Riptide by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

528 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

For centuries, treasure hunters have sought the lost horde of the notorious English pirate Edward Ockham. Clues led to the mysterious Water Pit on Ragged Island, Maine-but a curse left behind by the long-dead Ockham seems to be working. Every expe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 523 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 83%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

3.72

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