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klinkertinlegs's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
turtlekenn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
raggedyman1342's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
shannon_reidwheat's review against another edition
5.0
Interesting quick read. Likeable characters for the most part. Lots of action.
jellybean_gene's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was an extremely fun fast paced read that felt like vintage Michael Crichton. The characters were so well fleshed out and the story was so great.
rpych2's review against another edition
4.0
Cold Storage was pretty much exactly what I wanted from The Andromeda Strain when I read it. It had likable characters that you actually cared about when they were in danger, a massive sense of danger, and a satisfying payoff. It was similar in the sense that the story started out so quickly, slowed down a bit in the middle to set up the conflict in the last act, and then moved at a blistering pace towards the ending. But this ending was really interesting and satisfying, something I thought The Andromeda Strain lacked.
There was also a bit of ridiculousness in this one that I liked. The book has a deer riding an elevator at one point, which is not something I thought I’d ever type out. There are zany main characters, especially Teacake (not named for the character from Their Eyes Were Watching God in the story) who somehow takes this whole life or death situation in stride because of a girl he has a crush on (as you do friend, totally get you there). I do wish there was more Roberto in the middle of the book, because he was fantastic during the beginning of the book as well as in the last act. I particularly enjoyed his back and forth with Abigail, the government employee who was his overwatch throughout the whole situation.
Cold Storage was an enjoyable book, and one that you could totally blow through in an afternoon if you have the time. It was so easy to just pick up and get into the story.
There was also a bit of ridiculousness in this one that I liked. The book has a deer riding an elevator at one point, which is not something I thought I’d ever type out. There are zany main characters, especially Teacake (not named for the character from Their Eyes Were Watching God in the story) who somehow takes this whole life or death situation in stride because of a girl he has a crush on (as you do friend, totally get you there). I do wish there was more Roberto in the middle of the book, because he was fantastic during the beginning of the book as well as in the last act. I particularly enjoyed his back and forth with Abigail, the government employee who was his overwatch throughout the whole situation.
Cold Storage was an enjoyable book, and one that you could totally blow through in an afternoon if you have the time. It was so easy to just pick up and get into the story.
chaizor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
aparker89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
emms_across_formats's review against another edition
4.0
I was entertained and creeped out at the same time. Laughs and cringes (the good kind).
artemisiaday's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5