Candace B. (sdstargazer) reviewed The 5 Greatest Warriors (Jack West Jr, Bk 3) on + 57 more book reviews
This is the 2nd part of the story started in the Six Sacred Stones. This book was action driven and fast paced. Every time, I relaxed and thought things were under control, something new happened. The story kept me guessing, shocked me in places, and I couldn't wait to see how it ended yet I didn't want it to end. Reilly threw in fascinating ideas of historical figures and as a reader you didn't really know what was true or fiction. Great read.
Barbara S. (barbsis) -
I enjoyed the mini-adventures where they were under the gun to get the task accomplished and the infighting/competition between Jack Jr and his father. I also liked that Jack's team included two teenagers who helped in ways the adults couldn't. If you suspend your belief system, this is a wonderfully exciting book. If you don't (or can't), then you will get bogged down in the impossibilities and probably not enjoy this third book in the Jack West series.
I did find it over-the-top at times and simply impossible but I liked the team of the good guys and when they pulled it out of the bag each time I was glad. So I did enjoy this book though it did get very religious at times. I really don't remember the first two books in the series being as wild and improbable as this one but maybe I'm just misremembering.
I did find it over-the-top at times and simply impossible but I liked the team of the good guys and when they pulled it out of the bag each time I was glad. So I did enjoy this book though it did get very religious at times. I really don't remember the first two books in the series being as wild and improbable as this one but maybe I'm just misremembering.
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Book Description
IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . .
From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth--this is what we have come to expect from Matthew Reilly: stupendous action, white-knuckle suspense, heroes to cheer for, and an adventure beyond imagination. Strap yourself in and hold on tight as he unleashes his biggest and fastest adventure yet, The 5 Greatest Warriors.
When we last left Jack West Jr., he was plummeting into a fathomless abyss and his quest to save the world from impending Armageddon appeared doomed.
But all hope is not lost.
After an astonishing escape, Jack regroups with his trusty team. Racing to rebuild the final pieces of the fabled "Machine," they discover an ancient inscription containing a rhyme about five mysterious unnamed warriors--great historical figures whose knowledge will be vital to unlocking the secrets of the Machine and its long-lost "pillars." But the ancients have hidden their secrets well, and with each pillar bestowing an incredible power upon its holder, their pursuit has attracted the attention of other forces from around the world--some who want to rule it and others who want to see it destroyed.
With enemies coming at him from every side and the countdown to doomsday rapidly approaching, Jack and his team had better move fast. Because they are about to find out what the end of the world looks like . . .
My Review
The challenge continues in this book where the last book ended with a major cliffhanger. In my opinion, this is the best book in the trilogy as it is non-stop action and the ending ties everything up nicely. Some characters are true heroes but the ones that are bad are really evil which makes the book hard to put down and very exciting. Some happenings are totally unbelievable but you have suspend your belief and just enjoy the ride. I now look forward to reading more books by Reilly. I recommend this trilogy to those who love adventure tales.
IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . .
From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth--this is what we have come to expect from Matthew Reilly: stupendous action, white-knuckle suspense, heroes to cheer for, and an adventure beyond imagination. Strap yourself in and hold on tight as he unleashes his biggest and fastest adventure yet, The 5 Greatest Warriors.
When we last left Jack West Jr., he was plummeting into a fathomless abyss and his quest to save the world from impending Armageddon appeared doomed.
But all hope is not lost.
After an astonishing escape, Jack regroups with his trusty team. Racing to rebuild the final pieces of the fabled "Machine," they discover an ancient inscription containing a rhyme about five mysterious unnamed warriors--great historical figures whose knowledge will be vital to unlocking the secrets of the Machine and its long-lost "pillars." But the ancients have hidden their secrets well, and with each pillar bestowing an incredible power upon its holder, their pursuit has attracted the attention of other forces from around the world--some who want to rule it and others who want to see it destroyed.
With enemies coming at him from every side and the countdown to doomsday rapidly approaching, Jack and his team had better move fast. Because they are about to find out what the end of the world looks like . . .
My Review
The challenge continues in this book where the last book ended with a major cliffhanger. In my opinion, this is the best book in the trilogy as it is non-stop action and the ending ties everything up nicely. Some characters are true heroes but the ones that are bad are really evil which makes the book hard to put down and very exciting. Some happenings are totally unbelievable but you have suspend your belief and just enjoy the ride. I now look forward to reading more books by Reilly. I recommend this trilogy to those who love adventure tales.
