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Treasure of Khan (Dirk Pitt, #19)
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This is the first Cussler/Pitt novel I've ever read so naturally I started with number 19.
It opens on medieval China and the aborted invasion of Japan. Ok cool backstory. Flash forward to China but this time its pre WWII. We have archeologists. Big Indiana Jones vibes. Frankly at this point I'm amped, I'm expecting a shameless golden age Indiana J rip off and I'm 100% here for it. Who wouldn't be.
BOOM. Flash forward agaiiiiiiiin. Were hanging out with some ocean nerds on a boat. From there it tries to be modern day Indiana Jones but the moment is past and the magic is lost. Easy read, cheesy banter that is in line with overall vibe.
But a moment of silence for the Indiana Jones rip off I built up in my head and lost. Pour some out.
It opens on medieval China and the aborted invasion of Japan. Ok cool backstory. Flash forward to China but this time its pre WWII. We have archeologists. Big Indiana Jones vibes. Frankly at this point I'm amped, I'm expecting a shameless golden age Indiana J rip off and I'm 100% here for it. Who wouldn't be.
BOOM. Flash forward agaiiiiiiiin. Were hanging out with some ocean nerds on a boat. From there it tries to be modern day Indiana Jones but the moment is past and the magic is lost. Easy read, cheesy banter that is in line with overall vibe.
But a moment of silence for the Indiana Jones rip off I built up in my head and lost. Pour some out.
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July 29, 2022
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July 29, 2022
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August 5, 2022
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