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divebarbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I hate geography and science. This book is full of maps and medical terms I couldn’t pronounce. I still loved it, Rollins made it an easy to understand read and a hell of a good time. The epitome of a page turner.
bookworm605's review against another edition
3.0
Kind of a melancholy read with a good but somewhat predictable ending.
lockea194's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mischievous_monkey's review against another edition
3.0
Fast paced and action packed with an interesting use of science.
tac0's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
kw28's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
aidaninasia's review against another edition
5.0
I had very low expectations when starting. The idea of the CIA being in the Amazon did not appeal to me but it was a gift and on my shelf for the past two years. I decided to read it, thinking it would just be a quick lazy read to fill up my annual reading goal…
I was mistaken, the way the author blends horror, action, romance, adventure and espionage—and still makes it work is amazing!
It reminded me of The Lost World by Sir Author Conan Doyle but much more detailed, it also had a touch of Journey to the Interior of The Earth by Jules Verne. I enjoyed both of those novels but I always felt like I was left wanting. James Rollins has left no stone unturned in this epic adventure and instead of the amalgamation of genres coming out cheap, it has rather given a little something for everyone to enjoy.
I was mistaken, the way the author blends horror, action, romance, adventure and espionage—and still makes it work is amazing!
It reminded me of The Lost World by Sir Author Conan Doyle but much more detailed, it also had a touch of Journey to the Interior of The Earth by Jules Verne. I enjoyed both of those novels but I always felt like I was left wanting. James Rollins has left no stone unturned in this epic adventure and instead of the amalgamation of genres coming out cheap, it has rather given a little something for everyone to enjoy.
johnbreeden's review against another edition
4.0
I am a fan of James Rollins' novels. This has in no way diminished that. It does, however, indicate the growth his works have made since these earlier novels. Of the early works, I see hints of a formula at work. In the later stories, not so. Amazonia was a good read and kept my attention through the end.
sarah684's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5