Leviathan Wakes Paperback - 2011
by James S. Corey
Humanity has colonized the solar system. Jim Holden is XO of an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew stumble upon a derelict ship, "The Scopuli," they find themselves in possession of a secret they never wanted.
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Readers largely praised this space opera for revitalizing the genre with a grounded, near-future setting, a deft blend of noir mystery and big-idea sci?fi, and the compelling foil of idealist captain Holden and jaded detective Miller. Many highlighted the vivid, internally coherent politics and economics of Earth, Mars, and the Belt, the sharp banter, and bursts of horror that keep the pages turning, noting the story accelerates once the dual plotlines converge. Several also found it accessible even for non–sci?fi regulars and a strong gateway to the larger series. Detractors cited bloat and uneven pacing, archetypal or flat characterization in places, and prose that can feel workmanlike. Overall, sentiment skewed strongly positive, with many calling it gripping, thoughtful, and fun despite a slow or heavy start.
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- Title Leviathan Wakes
- Author James S. Corey
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 592
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Orbit, U.S.A.
- Publication date 2011-06-15
- ISBN 9780316129084 / 0316129089
- Weight 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
- Dimensions 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.7 in (22.35 x 14.99 x 4.32 cm)
- Category Fiction - Science Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Interplanetary voyages
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010046442
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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- Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2011, Page 0
- Library Journal, 04/15/2011, Page 86
- LJ Best Books of Year, 12/01/2011, Page 60
- Publishers Weekly, 03/14/2011, Page 0
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