Treasure
Clive Cussler
A Dirk Pitt Adventure
Adventurer Dirk Pitt thinks he’s merely on a mission to find a sunken Russian submarine… when he finds himself embroiled in both an international terrorist conspiracy and a mystery as old as time. Torn between the modern drama of a brutal ruler rising to power in Mexico and an Islamic terrorist plot with its sights set on controlling Egypt, and the discovery of scattered antiquities originating from the storied Library of Alexandria, the roguish and charming Dirk doesn’t settle for saving just one day: he saves them all—and even finds time for a little romance while he’s at it! Transitioning smoothly from scenes lifted from ancient Aztec rituals—and depicting blood-chilling torture— to super-technical descriptions of archaeological reconnaissance missions, the rapid pace of Cussler’s vivid prose keeps readers eager to find out what happens next.
Appeal Terms
-Adventure: Cussler seamlessly incorporates both contemporary and traditional elements of adventure, from high-tech aeronautics to an ancient treasure map
-Fast-paced: New discoveries and revelations are made frequently, as are international scene changes, which keep readers on their toes.
-Vivid: Cussler’s clear and vibrant descriptions make even the dustiest of archaeological finds interesting and easy to picture.
-Action-packed: Never a dull moment here!
> Extra! Extra! < While not part of a chronological series, Treasure is a Dirk Pitt novel, joining the ranks of many other books by Cussler featuring Dirk as the main character. If you like what you find here, there’s much more adventure to experience!
Read-Alikes
The Atlantis Code by Charles Brokaw: When the ancient ruins of Atlantis are discovered along the Spanish coast, linguist and archaeologist Thomas Lourds joins a violent competition to be the first of its explorers, an effort marked by a series of puzzles that must be solved in order to gainentry into the lost civilization. (NoveList)
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown: The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case. (NoveList)
The Alexander Cipher by Will Adams: Sneaking along at an archaeological dig that turns out to be the long-lost tomb of Alexander the Great, enthusiast Daniel Knox finds himself pitted against rival archaeologists, Egyptian officials, and Macedonian nationalists in a cutthroat race to find the body of the ancient conqueror. (NoveList)
I really liked the specifics you pointed out about the appeal terms: For the adventure appeal Cussler includes both contemporary and traditional elements (high-tech aeronautics and an ancient treasure map) Fast paced - not only are there new revelations but there are also frequent scene changes and Vivid - that there are vibrant descriptions that make it easy to picture. That was a great job breaking down exactly how the book is an adventure. If I was looking for an adventure you'd sell me on this one :)
ReplyDeleteI love Clive Cussler, a great adventure choice! I have read most of the Dirk Pitt books but not this one. I highly recommend any of Clive Cussler's books.
ReplyDeleteI have never been interested in adventure media.. books or movies! I often prefer books where I get to know the inner workings of a characters emotional and mental life. That is why I think these type of adventure series may be a good bridge for me. It seems like throughout all of the Dirk Pitt novels the reader can really get to know the character well in a more multi-dimensional way, more so than how I perceive other adventure novels to go.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, this annotation is very thorough and detailed! I've never read a Clive Cussler book, but they are always being checked out by patrons at the library where I work, so I should probably check one out sometime to see if I like them! This one sounds interesting...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like Indiana Jones, color me intrigued :) good job with the annotation, I like your appeals and series info. Full points!
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