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The Last Oracle by James Rollins

leavesnpages's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark informative tense medium-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

4.0

This story is a labyrinth of action with history and science mixed in. I struggled a little at the start, just until we started getting a few more intricate details, but from there I needed to know what was going on! So stick with it if you find yourself lagging behind at the beginning! 

I was actually surprised (scared) by how many bits out of the story are actually factual and their was actually a lot of real history covered in the book that I enjoyed learning. It proves the novel is well researched!

This is actually the 5th book in the Sigma Force series, however it can be easily read as a standalone book.

atx24601's review against another edition

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

2.0

hp2008's review

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adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

isidoratrajko's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

januaryf's review against another edition

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4.0

Another great novel in this series, which I really enjoy! I have fallen behind in my reading of the Sigma Force novels, but now I'm glad I did! I have one more to read to be caught up, and it saddens me a bit.

vinitneo's review against another edition

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4.0

This is one of those books which is an adventure ride. The action never slows down and you are jumping from one place to another, story threads connecting.

The story is good and I'm glad that Monk is back in action.

gbdill's review against another edition

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2.0

Started off good, but I lost interest. It didn't read like a typical Rollins book. There seemed to be a point at which no further action was transpiring. I was kind of freaked out by the lovable monkey too (Marty). This is definitely not Rollins best work. Looking forward to reading more of his recent stuff though.

liberrydude's review against another edition

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3.0

Shades of Stephen King with autistic children being exploited for their almost supernatural psychic abilities. They are the children of Gypsies who are the descendants of the Oracle of Delphi. Naturally the Russians have them and there’s a mad scientist vibe with cleansing the world for a restart. Sigma is under attack not only by the Russians but by a splinter group in the American intelligence community as well as the Guild. DC, India, Ukraine, and Russia are the settings. Suspend belief when a missing presumed dead Sigma team member returns to the fold. And there’s a strong animal element to the plot as well. Lots of action, misdeeds, and misdirection as always.

michellefleming33's review against another edition

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2.0

To be honest, I was sorely disappointed with this one! I have been waiting for Rollins to write about the Greek mythology genre and when I saw the cover of this one, I nearly flipped with joy. Unfortunately, past the cover gets a little boring...



It was more about savant autistic children and Russians limitless power over them and their tumultuous power of radiation.



Snore!



I mean, yeah it was interesting to see all the pictures in the book, but I was more interested in Rollins' descriptions of things. I like his writing, not his artistic abilities. Oh well, I mean it was good contrast to his other books and it played well throughout the story, because I guess it would've been hard to describe those images, but he's always able to describe everything else and I've never been bogged down or confused before by it.



I really thought it was going to focus more on the Greek mythology. I really like the preface, but other than that, meh.



I love that Monk was found and he's alive, I knew he wouldn't keep him dead for long.



I hate that Sean McKnight had to be killed, I really liked him in the first book, Sandstorm.



And Marta? Really what an awesome ape, but seriously? I don't think the ending should have been like that. I did tear up when she passed.



I hate that the Russians experimented with kids and the animals that broke my heart. But I can always see where Rollins' veternian knowledge shines through, especially his connection and empathy towards them; after he shot and killed the other tiger, he told him to go be free and peaceful with his brother tiger. That was sweet of Monk.



But I did miss a lot of Monk's dialogue for sure. I love his character and don't like that all of his memory is not back yet, but at least it's coming back.



I know he tried to substitute Kowalski's character in for comic relief of Monk, but really dude? They're just shoes!

Also I hated how Rollins did not stay consistent like he has done with all the rest of his books. Usually, before he jumps between two scenarios happening at the same time across the other half of the world, he'll put the date time and place of where you're suddenly being emerged into. This book he got kinda sloppy. He stopped doing it halfway through the book and sometimes he would pick right where he left off with the first scenario (he just needed a break I guess?) or he would totally submerge you into a whole new situation and you're shell-shocked from the sudden switch.

astrilde's review against another edition

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4.0

Another fine adventure from the members of Sigma, saving the world from crazed conspirators hell bent on killing millions.