- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Tsunami Books; 1st edition (30 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0976165902
- ISBN-13: 978-0976165903
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 16 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 887,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
nessie bites back,
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This review is from: The Loch (Hardcover)
Having read all of Mr Alten's novels, I can say that The Loch is his best yet. His Meg series delivers all you want from a thriller, and the Loch does just the same. A good plot, great leads and a well-researched basis for "the real nessie".The scientific background to the creature -which i won't reveal- is thought-provoking and as accurate as can be guessed with modern cryptozoological thinking. Mr Alten weaves his science, history and thrills and spills to great effect, creating a page-turning experience to rival and surpass his brilliant Meg novels. I've also read comments about the "Scots" dialogue and have to say it's as "scots" as our homegrown Oor Willie and the Broons are! I would heartily recomend this and Mr Alten's other novels to any reader. Pick it up, sit back, turn the phone off and have fun!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Once picked up, you won't be able to put it down!,
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This review is from: The Loch (Paperback)
I have read most of Steve Alten's books and, having a fondness for Scotland and especially Loch Ness, I couldn't wait to get hold of this one! I was not disappointed!From the very first page, I was hooked and I found it difficult to put the book down again! My husband found it almost impossible to hold a conversation with me once I was lost within 'The Loch's' pages! I can honestly say the story gripped me from start to finish! Having visited Loch Ness recently, I found myself transported back there with the power of Steve Alten's words, reliving the memories of my visit from a very different angle. The places we visited and the things we did now took on a whole new meaning, considering Steve's 'beastie' lurking below the waves. If I had read the book beforehand, I don't think I would ever have plucked up the courage to go out on the Loch in that small motor boat .....! The power of a book's story can be measured in its ability to transport you to another time and place while remaining firmly in your sitting room! 'The Loch' has this ability in spades! While reading a particularly creepy chapter late one night, I had no idea my husband was sneaking up behind me until he switched on his electric toothbrush right by my ear! I leapt skyward and the book went flying across the sitting room! "It was only a joke!" he told me later, after I'd got my heart working again! But that's the power of a good story for you! Sure, 'The Loch' has its faults - what book doesn't? The 'Scottish accents' can be a bit off putting and the whole trial scenario seems a bit contrived, but these are just minor gripes. The book, as a whole, is outstanding and Steve's theory as to what Nessie actually is is entirely plausible. I can honestly say it's the best book I've read in ages. If you like an old fashioned monster story, with a murder and a bit of legend thrown in for good measure, then give it a go! You won't be disappointed!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The boy done good!,
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This review is from: The Loch (Hardcover)
I have read all of Steve Alten's books and this is by far the best yet!I absolutely loved the "Meg" series and wasn't exprcting to enjoy this one as much, but my oh my, was I wrong or what? The storyline hurtles along at a frenetic pace, drawing you deeper and deeper into the drama upon every turn of a page, to the point where you have to put the book down to draw a breath! There is one part of the book so creepy it stopped me sleeping one night, ALWAYS the sign of a master at work in my eyes, rather tired though they may have been the next morning. The lead character is very engaging, and comes across as a "real" human being, with baggage and issues galore - all of which assist Steve Alten with his plot twists and turns!! Sure, we could get picky about written dialect etc, but let's not, let's just focus on the amazing journey this fantastic book takes you on. Buy it and never go near dark waters again. I PROMISE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
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