Opening Atlantis

I would find literally opening the mythical land of Atlantis easier than opening the pages of this book again.

This book is boring. It's not the most boring in the world, but that's the one word I use to describe it in a nutshell. After the first third of the book, I realized it would not be about Atlantis in any kind of science fiction-y way – no mysterious humanoids, no aliens, no lost civilizations, just an undiscovered island with new plant and animal life. It basically reads like an in-depth history book with some dialogue and a decent amount of amusing passages. I hope this isn't spoiling anything; actually, I hope it helps this novel get the audience it deserves.

I believe that a more thorough knowledge of pre-Revolutionary War American history would have helped me enjoy this book more.

It was clear to me by the third section that Atlantis is a clear parallel to America (known as Terranova in this book). This section of the novel takes place during the French and Indian War, and Atlantis' outcome is similar to America's in that the French settlements were basically turned over to the English. So why does the novel even bother taking place in Atlantis? I think simply having the book take place in North America would have not disappointed those of us that were hoping for science fiction.

History buffs may really enjoy this book with it's obvious parallels to history. I, on the other hand, was expecting monsters or aliens, and was left dissatisfied upon finishing the novel.