Who Would Like This Book:
Looking for nonstop adventure and a fresh spin on classic lost-world stories? Subterranean is great for fans of Indiana Jones, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Michael Crichton-style science thrillers. Expect a pulse-pounding trek through mysterious caves beneath Antarctica, packed with strange creatures, unexpected discoveries, and genuinely likable characters. If you enjoy page-turning action, quirky science, and a touch of romance, you’ll feel right at home here.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Not everyone was swept away by the underground journey - some readers found the story a bit too unrealistic or over-the-top, especially in the final act. If you prefer hard science over fanciful adventure, or if clichéd character tropes and 90s-style action aren't your thing, this may not be your favorite Rollins. Some also took issue with the scientific inaccuracies and found the writing uneven or predictable in places.
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Subterranean by James Rollins is a fantastical thriller set in Antarctica, where a team of scientists explores caves under a volcano and discovers new species of animals, plants, rocks, and humans. The story is filled with action, suspense, and danger as the team faces off against the mysterious underground world. The writing style is fast-paced, full of adventure, and provides a nice escape from reality, offering a mesmerizing experience for readers who enjoy exploring the unknown.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are themes of violence, perilous situations, and interactions with monstrous creatures, so readers may find these elements troubling.
Has Romance?
There is a love story involving two characters, which adds depth to their relationship amid the adventure.
From The Publisher:
Revisit the remarkable debut novel that launched the career of New York Times bestselling author James Rollins.
The Earth's last mystery is about to be revealed…The world beneath the world is waiting.
Beneath the ice at the bottom of the Earth is a magnificent subterranean labyrinth, a place of breathtaking wonders-and terrors beyond imagining. A team of specialists led by archaeologist Ashley Carter has been hand-picked to explore this secret place and to uncover the riches it holds. But they are not the first to venture here-and those they follow did not return. There are mysteries here older than time and revelations that could change the world. But there are also things that should not be disturbed-and a devastating truth that could doom Ashley and the expedition: they are not alone.
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1 comment(s)
This is my first James Rollins novel and I have to say, I'm pretty disappointed after reading so many positive reviews.
His writing style is such that I couldn't wait to be done with this book. It's very simplistic, the dialogue is predictable and kitschy; exclamation points make a lot of scenes sound cheesy. The ending didn't make the story worth reading- it totally sucked; he seems to write-in aspects of characters as needed and then promptly discards that trait never to be heard of again--made it very unbelievable.
The story was decent, nothing to write home about (pun, anyone?), there was a comparatively small ratio of science to fiction. Probably won't be reading his work in the future unless recommended
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