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Summary: Atlantis Found
Review: I have read only half of the book, but can't seem to get interested in it. It isn't what I thought it would be. I'm halfway through and nothing has really happened in it to make me want to read more. This is my first book by Clive Cussler. I thought maybe it was just a 'guy' book, but I have read several reviews by women who liked it. According to some of the reviews I have read, this is Clive's worst book, wouldn't you know it. I plan on finishing the book, but will probably not buy another from the author. There was also a misspelled word in the book, can't remember the page number, but it has "craved" instead of "carved."
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Summary: Working Formula
Review: Clive Cussler has once again written a novel based on his successful formula that has worked again and again. With the starting grand entrance of Pitt to the predictable ending of Pitt saving the human race. (Yes, Again.)What makes this book highly interesting is Cussler's theory on the people of 'Atlantis', what happened to them, and the legacy that was left behind. Cussler was able to tie in the crash of a comet, the disappearance of Atlantis, a vehicle built by Adm. Byrd, and the rise of the Fourth Empire (Reich). The ending by Cussler leaves the book open for sequels, with the start of a new NUMA book, (serpent) and the hints given in the book, one wonders if this might be the last of the Pitt novels. Overall, the book is predictable as a James Bond movie. The bad dudes gets what they deserves, hero gets a few scraps and bruises, but saves the world and gets the girl. But the theories and knowledge of the ocean and historical tie-ins are worth the time invested in this book.
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Summary: Another great book from a great author!
Review: I have read all of Clive Cussler's books. They always get better. I hope that he's not going to retire Dirk and Al since they both were talking about marriage and their age in this book. The book kept my attention all the way. I'm looking forward to the next one. This book was a little harder to follow then some of Clive's earlier ones. However, the plot always keeps my attention. The detail given makes me imagine that I'm right there with them.
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Summary: Clive Cussler's "Atlantis Found", another work of art
Review: I am an avid reader of Clive Cussler ever since I sumbled upon Raise the Titanic while doing reasearch on the Titanic. Ever since then I have read all of his book and I am always excited when A new one comes out. They all keep getting better and better. Once I start reading one of his books I can't stop till i reach the end. His latest book is no exception to this. He mixed facts with theory and it really makes you think. I really don't know how to prise this book without runing it for anyojne else. Anyone who likes James Bond will love this book. I have to say it passes up Bond on my list and I can't wait till his next book.
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Summary: Love Dirk, Al, and "Dad," but this doesn't measure up
Review: Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels are always fun. The rapport between Pitt and Al Giordano is magic. And when they're front and center, this novel crackles. A Fourth Reich is being planned. The earth will be destroyed. The action is set in the South Pole. All the ingredients for a wonderful novel. Most of Mr. Cussler's novel is exciting. Unfortunately, he brings in a slew of Special Forces guys near the end of the book. They interrupted the flow. I skipped over these characters and raced to the pages with Dirk and Al, or Admiral Sandecker, their stalwart, harried boss. Tom Clancy often brings in new characters in the fighting scenes; perhaps that style works for him, but Mr. Cussler lost me at that point. ATLANTIS FOUND is good, but if you want wonderful Cussler, read SAHARA and INCA GOLD.
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Summary: Not as good as previous efforts - IMHO
Review: I've been a Clive Cussler fan for as long as he has been writing. I have each of his books in both hardback and paperback and reread each of them at least once per year. The latest book was a bit of a disappointment. It starts out well but then fades. It's almost as if Clive didn't write it. I was anxiously awaiting this book and read it in two sittings. However, it's not going to be a favorite of mine. It may get reread on occasion. There's not enough of Dirk and Al working together for me. They're often separate which means their witty reparte is missing. All of the main characters are in it, but it seems to not fire on all cylinders. The last two Dirk novels have not entertained me nearly as much as his earlier works. It's hard to put my finger on it but it's just not as riveting as others. A lack of the sense of urgency and danger is part of it. Better luck next time Mr. Cussler. I'll continue to read your books as long as you continue to write them.
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Summary: Supermen meet the Boys from Brazil with a twist
Review: Dirk and Al do it again! I've followed every single one of their adventures and am proud to say that they are two marvelously fearless characters who I would follow anywhere. Cussler, while perhaps not sticking to the facts of earth's evolvement, has some grand description that is worth reading and even educational. It never ceases to amaze me how Cussler manages to take an event that happened hundreds, or in this case thousands, of years ago and weave it into a modern tale. This book is a wonderful read. It is exciting and contains the usual Dirk and Al wit. This is a perfect action yarn to read on a cold winter's day by a fire - or even on a sunny beach. Dirk and Al, once again, become embroiled in a conspiracy that might end life as we know it. Once again, Dirk and Al are victorious over evil. To know them is to love them. If you like intrigue, adventure, and an almost blase attitude toward danger - Cussler's Dirk and Al are for you. Read them all and you won't be dissapointed!
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Summary: Pitt. Dirk Pitt.
Review: I have been a Cussler fan for years, which is hard to believe since I'm not that old myself. I think if you're looking for a great read and a grand adventure, this is a WONDERFUL book to pick up, especially if you're a Cussler fan. Like any good action movie or book, you need to read this to enjoy it - if you try and find errors and discrepencies throughout the storyline and plot, you won't enjoy yourself very much, will you? As far-fetched as a lot of Pitt's adventures seem to be (and this one goes right up there!), it's still grand and exciting. And these are characters you come to LOVE. As for me, I'm still cheering Dirk and Al on.
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Summary: Did Mr. Cussler read "Icefire"?
Review: I have read all of the Dirk Pitt novels, and enjoy them as escapist fiction that I don't have to think about very much while I am reading. I was wondering if Mr. Cussler had perhaps read "Icefire" by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens, (which was published in l998) and has to do with terrorists, Antarctica, and the Ross Ice Shelf. Hmmm - nevertheless, the book is entertaining, and much more plausible than some of Mr. Cussler's previous novels.
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Summary: James Bond meets Indiana Jones
Review: I haven't read a Cussler novel in quite some time so when I saw this one at the store I picked it up and thumbed through it before purchasing it. I must tell you, the beginning of the novel is very interesting. Cussler sets up the schemes and characters pretty well and has some interesting twists on earth's history (although the dates don't match up according to current archaelogical research...but hey, this is fiction). That being said, it is pretty much hype after the third chapter. A lot of James Bond style action with Indiana Jones research and back-drops. All in all I would say that the book is fun to read but not much substance.
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