ponderinstuff's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the science and biblical-reference parts of this story, but didn't like the action parts. Just not my thing, although most readers will probably enjoy the action.
jaxboiler's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was another fun book in the Sigma Force series. It had the usual twists and turns that I expect from this series and I enjoy them.
trsclee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
healthetank's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
jcravo's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bookanonjeff's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Like Riding A Bike. It had been quite a while - and a few *thousand* books - since I read the prior book in this series. In the intervening years, I've started a few different bookish projects, begun reviewing every book I read, and even met Mr. Rollins himself a few years ago, just before the insanities took over the world. And yet coming back into the world of Sigma Force, to pick up here with Book 12 as I gear up to read an Advance Reviewer Copy of the upcoming Book 17, Tides of Fire, was truly like riding a bike. Even across all the years and all the books, Rollins told enough of the backstory here for me to be able to remember what was going on in this world - without rehashing every minor detail. For example, he would mention Monk's prosthetic hand... without going into the details of that mission (book) and how he lost it. So this made it quite easy indeed to get into the groove of this particular book... and boy, what a book.
There have been several various scifi tales over the years seeking to explain some or all of the Plagues of Moses, and yet Rollins here manages to do it in a way I'd never seen before, while incorporating several other wide ranging myths and techs as well... as Rollins does. So while the driving force is the Plagues of Moses (and one of them in particular), we also see Nikola Tesla and some of the mysteries around his life. We see the mystery of the elephant graveyard. We even get appearances from both David Livingstone *and* Mark Twain. And cutting edge discoveries such as a strange new class of bacteria.
All rolled up into one action packed, near balls to the wall, globe trotting adventure trying to save the world before the forces of... well, misguidedness, let's call it in this case... can try to destroy it in their hubris.
Truly a fun read, and one I'm glad I've come back to after all these years. Very much recommended.
There have been several various scifi tales over the years seeking to explain some or all of the Plagues of Moses, and yet Rollins here manages to do it in a way I'd never seen before, while incorporating several other wide ranging myths and techs as well... as Rollins does. So while the driving force is the Plagues of Moses (and one of them in particular), we also see Nikola Tesla and some of the mysteries around his life. We see the mystery of the elephant graveyard. We even get appearances from both David Livingstone *and* Mark Twain. And cutting edge discoveries such as a strange new class of bacteria.
All rolled up into one action packed, near balls to the wall, globe trotting adventure trying to save the world before the forces of... well, misguidedness, let's call it in this case... can try to destroy it in their hubris.
Truly a fun read, and one I'm glad I've come back to after all these years. Very much recommended.
sarahbellestones's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoy this series--it's like Dan Brown, but more layered and elevated.
bobbikaye's review against another edition
5.0
I just love the way James Rollins has a way of mixing fact with fiction. His books are always hard to put down.
sooz_767's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Not my favourite in the series but it's always fun being back with Gray and the team. I always love the scientific and historical aspects of these books and this was no different, it's just fascinating from start to finish.