A while back I was blown away by Shackletons account of his exploits at the pole, and that lingering awe is what drew me to this story. We have the recorded account of a captain and his crew as they become locked in by the ice. It's a very interesting read/listen you get to hear about the practicalities of the physical environment the men build and the social and mental stresses they go through just trying to survive. We also hear about their escapades with Bears and the occasional interaction with the indiginous people. The story as told is mildly engaging and kept me hooked right to the end. As a bonus the reader is excellent and delivers the reading in a delightful bouncy tone that brings the text alive. For more of my reviews visit http://FreeAudioReview.blogspot.com Free Audio Review FNH 2008-11-18 20:32:00 2008-11-18 20:32:00 5 1 5.00