The Terror by Dan Simmons

The Terror

Dan Simmons

936 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 94%
adventurous 75%
tense 73%
mysterious 60%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
emotional 25%
informative 17%
reflective 13%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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