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livstreff's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
Similar to the last book in the series, The Two Lost Mountains was filled with action scenes and mythological adventure. The stakes were upped yet again and even more villains were introduce, making life very complicated for the hero, Jack West Jr. however, against all the odds, he always prevails. Some parts of this book were a little too rushed and unbelievable for me, but there were other parts that I did really enjoy. I’m excited to read the last addition to the series and I hope it lives up to the rest of the books.
celestialray's review against another edition
4.0
This book gave me emotional whiplash. Idk what else to say other than everything seemed so hopeless the whole book and if someone dies in the next book that’s important to me, I think I’m gonna enter a book depression state and never read another book again.
abi__'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Random decisions made to move forward the plot. Story no longer fun. First 3 books were great but I won’t be reading the last in the series
shottybiondi's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
drizzlybear's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
idk if i’ve read too many in a row or if im just getting sick of the higher stakes but im not vibing it as much?
maybe bc higher stakes it just feels like there’s pointlessly more punishment and struggle.
also rip zoe relegated to being ‘jacks wife’
maybe bc higher stakes it just feels like there’s pointlessly more punishment and struggle.
also rip zoe relegated to being ‘jacks wife’
xavierdragnesi's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced and action packed, the latest Jack West Jr instalment does not disappoint.
**minor spoilers ahead**
Once again, Matthew Reilly masterfully puts reimagines ancient myth, legend and history, and crafts it into an action thriller that barely gives you time to take a breath. There really are some incredible highs and lows, both literally and figuratively, and although there are a few reflective breaks in the middle, mostly in the form of flashbacks or catch-ups, the duration of the plot can be measured in hours, if not minutes. It’s almost ironic that the one of the villains’ masterful schemes involves putting entire cities to sleep, because it seems like Jack West and his team just never get, nor indeed need, any!
I think it became obvious to me quite early on that though the Supreme Labyrinth was the objective everyone was gunning for, it wasn’t going to be the focal point of this book, so in many ways this was just ‘how everyone got to the Labyrinth’. Which is fine - to quote another series I’m currently reading, Journey before Destination - but it does make it the second book in a row where there’s not a real conclusion. I’m glad Matthew Reilly addresses this in his interview and calls it essentially a three-part story leading to the Omega Event, and it gives him more of an opportunity to do it justice.
All in all, the The Two Lost Mountains manages to lay the groundwork for the grand finale of the series by really bringing out the desperation but also the determination of Jack and his team. With so many players in the game and literally the entire universe at stake, I can’t wait to see how it all wraps up.
**minor spoilers ahead**
Once again, Matthew Reilly masterfully puts reimagines ancient myth, legend and history, and crafts it into an action thriller that barely gives you time to take a breath. There really are some incredible highs and lows, both literally and figuratively, and although there are a few reflective breaks in the middle, mostly in the form of flashbacks or catch-ups, the duration of the plot can be measured in hours, if not minutes. It’s almost ironic that the one of the villains’ masterful schemes involves putting entire cities to sleep, because it seems like Jack West and his team just never get, nor indeed need, any!
I think it became obvious to me quite early on that though the Supreme Labyrinth was the objective everyone was gunning for, it wasn’t going to be the focal point of this book, so in many ways this was just ‘how everyone got to the Labyrinth’. Which is fine - to quote another series I’m currently reading, Journey before Destination - but it does make it the second book in a row where there’s not a real conclusion. I’m glad Matthew Reilly addresses this in his interview and calls it essentially a three-part story leading to the Omega Event, and it gives him more of an opportunity to do it justice.
All in all, the The Two Lost Mountains manages to lay the groundwork for the grand finale of the series by really bringing out the desperation but also the determination of Jack and his team. With so many players in the game and literally the entire universe at stake, I can’t wait to see how it all wraps up.
bubbles0012's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lachlan_steele's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
esshgee's review against another edition
3.0
I'm scoring this 3 1/2. Although I enjoyed the ride, I felt it was mostly a setup for the final book in the series. Will be interested to see how it all plays out and who gets violently bumped off!