Although it began in russia, the project enjoys plenty of popularity in poland, romania, hungary, ukraine and germany as well. Some of the editingtranslating got a little sloppy towards the end, but nothing to ruin the book. After finishing the book, it isnt so much the story that sticks in your memory, but the geography and setting of the metro, and what more stories could be told there. Dmitry glukhovsky published on january, 20 by dmitry glukhovsky and a great selection of related books, art. Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book. If i had to pick one word to describe metro 2033, it would be immersive. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Artyom illustrates the consequences of the events the ended metro 2033. Metro 2033 book by dmitry glukhovsky 6 available editions. Last light, as well as novels written by other authors within and for the universe of metro 2033 international book franchise 70 books published by october 2015. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust.
Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. The novels that inspired the bestselling games english edition. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. The novels that inspired the bestselling games ebook written by dmitry glukhovsky. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 764 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in july 1st 2005, and was written by dmitry glukhovsky. Free download or read online metro 2033 pdf epub book. English edition by glukhovsky at over 30 bookstores. Aug 09, 2011 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.
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The book describes the consequences of an atomic war. Humanity is nearly extinct and the halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. English edition by dmitry glukhovsky 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. His metro saga is being told across his own novels metro 2033 and metro 2034, the two video games inspired by the books and continuing their storyline metro 2033 and metro. But all the post havent really been quite new so i thought maybe they have redone the translation. Metro 2034 by dmitry glukhovsky 2015, paperback for sale. But this short piece also gives significant background into. Is there an english version of the book metro 2033. Dec 01, 2016 metro 2025 is the final book in the brilliant postapocalyptic series by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. The gospel according to artyom is a bridge to metro 2034. Last light video games an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro.
Metro 2025 is the final book in the brilliant postapocalyptic series by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. A year after the events of metro 2033, the last few survivors of the apocalypse, surrounded by mutants and monsters, face a. Metro 2033 tells the story of a young man named artyom who goes a long way to save his world from mortal danger. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033. Premium hardcover edition of the cult dystopia metro 2033. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read metro 2033. Andrei tarkovskys movie stalker and video games series of the same name were loosely based on it it has nothing to do with chernobyl though, was written 15 years. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. There were times i got spooked a bit reading this in the dark. It also critically examines communism in the former soviet union and the rise of fascism in modern russia. Jan 17, 20 metro 2033 volume 1 of metro by dmitry glukhovsky series volume 1 of metro series. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic science fiction novel by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky abebooks passion for books. Its only survivors strive for existence in the mazes of the moscow subway metro some two decades after the nuclear holocaust. English edition by dmitry glukhovsky overview he novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. I cant wait for the other books to come out in english. Metro 2033 metro, book 1 by dmitry glukhovsky fantastic fiction. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. In the ruins of the apocalypse, mankind fights for survival in the moscow metro in this muchanticipated sequel to the cult international hit, metro 2033 the basis of two bestselling computer games, metro 2033 and metro last light, the metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei. Ukrainian studio 4a games had developed three video games set in the universe.
Last light video games an international bestseller, translated into 35. Buy a cheap copy of metro 2033 book by dmitry glukhovsky. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Metro 2033 he novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. Metro 2033 is a very entertaining novel, containing enough action and suspense to please during a casual read, but also a lot of inspiration in terms of setting. The main characters of this apocalyptic, post apocalyptic story are. Metro 2034, metro by dmitry glukhovsky 9781473204300.
The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I read a lot about the english translation of metro 2033 being horrible and the german translation being way better. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. Please see metro 2033 disambiguation for other meanings. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky online at alibris. The basis of two bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, the metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Its only survivors strive for existence in the mazes of the moscow subway metro some two.
The year is 2033 and the world has long since changed. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. 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. Buy metro 2034 by dmitry glukhovsky from amazons fiction books store. Artyom now has a family and is a stalker someone who travels to the surface of irradiated moscow. Dmitry glukhovsky has 44 books on goodreads with 140308 ratings. But this short piece also gives significant background into his life before and during the apocalyptic event. Dmitry glukhovsky published on january, 20 authors. Formally a scifi novel, metro 2033 describes a dystopia, in which russias presentday society is superficially analyzed and described. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky new paperback book. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. 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 moscow metro.
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