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Summary: These guys can write.
Review: Great book! These guys can write. I picked this book up at the airport for a long flight and it more than passed the time. Deep characters, great concept. These two authors seem to be know alot about various topics (or at least study up). I couldn't find alot of contradictions or loose ends (always a pet peeve for me).After the book is finished the internet follow-up excerpts are great as well although I'd like to see a few more so I know how it pans out. Of course I've got to add at least one negative just to remain objective....the "physical presence" descriptive references to the billionaire did drag out after awhile. The story of man (and woman) against supernatural astroid. Can't wait for the movie. Job well done. I will be checking out the other titles from this dynamic author duo.
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Summary: Meteors Rock! (Pun Intended)
Review: Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston are in my top ten for writers. They can craft a story like no other. A little sci-fi, a little fact, a little supernatural and a lot of good character development and joila'...great stories. This one involves a team of techno-professionals who must track down and retrieve a meteor of great worth. What happens? Read the book. It's a winner.
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Summary: Excellent. . . till the ending.
Review: Overall, I loved the book. It's my first Child/Preston novel and was quite pleased. The character development was superb and the pacing was perfect. I won't go into the plot because just about every other reviewer has done that already. The only disappointment for me was the ending. When I finished reading the last page I actually said aloud "Gimme a break". It was like the ending of an old 50's scifi thriller. I expected more. Please, don't let this stop you from reading the book. It's well worth the time.
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Summary: Great Story, Disappointing Ending
Review: After reading other Preston-Child novels (Riptide and Thunderhead, both amazing novels), I was optimistic about their next book. I found The Ice Limit to be true to the author's track record up until the ending. It lets down the fast pace the book has set, and leaves many questions. Still a fine ending, just below average for these authors. Overall, I would recommend this book simply for the fantastic first 90% of the story.
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Summary: Best Thriller!
Review: Having read other books by the authors, I knew it would be good but I was surprised at how good! A large cast of characters, an extremely interesting premise and expertly told, the story leaves you breathless. I turned each page in anticipation and was never disappointed. A large meteorite is found in the southern tip of South America and one of the world's richest men decides he must claim this trophy for this museum. An engineering firm is hired to retrieve the rock and the adventure starts. All of the characters were very well drawn with my favorite being the head of the engineering company, Eli Glinn. I can't recommend this book highly enough and eagerly await the sequel (there must be a sequel!). In addition, I agree with other reviewers that a movie would be fantastic.
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Summary: The Ice Limit
Review: It's been a long time since I've read a book with such an unusual story line. Excellent writing technique. I found it easy to visualize the story. The plot was amazing and captured my interest. I've recommended this book to all my friends. If you're looking for a good story, good writing, and an enjoyable experience, read this book! Outstanding.
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Summary: THE ICE LIMIT WAS ICEY HOT FROM THE START
Review: This story was outstanding and suspenseful. It was somewhat different than the other stories Preston and Child has written. But I am a true fan of all their books, so I may be bias. I will not give any details here and I will probably get a NO HELP vote from readers of reveiws, but I will tell you this...the story has great depth in terms of character development. The story may seem slow but it is methodical in its suspenseful writing style. The ending leaves you hanging for a possible sequel. These guys did a great job here. I loved the story and so will you. You should take this review on blind faith that it is good... very good. Tripp
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Summary: The Ice Limit left me cold
Review: I was hooked on Child & Preston after "Relic", and have enjoyed everything they have ever written. "The Ice Limit" was the usual quick enjoyable read; however, I really couldn't get past the ending. It was a decent idea, but not thought out enough, and certainly leaves you hanging...I've never liked that feeling.
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Summary: Great start, OK finish
Review: Lots of authors write great popular fiction, but what really sets Preston and Child apart is the meticulous research they bring to their books. Ice Limit does not disappoint in this regard. The authors introduce a host of technical information without bogging down the plot. The detail is serious, but not overwhelming. In particular, their description of an elite engineering firm and its projects and methods is outstanding. In fact, I would go so far to say that this is their best researched, most tightly plotted book. Ice limit gets of to a great start and doesn't let up until the end. That said, the end seems a little hurried, almost tacked on. It's not bad, but it's so different from the rest of the novel it seems out of place. Ultimately, though, that's a small complaint about an otherwise great novel.
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Summary: This icy novel takes you to the limit of adventure...
Review: I have been a longtime fan of Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child ever since I read their incredibly fun 'Relic' (which still ranks for me as their best release-to-date) I am always excited when I see their next book on the shelf...and after finishing up 'Thunderhead' I just couldn't WAIT to read 'The Ice Limit' although I had my doubts that they could exceed the fantastic adventure I had just finished. Well not only is 'The Ice Limit' better (in MY opinion), they have come up with probably the most surprising ending since the 'The Sixth Sense'. Preston & Child have come up with another winner of a plot, this time we're at the very bottom of the world trying to recover the largest meteorite ever discovered. In fact, it turns out to be MUCH bigger than anyone predicted, making it by far the most valuable item of its kind in history. The problem now is finding a way to transport something so large from the Southern Hemisphere to the East coast of America...Enter Effective Engineering Solutions (EES) a company so certain of their success they actually GUARANTEE they will be able to pull off this amazing stunt. Herein lies the seeds of an incredible adventure which captured me literally from page ONE. I like a book that can seize my interest this way, and Preston & Child seem to have a knack for being able to do it in each of their books. From the eccentric Billionaire who wants the meteorite (Palmer Lloyd) to the mastermind behind moving it (Eli Glinn) and then we have the mysterious Sam McFarlane, who is tapped to help find this massive rock and assist Eli in figuring out all the details of how to move the largest item in history so far. Now if this wasn't action enough (trust me, it is) factor into the situation the Argentinian Navy which has a ship with a renegade captain who is determined--at ANY cost--to see to it that the arrogant Americans NEVER retrieve whatever it is they are looking for (because he doesn't know for sure himself). Preston & Child have once again served up an incredible action/adventure/thriller that keeps the pages turning as well as gives you an amazing surprise at the end--but PLEASE do NOT read ahead and spoil the surprise, trust me, it'll ruin the end if you do, but WOW!! What a GREAT ending! If you are a fan of these two fantastic and creative authors, do NOT hesitate, run out and grab this book and FORGET waiting until it comes out in paperback--this is worth EVERY PENNY in hardback (for the ending alone). Highly recommended.
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