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Summary: Whats wrong with the old Dirk Pitt
Review: I have read every Clive Cussler NUMA, Dirk Pitt book that has come out. The last one, "Inca Gold" was maybe one of the best. When I got my copy of Atlantis Found, which was bought by my daughter, I was in Pitt heaven. It was a signed copy by Clive himself. The first and major problem is that it has become NUMA goes Star Wars. Flying cars???? Whats wrong with the old Dirk? I still love reading about guys from NUMA and I get so involved I forget all about Clive Cussler and just call it the Dirk Pitt author. I haven't finished the book yet and I am enjoying it. Maybe Clive can invent a time machine and Dirk can go back to the 20th century, or how about back to a time like the revolution. Old Dirk is OK with me.
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Summary: Lacking the suspense of his earlier works
Review: It could have been so much better. There are plenty of Antediluvian "resources" available that could have been taken made use of to flesh out more life into the book. The plot is so darn straight forward that nothing surprises the reader anymore. Cussler's world has so many secret organisations that are so high-powered super-financed with links to every government that they cannot be prosecuted (add the baddies from all his earlier novels) that it is a great wonder that they don't run into each other or conflict each other's interests. It seems that only the mainstream government is completely infiltrated. What is so terrible about the Fourth Empire (so unimaginative) is that they are supposed to comprise of so many people (hundreds of thousands) and yet remain undetected even though they have hit teams everywhere in the world. That the Wolf sisters were genetically engineered served absolutely no purpose in the story other than to indicate advances in biotech which the Wolfs couldn't find better use. Neither was the nanotech which if they really had it, could be better used than what they had to achieve their purpose. It's like having an aircraft carrier to fight a war and using it only to fire grapeshot cannons. And how many times must Hitler be revived in novels ? His inclusion again served no purpose at all other than to irritate readers.
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Summary: Find this Book...FAST!!!
Review: Clive Cussler is at it again, with his duo of Pitt and Giordino romping through another save-the-world tale of derring-do. Cussler's stories are so thoroughly researched, that half the time the novels read as though they were fact! I'm sure that in most instances, his novels are indeed factual, with a mysterious quality of fiction woven so tightly around it that one cannot help but accept as 100% truth. It is extremely easy to enter into a state of suspended belief in all of Cussler's books, as his writing stems from his own personal experience and the experiences of those with whom he consults for research.Atlantis Found was an exhilarating ride, from one corner of the globe to the other. I found myself feeling chilled and frozen, along with Pitt and Giordino, as they crossed the Ross Ice Shelf on the Antarctic...and had to step outside into the hot summer sun of Arizona to warm up. Their exploits seem to know no boundaries, as they overcome endless situations that have the odds severely stacked against them. One wonders if these guys (Pitt & Giordino) are human! They have bottomless sources of energy and determination; they always come out on top, regardless of how many opponents they face; they have a knack for always making the right choice when faced with the unknown. I love how Cussler always works himself into his books; this time, he shows up as "Dad Cussler"; Pitt & Giordino, I think, by now should recognize Cussler whenever they meet him. With all their travels and wild adventures - they always seem to run into Cussler. Pitt & Giordino are no slouches when it comes to remembering names & faces - so why then, is it, that they vaguely recognize him, but can't figure out who the heck he is? Petty observations aside, Atlantis Found is a thrilling story, from start to finish. I love the way Cussler begins this novel, with a historical perspective that lays the foundation thread that weaves its way through the fabric of the book. I was fascinated by the idea that a culture like the Amenes might possibly have existed, and the treasures and knowledge that their society could reveal about our world today. I could not put this book down for three days (aside from the usual disturbances of life, that is). Definitely one of Cussler's best works to date! Peace Out.
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Summary: Piece of Junk
Review: Maybe I just dont get it - this is the first Dirk Pitt novel I read and I found it predictable, dull, poorly written... and just plain bad. Lame dialogue... ugh the list goes on and on! I am all for James Bond type thrillers but this is just NOT it. I will never read another novel by this author as I just found this thing a complete waste of my time.
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Summary: Enought is enought
Review: I will have to admit that I loved Dirk Pitt and Al Gordino in the first Dirk Pitt novel; however, there can only be so many items sunken in the water which could enable evil characters to take over the world. Once you have read one Dirk Pitt novel, you have read them all.
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Summary: Atlantis Found-by me
Review: Since Shock Wave, Adapted for young fans, appeared, I read it out of some interest. After that, I was hooked. I picked Inca Gold, and then this one, Atlantis Found. I had not seen any Cussler books for sometime, and I found this one through a research project on Atlantis. I loved it. Now I know that I read beyond my years. But if you like Harry Potter, but want more action, here's the book for you!
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Summary: A GREAT book!
Review: At first, I was thinking: "A book about a diver? Yeah right!" But I was wrong. Dead wrong! This is one of the best books I've EVER read! The plot keeps changing, and there is so much suspence! You can't put it down! If your a Cussler fan, you'll love it. And if your not, you'll get right into his books. The main star, Dirk Pitt, is witty and dangerous, but keeps you on the edge of your seat. You need to find "Atlantis Found." (I know that's pretty lame.)
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Summary: Action, Intrigue, and Then Some
Review: Cussler really researched his ideas and then had a lot fun with this novel. I found it very entertaining all the way through. Written with action and implants of nervous humor, the villian and the plot almost seem possible even though it is very James Bondish in a "world domination" theme. The book is very readable, and entertaining. Well planned hero stuff. A very good read.
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Summary: Wonderfully relaxing
Review: Sure, Atlantis Found is wordy, macho, 8th grade level reading, etc, but hey, it wasn't designed to be a literary masterpiece. All I know is that after a stressful workday nothing beats a tall cold one and a little mindless trip into a Cussler novel, and this one worked for me.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I am a first timer of his series, and If what i read in this book is present in all of his I look forward to reading more! His startling degree of accuaracy and predicitions of the future and current technology is very much on the spot. He combines the best elements of action and adventure while still making it not seem improbable or impossible. This is one of the best books I have read in a while and finished it quickly. 5 stars!
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