Serpent [Unknown Binding]

Clive Cussler (Author)

Product Details

• Unknown Binding
• Publisher: Pocket Books (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743423070
• ISBN-13: 978-0743423076
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,182,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, November 25, 1999

By 

Jeff Edwards ([e-mail]) (Twin Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Serpent: A Novel from the NUMA Files (NUMA Files Series Book One) (Paperback)

I was (and always am) thrilled to see a new Clive Cussler book on the shelves...but was immediately skeptical because it wasn't in hardback. As many know, certain authors ALWAYS produce new novels in hardback, and lately, authors like Clancy, have lent their name to paperback novels who are written by 'other' people (OP Center), OBVIOUSLY less talented then they--and of course I wondered whether or not this was the case here with 'Serpent'. It didn't take long to recognize the trademark 'Cussler

Style' and as far as I could tell, it was just a novel about Dirk Pitt going by another name. With that said, I found the book VERY entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised that all the 'regular' elements of a fun and exciting Dirk Pitt novel were all there, including a sidekick (almost exactly like Al Giordino). Now this is only a SMALL complaint, since I have been an avid follower of Cussler since I read 'Raise The Titanic' shortly after it was published. I

have been hooked ever since, and since his 'style' has worked so far, it was just fine with me on this one as well. If you are struggling with the decision of buying this book, here's a suggestion: read it, and substitute Dirk Pit for Kurt Austin, do that every time you read it and TRUST me, you WON'T be able to tell the difference. And for all those who have negative comments about this book, they MUST have an attachment to Dirk that cannot be broken, because this is really a fun book. Don't get me wrong, nobody is gonna increase their IQ by reading this--or ANY other Cussler novel for that matter--but just like his past books, he provided me with several hours of escapism and fun, which is really the only reason why I read him to begin with, I have FUN while reading his stuff. Give it a try, and just remember, Kurt is just Dirk in disguise. Enjoy.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Pitt but not bad!, February 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Serpent: A Novel from the NUMA Files (NUMA Files Series Book One) (Paperback)

I have read all of Cussler's books thus far and have enjoyed each and every one. At the beginning of this one, I was a bit wary because his usual characters (Pitt, Rudy, and Al) were not the main stars. However, I feel that the new guys (and gal) have proved themselves well. The historical information is great and was woven into an interesting and plausible story. One can believe that people like Halcon do exist and ARE in power. I always enjoy the tight spots the heros get into and the ingenious ways they escape. Keep it up Clive!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Cussler, February 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Serpent: A Novel from the NUMA Files (NUMA Files Series Book One) (Paperback)

I liked this book. As a big Cussler fan, I didn't mind a break from Dirk Pitt.I read this after Atlantis (in which I think Cussler indicates Dirk is going to take a break for a while), so I enjoyed the new characters. Dirk does do a brief cameo, but I missed the Clive Cussler appearance from the Pitt novels. I do recommend. Good read start to finish!