Iceberg

That Clive Cussler is the greatest homophobic, perverse, women loathing writer of our time

dirk pitt books are my guilty pleasure; terribly written, totally unbelievable, but non-stop action. This however pushes me over the edge. A totally nonsense, aimless story, even for me the blatant sexism and homophobia (dirk pitt spends half the book pretending to be gay by mincing around in Danny

A missing luxury yacht is found encased in an iceberg by a Coast Guard air patrol, but within a week of the discovery that bizarre sight won’t be the only thing that isn’t what it seems. Iceberg is the second published book of Clive Cussler’s series featuring Dirk Pitt, taking the U.S.A.F Major to t Leggi tutto

A Soviet submarine is frozen in an iceberg. Dirk Pitt and cronies race against time to explore the sub before the Russians can get to it. The submarine is actually just the beginning of the problems Pitt faces. Really well done suspense, even if the ending might possibly trigger some snowflake today. Leggi tutto

Easily the worst Cussler novel. Homophobic, misogynistic, and just plain awful. Reading this came as a shock after having read so many of his later books. I'd really recommend giving this a pass. It's just not worth suffering through.

With my reading habits thrown off by a broken e-reader, I've been forced to delve into the towering stacks of paperbacks that clutter my shelves. It's not nearly as convenient, and has certainly put me a bit behind with those titles I've been sent for review, but it's kind of nice to catch up on som Leggi tutto

So far I have not found even one Cussler book I haven't liked. Just perfect for any grown up fan of the Hardy Boys, with a hero that's a hint of James Bond (action, adventure, exotic locations, good food and drinks and women) and with a lot of science all over. While this book isn't my most favorite Leggi tutto

Song for summary: Centuries by Fall Out Boy This was an action packed read! The characters are determined, intelligent, and sedulous; while the plot is an entertaining combination of action, corruption, and science. This was another great Dirk Pitt adventure, one that is sure to satisfy fans.

Another good Dirk Pitt book. Got to love the dated stereotypes of the 70's, but it was what it was.

There are some books you read for their great literary merits. And then there are some you read just to have a good time and not think too much about them. So far, it appears Clive Cussler novels fit into the latter category. Iceberg appears to be no exception. Dirk Pitt is back, this time racing aga Leggi tutto