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A review by thomcat
Night Probe! by Clive Cussler
4.0
The fifth published Dirk Pitt novel was pretty good, and may be a tough standard for the other novels to live up to. Underwater action, adventure, seduction, and of course classic cars - but this novel adds history to the mix quite effectively. I just wish it were more electronically available...
I have read that this is one of the best early Dirk Pitt novels - apparently [b:Treasure|85737|Treasure (Dirk Pitt, #9)|Clive Cussler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1314486012l/85737._SY75_.jpg|3041094] is the dividing point. I did enjoy it quite a bit, especially the underwater scenes. I also read that Brian Shaw was essentially James Bond, but I didn't get that vibe. Well, okay, full marks in the seduction game, but otherwise no. Gly is a suitable villain, though a bit mad. I understand he returns in a later novel.
So what didn't I like? I remember 1981, and the threat of a separatist Quebec was as much in the news as the Cold war. The ending felt very a-historical. This is only the 2nd Dirk Pitt I've read, so maybe this is always a thing, but I'm not sure how this world continues. Also, the action at the end was a little hard to follow. Minor quibbles, indeed. Will be interesting to see how the others match up to this.
I have read that this is one of the best early Dirk Pitt novels - apparently [b:Treasure|85737|Treasure (Dirk Pitt, #9)|Clive Cussler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1314486012l/85737._SY75_.jpg|3041094] is the dividing point. I did enjoy it quite a bit, especially the underwater scenes. I also read that Brian Shaw was essentially James Bond, but I didn't get that vibe. Well, okay, full marks in the seduction game, but otherwise no. Gly is a suitable villain, though a bit mad. I understand he returns in a later novel.
So what didn't I like? I remember 1981, and the threat of a separatist Quebec was as much in the news as the Cold war. The ending felt very a-historical. This is only the 2nd Dirk Pitt I've read, so maybe this is always a thing, but I'm not sure how this world continues. Also, the action at the end was a little hard to follow. Minor quibbles, indeed. Will be interesting to see how the others match up to this.