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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Jun 30, 2020 18:56:37 GMT
Just finished this yesterday, and cannot understand the high praise for this over-blown book that, to me, couldn't settle on whether it was historical fiction, horror or fantasy, and was based on the Franklin Expedition. Mr. Simmons rambles on and on, and would have benefited greatly from heavy-duty editing. Maybe I'm missing something, but after slogging my way through this (admittedly the last 100 or so pages were at least interesting), was hoping for a payoff. Nope. Didn't happen.
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Post by theravenking on Jul 1, 2020 0:28:39 GMT
It was so slow that I gave up around the middle. I wonder whether the tv series is any better.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Jul 1, 2020 0:38:56 GMT
It was so slow that I gave up around the middle. I wonder whether the tv series is any better. I really had no interest in the TV series. The book appeared to be interesting from all the reviews. Still not getting it. |
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Post by Zos on Jul 1, 2020 9:53:35 GMT
I would recommend listening to the unabridged audiobook read by Simon Vance. The book certainly lumbers along but he really brings it alive. Best audiobook I've heard.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Jul 1, 2020 21:25:39 GMT
I would recommend listening to the unabridged audiobook read by Simon Vance. The book certainly lumbers along but he really brings it alive. Best audiobook I've heard. I am not going to subject myself to more mind-numbing ramblings. Nuh uh! But thank you for the recommendation! |
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Post by politicidal on Jul 3, 2020 2:27:29 GMT
It was so slow that I gave up around the middle. I wonder whether the tv series is any better. I watched the first series until the middle and then I lost interest. |
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Post by Morgana on Jul 4, 2020 10:44:36 GMT
Just finished this yesterday, and cannot understand the high praise for this over-blown book that, to me, couldn't settle on whether it was historical fiction, horror or fantasy, and was based on the Franklin Expedition. Mr. Simmons rambles on and on, and would have benefited greatly from heavy-duty editing. Maybe I'm missing something, but after slogging my way through this (admittedly the last 100 or so pages were at least interesting), was hoping for a payoff. Nope. Didn't happen. I haven't read the book, but the TV series was very good, in my opinion. |
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