, who was called Death Wave on norwegian! )

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Summary: Best book in the Dirk Pitt Series
Review: Take it from someone who has read all the Dirk Pitt novells to date. This is by far the best, most action-packed adventure yet. If you've never read one of Clive Cusslers novells, this is also a great one to start off with.

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Summary: The Mediterranean Caper: Audio Cassette Review
Review: The Mediterranean Caper: Audio Cassette Review I have a confession to make. I originally purchased this audio cassette because I'm a fan of the reader, Bruce Greenwood. I have enjoyed Mr. Greenwood's work since "St. Elsewhere." When his most recent television series, "Nowhere Man," ended, I looked forward to the opportunity to experience another one of his projects. I had no knowledge of Clive Cussler's work. Since I'm usually not attracted to the detective genre, I didn't expect to receive much enjoyment from tne story. Happily, I was wrong . Mr. Cussler's main character, Dirk Pitt, is a larger than life superhero with romance and intrigue to spare. This isn't a criticism; if the popularity of a certain secret agent is any indication, we like our heroes invincible. Mr. Cussler sets the stage with a very visual style of writing that forms word pictures for the reader. This coupled with the varied host of characters, provides an expansive canvas for Bruce Greenwood's boundless talent for voice and dialect. Mr. Greenwood can move from a British accent to a German accent and on to a woman's voice without a hitch. One is soon swept away by his magic and treated to a virtual theater for the ears! (Being the avid Star Trek fan that I am, I can only hope that Simon & Schuster will consider Mr. Greenwood for their Star Trek audio series.) The combined talents of Clive Cussler and Bruce Greenwood provide a powerful elixir for fun. I'm looking forward to future visits with Dirk Pitt. Rating 8 Bonnie R. Johnson [e-mail]

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Summary: Quick action adventure where Indiana Jones meets James Bond
Review: This is my second Dirk Pitt book. This was a quick read with lots of action. As another person mentioned, you just don't go around slapping strangers and then make love to them in a matter of minutes. The ending was quick too. Pitt explains how he solved the mystery and the reader has to wonder when did he have the time to do all that?

I have a question about the teaser so if you haven't read the book yet, turn away. :)

How did Pitt capture the Teaser? He mentions oh by the way look behind this certain rock down below and you will find a surprise. It seems there is nothing that Pitt can't do. What is he going to do next, Raise the Titanic? ;)

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Summary: The First of many...
Review: This is the first of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels. This was my second book by Cussler having discovered him by reading Dragon first. AS soon as I realized there were books before Dragon I ran to the bookstore and for the first three and The Mediterranean Caper bring first I devoured it. I was hooked (officially!). It was great to find Dirk Pitt as he was first introduced to the world. A swashbuckling character part James Bond part Indiana Jones (long before there was an Indiana Jones). This is a great start toa long and wonderful life of a character. I will concede that some of the actions of Dirk are a bit over the top. He is a true womanizer , but you also have to remember when the book was originally written. That is what "manly spies" did... yeah i know its no excuse but people this is not great literature, its escapist reading. For those of you that are just now discovering Cussler you are lucky... you don't have to wait 6 months to a year for the next novel you have many to read (also the character does grow and mature...)

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Summary: Heck of a story poorly written
Review: This was my first Cussler novel (I figured I'd start at the begining) and it's a decent enough yarn but atrociously written. The protagonist Dirk Pitt is a James Bondish action caricature, and the dialogue is cliched and corny. People behave and speak in laughably unnatural ways: within an hour of meeting the female lead on an Aegean beach, Pitt slaps her smartly in the face for dwelling excessively on her dead husband. She comes to her senses, and within minutes they're making love on the beach. I'm serious - it's that dumb. I might be inclined to give Cussler another try, I've heard good things about RAISE THE TITANTIC but it had better be good.

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Summary: The Mediterranean Caper
Review: Very entertaining! My husband and I have been reading (and re-reading) Clive Cussler's novels for over 15 years. All his books contain lots of action and history. Yet, he is still able to connect all the loose ends. The hero Dirk Pitt is a man of honor and principles. He's a quick thinker with an adventurer's spirit.

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Summary: The Mediterranean Caper
Review: Very entertaining! My husband and I have been reading (and re-reading) Clive Cussler's novels for over 15 years. All his books contain lots of action and history. Yet, he is still able to connect all the loose ends. The hero Dirk Pitt is a man of honor and principles. He's a quick thinker with an adventurer's spirit.

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Summary: Talk about a women hater!
Review: While I found this to be an ok story, it is definately dated in the author's/main character's attitude towards women. I know it was written a long time ago, but I still find Pitt's actions towards women mildy offensive. He is like the uber manly character of most adolescent fantasies i.e strong male character dragging a women towards his cave by the hair. anyway, that being said, the story isn't bad, but at the same time very corny/cliqued. Worth reading once, but I wouldn't buy it. Try the library.