The Ice by Laline Paull

The Ice

Laline Paull

256 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The Ice is an electrifying story of friendship, power and betrayal by the bestselling, Baileys-prize shortlisted author of The Bees. It's the day after tomorrow and the Arctic sea ice has melted. While global business carves up the new frontier...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
tense 53%
mysterious 46%
emotional 34%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
informative 30%
reflective 30%
sad 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.47

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