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simon0166's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
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jbzar's review against another edition
3.0
Probably a 3-1/2. Easy read. Much is pretty far-fetched. But, what's wrong with a fantasy that feeds into a timely conspiracy theory discussion about our changing relationship with Cuba? If you're into a not too heavy read as the summer winds down, you could do worse, I think.
professorfate's review against another edition
4.0
This book seemed a lot leaner--less bloated--than the previous couple and was pure enjoyment.
maie007's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sarahearra's review
4.0
Standard Dirk Pitt. It was an enjoyable story. I just wish Summer would save herself or someone else for a change instead of always being the damsel in distress.
scottpm's review against another edition
4.0
Typical Dirk Pitt story by Clive Cuddler. Yet, still fun and entertaining!
scholastic_squid's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars -
Lacked depth
Failed to use a broad vocabulary
(Unless I was tuned to hearing a specific word, it sounded as though the author kept using "in an instant" a lot.)
Plot is very interesting
Overall, the plot of the story is great - Cuba, nuclear missiles, ship wrecks, underwater disasters and adventure. I did wonder whether Cussler knew something about Fidel Castro because he mentioned F.C. died in 2016... Freakishly enough, that actually happened. :-p
The only reason I didn't love this story was the audio book narrator's voice is hard to follow. He would be a better narrator for AxeMen or some other Discovery or History channel show. His voice was almost always the same tone. Also, again with the lack of depth to the characters.
Lacked depth
Failed to use a broad vocabulary
(Unless I was tuned to hearing a specific word, it sounded as though the author kept using "in an instant" a lot.)
Plot is very interesting
Overall, the plot of the story is great - Cuba, nuclear missiles, ship wrecks, underwater disasters and adventure. I did wonder whether Cussler knew something about Fidel Castro because he mentioned F.C. died in 2016... Freakishly enough, that actually happened. :-p
The only reason I didn't love this story was the audio book narrator's voice is hard to follow. He would be a better narrator for AxeMen or some other Discovery or History channel show. His voice was almost always the same tone. Also, again with the lack of depth to the characters.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
4.0
Dirk Pitt junior and Summer Pitt are looking for an Aztec treasure when their lives are put in danger. Meanwhile, Dirk Pitt senior and Al Giordino are looking into mysterious dead zones south of Cuba. They soon find an illegal underwater mining operation.
The same man is behind both events and the Pitts soon find themselves at war with a renegade Cuban minister.
An easy to read adventure thriller but as usual is very formulaic, though better than some.
The same man is behind both events and the Pitts soon find themselves at war with a renegade Cuban minister.
An easy to read adventure thriller but as usual is very formulaic, though better than some.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
3.0
Jinn is from dry Yemen and wants to change the weather. He has a way of doing this but when three NUMA scientists disappear in the Indian Ocean while measuring water temperatures, Kurt Austin and his team are put on the case of finding out what happened to them. This brings them into conflict with Jinn and his backers.
As usual this has a far fetched premise but it's an engaging story. Though there are several facts, related to real geography, that were wrong and I found annoying. Hard to know if this was bad writing or bad editing. There is a distinct difference between north and south.
As usual this has a far fetched premise but it's an engaging story. Though there are several facts, related to real geography, that were wrong and I found annoying. Hard to know if this was bad writing or bad editing. There is a distinct difference between north and south.