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Action and adventure - hard to put down

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012

As the story first got going, I wasn't entirely sure I was going to get into it. However, there was a tipping point early on in the book that really grabbed me. (no spoilers - you'll have to read it) From there on, I couldn't put it down. I feel the author was crafting an atmosphere that I was getting into and not realizing it. Cleverly done.

Recently went on a trip to Italy, and this is what I was reading on the trains and planes.

This book runs fast. If you're a consistent reader, you're going to fly through it. I'm a very slow reader (short attention span), and I still find myself 10 or 20 pages further than I expected at each reading. Very exciting, indeed.

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Michael C. Purdy

Nemo needs a much better editor

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013

I'm about 40 percent through I, Nemo and not sure I'm going to make it any further. This book is rife with errors of basic syntax, including a reference to Confederate states in the US Civil War "succeeding" (should be seceding) from the Union, a woman who bends over "demurely" (demurely is synonymous with modestly) as she and her husband are preparing to have sex, the main character responding to a Frenchman's "merci beaucoup" with "di rien" (the actual phrase customarily used in response to the French "thank you" is "de rien"), and not one but two references to essential components of plans that are "sine non quas" (the expression is "sine qua non.")

Sometimes an intriguing plot can carry me through bad writing (hello, Dan Brown), but I, Nemo's story just isn't interesting or original enough to counterbalance all the problems in this narrative, including the frequent and annoying stops to note gaps or damage in the imaginary found manuscript that comprises the bulk of the story.

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Action and adventure - hard to put down

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012

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"I, Nemo" is an intriguing story well worth a read

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016

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An imaginative re-telling of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne, "I, Nemo" is an intriguing tale that gives readers an alternate version of the reasons why the captain of the Nautilus and his crew became the scourge of the Seven Seas.
In that respect, I think this novel by J. Dharma Windham succeeds brilliantly.
Where it falls a little short for me is in the final confrontation between Nemo and the man who ruined him and, ultimately, set him on his path. Although it's not my intention to reveal what happens, I will say that because much of the book is, in fact, devoted to the ways in which this man destroyed Nemo's life and the captain's plans for revenge that I expected - hoped for - a titanic clash between them.
That clash seemed to me to be, however, anti-climatic.
That's my only gripe with this Steampunk story of the famous submarine and its crew. I enjoyed the technical descriptions of the ship and the fact that Windham drew upon the technology that was available at the time for much of its inner workings. I also very much enjoyed Windham's ability to create memorable characters within the pages of this book: Nemo, key members of his crew, the ambitious man who wreaked such havoc on the captain's life, and others were well fleshed out.
Windham has a strong narrative sense and his novel moves along at a nice pace. His descriptions of life at sea - and under it - are well written as are his battle scenes. Life aboard the Nautilus was a life of high adventure and the author has the ability to keep readers glued to the pages of his novel with his vivid descriptions of those times when the fabled submarine is in danger. Additionally, he has inserted a very interesting prologue and epilogue into his story, which leads me to believe that there is more to this story. I'd be very interested in reading a second book, one that carries that story even farther.
I'd recommend this book to Steampunk fans and also to anyone who enjoys a cracking good adventure story.

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And loved it. This book will take you into a ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016

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I met James when we happened to be fueling up our cars at the same gas station. We got to talking about cars and work when he shared that he had written a book. So I bought it. And loved it. This book will take you into a world that few could dream up: suspenseful, intriguing, mysterious and engaging, but also somewhat nostalgic in the steam punk fashion. Technical aspects of the machine that Nemo built were fascinating and easy for a layman like myself to understand. Quite believable. Combine this with the back-story of Nemo and his men, their unjust condemnation, drive for revenge and justice, adventures on the high seas, and you're got a great story in a book that is hard to put down. I highly recommend it.

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Michael C. Purdy

Nemo needs a much better editor

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013

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Loved the story and found the narrative very pleasing to ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017

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As a Nemo fan I had my doubts about this,however the novel really was a gem.
Loved the story and found the narrative very pleasing to read.
Highly recommended!!

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Andrew M.

Great concept, decent execution

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013

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Quite a few typos, but the overall story and writing are quite good. Enjoyed it immensely. There are some surprising sex scenes that seem a bit OTT, but still it was fun.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013

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Great story, Verne would have liked "I, Nemo", I should think. This book moves along like a James Bond movie, a fun mix of science fiction and action adventure. "I, Nemo" would, indeed, make a good film prequel to "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", and it certainly fulfilled that place as a book. Thanks a lot Windham`s!

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Jason A. Tabacheck

Great reading.

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016

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Think this author should keep writting

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luis avila

A true wordsmith

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013

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From the first paragraph I knew that I was in for a ride. This author know his words and uses them to paint visual pictures that will stick with you as if you were watching a great movie. I was there alongside Captain de Chevalier Mason as he suffered the betrayal by his best friend and his wife, and as he plots the construction of his futuristic underwater vessel and his revenge on the powers that would not let him be. This is a must read book for anyone interested in a serious yet highly entertaining peek into the world of submarines and underwater life. But most of all, it's a must read for any lover of books.

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kristin martin

Read it!

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2016

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A delightful read! It takes a look at the darkness of humanity and the resilience of others. I love the creative method the author uses to keep the story fast-paced, and keep me hooked.

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