The Mediterranean Caper (Dirk Pitt, #2)

by Clive Cussler
The Mediterranean Caper (Dirk Pitt, #2) cover
Good Books rating 3.62
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  • ID: 4506
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • Reviews: 4
Reviews
app.thestorygraph.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
brilliant 4.50

The reviewer found 'Nevernight' to be an incredible book with a brilliant execution of a dark tale. They appreciated the character development, world-building, and engaging action scenes, despite some minor issues with certain prose and a lengthy sex scene. The reviewer highly recommends the book, especially for fans of revenge plots and battle-school tropes.

The reviewer was thoroughly impressed with 'Nevernight,' describing it as an incredible book with a brilliant execution of a dark tale. They particularly enjoyed the character development of Mia Corvere, finding her to be a compelling protagonist with a strong sense of care for her loved ones. The world-building in 'Nevernight' was praised for its vivid and atmospheric quality, reminiscent of a fantasy-esque version of Venice. The reviewer also appreciated the engaging action scenes and the incorporation of lore and history into the narrative. While they acknowledged that some prose might not resonate with everyone, they found the overall writing and storytelling style to be delightful and engaging. The reviewer noted that there was a strong feeling associated with reading 'Nevernight,' either loving it or hating it, and they were fortunate to be in the former category. They highly recommend the book, especially for fans of revenge plots and battle-school tropes, and plan to dive into the sequel immediately.

Quick quotes

    Too many books. Too few centuries.

    The books we love, they love us back. And just as we mark our places in the pages, those pages leave their marks on us. I can see it in you, sure as I see it in me. You’re a daughter of the words. A girl with a story to tell.

    The brighter the light, the deeper the shadow.

mattries.wordpress.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
brilliant 5.00

The reviewer found Nevernight to be a captivating and darkly delightful story, praising its epic nature, intricate schemes, and the compelling protagonist Mia. They highlighted the book's constant highs, lack of low points, and the intriguing mystery surrounding Mia's dark magic.

The reviewer was thoroughly impressed with Nevernight, describing it as a book they dreamed of reading. They compared it to a blend of Harry Potter and The Lies of Locke Lamora, highlighting its dark and wickedly delightful nature. The story centers around Mia, a young assassin training to become a blade of the Red Church, seeking revenge for her family's murder. The reviewer appreciated Mia's fearlessness, her shadow cat familiar, and her ability to navigate the strict rules of the academy while maintaining her individuality. They also praised the book's constant highs, lack of low points, and the intriguing mystery surrounding Mia's dark magic. The reviewer gave the book a perfect 10/10 rating, stating it was the best fantasy novel they had read in years.

Quick quotes

    The books we love, they love us back. And just as we mark our places in the pages, those pages leave their marks on us. I can see it in you, sure as I see it in me. You're a daughter of the words. A girl with a story to tell.

    You'll be a rumor. A whisper. The thought that wakes the bastards of this world sweating in the nevernight. The last thing you will ever be, girl, is someone's hero.

    This is the best fantasy novel I have read in years, I shall be moving straight onto Godsgrave next.

librarything.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 5.00

The Nevernight Chronicle is a dark and mysterious series with a unique storyline and complex characters. The books are filled with humor, love, and hope, making them a standout in the fantasy genre.

The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff is a series that took the reviewer by surprise. The story follows Mia, an orphaned girl who attends a school for assassins to avenge her family's death. The series is dark and mysterious, with a unique storyline and complex characters. The books are filled with humor, love, and hope, making them a standout in the fantasy genre. The reviewer loved the series so much that they became a fan of Jay Kristoff within the first few chapters of the first book. The series is epic and unpredictable, with shadow magic, assassins, mythological gods, romance, swords, and pools of blood. The reviewer highly recommends this series to anyone who loves dark fantasy with a touch of romance and humor.

Quick quotes

    The brighter the light, the deeper the shadow.

    Before I found you, I was just a shape waiting in the shadows.

    Conquer your fear, and you can conquer the world.

pinterest.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
harrowing 0.00

The reviewer found the book to be a nightmare to read, with overly dense and confusing prose filled with nonsensical similes and metaphors. They struggled to finish it and compared it unfavorably to other books.

The reviewer had a very negative experience with this book, describing it as a nightmare to read. They found the prose to be overly dense and filled with nonsensical similes and metaphors that made the book difficult to understand. The reviewer struggled to finish the book and compared it unfavorably to other books, such as 'Shatter Me' and 'Ulysses'. They also found the book to be heavy, with too many descriptions and overuse of similes and metaphors that did not make sense. The reviewer was particularly critical of the book's melodramatic and overwritten style, which they found to be pretentious and monotonous.

Quick quotes

    It was a nightmare. I was so freaking bored.

    A collection of similes and metaphors that do not make sense.

    No, seriously, what the fuck is happening?

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