Caliban's War
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| Author | James S. A. Corey |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Daniel Dociu |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Expanse |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | June 26, 2012 |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
| Media type |
Print Audiobook E-book |
| Pages | 595 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84149-990-1 |
| Preceded by | Leviathan Wakes |
| Followed by | Abaddon's Gate |
Caliban's War is a 2012 science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey (pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck). It is about a conflict in the solar system that involves Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt (colonies of people living on asteroids, referred to as "Belters"). It is the second book in The Expanse series and is preceded by Leviathan Wakes. The third book, Abaddon's Gate, was released on June 4,[1] 2013.[2]
Synopsis
On Ganymede, breadbasket of the outer planets, a Martian marine watches as her platoon is slaughtered by a monstrous supersoldier. On Earth, a high-level politician struggles to prevent interplanetary war from reigniting. And on Venus, an alien protomolecule has overrun the planet, wreaking massive, mysterious changes and threatening to spread out into the solar system.
In the vast wilderness of space, James Holden and the crew of the Rocinante have been keeping the peace for the Outer Planets Alliance. When they agree to help a scientist search war-torn Ganymede for a missing child, the future of humanity rests on whether a single ship can prevent an alien invasion that may have already begun.
Reception
Critical reception for Caliban's War was predominantly positive,[3][4] with Kirkus Reviews noting that the book could be enjoyed as a standalone novel but was "best appreciated after volume one".[5] Wired.com's Geek Dad and Publishers Weekly both praised the novel, with GeekDad citing the book's "believable human personalities and technology that is easily recognizable" as a highlight.[6][7] Tor.com gave an overall positive review for Caliban's War, but noted that there was "some rather tiresome dialogue in the cards, as well as an overabundance of laughably transparent politics, and a couple of at best cartoonishly characterised bad guys".[8]
References
- ↑ Alexander, Niall (28 May 2013). "The Expanding Expanse: Abaddon's Gate by James S. A. Corey". Tor.com. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ Wright, Eddie. "Interview: James S.A. Corey Talks 'Caliban's War'". MTV Geek. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Review: Caliban's War". School Library Journal. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Russell Letson review James S.A. Corey". Locus Online. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Review: Caliban's War". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Review: Caliban's War". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ Kelly, James. "The Expanse, Book 2: Caliban's War Review". Wired.com. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Popcorn Space Opera: Caliban's War by James S. A. Corey". Tor.com. Retrieved 21 October 2012.