Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel
This was a reread because the next book is coming out. I knew I found this series enjoyable, but there was so much I’d forgotten. And I just… can’t stop reading it, once I pick it up. It’s surprisingly quick to read, and it just really sticks its claws in. I love the core concept: here’s this buried metal giant, in pieces, which is clearly manufactured by aliens. Then you have the plot of putting it together, you have the international politics and manoeuvring, you have the pilots and their lives, and… yes, there’s the risk that the aliens are going to come back and not be very happy about what’s happening.
And I still can’t unhear “him” as Agent Coulson from the Marvel universe. Clark Gregg would just be perfect.
(That statement probably makes no sense if you haven’t read the book.)
Normally, the transcript/extract/journal entry format would drive me bats, but I think it’s pretty well done in these books. I’m glad I reread it and got the refresher. Now, onwards!
I really enjoyed this whole trilogy. The epistolary format causes some issues, but overall I thought the concept was amazing!
Agreed! I need to read the last book ASAP.
I think this series might be hiding on one of my ereaders. I’m sure I grabbed it during one of those ‘try something different’ moods but didn’t get to read it!
It’s great, I don’t know what you’ll make of it, but I love it!