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Summary: Long & Lame
Review: ... It didn't really have a plot. And the ending was abrupt & unsatisfying. (by the time I was halfway through reading this book, I kept hoping the ending would somehow redeem it). Anachronisms & typos abound, and it was completely unbelievable. The characters were either stereotypical and/or completely one-dimensional. It had a promising premise, but nothing ever happened. ...
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Summary: HIGH ADVENTURE IN THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
Review: A diehard fan of Rob MacGregor's Indiana Jones novels, I had never heard of the Amazon television series. I picked up the novel at the recommendation of the author, whom I correspond with. I didn't know what to expect, but I was not to be disappointed! Amazon rings with the same trailblazing spirit of adventure and intrigue as MacGregor's Indiana Jones novels, particularly Seven Veils. From the very beginning, Amazon is filled with interesting characters, situations, and unexpected events. After being shipwrecked off the coast of South America, a group of English Puritans find themselves at the mercy of the elements. They are driven into the Amazon jungle by bloodthirsty pirates, who have kidnapped the daughter of the First Elder. Her new husband Jacob, a headstrong man, though not a Puritan, sets out to rescue the woman he loves. So begins a tale that will ultimately span twenty-six years. The remaining survivors venture further into the treacherous rainforest, a place which conspires to kill anyone who enters. They are torn by the beliefs of the Reverend Malachi, who strictly enforces their Puritan ways, and is convinced that they are in the devil's realm; and by Jacob, who has befriended a native boy, wise in the lore of the jungle and a student of the Medicine Way. He teaches Jacob the skills necessary to survive in the jungle. Jacob in turn, tries to convince the pilgrims that they can survive if they adopt the native ways. This puts him at odds with reverend Malachi, who thinks that Jacob's dealings with the natives will be their downfall. The remainder of the novel centers around the Puritans trying to make a new home in the jungle, while defending themselves from hostile native tribes intent on destroying the intruders. But unbeknownst to them, the greatest enemy lies within. For gripping, non-stop drama and adventure, Amazon is sure to please. The author, an explorer and adventurer in his own right, is in top form here. Writing from experience, he offers a realistic, eye-opening look at one of the most inhospitable places on earth. It is a story of the most basic human instinct: survival. If you liked Seven Veils, then I highly recommend Amazon: The Ghost Tribe. Also check out MacGregor's other Indiana Jones novels which, in my opinion, are some of the greatest stories ever written. MacGregor is must-have reading.
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Summary: Dramatic tale of magic and adventure in the Amazon Jungle
Review: First of all, I recieved this book as a gift--I probably would not have picked this out on my own. I'm not one for period pieces, but I was soon hooked by this book and the notion it proposed: Pilgrims in South America (hey, Columbus made it to the Carribean.) I found the book to be engaging and well-paced. It certainly kept me coming back to it and I found it hard to put down. Very few books that weave that kind of spell on me. At close to 400-pages in length, I finished the book in a few weeks--fast for me. I recommend this book to anyone who includes a clean read: very little (if any) profanity, the violence is relatively non-gratuitous, and the sex mostly discreet (this is not a Romance novel.) I was misled that it was written by Peter Benchley, but later realized Rob MacGregor wrote this.
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Summary: Amazin' Amazon: The Ghost Tribe
Review: First of all, I recieved this book as a gift--I probably would not have picked this out on my own. I'm not one for period pieces, but I was soon hooked by this book and the notion it proposed: Pilgrims in South America (hey, Columbus made it to the Carribean.) I found the book to be engaging and well-paced. It certainly kept me coming back to it and I found it hard to put down. Very few books that weave that kind of spell on me. At close to 400-pages in length, I finished the book in a few weeks--fast for me. I recommend this book to anyone who includes a clean read: very little (if any) profanity, the violence is relatively non-gratuitous, and the sex mostly discreet (this is not a Romance novel.) I was misled that it was written by Peter Benchley, but later realized Rob MacGregor wrote this.
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Summary: HMMM......... NO
Review: Horrible! "Why must they put Peter Benchley's name on the front cover?" I asked myself as I was reading this fodder. Its miss leading. This is not a novel by Peter Benchley, he wouldn't write such a lame tell. Mr. MacGregor makes the Amazon sounds as scary as my back yard. And as believable as Home Alone 3. Not to mention he never seemed to focus on any one subject. It kept skipping around, till there wasn't a story to follow. One thing that really got on my nerves about this novels, many children was robbed of there youth. 3 girls were rapped at different times, and 1 boy was almost force into sex by his uncle! (yuk)Wouldn't one prove his point. Stay Away from this garbage!
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Summary: Loved It!
Review: I have never heard of the television series "Amazon". I agree that the editing needs work, I stumbled in my reading quite a few times, pointing at the page and yelling "TYPO" :) I agree that the cover is misleading. But I LOVED this book! I was spellbound by it. It's an easy read, the characters were great. I got mad, sad, happy, and frustrated with all of them. I found myself saying "Oh, puhleese!" with some of the First Elder Malachi's actions and words, let alone Nathan, oh man! I'm glad that the author didn't use the language normally used in the period of 1627, because the book wouldn't be as easy to read. I read to enjoy and relax :) The Puritan beliefs in those days are fascinating, and I was intrigued by the way they handled the "unknown" aspects of the jungle and Indian ways and magic. I can't wait for the sequel!
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Summary: Peter Benchley's "Amazon" by Rob MacGregor
Review: I just can't believe this book has so many awful reviews. Hey, it's a fun bit of paperback fluff, not a literary masterpiece. This book made the perfect bathroom reader for the past few weeks. It's fast-paced, and I was never more than a page or two away from a good stopping point! I hope there is a sequel.
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Summary: Interesting, but NOT Benchley
Review: I, too, was misled by the title "Peter Benchley's Amazon". Benchley did NOT write this novel, and typographical errors DO abound, anachronisms occur rather frequently, and the back cover misleads you, as well. BUT, for an entertaining story and a quick read, it isn't too bad. I would like to find out what happens to certain characters, but I won't break my neck looking for the sequel. All in all, mediocre writing capitalizing on Benchley's good name, apparently no research applied, and false marketing strategy that, hopefully, will backfire on the publisher. Character's are poorly developed, and major events are skipped with the clever use of the words "Four Years Later", at the beginning of certain chapters. The author of this book needs to learn how to do just a little research on the period he is writing about, and the proofreader needs to rely on READING THE WORDS, not just on spell check.
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Summary: Not up to par....
Review: Not what I had hoped for. The story lacked development, not to mention an ending. The book ends like MacGregor just got tired of writing, ran out of paper, said "oh well, I guess I'll end it here". I think that the story had potential it just never lived up to it's billing. It's not one that I would read again, nor recommend to anyone. I never saw Peter Benchley's interpretation of the book, now I have no desire to. It's not a horrible book, it's just missed the mark. It lacked development and a conclusion.
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Summary: Not up to par....
Review: Not what I had hoped for. The story lacked development, not to mention an ending. The book ends like MacGregor just got tired of writing, ran out of paper, said "oh well, I guess I'll end it here". I think that the story had potential it just never lived up to it's billing. It's not one that I would read again, nor recommend to anyone. I never saw Peter Benchley's interpretation of the book, now I have no desire to. It's not a horrible book, it's just missed the mark. It lacked development and a conclusion.
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