Subterranean

Another addictive page turner

Although Subterranean doesn't have his normal hero, this book is one of his best. As he always does, he captivates you in the very first chapter, then holds you by the collar throughout the rest of the book. James Rollins is never one to go lightly on your emotions and in Subterranean he seems to even have developed the capacity to tap into your adrenalin flow.

By Chapter three, you will enter a mode of constant reading and sleep deprivation. By the end of this fascinating novel you will need a two day recovery period at the minimum. A week would be better.

By the way, did I say I really liked this novel. OK, that's because I really loved it!

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Outlandish.

Had a good initial plot and original idea, but the author lost me 3/4 way through the book with a disappointing ending. Some main characters underdeveloped and left me guessing. More suited for a made-for-TV sci-fi low budget film.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A thrill ride, way down under

As my first Rollins book, I think I lucked out. Wow, what a ride. If you want in depth characters, strong reality, logical circumstances, this is not for you. But if you want a heck of a fun story with non stop action, a real page turner, get this one. I won't go into detail, because almost everything I could say would be a spoiler. After this book, I definately will be seeking more of Rollin's work.

3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Incredible

Lost civilizations and scientific finds 2 miles below the earths surface. Wow! Incredible. Rollins takes his readers on a roller coaster ride. Hard to find a place to put this book down. Subterranean is well written and very intriguing. Rollins stretches the boundaries of reality, but that is part of what makes his books so hard to put down.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

STILL HIS BEST BOOK

This was his first and I still think his best! Wish he had never started the Sigma Force books and just kept writing this kind. FUN, SUSPENCE, EXCITING, EXCELLENT!!!!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Subterranean is an excellent archeological/supernatural/crime thriller!

James Rollins mixes so many good elements into his stories. In one book, you get archeological fiction, supernatural doings, and crime by one, or by all. Excellent, thought-provoking story, and definitely a fun book that keeps you reading!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great Read

I thought the plot was original and maintained my interest throughout. The characters could have been developed a little better as some things mentioned were not fully explained (e.g. main characters feeling towards guns). But overall a good read.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Couldn't even finish

This book felt incredibly amateurish in its style. Stereotypes and oversimplification abound and that was only in the first 4 chapters. All fiction to some extent requires a suspension of disbelief. This one requires that you bludgeon it into oblivion.

1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Couldn't get past page three

When a book starts out bad. I try to go on as far as possible. Give the book a chance. I couldn't get past page three for all the language. I would expect an expedition of scientific professionals to be a better 'Class' of people. Other than pot smoking, potty mouthed idiots. I had looked forward to this book for the subject matter and the adventures it suggested. I guess there is a great adventure in there somewhere. If you don't mind taking the trip with common trash. Very sorry I bought this one.

1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Thrilling Adventure

My first Rollins book and it is a great adventure. I was looking for a replacement author for Michael Crichton, who's last two books were very disapointing. Rollins really delivers an imaginative techno-thriller. I will be reading more of his books.I may even try some of his fantasy books under his pen name James Clemens.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great book!!

One of his best books.

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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommend

Just another great book by James Rollins. Very exciting action packed read.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book

Lots of adventure and suspense.

Good read!

This is a good Rollins read and yes I agree with some reviewers that it is impossible not to think of Journey to the Center of the Earth, it is Jules Verne for adults. As a lifelong Verne fan, this is a good read of a writer who gets better with every book.

Below the snowy tundra of Antarctica, a team of scientists and s

Below the snowy tundra of Antarctica, a team of scientists and soldiers make a discovering of a lifetime. But little do they know, the more they explore the system of underground tunnels, they closer they get to life threatening danger.
James Rollins knows how to write a thrilling adventure. He is a master of mixing the possible with the fantastic. His stories whether they are stand alone or part of his Sigma series, are always a good thrill ride. He has yet to disappoint. Characters you like, adventures though fantastic seem very real. If you love Clive Cussler, you'll like James Rollins.

So-so

With apologies to Mr. Rollins, I found this book disappointing. The lead up to the actual story was somewhat entertaining, but the follow through had me thinking of "Journey to the Center of the Earth" with what amounted to prehistoric monsters below the ice of Antarctica, and then the finding of a lost culture that had once been part of Australia until the land masses separated. Our hero and heroine get thrown together quickly, and of course there's the usual dislike at first sight (sort of) on the part of the heroine. But by the end of the story (within a week of the beginning of the story), she's in love, even though she's sworn off men due to a bad experience with her ex-husband. I found myself wanting to laugh right out loud over some of the incidents that happened. This is not to say the story wasn't creative or somewhat entertaining; I just couldn't get "Journey to the Center of the Earth" out of my head long enough to actually pay attention to the story. Most of the writer's other books are far better than this one, and I would heartily recommend several of those before I'd recommend this one.

Outstanding

James Rollins leads thr reader through a fast paced high energy adventure. This is his first novel and sets us up for the writing style that would make the Sigma series such a success.

What an amazing adventure!

I read all the Sigma series over the last few months and was disappointed to come to the (temporary) end of the series...until I started reading Subterranean! Good character development and a story line that kept me up WAY too late at night, I couldn't put this one down!

So-So. Not as good as Excavation.

Overall, too predictable and the characters were lifeless and boring. Excavation was much better.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.