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 halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. The less you kill, the more meaningful the outcome without anything horrible. Looking for books similar to metro 2033 comments showing 117 of 17 17. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. Artyom rose reluctantly from his seat by the fire and, shifting the machine gun from his back to his chest, headed towards the darkness. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. My brother was a huge fan of this book, would like to find him something similar for his birthday. However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky. Ive read hundreds of books, possibly thousands, and this was one of the best postapocalyptic pieces of fiction ever written in any language. A notice in the metro chapter 1 the end of the earth whos there. Ok so, the books and games are separate, but they basically tell the same story.
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 survival horror firstperson shooter video game, based on the novel metro 2033 by russian author dmitry glukhovsky. After playing the games, i recently started reading metro 2033 and was blown away by how much it gripped me. Hell, i think am going to get the watcher series for myself it. How to fix this problem i have with metro 2033 quora. Artyom can use various consumables, tools and gadgets to aid him in combat and survival.
I bought metro 2033 book some time ago and i finished it last week. Just picked up some books while on vacation, and among them was the excellent metro 2033 which the game is based off of. In the game metro last light, the ending you get is influenced by the choices you make. Amazing story, i can really recommend it to anyone who liked the game. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. But this short piece also gives significant background into his life before and during the apocalyptic event. 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. Books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic setting.
Im dmitry glukhovsky, the author of metro 2033, base of the metro. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. His metro saga is being told across his own novels metro 2033 and metro 2034, the two video games inspired by the books and continuing their storyline metro 2033 and metro. Dmitry glukhovsky was born and raised in moscow to an intelligentsia family. Artyom, a young man who can barely remember what is was like to be on the. The game of 2033 had to be changed to keep it a bit faster paced and much more actiony. The gospel according to artyom is a bridge to metro 2034. Metro 2033 he novel that gave birth to the video games metro 2033 and metro. The game really visits all of the aspects of the world and how people adapted to live in a post apocalyptic world inhabited by deadly and scary monsters.
Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033 showing 117. Books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic. No more metro books but that doesnt mean the story cant continue. It was a very intense read and i really hope more people discover this book.
But like you said, you can see where parts were adapted. Equipment is the term used for various secondary tools at the disposal of the player throughout metro 2033, 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. 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.
Artyoms approximate journey in metro 2033 novel, starting at vdnkh and. If youve discovered a cheat youd like to add to the page, or have a correction, please click edit and add it. Metro 2033 audiobook by dmitry glukhovsky listen and. Not many authors understand pacing, atmosphere, and worldbuildingbut these things in metro 2033 are unparalleled. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. Jan 17, 20 an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. Last light is the direct sequel to 2033 the game, its set in 2034, artyom is a fully fledged ranger. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. Just wanted to talk about it as last light is about to be released. Its like a modern stalker, and theres a sequel coming next year.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Metro 2033 is the greatest novel written in the postapocalyptic genre. The novels that inspired the bestselling games ebook written by dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 was developed by 4a games in ukraine, and was released on microsoft windows and xbox 360 in march 2010. Does anyone recommend or know of any books with the same setting post apocalyptic mostly or the same feel grim foreboding future, etc as metro. Like many others, i heard about the metro series from the games, it wasnt until i heard. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. Last light, no books in the series were released in a country where english is the prominent language. When he is chatting to the captain look to the right and in a bookshelf is a diary this is the last area you can. I read it like two years and man it really was worth it. For metro 2033 on the xbox 360, a gamefaqs message board topic titled books similar to metro 2033 or in a postapocalyptic setting. Last light video games an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages.
Ive finished metro 2033 like 5 times including in ranger hardcore difficulty and i simply want more of it. Artyom finds the station to be in ruins, and like he had seen in his. Last light, as well as novels written by other authors within and for the universe of metro 2033 international book franchise 70 books published by october 2015. 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. 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. Buy metro 2033 by dmitry glukhovsky online at alibris. I like that the games deviated in a such a way that make it more fun as a game. The novel initially reached 2 million online readers before it even hit print, and since then, it and its sequel hit bestseller status. 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. This page contains a list of cheats, codes, easter eggs, tips, and other secrets for metro 2033 for pc. Artyom illustrates the consequences of the events the ended metro 2033. Glukhovsky is a russian author and journalist known for scifi, magicrealism, and his exploration of social and political structures.
Read metro 2033 online read free novel read light novel. Metro 2033 looking for books similar to metro 2033 showing. Id like to know how many players out there actually read the book this game is based on called metro 2033 too. Jan 16, 20 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. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. The rest of team rwby, all of team jnpr, pavel and velvet admired the scene. Dmitry alexeevich glukhovsky is a russian author and journalist best known for the science fiction novel metro 2033 and its sequels. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Its creepy as hell, its amazingly paced, and the atmosphere of the moscow metro is oppressive and suffocating.