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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
I returned to the Moscow Underground. Ironically, Metro 2034 is the sequel to Metro 2033! When I listened to the first book in the trilogy my setting was perfect - it was November and the dark, cold, commutes and dog walks were the perfect environment to experience the dystopian nightmare playing out in the post-war subway stations and tunnels of Moscow. I listened to the sequel on some of the longest, brightest days of the year, which didn't match the book's setting but the writer so perfectly depicts the settings of these books that it didn't matter. You feel like you are there.
Metro 2034 is more of a standalone book than a sequel. Only two characters from Metro 2033 returned for this book- Artyom, the protagonist of the first book in a very limited role, and the militant madman, Hunter. The sequel has three main characters: the aforementioned Hunter, who is on a mission to find out what caused his home station, Sevastopolskaya Station, to lose contact with some of the central stations it traded with; Homer, an old man writing a history of the Underground and who decides to join Hunter on his quest; and Sasha, and orphaned teenage girl fleeing the station she and her father were banished from. Along the way they meet a plethora of interesting characters, experience a gamut of post-nuclear horrors, and discover the reason for the loss of communication.
When I read Metro 2033 I printed out a map of the Moscow Underground to follow the path of Artyom's quest, there were so many stations visited and I became disoriented. In the sequel, the plot moved slower and less stations were visited so I was able to keep my bearings without my map. The author is particularly good at character development and world building. I've read a lot of dystopian novels but nothing like these two.
I listened to both books on Audible and the narrator, Rupert Degas, was great. All of the characters had variations of Russian accents and I was able to follow along easily. I hope he narrates the finale, Metro 2035 which I am looking forward to using my next Audible credit on.
I didn't like this as much as Metro 2033 but I'm rounding my 3.5 star rating to 4 stars because of the great writing. and compelling mystery.
Metro 2034 is more of a standalone book than a sequel. Only two characters from Metro 2033 returned for this book- Artyom, the protagonist of the first book in a very limited role, and the militant madman, Hunter. The sequel has three main characters: the aforementioned Hunter, who is on a mission to find out what caused his home station, Sevastopolskaya Station, to lose contact with some of the central stations it traded with; Homer, an old man writing a history of the Underground and who decides to join Hunter on his quest; and Sasha, and orphaned teenage girl fleeing the station she and her father were banished from. Along the way they meet a plethora of interesting characters, experience a gamut of post-nuclear horrors, and discover the reason for the loss of communication.
When I read Metro 2033 I printed out a map of the Moscow Underground to follow the path of Artyom's quest, there were so many stations visited and I became disoriented. In the sequel, the plot moved slower and less stations were visited so I was able to keep my bearings without my map. The author is particularly good at character development and world building. I've read a lot of dystopian novels but nothing like these two.
I listened to both books on Audible and the narrator, Rupert Degas, was great. All of the characters had variations of Russian accents and I was able to follow along easily. I hope he narrates the finale, Metro 2035 which I am looking forward to using my next Audible credit on.
I didn't like this as much as Metro 2033 but I'm rounding my 3.5 star rating to 4 stars because of the great writing. and compelling mystery.
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The first one was better, but I still enjoyed reading this one
Metro 2033 es autoconclusivo, sin embargo su autor decidió años después seguir con el universo en una saga por la repercusión que tuvo. Esta idea en principio me parecía buena, pero creo que dejé demasiado tiempo entre el primero y el segundo de forma que he perdido algo de conexión con las estaciones y toda la Red de metro, cuyos nombres no se hacen nada fáciles.
Este libro me ha gustado por algunas cosas más que el primero, pero por otras mucho menos. Comenzando por la temática es demasiado bélico para mí. En el primero sí sentía más la ciencia ficción, sin embargo en este no tanto, posiblemente por no ser un mundo nuevo a descubrir. Siguiendo con esto el primero me parece que tiene mucha más "magia" en la red de metro que en este parece casi completamente perdida. Los misterios que quedaron al descubierto en el primero no se mencionan si quiera en este y yo siento que me falta algo, aunque está la misteriosa estación Esmeralda.
Lo bueno es que hay mucha más diversidad de personajes y visiones. Esto realmente depende de gusto, puede enganchar menos, pero en situaciones así me pega más. Además tienes a una chica joven, un soldado carcomido y un anciano escritor. Me parece muy buena combinación. De hecho de las reflexiones que me llevo del libro es una de Homero, el anciano, sobre nuestro paso por el mundo y el olvido.
Tiene detalles que están bien, pero se pasa un poco sin pena ni gloria. Final que te deja con curiosidad, pero no te trastoca todo como el primero. También hay referencias al primero que ata ciertas cosas, aunque tampoco era muy necesario.
Este libro me ha gustado por algunas cosas más que el primero, pero por otras mucho menos. Comenzando por la temática es demasiado bélico para mí. En el primero sí sentía más la ciencia ficción, sin embargo en este no tanto, posiblemente por no ser un mundo nuevo a descubrir. Siguiendo con esto el primero me parece que tiene mucha más "magia" en la red de metro que en este parece casi completamente perdida. Los misterios que quedaron al descubierto en el primero no se mencionan si quiera en este y yo siento que me falta algo, aunque está la misteriosa estación Esmeralda.
Lo bueno es que hay mucha más diversidad de personajes y visiones. Esto realmente depende de gusto, puede enganchar menos, pero en situaciones así me pega más. Además tienes a una chica joven, un soldado carcomido y un anciano escritor. Me parece muy buena combinación. De hecho de las reflexiones que me llevo del libro es una de Homero, el anciano, sobre nuestro paso por el mundo y el olvido.
Tiene detalles que están bien, pero se pasa un poco sin pena ni gloria. Final que te deja con curiosidad, pero no te trastoca todo como el primero. También hay referencias al primero que ata ciertas cosas, aunque tampoco era muy necesario.
Honestly other negative reviews sum it up great.
Positives: The book starts out strong, love the atmosphere, the setting and set up character interactions. Hunter and homer have a cool dynamic and contrast. If you leave the book at the end of there first the adventure in the tunnels you got a killer short story.
Negatives: I love a strong female protagonist and Alexandra is not one at all but had so much potential to be. I read 60s scifi books written by old white dudes im familiar with a story where a author doesnt understand women are people too but she was just so ridiculous and spineless while being absolutely boring. All of that despite her having a cool classic hero journeys beginning.
Her falling in love with a older man character she just meet and wanting to change him despite the fact that everything she wants him to change is literally who he is and him constantly confirming that by saying edgy shit. A "love triangle" so unnecessary and eats up so much plot. The book just oozes sexism and doesn't even have the decency to have a interesting plot to make up for it.
I hate writing negative reviews I love this setting, I love the games (To be fair they are sexist too but make it up a bit by mostly ignoring female characters and making you fight mutant bears.)but i hated this book.
Positives: The book starts out strong, love the atmosphere, the setting and set up character interactions. Hunter and homer have a cool dynamic and contrast. If you leave the book at the end of there first the adventure in the tunnels you got a killer short story.
Negatives: I love a strong female protagonist and Alexandra is not one at all but had so much potential to be. I read 60s scifi books written by old white dudes im familiar with a story where a author doesnt understand women are people too but she was just so ridiculous and spineless while being absolutely boring. All of that despite her having a cool classic hero journeys beginning.
Her falling in love with a older man character she just meet and wanting to change him despite the fact that everything she wants him to change is literally who he is and him constantly confirming that by saying edgy shit. A "love triangle" so unnecessary and eats up so much plot. The book just oozes sexism and doesn't even have the decency to have a interesting plot to make up for it.
I hate writing negative reviews I love this setting, I love the games (To be fair they are sexist too but make it up a bit by mostly ignoring female characters and making you fight mutant bears.)but i hated this book.