I grew up watching a lot of the movies based on or inspired by the old pulp adventures novels (Indiana Jones, The Mummy 1999, Tomb Raider, The Librarian, Jumaji, etc). Scenic locales, daring escapes, action that isn't all violence (how boring!), puzzles and mysteries, thrilling chases, etc.
But now I'm much more attracted to character driven stories (eg, A Song of Ice and Fire) than the more plot driven movies I grew up watching.
Are there any books with a similar sense and style of adventure, but is more character driven?
by IvankoKostiuk
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Oh, I’ve got one. Try The Books of Babel by Josiah Bancroft.
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco might fit.
I had a coworker who strongly recommended the books of James Rollins for fans of those kind of adventure movies. Sandstorm is a specific title I remember him praising.