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I liked this story. A lot. It's thought through well and it rattles along at a fearful pace. A relatively sedate introduction explodes into action very suddenly and from that moment, the action sequences come thick and fast. Charlie has to think on his feet and the book does a great job of following his thought processes without ever losing momentum. The isolation of the desolate and icy mountain environment comes through very strongly and the antagonists (I'm saying no more than that about them!) are described vividly. In terms of keep-you-up-at-night horror, ''Whiteout'' does a brilliant job and it's an impressive debut by Gabriel Dylan. And I loved the twist at the end - hopefully, it means we can expect more from this world.
It's not perfect. I'd have liked the supporting cast to have been drawn with a bit more depth, despite the high body count, and some of it felt just a tad too video game-esque for my taste. But these are nitpicks. Fans of horror will thoroughly enjoy this mountainous outing and it's a great inclusion on Stripes's impressive ''Red Eye'' list. If you're the kind of horror reader who enjoys as many jump-out-of-your-skin moments as possible and who likes the combination of a creepy isolated environment with a page-turning drive forward, ''Whiteout'' is the book for you. It's an impressive debut from Gabriel Dylan and I'll be looking forward to his next book.
Recommended!
