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A review by jacqueshol
Diablo Mesa by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
4.0
Due to work pressures, it took me a while to get through the book. As anything by Preston and Child, it was an enjoyable read. There was, however, a few things that didn't tie up. For example, why would the government allow excavation of the Roswell site if they didn't want its secrets exposed? Perhaps this was answered, but I missed it. Perhaps someone could explain this to me. The ending also seemed convoluted. Everything coming together so nicely doesn't seem likely.
I am trying to wrap my mind around the new direction Preston and Child has been taking us. Their books are seemingly pushing the boundaries of reality, and I don't know whether I like them or not. I suppose I am still a bit upset with the last Pendergast book, where they took things too far for me. Their writing has always had an air of credibility, but their last two or three books border on the ridiculous, surreal and cheap sci-fi.
I love the writing of Preston and Child. Some criticism has been that their books move too slow, but I am afraid I have to disagree. I am tired of reading books that relentlessly go at 200 mph. Their books are paced extremely well. They generally write incredible plots and storylines that are original and feel that there could be some truth to them. I just don't know whether I am ready for green aliens, time travel and alternate universes that their books have been exploring of late. The latter comment is not a spoiler as these comments don't pertain to this book. Sure, there are some alien artefacts and technology, but the authors have always kept it mysterious in a way - not so much with this last book.
Will I read the next Nora Kelly book? Absolutely! However, I still prefer the Pendergast series and can't wait for the next instalment.
I am trying to wrap my mind around the new direction Preston and Child has been taking us. Their books are seemingly pushing the boundaries of reality, and I don't know whether I like them or not. I suppose I am still a bit upset with the last Pendergast book, where they took things too far for me. Their writing has always had an air of credibility, but their last two or three books border on the ridiculous, surreal and cheap sci-fi.
I love the writing of Preston and Child. Some criticism has been that their books move too slow, but I am afraid I have to disagree. I am tired of reading books that relentlessly go at 200 mph. Their books are paced extremely well. They generally write incredible plots and storylines that are original and feel that there could be some truth to them. I just don't know whether I am ready for green aliens, time travel and alternate universes that their books have been exploring of late. The latter comment is not a spoiler as these comments don't pertain to this book. Sure, there are some alien artefacts and technology, but the authors have always kept it mysterious in a way - not so much with this last book.
Will I read the next Nora Kelly book? Absolutely! However, I still prefer the Pendergast series and can't wait for the next instalment.