Sahara (Dirk Pitt Series #11)

Exciting!

I read this book when I saw the trailer for the movie. I have the tendency to read the books before the movies come out just to see how different the books will be. The movie didn't even compare to the book. A must read for an adventure seeker.

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Thriller for everyone!

Sahara has almost everything from a perfect book: It's funny, action packed and has some romance in there. It's starts off addicting enough with and iron clad warship and Kitty Mannock. Sahara is definitly one of the best Dirk Pitt books. The only real complaint I have is the legnth of the book. I felt it could have been shorter by about 40 pages. As usual the ending scene with the rescue is pure Cussler. Meaning that when all hope seems lost Al or Dirk find a way to kick more butt and win. The best part of Sahara is that it appeals to about everyone. Action nuts, Adventure freaks, Political conspiracy lovers. It's got about it all. It's a roller coaster ride that everyone should take a ride on! It's the 3rd best Pitt book and gets a five out of five.

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Loved it.

Great story. Plot developed well.

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Loved this book since I was a kid.

This is the first Clive Cussler book I ever read, I was 12. I loved it then, and I love it now. It's one of the few books I can read over and over again. It does start out a little slow in the beginning, but if you stick it out it more than compensates.

It's 384973483 times better than the movie. Had to throw that out there.

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Way Cooler then the Movie

I really enjoyed this book like I enjoy most of Clive Clusslers books I have read. I enjoyed being able to compare to the movie and I understand why Clive Cussler was pissed the movie is very different. I am glad to have it in my collection.

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Cussler is Cussler

Another LABB (Long Boring Book) detailed descriptions of nothing interspersed with macho action, a little mystery and lots of pseudo history.

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Clive Cussler knows how to keep your attention.

Al of his books that I have read so far have been the greatest, this make the fifth book so far. I hope Clive never runs out of material.

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positive

This is the best clive custler book written yet. I reccomend it to anyone who can read.

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Great book

I've read alot of books from Clive Cussler and for every book that he has wrote always took my mind and thoughts to the character's that are portrayed. This book 'Sahara' had me going. The more I read the more exciting it got. The plot was difficult and at times I had to go back and read again just to understand and thats where to me make a great story line. I've read this book two times. This is really a great book. I say that people should read this. This book is well worth it.

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So So

This is my tenth Clive Cussler I've read and it's just didn't seem to be up to par with the others I've read. Some parts of the book didn't need to be there and just added to the length. Other than that a good Dirk Pitt novel.

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Sahara-an amazing book

Sahara is a fast paced action packed adventure book that will keep your eyes glued to it until the very end. Dirk Pitt is our fearless hero who pits himself up against many dangers and enemies. He and his friend Al Giordino discover a horrible secret that is leaking out of a top secret environmental establishment that endangers the existence of mankind. The characters in Sahara are very round and three dimensional. This book deals with the theme of doing what's right in the name of humanity and justice. Clive Clussler also bases Sahara on the classic battle of good versus evil. The plot of the book is complex with a lot of twists that makes Sahara a very enjoyable book to read. The subplots of the book with Admiral Sandecker and other side characters add a flavor of diplomacy and politics to the action based book. Clive Clussler uses vivid descriptions to make the environment come alive. Sahara is an incredible book that will make your heart beat faster as you are swallowed up by the world of Dirk Pitt. There are very few and vague references of sex in the book, so this might disturb young children reading the book. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in action adventure books. I guarantee you that this book will satisfy anyone who have a passion to read. 5Q For Clive Cussler's book Sahara, I would give it a 5 for quality because the book has a very interesting and complex plot. The book flows smoothly together. Lots of rich and round characters that fit perfectly together in Sahara. Very descriptive setting which makes emotions come alive. 4P For Clive Cussler's book Sahara, I would give it a 4 for popularity because it is an exciting and fast paced action adventure book. Anyone with a taste for action adventure novels would love this book. He uses around an eighth-ninth grade level vocabulary, so most young adults would be able to understand it. Sahara is a great and addictive book whom people with appeals to a broad audience.

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Dirk Pitt Rocks

I have been reading Clive Cussler for years and books like Sahara are why. Ever page is so good it practically turns itself as Dirk Pitt fights the modern good vs. evil battle. If you are a fan of intellegent, explosive action, you too will fall in love with this book.

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Amazing!

It is unfortunate that I chose to get into the Dirk Pitt Saga after the movie came out and everybody started reading Cussler novels. This book, however, was my first expierience with Dirk Pitt and it has undoubtedly sparked a life long romance. The character of Pitt is slightly James Bond, while the story is very Indiana Jones, except with more action, more romance, and a lot more fun! Cussler is basically Amazing!

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The movie is good but the book is even better

I just finished reading this book. It was great. I found out that the movie Sahara was based off of this book and just had to read it. Now I know why Matthew McConaughey begged Clive Clusser for two years just to play Dirk Pitt.

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Sahara Great Book Alex K

I find that the book is a great read and I would recommend it to anyone despite the poor ending, which was very sad, it felt like he got bored and just wanted to finish the book. If you liked any of Dan Brown¿s books you will love Clive Clusser¿s books. It is a very fast paced book with many twists and turns and will keep you glued to your seat. I would free up a weekend, grab some coffee, Sahara and strap your self in for a great ride.

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equation for good book: action+good plot+exploding helicopters=good book

I read sahara and it was great! I had been reading a lot of Tom Clancy and heard that Clive Cussler was pretty good. Then I saw the preveiws for the movie sahara and thought:that loks good. when I was at Costco I saw a copy of Sahara and that it was writen by clive cussler so I gave it a try. It was better than the hunt for red october, patriot games, clear and present danger and cardnal of the cremlin!! Since then I have read some of the other books in the series, Treasure, Valhala Rising, Trojan Odesy and I am currently reading Dragon. This is, in my opinion, the best Clive cussler book EVER. I have tried reading some of his Kurt Austin books but Sahara is better. Packed With ancient Confederate ironclads, exploding helicopters, land yacts and the witty humor and expresions of Dirk Pitt and lifelong, gungho freind Al Giordino Sahara has everything except burning garbage trucks (pronounced gor-Di-no or Gi-or-di-no or something like that)

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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book is a must read!!! it was kinda like indiana jones!! it was awesome!!!! this is the only dirk pitt book i have read and now i'm hooked!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!!

Best of the series!!!

I have read all of the Dirk Pitt series and this one is by far the best. It has the most action and the most suspense. Its being made into a movie but the movie will never be able to match the greatness of this book!!!

Good plot, irrelevant prologue

Although the story has a gripping plot, the prologue had no relevance to the plot whatsoever. A bizarre and twisted prologue about Abraham Lincoln and a female pilot gone missing, Cussler makes for lame fiction that he tries to ever so loosely weave into the story. Otherwise, much of the book is a good read and keeps the reader turning pages. Interesting characters, especially Dirk Pitt with the vast amount of knowledge. But the irrelevancy of Lincoln and the pilot pull the entire book down.

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Good read minus the history attempt

I found this to be a captivating read. The plot was good and the characters were believable (mostly). I think the book could have done without the attempt at rewriting history. Without the history, I would recommend this book.

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