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Lost City (NUMA Files #5)
by
Clive Cussler,
Paul Kemprecos (Goodreads Author)
The key to eternal life has been found beneath two thousand feet of icy water in an area known as the "Lost City." To a family of ruthless French arms dealers the Lost City is the key to world domination. To Kurt Austin, leader of NUMA's Special Assignments Team, and his colleague Joe Zavala, it may be their greatest--and deadliest--challenge of all.
ebook, 528 pages
Published
July 26th 2005
by Berkley
(first published July 22nd 2004)
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This was my first Cussler Book, and I found it very enjoyable, fun filled, and a great read...
Mar 19, 2013
Eddy Allen
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
fiction-and-westerns
Kurt Austin, leader of the National Underwater and Marine Agency's Special Assignments Team, battles international evildoers again in the fifth installment of this excellent series. There are several parallel plots: a mysterious aviator has been found frozen in a massive glacier; a mutant seaweed is threatening to choke the world's oceans; a giant submarine is roaming the thermal vents of the deep sea area known as the Lost City; and the secretive, arms-dealing Fauchard family, run by ruthless b...more
Umm... I have mixed feelings about this book.
I liked it, because it's got some really good actions scenes, spec-ops types of situations, explosions, guns etc. It was fun. And the concepts brought up, such as immortality, the gorgonweed that would (view spoiler), the vague attempt at some interesting history.
But the problem is that all those concepts were only flashed in view for the plot, and never explored. I would have liked more talk...more
I liked it, because it's got some really good actions scenes, spec-ops types of situations, explosions, guns etc. It was fun. And the concepts brought up, such as immortality, the gorgonweed that would (view spoiler), the vague attempt at some interesting history.
But the problem is that all those concepts were only flashed in view for the plot, and never explored. I would have liked more talk...more
Jan 02, 2012
Dee Haddrill
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
action-adventure,
read-2012
Another typical installment in the NUMA series. While not my favourite of Cussler's five series', I do enjoy the NUMA books and this was no exception. One complaint would be that Austin and Zavala really didn't share a lot of time in this one, and their "bromance" is one of the things I like most about these books. Their dialogue is usually very witty and sharp, and it is in this one too, there just wasn't enough of it. Otherwise, a good story, and what you have come to expect from a Cussler boo...more
Aug 05, 2009
David Gibby
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to David by:
Ron Gibby
This was my first Clive Cussler book. I didn't really care for his writing style. There were a few interesting ideas in the book such as the armament manufacturers influence on war. I enjoyed learning a little about the use of glacial lakes for power generation in Europe. Beyond that it was a combination of science fiction and romance novel. Characters were not well developed. The plot was weak. The story was not believable as written. I don't know that I will read another Cussler book.
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Okay, so it might be a bit strange to give 3 stars to a book I've abandoned, but the book was just fine... until I abandoned it.
I believe that with this, my 19th Clive Cussler book, I've reached saturation point. The story seemed to be interesting. The adventures were, er, adventurous. But it felt like I'd heard it all before. Numerous times.
I won't abandon Cussler forever, but I think it'll be a good long time before I jump back in.
I believe that with this, my 19th Clive Cussler book, I've reached saturation point. The story seemed to be interesting. The adventures were, er, adventurous. But it felt like I'd heard it all before. Numerous times.
I won't abandon Cussler forever, but I think it'll be a good long time before I jump back in.
I listened to the abridged audio version so I'm sure there was more depth than what is here. Still, an good book. There is a "lost city" under the sea near Scotland where a specific weed grows. It has become rampant in growth around the globe. Turns out it is a direct activity of some folks looking to rule the world, after they figure out a formula to live forever.Cussler's hero has to stop them as well as save the girl.
I had never picked up a Clive Cussler book before but took a plane ride and business trip a few years ago and bought it in an airport bookstore. I was intrigued by the story, by the descriptions and by the craziness of it all. I didn't think I was a sci-fi reader but I really did enjoy this book. I think Cussler is an excellent writer. Someday I should read more of his books!
Once I got started with the book, I could not put it down. This was the first book of his I have read in about 8 years and I'm happy I finally have time to sit down to read his books without school interfering.
The storyline was interesting. i also enjoy how he has several side stories that he eventually ties them all together at some point. definitely enjoyed it.
The storyline was interesting. i also enjoy how he has several side stories that he eventually ties them all together at some point. definitely enjoyed it.
This was given to me by a friend who said I would love the book. Unfortunately for me, I thought some of the situations Kurt et al found themselves in seemed to have too easy an escape route. An unlocked door, an aeroplane just being there, friends just waiting in the exact place on an island. However, the book itself was well written and descriptive, and I would read other books by this author.
I love Clive Cussler, and this one was no exception. Adventure by the seaful. The characters are perhaps not as developed as some people think they should be - but that to me is not the issue. The plot is fanciful - but so are all the others. They are great listening in the car, certainly better than the radio presenters, or advertisements.
this is a Kurt Austin (not Dirk Pitt) adventure. This is just a "mindless TV Book" that is for a change in pace. This is a formulaic adventure novel, a nice break from reading serious fiction.
It does make one more truly appreciate the difference between mass appeal best sellers, and truly well written works. It serves a purpose.
It does make one more truly appreciate the difference between mass appeal best sellers, and truly well written works. It serves a purpose.
Not the epitome of Clive's works if you ask me, though this was the second book I've read by him. This plot was very slow going, but I guess thats how it is more often than not. Very good idea writing about an enzyme that can prolong life. Very interesting to consider and try to apply scientific studies.
I enjoy reading Clive Cussler books and this one was my first from the Numa Series. I liked the story overall but didn't enjoy the ending - Madame Fauchard should have died more dramatically. It seemed that the last pages were hurried over to wrap up the story short. But good read anyways..
I like the NUMA series, as well as its cousin, the Dirk Pitt series. Both of them, however, are more Bro-mance than real mystery. And, they certainly have an environmentalist agenda. Each novel speaks to a specific environmental issue. But, they are fun reading, and the characters are well-written.
Cussler's so far out there, that it a great listen on CD!! I doubt I would read one of his books in book or Kindle format. All of his books have a very similar theme, just a change of scenery and you know all the good guys are going to live since they have to be ready for a future book!
Gave up at page 65. Meh. I'm not an arty highbrow type, loving Lee Child's Reacher books, but this felt very "he said, she said" and the characters had no character.
I may try another one because my dad loves them but there's plenty more books out there to invest my time in.
I may try another one because my dad loves them but there's plenty more books out there to invest my time in.
My #1 fav from this author. In fact this is the first book I read by this author which got me hooked on Cussler. I love the history of the sea and the dives, great adventure. Not quite as believable as some of the others but I LOVED this one. You will too!
My least favorite of the 5 NUMA adventures I've read so far. Way too much supernatural-ish science stuff... not within the realm of what science can do, unbelievable and kind of slap-dash. The connection to the ocean/marine environment was slim as well. Oh well... moving on the #6 and hope it was a fluke. I much rather enjoy it when its plausible science.
Ugh! Adding this one to the very short list of "books I could not finish". I can't stand books that feature Mary Sue/Gary Stu characters. This one definitely falls into that category. It was my first Cussler novel, so I suspect I won't be giving any more of his books a try.
May 07, 2011
William
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
numa-files,
hardcover
Cussler's strategy is to pull the reader into a semi-believable world (long life elixirs and mutant World War 1 soldiers) and shock him/her with pyrotechnics, beautiful women, and insane adventure. And it works sometimes; it works for the most part in "Lost City". It was predictable, and the outcome was never in question, but some of the action scenes were both gruesome and intense. He did leave a couple of loose strings untied at the book's conclusion, but this isn't Nobel prize literature eith...more
Cussler has some comic relief in all his books that run are similar to the James Bond one liners. These show up in places where you need to relive a little tension from the story line.
No messing around, from one end of the world to another, everything is moving, you don't sleep if you want to live through it. Always enjoy reading an artist at work.
Pretty good- some parts are just not believable, but that is standard Clive. But overall very good. Clean book, no language or scenes which is why I think Cussler is better than Clancy or some of the others.
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I have always enjoyed Clive Cussler's books although the books that are co-authored are not always as good as the others. This was a fast paced scientific advenure - very entertaining.
Lacked finesse and was obvious at times. Too much similarity between some of the characters. Overall a fun read but nothing to write home about.
Sembra la continuazione dell'Isola del dottor Moreau!Comunque interessante la cattiva di turno, una specie di Crudelia Demon...
This is another good NUMA tale in the tradition of all of the other CLive Cussler and company genre. Good read.
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Cussler began writing novels in 1965 and published his first work featuring his continuous series hero, Dirk Pitt, in 1973. His first non-fiction, The Sea Hunters, was released in 1996. The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered The Sea Hunters in lieu of a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in May, 1997. It was the first time...more
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