LitPick Review
This book is historical fiction. Some of the characters and events are loosely based on real people and events that occurred in the 1800's and 1900's. This book is about the contest of an eccentric millionaire named J. Andrew Nagle. He is hosting a race for the first contestant to bring back a complete dinosaur skeleton to his new museum. The story takes place across the United States as the contestants attempt to quickly retrieve dinosaur bones. The contestants develop complex relationships based on love, rivalry, and greed. In sum, the book is an adventure novel with a focus on dinosaur bones.
Opinion:
I enjoyed this book. It is not a very long read, and the book idea is unique. The novel is exciting, and the characters are fairly satisfying. However, the plot seems underdeveloped at times. The story jumps between settings in order to tell each character's story, so the action feels rushed. I also wished the interesting setting and corrupt government were described in more detail. Despite these shortcomings, the book was still pleasant. This book would probably be a good, fairly quick read for anybody, especially if they have an interest in dinosaurs or history.
