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Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1)

James S.A. Corey

Start date: July 1, 2012

Finish date: July 31, 2012

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Apr 09, 2013 Ryan Burt rated it liked it

This book started slow for me. I really liked the middle and then the end seemed to go on too long. I was in the mood for a nice space opera when I picked it up. Like I said I really enjoyed the middle so there is plenty there to enjoy.

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Jul 24, 2016 Jessica Nickelsen rated it really liked it

Started reading after watching Series 1 of the Expanse... really enjoyed the pacing and characters were great... Holden so infuriating, but obviously he was meant to be! Enough left open at the end to keep things interesting, yet without an annoying cliffhanger / second book pitch.

Loved the world building detail - and also loved that it never really overshadowed the story. Excellent example of how unintended consequences can drive a book, and it was really enjoyable to watch as it all unfolded.

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Apr 06, 2013 Neil rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Would have given this 3.5 stars if I could give half stars - the book was good, but it definitely dragged at times. The characters were entertaining and the plot was intriguing enough to keep me reading, but the self loathing of the Miller character and self righteous ranting of the Holden character got to be a bit much after 500+ pages. I was ready for the end of the book when it came.

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