jesssika's review against another edition
3.0
Frozen inside a million-ton mass of ice -- the charred remains of a long-missing luxury yacht, vanished en route to a secret White House rendezvous. The only clues to the ship's priceless -- and missing -- cargo: ornately carved rings and the horribly burned bodies of its crew.
Although an easy read, it was predictable. The plot followed a basic layout that the others have followed. It makes the climax virtually nonexistent. It also lacked Al, one of my favorite characters. He's Pitt's Watson,and without him Pitt was not as bright. I find the female characters to be nothing more than mindless toys for Pitt. His regard of them is so low that I'm certain he's scum. Aside from his mysterious deduction skills and womanizing, he's a solid character with room to grow. I hope that Cussler has made him grown with the rest of series.
Although an easy read, it was predictable. The plot followed a basic layout that the others have followed. It makes the climax virtually nonexistent. It also lacked Al, one of my favorite characters. He's Pitt's Watson,and without him Pitt was not as bright. I find the female characters to be nothing more than mindless toys for Pitt. His regard of them is so low that I'm certain he's scum. Aside from his mysterious deduction skills and womanizing, he's a solid character with room to grow. I hope that Cussler has made him grown with the rest of series.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
2.0
Front start to finish, nothing is as it seems. This is part thriller, action and spy drama. It all gets confusing and this is the biggest draw back about the book. The explanation at the end that is suppose to tie everything up and explain it all is just as confusing as the story is in parts.
As for the story, it really is illogical, full of improbable situations and actions. Presidents of countries don't slip out the toilet window to avoid their security while at Disneyland. There is so much that is wrong with the story. But it's another adventure in the life of the indestructible Dirk Pitt and one that can be soon forgotten.
As for the story, it really is illogical, full of improbable situations and actions. Presidents of countries don't slip out the toilet window to avoid their security while at Disneyland. There is so much that is wrong with the story. But it's another adventure in the life of the indestructible Dirk Pitt and one that can be soon forgotten.
thisbookishcat's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.0
bookhawk's review against another edition
3.0
Iceberg is a decent action adventure thriller at its foundation that really shows its age in the way it treats women and homosexuality. Published in 1973, the third book in Cussler’s Dirk Pitt series has a good action premise and characters. The series reminds me of a ocean and military centered Indiana Jones story. The book was good enough to move on to the fourth book in the series.
edwardcooknz's review against another edition
2.0
The adventurous aspects are great, but this is severely overshadowed by the misogyny and homophobia that haunts the book. The fact that it was written in the 1970s does not justify it. I'm a Cussler fan but the early works do not stand the test of time.
readerxxx's review against another edition
4.0
I find the reviews on this book to be laughable at best. You choose a men's adventure novel from the early 70s and then wring your pearls at the misogyny, racism and homophobia. What in the hell did you expect in a 70s men's adventure novel. Have you not read Pendelton, Brown or Bust? These are the very hallmarks of a 70s men's adventure novel. If you are incapable of separating the writing of the times from your own belief system you are an immature reader.
That said. This book has a lot going for it if you can get past what others whine about. Action, plot twists, and yeah, unlikable characters that you can't help but root for. It's just fun reading.
That said. This book has a lot going for it if you can get past what others whine about. Action, plot twists, and yeah, unlikable characters that you can't help but root for. It's just fun reading.
frahorus's review against another edition
4.0
Siamo nel 1979 e Dirk Pitt ha 32 anni. Stavolta viene ritrovato un relitto di una nave imprigionato dentro un iceberg. Pitt viene inviato lì ad indagare e scopre un indizio: il Lax, ovvero l'effige di un antico dio nordico. Chi ci sarà dietro a un diabolico piano di distruzione?
whiskeyalert's review against another edition
I was too young when I read this book lol.
i11iane's review against another edition
2.0
First published in 1975, and it shows. Dirk's character traits have definitely changed between then and more recently, and I much prefer the Dirk of today. This book bears some vocabulary that was probably acceptable back then but not today. Keep that in mind!