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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
I absolutely COULD NOT put this book down! I even got in trouble at work by reading when I was on the clock. Lol! Loved it!!!
Nolan Moore is, for better or for worse, that “ALIENS” guy. A former Hollywood screenwriter and renaissance man, he now hosts a popular web series The Anomaly Files, where he seeks out evidence in support of theories not supported my mainstream science. For their latest episode (and a make-or-break moment for the show) Nolan and the Anomaly Files crew head to the Grand Canyon, where a Smithsonian expedition in 1909 is rumored to have discovered a hidden cave filled with wonderful and terrible things. When, with a bit of luck they do discover the cave, they find that what it contains is far more dangerous and horrifying than they could ever have guessed.
This was a fantastic book, the story somewhere between science fiction and horror. The giants of this particular genre– Michael Crichton, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child deliver stories that are out here, couldn’t possibly be true…but while reading, some small part of our lizard brain whispers “maybe.” The Anomaly treads along that fine line, with occasional lateral movements into Lovecraftian territory.
Perhaps my favorite part of this story is its self-awareness. Nolan makes a living trying to prove the conspiracy theorists right, but isn’t truly a believer himself. When confronted by a situation that represents both his life’s ambition and most primal nightmare, he has no roadmap for how to react to the situation.
If you like your genetics with a side of dinosaurs, or your rainforests with a touch of retroviral monsters, then dive into a story that gives us archaeology sandwiched between survival horror and an unknowable, unsympathetic force.
An advance copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fantastic book, the story somewhere between science fiction and horror. The giants of this particular genre– Michael Crichton, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child deliver stories that are out here, couldn’t possibly be true…but while reading, some small part of our lizard brain whispers “maybe.” The Anomaly treads along that fine line, with occasional lateral movements into Lovecraftian territory.
Perhaps my favorite part of this story is its self-awareness. Nolan makes a living trying to prove the conspiracy theorists right, but isn’t truly a believer himself. When confronted by a situation that represents both his life’s ambition and most primal nightmare, he has no roadmap for how to react to the situation.
If you like your genetics with a side of dinosaurs, or your rainforests with a touch of retroviral monsters, then dive into a story that gives us archaeology sandwiched between survival horror and an unknowable, unsympathetic force.
An advance copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
As this book describes the characters slowly running out of food, water, and light sources while trapped in a cave, it made me feel incredibly claustrophobic and stressed. While the ending seemed too broad compared to the narrow setting of the narrative, the book created such a memorable setting that I could forgive it.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Screenwriter/YouTube star/archeologist Nolan Moore takes his video production team to the Grand Canyon in search of a cavern reputed to contain highly unusual artefacts. A roller coaster ride of a book enhanced by characters playing against type as they are pushed to their limits. I've read several of Michael Marshall's other books and have thoroughly enjoyed them, but I don't think this is his best. The Anomaly is, however, fun for those who like Indiana Jones and don't mind stretching their imagination.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was not at all what I expected it to be, but I am so glad for that! This might not be a book I would have picked up normally, but it has been on my TNR shelf for some time. The characters are searching for anomalies that can prove to be real or fake. They find themselves in an anomaly that turns out to be true. This was a fast-paced mystery/ thriller that continued to keep you at the edge of the page and seat! I would recommend this to any sci fi lover!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first part is very entertaining. Indiana Jones meets reality tv is sort of the premise. However the ending feels forced and a little out of control at the same time.
I read this in 3 days and could have easily done it in a day if I didn’t have other things to do.. I usually don’t read fantasy like this but I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. It is incredibly creepy and you feel like you are in those caves. I didn’t know it would be so mystical but either way it had me hooked. Makes you want to find places no one has been before, or just stay home and safe