The Last Oracle CD by James Rollins Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Last Oracle CD
Book Review: Easily a 4 to 4.5 star read
Summary: 4 Stars
James Rollins has done it again. This book was phenominal. If you have read Rollins other books, he once again provides the SciFi based Indiana Jones style books that are some difficult to explain, yet so amazing to read.
In this book, Sigma is back in the action and many of the cliff hangers from the previous book are answered and the pace of the book picks up very quickly. The story in a nutshell is a potential devasation to the world based on the unique qualities surrounding autistic savants. The character development and the plot is exciting, energetic and very difficult to put down. I have been waiting for this book for a year and i was not disappointed at all.
Once again i am left waiting for the next great Rollins novel. But i am left fulfilled with my expectations on this book. Thanks again Mr. Rollins for a great story.
Book Review: Great Escapist Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
Having discovered a way to manipulate and enhance autistic savants as part of a plan to bio-engineer the world's next great prophet, a rogue group of Cold War scientists triggers an unexpectedly dangerous side effect in its young patients. BT.
As is typical for a James Rollins novel, A lot of research and effort was put into it. With all the science-and some pseudoscience as well-comes a fast action-packed plot that assimilates the two like very few authors can. Kudo's To Rollins for a great 5 star escape.
Book Review: Breathless read
Summary: 5 Stars
I generally finish a Rollins novel in a day - not this one. I had to keep closing the book in order to slow life down. This book hits the ground running and doesn't stop until the last provocative word that leaves things open for another great adventure. I was glad to see Painter, Gray and mostly especially, Monk, return. I don't know how I'd handle a friendship with Rollins as I confess that his imagination mind/world might be a little heavy to handle, but as an author he's one of my favorites. Be prepared for a heart quickening, racing without a rest read. And the ending -- well, it's not predicted. A great book and a great writer.Book Review: Writes like jackson Pollack paints
Summary: 1 Stars
Mysterious supernatural phenomena juxtaposed with pseudo-science and a dash of Indiana Jones thrown on the floor a la Jackson Pollack. The real mystery here is how do his books get so many 5 star reviews. Take a look at some of the 5 star reviews and judge for yourself. Book Review: Another Great Rollins Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Weaving history, current events, and unusual tidbits of knowledge with his creative storytelling makes any James Rollins book great fun and THE LAST ORACLE continues the tradition. You'll want to get comfy because you may want read it in one sitting. The SIGMA Force is back in another thriller complete with savant children, Chernobyl, diabolical scientists, gypsies and lots of action. If you are a reader of Rollins' previous works you'll recognize the characters and see their stories brought up to date.
Like a spider, Rollins weaves a complex web and the reader has a chance to follow the threads through not only the past and present, but also through India, Russia, Washington, DC and other locations as the various characters tangle themselves in a deep mystery that has the possibility of eradicating mankind.
The book's title THE LAST ORACLE, refers to the Oracle of Delphi and the plotline is based on a cabal of scientists who manipulate the brains and talents of autistic-savant children with the goal of world peace. Some group members, however, have other plans for the children that are not so altruistic. Stopping the bad guys is where the SIGMA Force comes in and the worldwide chase begins. Chernobyl plays a key role, psychic abilities are also important to the storyline and SIGMA teams up with gypsies in a rather remarkable way --- (some great historical tidbits here). If you know the SIGMA characters you'll appreciate the updates to their stories. Plus you get the drawings that Rollins' includes with his novels - always a nice addition.
While I lay no claim to psychic talent I do predict that if you read this book you'll be fascinated with the historical and scientific information, you'll find the storyline thrilling and the book hard to put down.