This was an incredible read from start to finish; now one of my all time favorites!

A real page turner!

Excellent story based on fact and nicely developed. But so many superfluous aspects of this made it a long and tough read. Nevertheless, a good book.

This book wasn't the easiest read, it was dense and heavy; however, it was worth my time and my life stopped until it was finished. I loved it. I loved every page, it stays with me.

During the hot Key West summers, I love to read stories about polar expeditions. This book is a good adventure story with historical detail, engaging characters and a way of pulling the reader into the bleak chill of desolate landscape.

Simmons' Terror winds up well, using multiple perspectives and jumps in time to keep the pace moving. Character development is well done for Crozier and Goodsir, while the rest are underdeveloped or shallow. That said, it's a great ride for the first 80% of the story. Unfortunately, it peters out at the end, as the bridge between Native Arctic Forklore and the reality of how Sir Franklin's crew ends up leads to an unsatisfactory, unbelievable ending that attempts fictional closure in a still unresolved mystery. In the end, you won't regret the read, but you might feel a little cheated given the investment in time and emotion needed to finish this book. (note this is not an uplifting story; those looking for inspiration or redemption most likely will feel cheated.)

i loved this book! I am already looking forward to reading another story from this author.

.....Is an apt Title for this monstrosity. This would have been better if it had been related short stories instead of this rambling mess of a novel.

This book is so great and such a display of this writer's talent! This was my first book by this author, I can't wait to read another by him.

This is a great piece of story telling. Dan Simmons delivers once again.