The MEG
May 2017 · Megalodon Book 1 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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NOW A HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER STARRING JASON STATHAM.
On a top-secret dive into the Pacific Ocean's deepest canyon, Jonas Taylor found himself face-to-face with the largest and most ferocious predator in the history of the animal kingdom. The sole survivor of the mission, Taylor is haunted by what he's sure he saw but still can't prove exists – Carcharodon megalodon, the massive mother of the great white shark.
Written off as a crackpot suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Taylor refuses to forget the depths that nearly cost him his life. But it takes an old friend in need to get him to return to the water, and a hotshot female submarine pilot to dare him back into a high-tech miniature sub.
Diving deeper than he ever has before, Taylor will face terror like he's never imagined, and what he finds could turn the tides bloody red until the end of time. MEG is about to surface. When she does, nothing and no one is going to be safe, and Jonas must face his greatest fear once again.
Includes MEG: Origins.
'Two words: Jurassic shark.' LA Times
'Sometimes only a story about a giant murderous prehistoric shark will do.' Guardian
On a top-secret dive into the Pacific Ocean's deepest canyon, Jonas Taylor found himself face-to-face with the largest and most ferocious predator in the history of the animal kingdom. The sole survivor of the mission, Taylor is haunted by what he's sure he saw but still can't prove exists – Carcharodon megalodon, the massive mother of the great white shark.
Written off as a crackpot suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Taylor refuses to forget the depths that nearly cost him his life. But it takes an old friend in need to get him to return to the water, and a hotshot female submarine pilot to dare him back into a high-tech miniature sub.
Diving deeper than he ever has before, Taylor will face terror like he's never imagined, and what he finds could turn the tides bloody red until the end of time. MEG is about to surface. When she does, nothing and no one is going to be safe, and Jonas must face his greatest fear once again.
Includes MEG: Origins.
'Two words: Jurassic shark.' LA Times
'Sometimes only a story about a giant murderous prehistoric shark will do.' Guardian
Ratings and reviews
3.5
4 reviews
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August 25, 2024
Despite an enticing cover and coming to this after enjoying the movie, this book was disastrous. The language is dull, unimaginative and repetitive with descriptions like “green jungle” and the “sun was hot” – ironic considering the pretentious narrative and unexplained technical jargon. For a great story, we could forgive the bad writing, but what really ruins this book is the rampant sexism, borderline racism and constant misogyny. The whole narrative is littered with cringe-worthy, outdated portrayals of women. Men are generally introduced by their name and rank, while for women it’s looks and often cup size. It feels like it was written decades ago, not in 2017. Instead of satire or characterisation, it’s just plain offensive. The pacing is a slog, with endless repetitions and not enough action. To be totally honest, it feels like a cash grab, wasting nearly 10% of the book teasing the next book. It’s shocking that this uninspired mess of a novel inspired a movie.
Debbie Balaam
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July 30, 2024
Pretty good. I have seen the first film and its much better than the first book.
Karthik Karthik
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June 28, 2023
Good
About the author
Steve Alten grew up in Philadelphia and now lives in Florida. He has written six novels in the MEG series, the first of which was sold in over 20 countries and became the book of the 1996 Frankfurt Book Fair.
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