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throwmeabook's review
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Check out this review and many more on my blog https://throwmeabook.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/the-resurrection-maker-by-glenn-cooper/
Ever since I read The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown when it first came out, I have been fascinated by novels that manage to combine science and religion with historical mysteries and the quest for ancient treasures. Add to that a dash of action and adventure in an exotic locale and you’ve got the perfect package. Glenn Cooper’s latest thriller The Resurrection Maker ticks off all the required boxes.
By all accounts, Arthur Mallory, chemist, treasure hunter and Grail enthusiast, is a very regular young man. His ordinary life takes a drastic and dramatic turn when he is a witness and the victim of a violent crime in which his friend, and fellow Grail Loon, Andrew Holmes dies.
In an attempt to put things right, he embarks on a quest to uncover the culprit of his friend’s death and finally unravel the mystery of one of the most intriguing historical mysteries of our time, the existence and location of the Holy Grail. He is joined by the beautiful and mysterious physicist Claire and together, piecing together clues set out hundreds of years ago, they travel across Europe on a hunt for the elusive Excalibur sword made famous by King Arthur and the Holy Grail chalice.
Will these two adventurers find their treasure or will the Khem, a secretive and sinister society foil their attempts and take possession of this ancient artifact said to possess almost supernatural powers that could possibly shed light on the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ and offer immortality to humankind.
The Resurrection Maker started off wonderfully, seamlessly blending story lines from the past and present that were intriguing and caught and held my attention for about the first two thirds of the book. Unfortunately, this did not hold true for the remainder and in fact truthfully told I actually had some difficulty and even a lack of interest in finishing the book. I am a huge fan of Glenn Cooper and was somewhat disappointed by this latest novel. The Resurrection Maker was definitely not up to par with his previous works.
If you have never read anything by Glenn Cooper but think that you might want to check out one of his books I would recommend you start with his Will Piper trilogy: Library of the Dead, Book of Souls and The Librarians. These works showcase Glenn Cooper at his very best.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lascaux Media for providing me with an e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Ever since I read The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown when it first came out, I have been fascinated by novels that manage to combine science and religion with historical mysteries and the quest for ancient treasures. Add to that a dash of action and adventure in an exotic locale and you’ve got the perfect package. Glenn Cooper’s latest thriller The Resurrection Maker ticks off all the required boxes.
By all accounts, Arthur Mallory, chemist, treasure hunter and Grail enthusiast, is a very regular young man. His ordinary life takes a drastic and dramatic turn when he is a witness and the victim of a violent crime in which his friend, and fellow Grail Loon, Andrew Holmes dies.
In an attempt to put things right, he embarks on a quest to uncover the culprit of his friend’s death and finally unravel the mystery of one of the most intriguing historical mysteries of our time, the existence and location of the Holy Grail. He is joined by the beautiful and mysterious physicist Claire and together, piecing together clues set out hundreds of years ago, they travel across Europe on a hunt for the elusive Excalibur sword made famous by King Arthur and the Holy Grail chalice.
Will these two adventurers find their treasure or will the Khem, a secretive and sinister society foil their attempts and take possession of this ancient artifact said to possess almost supernatural powers that could possibly shed light on the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ and offer immortality to humankind.
The Resurrection Maker started off wonderfully, seamlessly blending story lines from the past and present that were intriguing and caught and held my attention for about the first two thirds of the book. Unfortunately, this did not hold true for the remainder and in fact truthfully told I actually had some difficulty and even a lack of interest in finishing the book. I am a huge fan of Glenn Cooper and was somewhat disappointed by this latest novel. The Resurrection Maker was definitely not up to par with his previous works.
If you have never read anything by Glenn Cooper but think that you might want to check out one of his books I would recommend you start with his Will Piper trilogy: Library of the Dead, Book of Souls and The Librarians. These works showcase Glenn Cooper at his very best.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lascaux Media for providing me with an e-reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
avidreadergirl1's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Unfortunately, this book isn’t Mr. Cooper’s best but it’s still enjoyable.
I liked the idea of the search and the historical facts that peppered the story but the characters lacked in depth and the « girlfriend » was too obviously not up to par. Overall, the story dragged a little too much and there were too much religious matters involved this atheist reader.
At the end of the day, had the book been a tad shorter and the characters less obvious, it would have been a more enjoyable experience.
To be honest, I much prefer the Will Piper’s series as beliefs in something intangible was there but not as much as in this one.
I liked the idea of the search and the historical facts that peppered the story but the characters lacked in depth and the « girlfriend » was too obviously not up to par. Overall, the story dragged a little too much and there were too much religious matters involved this atheist reader.
At the end of the day, had the book been a tad shorter and the characters less obvious, it would have been a more enjoyable experience.
To be honest, I much prefer the Will Piper’s series as beliefs in something intangible was there but not as much as in this one.
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