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posies23's review
4.0
Greg Rucka and Steve Leiber created a strong crime thriller set in Antarctica. The art compliments the story, and this is one of those good examples of how a graphic novel really is a different experience than a novel or a film.
Rucka's characters are strong, and the plot moves along at a nice clip. The mystery is well done, and I found the whole thing very satisfying. If anything, I would have liked it to slow down just a bit -- the whole thing felt like it just barreled through to the conclusion.
Nicely done. Another strong effort by all involved.
Rucka's characters are strong, and the plot moves along at a nice clip. The mystery is well done, and I found the whole thing very satisfying. If anything, I would have liked it to slow down just a bit -- the whole thing felt like it just barreled through to the conclusion.
Nicely done. Another strong effort by all involved.
jason_pym's review
4.0
I've never seen this kind of story done in a comic before (except 2000AD's Buttonman, which is also great). This is a straight thriller about murders in Antarctica. By straight I mean there's nothing here that comics usually throw in: Aliens, superheroes, the occult. This story is usual fare for novels, but it works so well in comic-book form I wish there were more like this.
iceberg0's review against another edition
4.0
I am on a bit of a Rucka streak this summer. The story was really quite engaging but I did not find myself drawn in to the art. His protagonist was quite interesting.
dantastic's review
4.0
When a body is found frozen outside an Antarctic research station, US Marshal Carrie Stetko is on the case. Can she find the identity of the victim and why he was killed before she becomes a frozen corpse herself?
When the local used bookstore announced they were closing permanently, this is one of the things I spent my store credit on.
Greg Rucka spins a great crime yarn and this is no exception. The crime, other than the murder, isn't apparent until much later in the tale. His protagonist, Carrie Stetko, is one of the few women on Anarctica and a hard ass, exiled for killing a suspect.
The mystery is a good one, as good as comic book mysteries can be. Steve Leiber does a great job conveying the hellishness of life in Anartica even in the best of times. In addition to standard comic techniques, I think I saw some charcoal and whiteout come into play. I usually walk around the house barefoot all year long but I put on a thick pair of socks while reading this.
The ending was great. I think there's another Whiteout book but I can't imagine it being as good as this one. Four out of five stars.
When the local used bookstore announced they were closing permanently, this is one of the things I spent my store credit on.
Greg Rucka spins a great crime yarn and this is no exception. The crime, other than the murder, isn't apparent until much later in the tale. His protagonist, Carrie Stetko, is one of the few women on Anarctica and a hard ass, exiled for killing a suspect.
The mystery is a good one, as good as comic book mysteries can be. Steve Leiber does a great job conveying the hellishness of life in Anartica even in the best of times. In addition to standard comic techniques, I think I saw some charcoal and whiteout come into play. I usually walk around the house barefoot all year long but I put on a thick pair of socks while reading this.
The ending was great. I think there's another Whiteout book but I can't imagine it being as good as this one. Four out of five stars.
basilbasil's review
3.0
While the blood and guts level didn't come anywhere near that of Tales from the Crypt, the black and white palette and the sinister overtones of this graphic novel certainly reminded me of the older comics. Interesting characters, and a well-crafted mystery. Kudos for well rounded and developed female characters.
fishgirl182's review against another edition
4.0
Really suspenseful thriller set in the harsh world of Antarctica. The black and white illustrations are perfect for the story and setting.
faeriviera's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
amber_lea84's review against another edition
4.0
I love non-fiction stories about Antarctica. I'm something of an Antarctica enthusiast. There's something about surviving in a place that's so inhospitable to life that is fascinating to me. I picked this up basically knowing nothing about it, and I was honestly expecting it to be a bit boring because at quick glance I saw the lack of enthusiasm for it online.
But I really like this considering that it's a murder mystery. Murder mystery's aren't really my thing, and as a murder mystery it's perhaps not the best. (Mild spoiler ahead: Also, what they're murdering each other over seems a bit silly based on my knowledge of mining. I come from a family of miners in a place where the ore in question is mined, and uhh, without getting too spoilery let's just say it seems like a stretch. The idea that every sample would come up with solid ore is crazy. How big is that vein? You saw how far apart those holes are. It would have been the size of a car. There's no way.)
But overlooking that, I really like this story. I love that it's Antarctica and it's got that gritty desolate feel that feels true to everything I know about Antarctica. I love that it has two hard ass women alone with a bunch of dudes. (I love that they're maybe going to hook up!?!?) I went in with low expectations and I was pleasantly surprised.
But I really like this considering that it's a murder mystery. Murder mystery's aren't really my thing, and as a murder mystery it's perhaps not the best. (Mild spoiler ahead: Also, what they're murdering each other over seems a bit silly based on my knowledge of mining. I come from a family of miners in a place where the ore in question is mined, and uhh, without getting too spoilery let's just say it seems like a stretch. The idea that every sample would come up with solid ore is crazy. How big is that vein? You saw how far apart those holes are. It would have been the size of a car. There's no way.)
But overlooking that, I really like this story. I love that it's Antarctica and it's got that gritty desolate feel that feels true to everything I know about Antarctica. I love that it has two hard ass women alone with a bunch of dudes. (I love that they're maybe going to hook up!?!?) I went in with low expectations and I was pleasantly surprised.