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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
[b:Inca Gold|198332|Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)|Clive Cussler|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1172611303s/198332.jpg|191850] by [a:Clive Cussler|18411|Clive Cussler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1225620641p2/18411.jpg]
Genres: Mystery, Suspense
5 Solid Stars
This was my #1 top favorite of the Dirk Pitt's series that I read. Alas, it is also the last book of his I read.
Life just got crazy and I often had a hard time finding his books. You have to remember that back in the mid to late 90's, very few people had the internet much less a kindle. When you think about it, it makes it amazing that we can purchase a book and download it and read it all from a computer. You don't have to make special trips to a bookstore or wait for your local library to purchase a book.
It really is magical. And for me, this book was also magical.
The intrigue was top notch. I loved all the characters. The mystery and suspense was amazing for me.
This is also the 1st book my husband and I actually read together. So, a lot to love about this one.
Genres: Mystery, Suspense
5 Solid Stars
This was my #1 top favorite of the Dirk Pitt's series that I read. Alas, it is also the last book of his I read.
Life just got crazy and I often had a hard time finding his books. You have to remember that back in the mid to late 90's, very few people had the internet much less a kindle. When you think about it, it makes it amazing that we can purchase a book and download it and read it all from a computer. You don't have to make special trips to a bookstore or wait for your local library to purchase a book.
It really is magical. And for me, this book was also magical.
The intrigue was top notch. I loved all the characters. The mystery and suspense was amazing for me.
This is also the 1st book my husband and I actually read together. So, a lot to love about this one.
adventurous
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I haven't read a Clive Cussler book in a long time and after finishing Darkly Dreaming Dexter I was in the mood for an adventure.
I have several of the Dirk Pitt novels on my shelf that I've bought and not got around to reading yet so I flicked through a few until I settled on one that I liked the look of.
Inca Gold opens in the 16th Century, where Francis Drake is busy pirating his way through the Spanish fleet. He comes across a jade box containing secrets of an Inca treasure and sends it with his second-in-command back to England. Only, the ship is caught in a tidal wave and the treasure is lost forever. Cue Dirk Pitt and NUMA.
There's one thing that can always be guaranteed with Cussler's novels, a swashbuckling adventure. The characters of Pitt and Giordino are like old friends to me now and I enjoy the relationship that they have. As I've read other novels featuring the characters I know how long they have been friends for, so I don't need to know it again but if Inca Gold is your first foray into this world then it's essential information.
The best parts of this book are the action and adventure elements. Pitt and Giordino travel through an underground river, fight the bad guys, explore underwater caves and save the girl. All of these are heart pounding and exciting. It's the stuff in between that lets it down. The dialogue between all of the characters reads like a dodgy movie script, as if it's meant to be heard by other people and not just a conversation.
There's also far too many characters, all with strange names that obviously paint them as bad guys. People are unnecessarily introduced, even so far as the last third of the book. As always, the author himself pops up, which I find a bit cheesy and clichéd. The situations the characters find themselves in are also a bit ridiculous and they always seem to survive, despite the odds against them.
I think I'll also add that Cussler is quite sexist. The females generally are to be saved and are there to make Pitt and Giordino feel good about themselves. They also spend a lot of time crying.
By the time I was halfway through this book, I was counting the pages to the end.
So overall, it was alright, but I've read better by Clive Cussler, so I'll probably delve into another one when I'm craving an adventure.
I have several of the Dirk Pitt novels on my shelf that I've bought and not got around to reading yet so I flicked through a few until I settled on one that I liked the look of.
Inca Gold opens in the 16th Century, where Francis Drake is busy pirating his way through the Spanish fleet. He comes across a jade box containing secrets of an Inca treasure and sends it with his second-in-command back to England. Only, the ship is caught in a tidal wave and the treasure is lost forever. Cue Dirk Pitt and NUMA.
There's one thing that can always be guaranteed with Cussler's novels, a swashbuckling adventure. The characters of Pitt and Giordino are like old friends to me now and I enjoy the relationship that they have. As I've read other novels featuring the characters I know how long they have been friends for, so I don't need to know it again but if Inca Gold is your first foray into this world then it's essential information.
The best parts of this book are the action and adventure elements. Pitt and Giordino travel through an underground river, fight the bad guys, explore underwater caves and save the girl. All of these are heart pounding and exciting. It's the stuff in between that lets it down. The dialogue between all of the characters reads like a dodgy movie script, as if it's meant to be heard by other people and not just a conversation.
There's also far too many characters, all with strange names that obviously paint them as bad guys. People are unnecessarily introduced, even so far as the last third of the book. As always, the author himself pops up, which I find a bit cheesy and clichéd. The situations the characters find themselves in are also a bit ridiculous and they always seem to survive, despite the odds against them.
I think I'll also add that Cussler is quite sexist. The females generally are to be saved and are there to make Pitt and Giordino feel good about themselves. They also spend a lot of time crying.
By the time I was halfway through this book, I was counting the pages to the end.
So overall, it was alright, but I've read better by Clive Cussler, so I'll probably delve into another one when I'm craving an adventure.
This book became one of my favorite Dirk Pitt novels. This story centered on treasure hunting more than the other novels which is my favorite part so that made this book all the better.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
A typical adventure book. I did enjoy it. My only problem was I found Dirk Pitt to be too much of a Superman type character, too good at everything so for me there was no emotional stake and I felt the plot was very predictable. A fun read either way.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
5 stars for Inca Gold by Clive Cussler.
Everytime I pick up a Dirk Pitt novel - I am never disappointed. Fantastic book involving the adventures of Dirk, Al Giordino and Rudi Gunn as they embark on a mission to discover an underground treasure of Inca Gold.
Looking forward to diving into the next book
Everytime I pick up a Dirk Pitt novel - I am never disappointed. Fantastic book involving the adventures of Dirk, Al Giordino and Rudi Gunn as they embark on a mission to discover an underground treasure of Inca Gold.
Looking forward to diving into the next book