The White Darkness
The White Darkness
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1999
Book Brief
360
Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • Contemporary
1999
YA
14-18 years
850L
Super Short Summary
The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean follows fourteen-year-old Sym, a deaf girl obsessed with Antarctic explorer Titus Oates. Her uncle, Victor, deceives her into traveling to Antarctica instead of France, where he reveals a dangerous plan involving a mythical doorway to the Earth's center, leading to a perilous adventure in the frozen wilderness.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Challenging
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
4,461 ratings
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Review Roundup
Geraldine McCaughrean's The White Darkness offers a gripping adventure set in Antarctica, praised for its vivid descriptions, compelling protagonist, and psychological depth. However, some readers found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally hard to follow. Overall, it’s an evocative tale of survival and self-discovery that captivates its audience.
Who Should Read The White Darkness?
A reader who enjoys The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean would likely have a keen interest in adventure, survival stories, and psychological depth. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Life of Pi by Yann Martel will appreciate the protagonist's struggle against extreme conditions and inner turmoil.
4,461 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
360
Novel • Fiction
Antarctica • Contemporary
1999
YA
14-18 years
850L
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