The Columbus Affair: A Novel

Before reading I had high hopes based on the authors prior books and the good narator. The story and the characters were just washed out versions of Berry's other books and characters. You couldn't like or really dislike any of them, they all lacked enough substance to generate any feeling. Weak plot, weak characters, I feel like I a wasted a credit because I expected much better. I get the whole flawed hero as a main character but these charaters were just boring, and the daughter as described by her backstory was educated, religious, divorced, a grown women but came across in the rest of the book as a contradication behaving more like a college student, immature, naive, whiny. I'd give this book a pass unless it was on sale.

it lacked the thriller aspect, it just felt like a watered down version of the other (Malone) novels

Scoot Brick is usally very good, but he sounded very monotone and unenthusiastic, it only added to the lack interest of the story

Nope

Just couldn't get into it maybe you can. Very disappointed with Berry's latest effort.

This book had an interesting premise, based in part on fascinating history, but I found it tedious and repetitive. How many times do we have to hear that Columbus had no priest aboard, but a Hebrew translator? I would call the book an okay summer read.

I love Steve's books this one just feel short compared to the others. Maybe that is because I have to much into the other characters of his other books. But the action was lacking and not great on suspence.

The ending to shere the relationship father and daughter was getting mended.

nope do not think it would drive ticket sales due to the lack of the suspence and action.

Entertaining and interesting. Steve Berry???s books have always promised a good read. This book was not quite as good as his ???The Jefferson Key,??? but it was more than enjoyable, ending with a bang. There were parts that were rather lengthy, but overall this book was enjoyable. Berry always does his research and the reader knows it. This book was no exception.

Formula and cliche ...I felt like it was 1 part National Treasure 1 part Davinci Code and not the best parts of either

Not sure...I am kind of stuck..I read a ton and listen to a ton of audio books. Looking forward to Nelson DeMilles release in Sept.

Awesome...does a great job as always

I would probably skip the book all together

disappointingly forced dramatization

I have always liked Steve Berry's stories-- this one, too. But Scott Brick's narration style has changed and I do not enjoy listening to him.

I backed the recording up, got my pencil and pad and wrote Christopher Columbus' signature, then I checked on the internet to see if I had it correctly. Almost! Because so much of Columbus journey is familiar Steve Berry is walking a fine line weaving fact w/ fiction. He also hints at the interpersonal relationships Jewish familys encounter. I can never get enough Scott Brick - he does such a great job!

I will listen to it again in the future. Great book. Steve Berry's use of historical events and mysteries is ingenious. This one is of particular interest because of the subject of the lost Temple Treasures.

Yes. I am fascinated with the history of Christopher Columbus and Luis de Torres. The fact that a lot of this information is true is intreging. I've read a lot of books about the Temple treasures and I like the hypothesis that it was sent the the New World. If you're Jewish, how can you resist the romantic stories of the lost sacred Golden Menorah.

I love Scott Brick, but his old country Jewish accent needs work! Listening to Scott Brick is like listening to an old friend talk. Many authors I like use Scott Brick to do the reading, and he makes you feel comfortable. He is on the top narrators list with guys like George Guidell.

The Secret Voyage of Christopher Columbus. The fourth and final Trans-Atlantic journey of Biblical significance.

As a long-time Steve Berry fan, I grabbed his latest as soon as I saw it on the shelves. While I found this book interesting and the plot very captivating, I don't think it was one of his best. I liked the story and the characters very much; the references to characters in his other novels brought a smile to my face.

I did fly through this book and the story kept me guessing at how it would end. I did think that The Columbus Affair followed too closely to some of his other works where the prodigal son returns to follow the path set for him and becomes the hero in the end. Even expecting this to happen, there were plenty of twists and surprises in the plot which kept me reading. If you're a fan of historical fiction, I'd highly recommend this book.

Also, the author's explanation of what's real and what's fiction was a great addition and it led me to his related novela - The Admiral's Mark. It was worth a quick read as well. Now I have to wait for Berry's next foray into history..."