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366 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007557752
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
mysterious 46%
emotional 34%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
informative 30%
reflective 30%
sad 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, GriefModerate
Excrement, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Alcohol, Animal death366 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007557752
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews
Moods
tense 53%
mysterious 46%
emotional 34%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
informative 30%
reflective 30%
sad 11%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, GriefModerate
Excrement, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Alcohol, Animal death