Metro 2033 was developed by 4a games in ukraine, and was released on microsoft windows and xbox 360 in march 2010 the game logo in the box art cover features a geometric sans serif with a grunge touch, which is very similar to agit prop designed by sergey kazakov. Roman metroromane 1 german edition and millions of other books are available for instant access. Metro 2033 author on books 10year long journey to the screen. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. It is a modern day classic and deserves to be read by everyone. Not many authors understand pacing, atmosphere, and worldbuildingbut these things in metro 2033 are unparalleled. 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. Reading around the net, i managed to go into the book with relatively.
Metro 2033 is the greatest novel written in the postapocalyptic genre. 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. But theyre mostly all in eastern european languages such as polish, hungarian, russian, etc. Last light an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro.
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. I only read metro 2033 but i want to look into 2034 before last light launches and now that i read about these other metrouniverse books might aswell read some. 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. Its creepy as hell, its amazingly paced, and the atmosphere of the moscow metro is oppressive and suffocating. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. I have bought the game, and if the book is good from the amount i will read then i will buy it. Please dont just grab a random torrent site and slap it on, please make sure it is actually what i am after. A few score thousand survivors live on in the moscow metro the biggest airraid shelter ever built. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky with free delivery. Theres also many more books called the universe of metro 2033 book series thats a combination of many authors contributing not just dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 is a survival horror firstperson shooter video game, based on the novel metro 2033 by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. Although it began in russia, the project enjoys plenty of popularity in poland, romania, hungary, ukraine and germany as well. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro.
Is there an english version of the book metro 2033. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book. Humanity is nearly extinct and the halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Last light, and interweaves with the wider metro saga contained in dmitrys. 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. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of.
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. Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham. I was initially put off from the book because of the postapocalyptic setting, which frankly i feel has been done to death at this point. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. Description metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky the year is 2033. The gospel according to artyom is a bridge to metro 2034. Following some manner of nuclear apocalypse, humanity in the year 2033 survives in the vast metro system of moscow, split into various factions and governments. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro. Refresh your knowledge of the metro series in the run up to exodus dlc this summer with the original book series. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise.
Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. Artyom, a young resident of an outlying station, takes it upon himself to journey around the system, seeking aid for his home in. Dmitry glukhovsky is a russian writer and journalist. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79.
Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. If it is artyoms philosophising, and the predictions about the future, that he enjoyed, then i would recommend the sacred book of the werewolf by viktor pelevin very near future, with fantastic elements or day of the oprichnik by vladimir sorokin. The breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. While i dont have a good enough pc to play the computer game, i was quite eager to read the metro 2033 book that spawned it, being the postapocalyptic fanboy that i am. Dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 was something of a phenomenon in his native russia. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter video game with survival horror and stealth elements, based on the novel metro 2033 by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 he novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. 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. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests.
Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. 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. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. I just finished reading the book metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust.
Ok, then its just that the other apocalyptic dystopian novels that i can think of, have a much higher sexandbadlanguage quotient. The dark and melancholy future of metro 2033 is equally suited to both the science fiction and horror genres. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky fantasy fiction books at. He stood right at the edge of the lighted area and then, as loudly. Ukrainian studio 4a games had developed three video games set in the universe. The novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. I had already played the video game of the same name last year. 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. Beneath the ruins of postapocalyptic moscow, in the tunnels of the metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside and within. 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. But this short piece also gives significant background into his life before and during the apocalyptic event. 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.
At 18, he published his first novel, metro 2033, a postapocalyptic dystopia inspired by the chaos of 1990s russia and set in moscows subway. It had been possible to develop a route by considering only the length of the journey and not how it would change the traveler walking it. Glukhovsky began posting chapters of his work online, soon gathering thousands of followers eager for his next instalment. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033. Get free shipping on metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, from. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Artyom illustrates the consequences of the events the ended metro 2033. Metro 2033 book pdf english version download full free. 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.
His first novel, metro 2033, a postnuclear dystopia set in the moscow subway, the worlds biggest bomb. Metro exodus continues the storyline as told in the games metro 2033 and metro. Glukhovskys vision is a triumph for postapocalyptic literature. Prophet has released the multi language version of metro last light complete edition for pc. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. I was wondering where i could download an ebook or audio book in english of metro 2033. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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