Monday, February 4, 2013

12.21


12.21


Author: Dustin Thomason

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Reviewer: Lydia


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Much like Dan Brown’s books (think The Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons), Dustin Thomason’s latest novel 12.21 is an easy, fast-paced read filled with mystery, intrigue, and a healthy dose of suspense. I read (and listened) to this book in the weeks preceding the dreaded day of December 21st, 2012, when ancient Maya texts supposedly predicted the end of the world.

Thomason’s book builds upon this popular myth, adding in a rare Mayan codex that’s never been translated before, as well as a raging epidemic that threatens to indeed destroy humankind. This book is best described as a "medical thriller". As Mayan researcher Chel Manu and prion disease expert Dr. Gabriel Stanton race to unlock the codex before the epidemic spreads, they begin to uncover some of the secret wisdom of the ancients.

While a simple thriller at first glance, this book also manages to seriously meditate on the role of technology in human life, as well as one’s inextricable link to one’s cultural identity. Apart from the hardcover book, the audiobook version is superb and features excellent voice narration. Even though we’re all still here, I recommend 12.21 to anyone that is looking for a quick dose of enjoyment.

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