Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1)
Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • Contemporary
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Ice Station by Matthew Reilly, a team of U.S. Marines is dispatched to a research station in Antarctica after a shocking discovery beneath the ice. As they arrive, they face both natural and human threats, leading to intense action and high-stakes survival in the brutal and isolated environment.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly offers a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that readers find exhilarating. The book is praised for its relentless pacing and inventive scenarios. However, some critics note that character development is superficial and the plot occasionally sacrifices believability for excitement. Suitable for fans of high-octane adventure.
Who Should Read Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1)?
A reader who enjoys Ice Station by Matthew Reilly is likely a fan of high-octane, action-packed thrillers with military themes. Similar to readers of Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October or Cussler’s Sahara, they crave adrenaline-fueled adventures and intricate plots, often set in extreme and hostile environments.
37,076 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • Contemporary
2000
Adult
18+ years
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