nnendi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
readingwith_bre's review
3.0
I love the movies that were based on this book. Very similar, but lacking in the novel. The ending was abrupt and unfinished.
forever_fantasy's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cluckingbell's review
It was a bit dry and I wasn't making time to read, and there were holds on it at the library. I hope to get back to it.
merqri's review
3.0
In an expedition in Antarctica, a group of scientists discover a frozen alien. They can thaw the thing for research, or just incinerate it, what would they choose?
This is a brilliant science fiction novella which has some really good science bits. most of the cliches do exist. You have a group of people away in the sandbox, no impact on civilisation so story happens in its own independent time. There is one killer among many. Despite these elements, the book manages to hold your interest for a while. However, soon the claustrophobia settles in, and slowly the narrative goes deranged.
In a single read, this might hold the interest throughout, but I had to read it between various small bursts and that made me wonder if the story is moving at all. Not a long read, worth giving a try for its science part.
This is a brilliant science fiction novella which has some really good science bits. most of the cliches do exist. You have a group of people away in the sandbox, no impact on civilisation so story happens in its own independent time. There is one killer among many. Despite these elements, the book manages to hold your interest for a while. However, soon the claustrophobia settles in, and slowly the narrative goes deranged.
In a single read, this might hold the interest throughout, but I had to read it between various small bursts and that made me wonder if the story is moving at all. Not a long read, worth giving a try for its science part.
kat1776's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
patrickmichael's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kobesmagobes's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0