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Title: Interesting Ideas, but
Review: Like the previous reviewer, I am a fan of Douglas Preston, and the book certainly was an easy read. Also, I enjoyed being exposed to new, thought-provoking ideas like the ones that form the spine of this story. So, if for no other reasons, I would recommend you read this book.However, that said, many parts of the book sharply recall to mind previous passages his other books (Relic, Thunderhead and Codex)that you just have to ignore. You cannot become invested in the characters, they draft too shallow. And a couple of the scenes are entirely too trite ("Don't just follow orders Sgt, think about what you are doing!")Bottom-line: if you are longing to read a new book, with some escapism and with some thought-provoking science behind it, this is your next order.
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