The Terror by Dan Simmons

The Terror

Dan Simmons

784 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The men on board HMS Terror have every expectation of triumph. As part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, the first steam-powered vessels ever to search for the legendary Northwest Passage, they are as scientifically supported an enterprise as has e...

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Moods

dark 93%
adventurous 73%
tense 72%
mysterious 58%
challenging 35%
sad 33%
emotional 23%
informative 17%
reflective 12%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 22%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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