klpurcell's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I don't think that it beats the Demon Crown for me (by far my favorite Sigma novel yet), but it is pretty up there. I think he really upped the stakes this time around, and I was able to accurately guess how everything was going to work out in the end, so that might speak to his growing predictability with these novels. That's also part of the reason it's 4 instead of 5 stars.
The second reason is the technicality of this book. Rollins usually excels at parsing down really complex scientific ideas for his readers, but this book remained too complex. A lot of the time with Eve and *other* Eve I skimmed it or just didn't bother to attempt reading. But the plot and overall story makes this a definite 4/5 from me.
Also, as a note, the Costco alternate ending was BRUTAL.
The second reason is the technicality of this book. Rollins usually excels at parsing down really complex scientific ideas for his readers, but this book remained too complex. A lot of the time with Eve and *other* Eve I skimmed it or just didn't bother to attempt reading. But the plot and overall story makes this a definite 4/5 from me.
Also, as a note, the Costco alternate ending was BRUTAL.
syxykai's review against another edition
5.0
Only James Rollins has this power to make me laugh out loud, cry like a baby, and terrify me all in one book.
AI is the terror of the day and in a world like Rollins’, where science and tech go wildly astray at the drop of a hat, it’s pretty frightening.
Grab a coffee or three and buckle up, this one kept me up most of the night.
AI is the terror of the day and in a world like Rollins’, where science and tech go wildly astray at the drop of a hat, it’s pretty frightening.
Grab a coffee or three and buckle up, this one kept me up most of the night.
jennifergoodall's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this book on audible. The book itself is great. Do yourself a favour and read it, instead of listening to it. The narrator is terrible. His volume level is very inconsistent. At times super loud, at others he whispers. It’s extremely annoying straining to listen, then getting your ear drums blistered the next second. In general he’s a monotone crappy narrator who does female voices like they’re insipid idiots. So read don’t listen!
jayhall's review against another edition
4.0
Rollins does it again!
James Rollins yet again blends science and history in a way that melts the mind, resulting in a page turning thriller that makes you wonder about both the past and the future. Can't wait for the next one!
James Rollins yet again blends science and history in a way that melts the mind, resulting in a page turning thriller that makes you wonder about both the past and the future. Can't wait for the next one!
kingstonmceline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars.
Overall I think it was okay to almost boring, but the fate of a Sigma member kept my interest.
Crucible has too many tech jargon for me. I lost interest after two thirds into the book. The story didn't flow because I was stuck with all those tech terms I don't care to understand. Eve's thoughts were sometimes repetitive. I honestly would be happy with reading just the hospital part and the escape.
Overall I think it was okay to almost boring, but the fate of a Sigma member kept my interest.
Crucible has too many tech jargon for me. I lost interest after two thirds into the book. The story didn't flow because I was stuck with all those tech terms I don't care to understand. Eve's thoughts were sometimes repetitive. I honestly would be happy with reading just the hospital part and the escape.
asterese's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0