Night Probe!

Dirk Pitt once more manages to find himself in the midst of aquatic adventure. As usual, this Cussler yarn is a standalone book, so can be read at any point. The tale itself weaves political upheaval around the search for two sunken treasures. Unfortunately, the plot requires a rather large leap of faith and this is compounded by stereotypical characters. That said, if you are prepared to suspend your disbelief, Night Probe has all the boxes checked that make an adventure book interesting. Although you'll want to see this one through once you've started it, there are plenty of better Cussler books you could read instead, most of which are smarter and more intriguing.

Simple pleasures (2/3 people found this helpful)

I've read most of Clive Cussler's books now, and they all slip nicely into the mindless entertainment genre - but I think that is exactly what he intends them to be. I don't imagine the Dirk Pitt novels will ever be listed as great literature, but so what?

Don't expect great literature, and you won't be disappointed. Night Probe is action adventure, pure and simple. It sticks to Cussler's now well proven format of having Dirk Pitt and co resolve some huge international issue with a few diving expeditions and a couple of witty one liners.

This one does stretch credibility somewhat (USA and Canada as a united nation - hello??) but it remains entertaining nonetheless. This is one of the earlier books, and it does show, with a slightly silly plot and rather one-dimensional characters. But they say it's how you tell 'em - and ultimately Cussler knows how to - he writes with a pace and style that most authors simply don't have.

Half a million airport readers can't be wrong, but you might want to buy another one with it - I read this in about an hour.

Cheesy but enjoyable nonsense (0/0 people found this helpful)

Clive Cusslers Dirk Pitt novels are amongst the trashiest books I've ever read. The characters are right out of a comic book. Dirk Pitt (hilarious name) is tall dark and handsome and has every textbook hero attribute from his even white teeth to his piercing eyes etc. The story is as unbelievable as the characters. BUT...it's an entertaining read. Good airport fodder. Think of it like a dumbed-down Wilber Smith.

Enjoyable (3/4 people found this helpful)

O.K. so it is a real stretch to get past the problem of a book with the hero having the ridiculous name of "Dirk Pitt" (if I had known that I would not have even bought the book) but despite that this book is remarlably entertaining.

Not the hardest or even most literate of reads , rather an entertaining and easy read.

If you are looking for a book just to entertain you without to much of a challenge this book is perfect.

Thrilling from Begining to End (4/6 people found this helpful)

Just finished reading this one, out of order, which i seem to do with regularity, but not esential to enjoy a really good rolicking adventure. Dirk Pitt on true form, with a plot that keeps you turning the page, and enough pace to keep the action flowing, and just when you think youv'e sussed it out Cussler throws in couple of twists and you find yourself smiling when you realise where he is taking it next, brilliant. Oh and you must read this if not only cause its such a good read, but to appreciate an appereance by a certain British guest character, to say any more will ruin the suprise.

Clive Cussler

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Improbable but entertaining (1/1 people found this helpful)

Simple pleasures (2/3 people found this helpful)

Cheesy but enjoyable nonsense (0/0 people found this helpful)

Enjoyable (3/4 people found this helpful)

Thrilling from Begining to End (4/6 people found this helpful)

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