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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Several months ago I was looking to refresh our graphic novels collection at the library and was looking for some titles to add. Many of the lists I consulted included Whiteout, so I added it to the list. I was looking for a quick read the other day (I only have a couple of days to hit my goal after all) and I noticed that some of the graphics had come in. That's how I ended up reading Whiteout.
The first half of the compendium is a murder mystery set in Antarctica. The sense of urgency is driven by the fact that the darkest and coldest part of the year is imminent, meaning most of the inhabitants will be vacating for warmer continents. The killers will be among them and the last plane out is leaving in two days.
The Ice itself becomes a prominent character in the second half, titled Melt. The Russian military has been storing weapons, including pocket nukes, on the continent in violation of numerous treaties. At least they weren't trying to open a portal to the upside down and unleashing an army of demigorgons, but still pretty bad. The nukes are stolen by a rogue group of Russian thugs and Carrie Stetko is called back into service to track them down.
The stories are both compelling. Lieber's art is fantastic. And you'll get a sort of crash course in the climate and political history of Antarctica.
The first half of the compendium is a murder mystery set in Antarctica. The sense of urgency is driven by the fact that the darkest and coldest part of the year is imminent, meaning most of the inhabitants will be vacating for warmer continents. The killers will be among them and the last plane out is leaving in two days.
The Ice itself becomes a prominent character in the second half, titled Melt. The Russian military has been storing weapons, including pocket nukes, on the continent in violation of numerous treaties. At least they weren't trying to open a portal to the upside down and unleashing an army of demigorgons, but still pretty bad. The nukes are stolen by a rogue group of Russian thugs and Carrie Stetko is called back into service to track them down.
The stories are both compelling. Lieber's art is fantastic. And you'll get a sort of crash course in the climate and political history of Antarctica.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this graphic novel involving two separate tales of Marshal Carrie set in Antarctica. The graphics are a stark black and white absolutely fitting for the setting. Carrie, exiled to Antarctica due to some behavioral breach, tackles challenges head on whether it's murder or stolen weapons. Although this fits the formula for such stories, the setting is harsh and exotic where the Ice is even more deadly that human foes. There's also some great information about Antarctica which elevates this to a bit more than a guilty pleasure read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
The first volume was pretty great, but the second really wasn't necessary.
Whiteout: 4 stars
Whiteout: Melt: 2 stars
Whiteout: 4 stars
Whiteout: Melt: 2 stars
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thoroughly enjoyed all of it.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’ve read a handful of stories from Oni Press & they all seem to have the same general flaw IMO, they tend to build up a large world/story before ending rather abruptly for better or worse. This is no different. I enjoyed the stories of US marshal Stetko in the Antarctic but ultimately I was wanting more than what I got.
The first volume resolves itself well enough, but the second felt like it ended just as the story was ramping up.
I’d maybe revisit this but it’d be pretty low on my reread list
The first volume resolves itself well enough, but the second felt like it ended just as the story was ramping up.
I’d maybe revisit this but it’d be pretty low on my reread list
I found the artwork in this graphic novel detailed. The story is quite unique I haven't read anything similar to this before. The main character Carrie is stationed in Antarctica. This is a graphic novel is about crime and is also a murder mystery. A theme is this graphic novel is isolation. One thing I love about this book is that Greg Rucka personifies the ice which adds a layer to the story.