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Title: The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, Scott Brick ISBN: 1-57042-867-0 Publisher: Time Warner Audio Major Pub. Date: 01 July, 2000 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 4 List Price(USD): $24.98 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.04 (120 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Comment: The Ice Limit is on my ten best list. I was reading this book late into the night knowing I'd struggle to get up the next morning. I would say, "Okay, one more chapter." But, before I knew it, it was three more.
I've read a handful of books by Preston and Child. Although I like them all, The Ice Limit is my favorite. It's packed with adventure, and I mean packed. The characters are great. The authors' description of the characters made me grow attached to them. And for as many characters as were in the book, this was quite a feat.
The premise itself was fascinating. I'm a sucker for plots dealing with the unknown. In this case, the unknown is a meteor. The bulk of the book involves the efforts to extract the meteor from the ice and return it to Palmer Lloyd's museum. Needless to say, this is not a simple process. Beyond the environmental issues, the characters had to deal with sabotage, a mad Chilean (?) navy captain, and the meteor's strange properties.
The climax of the novel left me breathless, and the ending left me wanting more. The last final twist got me; I did not foresee it.
If you're looking for a fast read with lots of adventure and an intelligent plot, pick up The Ice Limit and settle in for a wild ride.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good one from "the Team"
Comment: Since "Relic" I've been reading every one of their novels. These guys make a great team, and never seem to disappoint...until now. Don't get me wrong, this book is great and you'll definitely finish it quickly, but there are several differences in this book compared to others that sort of don't sit well...most noticeably, the ending. One of the main characters - who has exhibited strong character throughout the book - suddenly loses it at the end (I'm not spoiling anything for you, as there are so many characters to follow here, you'll be lucky to guess which one), which is totally opposite of how they've been portrayed throughout the book. As in every Preston/Child book, there are a lot of characters in the story, and you're well-aware that a number of them are there specifically for some horrible death. I'm going to reserve comment on the rest of the ending besides just saying there needs to be a sequel somewhere to tie up the loose end. Still, an excellent read and well worth the time and money.
Rating: 5
Summary: The duo's best
Comment: Preston and Child are very interesting writers, but typically they dwell more towards the supernatural side. Not ghosts exactly, but stories that need scientific disbelief greatly suspended.
That isn't nearly as true with this book. It's more primal. Rather than man vs some form of strange beast, it's simply man vs the elements (and, of course, man vs man).
It makes for a more exciting read. Nothing feels terribly contrived (though, of course, some twists are), and there's an interest in the process througout.
It's a story about greed and engineering, and that melds together quite well. Highly recommended for someone interested in a whimsical novel of this kind.
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Title: Thunderhead by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child ISBN: 0446608378 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Riptide by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child ISBN: 0446607177 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Mount Dragon: A Novel by Douglas Preston ISBN: 0812564375 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Reliquary by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child ISBN: 0812542835 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Cabinet of Curiosities by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child ISBN: 0446611239 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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