Genre: Adventure
Published: 2005
Personal rating: 4/5
Yearly count: 3
Jack Howard, an underwater archeologist, discovers clues that could lead him and his team to the legendary city of Atlantis. But the deep waters of the sea don’t only hold the secrets of the past, they are also the terrain of pirates who will stop at nothing to get their hands on valuable archeological finds. And when Jack’s team discovers a Russian submarine from the Cold War era, there is suddenly more at stake than just their own lives.
I loved this book. It had a little bit of everything I love: history, mystery, and adventure. It is definitely a book for those that love history, as it is full of historical information. It is very clear that David Gibbins knows what he is talking about, as well he should, considering he’s an underwater archeologist himself. His hands-on experience is most notable in the descriptions of the diving scenes, which were breathtaking.
The only downside of David Gibbins’ extensive knowledge of his subject is that sometimes the book was a bit information heavy. Especially on history subjects, which I didn’t mind because I love history, and on weaponry, which got a bit tiring after a while because it doesn’t really interest me.
But, all in all, this book was a great read and I am really happy it is only the first in the series. I look forward to reading more of Jack Howard’s adventures.
1 comments:
Atlantis is one of the myths I'd really like to see uncovered; until then, good books like this one will have to do.
~Ondrej
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