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Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1)
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I've been gorking out on Urban Fantasy and Romance lately, so mixing it with a FANTASTIC Space Opera was JUST what I needed!
I loved this book because in a lot of ways it humanized a BIG SF world in a way that is normally tough. I cared about the characters, I yelled at them a lot, and I enjoyed every minute! It felt modern and current, and created a really believable world that I wanted to live in and learn about. The politics of Earth vs Mars vs the Fringers, the mystery and vaguely noir-ish subplot...really REALLY good. I recommend to anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi!
And I guess it's part of a future trilogy? Yum!
I loved this book because in a lot of ways it humanized a BIG SF world in a way that is normally tough. I cared about the characters, I yelled at them a lot, and I enjoyed every minute! It felt modern and current, and created a really believable world that I wanted to live in and learn about. The politics of Earth vs Mars vs the Fringers, the mystery and vaguely noir-ish subplot...really REALLY good. I recommend to anyone who enjoys Sci-Fi!
And I guess it's part of a future trilogy? Yum!
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Oooh, this sounds good. I love the idea of a humanized-feeling SF world...and vaguely noir-ish subplots.
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Just added it to my Amazon wish list.Honestly, the only sci fi I''ve ever read that (to my knowledge) qualifies as "space opera" is the Lensmen Series by E.E. "Doc" Smith. I sort of have the impression that he actually invented the space opera. I could be wrong.
Thank you for the recommendation.
And, while I'm at it, thank you for being Penny in Dr. Horrible. :)
Kevin
Glad to hear it worked for you. I think the second one's better. :)
Daniel - Can I ask the name of the second book in the series?
Thanks.
Kevin
Kevin: Caliban's War. I think the release date's June 2012.
Daniel - just to make sure I'm clear: you've already read the second book,and you're recommending it? Thanks.
Actually, Daniel and I are the authors. So you can trust him on this one.The second book is finished, edited, and sitting at the Orbit offices waiting to be made into books. I also think it's better than the first one.
Also, geeking a bit that Felicia read and liked our book.
Kevin: Actually, I wrote (half of) the second book, and I think we got better after having the first one under our belt. Not that I think poorly of Leviathan.
James: I don't know that being one of the authors means you can trust me.
Well, you can be trusted on the date, anyway.
Thanks for creating such a rad series, guys. Eagerly awaiting Caliban's War.
Thanks for the kind words, Morgan. We're struggling through writing the third book right now, so encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Daniel - wow. Thanks for the info. Both are on my Amazon list now.Much appreciated.
Kevin
Sending a sample to my kindle. Probably my next read after I finish The Alloy of Law. Thank you, Felicia. Always a great source of a new book :P
FYI, there's a short story set in this universe that's out. The Butcher of Anderson Station: A Story of The Expanse.
Might want to check that out. :)
Might want to check that out. :)
I loved the first one. Only wish the second wasn't so far away. Sniff...
I'm geeked out by this comment thread; awesome!
William wrote: "I'm geeked out by this comment thread; awesome!"Me, too. I was a little speechless when the dude who I thought somehow managed to snag an advanced copy of the book turned out to be one of the dudes who WROTE the book. It was mortifying and awesome all at the same time. :)
And they are terrible teases! I need it now! ;)Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did Felicia, I've been raving about it :)
Grete wrote: "And they are terrible teases! I need it now! ;)Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did Felicia, I've been raving about it :)"
And we love you for it, Grete.
And we love you for it, Grete."Ok you are forgiven for being teases! Scuse me while I blush and squee a bit *grin*
I really enjoyed this book as well, and I'm looking forward to Caliban's War. :-)
You forgot to mention the vomit zombies!!!!
Finally an epic SciFi worthy of the like of Dune & Star Wars, what we've all been waiting for!
If Daniel and James are still following this thread, I just wanted to let you know that, based on Felicia's recommendation, I just finished Leviathan Wakes and Caliban's War back-to-back, and I wrote a glowing review for Caliban's War, and gave both books five stars. I can't recommend them both highly enough - utterly gripping stories, and great characters. Avasarala was a particular favorite.I eagerly await the third book. Thanks to you both. (And to Felicia!)
Currently reading Leviathan, and cannot easily put it down. Awesome so far!
I started reading this morning and I finished this evening. One Day. That's enough to say that the book attracts me so
I've never been a Sci fi reader but really enjoyed this book. great plot and loved the different story lines that link up. looking forward to reading the next in the series.
They're making it into a SyFy series! Quick, go get on the cast!
I'm working on this book, and I'm just on chapter 3. I already love it!
You actually have a part in the Syfy series for this don't you?
Kevin wrote: "You actually have a part in the Syfy series for this don't you?"nope
Just started the book; bought because I prefer to read books first that become series. Lifetime sciifi fan...who was thrilled to read comments from the authors!
I watched the TV series on Netflix recently (The Expanse) and thought it was fantastic. Had me gripped from beginning to end. That's how i discovered the books so reading this one now.
I haven't watched the TV series yet...is it as good as the books?
I'm not so sure I'd want to live in this version of our solar system, but it's certainly entertaining to visit! Especially knowing that I won't get any zombie vomit on me.
