Official Review: The Treasure by Julien Ayotte
Posted: 26 Jan 2021, 10:09
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Treasure" by Julien Ayotte.]
Drama, suspense, romance, and adventure coalesce into a riveting tale that will take its readers on a treasure-hunting journey they won’t easily forget. The Treasure by Julien Ayotte follows the adventures of Sebastian Reynolds, a prominent newspaper columnist, who agrees to help an old military colonel unearth a lost treasure that may be linked to his friend’s murder in the Caribbean. It all starts when Colonel Woodrow receives two boxes containing letters, old Spanish coins, and a treasure map. A grand quest begins to unfold. A team of lively characters joins the pair on the treasure hunt. However, they aren’t the only ones with clues. The future is uncertain. Danger lurks on the horizon. Will they find the treasure and live to tell the tale?
I love reading stories about finding treasure. What I liked most about this book was that the author included unexpected plot twists that didn’t interfere with the gentle progression of the story. Instead of jumping right into the treasure hunt, the author developed a solid plot that linked history and family secrets to a murder mystery. Additionally, there were surprising bits of romance, suspense, and danger when new characters were introduced. I found myself thinking, “Wow, I didn’t see that coming!” on quite a few occasions.
One of the best things about this book was that the language was easy to follow. Ship navigation, laws, and historical geography can be complicated subjects to write about. However, the author used simple explanations. I’m glad I wasn’t bombarded with extra information that diverged from the story. I easily understood the concepts without having to research them. However, I happily looked up some of the exotic islands in the story such as Turks and Caicos, Pitcairn Islands, and Cocos Island. It was refreshing to read about new places.
There was only one minor thing I didn’t really like about the book. The plot slowly led up to the treasure hunt, but the actual event happened very effortlessly and quickly. I was a little disappointed because I expected the characters to face more difficulties in their search for the treasure. I think that this part of the book could have been lengthened. Introducing a few more delays or hindrances could have made the final discovery much more exciting.
Overall, The Treasure is an enjoyable book that will appeal to adult readers who appreciate stories where a multitude of genres are rolled into one. The main characters are older folks. Perhaps, mature readers will relate more to them than younger ones. The book does not contain strong language, erotic scenes, or excessive violence. It will appeal to an audience that appreciates this style of writing. Although the discovery of the treasure could have been developed further, the plot was well written with enjoyable twists, the settings were exotic, and the language was easy to follow. There were only a few errors. These did not take away from my reading experience. The Treasure deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Treasure
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Drama, suspense, romance, and adventure coalesce into a riveting tale that will take its readers on a treasure-hunting journey they won’t easily forget. The Treasure by Julien Ayotte follows the adventures of Sebastian Reynolds, a prominent newspaper columnist, who agrees to help an old military colonel unearth a lost treasure that may be linked to his friend’s murder in the Caribbean. It all starts when Colonel Woodrow receives two boxes containing letters, old Spanish coins, and a treasure map. A grand quest begins to unfold. A team of lively characters joins the pair on the treasure hunt. However, they aren’t the only ones with clues. The future is uncertain. Danger lurks on the horizon. Will they find the treasure and live to tell the tale?
I love reading stories about finding treasure. What I liked most about this book was that the author included unexpected plot twists that didn’t interfere with the gentle progression of the story. Instead of jumping right into the treasure hunt, the author developed a solid plot that linked history and family secrets to a murder mystery. Additionally, there were surprising bits of romance, suspense, and danger when new characters were introduced. I found myself thinking, “Wow, I didn’t see that coming!” on quite a few occasions.
One of the best things about this book was that the language was easy to follow. Ship navigation, laws, and historical geography can be complicated subjects to write about. However, the author used simple explanations. I’m glad I wasn’t bombarded with extra information that diverged from the story. I easily understood the concepts without having to research them. However, I happily looked up some of the exotic islands in the story such as Turks and Caicos, Pitcairn Islands, and Cocos Island. It was refreshing to read about new places.
There was only one minor thing I didn’t really like about the book. The plot slowly led up to the treasure hunt, but the actual event happened very effortlessly and quickly. I was a little disappointed because I expected the characters to face more difficulties in their search for the treasure. I think that this part of the book could have been lengthened. Introducing a few more delays or hindrances could have made the final discovery much more exciting.
Overall, The Treasure is an enjoyable book that will appeal to adult readers who appreciate stories where a multitude of genres are rolled into one. The main characters are older folks. Perhaps, mature readers will relate more to them than younger ones. The book does not contain strong language, erotic scenes, or excessive violence. It will appeal to an audience that appreciates this style of writing. Although the discovery of the treasure could have been developed further, the plot was well written with enjoyable twists, the settings were exotic, and the language was easy to follow. There were only a few errors. These did not take away from my reading experience. The Treasure deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Treasure
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. Am looking forward to reading this amazing book. Thanks for the interesting review.