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A review by caomhin
Cold Storage by David Koepp
4.0
Not all heroes wear Doc Martins, but Dr Hero Martins... Okay, okay, that's a cheap joke but it fits. The story starts in 1987 and the first few chapters read like an 80s action movie. And yes, there really is a Dr Hero Martins. But, just when I was starting to think the scariest part of this book was the barrage of cliches the story found it's feet and things started to pick up. Given Koepp is a very accomplished screenwriter it isn't particularly surprising that it never fully shakes that Hollywood movie-feel throughout, but it makes for an enjoyable read.
That introductory 80s section isn't a great way to get you hooked on the book because there is a tone shift once we get up to date. But, for me, that was a definite shift for the better. Sure, we never go full horror or have too much suspense, but we do get a dose of tension and the characters are actually enjoyable. And that's it, it's a hamburger book - it fills a gap and leaves you satisfied. But we all know there are bacon cheeseburgers out there that deliver more. You can either sit with your hamburger moaning and whining that you wanted cheese, or you can tuck into a perfectly good hamburger and enjoy the pleasures of something simpler. Because it's a great hamburger. If you need all the trimmings every single time you'll come away a little bit wanting. But if you enjoy a cut back classic that's done well, this is exactly what you need. Grab it and enjoy. Too much cheese is bad for you anyway.
That introductory 80s section isn't a great way to get you hooked on the book because there is a tone shift once we get up to date. But, for me, that was a definite shift for the better. Sure, we never go full horror or have too much suspense, but we do get a dose of tension and the characters are actually enjoyable. And that's it, it's a hamburger book - it fills a gap and leaves you satisfied. But we all know there are bacon cheeseburgers out there that deliver more. You can either sit with your hamburger moaning and whining that you wanted cheese, or you can tuck into a perfectly good hamburger and enjoy the pleasures of something simpler. Because it's a great hamburger. If you need all the trimmings every single time you'll come away a little bit wanting. But if you enjoy a cut back classic that's done well, this is exactly what you need. Grab it and enjoy. Too much cheese is bad for you anyway.