A Soviet luxury liner burns like a funeral pyre....
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Dec 23, 2007
Tony
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I cannot say that I disliked the book, but I'm not sure that I need to read another Cussler story. He's a good writer, in that action and adventure sort of way, where leading men are strong, moral and all of the women love them. His stories are well plotted, lots happens, not necessarily by the way of surprise plot twists, but the action scenes are well thought out with the hero racing from one predicament to the next. At the end of the book, the hero saves the damsel and the villain perishes.
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Mar 28, 2008
Felicia
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It seems like each time I start reading a Clive Cussler book I finish the first chapter and say, "Oh my god this guy can write." This was no exception. This story is quick, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable. As I noted last time, it also has too many coincidences, takes on plot elements so big that they verge on ridiculous and diverges sharply from reality. This doesn't bother me, although I admit that I think that Tom Clancy does a better job with realism. On the other hand, I do
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Mar 07, 2009
Brooke
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This actually ended up being better than I expected. After being disappointed by too many books in a row, I decided to go for the next Dirk Pitt novel on my TBR list. I figured that at least I'd know I was getting into melodramatic and over-the-top situations. Clive and Dirk delivered what I was looking for and then some - a Russian scheme to brainwash the President of the United States, emotional promises of vengeance coupled with pounding fists, and a half a dozen ridiculous reasons for female
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Jul 03, 2010
Great brainless summertime read: Clive Cussler has made a very successful career at producing fast paced, entertaining adventures which provide us with a clean cut hero in the form of Dirk Pitt as he finds himself battling yet another villain out to ruin the world.
While Cussler's fans, who number in the legions, faithfully purchase each new novel as it comes out, there has been a change in the novels as they have become longer in length, with more exotic locales and more fantastic in their stori
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Feb 08, 2012
Nader
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Clive Cussler's Deep Six can be thought of as something of a transitional work for the author, occupying a space in between his early, tightly focused, short novels like 1976's Raise the Titanic, and the sprawling epics which came later, starting with 1986's Cyclops.
This transitional quality is apparent in Cussler's handling of the book's two main plot threads – the first, an investigation of a marine disaster in the northern Pacific, and the second, the mystery following the disappe More...
This transitional quality is apparent in Cussler's handling of the book's two main plot threads – the first, an investigation of a marine disaster in the northern Pacific, and the second, the mystery following the disappe More...
Feb 16, 2010
Donnie
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The Clive Cussler formula is simple: historic event leads to present day discovery, but the hero isn't the only party interested in the historic find. Action ensues, the bad guys are beaten and the hero gets the girl. The formula is not tired, but this is an exhausting outing for hero Dirk Pitt.
Dirk Pitt is an all American Jacques Cousteau and James Bond hybrid, a collector of classic cars, connoisseur of classy women and expert in all things oceanic. In Deep Six, Pitt faces the des More...
Dirk Pitt is an all American Jacques Cousteau and James Bond hybrid, a collector of classic cars, connoisseur of classy women and expert in all things oceanic. In Deep Six, Pitt faces the des More...
May 11, 2009
Janet
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This book is proof that it is possible to actively root for fictional characters. The scene where the Stonewall Jackson filled with civilian Civil War re-enactors chases down and subdues Lee Tong’s tug boat is some of the best writing I’ve read in years. I was mentally thinking “Hell yeah! Go! Go! Go! Go!” and if Liana and Nate hadn’t been in the room I probably would have started cheering out loud. The only complaint I have is about the “Nerve Agent S” subplot. I know Cussler was using it as an
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Feb 02, 2009
Patrick
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Dirk Pitt finally makes love to Al Giordano.
Not really. (But one has to wonder.)
The villain is Korea and their plot to kidnap the President. There is piracy, murder and the potential to kill all life in the oceans. You don’t need to know more. The formula was well established even in this early Cussler novel. The impossible situations are escaped in clever ways, divergent elements are brought together in head-scratching succession and Dirk breaks a few more hearts (but no More...
Not really. (But one has to wonder.)
The villain is Korea and their plot to kidnap the President. There is piracy, murder and the potential to kill all life in the oceans. You don’t need to know more. The formula was well established even in this early Cussler novel. The impossible situations are escaped in clever ways, divergent elements are brought together in head-scratching succession and Dirk breaks a few more hearts (but no More...
Apr 09, 2011
Holly (Full Moon Bites)
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In this seventh installment of the Dirk Pitt series, Deep six we get a whole lot more Dirk, which I loved! Unlike the last two books that switched around with different points of view every few pages, and not having Dirk's point of view almost at all, in this one again it does switch points of view but not nearly as much also as I said it has a whole lot more of Dirk's point of view.
Deep six, which I still don't understand the name unlike the others where I figured it out in the boo More...
Deep six, which I still don't understand the name unlike the others where I figured it out in the boo More...
Nov 06, 2009
John
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This is the same comment for all the Dirk Pitt books:
Great set of books, I had to stagger these books into my reading rotation since they are so similar.
Dirk Series Book in less then 50 words.
(introduction to bad guy, introduction to hot chick, introduction to Dirk, Dirk gets in impossible dangerous situations to stop the bad guy, Dirk wins, Dirk gets the hot chick.)
Great set of books, I had to stagger these books into my reading rotation since they are so similar.
Dirk Series Book in less then 50 words.
(introduction to bad guy, introduction to hot chick, introduction to Dirk, Dirk gets in impossible dangerous situations to stop the bad guy, Dirk wins, Dirk gets the hot chick.)
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Mar 09, 2011
Tom
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As with any series that has a star protagonist, you kinda know he isn't going to be killed off before the end of the novel. With Cussler, the fun is in the convoluted plot twists that get you to the end, never really knowing who all will survive yet another day. This is a bit of a fun read with a touch of sci fi to make you wonder if it could really happen.
Mar 21, 2010
Jeff
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In the words of Joe, "cookie-cutter" books. Each book is similar, bad guy wants to do something huge, Dirk Pitt's job to stop them. I read these 3 books a while ago, and don't remember what each was about, but remember the description of each major character pretty well. Anyways, you read one, you read them all.
May 06, 2011
Jake
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The president is kidnapped and brain washed, a poison is killing everything in the Pacific, and Dirk Pitt's car is blown up. Dirk is once again the man charging into battle on the open sea in a paddle boat with a bunch of Confederate Soldiers (reenatcto
Nov 15, 2011
Macjest
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Since I read one of his books last month I thought I'd go back and read another one that I don't remember that well. This one features the President getting kidnapped and Dirk Pitt has to find him before you know what breaks loose. Another fun read.
Mar 08, 2009
David
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You want character development and real-world men and women, read something else. You want good, old-fashioned excitement, danger and adventure, read Cussler's Dirk Pitt. Great escape! Mr. Cussler, when do we get to see the movie?
Nov 13, 2007
Jared
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This is the first book I've read by Clive Cussler, and will probably stay that way. If you're really into quick-read books that don't require thought (and, indeed, often require you not to think) like those written by Dan Brown and John Grisham, you might like his books. If you like lots of action, improbable travel times, things blowing up, people dying in various inventive ways, and the hero getting through it all mostly unscathed, you might like this book. I thought it was okay, up until t
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Feb 10, 2009
Lindy
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Read this aloud to my stepdad and really enjoyed the adventures of Dirk Pitt- my first one. I though Cussler pulled the characters together well, though not my favorite genre of books- but would love this in a movie!
Jun 02, 2010
Fred
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Another good Pitt story. It's a little dated with 80's era sci-fi having the Russians programming the President's brain but it is still a nice quick and easy read.
Jan 13, 2009
Brad
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Good adventure novels. Great movie adaptation. You read a few of Cussler's books, you get the formula. All in all, worthwhile escapism.
Apr 08, 2011
Denise
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What can you say about Clive Cussler that hasn't already been said - there is a very good reason he is a best-selling author.
Jan 26, 2012
Ricardo
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Quite entertaining. Despite having a less-than-credible plot, the dialogue was good and the pace was fast
Mar 06, 2011
Babete
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Cheio de acção e de imaginação, uma trama vertiginosa! ( A Morte Que Veio do Mar - Vol 1 e Vol 2 )
Dec 22, 2008
Mama
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Good ole Clive Cussler. Easy to read. Keeps the legs moving on the treadmill. Thanks Ann.
Feb 18, 2010
Wendy
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I love adventures, however, I did not like the extra language and other things in the book.
Jun 16, 2011
Michael
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One of Cussler's earlier Pitt novels, it feels rough and a little awkward at times.
Dec 31, 2010
Michael
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One of his best works. Written in 1984, but still a thriller for today.
Jul 14, 2009
Jody
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Dirk Pitt is the man. I think Cussler books are better than Ian Flemings. PS...Save the hate mail for your mother.
Jan 17, 2012
Tom
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Another good Dirk Pitt book. This one maintains the consistency of the other books in the series up to this point. The story kept me interested and wanting to keep reading. It's is a good adventure with believable and likable characters. Dirk Pitt and adventure/thriller fans will enjoy this book I believe.
