The Blue Ice vs The Storybook Killer: Which Should You Read?
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The Blue Ice
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Ten years after George Farnell's disappearance, two lines of poetry and a lump of mineral ore are found. It's enough to send mineral expert Bill Gansert to Norway. But word of his findings has leaked out and Gansert…
The Storybook Killer
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A must-read chilling US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis! ⚡️ Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Tess Gerritsen and You! 🎬📚Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill…
The verdict
- The Blue Ice is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for The Storybook Killer.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The Blue Ice | The Storybook Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (449) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (3) | — |
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Reception
| The Blue Ice | The Storybook Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 449 | — |
| Editions | 30 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 179 | — |
| Reading it now | 59 | — |
| Written reviews | 31 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 46 | — |
| Pages | 246 | 440 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: The Blue Ice or The Storybook Killer?
The Blue Ice is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Blue Ice (246 pages, ≈ 4 h 33 m); The Storybook Killer (440 pages, ≈ 8 h 09 m).
Which is harder to read: The Blue Ice or The Storybook Killer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Blue Ice: Challenging; The Storybook Killer: Moderate.