This super fun adventure instantly transported me in summer time. It is not just that the plot is set in Africa, it is the whole setting and atmosphere of larger-than-life book, the kind of book I usually read on the beach during vacation. It is not summer where I am now, but this kind of a literary escape is more than welcome.

The plot revolves around treasure hunt that the three main characters are attempting, nothing more and nothing less. There is plenty of action, fast paced fun, entertaining dialogues and likeable characters here. I love that the three heroes are men in their seventies, it is cool to see elderly men as heroes in action packed story. It would be great to see a movie based on this book, I can already see Harrison Ford as Rusty, tearing it up along the river in Congo. Ridiculously likeable and enjoyable book, don’t miss it.

The Power Of Seventy is a book filled with adventure and challenges. The story revolves around three friends who reunite after a long time and share their lifetime stories and then set to look for hidden treasure in dark and dangerous Central Africa jungle. Their search for treasure journey is long, risky and challenging. The mission is impossible, but they are determined to do it.

The plot is thoughtful and the author has added humor at times and it’s built on the base of friendship, trust, reliability, determination and thoughtfulness. The pace is good and flows well with interesting dialogues and great description shows author knowledge of the chosen environment. From start to finish it is a ride of fun and action with mystery that keep’s the interest going.

“The Power of Seventy” is a novel written by Gerard Colenbrander, born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Gerard spent most of his twenties travelling and living many experiences; he is an adventurous man and some of his former adventures inspired him to fill the pages of this book.

The plot of this book centers on three friends who after reunited find out about a treasure and then the adventure and story really begins. What to do? How to carry the treasure back home? How to cope with the challenges they should face? These are some of the questions the reader and the characters ask throughout the novel.

I enjoyed reading this, it is written vividly and you can make up a mental picture of it all. I would recommend reading it, especially to adults because I believe this gives you enthusiasm to do something different from time to time.

The Power of Seventy portrays the adventure and anxiety Gerard Colenbrander must have felt while traveling Africa. Although this is a fun novel the adrenaline was always on, not knowing what was roaming the jungle or river.

Ralph sits Rusty down and asks simple questions that open his mind about that day, many years ago, when he buried his treasure in the jungle. After fifty years rivers can change their shape, storms can uproot trees, and who knew if you could even find the markings you left on the tree to mark where your treasure was buried.

This whole book was fun, but my favorite part was the times Rusty and his fellow soldiers would scare each other with the Cannibal and pigmy stories. Surprising no one got shot while they jumped out at each other in fun. They certainly took it seriously when they were surrounded by a tribal group beating their drums for an hour.

Fantastic storyline and creatively written. This novel is in the classic African adventure genre.

What an adventure! Refreshing storyline, clearly well researched and a very witty plot. The reader is kept guessing at every twist in the tale. The main characters become increasingly endearing as the story unfolds…

For a first timer, I give you ten out of ten.

This book was an absolutely riveting read, and seamlessly merged fact, adventure, wit and humour. I generally do not enjoy fiction, however this tale had me on the edge of my (bed) from beginning to end. I thought the characters were incredibly well developed and round. Would highly recommend!

Warm-hearted, superbly crafted adventure with African roots. This lovely story shows the depth of long-standing friendships, trust and reliability on each other, seen through mature eyes with young-at-heart demeanour. Companionable and highly amusing chitchat with excellent descriptions of ‘the plan’, and the exciting background leading up to and the execution. It is quite an enthralling geography excursion interspersed with great humour and understanding, mystery and goodwill. The final outcome is very heart-warming and in an unsuspected location, again filled with acts of kindness and humour. When one closes the final chapter, it is like biding a group of friends a fond farewell and wishing them success in their already planned future endeavours.

This book is not in my regular genre, but I found it very enjoyable. The characters are realistic and the story a true page turner. Looking forward to reading Gerard Colenbrander’s next book.