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464 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child is a sequel to their novel Relic. While the book does continue the story of the previous novel, I found it to be somewhat lacking in comparison. While the premise of the story is still interesting, the execution fell a bit short for me.
One of the things that I found to be lacking was character development. While the characters from the previous book were still present, I didn't feel like they were given enough depth or growth in this installment. Additionally, the plot felt a bit convoluted and at times, difficult to follow and a bit far-fetched. The story centered around a hidden underground city beneath New York City, which seemed a bit too fantastical for my taste. Additionally, I found the story to be repetitive in some parts, with characters revisiting the same locations and events multiple times.
Another disappointment for me was that the book leaned more towards an action novel rather than the mystery and suspense that I enjoyed in "Relic." While there were certainly thrilling moments, I missed the sense of intrigue and puzzle-solving that made the first book so enjoyable.
While the book still had some exciting moments, overall, I didn't enjoy Reliquary as much as Relic.