[Hunt] conjures the Antarctic convincingly not only in terms of the colors, shapes and textures of the place and its wildlife but also in its vastness and implacable indifference to human life and the passage of time."The New York Times "A fascinating story of lives stripped bare...and the decisions and their consequences that make us what we are."The ObserverSwitching back and forth between the centuries, Rebecca Hunt unfolds these parallel stories with great verve. Her careful control of the narratives and dramatic pacing keeps the tension in each story escalating. She conjures the Antarctic convincingly not only in terms of the colors, shapes and textures of the place and its wildlife but also in its vastness and implacable indifference to human life and the passage of time.The New York Times Book "Nothing short of stunning: an adventure story, a psychological investigation of physical and mental breakdown, and a remarkable account of weather and endeavor."The GuardianIts a remarkable, terrifying, physiological thriller full of natural description so accurate youll check your face for frostbite [...] A frightfully accurate portrait of men and women pushed to the brink of physical and mental anguish, Everland is a work that hits like a sudden winter storm, striking you breathless with its power, horror, and beauty.The Gazette"The horrors of hunger, thirst and frostbite are grotesquely vivid. Most arresting of all is the mental turmoil, which moves from bitchy frustration to full-blown delirium via hope, despair, delusion and guilt with terrifying authenticity."The TelegraphAbout the AuthorRebecca Hunt is an artist and author living in East London. Her first novel, Mr Chartwell, was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award. In October 2011, she was selected as one of 18 artists and writers to join the Arctic Circle residency, an annual expeditionary program aboard a traditional ice-class sailing vessel that voyages to the High Arctic. what are the top ten books to read Everland
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. OutstandingBy M.E. SlaymakerA vivid and immersive read. The story and the language are a pleasure, at times chilling and disturbing but a pleasure to read throughout.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The walrus skull was not the only problem with this book.By smhansonThis book was poorly edited. Rebecca Hunt is a talented writer, and Everland could have been a good read if an editor had watched out for factual errors, confusing points of view throughout, and other distracting issues. Namely, the frequent use of the fbomb, which I don't think British explorers would have used quite so liberally, if at all. Especially in this manner -"He was there a moment ago," Millet-Bass replied, sick beyond endurance of f***ing Dinners.'Do editors just not edit anymore? This is inexcusable. And if a person actually edited this book, here's some advice: deny it.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. good readBy Jacquelyn DotyI bought this book for my husband and he enjoyed it. He said he will read it again after a while.