Leviathan Wakes

James S. A. Corey
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Leviathan Wakes

James S. A. Corey
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Overall rating: 4.512195 / 5 from 41 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Leviathan Wakes, the first book in The Expanse series, is celebrated for its well-developed characters, fast-paced narrative, and engaging space opera elements. Customers highly recommend it as a fantastic Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller, praising its incredible storytelling and dramatic pacing.

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  • Character Development (30%): A substantial number of customers loved the character, describing them as top notch, well-developed, and realistic.
  • Pacing (20%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the pacing of the book, describing it as fast and dramatic.
  • Enjoyment (17%): Many customers remarked that the book is great and enjoyable, making it an extremely popular choice.
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  • Overall Book Quality (37%): A substantial number of customers raved about the book, describing it as incredible, and highly recommending it.

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Review highlights

  • "The chapters are short, the pacing is moderate to fast, and the characters are diverse and realistic."Crystal
  • "Great fast-paced space opera."Imjustmea
  • "These Expanse books will not disappoint any sci-fi fan, they are perhaps my all-time favourite SCI-FI book series."Wm2012

Reviews

Haven't read it yet

"Haven't read it yet, but the book is in good condition and the TV show is phenomenal. Also, the paperback has just the right flop"

Winkie (4/5)

Great Novel

"The story kept me engaged and interested throughout, can’t wait to read the rest of the series."

Cheads (4/5)

Nice reading!

"I really enjoy this sci-fi book. Can wait to get my hands on the second volume!"

Annie (4/5)

A great book so far

"A great intro, can’t wait to finish reading the book!"

Faith A. (4/5)

Leviathan Wakes

"As a longtime fan of the show I finally decided to read the books and I am disappointed it took me so long to do so."

Brando (5/5)

A Gripping Space Mystery with Grit and Realism

"Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey is an engaging blend of hard science fiction and noir mystery, delivering a gripping narrative through two distinct yet intertwining perspectives. The alternating viewpoints of Holden, the idealistic ship captain, and Miller, the jaded detective, create a compelling contrast that keeps the tension high as their separate investigations converge. The novel excels at building a realistic and immersive setting, with its detailed depiction of space travel, zero-gravity physics, and the fragile politics of a colonized solar system. The slow unraveling of a larger, ominous mystery keeps the reader hooked, making it a fantastic introduction to sci-fi for those who typically gravitate toward fantasy."

Lewer (4/5)

Excellent Sci-Fi with good characters and authors that do not bore you too death with the different shades of green on a leaf. But do capture what science fiction should be like. . . and I like it.

"This is the first book in the series that was made into the prime series of the same name. I have not watched the series as I prefer to read, however I am on book 4 now of the series and if the show is as good as the books I may have to watch them?. ?"

There H. (4/5)

Looks like a great read!

"I bought this for my boyfriend. He hasn't read it yet but we were excited to find it! We love the show and can't wait to read it!"

Kayla (5/5)

Easy 9 volume addiction

"Finds it's footing in the first third of the book, a blast all the way through."

Dante (5/5)

Good read

"Less my cup of tea, but my partner quite enjoyed it."

Nade (4/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Jun 15, 2011
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 592
  • Publisher: Orbit
  • ISBN: 9780316129084
  • Dimensions: 6.0" W x 1.5" L x 9.25" H
"It's been too long since we've had a really kickass space opera. LEVIATHAN WAKES is interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." --- George R.R. Martin

"This is the future the way it was supposed to be." --- The Wall Street Journal

"As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form." --- io9.com

"An excellent space operatic debut in the grand tradition of Peter F. Hamilton." --- Charlie Stross

"If you like science fiction with great characters and set in real space, you'll enjoy this one." --- Jo Walton, author of Farthing

James S. A. Corey is the pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. In addition to writing the novels and short stories of The Expanse, they wrote and produced the television series of the same name. Daniel lives with his family in the American southwest. Ty will tell you where he lives when and if he wants you to come over.

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