176 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241441565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
'There is nothing else quite like Ice' Doris Lessing Set in a frozen world that is gradually being devastated by ever-encroaching ice, Anna Kavan's masterwork follows one man's pursuit of a mysterious silver-haired girl to the ends of the earth...
Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
challenging 57%
tense 53%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
sad 23%
emotional 16%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Rape, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence176 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241441565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 March 2021
Description
'There is nothing else quite like Ice' Doris Lessing Set in a frozen world that is gradually being devastated by ever-encroaching ice, Anna Kavan's masterwork follows one man's pursuit of a mysterious silver-haired girl to the ends of the earth...
Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
challenging 57%
tense 53%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
sad 23%
emotional 16%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Stalking, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Rape, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence