Review of The Treasure

[Connor Farrell]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Treasure" by Julien Ayotte.]

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2 out of 4 stars

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In The Treasure, by Julien Ayotte, Sebastian Reynolds receives a mysterious letter offering a vague hint at the possibility of buried treasure. After further researching this intriguing mystery, Reynolds embarks on the journey of a lifetime. With the help of some friends, Sebastian Reynolds sets out to uncover a long-lost treasure valued at over 60 million dollars. Other aspects such as a surprising romance with a forgotten friend and unfortunate murder only add to the intrigue as Reynolds seeks this buried treasure.

Positive highlights of the book include well-written dialogue, excellent editing, an excellent plot, and great descriptive detail. The detail will fully immerse the reader and leave you feeling completely absorbed by the novel. It is apparent that great effort has been put into the detail of this novel. Descriptions do not feel lengthy and do not tarnish the book. The detail only adds to the exceptional feeling that will leave you feeling like you are right there with the main characters. The plot is unique and refreshing, and the dialogue is realistic. The book is very well edited and has no noticeable errors.

Negative aspects of the book include severely limited action and dull moments. While the novel reads like an adventure, the lack of action is astonishing for an adventure novel. There is one significant action scene throughout the course of the entire novel. This leaves the reader wanting much more. The rest of the novel seems dull compared with the single moment of action. In the main action scene, Reynolds is tracking down the suspected murderer. After the confrontation is over, Reynolds continues to search for the treasure completely unhindered. It all falls into place a little too well for an adventure novel about buried treasure.

For the reasons listed above, I rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. The interesting plot but limited and subdued action severely hinder the potential of this novel. This book falls just shy of being a decent novel and is instead forced to make do with average status. Even adding just a few paragraphs of action related to the lost treasure would greatly increase the potential of this book.

I would recommend this book for those teens or adults who are seeking a quiet adventure with minimal action. Perfect for an evening read, this book will leave you feeling quite content with its exceptional detail and unique plot.

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