Another common complaint english readers have is that the novel has been. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set in the ruins of moscow following a nuclear war, where the survivors are forced to live in underground metro tunnels. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a. Artyoms approximate journey in metro 2033 novel, starting at vdnkh and. The book is bleak and somewhat depressing, but the descriptions of the metro, the destroyed world above, and the.
Above ground, it appears that humanity has been wiped out by nuclear war. After reading this you will be ready for the next book. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout. 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. 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. Jun 09, 2011 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. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into.
The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. The setting is the moscow metro system in the year 2033. The fate of the main character interested him, of course, but if he was killed then he could just pick another book off the shelf one with a happy ending. Buy a cheap copy of metro 2033 book by dmitry glukhovsky. Its all very dark in its tone and atmosphere, strangling even, and that all works very well for the setting. I did a playthrough of each of the 4 games with russian voice and eng dub, it wasnt bad, i actually learned a few phrases. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. As a huge fan of both the game and the book, i highly recommend both. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. Metro map 20332034 years in english steam community.
Mistakes and flaws are sometimes noticeable but forgivable. The novels that inspired the bestselling games english edition. Metro 2033 tells the story of a young man named artyom who goes a long way to. This was followed in 2010 by a series of satirical stories about russia today. I bought metro 2033 the original, not redux yesterday and installed it.
Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. The novel has become an interactive experiment, drawing in over 3 million readers worldwide. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. It took quite a while for the local library to get 2033, so i doubt i will see 2034 any time soon. Humanity is nearly extinct and the halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Dmitry glukhovsky was awarded the encouragement award of the european science fiction society for metro 2033. As he is about to be executed, he is rescued by the revolutionaries. Hence, metro 2033 is definitely a book to read in the nearest future. 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. Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie.
Even though metro 2033 is a very gritty, very bleak and very violent postapocalyptic game, it is an extremely fun and very useful addition to anyones video game. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, 9780575086258, available at book depository with free delivery. 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. Has anyone read dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 english. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. Originally published in 2015, it is a sequel to glukhovskys. The russian voice acting is much more highly rated among those who speak it, but as a non russian speaker i cant really have much of an opinion. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface. Its only survivors strive for existence in the mazes of the moscow subway metro some two. Is there any place where i can read metro 2033 online.
Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, but i have done several searches and only found advice that doesnt fit my problem. Originally published in 2015, it is a sequel to glukhovskys earlier books metro 2033 and metro 2034, and is partially inspired by the video game metro. This is the home of the translation project of a russian novel metro 2033. Metro 2033 author dmitry glukhovsky interview digital trends. 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. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. The story is as direct as the subway tunnel, and to the same extent, dark and mysterious. Hopefully, with the help of other volunteers, the translation will be finished relatively quickly. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro game metro 2033. Keep in mind that artyom is a very minor character in metro 2034. It was one of the metro s best stations and still remains secure. English language edition the finale of the metro 2033 trilogy.
I understand that there was an english translation of metro 2033 first offered in. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. 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. The only survivors of the last war were those who made it into the. Metro 2033 is a very entertaining novel, containing enough action and suspense to please during a casual read, but also a lot of inspiration in terms of setting. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Hunter, who is really just a minor character in metro 2033 even though he drives the story, is a major character in metro 2034. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and.
The survivors live entirely in the underground tunnel system. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Metro 2033 map english im a big fan of dmitry glukhovsk. The problem is that the game is entirely in russian. Metro 2033 map english im a big fan of dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 setting, but the maps available of the post apocalyptic moscow metro system are either not very good, or not in english.
Adult books with stupid protagonists who are worried about who they should. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. There is a book called metro 2034 that indirectly follows the events of 2033, although it has yet to be translated for an english release. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. It is predominantly set within the tunnels of the moscow metro and metro2 system, though some sections take place on the surface, in the. Premium hardcover edition of the cult dystopia metro 2033. W wyniku konfliktu atomowego swiat ulegl zagladzie.
Jan 17, 20 he began writing his first novel, metro 2033, at the age of 18, and then published it on his website in 2002, available for all to read for free. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. 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. Ocaleli tylko nieliczni, chroniacy sie w moskiewskim m. 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. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq. Metro 2033 book pdf english version download full free. This is just a little thing i did, according to the.
Artyom, a young man living in vdnkh, is given the task of penetrating to the heart of the metro, to the legendary polis, to alert everyone to the awful danger and to get help. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Metro 2033 sold 400,000 copies in russia alone, and metro 2033 sold 300,000 in 6 months in russia, making it the best sellers in russia in 2009. Humans had always been better at killing than any other living thing. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. Im a big fan of dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 setting, but the maps available of the post apocalyptic moscow metro system are either not very good, or not in english. The fps based on metro 2033 cuts out much of the political and social commentary, and as such has a more straight forward and enjoyable plot. 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.
Dmitry glukhovsky is russian book author, journalist and playwright, author of novels metro 2033, futu. My only complaints about this book are that it is somewhat lengthy and. In addition to his native russian, he speaks english, french, german, hebrew and spanish. The atmosphere is perfecti have no other words to describe it. A book deal was not long in coming and with a videogame adaptation soon after, metro 2033s extraordinary success seems fated to continue. Metro 2033 tells the story of a young man named artyom who goes a long way to save his world from mortal danger. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, 9780575086258, available at book depository. Is there an english version of the book metro 2033. The book is bleak and somewhat depressing, but the descriptions of the metro, the destroyed world above, and the myriad dangers that await artyom on his journey are intense and thought provoking. I think both books, metro 2033 and metro 2034 won gold medals, and best selling book of the year in foreign countries. At the rate of 1 page per hour, a translator should should be able to finish an entire book in 400 hours. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game.
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