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Bezig met laden... The Darwin Elevatordoor Jason M. Hough
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  cdaley | Nov 2, 2023 |    ) freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |  ) AZBob1951 | Oct 27, 2021 | Hough's writing style was fine, and the story line sounded interesting. I am sure if I had stuck with it, and the next two books, I would enjoy the entire series. I only feel bad that I just couldn't get into the story. (  ) Ralphd00d | May 4, 2021 | The premise of the book was fun. The world building and character development, not so much. I found myself not really caring what happened to the characters at all. The protagonist, Skyler Luiken, was not a good leader and had the charisma of a wet sock. He second guessed himself and his crew didn't even respect him. Ick. I finished the book out of sheer curiosity and I ended up feeling really unsatisfied, and happy it was finished. There are two more books in this series, but I doubt I'll get around to reading them.. ( ) bored_panda | Jan 8, 2021 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Dire Earth Cycle (1) Prijzen
Fiction.
Science Fiction.
Thriller.
HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Jason M. Hough??s pulse-pounding debut combines the drama, swagger, and vivid characters of Joss Whedon??s Firefly with the talent of sci-fi author John Scalzi. In the mid-23rd century, Darwin, Australia, stands as the last human city on Earth. The world has succumbed to an alien plague, with most of the population transformed into mindless, savage creatures. The planet??s refugees flock to Darwin, where a space elevator??created by the architects of this apocalypse, the Builders??emits a plague-suppressing aura. Skyler Luiken has a rare immunity to the plague. Backed by an international crew of fellow ??immunes,? he leads missions into the dangerous wasteland beyond the aura??s edge to find the resources Darwin needs to stave off collapse. But when the Elevator starts to malfunction, Skyler is tapped??along with the brilliant scientist, Dr. Tania Sharma??to solve the mystery of the failing alien technology and save the ragged remnants of humanity. Praise for The Darwin Elevator ??A hell of a fun book.???James S. A. Corey, New York Times bestselling author of Abaddon??s Gate ??[Jason M.] Hough??s first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon??s short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey??s ??Expanse?? series.???Library Journal (starred review) ??The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It??s a brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.???Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles ??Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.???Publishers Weekly ??Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you??ll want more.???Analog ??A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.???SF Signal ??Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!???Pat??s Fantasy Hotlist ??Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn??t put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held brea Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The first of three books in the Dire Earth series. The book is easy on the eyes. It is a fast and fun read. I loved this story in particular. An alien civilization does a fly by and drops a space elevator into the middle of Darwin, Australia and then disappears. Mankind begins to reverse engineer the technology and before you know it we are building space stations connected to the elevator. The only problem is the elevator didn't just bring technology. It brings an infection that turns anyone outside of the aura of the space elevator into a raving lunatic. Soon earth is a vast wasteland and the lone survivors are in Darwin and the space stations. Of course, there is also the looming mystery of where the hell did the aliens who dropped the elevator go and are they ever coming back.
Did I say I loved this book. I know I am getting a little redundant but really you should go read this. It reads like a cross between a space opera and a western. It has some of my favorite new characters in fiction. People you can really root for. The plot is great but Hough saves up some really nice twists. You think you know where it is going and the wham, left turn. Definitely a series I won't be waiting long to read the next book. Mr. Hough is a now on my must read list. He should be on yours also. (