Metro 2033 author dmitry glukhovsky interview digital trends. Metro 2033 is the book that formed the basis of the popular video game series for which it is perhaps better known, set in a world that has been devastated by nuclear war, where the remains of what is left of humanity have been forced to seek shelter in the moscow metro system. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. There were times i got spooked a bit reading this in the dark. Some of the editingtranslating got a little sloppy towards the end, but nothing to ruin the book. Strong and viable mutants dont emerge from a radiation in several years. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the.
I played the game then wanted to read the book so did. Metro 2033 is way better with the developement of enemies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After the nuclear holocaust, a new fear is born, underground the year is 2033, the world has been reduced to rubble, and humanity is nearly extinct, halfdestroyed cities having. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. I cant wait for the other books to come out in english. Last light an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. To set the stage, both the book and the game end with artyom climbing to the top of ostankino tower to help guide a volley of missiles into the heart of the dark ones territory in moscows botanical gardens, hoping to wipe them out for good and save the metro. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation.
It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. Although it began in russia, the project enjoys plenty of popularity in poland, romania, hungary, ukraine and germany as well. Please dont just grab a random torrent site and slap it on, please make sure it is actually what i am after. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and. Other similarish books ive read and enjoyed are fahrenheit 451, the giver, and the hunger games series. My other half recommended that i read metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky so i figured id give it a go.
The breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. About as much realistic as most of the postapocalyptic books, films, and games. Get free shipping on metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, from. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033. He had really enjoyed it and id enjoyed watching him play the game so i grabbed the book. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Metro 2033, by dmitry glukhovsky, follows a similar path. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro.
Metro 2033 is a russian novel to boot, so one should expect it to have long passages where the main character considers philosophy, religion, and the meaning of life. If i had to pick one word to describe metro 2033, it would be immersive. Known as metro 2, or d6, the rumor holds that this secret network runs in parallel to the moscow metro. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise.
I was wondering where i could download an ebook or audio book in english of metro 2033. Like the citystates of ancient greece, individual stations govern themselves sometimes banding together to. At least 50% of the novel is devoted to such meanderings, which is perfectly fine for a novel, but if the video game were to follow suit, people would stop playing it after twenty. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. It also critically examines communism in the former soviet union and the rise of fascism in modern russia. This book is amazing, its so well written that you can totally imagine being there and its really made me want to go to russia to have a look around. I love the book and want something similar as my next read. Download metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky english torrent or any other torrent from other ebooks direct download via magnet link. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ukrainian studio 4a games had developed three video games set in the universe. Like the citystates of ancient greece, individual stations govern themselves sometimes banding together to form small nations. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky with free delivery. He stood right at the edge of the lighted area and then, as loudly. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. Actually, i may be a little biased, since i know the author, but i do think it is one of the better modern apocalyptic. I will probably also read metro 2034 or something else by dmitry glukhovsky at. This is the platform on which metro 2033 was founded. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Now i decided to try out the game, and a lot of people told me that the differences plot and stuff is very different from the book. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Anyway, i havent read the book metro 2033 its apparently impossible to find in american for less than 50 bucks, but i loved the story of the game and the book is more detailed and touches on a. The novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro.
A year after the events of metro 2033 the last few survivors of the apocalypse, surrounded by mutants and monsters, face a terrifying new danger as they hang on for survival in the tunnels of the. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Formally a scifi novel, metro 2033 describes a dystopia, in which russias presentday society is superficially analyzed and described. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033 showing. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in. Artyom go have a look artyom rose reluctantly from his seat by the fire and, shifting the machine gun from his back to his chest, headed towards the darkness. Known as metro2, or d6, the rumor holds that this secret network runs in parallel to the moscow metro. Southern comfort, which is set mainly in afghanistan, after kabul has been obliterated by nuclear bombs. If however, your brother enjoyed metro 2033 primarily as an adventure story, then i could suggest s. Over 2,000,000 copies of metro 2033 have been sold worldwide. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic firstpersonshooter, set in the underground community built in the ruins of a russian municipal train system, based on the bestselling novel by dmitry glukhovsky. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. Feb 28, 2012 metro 2033 ebook written by dimitri glhukovsky. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface.
I will probably also read metro 2034 or something else by dmitry glukhovsky at some point as well. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. I found some places where i really chosed to not kill a group of them, because, while i was sneaking, i listened to his chat about their family with his comrades at a fireplace, some enemies dialogs are so well designed, that you really think twice before your actions,on the other hand. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sep 06, 2011 metro 2033 is a book that constantly has you thinking that things will start getting exciting just over the next page but it never really does. Jul 27, 2011 metro 2033 ebook written by dmitry glukhovsky.
Dmitry glukhovsky is russian book author, journalist and playwright, author of novels metro 2033, futu. Set following a nuclear war in the early 21st century, the remnants of humanity now live underground in the moscow subway system. I have bought the game, and if the book is good from the amount i will read then i will buy it. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. May 30, 2018 the basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. Jan 17, 20 set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read metro 2033. Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. There is a twist in the tale but this literally happens in the last few pages by which time the end of the books feels like a bit of a mercy. A fanmade map of european locations from the series.
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