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The Neutronium Alchemist (Night's Dawn Trilogy) (Paperback)

by Peter F. Hamilton (Author)
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  • Paperback: 1225 pages
  • Publisher: Tor; New edition edition (9 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330351435
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330351430
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 5.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,571 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The second volume in the "Night's Dawn" trilogy. An ancient menace has escaped from Lalonde, shattering the Confederation's existence. In such times the last thing the galaxy needs is a new, powerful weapon. Yet Dr Mzu is determined to retrieve the Alchemist, so that she can complete a vendetta.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent sequel to a execellent novel, 17 Feb 1999
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This is the sequel to "The Reality Dysfunction" and now I've read it I can say its just as good. The story jumps straight into the midst of the action, and grips you by the throat right from the first page. Best of all is the way the author builds on the personality of the characters, making them more real, with their own lives and backgrounds. You can see each of them develop and change throughout the story, giving it an extra dimension, making you really care about the characters themselves. There are new elements introduced into the storyline as well, none of which I'm going to discuss here - you'll have to find out about these yourself. All I can say is that together they make this book an excellent sequel to the first, adding to the story not "cashing in" on the success of the first as so many sequels do. My advice is Buy it!!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a little overlong..., 24 Nov 2003
By Simon (Bristol, C&C of Bristol United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
The Nutronium Alchemist follows directly on from The Reality Dysfunction and up’s the pace, introducing more characters and sub-plots that keep you glued to each page.
Joshua Calvert comes into his own, his jolly British witticisms are a breath of fresh air – no more American SF speak here at all - especially when he swears! It sounds like being in my local!

I found this instalment somewhat overlong. The whole story could have worked well at half the length. Though I suppose Hamilton wanted to keep the bulk of the novel in keeping with the blockbuster idea he started with TRD. The was no need for this to be so fat a novel and although well written it went on and on and…

The ideas behind TNA are sound and the science bits are intriguing to say the least. The characters run around and do their thing with zest and inventiveness that keeps the novel afloat, but why so long?
A good bit of editing is needed here…

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars How can you sequel?, 16 Aug 2002
A wicked follow up to the first book. Any other author would have milked this series for a lifetimes career of books but this man did it in three volumes. Follow the character build up and read the third part for a superb climax. A starship captain & two pregnant women, sounds like a nightmare but Joshua and the women are (almost) happy with it. If you've got this far you must read the 'The Naked God' if only because you've the patience and like this sort of book that much. If the first book wasn't to your taste forget it. The finale won't live up to whatever your expcting, but if the first book caught your imagination read this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first
Continuing on from the Reality Dysfunction and diving straight back into the plot. This book is long (although you should see the third) but there is a better mix of action and... Read more
Published 8 hours ago by N. Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb continuation of the story
The 'reality dysfunction' has escaped from Lalonde, overrunning several other Confederation worlds and asteroid settlements, subverting people to its will. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Whitehead

2.0 out of 5 stars too long and too long winded
I enjoyed parts of this book but like all Peter Hamiltons books the first is enjoyable but the second and third parts of the trilogies drag. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Greetham

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning
Those that call this overlong are missing the point somewhat. This is a proper rollercoaster and an incredible second part. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. B. G. Cops

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book, favourite ever
Onbe of my best sci-fil reads

theres always a new theme just around the corner -the book just surprises and entertains you. Read more
Published 13 months ago by CjW

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Lets keep it short - If you like sci fi and you like to read, really like to read - a lot (it is particularly long) then crack on. Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Kershaw

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much padding
I've come to the conclusion that Peter Hamilton should heed the saying 'less is more'. I enjoyed the first part but would have enjoyed it even more if it had been half the length... Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. P. Mankin

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Stunning
I've read loads and loads of Sci-Fi and it took me a while to get round to reading Peter F. Hamiltons Night's Dawn Trilogy. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2007 by M. C. Palfreeman

1.0 out of 5 stars Fiction and not so much science
After reading TRD i was looking forward to the Neutronium Alchemist but it was to long winded and some of the plot has nothing in common with hard Si/Fi Any way i bought the... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2006 by Visa

3.0 out of 5 stars Setting up for a grand finale
This books takes up the mantle that the excellent "The Reality Dysfunction" laid down. This is on the same epic scale although it is probably too long for its own good... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Macscotieuk

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