The Terror
by Dan Simmons
The Terror by Dan Simmons holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 21.2K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 769 pages.
About The Terror
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 ever set forth. As they enter a second summer in the Arctic Circle without a thaw, though, they are stranded in a nightmarish landscape of encroaching ice and darkness. Endlessly cold, with diminishing rations, 126 men fight to survive with poisonous food, a dwindling supply of coal, and ships buckling in the grip of crushing ice. But their real enemy is far more terrifying. There is something out there in the frigid darkness: an unseen predator stalking their ship, a monstrous terror constantly clawing to get in.When the expedition's leader, Sir John Franklin, meets a terrible death, Captain Francis Crozier takes command and leads his surviving crewmen on a last, desperate attempt to flee south across the ice. With them travels an Inuit woman who cannot speak and who may be the key to survival, or the harbinger of their deaths. But as another winter approaches, as scurvy and starvation grow more terrible, and as the terror on the ice stalks them southward, Crozier and his men begin to fear that there is no escape.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dan Simmons |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 769 |
| Genres | Horror, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,225 |
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What genre is The Terror?
The Terror is categorized as Horror, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Terror worth reading?
Based on 21.2K reader ratings, The Terror has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Terror?
The Terror has 769 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Terror?
The Terror was written by Dan Simmons. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Terror?
The ISBN-13 for The Terror is 9780316017440.0.
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