Waking Gods – Sylvain Neuvel (2017)
As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the earth. As an adult, she’s dedicated her brilliant scientific career to solving the mystery that began that fateful day: Why was a titanic robot of unknown origin buried in pieces around the world? Years of investigation have produced intriguing answers—and even more perplexing questions. But the truth is closer than ever before when a second robot, more massive than the first, materializes and lashes out with deadly force.
Now humankind faces a nightmare invasion scenario made real, as more colossal machines touch down across the globe. But Rose and her team at the Earth Defense Corps refuse to surrender. They can turn the tide if they can unlock the last secrets of an advanced alien technology. The greatest weapon humanity wields is knowledge in a do-or-die battle to inherit the Earth . . . and maybe even the stars.
My Review of Waking Gods
(5 / 5)
I LOVED this second instalment in the Themis Files trilogy! Not often I enjoy the second of a trilogy more than the first! I wonder how good the third one is going to be!!?
So 9 years following the events of the first novel <a href=”http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1685441319″>Sleeping Giants</a> Kara, Vincent and Rose are back as well as the man who is never named who pulls all the strings. Another robot suddenly appears in London. Who are these other worldly beings that have sent it? And what do they want from us?
WOW! Action-packed and SO MUCH FUN! I absolutely LOVED this one!
It is full of interesting and intriguing metaphors in the form of stories that I found charming. My favourite character is Mr Burns for sure! But the other characters were really likeable (well most of them anyway) and I was glued to my iPhone, unable to stop listening to the narration!
It carried on from the first one, so you would have a bit of trouble following it if you haven’t read Sleeping Giants, but the two of them so far! WOW! What an exciting sci-fi!
Another robot has arrived! And it looks like it doesn’t want to play nice. People die, humanity needs to come together! But will they?
Did I like the audio narration?
I loved it! A few of the characters voices grated on me at times, but not enough for me to dislike it! It truly is a great series on audio. There are SO MANY different voices both male and female and I love that its exactly like an action movie inside my head! If you are new to audio books and enjoy a good sci-fi, I urge you to give this one a try! The way it is written, the structure of the chapters is perfect for beginners as it is so darn easy to listen to!
Would I recommend Waking Gods?
ABSOLUTELY!!! If you are a sci-fi fan you have to check this series out! And man! Great ending! Can’t wait for the third one!!
I purchased Waking Gods on audible at my own expense.
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