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The second official tie-in novel to MASS EFFECT, the award-winning videogame.
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Location: Our galaxy, at a time set far in our future ...
Every 50,000 years, a race of machines returns to harvest the galaxy's organic life forms. In the first MASS EFFECT game, it is the year 2183, and the machines are about to return once again.
This book will be a bridging novel set between the first and second MASS EFFECT games.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I reviewed the original paperback Mass Effect: Revelation back before the game was released - a book I enjoyed a lot.
Ascension, on the other hand, is written for a somewhat different and perhaps more hardcore audience. Unlike the first novel, there is no real introduction into this universe for the uninitiated.
The story centres on a small number of characters, one of which was originally in the first novel. It tells the tale of a sinister black ops organisation, it's mission to influence and control a young girl with psycho-kinetic ability and the struggle of those trying to protect her.
It's an interesting story for fans of the game. It delves into the Cerberus black ops group and it's enigmatic leader "The Illusive Man" - both of which are said to feature heavily in the storyline for Mass Effect 2.
Of course, this is a follow-up novel and as such it sort of assumes you've played the game and taken an interest in it. A fair assumption I'd say. But, whereas I recommended the original novel quite openly to fans of science fiction and the genre of game Mass Effect is based on, I'm hesitant to do so with Ascension. The story is more tightly focused and, in my opinion, of slightly less interest as a result and overall it's not really suitable for those without a certain level of foreknowledge.
Not a bad effort by any means, but not as strong as it's predecessor and lacking in broad appeal.
Ascension, on the other hand, is written for a somewhat different and perhaps more hardcore audience. Unlike the first novel, there is no real introduction into this universe for the uninitiated.
The story centres on a small number of characters, one of which was originally in the first novel. It tells the tale of a sinister black ops organisation, it's mission to influence and control a young girl with psycho-kinetic ability and the struggle of those trying to protect her.
It's an interesting story for fans of the game. It delves into the Cerberus black ops group and it's enigmatic leader "The Illusive Man" - both of which are said to feature heavily in the storyline for Mass Effect 2.
Of course, this is a follow-up novel and as such it sort of assumes you've played the game and taken an interest in it. A fair assumption I'd say. But, whereas I recommended the original novel quite openly to fans of science fiction and the genre of game Mass Effect is based on, I'm hesitant to do so with Ascension. The story is more tightly focused and, in my opinion, of slightly less interest as a result and overall it's not really suitable for those without a certain level of foreknowledge.
Not a bad effort by any means, but not as strong as it's predecessor and lacking in broad appeal.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I do not agree with the other reviewer, this book does well by striking new ground and further exploring the universe that is Mass Effect. It will take you to new places, show you new things and delve deeper into what you already know of.
It uses a narrative which shifts inbetween different storylines which all intertwine and seperate, sometimes giving a second and even a third perspective on events all of which are interesting and compelling. It didn't take me long to finish this book, it kept me hooked and I'm excited to continue the story in the next game in the series.
It uses a narrative which shifts inbetween different storylines which all intertwine and seperate, sometimes giving a second and even a third perspective on events all of which are interesting and compelling. It didn't take me long to finish this book, it kept me hooked and I'm excited to continue the story in the next game in the series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you liked the game, or the 1st book, you'll like this.
Its set between the 1st and 2nd game, and focuses on the human black-ops group: Cereberus, and quite a lot on the Quarians in the 2nd half, aswell as Kahlee Sanders making a return from the 1st book.
Not quite as good as the 1st, but still a solid read, especially if you're a fan of the little universe Bioware created with Mass Effect.
Its set between the 1st and 2nd game, and focuses on the human black-ops group: Cereberus, and quite a lot on the Quarians in the 2nd half, aswell as Kahlee Sanders making a return from the 1st book.
Not quite as good as the 1st, but still a solid read, especially if you're a fan of the little universe Bioware created with Mass Effect.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A fantastic companion series to the Mass Effect games
Following on, more or less, from the first Mass Effect novel (Revelation), this book moves forward a few years and finds Kahlee Sanders now working at Grissom Academy, a space... Read more
Published 28 days ago by CJ
Good Sequel
Good sequel to Mass Effect: Revelation this book will also have you hooked if you like mass effect buy this book.
Published 1 month ago by Gamer6210
Building bridges
While Mass Effect: Revelation introduced the Mass Effect universe to the world, serving as a good jumping-off point to lead into Mass Effect 1 and introducing some of the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Enigma
Ascends Awesome.
Ascension, the second book in the Mass Effect series of books continues like the first. It fills out the history of the Universe and focuses a little on humanities strive to become... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Darren T
The Psychological Thriller of Mass Effect
This is the second instalment by Drew Karpyshyn and yet again the author delivers a great narrative. Read more
Published 16 months ago by CarringDevil
Good Read
Being a big fan of the mass effect games I decided to purchase the 3 three books; Revelation,
Ascension and this one Retribution. Read more
Ascension and this one Retribution. Read more
Published 16 months ago by insert name here
Mass Effect: Comparison
When the original `Mass Effect' tie in novel came out Drew Karpyshyn, one of the key writers of the games, managed to capture the spirit of the title and create a whole new... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sam
Best book ive ever read =)
in all the books ive read this amazing novel is without a doubt the best, ive ever read, if you have read revelation, you will be happy to know that you carry on as kaylee sanders,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Paul
Mass market, effective tie-in
Forever War, Flow my tears, Electric Sheep, More than Human, Ubik. What do these titles mean to you? Classics. This book is not a classic. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Francis Dollarhyde
Great Book!
If you're a fan of the games and the Mass Effect universe, this book is a must read. It gives a lot of insight into the events that occur between the first and second games. Read more
Published 21 months ago by IC
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