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A review by ctgt
12.21 by Dustin Thomason
3.0
Finished it yesterday and for the most part enjoyed the book. I thought it put a nice twist on the whole Mayan 2012 thing(or whatever you want to call it).
The first half of the book really moved quickly, but as the story went on it slowed down somewhat. I think it was the translation of the codex that seemed a little wonky and slowed the pace. I really liked the translation itself, but the way it was interspersed in the narrative was somewhat uneven. I really want my action tales to move very quickly between scenes.
I did like the Chel character more than Gabriel. Gabriel is one these types who is driven by a single purpose to the detriment of everything and everyone around him. Now in his field, this is a good characteristic, but it still makes him hard to like.
I found Chel much more interesting. Her Mayan background, her relationship with her mother and dealing in questionable antiquities made for a pretty compelling character.
If it wasn't for the pacing in the second half of the book, this would have been a 4 star read for me.
The first half of the book really moved quickly, but as the story went on it slowed down somewhat. I think it was the translation of the codex that seemed a little wonky and slowed the pace. I really liked the translation itself, but the way it was interspersed in the narrative was somewhat uneven. I really want my action tales to move very quickly between scenes.
I did like the Chel character more than Gabriel. Gabriel is one these types who is driven by a single purpose to the detriment of everything and everyone around him. Now in his field, this is a good characteristic, but it still makes him hard to like.
I found Chel much more interesting. Her Mayan background, her relationship with her mother and dealing in questionable antiquities made for a pretty compelling character.
If it wasn't for the pacing in the second half of the book, this would have been a 4 star read for me.