Comments on: Book Review: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:18:09 +0000

I really liked Ice! I can’t usually read a book them read it again because I get bored with it, but I just get so stuck in everything that the characters are doing. But it sounds like East is better than Ice so maybe I’ll buy that one:)

By: Serenity

Serenity — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:37:24 +0000

this book was really amazing, its really worth trying to read it. i think i kinda made it my favorite book. its really sweet, what they all do for each other.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:16:03 +0000

I read East first, and Im reading Ice right now, and was wondering whether East is written by the same person, or something cuz the stories were sooo similar! So both books are part of the same story-retelling? Hm. Alright! haha yay! I found out! : )

By: natally

natally — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:50:06 +0000

i read this book along time ago and i think that rose and neddy should have fallen in love and had 12345678910 kids.

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By: Lynz

Lynz — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:02:30 +0000

East is indeed the retelling to go with, if you’re only going to go with one. I felt pretty much the same way you did about Ice. It was rushed, and the second half was waaaay weaker than the first half. I also felt like there was still a bit of a disconnect between Cassie and Bear, even at the end. I mean, I know he apologized for the birth control thing, but I wanted him to actually understand why it was so bad, and I didn’t think that he did. Which drove me nuts, because a baby? That’s not something you can undo, and it changes your life. That’s not a decision you make without talking to your partner. That’s not something you make assumptions about. You just… don’t. (/rant)

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:47:31 +0000

Sweet. I’m gonna have to pick it up. I’m always on the hunt for a good retelling of this particular tale. Parts of it frustrate me and I live in hope of it being perfectly handled.

Great review, Thea.

By: Thea

Thea — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:40:37 +0000

Celia and Dishonor – Wow, that’s two emphatic recommendations! Ok, bumping up East to the top of the TBR! Thanks for the recommendation – I’m really excited to give it a try

By: Dishonor

Dishonor — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:28:58 +0000

East was–IS–the definitive retelling. I discovered it in the middle school library, and I’ve ready it compulsively since.
Do give it a try. Incredible doesn’t do it justice.

By: Celia

Celia — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:23:31 +0000

East IS the definitive retelling. Love that book. Enjoy it!