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scottwcoleman's review against another edition
4.0
The Sigma Force series gets better with each book. Though I'm re-reading the series from the start, I found The Judas Strain to be a great read the second time around.
jenncoop97's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
riahashley's review against another edition
5.0
Overall it was great!! Took a bit to get in to and ending was eh. Everything else was beyond interesting!! Highly recommend. Didnt know it was a series, didnt impact understanding.
vinitneo's review against another edition
4.0
I needed a distraction, so I picked up this book.
That's what these books are... low investment entertainment... and that's not a bad thing. It's fast paced action-adventure with science and history mixed in.
Sigma force, the covert super-spy agency is battling a would be pandemic this time around. A virus from the depth of the ocean that turns healthy bacteria deadly. A team of Sigma force is figuring out the virus. On the other side, the Guild is working on it too, trying to figure out the virus so that they can weaponize it.
Another team of Sigma Force is following up on the historical aspect of the virus which is tied to the travels of Marco Polo. This has more of an Indiana Jones or Lara Croft kinda feel to it where they are solving riddles and raiding tombs and temples.
seichan is with Grey helping him follow the trail...and there seems to be a budding romance there.
Also, Grey's parents are also in on the action, drawn into the fight between the Guild and Sigma Force.
All in all, it's a fast-paced action-adventure. The only complaint I have is the length of the novel - it's almost 19 hours long... it could have been shorter.
That's what these books are... low investment entertainment... and that's not a bad thing. It's fast paced action-adventure with science and history mixed in.
Sigma force, the covert super-spy agency is battling a would be pandemic this time around. A virus from the depth of the ocean that turns healthy bacteria deadly. A team of Sigma force is figuring out the virus. On the other side, the Guild is working on it too, trying to figure out the virus so that they can weaponize it.
Another team of Sigma Force is following up on the historical aspect of the virus which is tied to the travels of Marco Polo. This has more of an Indiana Jones or Lara Croft kinda feel to it where they are solving riddles and raiding tombs and temples.
seichan is with Grey helping him follow the trail...and there seems to be a budding romance there.
Also, Grey's parents are also in on the action, drawn into the fight between the Guild and Sigma Force.
All in all, it's a fast-paced action-adventure. The only complaint I have is the length of the novel - it's almost 19 hours long... it could have been shorter.
liberrydude's review against another edition
3.0
Another over the top thriller with a plague from the time of Marco Polo being unleashed by The Guild. Sigma has a two pronged attack via the historical and scientific trails. We visit Rome, Istanbul, DC, Christmas Island, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Iran.
michellefleming33's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good read. I will pick up more of his books definitely. I loved how it started with the past and worked it's way into the present. Loved the Marco Polo references and it was exactly the kind of book I was looking for: fast paced, thrilling, viruses, and a possible pandemic waiting to happen. Good one Rollins!
michelereise's review against another edition
5.0
Another hit by James Rollins! I think the thing I enjoy about James Rollins is that, like Steve Berry, he teaches me something new with each book. The Sigma books, like this one, are exceptional adventures with larger than life characters that also push the mind to think beyond the truths we already know to imagine more. They fuel my curiosity and expand my mind. This one has been no exception and I cannot wait to catch back up with all the Sigma Force in the next book. If you love Indiana Jones mixed in with facts and fun, you really must read these books.
astrilde's review against another edition
5.0
More twists and turns, will they/won't they.
Great for fans of Da Vinci Code type adventures.
Great for fans of Da Vinci Code type adventures.
nalani_maria's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0