Review: Fast paced action and great education on Antarctica
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 29, 2013
Luke Searle is an Aussie glaciologist who has been assigned to a project on the antarctic Pig Island glacier.  He has his own personal demons which play into the plot.  The project leader is Maddie Wildman.  They do not have a great rapport which adds to the story line.  Their research base is attacked and they have to survive on the isolated and deadly continent.I enjoyed the details of the research station as well as the glacier itself.  I normally read for pure enjoyment, relaxation and laughs.  This book will not help you relax.  You will be reading as quickly as you can to find out what happens next.  I think the plot is a very true basis for what we will need to deal with in the near future with Antarctica.  If you don't want to learn anything about Antarctica, you may still enjoy the book, but could get a tiny bit bored with the geology and ice discussions.  I was not bored, I found it very interesting.The last chapter was a little disappointing for me, but it did not bother me enough to lessen the rating for the book.