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Eisiges Blut (2009)

by Robert Masello(Favorite Author)

3.24 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

359618519X (ISBN13: 9783596185191)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Fischer

review 1: Having thoroughly enjoyed reading The Romanov Cross by this author, I was naturally looking forward to reading Blood and Ice. I was not in the least disappointed! While journalist, Michael Wild, is visiting an Antarctic research station in order to heal from a recent personal tragedy, he discovers two bodies frozen into a glacier. However, when the block of ice containing the bodies starts melting, the bodies disappear and what might have been a career making discovery for Michael turns into a nightmare for the entire research base.This captivating page-turner is most certainly going onto my favorite reads of 2014 list. The story of Michael in the present as well as that of Eleanor and Sinclair in the past unfolds methodically, never giving away too much at once, thus insp... moreiring one to just continue reading. A master of realistic description, Robert Masello makes the reader see the Antarctic with its storms, bleak but interesting landscape, and fascinating marine life in vivid detail. While telling the 19th century part of the tale, he describes Victorian England and the Crimean war with equal skill.The dialogue, especially that of the characters in Victorian England, is realistically adapted for that period. The characters, even the secondary ones, grew on me—not a good idea as some of them naturally have to fall by the way side. Even Sinclair Copley, whose personality became somewhat warped after his Crimean experience, is a likable, well fleshed out character.In the pages of this book you will travel on both 19th century and modern ships, experience life at an Antarctic research base, attend the very first Ascot Gold Cup and relive the fatal charge of the light brigade. Rooted in Turkish folk lore and filled with adventure, mystery and a bit of masterfully written romance, Blood and Ice is a must-read for anybody who loves a well-researched, suspense laden, yet heartwarming, thriller. (Ellen Fritz)
review 2: This book was very brave - however it was poorly executed. It did start off strong and the Antarctica setting was such a great idea, I did enjoy this book for the time that it was introducing the setting. Then the plot deflated. I kept wanting to put it down, I didn't care for the characters and it was all very...bland. It should have been fast paced but it wasn't, and it should have made me care about the characters but it didn't. 2 stars for effort though! less

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