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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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![Kevin](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1283001500p1/4068884.jpg)
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
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Thanks.
![James Corey](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1573162338p1/4436008.jpg)
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.
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Thanks for creating such a rad series, guys. Eagerly awaiting Caliban's War.
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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. :)
![Kevin](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1283001500p1/4068884.jpg)
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. :)
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Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did Felicia, I've been raving about it :)
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Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did Felicia, I've been raving about it :)"
And we love you for it, Grete.
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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. :-)
![Kevin](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1283001500p1/4068884.jpg)
I eagerly await the third book. Thanks to you both. (And to Felicia!)
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