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Jacinto's Remnant (Gears of War #2)
Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, this is the stunning story of the men and women who stood between a planet and total destruction–and now have to face the consequences of their actions.
After a brutal fifteen-year war for survival, the Coalition of Ordered Governments is forced to destroy mankind’s last city in a final bid to stop the Locust Horde. As the survivors flee ...more
After a brutal fifteen-year war for survival, the Coalition of Ordered Governments is forced to destroy mankind’s last city in a final bid to stop the Locust Horde. As the survivors flee ...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
July 28th 2009
by Del Rey
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Karen Traviss continues the Gear of War storyline with the consequences of their decisions made in the two video game storylines. The first game consequence is the destruction of the major cities to deny the resources from the Locust Horde. How those decisions affected the surviving humans and their personal lives is explained.
The second game consequence is flooding Jacinto to destroy the Horde. This story mainly focuses on building shelter and providing essential services to survive ...more
The second game consequence is flooding Jacinto to destroy the Horde. This story mainly focuses on building shelter and providing essential services to survive ...more
Gears of War Jacinto's Remanant is a sci-fi book based on the hit Xbox games. The story happens in the games and books on the planet Sera, the only known Human planet. The remaining Humans are trying to rebuild after the fourteen year war with the sentient, underground-living creatures dubbed the Locust. It was a war of xenocide. That is where the story begins in this book.
Gears of War Jacinto's Remnant is a fantastic book but a lot of people wouln't get it if they haven't played the games...more
Gears of War Jacinto's Remnant is a fantastic book but a lot of people wouln't get it if they haven't played the games...more
Following up the 1st Gears of War book, Aspho Fields, this particular novel takes place directly after the events of the 2nd Gears of War game, right after the sinking of Jacinto. Once more, the Gears find themselves on a critical mission, in which they must assist with the migration of Jacinto's people to find somewhere else to settle, and fend of remaining Locust and rebelling civilians in the process. This was also a great book, from start to finish, much like Aspho Fields was. Once again,...more
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Karen Traviss humanizes the Gears characters and world, and her work suggests she's very excited to be a part of it. Her characters fit the universe without being caged by the videogame representation.
Traviss expends a lot of energy telling the reader what the characters are thinking. He expends significant energy trying to convince the reader of some of the characters attributes. This repeatedly breaks immersion, and makes the narrative feel choppy.
Overall I enjoyed the book...more
Traviss expends a lot of energy telling the reader what the characters are thinking. He expends significant energy trying to convince the reader of some of the characters attributes. This repeatedly breaks immersion, and makes the narrative feel choppy.
Overall I enjoyed the book...more
Review from Badelynge
Jacinto's Remnant is the second book in the Gears of War series following on directly after the events portrayed in Gears of War 2 the popular Xbox 360 game. The humans of Sera have destroyed their last major stronghold Jacinto in a desperate attempt to flood the underground lair of the Locust. The survivors flee in search of a new refuge, hoping that the monsters from below have been all but wiped out. The book documents the Gears and the civilians of Jacinto scouting...more
Jacinto's Remnant is the second book in the Gears of War series following on directly after the events portrayed in Gears of War 2 the popular Xbox 360 game. The humans of Sera have destroyed their last major stronghold Jacinto in a desperate attempt to flood the underground lair of the Locust. The survivors flee in search of a new refuge, hoping that the monsters from below have been all but wiped out. The book documents the Gears and the civilians of Jacinto scouting...more
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liked this better than Aspho Fields (which was the first book in this series, and seemed designed for a hammering payoff that never came. or was perhaps removed).
Jacinto's Remnant also just sort of randomly ended without a clear climax. but it was filled with many more engaging character moments, and repeatedly left me thinking about the bigger picture of the Gears universe. which I'd sum up as : destroying yourself to win.
all in all, i really enjoyed and feel much more excit...more
Jacinto's Remnant also just sort of randomly ended without a clear climax. but it was filled with many more engaging character moments, and repeatedly left me thinking about the bigger picture of the Gears universe. which I'd sum up as : destroying yourself to win.
all in all, i really enjoyed and feel much more excit...more
Much like Gears of war, Tome 1 : Aspho Fields, Gears of War: Jacinto's Remnant dives both into the "present day" storyline taking place between Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3 as well as the prologue storyline taking place around Emergence Day. While not nearly as directly parallel as the two plots in Aspho Fields, Jacinto's Remnant helps flesh out another aspect of the Gears universe - the mood and cultural climate at both times.
Karen Traviss manages to convey this sense...more
Karen Traviss manages to convey this sense...more
Jacinto's Remnant (Gears of War)
by Karen Traviss
Del Rey
352 pages
isbn 0345499441
Jacinto's Remnant was a great idea for a book because it was based on the best-selling xbox games, Gears of War 1 and 2. If you've played the video game, then you have a good idea about what the book is about and understand it better than others who have not. The video game had a great storyline and the character developement was great, but this book highlights all the little thi...more
by Karen Traviss
Del Rey
352 pages
isbn 0345499441
Jacinto's Remnant was a great idea for a book because it was based on the best-selling xbox games, Gears of War 1 and 2. If you've played the video game, then you have a good idea about what the book is about and understand it better than others who have not. The video game had a great storyline and the character developement was great, but this book highlights all the little thi...more
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I'm currently 3/4 of the way in and let me say it is FANTASTIC for a videogame novel. Both of the Gears books seem to stand above the average novelized form of a videogame. Karen Traviss really knows how to write a damn good sci-fi novel that feels realistic and connects you to the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the characters. You could honestly read this book with no prior knowledge of the series and feel completely immersed due to Traviss's mastery of character depth.
When I first heard that someone would be writing Gears of War books, I was worried. After all, how could someone possibly capture all the things about the game and the characters I loved?
Karen Traviss has done her work beautifully, creating a world so real, you feel like you could walk out your door and meet any of these characters on the street.
If you're any kind of Gears of War fan, I highly recommend this book.
Karen Traviss has done her work beautifully, creating a world so real, you feel like you could walk out your door and meet any of these characters on the street.
If you're any kind of Gears of War fan, I highly recommend this book.
The book, like the others in the series parallels two stories in two different time periods. This book, I found to not have as climatic of plot as the others; the future timeline is really just toddling along, and I imagine that the historical timeline was supposed to be the building story. Unfortunately, because the events happened in the past, you already know how it all plays out before the historical tale reaches those points.
You can tell that the author is setting up for the nex...more
You can tell that the author is setting up for the nex...more
As before, Ms. Traviss has shown herself to have a great grasp on the characters of Delta Squad. Unlike Aspho Fields, her previous book in this setting, in Jacinto's Remnant she tackled the implications of peace after ninety years of war. A recommended read for GOW fans and lovers of sci-fi militaria.
This is the second book in the series, it is as good as the first, not a great deal of alien battles as it goes more into the re-building of society territory, but it is still excellent, due to the authors fantastic characterisation of the main protagonists. A must read series.....
I loved this book! It gives you an in-depth look at the pshycology of the gears and what they go through. wasn't focused on fighting grubs though, so if that's your favorite part, don't expect it in this book. It was an awsome read.
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this book for the same reasons I enjoyed the first Gears of War book -- the character building, background, dialogue, etc. However, I felt the main plot line dragged a little and the story was anti-climatic.
This is a great book. Beautifully written and well thought out in the dark and gory but well detailed universe that is Gears of War, I look forward to reading more in the novel series.
As good as Aspho Fields. This book exudes a great sense of camaderie. It's military science-fiction the way it should be. I loved the little self-deprecating jokes directed at the games. Reading this has gotten me pumped up for Gears Of War 3.
Pese a iniciar tanto o incluso mejor que su anterior trabajo en el mundo de Gears of War, el libro pierde demasiado ritmo de la mitad para adelante
Lo
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Talk about an interesting turn of events. The real question is thiis now gears three will be out next year, will we finally see Adam Fenix.
Continues story of Gears of War 2. Follows the life of the COG after the sink of Jacinto and their struggles
Really good book based on the "Greatest Game Ever..."
Describes the events after the second game great read.
It's nice to know that Gears is still interesting even without Locust.
Kevin Riggs
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It was better than Aspheo Fields
this book by karen was extremely well done. the dialogue although profain at times was extremely in detail and well thought out. I also enjoyed to see a change in the idea of the enemy. This book showed that not only had the locust been after delta squad but also a group of savage humans who are strandeds turned raiders. It completely keeps your mind off of the locust for a while untill the explosive ending. supurb.
Cool book, provides nice insight in to the world and what we can await in the third game! :D
While I enjoyed the emotional ride throughout the book, I missed the action of the desperate fight. It became more like an urban war--human vs human, which worries me for what they may decide to do in the third installment of the GoW series. I Still recommend this book if you're a fan of the series.
Refugee relocation, internal conflicts, Stranded and pirates - this stuff expands the universe nicely, but it lacks the epic feel of Aspho and the games. In game terms, this book is like a collection of side-quests: interesting, but not pushing the main storyline forward much.
Cody
marked it as to-read
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Karen Traviss is a science fiction author and full-time novelist from Wiltshire, England. Originally from the Portsmouth area, Traviss worked as both a journalist and defence correspondent before turning her attention to writing fiction. She also served in both the Territorial Army and the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. Traviss is a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy workshop.
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