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Summary: Is it time for Dirk and Al to throw in the towel?
Review: I had just finished "Serpent" when I started "Atlantis Found." During the first 100 pages or so, I got the feeling that I must have picked up "Serpent" to read by mistake. The character names and the cover of the book looked different, but why does this all sound so familiar to me?I've never read one Cussler book right after another. Maybe I've never noticed. Or maybe the creative effort is getting a little tough for Cussler as his age advances. Dirk Pitt and Al Gordino once again breast stroke through another adventure that has something to do with buried treasure, something sunken in water and a diabolical plot to take over the world. Dirk and Al save the day. Is Cussler getting a little "Grisham" on us? I get that sneakin' suspicion that Cussler may think so too, considering that he tried to introduce a new set of action heroes in "Serpent" and hinted around at Dirk and Al's age... or rather, "aging." I'm trying to picture the two of them, considering all of their bumps and bruises over the past twenty five years... not even "Evil Knievil" could possibly look that beaten. Cussler has even tried to suggest that the duo settle down and have a family. Aren't these guys a little old to be thinking about doing such a thing? Or is time moving in fantasy mode where all the stories published since 1975 represent only five years in Dirk and Al time? As far as the story, "Atlantis Found" contained all of those mysterious elements that are required to make it an entertaining story to read. The only disruption in that acheivement came when Cussler wakes up the reader from fantasy land and introduces a character by the name of "Clive Cussler" in a minor role. This little interference was disruptive. In summary, I will find myself picking up the next book that Cussler creates from the shelf and read it merely out of habit. The stories continue to entertain me. If the creations became lackluster in any way, I would approach acquiring them in a different way.... Borrowing one from the local library or hitting up the twenty five cent bargain bin at a yard sale. I don't think that Cussler has seen the ranks of the bargain bin just yet. He's working on improvements. Let's see what he comes up with next!
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Summary: Definitly not his best
Review: This was a major dissapointment to me. I have read every Cussler / Dirk Pitt adventure and relish the release of a new one. For lack of a better word, this book was "tired." Every book as a lot of the same things and this just seemed like a retread of a retread. I think due to a comment one of the characters makes later in the story that Cussler realizes this himself and may put the series to rest. If this is the best he can do, than I think that's a good idea. If you are a first timer or have only read one or two other books - skip this one. If you are a die hard fan and must read, than do so -I hope you enjoy it more than I did.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Glad to see that clive Cussler is back on track after the rather mediocre 'Shockwave' and 'Flood Tide'. This book, although undoubtably formulaic (How many times is Dirk Pitt going to career through the streets of Washington? '), is awesome. The relationship between Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino just keeps getting better and better - the one-liners between the pair are easily worth the purchase price. However, a revelation at the end might shock purist fans of Al Giordino, but I don't want to give too much of the plot away....
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Summary: CLIVE CUSSLER DOES IT AGAIN
Review: Clive Cussler's latest Dirk Pitt novel, Atlantis Found, is as exciting as its predecessors. As usual, Cussler pits Pitt against an organized crime group. This time, that group is headed by the Wolf family, decendents of Hitler. They are trying to take over the world and the heroic Dirk Pitt must save the day. Cussler begins with a plausible theory that could have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs and buried Atlantis. Discoveries in a cave bring a beautiful female into the story. Cussler uses his descriptive talents to make you feel like you are really experiencing the action packed events. He uses his extensive knowledge to create believable situations and creative solutions. I always enjoy the relationships of the unique individuals on the N.U.M.A. team. In this book, Dirk and Al begin to feel their age. I hope they have a few more good adventures before they throw in the towel. I gave this book a four star rating because Cussler always write a good, suspenseful novel. It is fun to read and hard to put down. I enjoy the incorporation of classic cars, weapons, technology, and good old fashion romance. I really liked this book. (I usually save my five star ratings for Robert Jordan.) I believe you will enjoy this book even if you are not familiar with the Dirk Pitt series.
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Summary: I have actually READ this book!
Review: OK, can someone tell me why the average rating of this book is 4 stars! @$ I have been totally misled. It's so childishly predicatble, like a bad Hollywood action movie. Alright, the story line could be a PASS. But, my goodness, a flat lacking of narritive skills. It's my first time reading Clive Cussler and LAST. It's for kids age 8-10 only.
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Summary: Starts Great, but not typically good Cussler ending
Review: I have always enjoyed Cussler's Dirk Pitt series. But, Atlantis Found disappointed me. The novel starts off in typical Cussler fashion, with a great premise, good background facts, and typical Dirk Pitt adventure. But, then, the climax and ending trail off, in an incomplete and unresolved manner. For example, Cussler tells us that there is a spy at NUMA (possibly Admiral Sandecker's secretary, Julie Wolff?), but there is no follow-up, and we never find out who it is. The significance of the magnificent obsedian skulls is never explained. The clues regarding the Nazi connection are thrown together in an uncharacteristically sloppy way. I was disappointed because Cussler is capable of better organization. I hope the next one is better (I'm sure it will be).
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Summary: The formula is becoming a little tired
Review: If your a big fan you will still want to read this book (I have read all of the Dirk Pitt novels), but the old spark just is not there. I guess you can only tell the same story so many times. I just read a very interesting adventure/thriller titled: A Tourist in the Yucatan. I highly recomend it!
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Summary: Atlantis Found
Review: This was the first Dirk Pitt novel i've read, and I found it to be a great book. It was filled with action and adventure. I seemed to not be able to put this book down until i finished it. My only complaint was that there was too much detail about brands of items in the story, I don't think anyone honestly cares why Dirk chose to use one brand of scuba tank over another. All in all, it was a fantastic story.
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Summary: Cussler's moving into Bear territory
Review: I would love to give this book a full five stars just for the unbounded creativity of the story; this ain't literature, folks, this is pure fun. And, this is pure SF. I've read all of Clive Cussler's books, but this one is really over the top. He's thrown caution to the winds, given his characters the most utterly humanly impossible odds, and of course they always win. Not realistic by a long shot, but who cares? This is good stuff, truly enjoyable to those who like SF, adventure, hi-tech, or thrillers. Oh, yeah, why only three stars if I like it so much? Well, the similes and metaphors can be pretty bad, the dialogue is silly and unreal, and the prose just adequate. But then again, this ain't literature, is it? Just a terrifc story. Go for it.
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Summary: First Time Reading of a Clive Cussler Book
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It is my first C.Cussler book. These stories were once described to me as "The Hardy Boys all grown up." Perhaps this is true - the story included history, science, adventure, science fiction and all the action you can handle. Fast and fun reading. A great escape from the humdrum. Easy reading-fun and fast.
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