I love underground exploration/adventure/thriller novels, and this is one of the best. Constantly exciting and mysterious, Subterranean is an easy, but very fun, read. Rollins very accurately captures the thrill and excitement of exploring a huge cave. Albeit his cave has some extraordinary features that come to bear on the explorers. ( )

I love James Rollins books, however, Subterranean is not one of my favorites. It's not bad, I love the whole world below the surface with strange creatures, and of course, the fact that this team that is sent to explore is not the first team sent down, not that they know that.

Alas, there is a kid in the story since the mom most definitely didn't want to leave him back with her ex, but he will be safe as the base. Yes, I saw right from the start that that wouldn't end well. Unfortunately, I could also see that the kid would be one of those "save the day" kids who just HAPPENS to overhear or find something that will save the day. Then, we have the romance story in the book....sigh. Will not even approach that storyline. All and all, not a bad book, but not I would recommend among Rollins books. Still, if you like stories with dangerous creatures, then you might want to check this book out. ( )

Imagine an archeological expedition exploring inside our own planet, deep inside the crust. Subterranean is a fascinating fantasy of what kind of life, good or bad, could exist within Earth's core. Electric with catastrophes, laced with the negative side of human nature and filled with wonder of possibilities, Subterranean is a hit. ( )

This is almost my last Rollins read, and it goes to show that a writer grows through his work. If this had been my first, I doubt I would have picked up a second. Still, this was fun to read despite the amateur writing and weak plot. ( )

Subterranean
by James Rollins
I like books that have some exploration that discovers something amazing but hazardous too. The danger could be real or fantasy, a person or otherworldly, and the discovery itself could change history. This book has these things.
I have read a couple of this author's books but it's been ages. I liked them a lot so I saw this at the library and grabbed it.

I liked the suspense, creatures, very unique indigenous people, and I especially liked Ben's blood related talent. (You will understand when you read it or if you're part Australian aboriginal people in origin.)

I liked the characters, the world building, and plot. Great ending too! Don't recommend if you're claustrophobic. ( )