LEVIATHAN WAKES ( THE EXPANSE BOOK 1 ) - Review

My review of Leviathan Wakes, the first in The Expanse Series!
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[@jackinthebox1993]

Are we officially including sci-fi epics into the channel? If so, I'm friggin' stoked 🚀👽🤖

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

Same 💯

[@katieamarsh]

Seriously, this channel was good to beginning with but it just gets better

[@thomaslange2262]

^ This

[@ernstryan1]

Me too! I hope he covers Poor Man's Fight!

[@uptown3636]

Hopefully.

[@mvaluk]

Daniel: Leviathan Wakes is a big story Expanse Authors: Hold my beer

[@bruceh9780]

I love it how the scope scales up, Every. Damn. Book.

[@Chaimiz]

you meant hold my genetically engineered algae whiskey

[@taikajorma7276]

Matt Valuk I think I have to read it some time soon

[@alex30425]

Book 8: that’s cute

[@mvaluk]

@@taikajorma7276 It's one of my favorite book series and I can't recommend it enough.

[@gabolujan]

What I love about this series is that the main character is space itself and how terrifying it is.

[@jrich749]

And amazing.

[@MrFreakHeavy]

Yes, that it is a constant danger. Too large, too empty, too dark, too cold, too lifeless, too mysterious. Space isn't for life, and we're always reminded of that with every little detail in the story. So many things must be done to avoid space. People are afraid of space and they respect it. The Belters formed a culture that embodies that philosophy: don't fuck with space.

[@tobi79777]

👁👄👁 im scared

[@Lennyk07]

Omg, i never relised that but it makes so much sense!!!!

[@Rhadagar]

I heard you saying author and would just like to point out that S.A. Corey is actually two authors collaborating, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.

[@hadesdarklord]

This. Daniel. Do you homework.

[@syndetonation]

@@hadesdarklord That's a little harsh. Knowing this fact isn't crucial to enjoying or understanding the story. If anything, Daniel not knowing this proves he read the book with an open mind and didn't research a bunch of other reviews and spoilers before putting his thoughts together. That can be helpful for making sure your opinion is unique and not externally influenced, so kudos to him.

[@MrShaiya96]

@@syndetonation yeah. But he cant read daniel Ahraham's other work if he dont know who sa Corey is

[@danlafferty1222]

This is exactly what I came to the comments to say. Haha

[@delaney7021]

I came to let him know this as well but figured someone had beat me to it! I love this series so much.

[@thejohnsanger]

The Expanse rules and I’m only five books into it. The layers that keep being peeled back is truly epic.

[@fardareismai4495]

Halfway through book seven, and still loving it so much! It's fantastic

[@kingdancekiller]

Book 8 is so damn good. Haven’t finished Leviathan Falls but so far Book 8 is my favorite.

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

@@kingdancekillerreally? I was so worried the latter three wouldn’t hold up to the first 6. I gotta get cracking on those.

[@bruceh9780]

The Expanse series is one of the best written scifi series ever written. They knock it out of the park technically, conceptually, and in pure entertainment value. The series is paced so well that every book brings something totally new and yet feels familiar.

[@JLchevz]

When will I have time to read The Expanse, Malazan and The Wheel of time? im 27 years old, im supposed to be working, but who cares? My TBR is long and full of terrors, but im very excited

[@ThatsMySideProject]

Me: Wow, this book sounds really cool, I should go read it. *Daniel casually says spoiler warning mid-sentence* *Fastest spacebar pause in the west*

[@brianmckeefrey1446]

RIGHT. lmao I almost crashed my car 😅😂

[@muhammadhashir6136]

What if u r in the midst of writing a comment and he quickly says, “spoiler alert.” that does things to the blood pressure

[@theatheistbear3117]

Great to see some novels from different genres on the channel. Keep it up, Daniel!

[@ThisIsJaysWorld]

I haven't watched the show but I also just finished that book and I loved it. Also I dont think he has a pessimistic attitude so much as a realistic one, based on human history thus far

[@jeffbrownme2]

Agree the wide scope of humanity is super realistic if you look at our history. Individuals are good but you can't stop civilization and governments from moving our species in dark directions.

[@ProvidenceNL]

please watch the show.

[@mike2RR]

>I dont think he has a pessimistic attitude so much as a realistic one Heh, that's what pessimists always say :) It's a book of its time is how I'd put it. Much less optimistic than the books I grew up reading, but it was a more optimistic time.

[@DonyFurrer-donytop5]

I wonder if it seems pessimistic because alot of sci-fi wants to see humanity evolving outside of itself. This series seems to come from the perspective of humanity in all it's ugliest pieces draping itself across the system.

[@marcushankins8171]

@@DonyFurrer-donytop5 well there's 2 ways it could really go for humanity. We can be the same planet consuming, money rules all society as portrayed here. Or we can grow beyond our need for being a selfish species, truly help our planet and let discovery be our planets prime concern, and go the way of a star trek style society.

[@753Elliott]

Great review, one note. -James SA Corey is actually two people (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) Edit: also, the next book introduces two of the most badass women in sci-fi!

[@fardareismai4495]

Avasarala and Bobbie are some of my all-time favourite characters in sci-fi period.

[@i_dont_know_who_i_am69]

Damn I forgot that the book didn't have Chrisjen POV until book 2.

[@fardareismai4495]

@@i_dont_know_who_i_am69 well, if you watched the show that's understandable, that introduces her way earlier

[@joecourtney8552]

Yea but the TV show destroyed them. That’s my biggest beef with the show.

[@r.m.bailey9061]

Bobbie is the best.

[@joecourtney8552]

The audiobook narrator also does a fantastic job, one of the few that enhances the story to me.

[@MiaJoBella]

I agree! It is really cool to have a voice for "Jimmy" and it is super fitting

[@paulbryden4006]

I'm reading it 1st but love audio books so definitely get round to listening to the series once I've read it fully

[@steveoh9285]

True, the audiobook narrator is outstanding.

[@user-te2kk2nt4q]

The Expanse is special since it manages to make books and show complement each other in a great way.

[@GoverNzz]

James S. A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck

[@meganw.4457]

I kinda saw the Special Girl as part of the noir nod..."This dame walks in..." I didn't really attach that aspect to the sci-fi, oddly enough. The interesting flip on "girl is the key," was cool. Didn't exactly save the world. Lol.

[@Mistborn_San]

This is a series that seemed very interesting to me, think I'm gonna find a copy in the library and go from there.

[@balfizan]

Like he said buckle up. It's great and it feeds all of my sci-fi cravings

[@sebastianm7556]

I love The Expanse. Especially Ep 4 and 5 of Season 2. That was very poetic television.

[@CablesComics]

Love your book reviews and this one is no exception. My last few trips to the bookstore and Amazon are all of your doing! Damn you for spotlighting and reviewing such great sci-fi/fantasy books. Keep up the awesome reviews! Thoroughly enjoy your channel and reviews. Thanks.

[@bbotti14]

Great to see, The Expanse is my favorite sci-fi book series. It's relatively-realstic speculation about the future of society scratches the most wonderful itch for me.

[@jeffbrownme2]

Hey Dan, great review and I'm excited for you to be reading one of my favorite series. You should def rewatch season 1 now and maybe read a book then watch the show up to that point back to back and see how they compare. It's a great show with a few differences but pretty faithful. Just FYI if you do try to watch the show up to the source material it doesn't go 1 season 1 book, here's the breakdown: Leviathan Wakes: All of season 1, season 2 ep 1-5. Calibans war: Season 2 ep 6 - 13, season 3 episode 1 - 6. Abbadon's Gate: Season 3 ep 7 - 13. Cibola Burn: All of Season 4

[@LiteratureScienceAlliance]

Really glad this review went up, I have been on the fence about picking this up for awhile and once I get caught up on other series I plan to give it a try!

[@ElleBelle1919]

I am such a huge fan of this series, both in book and TV form. I watched the show first and then saw some interviews with the cast where they were gushing over the books and knew I had to dive in. And dive I did, I read all of the main series books and the short stories in about two months. Now I am eagerly anticipating the last book. I know this will be something that I reread many times. Thanks for the review!

[@samuelbird7151]

So fracking happy you reviewed this love your reviews keep it up

[@tylerdavis246]

Thank you so much for this review. This review sold me on the book, and I just finished it. Thank you for your great reviews!

[@ClayHales]

It is very epic in scope, but I think the way the first book introduces us to this world, er universe, is really well done. This is a system spanning epic, but it starts with a small group of characters in book 1. That manageable starting cast is a great choice by the authors.

[@georgek5737]

While it was indeed epic i found it more of a casual read. More of an introduction to important people in the story. You basically get to know them. I liked that.

[@matthewsmithson4250]

Fantastic review as always. I think you’ll enjoy the rest of the series. Plenty of twists and turns to come!

[@johnnygraz4712]

Hey Daniel - the trope you complained about was almost a requirement, given the authors decided to weave a classic noir detective story into the first book. Some people love that choice (I do), and some not so much.

[@susiebolt4021]

I'm happy that Daniel enjoyed this book, and can't wait to see his reaction as he reads more of the series. I have a huge to-read list, and as a result I rarely read books a second time. But I read the Expanse books 1-7 twice, and will read book 8 again just before 9 is available. It's so freakin' good. Daniel complained a little about the lack of character growth. Keep in mind that the characters are adults, so they aren't necessarily going to grow the way a coming-of-age character might. The growth in these novels is more about the "found family" and the ever-shifting political situation on the scale of an entire solar system. Each book builds upon the last, in a believable and sometimes horrifying way.

[@Goomyx1492]

This is such a great series of books! Despite being sci-fi rather than fantasy, it's definitely one of the only series that scratches that Song of Ice and Fire itch for me from a character and plot standpoint; yet also being a quicker and easier read overall. The first book in the series is by FAR the weakest in the series also; it just gets better and better and more epic in scope. You've honestly seen nothing yet! :D Edit: Time for a re-read!

[@Ghostlyape123]

Travis Mattson hard disagree on that. Book 1 is my favorite, I like a lot of the others but this one just had the original magic that the others sometimes struggled with.

[@SMouse646]

From what iv seen other people say Cibola Burn is a lot more divisive among fans to the point were id say around half would rate it as their lowest

[@Ghostlyape123]

SMouse Booth yes most fans like Cibola Burn the least, myself included. It has some great stuff in it but is also a let down in other regards. It also feels insignificant to the main plot until certain plot threads from it re-emerge in books 7-8

[@lmamakos]

As you progress through reading the novels in the series, don't overlook the novellas that provide some additional backstory and context. After reading the first book, you might think Amos is a one-dimensional character -- later novels expand his character quite a lot and "The Churn" is a novella the explains why Amos is... well, Amos. For me, he's one of the most interesting characters in the book. It's a really quite a contrast to many books you might read, where's there's obviously one obvious protagonist in the story. You might initially think that James Holden is that character in these novels, but in many respects, he's not the most interesting character. Even the other characters representing other "factions" are not so obviously "good guy" or "bad guy" -- they all have their motivations, perhaps with varying degrees of flexible morality that you might think as pushing them into a "villain" role. I am so anxiously awaiting the final book in this series. The story only becomes larger in scope, truly an epic scale story. And the unexpected bonus of this all is that the video adaptation is actually quite good, too! It gets off to a slow start because of all the world building that needs to be done to set the stage, but it's also some of the best science fiction on TV that's ever been done, too. How fortunate for us all.

[@illuminati1618]

Keep reading! The series will take you places you will love. The tv series is an excellent adaptation and well worth the time once you get through the books.

[@therabbitholeguild]

A very challenging review, met with vigor and grace. I agree whole heartedly, and had i not already read the book i would be doing so now. Thanks again for all your hard work great job!

[@jrich749]

Ahh, my sweet summer child. You are not prepared. The initial plan was 12 books. They did outlines for each book and removed 3 of the books to avoid stagnant stories. Watch some of their youtube videos from these guys. Its truly amazing. The first book is completed half way through the 2nd season. They are shooting season 5 (book 5) now. There are 8 books out now with the 9th (and final) coming out this year and a number of novellas. The show is incredible and the book writers are producers/writers on the show. The author's specifically use different genres for each book. The first was a noir mystery, the second a political thriller, the 4th a western, etc.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Loved hearing your thoughts on this one. I started the audiobook a while back and love the TV show. May need to push it up in my Need-2-Read!

[@Urikanu]

Everyone should -try- these books. They might not be for everyone, but give it a try. You might be surprised. Me, I loved it. I loved it A LOT

[@Ryanosity]

I love the worldbuilding in the series so far and planned to read more of the books. There's something unique in the series that hasn't been done a lot in other sci-fi media and particularly how the writers takes in consideration of how the universe works around the characters and how it affects them. Say like gravity that affects the Belters' physical appearance and whatnot. I haven't seen or read any sci-fi book that actually does that. Though, I do really want to hear your thoughts on some of the Halo books. Maybe Fall of Reach or even the Forerunner Saga (Cryptum, Primordium and Silentium). As always, loved the review.

[@fardareismai4495]

It gets better! Lots of cool characters and storylines to come for you my friends!

[@ianmckay2542]

So glad you've started this series, it blew every other scifi out of the water. Perfect blend of character drama and science that passively teaches you about the physics of our universe. Once you experience it other science fiction doesn't quite hold up as well.

[@daviddalke926]

I LOVE this series, so happy to see you discuss it.

[@erikak4244]

There's 8 books currently published, with the 9th dropping later this year, plus some short stories. Definitely an epic series.

[@bowantoia8536]

Love your content and I am mostly a Science fiction reader now an indepth review of a science fiction book, it only gets better. Keep up the great work.

[@darmokandjalad7786]

After watching a bunch of Daniel’s unboxings and tier lists lately I almost forgot that he is also a super intelligence and well spoke dude! Really good review, especially considering I just finished the book today!

[@michaelnelson2976]

Super love that you finally reviewed Leviathan Wakes. Can't wait to see your opinions on this series and then also the Dresden Files.

[@TheVIPats]

It´s actually 2 authors writing under a synonym, thought you might find that interesting

[@PinkertonDanPie]

It's ACTUALLY 2 authors writing under a pseudonym, thought you might find that humorous

[@Mythreial]

Pseudonym*

[@nevoak7481]

Also George RR Martins assistant

[@dgray7537]

I hope it's a nice word they are under like a tree or foliage and not a rock or boulder.

[@09RetsamEdalb]

Antonym

[@LivyTravels]

Happy to see you reading this series! I only started reading the books because I worked on the show and I loved it. Plus the writers are both fantastic guys who are really passionate about the story they created! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the whole series, it's amazing! (and the TV show is as well when you get back to that!)

[@kruppecauthon3475]

'Surprised you didn't mention: James S. A. Corey is two authors. One of which is Daniel Abraham. The other was an aid for George Martin. And spoiler: it does continue to improve as the series progresses

[@KitchenSinkSoup]

Ty Franck I believe is the other author.

[@Markadown]

Roland Deschain You are correct. And he has saved Martins beard from being cut by a fan 😆

[@Mikus011]

Daniel: This is truly epic! Me: *Laughs in Caliban’s War*

[@th3lonef0x4]

Me: Laughs in Nemesis games and Babylon's Ashes.

[@Mikus011]

@@th3lonef0x4 It's been a while since I wrote the comment... Nowadays It'd be like Me: *laughs in Tiamat's Wrath* God I loved that book!!

[@th3lonef0x4]

@@Mikus011 I'm really looking forward to reading book eight however, I need to read book seven first.

[@kingofhearts642]

@@th3lonef0x4 Books 7 and 8 were both incredible, but Tiamat's Wrath might be my favorite out of the whole series.

[@th3lonef0x4]

@@kingofhearts642 For me book 6 is my favourite and 8 is in close second.

[@ragnarvolorus2925]

Awesome, finally!!! one of my favorite booktubers read the Expanse!!! You wont be disappointed, it only gets better from here on out....I wouldn't of thought it possible, but the subsequent installments, the world gets even bigger, and it moves even faster....Hands down my favorite Sci-fi series.

[@claymore4639]

YAH so excited you got around to reading this. Favorite sci-fi currently running. I think you can benefit from watching the show then reading the book (even though book 1 finishes half way into season 2). Can't wait to see what you think as you read on.

[@sarahpaige161]

I watched the first season before I noticed this was a book series. As soon as I was aware there were books, I picked them up on Audible and have listened (so far) to the first two books. I agree that the pacing in places is slow, but the stakes and conflict grow in scale which kept me tuning in to the audiobooks with fervor. So far, like you, I am highly impressed with the writing and the story... man, the story! As soon as you think things are finally going to be resolved, BAM! James S. A. Corey (a team of two authors) come in and snatch your dreams with even more intrigue. Great review! I think you hit the nail on the head as far as someone who's never read science fiction before might react toward these books. ☮

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

Yes I love this series. It's an expansive series so buckle up. I also love the show! they did an excellent job with it.

[@courtneytimmer2013]

I read this entire series last summer/fall and it was incredible! I had never ventured into space operas before and I was blown away by the scope and ambition of the series. I do seriously recommend the audiobooks, they have a full cast and I loved all of the voice actors! I switched between formats and found myself missing the voices

[@CopperLontra]

I can't wait to see your reactions to later books in the series. I am eagerly awaiting the final book to come out this year(?). Love the series, love your channel, can't wait fot more scifi coverage!

[@KotashiG]

Hey congrats on your KZbin medal! 100k!!! Fantasy community are mainstream now!

[@Creaturefeatures]

I really enjoyed it as well. I felt very interested the whole time. Great review!

[@StarspangledHeart]

Yay! This book is definitely on my 2020 TBR although given your comments about it's scope and epicness, I'm going to move it to the to read after I finish WoT list.

[@Darrkness]

I love these books. The show is actually pretty good too. Excited and sad for the Final book this year.

[@steveoh9285]

The TV, book, and audiobook are all FANTASTIC! Dune is my all-time favorite sci-fi epic, The Expanse climbs the same ladder, just on a lower rung. Highly recommended!

[@andrewreising4541]

I am also reading this series! I'm currently 4 books in, and have just been flying through them.

[@blakejackson5340]

This series had consistently been one of my favorites. Each book ups the ante and somehow manages to top the last one. The character development is beautiful and it has some of the best action sequences I’ve ever read. Can’t wait for the rest of your reactions!

[@supremeleadersmeagol6345]

I read this title as "Leviathan Wanks." pls forgive my brain, it broken

[@robertdickson3619]

Supreme Leader Smeagol my mind is now damaged.

[@callum7081]

That would be a great read

[@keepperspective]

Love both book and show, especially the diversity of characters and the technical “hard” challenges like actually dealing with gravity!

[@AndyBarbieri]

One of my favourite Sci-fi series, as I love both the book and the TV show, and would definitely recommend continuing with the rest of the series. The last book should hopefully be out this year, so plenty time to catch up, unless you decide to tackle the novellas that pad out the back stories for characters and events of the series too.

[@kthebookwyrm1590]

While I really enjoyed Leviathan Wakes, it’s definitely the weakest of the series. If memory serves, the noir mystery bit is dropped going forward and the politics and alien stuff is more prominent. There are more POVs and the story becomes even bigger. So good. Also, the tv show is excellent.

[@ll1ll1ll1ll1ll1ll]

Hands down favorite series.the epic ness just keeps getting better.

[@VoidLantadd]

Finally, I've been waiting for you to review this series for years. Go read the books and watch the show, it's all amazing

[@willprotector]

As I expand into this Sci-Fi, this series is on the top of my list.

[@cheezy3]

First time commenting...I think. Ok never been so excited for one of your reviews before (love the expense series). You gave fair points and criticisms. One of the reasons I think you'll like this series is bc I'm pretty sure you like believable real friend relationships (Locke & Jean). This series is that. The characterization gets deep and the relationships get real. Can't wait for the next one!

[@LauraRodriguez-kv9np]

Ahhhhhh I'm almost finished with the book!!!! I'll come back to watch this in an hour 😅 just had to come get excited about this video first xD

[@mikecarson8601]

Wait until Caliban’s War (2). That and Nemesis Games (5) are just amazing. Here comes Avasarala and all her foul-mouthed glory. I started with the show and switched to the books waiting for season 4. Both are brilliant.

[@heather-linbrannon8352]

It's really accessible, I think most people would get into. Plus, the audiobook is a fantastic wash to go!

[@dominicaudy8479]

I'm really happy to see you start this series, and it's a great review. It's true it's a great series for Fantasy fans. One of the two writers behind the pseudonym (Daniel Abraham) is an accomplished Fantasy writer. Ty is more the sci-fi fan (he did work with GRRM, but it was mostly IT) and the one behind the world building. Leviathan Wakes is pretty much their EOTW (and like it a bit open ended originally. The publisher decided to sign them for the series after its success), so if you think this is epic or somewhat predictable.. wait and see. LW is sprawling, but the scope is still small. The "scaling up" is done really well, and they're not afraid to scale down for a story, if necessary. The series blends many sub-genres, and in fact each book touches mainly on a different one, while remaining at its core classic space opera throughout. Book 1 was a detective Noir, thus the "girl" trope (not my favourite either, no more than the zombies I must say). That's a strength and occasionally a weakness of the series as a whole: there may be books for which you relate less to the sub-genre blended in, or some of tropes may or not work for you. That's also a main reason why, despite a constance in quality through the series, many of the books divide the readership.. someone's favourite will also be someone's "weakest book", because he/she doesn't like politics so much, or Westerns, or Haunted House stories. In any case.. the end of the series should be right up your alley: the writers call the last three books "their epic Fantasy which isn't a LOTR-type story". The crew takes time to develop, you see them mostly through Holden's eyes in the early books and he's not a character who pries a lot into his mates's "secret gardens" - so while he develops a lot the others appear not to, not as much, but this approach REALLY pays off mid-series. The later series arcs are awesome. Speaking of which, as a fan of the books first and a big fan of the TV show second, I warmly recommend you not to return to the TV show until you've read all the way to the fifth book. It won't get into the specifics, but there are some later books spoilers happening much earlier in the show, and beyond that fact you will simply appreciate the work on the adaption much better after reading the fifth book. It's entirely possible to enjoy the show first, or to read the books afterward, but now that you've started, read all the way to Nemesis Games first. It was incidentally the last book published when the TV show started, so as readers it's how we experienced it back then. The adaptation is brilliant, because the two writers are fully on the team and they understand really well that drama and novels work differently.). Have fun with the other books. It's a really well planned out series, over which they really kept control (in a Brandon Sanderson kind of way). They briefly outlined it for 12 books, but saw a potential slog with stories 7-8-9 and just excised them.

[@TahoeNevada]

You can tell, in parts, that the book started out as a tabletop RPG, which they originally shopped around to be a video game adaptation. That didn’t pan out, so they sold it as a novel. Side note: the actress who plays Avasarala also does some VO work in the Destiny games.

[@anthonytalksmovies]

Okay, fine, I’ll finally read this. I’ve had it in my possession for a while now and I’ve kept putting it off for some reason but I’ll either get to it after The Lies of Locke Lamora or I’ll make it my new nightstand book.

[@09RetsamEdalb]

This is basically going to be my into to sci fi. After the Black Prism, this is up next for me. Was always super excited to read this when I learned what it was about!

[@ishomedia805]

The audio books are amazing. Narration is so good!

[@raulurrutia1687]

About time!

[@loganmcgee7947]

Best book adaptation onto the screen to date.

[@AltairMoran]

A friend who recommended me the series also described it as being in the line of ASOIAF but in space and said the writers had actually worked with GRRM, like he was their mentor or something. I watched the first season of the show and it was enjoyable but as you said, it was somewhat predictable, I still need to read the novels to see what's next though. Good to see you liked it and can't wait to see what you think of the next books.

[@mcfarlane819]

Jael Moran I think Ty Frank was actually George’s assistant at one point

[@forloveofthepage2361]

This is my current favorite sci fi series. Cant wait for the next one. The characters are amazing and the ideas provocative.

[@therealdavemg5511]

I just started getting into sifi do I am glad you are starting to review the genre

[@SMouse646]

Read The Butcher of Anderson Station before Caliban's War

[@LeoAlvarado097]

The show is actually such a blast to watch. I’ve only listened to the first book so far because of time constraints but man the authors build a solid as shit world, and that’s something the show did really well too! I need to get on to the next books. I can’t wait for you to tackle them too!

[@brad746]

This was the first sci-fi book I read (although, I technically listened to it) and my god, I fell in love with it. I've always loved sci fi and space opera movies, this was a real surprise and I'm currently thrilled by listening to Caliban's War too

[@amberr7586]

I cannot wait for you to get to book 5 of the series. Nemesis games is the best

[@aaronmeade1546]

It's about time!

[@thelifeandtimesofjames4273]

I read it and loved soooo much of it. The politics and the HOW the humans go about in space and and then it did one thing (that I won’t state here) that turned me off the whole thing straight away. Didn’t go in for book two. And now your comment section is telling me it is actually two people. Two!

[@juliannasreddin5226]

This one will be definitely one of my top 10.

[@GanymedeGang]

Just finished the 8th book yesterday. Your reading my mind.

[@funkdoc2001]

Fantastic series! Both books and the tv show. Edit: interesting thing I read on wiki was that the series is written by 2 authors, Corey is a joint pen name for both.

[@jerzbouy1]

Johnny come lately again. Having watched the series twice and will again when 6 comes out has quite an effect on reading "Leviathan Wakes" which I just started a few days ago; lots of differences and a fore knowledge of what the story is all about. For me this is not a problem as I have always been able to separate the two. Obviously the book is more detailed covering things the series had to leave out or change the order. The physical description of the characters is different from the people in the movie but that is easily over looked. I can not comment too much as I am shy of being half way. I prefer visually the series version so far; and that is the problem with viewing first then reading though it doesn't take away from the book in the long term. What I like most about the book is the authors' writing style (styles) as it flows so naturally.

[@HandlesAreStupid2024]

My brother. Welcome to The Expanse series. I can't wait until you get to book 4 and we have diametrically opposed opinions on it.

[@troikas3353]

I've not read the books yet as I dont want to spoil the series. That said- The Expanse show is likely the best science-fiction drama we've had on TV in a very long time. I put it up there with Babylon 5 in story telling with the added benefits of modern effects and a much deeper bench of acting talent to draw on, even for small parts, than the genre had on tv in the 90's.

[@yhwhswarrior6086]

I got Rage of Dragons because of what you said. Thank you for that by the way, I really liked that book. I'll try this one now.

[@songpoetry1]

I just got through this series and I felt similarly about the first book. Boy, did I ever get into that series from there on out though!

[@KomodoSanders]

The series I started before WoT. I'm still on book 6, and I needed a bit of a break. Books 2 and 4 are my favorite. I hope you enjoy your journey!

[@nickd5158]

It's honestly scary that this series keeps building and keeps surprising me. I now need to he reread it.

[@kailawkamo1568]

Miller was definitely a character that I was really fascinated in.

[@AshOnComics]

8:00 "she's gonna be the key and it's going to be tied into how this catastophy is avoided" -- But she wasn't. She was a macguffin used to direct the plot and give certain characters a motivation.

[@redmilo92]

There's actually two authors, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, and they split the characters between them. I think they carefully balance a cautious optimism with an understanding that people often react poorly to crisis initially This is a great series, I just started the last book, looking forward to your views on the rest of the series.

[@csweezey18]

As someone who's only seen the show (and loved every single second of it), I think it's about time I began reading the books. I'll go do that now.