Gripping Action from Start to Finsih

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, it is fast paced and edge of the seat stuff. I couldn't put it down

What did you like best about this story?

The action, and the suspense which built up

Which character – as performed by Sean Mangan – was your favourite?

Shane Schofield of course

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Close to the end

Any additional comments?

If you like military style action books this won't disappoint, although being a brit there was one painful facet.

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I enjoyed this thriller ....

I read this book when it came out years ago and loved it , therefore I wanted it now as an audiobook read out to me - and again I loved the book, as I had forgotten all about the plot ...
fast moving and enticing ...

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Okay

A couple of things going against it...really bad attempts at accents and irritating halts in the narrative. Aside from that it's entertaining enough I guess.

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fantastic book

Another great book by Matthew Reilly, I first read it many years ago and am now working my way back through his book with Audible. Once again, the book was narrated excellently by Sean Mangan

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Ice Station - nonstop action

Non stop action, edge of seat. Couldn't wait to get back to it. This is one extremely lucky guy though. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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I love Scarecrow!

Ice Station was the second Matthew Reilly book that I ever listened to and I fell in love with the characters.
If you're looking for a great action adventure series featuring larger than life characters then Ice Station is a great introduction.

Based in and around an Antarctic research station where Shane Schofield (Scarecrow) and his team have been sent in to provide assistance after an emergency signal was received.

The book is action packed and full of twists and turns that the first-time reader doesn't see coming. I've listened to this book several times and I don't see some of them coming, even now.

Spaceships, multi-national military forces, diving bells, killer whales and more all feature in this book.

I have just finished listening again and I'm waiting patiently on book 5 in the series.

Sean Mangan's narration is perfect. His characterisations just fit so well.

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Weak plot, too many "deus ex machina".

Weak plot, too many "deus ex machina". Maybe ok for a reader after a few solid drinks, once brain is running at 20% of its normal operation.

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Great book

Keeps you engaged from start to finish, really would recommend this book to anybody for an engaging read or listen 😉!

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A fantastical special ops thriller

If you could sum up Ice Station in three words, what would they be?

Fantastical (some stuff is clearly make believe but never feels over the top)
Thrilling (moves along at a good pace, never felt bored)
Intriguing (lots of twists and turns)

What other book might you compare Ice Station to, and why?

I've not read any of the others by this author.
The special ops/military aspect is less serious than an Andy McNabb or Chris Ryan book but may appeal if like me you enjoyed them but were a bit sick of back to Afghanistan.
The pacing reminds me of Dan Brown's books, but the lead character doesn't come off as so smug.

What does Sean Mangan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He does a good job with all the different accents and each character felt different.
His delivery is entertaining. Though at one point he has to read a long list of names, twice, which I expect works better in print.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nope, I did grin at the arrival of a team half way through the book and the innovative but sadly it seems fantastical weapon they brought with them.

Any additional comments?

This references events which I assume took place in the authors book Temple. I haven't read that and don't feel I was kept in the dark but now I have no plans to go back to read it. If you have a urge to read that book, read it first.
Otherwise an entertaining read and I have downloaded the next book with Scarecrow in.

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Told it was good, so I listened

It was recommended to me, but i was disappointed. There was far too much as if the writer was trying to get as much action in as possible. It was like listening to McGyver, James Bond and Firefox all in one.
It is fairly entertaining at that, but was flatly read.

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