The Terror
by Dan Simmons
Taste attributes: historicalhorroradventurefresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearbig & variedhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentaryself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeA dark historical novel that is stylised and expansive. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The bestselling author of Ilium transforms the story of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition into a devastating historical adventure that will chill you to your core.The men on board Her Britannic Majesty's Ships Terror and Erebus had every expectation of triumph.
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- Author
- Dan Simmons
- Published
- 2007
- Pages
- 770
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- Open Library
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