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sophie_r_r's review against another edition
2.0
From this I learned two important things.
1) Make sure you know which book in a series I am about to read.
2) If my manager gives me a book, really think about if I actually want to read it.
1) Make sure you know which book in a series I am about to read.
2) If my manager gives me a book, really think about if I actually want to read it.
erindigsegypt's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
hirvimaki's review against another edition
3.0
OK read, but I didn't feel it was quite at the same level as the previous Sigma novels. It didn't pull me in as Rollins other books do. And despite his books always being rather fantastical, this is the first time that the stretching-of-the-science made me roll my eyes.
nichole1988's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable ride with tons of action, surprises, adventure, and historical information.
When a research team discovers incredible artifacts in Greenland, they quickly become targets for a dangerous secret society bent on destruction. After one of the researchers is kidnapped, an elite, secretive force must come together to rescue her and uncover a host of secrets that should have remained buried.
While the characters are fun and easy to relate to, I wish there had a been a little more depth to them. I found some to be quite interesting, but most felt a little flat to me at times, the villains a little too tropey. That said, these books are made to entertain and educate, and in that, they excel.
The story takes our protagonists, and antagonists, all over the world. In that time, readers get to learn about certain historical events, which I found to be very interesting, though sometimes it felt like a little too much of a lesson.
Not to worry though, because that’s when the action kicked in, and there was plenty of action. I really admired the creativity and descriptions Rollins provided, since it made the plot play out like an action movie.
Though I wish there had been more depth to the characters, the writing is smart and fun, and I can see this being a book to be enjoyed over a vacation of summer weekend. Recommended for fans of history and action packed thrillers!
When a research team discovers incredible artifacts in Greenland, they quickly become targets for a dangerous secret society bent on destruction. After one of the researchers is kidnapped, an elite, secretive force must come together to rescue her and uncover a host of secrets that should have remained buried.
While the characters are fun and easy to relate to, I wish there had a been a little more depth to them. I found some to be quite interesting, but most felt a little flat to me at times, the villains a little too tropey. That said, these books are made to entertain and educate, and in that, they excel.
The story takes our protagonists, and antagonists, all over the world. In that time, readers get to learn about certain historical events, which I found to be very interesting, though sometimes it felt like a little too much of a lesson.
Not to worry though, because that’s when the action kicked in, and there was plenty of action. I really admired the creativity and descriptions Rollins provided, since it made the plot play out like an action movie.
Though I wish there had been more depth to the characters, the writing is smart and fun, and I can see this being a book to be enjoyed over a vacation of summer weekend. Recommended for fans of history and action packed thrillers!
pkpoppies's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
While this is my favorite Sigma Force novel yet, I am growing bored of the cookie-cutter plot patterns and characters. The main protagonists always have same progression throughout the story and the antagonists all fall into the same category: mystery, sexy (if female), and ultimately super radical. While this is a really cheesy combination of G.I. Joe meets Indiana Jones, I do find myself coming back to these because, yeah, give me new information on things I’d be oblivious to before while putting it in a format that doesn’t feel necessarily educational.
While this is my favorite Sigma Force novel yet, I am growing bored of the cookie-cutter plot patterns and characters. The main protagonists always have same progression throughout the story and the antagonists all fall into the same category: mystery, sexy (if female), and ultimately super radical. While this is a really cheesy combination of G.I. Joe meets Indiana Jones, I do find myself coming back to these because, yeah, give me new information on things I’d be oblivious to before while putting it in a format that doesn’t feel necessarily educational.
wdecora's review against another edition
5.0
I finally finished/caught-up with the whole Sigma Force series. These books have become my go-to escapes between heavier material. I enjoyed The Last Odyssey so much as it made me want to travel and it also made me want to see the images the author conjured up brought to life on the big screen!
lirewoodis's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of the Sigma Force series but definitely a page turner. This book seemed to have more holes in it than others I remember.
fotoshopguy52's review against another edition
3.0
I have been a fan of James Rollins for many years, having read many of his early works and all of the Sigma Series, and to say I am disappointed in this book is an understatement!
Anyone who is familiar with his novels knows they have always been somewhat fantastical - some might even say not believable. For myself, this has always been true, but the added dose of true facts and ideas that stirred serious thought and contemplation made them exciting and full of intrigue. That is not to say that none of this is evident in his latest work, but rather that the fantastical and unbelievable far outweighed the dose of true facts and ideas.
Some of the following may contain SPOILERS - so be forewarned!
While it is true that many ancient civilizations have created impressive technological feats for their time period, it is one matter to develop a sophisticated mechanical device - another completely to instill that device with "intelligence"! This is where the story went down the tubes for me. The idea that these ancients could create automatons that move is one thing, but the leap from movement to discernment, analysis, and subsequent reaction is somewhat equivalent to the leap from a paper airplane to the Saturn 5 rocket! Such actions would require serious computational ability - something we would be hard-pressed to accomplish even now!
And so James (I hope you don't mind me using your first name - I feel like we've known each other for so long...), I will still continue to read your ongoing Sigma Series in the hope that you will provide future stories that will be more in line with what I've come to expect from a Sigma team adventure - fascination, knowledge, excitement and intrigue, with perhaps a more moderate dose of the fantastical!
Anyone who is familiar with his novels knows they have always been somewhat fantastical - some might even say not believable. For myself, this has always been true, but the added dose of true facts and ideas that stirred serious thought and contemplation made them exciting and full of intrigue. That is not to say that none of this is evident in his latest work, but rather that the fantastical and unbelievable far outweighed the dose of true facts and ideas.
Some of the following may contain SPOILERS - so be forewarned!
While it is true that many ancient civilizations have created impressive technological feats for their time period, it is one matter to develop a sophisticated mechanical device - another completely to instill that device with "intelligence"! This is where the story went down the tubes for me. The idea that these ancients could create automatons that move is one thing, but the leap from movement to discernment, analysis, and subsequent reaction is somewhat equivalent to the leap from a paper airplane to the Saturn 5 rocket! Such actions would require serious computational ability - something we would be hard-pressed to accomplish even now!
And so James (I hope you don't mind me using your first name - I feel like we've known each other for so long...), I will still continue to read your ongoing Sigma Series in the hope that you will provide future stories that will be more in line with what I've come to expect from a Sigma team adventure - fascination, knowledge, excitement and intrigue, with perhaps a more moderate dose of the fantastical!