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Chargement... The Plague Forgepar Jason M. Hough
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. This is the conclusion of the Dire Earth Cycle; or is it? It seems to me that there could be a continuation. I see from Hough's website that he has finished the first draft of a new book but I couldn't tell if it is the same world as this or something altogether different. I would read more of his work either way. In this book the breakaway group that went to the second elevator in Belem Brazil have to try to get the remaining 3 keys. Tania Sharma and Vanessa and Pablo head in the northern direction towards Central America while Skyler and Ana head East towards Africa. Skyler decides to take Richard Blackfield with him because after Africa they are heading on to Darwin to get the key that Grillo had taken from Samantha. Sam, Prumble and Skadz are detailed to get the key and rendezvous with Skyler outside of the Darwin Aura. The story skips from place to place and often leaves one group on the edge of some major development while we catch up with one of the other groups. This certainly builds tension. I found it hard to envision some of the places the teams end up. The Builders have constructed buldings and ships that frequently change shape dramatically. There seemed to be a little too much of this in this book and I stopped even trying to make sense of it. That's my one major criticism of the book. Otherwise I thought it was well conceived and action-packed. The more I kept reading the book, the less and less I was rooting for anyone to finish getting the parts up the the Builder ship. And the last part of summing up who the Builders were and why they were doing it just felt like I read a 3 book prequel to a whole new series. If you like two fisted SF with a heavy dystopian feel then this is for you. But I think I am done here. Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Appartient à la sérieDire Earth Cycle (3)
Fiction.
Science Fiction.
Thriller.
HTML:The Plague Forge delivers an unbeatable combination of knockout action and kick-ass characters as the secrets to the ultimate alien mystery from The Darwin Elevator and The Exodus Towers are about to be unraveled. The hunt is on for the mysterious keys left by the alien Builders. While Skyler’s team of immune scavengers scatters around the disease-ravaged globe in search of the artifacts, Skyler himself finds much more than he expected in the African desert, where he stumbles upon surprising Builder relics—and thousands of bloodthirsty subhumans. From the slums and fortresses of Darwin to the jungles of Brazil and beyond, Skyler and company are in for a wild ride, jam-packed with daunting challenges, run-and-gun adventure, and unexpected betrayals—all in a race against time to finally answer the great questions that have plagued humanity for decades: Who are the Builders, and what do they want with Earth? Praise for The Darwin Elevator “A hell of a fun book.”—James S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddon’s Gate “[Jason M.] Hough’s first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon’s short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’ series.”—Library Journal (starred review) “The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It’s a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.”—Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles “Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly “Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll want more.”—Analog “A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.”—SF Signal “Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!”—Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist “Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall.”—Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I'd read more by this author, especially if he continues to explore this universe, but will probably continue to be distracted by shiny romance novels.
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