There are other ways to bridge a gap without long expositions. The segues while people are caught up on what happened to others are a bit too obvious and a bit too often used. Very little time is spent on describing the surroundings, and for some it might be a bit too little. It is a perfect break from heavy-duty high fantasy or sci-fi books that require a lot of focus, and it is incredibly entertaining as well. In fact, the book would be perfect for a movie adaptation. Full of action, adventure and traps, it reads almost like an Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider action adventure movie. Because of the fast pace that simply going and going, it is easy to keep reading and reading. Something is waiting for them – something ancient, wondrous and terrifying… But their perilous journey takes them deeper into the cold, shrouded heart of a breathtaking necropolis, and they find that they are not alone. As the excavation party descends beneath the ruins they fall victim to ingenious traps laid to ensnare the careless and unsuspecting, and protecting unimaginable wealth. This is a review of “ Excavation” by James Rollins.ĭeep in the South American jungle, Sam Conklin is leading a dig on a lost ancient city when he stumbles upon a sealed door: the portal to secrets and treasures hidden for centuries.
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