- Paperback: 481 pages
- Publisher: Tsunami Books (April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0976165929
- ISBN-13: 978-0976165927
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 935,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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THE SARGASSO SEA is a two-million-square-mile expanse of warm water, adrift in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Read the first page
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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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!
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
Format: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!
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
Format: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!
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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Odd entertainment
The two converging stories in The Loch are rather incongruous, never truly gelling together. The most prominent plot plays Alten to his strength with the central (and seriously... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
Credible and entertaining
Highly entertaining with enough "science" and "history" to keep the story away from the risible side of the Nessie legend. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nicholas J. Speeks
"Ock aye the noo" and "hoots mon"
This is a good book, but, as many people talk about the Scottish accent is so off-putting it is unreal. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Davies
Nessie as realistic as she could get
Loch Ness and its monster have been a subject of debate and intrigue for years and now Steve Alten has brought to us yet another version of what Nessie might be. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Raven's Child
The Loch
I've read alot of Altens novels, I really enjoyed the Meg series, but I found this one a little slow for my taste, its not a bad read, but not as entertaining as the Megs.
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by M. Hill
You cannot be serious
I was bought this for a present and a bit of a laugh having read Meg while travelling. I did finish the book as i wanted to see what laughably inaccurate thing would happen next. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by Tony Blair
As a real Highlander i have a couple of gripes
A pretty good yarn and a good page turner.
My only complaints; in his credits Alten thanks his Scottish (slang) editor Claire Wilson. Read more
My only complaints; in his credits Alten thanks his Scottish (slang) editor Claire Wilson. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by Mookie
Intertaining, scary and shocking!
I loved this book and I advise anyone who enjoys: Shocks, scares, amazement, sea monsters and Scotland, to try it out!
My third favorite book.
GO STEVE!
My third favorite book.
GO STEVE!
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by lukesterator
Disappointing, very disappointing
I have read all of Steve Alten's books and honestly this is terrible. Cliched characters, cliched situations and a manufactured story line. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2006 by technophile
Its great
This book is fantastic. Im so surprised that it isn't on general sale over here in the UK because this novel has 'Best Seller' written all over it. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2006 by G. Buller
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