Reviews

Atlantis by David Gibbins

amotisse's review against another edition

4.0

The title of this book caught my attention. Forever curious about history, legends and ancient civilisations...well there is plenty of interest here. It is somewhat of an archeological action thriller with plenty of international political drama and a team of multi talented main characters. A far cry from what I imagined the life of an archeologist to be!

fantastiskfiktion's review

1.0

http://fantastiskfiktion.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/atlantis-hemlighet-och-emc2/

proseamongstthorns's review against another edition

3.0

This was a fairly fun read. But, his enthusiasm for the science, method and description of processes did eventually turn me off.

I picked this up after really enjoying The Seven Ancient Wonders, but this one just lacked the action and danger. There was too much explained to us leaving no space for our own imagination.

Also, why is every male ex-forces smart guy called Jack?

crbartzen's review

2.0

Too much technical garble and not enough adventure. Bummer, I really wanted to like this one.

kellbell98's review

Too wordy, pretty boring overall 

annabelralph's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

bmlowry8's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

bmkodak's review against another edition

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Despite having a lot of cientific vocabulary, I found the story very enjoyable. I do wish it could be a little more fast passed, as it drags in some parts, and that it had more character development. The characters are not the main focus, but the reader should have more information than the hair colour and name of each character.
The main theme and archeology content was great, but I found it overall a little flat.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Gun violence

Moderate: War and Violence

larmedesoleil's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

mi8ni's review

adventurous hopeful informative tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5