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Summary: Prequel to the successful Dirk Pitt series.
Review: Pacific Vortex made me wonder if this book was written a long time ago, or as a stop gap novel until Cussler could develop another "feasible" aquatic adventure. Vortex is definately weaker than some of Cussler's other Dirk Pitt works. But would be useful in filling in the gap between new Pitt novels.
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Summary: Great First Pitt Adventure, but...
Review: PV is probably unsatisfying if you've read any of the others. Pitt, as we all know, is the larger-than-life adventurer who gamely puts his life on the line working as a diver for the National Underwater Marine Agency - NUMA. (Though a civilian agency whose mission is nothing more exotic than researching anything below the waves, NUMA rotunely crosses paths with mercenaries, arch-criminals, wicked corporate marauders, would be world-conquerors, insane villains and other all-round baddies.) In PV, Pitt is called on to find a missing nuclear attack sub, one that disappeared with no explanation. Luckily, a fragment of what might be the sub's final hours, happens to find its way to Dirk Pitt, who just happens to be in the same...ocean. Unfortunately, that ocean is the deceptively named Pacific, the largest ocean on earth, and a vortex of ships, crews and lives. Can Pitt find the sub and solve the riddle of her disappearance?
Okay, there's no doubt that Pitt will do all the above, and tangle with a ferocious enemy while romancing an exotic mystery woman. In short, it manages to be just like every other Pitt novel, yet delivers the goods. Still, it's a slim story, not full-blooded and globe-trotting like "Cyclops" or "Valhalla Rising". In short, if you're in need of a good Pitt novel, try one of his later books. Otherwise, you're in for some decent, if not terribly shocking fun.
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Summary: Dirk Pitt and Pacific Vortex
Review: Reading the books that Clive Cussler writes is my best hobby. I take my book and go to a sea shore then I start to read the adventures of Dirk Pitt. Pacific Vortex is one of my best books that Clive Cussler wrote. Dirk Pitt is a character whois very enjoyful. Dirk Pitt is a god who never dies-Clive Cussler made him so ! Doða Gündoðdu
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Summary: Solid introduction to Cussler's 'Dirk Pitt' series
Review: The Dirk Pitt novels are a lot of fun, deftly mixing espionage, modern technology, and lots of action (both above and below the ocean). In this series, Mr. Cussler also throws in some elements that remind me of the original James Bond novels by Ian Fleming (particularly Doctor No). In this story, the plot surrounds the disappearance of navy ships that Dirk is sent to investigate and recover. In the process of his investigation, he encounters an army of assassins inhabiting an underwater base, bent on taking over control of our oceans. The action is no less exciting than the best action seen in a James Bond movie, with just as much suspense and dire consequences if Dirk Pitt should fail. This book is quick-paced, lots of fun, and provides a very good introduction into the world of Dirk Pitt. Anyone who enjoys a good adventure yarn, and particularly those who enjoy underwater adventures, will love this story.
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Summary: Experience the Dirk Pitt Magic.
Review: The first Dirk Pitt book. But already the charm is present, already Pitt has those little touches in his character (and jokes with Giordino) that make him the guy we all love. Short but packed with tons of action, straightforward but intriguing, simple but in no way stupid, this book will provide FUN and ENJOYMENT. Besides, since it's Clive's first, it's worth just for collection. Go grab it! Nothing else to say.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book is great, one of the great Cusslar novels. It was the first I got and i have now got, Deep Six, Dragon and Inca Gold. This book should be made into a film
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Summary: Awesome Action Book!
Review: This book is really cool! It's kinda strange, but I finished it in two days because it was so suspenseful and I'm 14! Really cool book, I highly recomnned it!
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Summary: The place to begin your Dirk Pitt adventure
Review: This book successfully provided a day of entertainment! Being somewhat shorter than most of Cussler's books allows a quick emmersion into the adventures of NUMA agent Dirk Pitt. Although this was not the first Dirk Pitt novel published, it was the first written, and thus the first in the series. One of the best aspects of these books is how older adventures are referenced in the newer books. That is why it is important to start at the begining: so that you will fully understand all of the subtlies that come up in the later story. Beyond that, Dirk Pitt is closer to an American James Bond than Jack Ryan (in fact, the "Pacific Vortex" is remarkably similar to the underwater city in Octopussy), so don't expect reality in these books. They are meant to be fun, and not Cussler doesn't have the technical underwriters that Tom Clancy uses when he is writing his adventure novels. But what makes Dirk Pitt even better than Bond, Ryan or pretty much any other secret agent type (other than the fact that he has two hot girls fighting over him) is the fact that he makes scuba diving sexy. I would much rather read about a scuba diving super-hero than a brittish super-hero. I only give it a four, because we have to leave room for truly well written literature. Anyway it is the perfect quick read for a weekend, plane ride, day at the beach, etc.
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Summary: Simply an awesome book.
Review: This book was truely one of the best I have read. The settings, the car chase, even just the beginning three chapters, are amazing. Great characters, too. If anyone has lost their interest in reading, this book will revive that interest quickly. A must read! I couldn't put it down.
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Summary: Great, great book!
Review: This is my first Clive Cussler book. A friend of mine recommended the author. This is the first DIRK PITT adventure. I think it is great for any reader. I read this when I was 12 and I had absoulutly no problem understanding it. Clive Cussler explains everything so you won't be left saying, what? If your 12 and looking for a great book or 52 looking for a great book I would definitly recommend this book. As I said, this is my first Dirk Pitt novel and I look forward to experiencing the adventure of the rest of the books. Happy Reading! :-)
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