Like all books, just inside on the first few pages you will find quotes regaling the reader with their praises for the story. Unfortunately, Im of the opinion that these praises must be for some other story. Fast-paced from (Booklist) Not! Engaging...[a] thrilling climax. . I dont think so.
Since this is the 1st Fargo Adventure Ive read, I was left in the dark trying to understand who Sam & Remi were and how and where they came into their vast fortune. Some of the other main characters were mysterious to me also. (Not good.)
Ive read many adventure stories with some historic facts tossed in for good measure. This one is no different; it is a fairly good read in that I just had to keep reading it to see what would eventually happen. Also, I was enjoying learning about the Mayan culture and what had happened years ago. Other than that, the story was fairly boring: too many details about (in my humble opinion) insignificant things.
The thrilling climax never did come...in fact, I was not surprised when I came to the end of the story.
Bottom line: I wouldnt read another Fargo Adventure. This one was enough for me!
Since this is the 1st Fargo Adventure Ive read, I was left in the dark trying to understand who Sam & Remi were and how and where they came into their vast fortune. Some of the other main characters were mysterious to me also. (Not good.)
Ive read many adventure stories with some historic facts tossed in for good measure. This one is no different; it is a fairly good read in that I just had to keep reading it to see what would eventually happen. Also, I was enjoying learning about the Mayan culture and what had happened years ago. Other than that, the story was fairly boring: too many details about (in my humble opinion) insignificant things.
The thrilling climax never did come...in fact, I was not surprised when I came to the end of the story.
Bottom line: I wouldnt read another Fargo Adventure. This one was enough for me!
Clive Cussler never fails to deliver a face paced, thrilling story filled with intrigue, comedy, breath taking chapters you just can't stop reading. When finished you still want more, more. You'll enjoy it and eagerly await his next adventure.
Rachel M. (booksrthebest) reviewed The Mayan Secrets (Fargo Adventure, Bk 5) on + 20 more book reviews
This is another great Fargo story from Cussler. I think that the Fargos are my favorite of Cussler's series. I particularly enjoyed the look into Mayan culture.
Don't expect any character development or subtleties here, but the plot is solid and the action is mostly believable.
