Metro 2033 is a bit of mixed bag, though some of it may be due to the translation. However, all publications from the series are supported by dmitry glukhovsky and advertised on the official metro 2033 website. Dmitry glukhovsky was born in 1979 in the strogino district of moscow. Happy to hear there is a fan made translation and hopefully in time 2035 gets big enough elsewhere to get both of these official english releases.
Since it was originally written in russian, it was translated to english. After the nuclear holocaust, a new fear is born, underground the year is. Moscow in the year 2033, almost 20 years after a cataclysmic war that turned the world to rubble and nearly wiped mankind of the face of the planet. It is not only beautiful, but also cheap, reliable and runs on time. Piter, written by russian author shimun vrochek, was originally published in february of 2010. I understand that there was an english translation of metro 2033 first offered in. 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. May 24, 2019 the series is written by russian author dmitry glukhovsky and is set in the moscow metro system following a worlddevastating nuclear war in the year 20. It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global. Last light the breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. The survivors live entirely in the underground tunnel system. Sep 06, 2011 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. An international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. The first two novels were available in english and had audio book versions.
Not many authors understand pacing, atmosphere, and worldbuildingbut these things in metro 2033 are unparalleled. I understand that there was an english translation of metro 2033 first offered in 2010 with the release of the video game, but i cant seem to find it. Nov 30, 2018 metro 2033 game follows the plot of metro 2033 book. By 2010, over 500,000 copies of metro 2033 had been sold in russia alone. If your only language is english, worse for your then. Map with stations in russian and english moscow forum. Another common complaint english readers have is that the novel has been translated. While not all books have been translated into english, they have been. Only two of the books metro 2033 and metro 2034 have been translated into english, meaning theres a whole lot of detail out there thats only partially available to a monolingual english speaker such as myself. Considering how terrible english translation and voiceover are, no. A notice in the metro chapter 1 the end of the earth whos there. May 31, 20 didnt see any uploads with russian language and english subtitle so i figured id upload it, since this is one of my favorite parts in the game. In moscow the metro is often the fastest way to get around the city compared to other means of public transportation, taxis or driving.
It is set in the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic firstpersonshooter, set in the underground community built in the ruins of a russian municipal train system, based on the bestselling novel by dmitry glukhovsky. It was published in 2005 in russia and on march 28, 2010 in the united states. The books were turned into metro 2033 and metro last light video games. Stations have become ministatelets, their people uniting around. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Im dmitry glukhovsky, the author of metro 2033, base of the metro.
Glukhovsky is a russian author and journalist known for scifi, magicrealism, and his exploration of social and political structures. The books english edition was published as a tiein with its video game. Its creepy as hell, its amazingly paced, and the atmosphere of the moscow metro is oppressive and suffocating. At the rate of 1 page per hour, a translator should should be able to finish an entire book in 400 hours. After the nuclear holocaust, a new fear is born, underground. Metro 2034 metro 2034 is the first successor to the original story of metro 2033. Although it is set in moscow, just one year after the events of the first book, it is not a direct sequel as it follows the adventures of mostly different characters. Metro 2033 game follows the plot of metro 2033 book. The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a. Above ground, it appears that humanity has been wiped out by nuclear war. I played 2033 on ranger hardcore using the russian language track, totally worth it.
Artyom rose reluctantly from his seat by the fire and, shifting the machine gun from his back to his chest, headed towards the darkness. Jan 17, 20 an international bestseller, translated into 35 languages. Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic moscow, metro 2033 is a story of. Theres always a translation required, a translation to a new medium.
Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burnedout deserts and the remains of splintered forests. The metro games are crazy linear with some cringe worthy dialogue with poor english language delivery. I bought metro 2034 and metro 2035 after reading metro 2033 and loving the story. Metro 2034 a year after the events of metro 2033 audiobook official english full part duration. Now for the cons, for some reason the english translation of this book is a mess, i dont understand why, as the same person who translated 2033 translated 2035. Eventually, the co 2033 metro 2033, dmitry glukhovsky. Metro 2033 ghosts and anomaly russian with english subtitles. So here are the metro 2033 books by dmitry glukhovsky, as well as the. The dramatic moments were completely deflated by the wooden delivery. The few remaining inhabitants of the city have fled underground to the moscow metro, seeking shelter from radiation and the mutants who now roam the city. Universe of metro 2033 book series the universe of metro 2033 russian. While some newer stories take place in moscow, other take place in other. Even if i can be extremely happy with the finnish translation of 2034 which is all i needed.
Jan 16, 20 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. 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. Metro 2033 is a postapocalyptic sciencefiction novel about life in the moscow metro. This is the home of the translation project of a russian novel metro 2033. Universe of metro 2033 book series metro wiki fandom. The atmosphere is well done, especially when artyom the protagonist is walking in the dark tunnels or exploring the surface. The breathtaking original story that inspired both the metro 2033 and metro. The moscow metro is probably the most magnificent subway of the world. Moscow metro map in english moscow forum tripadvisor. The halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation.
He began writing his first novel, metro 2033, at the age of 18, and then published it on his website in 2002, available for all to read for free. It has been followed by two sequels, metro 2034 and metro 2035, and spawned the vast metro media franchise. The overall story and world building are pretty cool, with much of the world being inspired by the fallout games. Metro 2034 book is a separate story that takes place after metro 2033 game or book, with mostly separate characters, such as the storyteller and biographer homer. The moscow metro, a stateowned enterprise, is 381 km 237 mi long and consists of twelve lines and 223 stations organized in a spokehub distribution paradigm, with the majority of rail lines running radially from the centre of moscow to the outlying areas. Click download or read online button to get metro 2034 book now. Humanity is nearly extinct and the halfdestroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Over 2 million had read the book on its official site before it even was published in print. Metro 2033 audiobook online streaming english version metro 2033 audiobook russian. The story is based on dmitry glukhovskys novel of the same title, and is set in the ruins of moscow following a nuclear war, where the survivors are forced to live in underground metro tunnels. My literary craving was eventually fulfilled upon my reading of metro 2033.
The moscow metro is a form of transportation which involves a heightened level of danger. Although there is currently no english version of the book, piter has been translated into a number. I decided to play the game with russian voices, but for some reason subtitles only appear for main characters that talk directly to you. It was released in 2010 for the xbox 360 and microsoft windows. Metro 2033 audiobook by dmitry glukhovsky listen and. The basis of three bestselling computer games metro 2033 and metro last light, and metro. The metro books have put dmitry glukhovsky in the vanguard of russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of night watch, sergei lukyanenko. The english edition was released on 18 march 2010 to coincide with the release of the video game adaptation of the novel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading metro 2033. The cover for the us release of the english translation of metro 2033.
The original author is dmitry glukhovsky and this work was initially published in his native russian language. Metro books in order universe of metro 2033 books reading order. A bunch of these are set in other cities, but several are still set in the moscow metro. Metro 2033 is the greatest novel written in the postapocalyptic genre. I dont know if he got lazy, or had a lack of focus, or what, but it is impossible to not notice all the grammatical errors.
I was really hoping that the next two books would go on to answer some of the many mysteries brought up in the first book, and was keen to find out what happens to artyom. The setting is the moscow metro system in the year 2033. 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. That would be strange because i already got the book in swedish. Is there an english version of the book metro 2033. Metro last light game follows on from metro 2033 game or book and features artyom and co. 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. Metro 2033 is a firstperson shooter survival horror video game developed by 4a games and published by thq.
The system was supposedly built, or at least started, during the time. Its postapocalypse after the nuclear holocaust, a new fear is born, underground the year is. Read metro 2033 online read free novel read light novel. Artyoms approximate journey in metro 2033 novel, starting at vdnkh.
It is set within the moscow metro, where the last survivors hide after a global nuclear holocaust. Since his birth, he was surrounded by critical thinkers as both of his parents graduated from moscow state. Hopefully, with the help of other volunteers, the translation will be finished relatively quickly. Just in case you need a paper map i have discovered with realy difficulty.
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