Review: Stirring thriller with a lot of angles
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 10, 2014
Ninth Cycle Antarctica is a stirring thriller with a lot of angles. First, there's the mystery of what truly could lie beneath the ice of Antarctica, and anyone who enjoys reading adventure or military expeditions will love this concept and the way Ryan executes it. (Dare I say Crichton-esque?)Beyond that, this story has gripping action, natural dialogue, and human concepts of brotherhood, teamwork and what happens when we're put in a tough spot. Where do our loyalties lie? How strong are our convictions?Unlike many books in the expedition vein, this one actually has female characters, which is refreshing as they are jarringly absent from many similar books. Not only that, but they have personalities and strength.Highly recommended book. I'm interested in reading more of Ryan's work now.