Icefields
Icefields
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Canadian Rockies • 1890s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Icefields by Thomas Wharton follows a British doctor exploring the Canadian Rockies at the turn of the 20th century. He becomes fascinated with the vast landscapes and glaciers while encountering various adventurers. The story delves into themes of nature, exploration, and personal discovery set against the backdrop of a slowly retreating glacier.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Fantastical
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Thomas Wharton's Icefields is widely praised for its vivid prose and atmospheric setting, capturing the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Reviewers appreciate its rich imagery and intricate narrative structure. However, some critique its slow pace and complex storyline, which might not appeal to all readers. Overall, it is a thoughtful exploration of obsession and nature.
Who Should Read Icefields?
Readers who appreciate Icefields by Thomas Wharton typically enjoy lyrical prose and historical fiction with an element of mystery. Fans of Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News or Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient may find similar appeal in Wharton's atmospheric storytelling and exploration of human and natural landscapes.
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Novel • Fiction
Canadian Rockies • 1890s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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