China has spent nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars
to build a primordial Disney World; a vast zoo, of epic proportions, designed
to create a worldwide phenomenon to attract tourist dollars from all over the
globe. While a mere zoo, even a huge zoo, may not be enough to set the world on
fire, the special attractions at The
Great Zoo of China will certainly raise the bar.
Author Matthew Reilly seems to be making the case that
he is the heir apparent to the Michael Chrichton adventure thriller mantle, but
he may veer just a shade too close to the Lost
World/Jurrassic Park realm with the striking parallels in The Great Zoo of China, replacing the
reanimated dinosaur clones dragons.
The best laid plans similarly run off the monorails
when the mythical creatures prove beyond the control of those who would try to control
them. While there is a comfortable, lived in feel to the storyline, Reilly does
have a knack for writing entertaining yarns, which makes this one a quick,
entertaining read.
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