If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. 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. Metro 2033 redux is the definitive version of the cult classic metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4a engine for next gen. Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. Video games can certainly have memorable characters, but it is difficultif not impossibleto stuff as many into a game as you can into a book. A fanmade map of european locations from the series. So should the map stay true to the first book, or should it be updated to reflect the real metro of 20. Above ground, it appears that humanity has been wiped out by nuclear war. Despite axing at least half the total number of characters from the novel, the game.
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. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. 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. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and. 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.
The year was 20 when the bombs fell, moscow and possibly the rest of the world have been destroyed by a large scale nuclear exchange, involving many of the worlds superpowers. 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. Ice captivity by igor vardunas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its only survivors strive for existence in the mazes of the moscow subway metro some two. While never reaching the western audience to the same degree as the video game, the metro book series is nonetheless an ongoing. The novel metro 2033 is a cult postapocalyptic dystopia. Its creepy as hell, its amazingly paced, and the atmosphere of the moscow metro is oppressive and suffocating. 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. 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.
Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of metro 2033. Nerabdator sa citesti metro 2033 dmitry glukhovsky. The metro 2033 universe needs to decide what it is before it can become something better. Having said that, i think both the metro 2033 novel and the metro 2033 game have too many ancillary characters. Keep in mind that artyom is a very minor character in metro 2034. This graph charts editions from this publisher over time. The book describes the consequences of an atomic war. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. The novel is set in moscow some years after a nuclear war. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky online at alibris. Metro 2033 tells the story of a young man named artyom who goes a long way to save his world from mortal danger.
Survivors have been driven underground to the citys subway system to. Metro 2033 has are two separate continuities that of the books, and that of the spinoff computer games. 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. 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. The book has also been published online for free on the metro 2034 official website, where over a million visitors have read the text. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro gamemetro 2033. In 2005 it was reworked, expanded, and printed by an established publisher as metro 2033, quickly becoming a nationwide bestseller. It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Mistakes and flaws are sometimes noticeable but forgivable. Not many authors understand pacing, atmosphere, and worldbuildingbut these things in metro 2033 are unparalleled. Buy a cheap copy of metro 2033 book by dmitry glukhovsky. The book was widely popular in russia where it has sold some 300,000 copies in just six months, making it russias biggest local bestseller in 2009. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published.
An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Anyone on your staff can publish a variety of content types anytime, anywhere no web developers required. Id like to read this book on kindle dont have a kindle. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation.
I think both books, metro 2033 and metro 2034 won gold medals, and best selling book of the year in foreign countries. 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 is the greatest novel written in the postapocalyptic genre. It took quite a while for the local library to get 2033, so i doubt i will see 2034 any time soon. 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. Humanity has fled to moscows metro system, designed both for transport and as a bomb shelter. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. The novel was well received by critics and audiences alike. In 2007, glukhovsky was awarded the encouragement award of the european science fiction society in the prestigious eurocon contest in copenhagen for his novel metro 2033. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. First off, the language, sex and drug use are nothing highschool freshman havent seen or used before, so these ratings shouldnt cause any problems.
English after some messages from people around about that they cant read in russian i did the translation of the map. Should the map be based on the books, or on the games, or try to cover both. This is the article page for metro 2033 book series. 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. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. More information about this seller contact this seller 21. Glukhovsky began posting chapters of his work online, soon gathering thousands of followers eager for his next instalment. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game.
While metro 2034 is the official continuation of the metro 2033 story line and universe, it doesnt act as a total, bonafide or literal sequel, continuing straight on from the previous book. The story is as direct as the subway tunnel, and to the same extent, dark and mysterious. Prior to the 2010 videogame release, the metro 2033 series was a series of russian novels, primarily written by but not limited to dmitry glukhovsky. Is there any place where i can read metro 2033 online.
Premium hardcover edition of the cult dystopia metro 2033. 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. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic horrorscience fiction novel by dmitry glukhovsky, which is set in the underground subway tunnels, or metro, of postnuclear war moscow in the year 2033. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Metro book series 3 books metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, natasha randall april 1, 2011 order in the next 8 hours 24 minutes and get it by thursday, february 20. After reading this you will be ready for the next book. Metro 2033 map english im a big fan of dmitry glukhovsk. In this book, we have handpicked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing if not at times crackpot.
Fans of the original game will find the unique world of metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Metro 2033 shoes, metro high tops, metro sneakers, look like converse, womens mens kids hi tops, clothing popshoeslt 4. 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. Dmitry glukhovskys metro 2033 was something of a phenomenon in his native russia. The world had destroyed itself with nuclear weapons twenty years earlier, and now the remaining few thousand survivors live and fight in the underground tunnels, wherein. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky, 9780575086258, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Here it is in all its glory, including an index of station names to make your own navigation of the metro safe and easy. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Chosen by leading publications worldwide, metro publisher is the simplest way to build a featurerich magazine website. Metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky is an interesting and creative look into a world devastated by nuclear fire. 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.
Hence, metro 2033 is definitely a book to read in the nearest future. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The survivors live entirely in the underground tunnel system. This is not the map of the game, this is the map of the book. Metro map 20332034 years in english steam community. Metro 2035 is the book that the second metro game metro 2033. The atmosphere is perfecti have no other words to describe it. Hunter, who is really just a minor character in metro 2033 even though he drives the story, is a major character in metro 2034. However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky and advertised on the official.
For related articles please refer to the category page. The story follows a man named artyom, who is a resident of the moscow metro system. Jan 17, 20 an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. This is just a little thing i did, according to the. Humans had always been better at killing than any other living thing. The setting is the moscow metro system in the year 2033. 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. Roman bc2s by glukhovsky, dmitry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is translated into 35 languages, inspired two major video games, and will soon become a hollywood movie. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book. In 20 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earths surface into a poisonous wasteland.