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sarahareinhard's review against another edition
5.0
Author John O'Neill wasn't going to write another book. One bestseller was enough for him...and you really can't blame him.
However, when he was diagnosed with four distinct types of cancer and then contracted MRSA during treatment, he made a prayer and a promise that he would share the amazing story he had if he didn't die.
I can't help but say a prayer of thanksgiving, because when I picked up The Fisherman's Tomb, my free time was completely consumed with turning the pages.
O'Neill had a pretty intriguing story, but there's as much art in his storytelling talent as there is in the collection of facts he started with.
The story takes place over the course of 75 years, and it involves a rich Texas oilman who gives the equivalent of a blank check to the Vatican. It involves a brilliant scientist for whom being right isn't enough. It also involves a lot of secrecy, a lot of mystery, and a lot of history.
Spoiler alert: They find Peter's tomb. But that's not even the most interesting part of the story, honestly. I'll be sharing this book, because it has such a broad appeal: If you love a good story, this is a book that meets that need.
The only warning I have is to block off some time. You won't want to put it down.
However, when he was diagnosed with four distinct types of cancer and then contracted MRSA during treatment, he made a prayer and a promise that he would share the amazing story he had if he didn't die.
I can't help but say a prayer of thanksgiving, because when I picked up The Fisherman's Tomb, my free time was completely consumed with turning the pages.
O'Neill had a pretty intriguing story, but there's as much art in his storytelling talent as there is in the collection of facts he started with.
The story takes place over the course of 75 years, and it involves a rich Texas oilman who gives the equivalent of a blank check to the Vatican. It involves a brilliant scientist for whom being right isn't enough. It also involves a lot of secrecy, a lot of mystery, and a lot of history.
Spoiler alert: They find Peter's tomb. But that's not even the most interesting part of the story, honestly. I'll be sharing this book, because it has such a broad appeal: If you love a good story, this is a book that meets that need.
The only warning I have is to block off some time. You won't want to put it down.
van_worldexplorer's review
3.0
Fast, quick read. Honestly most of the info about some of the people isn’t relevant and could have been cut. Had the feeling of “Kuzco’s poison, the poison for Kuzco…” vibes. But I love the story of Margherita Guarducci and her contributions to history. Without her I’d rather this a lot lower TBH. She deserves more love in this book and in general. A really interesting - but yet also unsurprising with the misogyny and bad archaeology - look into the Vatican and how it works
thedarrenator's review
5.0
For an archeological story, this reads very well. Nothing boring about it, but rather is very interesting. I highly recommend.
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