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The Leviathan arrives in Constantinople, a city where Clanker culture and Darwinst principles intersect in the most intriguing ways. Dr Barlow and Deryn deliver their precious cargo to the Sultan, but their peace-keeping mission goes unexpectedly - and disastrously - awry. Now the only way to save themselves in this hostile, politically-charged city is for Dr Barlow to offer up the thing that matters most: the air ship. Alek escapes from his prison camp and goes on the run with his men and the loris while Count Volger stays behind to fend-off the pursuit, forcing Alek to take on new responsibilities. Meanwhile a secret mission lands Deryn in serious danger...and leads both teens to re-evaluate their precarious situations in the world.
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'YA's hippest author' Scott Westerfeld is the author of the hugely popular Uglies series. As well as the Midnighters series and three stand alone YA novels, he has written five science fiction novels for adults. He and his wife, Justine, divide their time between Sydney and New York.
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Format:Hardcover
The second novel in Westerfeld's Steampunk series and one that proves that he is a master storyteller. Beautifully constructed, this alternate world is one that readers will love to inhabit, there are machines, monsters, action and plenty of adventure as out heroes continue their fight to survive against the odds.
Add to the mix a great blend of dialogue, solid world construction and a plot that just doesn't let up and you know that you have one hell of a story on your hands. Seriously good fun and with beautiful artwork that accentuates the tale you know that it's something special. Definitely a series that I'm recommending as Christmas gifts as the silence you will have whilst your young reader devours this will be worth its weight in gold which will also fuel their own imagination.
Add to the mix a great blend of dialogue, solid world construction and a plot that just doesn't let up and you know that you have one hell of a story on your hands. Seriously good fun and with beautiful artwork that accentuates the tale you know that it's something special. Definitely a series that I'm recommending as Christmas gifts as the silence you will have whilst your young reader devours this will be worth its weight in gold which will also fuel their own imagination.
Format:Hardcover
I loved Leviathan being a fan of Steam Punk and a history geek and was so excited to get round to reading Behemoth. I am pleased to say that I was not disappointed and enjoyed it as much as Leviathan and am equally excited about getting started on the final book in the series.
The thing I loved about these books is the characterisation of the two main characters Alek and Deryn and the contrast between the two. I love both of them separately and also love the relationship built up between the unlikely pair.
I love the world Alek and Deryn live in. There are many parts which you recognise from history which excited the history geek in me. I often found myself looking up people and places and events elsewhere whilst I was reading it to find out a bit more about the main events and what in fact did actually happen. I also love all the steam punk elements and the combinations and contrast between the world of the Darwinists and Clankers. I particularly love all the Beasties particularly gorgeous little Bovril.
The main storyline in this instalment was fast paced and engaging keeping me wanting to read more and more to find out what was going to happen. I also really enjoyed the scenes with the rebel groups and thought there were some brilliantly funny scenes which I loved reading. I loved the pictures that appeared alongside the story and really felt they added to the story.
A fantastic instalment in the series which I enjoyed. I am looking forward to reading Goliath very soon and finding out how everything finishes.
The thing I loved about these books is the characterisation of the two main characters Alek and Deryn and the contrast between the two. I love both of them separately and also love the relationship built up between the unlikely pair.
I love the world Alek and Deryn live in. There are many parts which you recognise from history which excited the history geek in me. I often found myself looking up people and places and events elsewhere whilst I was reading it to find out a bit more about the main events and what in fact did actually happen. I also love all the steam punk elements and the combinations and contrast between the world of the Darwinists and Clankers. I particularly love all the Beasties particularly gorgeous little Bovril.
The main storyline in this instalment was fast paced and engaging keeping me wanting to read more and more to find out what was going to happen. I also really enjoyed the scenes with the rebel groups and thought there were some brilliantly funny scenes which I loved reading. I loved the pictures that appeared alongside the story and really felt they added to the story.
A fantastic instalment in the series which I enjoyed. I am looking forward to reading Goliath very soon and finding out how everything finishes.
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This is the sequel to the already impressive Leviathan, and continues Westerfeld's rollicking alternate universe take on the Great War. We continue to follow Deryn and Alek as they and the living airship Leviathan embark on an important mission in Istanbul.
The author depicts the exotic city beautifully, with both period detail and his own additions- some very cool animalistic walkers and steam powered shadow plays, among others.
The world might be just as great as in the original book, but here the characters take centre stage, as they and their relationships deepen and develop. Alek begins to fully consider his destiny and possible role in ending the conflict, and Deryn struggles between duty and friendship, and examines her own burgeoning feelings for the archduke's son who still thinks her a boy.
There are great new characters too, in the resistance fighters our heroes befriend within the city. We also finally discover what is inside Dr. Barlow's mysterious eggs, and those expecting a powerful warbeast of some kind might be pleasantly surprised.
The tale builds to a thrilling climax as the protagonists face the horrors of a new German weapon, and the action scenes throughout the book are of a higher standard than those in the original book.
Sterling work, too, from Keith Thompson, whose illustrations just get better and better. His drawings impart bags of character to Alek, Deryn and their friends, and he excels at depicting the industrial machinery of the Clankers as well as the biological monstrosities of the Darwinists (Cronenberg would be proud).
Now the only problem is waiting for the last installment!
The author depicts the exotic city beautifully, with both period detail and his own additions- some very cool animalistic walkers and steam powered shadow plays, among others.
The world might be just as great as in the original book, but here the characters take centre stage, as they and their relationships deepen and develop. Alek begins to fully consider his destiny and possible role in ending the conflict, and Deryn struggles between duty and friendship, and examines her own burgeoning feelings for the archduke's son who still thinks her a boy.
There are great new characters too, in the resistance fighters our heroes befriend within the city. We also finally discover what is inside Dr. Barlow's mysterious eggs, and those expecting a powerful warbeast of some kind might be pleasantly surprised.
The tale builds to a thrilling climax as the protagonists face the horrors of a new German weapon, and the action scenes throughout the book are of a higher standard than those in the original book.
Sterling work, too, from Keith Thompson, whose illustrations just get better and better. His drawings impart bags of character to Alek, Deryn and their friends, and he excels at depicting the industrial machinery of the Clankers as well as the biological monstrosities of the Darwinists (Cronenberg would be proud).
Now the only problem is waiting for the last installment!
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On the run (again)
At the end of "Leviathan," the Clankers and the Darwinists did actually manage to work together in order to save all their lives. But... you know that couldn't possibly last. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. A Solinas
A Very Good Sequel to 'Leviathan'
'Behemoth' picks up from where 'Leviathan' left off, with our two main characters aboard a giant living airship-beast-thing, and straight into another set of adventures. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Thomas Black
Great setting, but overpriced (kindle edition) and very short
If you liked the first book your love this book, but two things to bear in mind its overpriced and very short, i finished this book in a single sitting!. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dan
It's a long wait until the next book! This series is blowing me away,...
Scott Westerfeld has done it again. Leviathan was left on a cliffhanger (of sorts - there were so many questions left unanswered). Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jessica
Amazing Sequel
One thing you must know before buying the book is that the book has another cover, so I was really pissed off because the new cover sucks, but that does not mean that the book... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sleepy Pinguin
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