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Summary: Great over-the-top cussler
Review: Let's all admit it -- Cussler does not write great literature, but he sure is a lot of fun. I just so happened to read a (nonfiction) book regarding yet another Atlantis theory at about the same time as I read this book and I was favorably impressed with some of the research he included about crust displacement theory. I was also glad to see Cussler wrote hiimself into the story again -- I had missed "seeing" him in the last couple of novels. And I'm very glad he's gone bakc to writing his novels himself without any poetic help. The thesis of this book, which includes Atlantean mythology combined with genetic engineering, is quite interesting and once again Cussler's imagination brings us to imagine the "what if?" in a story. Of course Dirk and Al survive every trap, setback,injury and diabolical plot and manage to save the day, but one expects no less from them or Cussler. The closing pages of the book disturbed me a bit -- I'd prefer not to see any changes in the Dynamic Duo. All in all a great, fun, "till 2:00 a.m." read.
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Summary: Cool Story, Poorly Written
Review: While the plot of "Atlantis Found" while farfetched, it's what I come to expect when I do a marathon escape into the imangination of Clive Cullser. Ancient civilizations, modern supervillians, cataclysmic destruction and history bending climaxes are basic foundations of the world of Dirk Pitt. Sadly, though, I have grown extremely tired of the stilted dialogue and charecters. Cussler's descriptions of Pitt's determination and spirit don't need over-embelishment EVERY TIME he does something heroic. Between security guards shaking their fists at Pitt, Special Forces soldiers calling big trucks "macabre," and listening to the bad guys describe in how they "contemplated and trained" for a battle makes me begin to wonder if Mr. Cussler needs a new thesaurus on his computer. It's a great story, cool concept and would make a fantastic mini-series. I just had a hard time reading the book without laughing out loud at the language and actions more in line with a 1930's science fiction movie serial.
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Summary: This is a fun read!
Review: I just had to put my two cents in after reading some of the snobby reviews putting down this novel. This is fun escapiest reading, it is not meant to be anything heavy. Those of you who like action/adventure will love this book. I read all sorts of books from Louie Lamour to Shakespear and can enjoy the highbrow as well as the lowbrow. This is a fun read as the plot weaves in ancient history with current events to creat a gripping "what if" situation; Yes the plot line is implossible but that is why it is so fun. If your're nose is not stuck to high in the air you might enjoy this book!I also recomend: "A Tourist in the Yucatan" A gritty thriller
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Summary: Summer Time, And Cussler Strikes Again
Review: I'll admit it: Clive Cussler is my favorite guilty pleasure. Dirk Pitt is definately the Bond of the new century: cool, sophisticated but also caring and sensitive. This latest went with me on a skin diving trip and it it did not disappoint: cool breezes, sandy beaches, cold beer and Clive Cussler.
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Summary: good but not great
Review: Interesting reading. Although I was caught up by the action, what really hooked me was the opening pages describing the comets approach and impact. The rest of the book (99%) was OK. I found the main character/s to be a bit improbable. Dirk's abilities out James Bond to shame.
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Summary: Another hit for Cussler
Review: Another hit for Cussler. And once again our hero, Dirk Pitt, saves the day. But it looks like he may be losing his cohort and life long pal, Al Giordino. Let's hope Clive doesn't keep us waiting too long to find out!
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Summary: As good as the others but about time to retire Mr. Pitt
Review: If you've read Mr. Cussler's previous Dirk Pitt novels this one is very similar, kind of far out and sort of implausible but very entertaining. I've noticed in the last few books Cussler includes himself, sort of, as a character, he does it in this one too. You will also find the heroes getting wounded several times but still managing against all odds to save the day.My only real complaint is that this story seems to ignore the discovery of the Alexandria Library (surely it would've had something about the Amenes)In the end Al tells Dirk they're getting too old for this and need to quit. I think I agree, it is time for retirement.
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Summary: Good Fun - Easy Readinig
Review: I am a big Tom Clancy fan and this was my first Clive Cussler. Clancy's stories are excellent, but they get me lost as well. Clive Cussler stuck to the point and didn't go off and use unfamiliar terms. The reading was very fluid and relaxing. The only thing that I felt was wrong with it was that I felt as if I were watching a movie. I never really got to know the characters. After I was finished, I left before the credits were done. I also found myself not believing how Pitt got out of some of the situations that he was in. I thought it was a good touch to include himself in the novell (Cussler). Another weekness I found is how did all the archeology and the comet relate, when at the end, the plot was totally different. It seemed to me that to throw Pitt off and searching for these artifacts, was a waste of a couple of hundred of pages.
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Summary: Fifth grade reading level
Review: This is the first Clive Cussler book I've read, and looking at the reviews, it seems as though maybe I should give him another chance. I actually liked the plot and ideas behind Atlantis Found, however, I had a hard time getting "lost" in the book, as I love to do, because of the grade school level of writing! Also, I found the Pitt character to be such a cliche of a hero that I was hoping the bad guys would win just so there would be some sort of surprise. Even though I've given it only one star, I would recommend this book in one instance - as an assignment for someone learning English. The plot is interesting enough for an adult, while the English is simple enough for an intermediate learner to follow along. If I was still teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) I would definitely use this book in my class.
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Summary: Excellent Sotry In Cusller tradition
Review: Typical story of Dirk and Al's adventures. Always enjoyed his books. Have read every Dirk Pitt tale that has been published. Clive is definitely trying to close the chapter on Dirk and Al. The ending was a surprise to me. Looks like there is room for one more though.
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