Book Review: The Terror by Dan Simmons

[evadne_noel]

Disclaimer: I listened to this book on CDs on my way to work. I count this, though purists may disagree. I’m certain this book is as good in written form.

The Terror by Hugo Award winner Dan Simmons is a historical/horror novel about the Franklin Expedition to find the Northwest Passage to the Pacific. Just to get this out of the way: basically

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[piyo_halliwell]

Ooo, I've been on the lookout for something new to read. Maybe I'll give this a try. That platypus sex, yeah, that got me right there, lol.

[evadne_noel]

It's a really good book, but, yeah. Platypus sex. I have no idea what he was thinking.

[ctrl_a]

Did not read past the cut, but . . . waitaminute. Frozen wasteland? Monster that eats you? Dude, he totally had the same thing in Endymion. I guess he writes in so many genres that people don't notice similarities? (Or maybe they're different enough that they don't really count as rehashing?)

[evadne_noel]

I hope it's that they're different enough that it doesn't count. I haven't gotten to Endymion, but my inner cynic is going "Hmmmm," now.

[bending_sickle]

I swear I saw a book like this at a bookstore ages past, only it was about Shackelton's Expedition, with added Ice-monster. I've looked all over the place but can't give you any proof it exists. And I'm sure it's not this one either, which is very frustrating. *grumble*

[evadne_noel]

Man, look at all these failed Arctic expeditions. Rampant Ice Monsters aside, what the hell was wrong with these people?

P.S. Do not get in Shackelton's way.

[irishmastermind]

OK, anything with platypus sex and ice monsters needs to be read. Added to my list!

[evadne_noel]

They're definitely good talking points for introducing the book. Hey, even the worst of it is hilarious!

[anonymous]

Platypus sex? LOL. Just... lol.

A mate of mine has recently read this, but when I asked her about it, there was a suprising lack of platypuses in her answer. I wonder why? :P

And hey, your back! I was wondering what had happened to you XD

- Catzle

[evadne_noel]

Obviously your friend was not as struck by the platypuses as I was. Perhaps she paid more attention to the actual story.