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Earthcore by Scott Sigler

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oleandreasen's review

4.0

Loong book - and at times it could have been cut a bit short - but all i all a very enjoying and nailbiting story that kept changing. Highly recommended.

endymions_rage's review against another edition

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2.0

Did not finish. Nothing happened in a third of the Book. The overall situation is the same and the mystery not present. Good narration though.

merryish's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

roksyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

Deep under a desolate Utah mountain lies a billion-dollar find, and EarthCore has the technology, the resources, and the guts to take the three-mile plunge. But far below the surface, where even rock is so hot as to burn bare skin, a centuries old secret has been waiting... and guarding. Kirkland, EarthCore's driving force, is about to find out that some things are better left buried.

Earthcore is a thrilling read, with action sequences and character writing as highlights, however none of the characters are even remotely relateable or likeable, and the story did drag on longer than I’d have liked. I had to push myself to finish the last third of the book, which was disappointing. The epilogue has set up a sequel that follows directly on from this novel's events, but I have no intention of continuing at this time.

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joshhall13's review against another edition

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3.0

Well written. A bit like a syfy original movie.

amybraunauthor's review

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5.0

If there's one thing I learned from Scott Sigler's EARTHCORE, it's that I never want to go on a mining expedition. Joking aside, this is definitely a frightening and creative story packed with science, complex characters, and a nail-biting finale. Though most of the action in this behemoth of a book takes place in the second half, it's nonetheless interesting, especially if you like science of any kind. Most of the first half introduces us to the main characters, all of whom have glaring personality flaws and many of whom can't really be classified as "nice." And if they are... Well then you have never read a Scott Sigler book, my friend. As always, the descriptions and creatures created here are alarmingly visceral and make the situation all the more graphic and intense, especially at the ending. I've heard rumour there's a sequel coming along, and the epilogue definitely allows for that. I'm honestly super excited because I loved this book and really want to know what else could happen!