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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The library was easily the best part imo. I was very impressed with the world building. But the story itself was just too slow for my liking. If it was a bit faster then I think I would have really enjoyed it.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I went into Metro 2033 expecting a straightforward post-apocalyptic thriller, but ended up really enjoying its slow-burning, dark atmosphere and sharp social commentary. The writing and language were both excellent and highly quotable, and the world-building was imaginative and well thought out. The plot, while perhaps a bit repetitive at times, ultimately led to an intriguing conclusion that left me excited to see what happens in the next book in the series.
In some ways, I think the book can be read as an allegory for the challenges faced by post-Soviet Russian society: a sudden and unexpected societal upheaval leaves an ideological vacuum in its wake, fueling internal conflict and projecting aggression toward a perceived external enemy—whose intentions may, in fact, be more benevolent than they appear.
In other ways, the story follows the arc of a traditional hero's journey, with the young protagonist setting out on an epic quest and passing through a series of environments, each embodying a distinct ideology or worldview. The way these different philosophies were presented often bordered on caricature, and by the end, Artyom seems to embrace a kind of pseudo-mystical individualism—something that reminded me of the worldview in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, which I found a bit odd.
All in all, a very interesting novel.
In some ways, I think the book can be read as an allegory for the challenges faced by post-Soviet Russian society: a sudden and unexpected societal upheaval leaves an ideological vacuum in its wake, fueling internal conflict and projecting aggression toward a perceived external enemy—whose intentions may, in fact, be more benevolent than they appear.
In other ways, the story follows the arc of a traditional hero's journey, with the young protagonist setting out on an epic quest and passing through a series of environments, each embodying a distinct ideology or worldview. The way these different philosophies were presented often bordered on caricature, and by the end, Artyom seems to embrace a kind of pseudo-mystical individualism—something that reminded me of the worldview in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, which I found a bit odd.
All in all, a very interesting novel.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No