The ages of Myst are worlds of adventure and awe; of mystery and beauty; of intrigue and betrayal. You have seen only a glimpse of the picture. Now...
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Apr 30, 2011
Steven
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Mar 01, 2011
Taylor
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Once again I find myself drawn to the series of Myst. Its lore, its wonder and the shear, mind bending thought of how someone thought of this in the first place. The book opens in the sandy deserts and the life of a young Atrus, still a boy and far from the happenings of the first Myst game. After a loving, peaceful life in the desert presided over by his grandmother, Anna, a strange figure appears at their quiet desert home. A tall, pale man who claims to be Atrus's father, Gehn. After 14 years
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May 23, 2009
Kathi
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I bought this book because I enjoyed the Myst computer game and thought it might be fun to read more about the world. Unfortunately, several years passed between playing the game and reading the book, so the connections are a bit fuzzy.
I enjoyed the book enough to want to play the game again, and to want to read the other books in the Myst series.
However, as a fantasy book on its own, there are too many unanswered questions and too many gaps in the story for it to really More...
I enjoyed the book enough to want to play the game again, and to want to read the other books in the Myst series.
However, as a fantasy book on its own, there are too many unanswered questions and too many gaps in the story for it to really More...
Sep 14, 2010
Lietric
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This was a quick read - Unfrotunately I read it awhile back so I don't remember the characters names. Its about a boy who's father abandons him at the time of his mothers death. He is raised by his paternal grandmother in a dry isolated sand cave niche. While still young his father suddenly returns and takes him away to live with him in another abandon world deep in the earth's interior. The book is really about this boy learning to be independent from his "not so nice" addicted father
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Oct 06, 2011
Danielle
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I picked up this book in 1995, pretty much as soon as it came out because I absolutely loved the computer game. I don't even know if I even finished the games in the entirety, but I certainly was able to finish the books multiple times.
If you liked the game at all, you will love the book. It basically explains the world that the game is played it. The population, lifestyle, belief system of the people who made these book-portals into other worlds, and the downfall that made their soc More...
If you liked the game at all, you will love the book. It basically explains the world that the game is played it. The population, lifestyle, belief system of the people who made these book-portals into other worlds, and the downfall that made their soc More...
Jan 31, 2012
Kristen
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I feel like this book will only make sense to those that have played both the Myst and Riven computer games. If you liked the games, you'll love the books. If you've never played the games, you'll probably feel very under-whelmed.
Now after re-reading this I feel that I need to dig out my cd-rom of Myst. Some of the timelines don't seem to make sense in this trilogy, especially in relation to the plot of the videogames. (Wasn't the plot of Myst based on Atrus' two sons? And you play a More...
Now after re-reading this I feel that I need to dig out my cd-rom of Myst. Some of the timelines don't seem to make sense in this trilogy, especially in relation to the plot of the videogames. (Wasn't the plot of Myst based on Atrus' two sons? And you play a More...
Mar 14, 2011
Natalie
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I'll admit when I read this I never played the series of PC games that this was based off of(and still haven't). So I guess I went into reading this with an open mind not really knowing exactly what to expect. What I found was something that blew my 5th grade mind away. Atrus is such a sympathetic character just as his father is the type of character you love to hate. The author does a great job of emersing the reader into the "MYST" world to the point I felt I could step into the book
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Nov 06, 2010
Jill
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This is an amazing twist of fantasy taking place in the real world - or just below the surface of it I should say.
Based on the popular computer game, Myst is a real story. I was expecting something having to do with the game's island but it's actually the earlier story of Atrus and how he grows up. It is fantastic and engaging. You are constantly wondering what's the truth and reading faster and faster to learn the secrets Atrus is discovering about himself, his past, and D'ni - t More...
Based on the popular computer game, Myst is a real story. I was expecting something having to do with the game's island but it's actually the earlier story of Atrus and how he grows up. It is fantastic and engaging. You are constantly wondering what's the truth and reading faster and faster to learn the secrets Atrus is discovering about himself, his past, and D'ni - t More...
Jan 10, 2012
Puede que nuestros lectores más veteranos hayan conocido la saga de Myst en sus inicios en 1993 bajo su formato original: un juego de ordenador en primera persona desarrollado por los hermanos Miller, Rand y Robyn. Su éxito fue tan fulgurante que, junto con sus secuelas, se proclamó como uno de los juegos más vendidos de los tiempos hasta 2002, desbancado por Los Sims.
Cuando los hermanos Miller empezaron el desarrollo del juego, escribieron pequeñas partes de historia para poder situarse en More...
Cuando los hermanos Miller empezaron el desarrollo del juego, escribieron pequeñas partes de historia para poder situarse en More...
Jan 27, 2011
Adam
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It really seems only fitting that a video game about books would have a series of books published in its name. For some reason when such books were first coming out I was sort of skeptical about their quality. I truly am glad I overcame this and decided to pick up the Myst books. I was an early enough adopter to be able to get all the hardcover texts and they are all beautifully designed. It's strange that a lot of books don't adopt this kind of method, because it really is eye catching and I'm
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Nov 02, 2010
Juan
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There are fantasies that contain entire worlds; geography, character backgrounds, and invented language syntax are all accounted for and invented in regards to the story. All are meticulously crafted and engineered by Rand Miller. Myst is one such story; the sheer depth of the story and the characters is astonishing; this is a case of the iceberg principle where the vast majority of the interactions between the characters involve aspects of them that the reader doesn't even know. Miller has fles
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Jul 29, 2009
Kathryn
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I love this book not only for the story behind it but for the splendid moral integrity of two of the characters. The book is essentially about Atrus--about what it means to grow up, to be a man, and to be a responsible and good person. One of my favorite passages (and quotes, really) is this poignant moment where Anna sends her grandson into the unknown with his unstable (and ultimately sociopathic) father:
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Jan 04, 2012
Dev
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Quite enjoyed this. Its based on the games, and it inspired me to go back and play them again (well, I've played the first 3; I'm still in the 4th.) I finished this a couple of weeks back, so now I'm a little blurry on which bits of story are from the book and which from the games. But it was a nice extension of the story in the games, which was always their strongest point. It was also kind of interesting to read, in a book that came out a good 2 years before the sequel to the first game, d
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Sep 04, 2011
Lauren
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If you liked playing the Myst games, but wanted to know more about Atrus and how Myst came to be, then I definitely recommend this book to you. This is the story of Atrus and how he learns the art of writing Ages. This will give you a greater understanding of Ghen and Catherine (from Riven) and how they each affect Atrus's writing.
For someone reading it as a stand alone book with no prior knowledge of Myst, it may be confusing. I absolutely adore the Myst world, and was so excited wh More...
For someone reading it as a stand alone book with no prior knowledge of Myst, it may be confusing. I absolutely adore the Myst world, and was so excited wh More...
Mar 21, 2011
Danielle
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I picked the omnibus of this up at Borders the other day. I've read at least the first two before and I remember really liking them when I was younger, so I figured I'd re-read it.
I enjoyed it when I read it again this time, but it feels rushed towards the end. Almost like Rand Miller got to a certain point in the story and went "Alright, I'm really sick of writing. Let's finish it!"
I enjoyed it when I read it again this time, but it feels rushed towards the end. Almost like Rand Miller got to a certain point in the story and went "Alright, I'm really sick of writing. Let's finish it!"
Oct 30, 2011
Nina
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A fantasy adventure novel, which fills in the back story of the popular Myst video games released around the mid 1990's. The main character, Atrus, is a descendant of an ancient race that had that ability to link to other worlds by creating and writing 'linking' books. Atrus explores his heritage, determined to find out why his ancestors' world fell into extinction. A good read, especially if you've ever played the puzzle games it is based on.
May 30, 2011
Noah
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I read this book as a kid and went back to see how it held up.
The first half was intriguing enough, especially if you're a fan of the games, but the last half felt very rushed. Nonetheless, it was fun reading the origin of Atrus as well as his relationship with Gehn.
If you're a Myst fan, I'd say it's worth it (and a very easy read). If not, you're not really missing out.
Jul 31, 2011
Zack
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Honestly, I think this is one of the most underrated science fiction books out there. The computer game that inspired the books was hugely successful, but the books never really caught on despite the deep characters and fascinating world. I go back to this book when I want to feel inspired by a world of limitless creativity and possibility.
Apr 03, 2009
☆Brittany☆
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This was the first sci-fi book I've ever read & it took me a little while to get into it. Once I read a hundred or so pages it got better & I found myself enjoying it.
It definitely sucked me in & towards the end had an unexpected twist which I always like.
Overall a good book & I look forward to start book two in the series.
It definitely sucked me in & towards the end had an unexpected twist which I always like.
Overall a good book & I look forward to start book two in the series.
Apr 23, 2010
it is quite strange that I have a fancy with that book, I never bring it at home I just go read in the library putting ma staff in it to show where my place is...I felt like it is kindda book must be read when the reader is close to other books so that u can not get lost in it...just hold on others to get conscious...
Mar 14, 2009
Renee
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I'm a big Myst fangirl and friend of mine who is a big Myst fanboy lent this book to me. It was really fun and it was exciting to read about descriptions of new places and environments. The book also answered a lot of the questions I had about what happened between the first Myst game and the sequel Riven.
Jun 18, 2009
Christa
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Excellent book. I hesitated for YEARS to read it, but I picked it up to try to read something positive. It began well, if not a bit slow, but it was a good read. The ending blew me away, I enjoyed it so much. Loved the characters and the way it was written. Gave me great new insight into MYST and Riven the games and I'm looking forward to playing them both again as I haven't in years.
Aug 06, 2011
Brandon
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Usually tie-in books like this are horrible. In this case, the Myst book trilogy is written by the creators of the best-selling PC games. Thanks to their love and knowledge of the material and the depth of the concept, this series is actually a fantastic read.
Jul 25, 2011
Hnasman
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This book was surprisingly good. I just assumed, it being a novel about a computer game, that there was a minimum amount of suckage implied. But Rand Miller has some pretty decent story-telling cred. I totally recommend this for people who are fans of the game!
Dec 14, 2010
Nariyah
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Història amb personatges molt marcats i ben descrits amb un món nou, completament inventat. Encara que no m'agraden les descripcions, els autors tampoc abusen d'aquestes, aconseguint que desitgis poder crear mons amb el teu puny i lletra i passejar-te per ells.
Jan 17, 2009
Albert Einstein (andrew)
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1 book in myst series. awsome, awsome, awsome. i just checked it out from the onterio library because the cover looked good but wow did it ever turn out to be good. the imagination that went into this is simply amazing i recomend it to anybody!
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Dec 20, 2008
Noah
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I've always really liked this book, and re-reading it has only confirmed that for me. My only criticism is that the last fourth of the book feels a bit rushed and confused, but still. I would highly recommend this to lovers or haters of the game Myst.
Jul 29, 2011
Carissa
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If you ever played the Myst games or if you didn't, the Myst book series is phenomenal. This book is the best of the bunch as you follow Atrus and learn about his relationship with Gehn and how he met Catherine. I love it!
Apr 26, 2009
Sean
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MYST grabbed me as a kid, the concept of creating an entire world through writing was an incredibly formative idea to me at that age. A beautiful book with beautiful ideas and now that I see it again, I want to read the others.
May 05, 2009
sarah
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An interesting book for those who enjoyed the game. I am a huge fan and it was fascinating to read the backstory. However, as a book alone, it was a bit long-winded and confusing for those new to the series.
