May have slight spoilers.In this fifteenth Dirk Pitt novel by Clive Cussler, Dirk is once again saving the world from terrible, catastrophic destruction that would kill millions if not all people on earth; not to mention the plant life, sea life and animal life as well.As with this authors' other books in the series, Cussler starts off from the very start of the events that will lead up to the present day—2001—and Dirk Pitt.In Atlantis Found we kind of have two beginning parts one set in 7120 B.C. where we lean of a comet that crashes into earth and annihilates almost all life—sea, animal, human—and the civilizations that had been formed over time, leaving only the nomad stone age people that we believe to be the start of our ancestors. As well as changes the face of the earth to what it is known today. Our second beginning part is set in 1885 where we get a hint of what will be going on in 2001.The novel goes on from here with the authors’ usual adventure, action and mystery plot that has hooked me to the series from the very start. Telling of ancient peoples that left warnings of a second coming comet that would once again strike earth and set of the catastrophic disasters that so long ago racked the earth.A group of people has found these warnings long ago and told no one instead keeping the information unknown and planning ahead so they could survive and when the earth calmed once again, start a new civilization where they ruled.The plot is of course much more complex and twisting than what I have written but without giving too much away it is nigh impossible to tell more about the novel.Suffice is to say that Cussler once again gives us a novel that stretches the bounds of fiction and makes you think—what if? While at the same time keeping you on the edge of your seat, giving you shock after shock and throwing you into adventure that kept me reading until the very end.As with all of the Dirk Pitt books I have read so far; I liked this one very much but at the same time I have to admit while the plot and adventure/mystery kept me entertained Dirk saving the world, well he does it a lot, does he not?I would recommend this novel to anyone who has read and loved the previous novels in the series and the series to anyone who is looking for a good mystery/adventure novel.
Just finished reading Clive Cussler's "Atlantis Found," one of a series of adventure novels starring his manly, male, masculine, larger than life hero with name to match, Dirk Pitt. Dirk is the head of a marine investigative organization which uncovers fabulous lost treasures and amazing archeological wonders, while at the same time foils just as incredible nefarious villains, whose activities related to those discoveries often threaten literally the whole world. That's a mouthful of plot, I know, seasoned with the usual loyal and resourceful buddy sidekick, curmudgeonly boss, and damsels in distress. I'm really not exaggerating, but neither am I disparaging, because this kind of easy exciting tale is just the thing for me as a relief from harder reading. These thrill on every page books also tend to feature insight into a particularly interesting subject area, in this case underwater exploration, featuring various high tech diving apparatus, and information about fabled past cultures like the Vikings, the ancient Egyptians, the Incas, or in the case of this book, a sophisticated seagoing civilization which existed nine thousand years ago, destroyed many eons before the earliest known cities of ancient Babylonia and Egypt arose. Heady stuff for a history buff seeking face-based fun (the author is a marine expert and heads a marine excavation company himself) as well as vicarious titillation. Mr. Cussler is a good writer whose books, guilty pleasure or not, are hard to put down.
What do You think about Atlantis Found (2004)?
Plot: Dirk Pitt is a NUMA director and always manages to get involved in some big adventure or another. This time a group of next generation Nazis are planning to turn the world upside down (almost literally) to be rid of all but their chosen. They’ve even got the boats ready, Noah style. Can Dirk save the world before it’s too late?Characters: Dirk Pitt is loveable, if a little too able to escape death James Bond style. But he’s joined by his good friend Giordino who finds love in this novel. There are plenty of bad guys to boo at as well.Style Of Writing: I find that he tends to put in details that are un-nessesary, just because he knows them, like boat engine sizes and things, not essential to the plot.Overall Opinion: I really enjoyed this book, although it seemed to go on a little bit after the disaster had been averted, and by then you’re too relieved to concentrate.Recommended If: You want a thriller that takes a while to get going, but hits you when it does.
—Christine Blachford
Clive Cussler's Atlantis Found certainly makes for an interesting read, if not a somewhat heavyhanded one. On one hand, you have a plot for the ages, filled with intrigue, suspense, violence and mysticism. On the other hand, the style of writing is filled with unclear terminology, unrealistic speaking styles and a plot led by a hero who's abilities are just too far overstated to even be considered plausible in any reality. Don't let this get you down though, as the excellent plot still more than
—Charles
The first Clive Cussler novel I read, got me hooked on the action thriller / airplane novel. You know the kind of book you read on a plane or on vacation. Cussler's main protagonist is Dirk Pitt a cross between Indiana Jones, James Bond and Jacue Cousteau. Cussler novels are pretty silly with some kind of evil super villain bent on world destruction. This one had Nazis and the city of Atlantis. So its rather tame compared to Cussler ideas. Spoiler Alert: Pitt saves the day, doesn't get a scratch on him and gets the girl. A very fun, very dumb read.
—Dan
