teachingkids1982's review against another edition
3.0
Ehhh not my cup of tea but i still may give the 2nd book in the series a shot eventually.
caleb_maneth's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurenjodi's review
1.0
The Templar Legacy
1 Star
This is my third attempt at reading this book and its time to call it quits.
The main character is interesting enough and the plot has potential, but it moves along at a snails pace with excessive descriptions of the scenery (villages, buildings, forests, gardens, etc.) and the innermost thoughts of each and every character most of whom I couldn't care less about.
Enough is enough!
1 Star
This is my third attempt at reading this book and its time to call it quits.
The main character is interesting enough and the plot has potential, but it moves along at a snails pace with excessive descriptions of the scenery (villages, buildings, forests, gardens, etc.) and the innermost thoughts of each and every character most of whom I couldn't care less about.
Enough is enough!
raytheron's review against another edition
4.0
The Knights Templar name conjures up swathes of legends, theories, fantasies and speculation, some of which are based on the actual historical facts regarding the Order, others wildly fanciful. So it was with some reservations that I started Berry's novel.
I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Of course the book centres on the theory that, immediately prior to their dissolution, the Templars hid a vast treasure, both monetary and in knowledge, so the reader has to take this one leap of faith. Much of the background of the story of The Templar Legacy is based on the places Berry actually visited, and even some of the characters introduced in the history behind the search central to the plot are real. The object of the search, on the other hand, is pure fiction (at least as far as we know so far).
The characters are believable, the settings too, and the plot creditable. Berry succeeds in creating a great deal of suspense, especially towards the latter stages of the tale, and there are a few plot twists that are bound to catch the reader by surprise.
The dilemma any author tackling this particular topic faces, is that that which the characters search for, when found, will pose a predicament not easily resolved. In this Berry succeeds fairly well where many others have failed.
Anyone who likes a good suspenseful yarn will enjoy this book. I can recommend it.
I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Of course the book centres on the theory that, immediately prior to their dissolution, the Templars hid a vast treasure, both monetary and in knowledge, so the reader has to take this one leap of faith. Much of the background of the story of The Templar Legacy is based on the places Berry actually visited, and even some of the characters introduced in the history behind the search central to the plot are real. The object of the search, on the other hand, is pure fiction (at least as far as we know so far).
The characters are believable, the settings too, and the plot creditable. Berry succeeds in creating a great deal of suspense, especially towards the latter stages of the tale, and there are a few plot twists that are bound to catch the reader by surprise.
The dilemma any author tackling this particular topic faces, is that that which the characters search for, when found, will pose a predicament not easily resolved. In this Berry succeeds fairly well where many others have failed.
Anyone who likes a good suspenseful yarn will enjoy this book. I can recommend it.
lady_elle's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
allbookedup_'s review against another edition
2.0
This is the type of book my dad would love to read. (This has been confirmed when I left it on their kitchen table and returned an hour later to see him 100 pages in)
Unfortunately my dad and I don’t always have the same taste in what we read.
The book reminded me of a not that great Davinci Code. I can see where the author wanted to take his characters and some of the characters did have okay development but they left you wanting more, to know more, to understand more. Scenes that could have really been great and really moment changing seemed lack luster due to not getting the sense of who you were reading.
I did like the subject matter, though. I found that the history, at times could get a little too much, but overall was very interesting.
Unfortunately my dad and I don’t always have the same taste in what we read.
The book reminded me of a not that great Davinci Code. I can see where the author wanted to take his characters and some of the characters did have okay development but they left you wanting more, to know more, to understand more. Scenes that could have really been great and really moment changing seemed lack luster due to not getting the sense of who you were reading.
I did like the subject matter, though. I found that the history, at times could get a little too much, but overall was very interesting.
tiffanip's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
leirben's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thechris's review against another edition
4.0
Steve Berry you magnificent silver haired man. Here I thought if I wanted to read this kind of book, I would be forced to deal with Dan Brown.
Esoteric Christianity, hidden treasure, secret society, some guy who's called Cotton....what is not to love?! People have referred to Steve Berry as the thinking man's Dan Brown and I definitely get that. This book felt like a journey through the conspiracy, as opposed to a Dan Brown book, where I feel like Mr. Brown is strapping me to the front of a car.
This. Is. Happening.
Both definitely have their place and I enjoy both immensely. However, what I really loved about this book, is that it was about the story. There didn't need to be other kinds of ridiculous things such as the Harvard professor banging the one ridiculously hot person in the group. Or the villain had to be super outrageous on some level so that you can clearly point to him and say, "That guy, officer. The one stabbing children!"
I'd have to say my favorite part was how this is one of the few Templar books that actually shows things from the view of modern Templars. Such a small thing but added so much to the story.
Esoteric Christianity, hidden treasure, secret society, some guy who's called Cotton....what is not to love?! People have referred to Steve Berry as the thinking man's Dan Brown and I definitely get that. This book felt like a journey through the conspiracy, as opposed to a Dan Brown book, where I feel like Mr. Brown is strapping me to the front of a car.
This. Is. Happening.
Both definitely have their place and I enjoy both immensely. However, what I really loved about this book, is that it was about the story. There didn't need to be other kinds of ridiculous things such as the Harvard professor banging the one ridiculously hot person in the group. Or the villain had to be super outrageous on some level so that you can clearly point to him and say, "That guy, officer. The one stabbing children!"
I'd have to say my favorite part was how this is one of the few Templar books that actually shows things from the view of modern Templars. Such a small thing but added so much to the story.
rashmig's review against another edition
4.0
It was surely an interesting read. It has a Dan Brown-y style to it. It's a good book to have you hooked up for days. And it gives an interesting arc to the historical legacy of Templars.