Metro 2033 (Metro, #1)
Metro 2033 (Metro, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Moscow Metro • Post-apocalyptic
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky follows a person's journey through the Moscow metro's post-apocalyptic tunnels, navigating a world devastated by nuclear war. The protagonist encounters various factions and dangers, struggling to protect their home station and humanity's remnants. This story explores survival, human nature, and the impact of a ravaged world on individuals.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dmitry Glukhovsky's Metro 2033 captivates with its rich, immersive setting and philosophical depth, drawing readers into a post-apocalyptic Moscow metro. The novel is praised for its atmospheric tension and complex characters but receives criticism for a sometimes convoluted plot and pacing issues. Despite these flaws, it stands as a thought-provoking dystopian narrative.
Who Should Read Metro 2033 (Metro, #1)?
A reader who enjoys Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky likely thrives on post-apocalyptic fiction with atmospheric tension and intricate world-building. Fans of novels like The Road by Cormac McCarthy or S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (its novelizations) will find this subterranean survival story compelling.
68,388 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Moscow Metro • Post-apocalyptic
2013
Adult
18+ years
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