A few years back, I watched three TV movies all about The Librarian, a swashbuckling treasure seeker somewhere between Indiana Jones and George of the Jungle. He was a clumsy, funny, and yet strangely engaging character who wanted to rescue relics and return them to The Library. I enjoyed all of them and was disappointed at there only being the three. I later discovered a series that was made following three new Librarians, which kept the same charm of the books but added new dimensions to character as everyone was different. Again, this was an excellent series. This book, The Librarians and the Pot of Gold, is based on the TV series, and is the third such book to be published.
The basic premise is the the Serpent Brotherhood are back and this time they are seeking for the mythical Pot of Gold at the end of a rainbow, the Leprechauns pot that has unlimited gold. After a series of Irish-related mysteries come knocking at the Library annex in Portland, Oregon, it's up to the Librarians to put the pieces of the mysteries together and, of course, to stop the Brotherhood getting the pot first.
I could rally picture the characters from the series in the book. They way of speech and their mannerisms were perfectly clear to me which is very important in a book based on a TV show...imagine reading a Star Trek book where Spock has emotions, and you'll understand the importance! The plot is lively, there is humour in the conversations and the writing style makes for a fast paced book which is sure to hold the attention of most readers.
On the negative side, the plot is a little predictable in places, and would also not be a good place to start for new comers to the world of the Library. Once you've watched the TV movies and the series, you'll appreciate the charm this book has to offer a whole lot more.
Star rating: 4/5
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