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'A fast-paced thriller . . . an absorbing read' TELEGRAPH,
'Speeds along with energetic panache' THE TIMES,
'Morden has a natural talent for a plot that keeps the reader guessing' GUARDIAN,
'Morden keeps up a breathless breakneck pace that doesn't sacrifice character depth or intelligence . . . promises to be a fast-paced thrill ride for the cynical urban space cowboy in all of us' i09,
'As fun and gripping as it sounds' Peter F. Hamilton,
'Petrovitch is one of those characters you can t help but warm to, and readers will be eager to experience more of his adventures and his relentless Russian swearing' FINANCIAL TIMES,
'Engrossing . . . Samuil's mix of action and research makes him a fresh and engaging character, and the escalating scale of danger and violence moves the plot along briskly' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
'A heart-stopping onslaught of science and action for much of its perfectly judged duration, paced like a runaway train, and Morden handles the fireworks with a steady hand . . . truly exhilarating stuff' THE SPECULATIVE SCOTSMAN,
'Small, immoral, likeably unlikeable, Petrovitch steps fully formed onto the neon slick streets of London as if on the run from a classic anime' Jon Courtenay Grimwood,
'It's a story that will thrill, excite and keep the reader entertained to its conclusion which made this a seriously great find from our friends at Orbit and a series that will have a lot to live up to' FALCATA TIMES,
'There's always room in my life for books like EQUATIONS OF LIFE. What's not to like about a cyberpunk dystopia set in London (the only surviving city in the country), populated by Yakuza gangsters, armed nuns, vicious criminal gangs and genius hackers?' BOOK GEEKS,
'An exciting futuristic science fiction starring an antihero who knows the Equations of Life logically mean stay out of everyone else's life; yet he begins emotionally to comprehend that may be life bit that is not living . . . Samuil and the cast make for wonderfully dark future' ALTERNATIVE WORLDS,
'This shockingly fun start to the Metrozone Trilogy is brilliant and well-worth the go. If Petrovitch's blatant cynicism does hook you then the action-thriller plot, neat and detailed sci-fi backdrop and spirited side characters will . . . Highly recommended for those in search of high quality, perfectly-sized, science fiction entertainment' LEC BOOK REVIEWS,
'This is a series not to be missed, and as I've had a chance to read the other two books, I can promise you that it's only going to get better' --Sfrevu
Concocted from a rare fusion of cyberpunk and anime --SciFi Now
'Speeds along with energetic panache' THE TIMES,
'Morden has a natural talent for a plot that keeps the reader guessing' GUARDIAN,
'Morden keeps up a breathless breakneck pace that doesn't sacrifice character depth or intelligence . . . promises to be a fast-paced thrill ride for the cynical urban space cowboy in all of us' i09,
'As fun and gripping as it sounds' Peter F. Hamilton,
'Petrovitch is one of those characters you can t help but warm to, and readers will be eager to experience more of his adventures and his relentless Russian swearing' FINANCIAL TIMES,
'Engrossing . . . Samuil's mix of action and research makes him a fresh and engaging character, and the escalating scale of danger and violence moves the plot along briskly' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,
'A heart-stopping onslaught of science and action for much of its perfectly judged duration, paced like a runaway train, and Morden handles the fireworks with a steady hand . . . truly exhilarating stuff' THE SPECULATIVE SCOTSMAN,
'Small, immoral, likeably unlikeable, Petrovitch steps fully formed onto the neon slick streets of London as if on the run from a classic anime' Jon Courtenay Grimwood,
'It's a story that will thrill, excite and keep the reader entertained to its conclusion which made this a seriously great find from our friends at Orbit and a series that will have a lot to live up to' FALCATA TIMES,
'There's always room in my life for books like EQUATIONS OF LIFE. What's not to like about a cyberpunk dystopia set in London (the only surviving city in the country), populated by Yakuza gangsters, armed nuns, vicious criminal gangs and genius hackers?' BOOK GEEKS,
'An exciting futuristic science fiction starring an antihero who knows the Equations of Life logically mean stay out of everyone else's life; yet he begins emotionally to comprehend that may be life bit that is not living . . . Samuil and the cast make for wonderfully dark future' ALTERNATIVE WORLDS,
'This shockingly fun start to the Metrozone Trilogy is brilliant and well-worth the go. If Petrovitch's blatant cynicism does hook you then the action-thriller plot, neat and detailed sci-fi backdrop and spirited side characters will . . . Highly recommended for those in search of high quality, perfectly-sized, science fiction entertainment' LEC BOOK REVIEWS,
'This is a series not to be missed, and as I've had a chance to read the other two books, I can promise you that it's only going to get better' --Sfrevu
Concocted from a rare fusion of cyberpunk and anime --SciFi Now
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Samuil Petrovitch is a survivor. He survived the nuclear fallout in St. Petersburg and hid in the London Metrozone - the last city in England. He's lived this long because he's a man of rules and logic. For example: GETTING INVOLVED = A BAD IDEA. But when he stumbles into a kidnapping in progress, he acts without even thinking. Before he can stop himself, he's saved the daughter of the most dangerous man in London. And clearly: SAVING THE GIRL = GETTING INVOLVED. Now, the equation of Petrovitch's life is looking increasingly complex: RUSSIAN MOBSTERS + YAKUZA + SOMETHING CALLED THE NEW MACHINE JIHAD = ONE DEAD PETROVITCH. But Petrovitch has a plan - he always has a plan - he's just not sure it's a good one.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unexpected delight in Cyberpunk sci-fi genre,
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This review is from: Equations of Life (Metrozone) (Paperback)
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I am not a fan of cyberpunk science-fiction, but the catchy blurb on the back cover made me pick this book up. After several disappointments with similar blurbs, (ala film trailers being the most interesting part of the movie) I had low expectations, especially since the title was vaguely self aggrandizing . But the hero, Samuil Petrovitch hit the ground running and never stopped.
As a survivor of a post-apocalyptic world, Samuil is a Russian emigre/refugee with a hidden past and failing heart, making his way in a recognisable but very changed London. After saving the daughter of a Yakuza boss, enemies crop up as quickly as the chapters progress, in order of appearance: Eastern European mobsters, cops, certain yakuza, a computer fascimile of Japan, the unhinged American creator of said fascimile, the City of London under the control of said fascimile, a neighbourhood gang... The storyline is propelled by ideas that while not particularly original, weave together to create an immersive experience: you care for the characters, you laugh at the occupational and foreign stereotypes and you can visualise the set scenes, and more importantly, want to. In the rush, Samuil gets the hots for the Yakuza boss' daughter and a fighting nun. He solves the Unified theory (touched upon by the title) when the main researcher is sleeping. He dies several times (heart fails). And why I really like this book? Through the entire scream of a tale, Morden never drops the ball or my interest. The futuristic world he creates isn't crazy for craziness sake or "atmosphere". I have to say that Morden's vivid description of the city and its denizens make this future London not just a backdrop, but a major player. The subsequent Deus ex Machina is only a portion of the story, not the entire resolution. The prose is simple, almost teen fiction level. But the concepts and increasingly intricate plot is actually easy to follow. If you are a sci-fi fan, you never think "amateur/childish" because you are too engrossed in the developing story. I would almost put to you that Morden plotted the storyline and relationships on a diagram similar to a cops timeline-relationship caseboard, then just wrote the best he could. He achieved a brilliant result, whatever method he used! Another game one could play is to see how many concepts (eg Tron, Black Rain) the author incorporates into the storyline? This is one of the few times the catchy blurb does not do the story justice. Indeed, it is far removed!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well developed character in a disfunctional future,
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog "Falcata T... - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Equations of Life (Metrozone) (Paperback)
If you like a book where an author creates a memorable character then you really have to try this title by Simon Morden. Within this title you'll meet Petrovitch, calculating, logical and above all else selfish, until the day he breaks his own rules and puts his life in danger. It's a great story of human development as the tales hero has to adapt to the changes and it's a title that really is fascinating purely for the fact that it relies as truly great tales do on few other characters which allows the reader to really get to know them. So much so that crazy is as crazy does in a world gone mad with full throttle Petrovitch in survival mode with his million to one shot plans.
Add to this a post-apocalyptic world where life is cheap and a fistful of people who'd do anything to maintain control backed with great storytelling alongside decent prose and you know that it's a story that will thrill, excite and keep the reader entertained to its conclusion which made this a seriously great find from our friends at Orbit and a series that will have a lot to live up to.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fantasy in a decaying London of an alternative near future,
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This review is from: Equations of Life (Metrozone) (Paperback)
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Fast paced, yes, genius hero - but with a major disability, yes, everything around him falling to pieces, yes, overwhelming odds stacked against him, yes, only he can save the world, yes: it would appear to "tick all the boxes". But no, it does not satisfy me, and it somehow misses the target, and I hate that "boxes" cliché.
The beginning of the book is good, and it might even be plausible, and I wanted to read on. But it was soon obvious that the vulnerable hero would keep on surviving time after time, amazingly, when most others in his situation would have simply died or given up in agony. Then, more seriously, the plot, while initially strong and viable, soon degenerated into a rushed fantasy farce with a complete lack of credibility. If it were not for the violence and gore liberally splattered through the novel, it felt more like a children's tale where belief is easily suspended for the sake of the brightly coloured pictures. Only the good standard of English and the hope of a return to feasibility kept me spinning on through the pages. I was mostly disappointed because with some more care on the character development and much tighter control on the plot it could actually have been brilliant. I think the author has frittered away a potentially excellent idea by trying to be too sensational. Sadly, I can only award three stars.
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