Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Truly dreadful

Perhaps it was my own mistake, thinking this would be an account of the Franklin Expedition, in which I have always had an historical interest. That said, this is a horror novel that uses the Franklin Expedition as its background. The plot is improbable; most of the characters are impenetrable or unlikeable. For fans of this author, I am sure this is a great read. For myself, I couldn't give the book away to someone else soon enough.