The reviewer appreciates the book's engaging and thrilling narrative, highlighting the protagonist Dirk Pitt's charisma and the intense action sequences. They also note the historical context and the book's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
The reviewer finds the book to be a thrilling adventure that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. They particularly enjoy the character of Dirk Pitt, describing him as fearless, intelligent, and charismatic. The reviewer also appreciates the historical context of the story, which involves the Titanic and a secret mission to salvage a rare mineral. The action sequences are intense and well-executed, making the book a fun read for fans of adventure and suspense. The reviewer also notes that the book's plot is well-paced and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
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This book was published a decade before the real Titanic was discovered 12,500 feet below the surface of the turbulent frigid North Atlantic the most treacherous sea on our planet.
Dirk Pitt is one of those countless millions who are mesmerized by the almost three hundred yards long behemoth sitting on the sand bottom, slowly deteriorating a few scattered pieces of furniture and debris lying by from the vessel, an eternal purgatory for the once glorious king of the floating liners.
The action becomes quite intense when Russian agents board the ship soon after being raised a sad derelict the once mighty craft.