Customer Reviews
Did NOT want this book to end - By: Alianthus, 05 Aug 2007 
I had picked up this book a couple of times in our local library & did not take it each time.
But the third time I did & was SO engrossed in it, that I literallly was never without it; I took it everywhere & read any time I could. The story is so well constructed, so engrossing , the characters SO well developed that you find yourself thinking (now), "I wonder how Alice or Laure or Rooke are??"
I am also so impressed with Rosie Thomas for going out to the Antarctic to thoroughly research her story.
I had never read any of her books before; now, I cannot wait to read more (and luckily there ARE more)
A Love Story With Bite - By: Jenna, 25 Jul 2007 Some authors go to great lengths to do their research & in the case of this novel by Rosie Thomas, it certainly shows.The clarity & depth which she achieves with her writing are truly amazing, as the atmosphere builds quite slowly, but never boringly, throughout the opening chapters, when the reader is introduced to the main characters & their reasons for taking the trip to the Antarctic. At times during the early days at the research station in Kandahar the pace is also a little slow, but just as complacency is about to set in, the narrative begins to gather pace & intrigue to keep the pages turning & the midnight oil burning, until the thrilling climax is reached.
Several surprises are in store that are not mentioned on the cover, which is a great plus compared with many reviews which provide too much information, leaving too little to both speculation & the imagination.
This is a love story with bite & an emotional roller coaster that tugs at the heartstrings. It contains excitement, suspense, geography, geology & biology but the scientific information is provided in simplistic enough terms to be & enhancement to the story.
All in alll a tale not to be missed, I loved it.
Totally absorbing - By: Mrs. J. Redmond, 08 Sep 2006 I thoroughly enjoyed this book although I wasn't sure I would from reading the synopsis, but as I'd enjoyed alll Rosie Thomas's other books I though I'd give it a go. I'm so glad I did. It has to be one of the best books I've ever read, not only for the storyline & the well drawn characters of Alice & the other scientists but also for the stunning descriptions of Antartica at it's best & terrifying worst.
I would highly recommend it.
Sun at Midnight - By: Mrs. C. Calisgil, 10 Jul 2006 I've always been a Rosie Thomas fan; she makes her characters so real by her insight into human emotions & her wonderfully descriptive observations. This story is no exception & the time spent researching for the story is evident too. I was introduced to a place I'd never given a thought to - Antarctica! She reallly transported me there & in doing so opened a new window for me. The theme of love runs through the story, but it explores love from different perspectives. Life isn't perfect & although the story may have the ending that most readers sought, I was left feeling rather sad for Alice's father, who was always 'there' for those he loved, but who seemed to receive very little in return. I guess this is yet another observation of real life! A good read.
Absolutely Riviting - By: , 28 Jan 2006 This book is probably the best book I have ever read. The author writes in such a way that you feel you are living the experience, Set mainly in Antactica the book follows the story of Alice Peel & James Rooker, a romance with gripping lines that keep you on the edge of your seat with every twist & turn. The description of the wild & barron Antactic landscape are so vivid you feel you are there along with the rest of the characters included in this wonderful book. I had great difficulty putting it down & was truely disappointed when I came to the end. This is the first Rosie Thomas book I have read but I guarantee it won't be the last!
