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Whiteout by Ken Follett
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3.5 Stars

My second novel by Ken Follett.

The way he explores the minds and emotions of the characters really adds to the overall edginess. He takes you into their heads and you start wondering how some people can be so shallow.

This is a crime mystery/thriller dealing with a deadly virus that is stolen from a laboratory. It is an older book, published in 2004. We have a strong woman named Toni who is the brains on the block (hooray) and her mother who turns out to be a real hoot just when some comic relief is needed!

A lot of relationship drama is spiraling out of control with different members of the family. They are all home for the Christmas holiday and become trapped during a miserable blizzard. The police are on the hunt for the virus thieves and the bad guys are hold-up and too close. A tension filled journey that was part thriller, part procedural.

Library loan 6/19/2021 / book published in 2004
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Reading Progress

June 16, 2021 – Started Reading
June 16, 2021 – Shelved
June 16, 2021 –
page 0
0.0% "Library Loan. A suspense thriller from Follett! I think it might be about a virus and a stolen bunny....."
June 16, 2021 –
page 50
10.66% "A lab and a deadly virus."
June 17, 2021 –
page 150
31.98%
June 18, 2021 –
page 250
53.3% "A deadly virus, stolen"
June 19, 2021 –
page 350
74.63%
June 20, 2021 – Shelved as: library-loan
June 20, 2021 – Shelved as: mystery
June 20, 2021 – Shelved as: read-in-2021
June 20, 2021 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Fran (new)
20 juin 2021 15:19

Fran Holly...awaiting your thoughts!


message 2: by Regina (new) - added it
23 juin 2021 17:45

Regina I love that you're working your way through Follett's books, Holly! I'm going to add this to my December reading list since you mentioned a Christmas blizzard. Thanks!


message 3: by Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo) (new)
23 juin 2021 18:10

Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo) Not so outlandish any more! Great review!


message 4: by Michelle (new)
23 juin 2021 18:26

Michelle Excellent review, Holly! 💗 I love a strong woman in books. This sounds great.


message 5: by Yun (new)
23 juin 2021 18:55

Yun Awesome review, Holly! This sounds like a fun one, and strong women are always a plus! Glad you enjoyed! :)


message 6: by Michael (new)
23 juin 2021 19:13

Michael David (on hiatus) Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you're enjoying his books and have a lot to choose from!


message 7: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new)
23 juin 2021 19:27

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Lovely review, Holls! I’ve been wanting to try his books!


message 8: by Farrah (new)
23 juin 2021 20:15

Farrah Great review Holly! I hear of this author all the time but never read any of his work 🙊


message 9: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 21:15

Holly B Elyse wrote: "wow -- I never even heard of this book! Enjoy, Holly!"

Its from 2004! I've been reading some of his backlist (avoiding the 1,000 page ones though)!


message 10: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 21:15

Holly B Fran wrote: "Holly...awaiting your thoughts!"

Very entertaining Fran, even though it is about an escaped virus! Yikes!


message 11: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 21:16

Holly B Regina wrote: "I love that you're working your way through Follett's books, Holly! I'm going to add this to my December reading list since you mentioned a Christmas blizzard. Thanks!"

It also happens on Christmas Eve! Good timing Regina!


message 12: by Kat (Books are Comfort Food) (new) - added it
23 juin 2021 21:24

Kat (Books are Comfort Food) Excellent review and it’s kind of amazing that a book written in 2004 is still so relevant. I love atmospheric books and I think I will add this. ❣️


message 13: by Canadian Jen (new)
23 juin 2021 21:29

Canadian Jen I love Follett but not sure I will read about this one....Great review, Holly


message 14: by Ceecee (new)
23 juin 2021 21:32

Ceecee Great review Holly 🌷


message 15: by L.A. (new)
23 juin 2021 21:56

L.A. Holly B, thanks for giving us insight to his books. Great review


message 16: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 23:02

Holly B Jayme wrote: "Not so outlandish any more! Great review!"

That made it even scarier!!


message 17: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 23:03

Holly B Michelle wrote: "Excellent review, Holly! 💗 I love a strong woman in books. This sounds great."

It was good!


message 18: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
23 juin 2021 23:03

Holly B Yun wrote: "Awesome review, Holly! This sounds like a fun one, and strong women are always a plus! Glad you enjoyed! :)"

It was eerily timely!


message 19: by Derek (new)
24 juin 2021 00:15

Derek Love to see there's really good depth to the characters. Sounds intriguing! Fab review, Holly!


message 20: by Kat (new)
24 juin 2021 01:08

Kat I've never read any of his books, but this sounds pretty good! Great review, Holly!


message 21: by Tina (new)
24 juin 2021 02:29

Tina I’ve never read Follett but this sounds pretty good! A great review Holly!


message 22: by Bianca (new)
24 juin 2021 03:19

Bianca Nice review. I haven't read Follett, whenever I think I should try, esp his famous books, their size puts me off.


message 23: by JanB (new)
24 juin 2021 03:49

JanB I used to devour his books and loved every one. Terrific review Holly!


message 24: by Sunflowerbooklover (new)
24 juin 2021 03:50

Sunflowerbooklover Terrific review Holly!! Sounds like a goodie!


message 25: by Jen (new)
24 juin 2021 04:09

Jen Great review Holly! And, on the plus side, should I decide to read it: being from 2004 means I won't have to wait ages for it at the library like all the new releases!


message 26: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 13:06

Holly B Michael wrote: "Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you're enjoying his books and have a lot to choose from!"

Thanks Michael! More on my list!


message 27: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 13:08

Holly B Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Lovely review, Holls! I’ve been wanting to try his books!"

He has a new one coming out in November!! Titled Never


message 28: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 13:09

Holly B Farrah wrote: "Great review Holly! I hear of this author all the time but never read any of his work 🙊"

thanks, Farrah


message 29: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 13:12

Holly B Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "Excellent review and it’s kind of amazing that a book written in 2004 is still so relevant. I love atmospheric books and I think I will add this. ❣️"

It was so scary reading about this virus and knowing everything that happened in 2020!


message 30: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 13:13

Holly B Jen wrote: "I love Follett but not sure I will read about this one....Great review, Holly"

Thanks Jen!


message 31: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new)
24 juin 2021 13:48

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you second Follett book went well!


message 32: by Pat (new)
24 juin 2021 13:54

Pat Great review Holly, Follett is an awesome writer but I haven’t picked up one of his books for too long.


message 33: by Melissa (new)
24 juin 2021 20:07

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Super great review, Holly! :)


message 34: by Terrie (new)
24 juin 2021 20:22

Terrie Robinson I love it when family drama is thrown in the mix. Terrific review, Holly! So glad you enjoyed it.


message 35: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:51

Holly B Ceecee wrote: "Great review Holly 🌷"

Thanks Ceecee!


message 36: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:51

Holly B L.A. wrote: "Holly B, thanks for giving us insight to his books. Great review"

Thanks LA!


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:51

Holly B Derek wrote: "Love to see there's really good depth to the characters. Sounds intriguing! Fab review, Holly!"

Thanks Derek!


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:52

Holly B Kat wrote: "I've never read any of his books, but this sounds pretty good! Great review, Holly!"

Very entertaining!


message 39: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:52

Holly B Tina wrote: "I’ve never read Follett but this sounds pretty good! A great review Holly!"

Thanks Tina!


message 40: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
24 juin 2021 21:52

Holly B Bianca wrote: "Nice review. I haven't read Follett, whenever I think I should try, esp his famous books, their size puts me off."

Yes, some are very lengthy. He does have a new one coming out this Fall!


message 41: by Nancy (new)
26 juin 2021 03:49

Nancy Great review, Holly. I still haven’t read any of his books, but I didn’t even realize he also wrote thrillers. I only knew about his historical novels.


message 42: by preoccupiedbybooks (new)
26 juin 2021 12:17

preoccupiedbybooks Wow an escaped virus written about in 2004?!🙊Glad you're enjoying this author Holly!


message 43: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 13:59

Holly B JanB wrote: "I used to devour his books and loved every one. Terrific review Holly!"

Thanks Jan! Can't wait to read his newest.


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 13:59

Holly B Kendall wrote: "Terrific review Holly!! Sounds like a goodie!"

Scary too! Thanks Kendie!


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:00

Holly B Jen wrote: "Great review Holly! And, on the plus side, should I decide to read it: being from 2004 means I won't have to wait ages for it at the library like all the new releases!"

I chose it right off the library shelf! Not as lengthy as most either!


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:00

Holly B Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you second Follett book went well!"

Thanks Meredith!


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:01

Holly B Pat (not getting friend updates currently) wrote: "Great review Holly, Follett is an awesome writer but I haven’t picked up one of his books for too long."

He has a new one for 2021!


message 48: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:02

Holly B Terrie wrote: "I love it when family drama is thrown in the mix. Terrific review, Holly! So glad you enjoyed it."

Melissa wrote: "Super great review, Holly! :)"

Thanks Terrie and Melissa!


message 49: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:03

Holly B Nancy wrote: "Great review, Holly. I still haven’t read any of his books, but I didn’t even realize he also wrote thrillers. I only knew about his historical novels."

I was surprised too, I plan on reading more soon!


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
26 juin 2021 14:06

Holly B preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Wow an escaped virus written about in 2004?!🙊Glad you're enjoying this author Holly!"

It was a scary premise!


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