A collectors edition of the game was released in russia it contained the game itself in special packaging, a game guide, a map of the postapocalyptic subway of moscow and a unique watch with the games logo on it. Share metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky paperback, 2011. But the last remains of civilisation have already become a distant. Now i decided to try out the game, and a lot of people told me that the differences plot and stuff is very different from the book. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. Formally a scifi novel, metro 2033 describes a dystopia, in which russias presentday society is superficially analyzed and described. The video games of same name metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky and metro 2033 last light, are awesome. Some of the editingtranslating got a little sloppy towards the end, but nothing to ruin the book. Metro 2033 was released for microsoft windows and xbox 360 on 16 march 2010 in north america, 18 march in australia, and 19 march in europe. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind. Volume 1 metro by dmitry glukhovsky book online at best prices in india on. The novel has become an interactive experiment, drawing in over 3 million readers worldwide. The breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro.
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. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. Artyoms approximate journey in metro 2033 novel, starting at. 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. Most renters respond to questions in 48 hours or less. Metro area map books from marketmaps are detailed and portable. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a poisonous wasteland. Metro map 20332034 years in english steam community. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. May 09, 2012 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.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky paperback, 2011 for sale. I cant wait for the other books to come out in english. 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. The year is 2033 and the world has long since changed.
To set the stage, both the book and the game end with artyom climbing to the top of ostankino tower to help guide a volley of missiles into the heart of the dark ones territory in moscows botanical gardens, hoping to wipe them out for good and save the metro. 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. Mphonline metro 2033 9780575086258 glukhovsky, dmitry gollancz books languageandreference. Aug 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. 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 collection. The system was supposedly built, or at least started, during the time of joseph stalin and was codenamed d6 6 by the kgb. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky 2011, paperback for sale. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. Though this gimmick rarely succeeds, metro 2033 provides two possible outcomes. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Metro 2033 is ok, but id like to recommend another book. Createspace independent publishing platform, 20117.
English after some messages from people around about that they cant read in russian i did the translation of the map. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky online at alibris. If i had to pick one word to describe metro 2033, it would be immersive. First off, the language, sex and drug use are nothing highschool freshman havent seen or used before, so these ratings shouldnt cause any problems. Steam community metro map 20332034 years in english. 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. 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. After finishing the book, it isnt so much the story that sticks in your memory, but the geography and setting of the metro, and what more stories could be told there. Oc a map of the postnuclear moscow metro system from. It also critically examines communism in the former soviet union and the rise of fascism in modern russia.
There were times i got spooked a bit reading this in the dark. 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 just a little thing i did, according to the. English edition by dmitry glukhovsky 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Over 2,000,000 copies of metro 2033 have been sold worldwide. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. 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. They live in the moscow metro the biggest airraid shelter ever built. English edition metro by dmitry glukhovsky volume 1 by dmitry glukhovsky. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last. 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. You wont have to be in a lot of hurry here, however you wont find any interesting items in the vicinity. The metro 2033 universe needs to decide what it is before it can become something better.
More information about this seller contact this seller 21. English after some messages from people around about that they cant read in. The metro 2033 series of novels are huge in russia and eastern europe, but only two of them metro 2033 and metro 2034, have been translated into english. So should the map stay true to the first book, or should it be updated to reflect the real metro of 20. Should the map be based on the books, or on the games, or try to cover both.
I just started reading the ebook version, of metro 2033 and had to get a paperback copy, just in case the lights go out. It is supposedly still operated by the main directorate of special. 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. 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. Sep 06, 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.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its a cult soviet novel which was translated to english several times. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. The book describes the consequences of an atomic war. Is there an english version of the book metro 2033.
Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky new paperback book. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky gollancz bringing you news. 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. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Metro 2033 has are two separate continuities that of the books, and that of the spinoff computer games. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Humanity is nearly extinct and the halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky nook book ebook barnes.
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