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The Medici Secret (2008)

di Michael White

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"In the crypt of the Medici Chapel in Florence, scientist Edie Granger, and her uncle, Carlin Mackenzie, are examining the mummified remains of one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Italy. The embalmers have done their work well in terms of outward appearance. But under the crisp skin, the organs have shrivelled to a fraction of their original size, which means it is difficult to gather a usable DNA sample. Edie and Mackenzie both have serious doubts about the true identity of at least two of the five-hundred-year-old bodies. And no one can explain the presence of an alien object discovered resting against Cosimo di Medici's spine. For Carlin Mackenzie, this is the most fascinating and the most dangerous discovery of his life. For Edie, it is the beginning of an obsessive, life-threatening quest. With all the dramatic twists and turns that made EQUINOX such a huge international success, THE MEDICI SECRET meshes past and present, cryptic clues and constant menace to produce a mystery thriller that does not relax its grip for one single moment."… (altro)
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This book is ok. In fact, I'd say that its an excellent palate cleanser. I read it between two history books and it gave my brain a chance to relax.

I would recommend it as light, fun read. ( )
  sscarllet | Nov 20, 2014 |
didn't like it. too predictable ( )
  magentaflake | Aug 12, 2012 |
The plot revolves around the Medici family, namely Cosimo. It asserts that Cosimo had a deep dark secret which is coming to light during an excavation on his grave in Florence. The action takes us to Venice and modern Macedonia, with flashbacks to Cosimo and his family/friends.

My first problem with the novel - the flashbacks. Normally flashbacks are to help the readers understand what's happening, or perhaps more than what the main characters know about what's happening. Instead, these flashback would reveal information, and then miraculously, the main characters would discover the same information and understand it nearly completely immediately. Given the large time gap, this seems rather implausible.

My second problem is that the 'clues' given during the quest for the Medici secret. I found it rather unbelievable (and I'm more than willing to suspend belief when reading) that so many people knew all about the clues but never figured out the secret.

My third and final problem is the secret itself. It wasn't that interesting. I was hoping for something exciting given that there was an attempt to build-up the anticipation. I don't want to ruin the surprise in case someone does wish to read this book, but it was sort of....well....anti-climatic and boring.

So, needless to say, I was a bit disappointed with this book. I may give the author a try again, as I do think this could have been a decent book. So, feel free to read it if you like, but this is one book I don't feel obligated to recommend to family and friends. ( )
  mrn945 | May 15, 2011 |
Michael White is een veelzijdig man. Hij is musicus, hij maakte deel uit van de Thompson Twins, wetenschapper en schrijver. Blijkbaar is dit een goede combinatie om spannende thrillers te schrijver. Ik heb nog even nagekeken wie er eerder was, Dan Brown of Michael White, het zal erom spannen.
Ja, het zit in dezelfde hoek, veel geschiedkundige achtergrond in een niet al te diepgaand, maar wel spannend verhaal. Het succes van dit soort boeken zit 'm volgens mij in de achtergrond van het verhaal. Ik vind het tenminste geweldig om te lezen over Newton en zijn tijd of over de Medici en hun invloed op de Renaissance en Florence of over de Borgia's en hun dubieuze praktijken die vooral om macht draaiden. In elk boek beschrijft White kort wat geschiedkundig correct is en wat aan zijn fantasie ontsproten is. Je weet dus dat wat je gelezen hebt echt een redelijk natuurgetrouw beeld geeft.

Het eerste boek dat ik las was Equinox dat zich afspeelt in Oxford en waarin de occulte kant van Isaac Newton en zijn verbeten speurtocht naar het eeuwige leven centraal staan.
Onlangs las ik kort achter elkaar Het Medici geheim en de Borgiaring. Het Medici geheim speelt zich af in Florence en Venetië. Als je van deze Italiaanse steden houdt is het sowieso een feest om te lezen. Verhaaltechnisch mwah, maar spannend genoeg om er een paar aangename leesuurtjes mee door te brengen.
En dan De Borgiaring. Ik zou nooit een verband gezocht hebben tussen de Borgia's en een complot om de Engelse koningin Elisabeth I te vermoorden, en oké het is ook wat ver gezocht, maar de twee parallel lopende verhaallijnen (heden en verleden) maken het toch weer boeiend.

Samenvattend: geen ingewikkelde boeken, maar gewoon lekker leesvoer.
  BieblogHengelo | Feb 25, 2010 |
A poor version of the Da Vinci Code. It was okay but I wouldn't recommend it. ( )
  Moonkey | Jan 4, 2010 |
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"In the crypt of the Medici Chapel in Florence, scientist Edie Granger, and her uncle, Carlin Mackenzie, are examining the mummified remains of one of the most powerful families in Renaissance Italy. The embalmers have done their work well in terms of outward appearance. But under the crisp skin, the organs have shrivelled to a fraction of their original size, which means it is difficult to gather a usable DNA sample. Edie and Mackenzie both have serious doubts about the true identity of at least two of the five-hundred-year-old bodies. And no one can explain the presence of an alien object discovered resting against Cosimo di Medici's spine. For Carlin Mackenzie, this is the most fascinating and the most dangerous discovery of his life. For Edie, it is the beginning of an obsessive, life-threatening quest. With all the dramatic twists and turns that made EQUINOX such a huge international success, THE MEDICI SECRET meshes past and present, cryptic clues and constant menace to produce a mystery thriller that does not relax its grip for one single moment."

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