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Title: Not Clive's Best Work
Review: I've been a Cussler fan since the mid-'80s and have read everything and anything his name his on. But I've got to say that this is by far my least favorite. The writing is pedestrian, the story predictable, and the characters just do not live up to their terrific heritage. The introduction of Dirk's kids is awkward, and at first more than a little confusing, since his son is also "Dirk Pitt." I think what surprised me most was the repetition and appalling lack of editing the book recieved. Clive repeats facts, scenarios, and background information over and over again in different chapters, as if it was the first time being presented. It's almost like there were long gaps during his writing period where he had forgotten what he had already written. I guess that's understandable, but what's not understandable is how all this got past his editors! I would highly recommend most of Clive's books, but not this one.
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