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A review by oskar0325
METRO 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky
3.0
I have the utmost admiration and respect for the message of Metro 2035 and the rest of the Metro series: that the truth is always worth fighting for, and that the courage to accept this fact is essential in the pursuit of freedom—both personal and societal. It's a kind of bravery that I think echoes through much of the Russian literature I’ve read and I deeply admire it.
That said, as a novel, Metro 2035 did feel like it dragged at times. While the beginning and ending were strong, much of the middle seemed to contribute relatively little in terms of world-building or momentum. I also found the poetic language and distinctive style that I’d so enjoyed in the previous two books to be somewhat diminished here. So although the final book’s message and social commentary remain sharp and relevant, it didn’t quite match the earlier entries in terms of reading enjoyability for me.
That said, as a novel, Metro 2035 did feel like it dragged at times. While the beginning and ending were strong, much of the middle seemed to contribute relatively little in terms of world-building or momentum. I also found the poetic language and distinctive style that I’d so enjoyed in the previous two books to be somewhat diminished here. So although the final book’s message and social commentary remain sharp and relevant, it didn’t quite match the earlier entries in terms of reading enjoyability for me.