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Title: Thunderhead
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Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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| Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing southwest anasazi archeological adventure | | This is an easy read with adequate background information to give you some insight to the mysteries of the Anasazi. Personal conflicts mixed with modern day Indiana Jonesish thrills make for a compelling read. 4.5 stars out of 5. | | Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing Definitely a page turner | This was my first Preston Childs book, but definitely not my last. I simply couldn't put it down until it was finished, and that doesn't happen much anymore, believe me.
The descriptions of the Anasazi dwellings and speculations on their culture, along with the desert environment and it's perils, kept me hooked. The characterizations were less believable and formulaic - the pompous scientist, the "salt of the earth" cowboy, the arrogant journalist, the plucky heroine - but this was all forgivable, given the power of the narrative. You were could feel the dust of the desert and terrified making your way with them through that slot canyon. I was riveted as they approached the lost city of Quivera, and when it was finally revealed - it was spellbinding.
From time to time the unlikely scenario of throwing together such a disparate crew, some of which were totally unprepared, on such an important archaeological expedition was irksome. Still, even that was acceptable, given the power of the storytelling What made me more uncomfortable however, was the gruesome deaths of all of the expedition's horses, along with Nora Kelly's indifference to the disappearance of her dog, later found mutilated. Throughout the book, this detail made me like her less.
That said, I highly recommend the book for it's archaeological detail and the sheer power of the story telling. It's a thriller in the true sense of the word. | | Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing One of their best | | I am a fan of the Pendergast novels, particularly Cabinet of Curiosities and Relic, but have read them all and was looking for another Lincoln/ Child book to read. So I picked this book up and was not disappointed. It was even a bit of a refreshing break to have a familiar (from teh Pendergast novels) but more fallible main character. This one ranks right up there near the top of my favorite Lincoln/Child thrillers. | | Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing Standard Preston and Child Thriller | | Having read the Pendergast books and enjoying them, I decided to read Thunderhead. I do like the way characters are woven through many of the books the authors write. It gives you a bit of a connection with the characters from the get go. This book has a very similar feel to the Relic books. I think, however, that Preston and Child should be careful about stereotyping their books. I've only read the three books, but all three had strange creatures involved and a weird scent that gave the characters notice that the creatures were near. In relic it was the goat smell and a transformed scientist. In Thunderhead, morning glories and skinwalkers. While I enjoyed all three books, I wonder how many more of similar storylines I would want to read. For now, I'm happy to read more because the books keep me interested from page to page. | | Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing Just one question. | Very good book, recommended for those who love the "Penderghast" series and those who don't. (I do, but hey, not for everyone). It fleshes out Nora Kelly's character a lot more and you see where she meets Smithback. I enjoyed it; you can get summaries from everyone else.
Just one question. And yes, you'd do well to imagine me yelling it. WHY DOES "THE GOOD GUY" ALWAYS HAVE TO BE AN IDIOT AND THREATEN TO EXPOSE "THE BAD GUY" IN THE MIDDLE OF VERY PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS!?!??!!?
That's my only problem with this book. I think I actually cursed "the good guy" (don't want to give anything away) out loud when I read that part. WHY??? *sobs*
But yeah, very very nice. | | Thunderhead by Grand Central Publishing Product Description | | Nora Kelly, a young archaeologist in Santa Fe, receives a letter written sixteen years ago, yet mysteriously mailed only recently. In it her father, long believed dead, hints at a fantastic discovery that will make him famous and rich---the lost city of an ancient civilization that suddenly vanished a thousand years ago. Now Nora is leading an expedition into a harsh, remote corner of Utah's canyon country. Searching for her father and his glory, Nora begins t unravel the greatest riddle of American archeology. but what she unearths will be the newest of horrors... |
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