"Something terrible lives beneath the dark waters of Lake Kaarme, and it's hungry."
Isn't that a great cover? I couldn't resist checking this one out. And Primordial turned out to be an entertaining summer read. Marine biologist Sam Aston has been hired by billionaire Ellis Holloway to search for a reported monster living in Lake Kaarme in Finland. The locals there tell lots of stories about this deadly predator, but Sam is skeptical. He's not excited about TV host Jo Slater and her film crew joining them, or filming him, but he needs the money Holloway has promised to pay him. And Jo turns out to be an unexpected ally when things on their expedition start to go wrong. And they do go wrong!
This book is what I like to call a good popcorn read. You know going in that lots of people are going to get chomped and only a few will survive, but that's what makes these books fun. There's not a ton of character development, but I thought Sam and Jo were both very likable. Holloway, on the other hand, was not only obsessive and crazy, but monstrous, too. (There's one scene in the book with some sheep that still makes me cringe.) The locals are hiding some dark secrets, too. This book is fast-paced, and there are some very intense underwater scenes. And the prehistoric lake monster is not only relentless, but vicious. If you like these kinds of books, then this is a good one.
Happy Reading!
Ooooh, must look into this one. *And* it's set in Finland, what's not to like? 😁
ReplyDeleteI did like the Finnish setting; it was a fun one. :)
DeleteI do love that cover. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is what really made me want to read this one! :)
DeleteOoh nice. I think you mentioned this one previously on a post and I jotted it down as one to get. I need to get it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun chompfest. :)
DeleteI love a good tense underwater scene. You know it's going to make you uncomfortable and that's half the fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is the fun of these books. There are some caves & tunnels in this one, too...more fun. :)
DeleteA perfect summer read.
ReplyDeleteIt was the perfect summer read. :)
DeleteI"m not sure I could ever go swimming in a lake after reading this! I does look like a great thriller. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI don't like swimming in lakes much as it is because you never know what might be swimming underneath you! ;D
DeleteOh, this sounds like something that I would like. It sounds pretty exciting.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty good. I wanted a little more of the creature, but then I always do in these kinds of books. ;D
DeleteThis sounds like a book I would rather watch as a movie rather than read but I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think this would make great monster movie.
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I would totally watch this one if they made it into a movie! It'd be a lot of fun. :)
DeleteThe "popcorn" reads are such fun for summer! Reminds me of the Preston Child books. I know you've enjoyed them in the past too. :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Preston & Child write have written some really good books that make for awesome summer reads. :)
DeleteLooks good. Regine
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Thank you! :)
DeleteThis does sound like a fun read. I recently read Bullet Train by Kōtarō Isaka which I would also classify as a "popcorn" read.
ReplyDeleteBullet Train does sound like a fast-paced and fun 'popcorn' read. And hey, my library even has a copy of it. I'll have to check it out. :D
DeleteThis sounds like an exciting read! And I do have to say that cover is awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! It's one of the reasons I wanted to read this book in the first place. :)
DeleteSounds good. I do love a fun "popcorn" read and honestly a lack of character development rarely bothers me.
ReplyDeleteThen you might quite like this one. :D
DeleteThis sounds like such a fun read! It kind of reminds me of Jaws and Jurassic Park!
ReplyDeleteYes! Very similar in feel. (Although Crichton's Jurassic Park does have more character development in it.)
DeleteSounds like a fun read! And I could picture this story on the big screen. ;)
ReplyDeleteI think it would make a very fun summer movie, with lots of action and suspense in it. :)
DeleteYou know, this one's plot reminded me a lot of Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry, except that Perry's book is a historical take on it. I haven't read the book but I just watched the show and it was pretty good.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds good. I'll have to check it out. :)
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