The Emperor's Tomb by Steve BerryMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fast-paced thriller, The Emperor’s Tomb by Steve Berry is the 8th book in the Cotton Malone series and it pulls you from the moment Cotton is faced with having to save Cassiopeia Vitt’s life in exchange for an ancient Chinese artifact that different groups want and will do anything to get it in their possession.
He’s soon drawn into a power struggle in China, which takes him from Copenhagen, Antwerp and to the most incredible cultural sites in China.
The struggle between the two opponents, one a believer in Confucianism, the other in Legalism, could destroy the balance of power in China, which would affect the rest of the world.
The difference between legalism and Confucianism is that, legalism demands harsh criminal sanctions that are consistent, so as to promote a cohesive society through fear, whereas Confucius demands firm, yet gentle leadership of a cultivated population, which will brings harmony through education in virtue.
An outstanding and in-depth plot, filled with danger, suspense, twists and turns, double crosses, violence and death. The climax at the
What made the story for me was the amazing detail of the culture and history facts of China. He interweaves the plot with historical fact so well – not just facts and figures – in such a way that had me wanting to find out more about the historical part and even had me look up abiotic oil!!!!!!!!!! And the part about Tiananmen Square..wow….
I am totally serious….I did do a lot of “goggling”….wanting to see and know more about the subject in the plot.
That’s what makes a great writer. To get you totally immersed in a world he creates!!!!
And how brilliant….at the end of the book, he gives us a section where he tells us what fact is and what is fiction in the book!!!! I love that he does that with all his books.
I love his writing style, his brilliant and unforgettable characters and the historical topics of his books.
The only moan I have….wanted more of Cotton and Cassiopeia together..I hope that these two get together…I mean really together, in the future.
A nice and surprise at the end…..and I can’t wait for the next book.
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