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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
4 out of 5 stars – A Chilling Thriller
Whiteout by R. S. Burnett is a fast-paced, atmospheric thriller that pulls you into its icy grip and doesn’t let go. The setting is as much a character as any of the humans harsh, unforgiving, and beautifully described. Burnett does an excellent job of building tension, layering the mystery with just enough clues to keep you guessing.
The characters are complex and well-drawn, especially the lead character Rachel who navigates both the treacherous terrain and the secrets buried beneath the snow. There were a few moments where the pacing dipped slightly or where I wanted a bit more depth, but overall the story delivered.
If you're into survival thrillers with a sharp edge and a haunting sense of place, Whiteout is well worth the read.
Whiteout by R. S. Burnett is a fast-paced, atmospheric thriller that pulls you into its icy grip and doesn’t let go. The setting is as much a character as any of the humans harsh, unforgiving, and beautifully described. Burnett does an excellent job of building tension, layering the mystery with just enough clues to keep you guessing.
The characters are complex and well-drawn, especially the lead character Rachel who navigates both the treacherous terrain and the secrets buried beneath the snow. There were a few moments where the pacing dipped slightly or where I wanted a bit more depth, but overall the story delivered.
If you're into survival thrillers with a sharp edge and a haunting sense of place, Whiteout is well worth the read.
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The chapters about surviving alone in Antarctica are interesting, but the heroine's relationship with her husband is unconvincing, the baddie is too easy to spot, the escapes are ridiculous and the twist is entirely predictable.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was okay I guess. Easy to read even if there was a frustrating amount of repetition in the prose. And unfortunately I spotted the twist a mile off. But you know, at least the setting of Antarctica and the threat of global meltdown added a bit of spice!
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Interesting premise but her survival in those conditions felt so unrealistic like she had nine lives
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love a good thriller set in Antarctica and this one didn’t disappoint! It kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to see how it ended. Loved it!
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really liked this, but I’m also a sucker for cold weather thrillers and post-apocalyptic books.