Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (TM)

De: James Rollins

Narrado por: L.J. Ganser

“The name is Jones. Indiana Jones.”

He’s back. Everyone’s favorite globe-trotting, tomb-raiding, wisecracking archaeologist is finally at it again.

Now it’s 1957, the atomic age is in full swing, and McCarthy-era paranoia has the nation on edge. But for Indiana Jones, the Cold War really heats up when his latest expedition is crashed by a ruthless squad of Russian soldiers. Commanded by a sword- wielding colonel who’s as sinister as she is stunning, the menacing Reds drag an unwilling Indy along as they brazenly invade American soil, massacre U.S. soldiers, and plunder a top-secret government warehouse. Their objective: a relic even more precious–and powerful–than the mythic Ark, capable of unlocking secrets beyond human comprehension.

Fast thinking and some high-speed maneuvers help Jones turn the tables, and a one-in-a-million escape narrowly saves him from certain death. But when he’s tarred as a suspected spy and fired by his university, Indy thinks it may be time to hang up his hat.

Fate, however, has other plans. Suddenly the road to retirement takes a sharp detour when a colleague’s kidnapping leads Jones into the depths of the Amazon jungle on a desperate rescue mission. With a hot-headed teenage biker as his unlikely wing man and his vengeful new Russian nemesis waiting for a rematch, Indy’s back in the game–playing for a prize all the wonders of the world could never rival.©2008 James Rollins; (P)2008 Random House, Inc.

Difficult for me to get into.

I found this story difficult to get into. Not sure why. Following complex action sequences that have been written out can be a bit tedious, especially compared to watching the same events unfold visually. I found that if I slowed down the playback, it was a little easier to follow the action. Still, I found it hard to care about what was being described. It just didn't grab me somehow. Maybe I am not the right target audience, though I do enjoy the Indiana Jones movies.

Exciting & fast-paced

Loved it! I’m a die-hard Indiana Jones fan, so I totally enjoyed this book. Compares well to the movie, with some additional details and scenes. Of course I’m a true Harrison Ford fan, too, so I envisioned him as Indy as I listened to the book. Tons of action, some humor, and quick wit. A fun book to read!

Exciting Book

Great Listen! Would recommend to teens and adults. Follows the movie really well while adding to it.

Whip it good!

Better than the movie it’s based on!!! I wish we had gotten this in 2008!

The details

The added details that were missed in the movie really filled the story out and made it a much more enjoyable experience