Actually, i may be a little biased, since i know the author, but i do think it is one of the better modern apocalyptic. This page contains a list of cheats, codes, easter eggs, tips, and other secrets for metro 2033 for pc. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. Other similarish books ive read and enjoyed are fahrenheit 451, the giver, and the hunger games series. Last light, and interweaves with the wider metro saga contained in dmitrys. Russians, slavs in general, are morewell morose isnt quite the right word.
However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky and advertised on the official metro 2033 website. Sep 06, 2011 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. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. Southern comfort, which is set mainly in afghanistan, after kabul has been obliterated by nuclear bombs. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. The original creator of metro series, dmitry glukhovsky, already confirmed it was in preproduction. A fanmade map of european locations from the series. 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. If you like metro 2033 you might like similar books metro 2034, metro 2035, futu. Metro 2033 he was tall and obviously battlehardened, broadshouldered and thickset, with a completely shaven head. 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. 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. His first print run in russia of 100,000 copies sold out within 3 months. For metro 2033 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic setting.
This isnt exactly news as he released a statement about it months ago and buzz has already been around the metro forums. Oct 25, 2018 two of the biggest video game properties based on fictional novels are the witcher and metro 2033. Its like a modern stalker, and theres a sequel coming next year. My other half recommended that i read metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky so i. Last light, no books in the series were released in a country where english is the prominent language. If however, your brother enjoyed metro 2033 primarily as an adventure story, then i could suggest s. Sequels followed and, in 2010, a video game adaptation of the book. However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky and advertised on the official. Dutch edition and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Andrei tarkovskys movie stalker and video games series of the same name were loosely based on it it has nothing to do with chernobyl though, was written 15 years. Just picked up some books while on vacation, and among them was the excellent metro 2033 which the game is based off of.
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. I enjoyed metro 2033 quite a lot but ive decided not to read metro 2034 and 2035 as many have found them disappointing. Metro 2033 author on books 10year long journey to the. Ok, then its just that the other apocalyptic dystopian novels that i can think of, have a much higher sexandbadlanguage quotient. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. If i recall though, the book is free online and you could find it. This is the story of metro exodus, but with more people joining the spartans on their quest from moscow, including but not limited to khan, pavel and the still breathing cast of 2034. Some books from the universe of metro 2033, like piter, towards the light and into the darkness, have been translated to a number of european languages, such as german, polish and swedish. Apr 22, 20 just picked up some books while on vacation, and among them was the excellent metro 2033 which the game is based off of. His first novel, metro 2033, a postnuclear dystopia set in the moscow subway, the worlds biggest bomb shelter, was written as an online interactive experiment and published on his own website as a free project in 2002, then completed in 2004.
Books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic setting. Bourbon, khan and miller are all still present, though miller is called melnik in the books. The metro 2033 books are a perfect way to flesh out the metro games universe and actually see what the whole series was based on in its original, unadulterated, literary form. Apr 17, 2017 there are quite a few, but both manage to present an excellent story, atmosphere and create a vibrant world. The metro 2033 books are a perfect way to flesh out the metro games. Universe of metro 2033 book series the universe of metro 2033 russian. If youve discovered a cheat youd like to add to the page, or have a correction, please. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system.
Last light are being remastered for rerelease, which is a funny thing. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033 showing 117. 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 moscow metro. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033 showing. I only read metro 2033 but i want to look into 2034 before last light launches and now that i read about these other metro universe books might aswell read some. He was dressed in a long and wellsewn leather cloak, which, in this day and age, was a rarity. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033.
Prior to 2014 and the video games metro 2033 and metro. The story in last light is going to be very different from the book i believe he said. Since the game metro 2033 is another game based off the. Metro 2033 is a survival horror firstperson shooter video game, based on the novel metro 2033 by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 was developed by 4a games in ukraine, and was released on microsoft windows and xbox 360 in march 2010. This isnt exactly news as he released a statement about it months ago. Metro exodus continues the storyline as told in the games metro 2033 and metro. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Dmitry glukhovsky was awarded the encouragement award of the european science fiction society for metro 2033. Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book. My brother was a huge fan of this book, would like to find him something similar for his birthday. That led to a book deal and, when it was published in 2005, metro 2033 became a success, with more than 5 million copies sold. Some of the editingtranslating got a little sloppy towards the end, but nothing to ruin the book. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro.
He does not appear in metro 2034, which features a different man. There are quite a few, but both manage to present an excellent story, atmosphere and create a vibrant world. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. 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. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is the first novel in the metro trilogy. 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. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a. Jun 09, 2011 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. Buy a cheap copy of metro 2033 book by dmitry glukhovsky. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. Actually, i may be a little biased, since i know the author, but i do think it is. After playing the games, i recently started reading metro 2033 and was blown away by how much it gripped me. 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. Steams offering each redux for halfprice if you own the original game.
I will probably also read metro 2034 or something else by dmitry glukhovsky at some point as well. I cant wait for the other books to come out in english. How accurate is the metro 2033 video game to metro. Please see artyom disambiguation for other meanings. Metro 2033 author thinks the witcher creator is an old. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a poisonous wasteland. Since the game metro 2033 is another game based off the books. The novels that inspired the bestselling games ebook written by dmitry glukhovsky. How accurate is the metro 2033 video game to metro 2033. 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. 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. May 24, 2019 the metro 2033 books are a perfect way to flesh out the metro games universe and actually see what the whole series was based on in its original, unadulterated, literary form.
Wild hunt is one of the best games ever made, and theres a new netflix series. I listen to audio books so i found a recording of the book. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a poisonous. If you like dmitry glukhovsky books, youll love richard matheson. Metro 2033 author thinks the witcher creator is an old fool. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Two of the biggest video game properties based on fictional novels are the witcher and metro 2033. If i had to pick one word to describe metro 2033, it would be immersive. Im generally not one to read as most books dont hold my attention im very handson, so it takes some work to be gripped by a story, but when i do find one that can get me i generally cant put it down and thoroughly enjoy the read. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. No more metro books but that doesnt mean the story cant continue. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read metro 2033. Maxim slapped him on the shoulder in a friendly way, and bearded uncle fyodor thrust him a halfdrunk bottle of his potion, not knowing what else to give him.
Metro 2033 despite his newly acquired firmness and resolve, artyoms heart throbbed unpleasantly when bonsai shook his hand, wishing him success. Dmitry glukhovsky is a russian writer and journalist. Just wanted to talk about it as last light is about to be released. The novels that inspired the bestselling games kindle edition by. Nov 09, 2019 that led to a book deal and, when it was published in 2005, metro 2033 became a success, with more than 5 million copies sold. He was dressed in a long and wellsewn leather cloak, which, in this day and age, was a.
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