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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Sigma team of Painter Crowe, Pierce Gray, and Monk, are back battling with The Dragon Guild and Seichan as they uncover a deadly bacteria in the Christmas Isles. Following the popular historical fiction genre, Rollin's ties this in with some real mysteries surrounding Marco Polo's return voyage from China to Venice. The plot takes us with adventure and history to the exotic cities of Istanbul and Angkor Wat, as well as others. I enjoyed this book as well as others by Rollin's where his proven formula of high octance (yes, far-fetched) action adventure (c.f. Cussler) mixed with interesting historic puzzles (c.f. Steve Berry) to give a cracking read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have read every single one of James Rollins' books. I think he's a genius writer, and have enjoyed them all. I particularly loved Sandstorm, Amazonia and Ice Hunt.
However, when reading his other books, I've been hooked into the plot line virtually from the first page. With this one, it took me several reading sessions before that happened. I think that's probably due to the jumping around of time and place in the first several chapters, which left me a little confused and unable to keep up for a while.
Also, he's left us with two major cliffhangers, and an open ending that I don't think he'll ever complete -- something he hasn't done in previous books which have been "stand alone" products. It makes the book seem more like a chapter in a broader plot line, rather than a great novel in its own right. I just hope he continues to develop the characters and storyline further, while maintaining his thrilling writing standards and familiar recipe for page-turning entertainment.
Saying that, the book had Rollins' usual fast-paced (breakneck speed, actually!) adventure woven in with scientific fact and fiction, as well as the characters we know and love from SIGMA. I love the way he manages to do this in a way that, although far-fetched, could be just about believable with a generous stretch of the imagination.
To sum things up, I would still recommend this to fans of Rollins and other science-fiction/thriller/adventure books. It'll certainly get you thinking -- of both past and future -- if nothing else.
However, when reading his other books, I've been hooked into the plot line virtually from the first page. With this one, it took me several reading sessions before that happened. I think that's probably due to the jumping around of time and place in the first several chapters, which left me a little confused and unable to keep up for a while.
Also, he's left us with two major cliffhangers, and an open ending that I don't think he'll ever complete -- something he hasn't done in previous books which have been "stand alone" products. It makes the book seem more like a chapter in a broader plot line, rather than a great novel in its own right. I just hope he continues to develop the characters and storyline further, while maintaining his thrilling writing standards and familiar recipe for page-turning entertainment.
Saying that, the book had Rollins' usual fast-paced (breakneck speed, actually!) adventure woven in with scientific fact and fiction, as well as the characters we know and love from SIGMA. I love the way he manages to do this in a way that, although far-fetched, could be just about believable with a generous stretch of the imagination.
To sum things up, I would still recommend this to fans of Rollins and other science-fiction/thriller/adventure books. It'll certainly get you thinking -- of both past and future -- if nothing else.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I agree with the other author anyone who compares Dan Brown to James Rollins is mad as Rollins knocks Brown out of the water. This book is so much better than Black Order which was slightly disappointing. The Sigma Force is like Indianna Jones mixed with Bond and then some. Gray is a fantastic hero and Monk is simply the business, my only comparison here would be Scarecrow and Mother from Matthew Reilly, both having amazing luck and skills and both Mother and Monk having a Prosthetic arm. I have only got to the first 100 pages but reading it at the speed of knots. This is just top action stuff and maybe one day Hollywood might make a Rollins book into a film without messing something up.
Truly spectacular.
Truly spectacular.
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Damn good read
Having read previous Sigma force books, this continues in the right vain. The way it goes from one scenerio to the next is superb. Looking forward to reading the next one.
Published 28 days ago by Mark
My 1st James Rollins read
If you like Dan Brown's books, you'll enjoy this one too. I'm going to look at another of this series now, it was great!!
A little gem I found in a shop by the sea.
A little gem I found in a shop by the sea.
Published 7 months ago by kintamani293
James Rollins 'The Master of Adventure'
It was only by chance some months ago, I picked up my first James Rollins novel (Amazonia) and boy was I blown away with such a fantastic adventure book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. C. Thomas
voracious reader says excellent book cant put it down the action flows...
voracious reader says excellent book cant put it down the action flows from page to page. The research is great and mainly based on real places and times.
Published 9 months ago by tinatina
Action all the way
I went straight from a Kellerman to this and I know which I preferred! Right from the start you are thrown into the action and mystery world of Sigma Force. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Annielou2
Not as good as his earlier books...
I think I may be in the minority with some of James Rollins fans, but in my opinion the quality has dipped considerably since the introduction of the 'Sigma' storylines. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by Ca55idy
Below average
First of all, James Rollins writes quite well, but there were a few occasions in the book when the expressions he used could have been markedly improved, and some of the dialogue... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2008 by Peter Smith
The Sigma Force novels have slowly grown on me
to the point that I'm actually starting to look forward to them. Rollins is not my favorite author, but he usually manages to entertain me. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2008 by S Bradford
the Judas Strain
Another superb book from my favourite author - I felt pretty depressed, realising that I would have to wait for his next book - until Wikipedia informed me that James Rollins also... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2007 by Mrs. J. M. Kemp
James Rollins is the master of his craft!
Brilliant! James Rollins has done it again. A page-turning tour-de-force of a novel. Exciting and original, with some stunning locations, and imaginative plotlines. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by alexander the librarian
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