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Title: Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler ISBN: 0-399-15080-3 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 24 November, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.19 (62 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: More of the Same
Comment: While I have always enjoyed Cussler's work for what it is, a light read where the good guys always win and have some fun blowing stuff up along the way, this latest novel is just too formula driven from the same mold as all the others. There are even scenes in this book which are cookie cutters from others, specifically the yacht chase from Sahara. I enjoyed reading Dirk and Al in action one more time, I just wish the story had been a touch more original.
Rating: 4
Summary: Druid megalomania
Comment: Clive Cussler's Trojan Odyssey, while not his top shelf material is a step up from some of the latest drivel that he has put his name to. Cussler resurrects his irrepressible hero NUMA special projects director Dirk Pitt. Pitt in the Valhalla Rising adventure, had been shockingly introduced to his previously unbeknown children, fraternal twins Dirk and Summer. Raised by their mom, the late Summer Moran they both pursued careers in marine sciences and were now both working for NUMA.
The Pitt twins were researching a dirge to marine life in the Caribbean called the brown crud which was destroying the delicate ecological coral reef systems and surrounding sea life. While conducting underwater investigation they came across an archeologic relic which subsequently was discovered to be of Celtic origin and 3000 years old. Such a discovery in the middle of the Caribbean was inexplicable. Their research was cut short by the formation of a massive hurricane of super colossal magnitude which was threatening the Dominican Republic and an immense state of the art, luxurious, floating hotel, the Ocean Wanderer moored two miles off the coast.
Miraculously (and unbelievably) Dirk Pitt and his sidekick Al Giordino helicopter through the "perfect" storm to save the day towing the hotel to safety and rescue Dirk and Summer who became trapped inside an undersea habitat.
The Ocean Wanderer hotel is owned by a mysterious Mr. Specter an obese billionaire whose face is hidden by huge sunglasses, a turban and facial coverings. Spector is the owner of Odyssey, a giant research and construction corporation whose upper management is composed entirely of statuesque red haired women versed in Celtic lore and Druidism. Pitt and Giordino probe an Odyssey facility based in Nicaragua which is determined to be the source of the brown crud. While reconnoitering they discover that the crud is a by-product of a heinous, diabolical scheme that will tip the balance of world power.
Cussler in Trojan Odyssey puts forth an intriguing explanation for the origins, locations and mechanics of the Trojan War and the subsequent voyages of Odysseus which were clever and fascinating. If this was Cussler's literary swan song, he departs on a high note which ties up many of his character's loose ends.
Rating: 4
Summary: Another Pitt Odyssey
Comment: The followers of Clive Cussler will find Trojan Odyssey to be an enjoyable, entertaining book. It is a classic Cussler story of good versus evil. As would be expected, Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino again fight tremendous odds and calmly face down death repeatedly as they race against the clock to unearth and then thwart the evil scheme being hatched by Spencer. Adding to the storyline is the inclusion of Dirk and Summer, Pitt's twin children who appeared out of the blue at the end of Valhalla Rising. This is simply a very good novel filled with all of the action, suspense, and frequent plot twists that have become Cussler's trademark. In addition, after all of the action has been concluded, there is still a chapter or two that provide some material that Cussler fans should find interesting. All-in-all, if you have enjoyed the adventures of Pitt and Giordino over the years, Trojan Odyssey should keep you turning the pages as well.
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