The Tenth Chamber
category: thriller, author:Glenn Cooper
original copyright 2010,read in October 2010
Agamedes' opinion: 7 out of 10
I enjoyed this book's "environment": France, cave paintings, archaeology... Something a bit different. I also appreciated the way that "France" was the country it was set in -- and not some cutesy foreign setting where we were expected to appreciate the exciting French-ness of it all... It's just a good story which happens to be set (mostly) in France.Also an enjoyable idea, with a realistic portrayal of what could happen to fairly ordinary people who gain the benefits of... the mysterious secrets of The Tenth Chamber.
Then there's the government involvement... How many books expect us to believe that no-one in power has ever discovered the secrets right under their noses? The Tenth Chamber is far more realistic. I like it!
It's just a bit surprising when -- suddenly -- mass murders occur. Still, it suits the story and the characters. And -- speaking of mass murder! -- the grand finale is rather satisfying!
It's a good book, well worth reading. Not a great book. Solid story, great background. Keeps you reading... Just doesn't quite grab you with ... whatever it is with which great books grab you...
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