Fast paced, entertaining and full of action, this is a classic adventure novel. The main characters, Gideon and Rei, are looking for a mythical treasure, king Solomon’s throne, following the letters left three centuries before by a Jesuit priest, Father Eduardo. So we have all the elements that define any traditional adventure: an attractive couple, a legendary treasure, mysterious clues, unexpected allies and a fierce enemy (a congregation of dark monks in pursuit of the same objective), all taking place in beautiful and exotic landscapes in Africa and Asia. It is nothing new, but it works. I’ve enjoyed myself going through the various stages of this quest. Well written and utterly readable, the plot develops two parallel lines, one that follows Gideon and Rei from Cape Town to Goa, as they find and decipher the letters left by Father Eduardo, whom we simultaneously accompany as he hides his letters in a reverse trip from Goa to Cape Town, in the 17Th Century. This way, present and past intertwine in a careful mosaic of different characters and ages, resulting in and interesting as well as amusing story.In short, I recommend this book to those readers looking for an classic entertainment. This book is all about a treasue hunt. And the teasure is.. you guessed it - king Solomon's throne. The book was easy enough to read but I felt myself losing interest in it half way in. While I could relate to the dead Jesuit priest, I could not relate to Rei or Gid. They didn't feel real to me. The priest on the other hand felt more real. I could understand what made him tick. But what makes a husband and wife risk their lives and go in search of treasure half way around the world ? The author could have spent a little more time on character development for Rei and Gid
What do You think about Solomon's Throne (2012)?
the plot had some potential, however it felt lile the story never really got off the ground.
—Asha
Loved it - very Dan Brown with 3 different time periods at the same time.
—jasraaj
