Should Mr. Simmons decide to write another novel about the Arctic, he needs to do the research necessary to learn about his topic. I realize this book is fiction and as such, not every description of the region where the story takes place need to be completely accurate, but Mr. Simmons' descriptions of the Arctic, sea ice behavior, and human survival in extreme cold are so outrageous they seriously detract from the story. The story line if fairly interesting, but the book is long and parts of it are tedious. Thus, I often found myself feeling like I was wading through the book rather than eagerly turning the pages as I would do with a really good novel.
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Alaska Trees & Shrubs 2ND Edition by Les Viereck
Steve Sparrow, October 28, 2007
This book sets the standards for other books on woody species in Alaska. It is authoritative, well-written, and easy to read.(3 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
The Terror: A Novel by Dan Simmons
Steve Sparrow, July 25, 2007
Should Mr. Simmons decide to write another novel about the Arctic, he needs to do the research necessary to learn about his topic. I realize this book is fiction and as such, not every description of the region where the story takes place need to be completely accurate, but Mr. Simmons' descriptions of the Arctic, sea ice behavior, and human survival in extreme cold are so outrageous they seriously detract from the story. The story line if fairly interesting, but the book is long and parts of it are tedious. Thus, I often found myself feeling like I was wading through the book rather than eagerly turning the pages as I would do with a really good novel.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)