Ian answers “I've watched season 1 of The Expanse. Is...”

Jeroen De Dauw asked this question about Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1):

I've watched season 1 of The Expanse. Is it still a good idea to read this novel after doing this, or does the series spoil the novels plot too much?

Ian I was in the same boat - saw the series first.

The first season only takes you to half way (virtually exactly) in Leviathan Wakes. It certainly doesn't…moreI was in the same boat - saw the series first.

The first season only takes you to half way (virtually exactly) in Leviathan Wakes. It certainly doesn't spoil the book, in my view. There are enough subtle differences to keep it interesting, plus the characters, as you would expect, are better drawn in the book.

I quite enjoyed the series, but absolutely loved the book.(less)

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Jeroen De Dauw I'm q quarter through the book now and not inclined to put it down. Now I'm afraid it'll spoil the second season of the series though. Did you read th ...more
Mar 29, 2016 09:50AM · flag

Ian I saw the series first, so I can't say whether it would spoil the series or not. To be honest I decided that the book was good eneough that I'd stick ...more
Mar 29, 2016 09:57AM · flag

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