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Mac and Dave were in the throes of packing up at the crevasse where they’d been working – they were looking forward to getting back to Hope Station, the Australian base. Winter was settling in and most of the engineers and scientists had left Antarctica for the season; there would only be eight of them left on base for the duration…
Luke Searle had lived on the base for around seven years, going home to Melbourne only occasionally. He loved the research; as a glaciologist he could appreciate the ...more
Luke Searle had lived on the base for around seven years, going home to Melbourne only occasionally. He loved the research; as a glaciologist he could appreciate the ...more
This is the first work I've read by LA Larkin and I was impressed from the first page to the last.
There were lots of things to like about Thirst, but most importantly it was a page-turner, a book that kept me wanting to come back for more.
I also really enjoyed the setting of Antarctica. Although I’ve never been there, I felt that Larkin captured the environment incredibly well--particularly the feeling of penetrating cold and the sense of complete isolation.
Finally, I liked the way Larkin inter ...more
There were lots of things to like about Thirst, but most importantly it was a page-turner, a book that kept me wanting to come back for more.
I also really enjoyed the setting of Antarctica. Although I’ve never been there, I felt that Larkin captured the environment incredibly well--particularly the feeling of penetrating cold and the sense of complete isolation.
Finally, I liked the way Larkin inter ...more
“Snow algae. Look at the colours: the pink algae, the white ice, the blue sky – it’s breathtaking. It’s untouched. Antarctica is like the Garden of Eden before man cocked it up.” – Thirst
The blurb doesn’t do this impressive environmental thriller justice. Based on that alone, I probably wouldn’t have picked up this book. So thank you to everyone who recommended it.
This action-packed thriller has it all: a unique setting, fast pace, engaging characters (especially Maddie and Luke), a high body co ...more
The blurb doesn’t do this impressive environmental thriller justice. Based on that alone, I probably wouldn’t have picked up this book. So thank you to everyone who recommended it.
This action-packed thriller has it all: a unique setting, fast pace, engaging characters (especially Maddie and Luke), a high body co ...more
A very clever idea. Reads a bit like a Matthew Reilly - very fast-paced! I'll be looking out for more books by L.A. Larkin!
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Feb 20, 2014
Donna
marked it as to-read
