PDF The Trench edition by Steve Alten Literature Fiction eBooks

Product details File Size 864 KB Print Length 497 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 0786018046 Publisher Pinnacle; Reissue edition (April 2, 2019) Publication Date April 2, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07PJF65QS

The Trench edition by Steve Alten Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

• SO GOOD- I would think he'd run out of interesting ways for sharks to eat people, but nope, lol. I adore these books and this author- I've read a lot of his work and I've never been disappointed. He keeps me fully engaged and riveted to the story and really rooting for (or against) characters that are well built out and creates a sense of reality that I very much enjoy. I can't say that I'll ever tire of these books or this author- he is for me right up there with the great Stephen King. I'm an avid reader, devouring several books, sometimes a few at the same time- and this book really took over my devoted reading times and then some.
• While the first book had its flaws, it was largely a fast paced and satisfying (with regard to the science and shark attacks) story. There were some issues for me with the writing and descriptions of the characters, and the incessant need to discuss breast size, particularly in the early chapters, was annoying.
  
  However, for all the flaws that were present in The Meg, The Trench actually improves upon. It doesn't simply mimic the first story. It maintains the elements that were fascinating from the first and strengthens the overall character arcs and motivations while also adding new elements.
  
  I would add that there is an attempted rape in here that gets described briefly but vividly. I had mixed feelings about how it was handled, but all in all, I still think that the story was handled well enough to compensate.
• The sheer scale of the sequel is more ambitious than The Meg, book 1 of the series. While Angel broke away from the lagoon, a chase would ensue and so I expected the hero of the book might very well kill the big fish as he declared. Such declaration would only be valid when he did the deed. So Jonas chased the fish across oceans and failed in his many attempts. But ironically (and surprisingly for me), it was his angel of death that saved his ass.
  Just as I thought half through the book and expected the author to give more dragging moments of blind chase, there came the murderous Celeste who got rid of the hideous Singer and so "propelled" the story to move on. With the information of the CIA director, the story finally unfurled further the military used Jonas and his family to get Singer.
  I appreciated the twist very much. The explanation from the CIA director solves the mystery of why Jonas was sent to explore the trench a long time ago and by doing so, provides an answer and motive as to why Singer bailed out Masao's company with credulity.
  Having said that, the minor flaw lies in some narration where more watchfulness and logicality are needed. In the republished edition of book 1, he managed to revise the story 3 times to make it better; the sequel is in need of such effort.
• With the movie, The Meg, soon to be released in theaters, I decided to read this next novel in line. Prepare to be amazed. Angel is back and just as mean as ever. Bodies will be flying everywhere and you’ll find yourself skimming pages so fast you’ll have to go back to reread the text to make sure you caught everything. I hope this will become the sequel to the new movie.
• Liked the first book and liked this one enough to probably get the next one too, if only to see where the series go. Getting a bit repetitive although I understand that's somewhat necessary for a first time reader of the books. But please, please, please enough with the ampullai of lorenzini!!! Clearly the authors favorite shark fact as it manages to get squeezed onto every other page.
• I saw this book listed as a pre-purchase and I was delighted. I love the Meg books, they're great thrillers and have endless plot twists. But when the book was delivered to my kindle, well, I started reading and I'd already read it! I returned it, of course. Unless there was a change at the end, this book is not new. Having said that, The Trench itself, is a great read. Just check your library if you're a Meg fan!
• Yes, I had never heard of the series before the movie. Yes, I enjoyed the movie as simple entertainment. The movie was not as good as Jaws (what shark movie has been), but I have found the books better than the movie. The series is entertaining and I plan to finish them. This book was a nice progression of the series and entertaining.
• I love all of Steve Alten's Meg and Trench books. I have a hard time putting them down once I start reading and the details and descriptions of the equipment, the transportation, the living quarters for people and sea life and the sea creatures are phenomenal. Can't wait for the next book.