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Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse, #1)

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So Syfy "The Expanse" ?
Glee I'm reading along and watching the TV show at the same time. Good book, good TV. I like having the book fill in the background more, but think the TV …moreI'm reading along and watching the TV show at the same time. Good book, good TV. I like having the book fill in the background more, but think the TV show can stand on its own. Best thing I've seen on Syfy in a while.(less)
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Is this the first book in the series or is their any other required reading?
Brian This is the first novel in the series and, having just finished it, can confirm that it can be read standalone with no further commitment to the serie…moreThis is the first novel in the series and, having just finished it, can confirm that it can be read standalone with no further commitment to the series. I am planning on reading the next book very soon though; I enjoyed this first story very much.(less)
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Trebor In addition to Alexander's excellent take on Kelly's motivation I think the Marines actions were also motivated by Mars desire to obtain and control i…moreIn addition to Alexander's excellent take on Kelly's motivation I think the Marines actions were also motivated by Mars desire to obtain and control information about the proto-molecule, the key to which was held by Holden and his crew. Without getting into spoilers it's a little unclear just how much Mars knew at this point, but I think they at least knew enough to know that this information could cause a major shift in the balance of power in the solar system for whomever controlled the information.(less)
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I've watched season 1 of The Expanse. Is it still a good idea to read this novel after doing this, or does the series spoil the novels plot too much?
Ian I was in the same boat - saw the series first.

The first season only takes you to half way (virtually exactly) in Leviathan Wakes. It certainly doesn't…moreI was in the same boat - saw the series first.

The first season only takes you to half way (virtually exactly) in Leviathan Wakes. It certainly doesn't spoil the book, in my view. There are enough subtle differences to keep it interesting, plus the characters, as you would expect, are better drawn in the book.

I quite enjoyed the series, but absolutely loved the book.(less)
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My friend wants me to watch the show. I want to read the books before I start the show. Should I just go ahead and watch the show then read the books?
Nirkatze I always try to watch before reading, because I always end up hating the visual interpretation for not being perfect to the book. That said, I feel th…moreI always try to watch before reading, because I always end up hating the visual interpretation for not being perfect to the book. That said, I feel this series is one of the few where the book and tv series make each other better. I started watching the tv series, loved it so much I began the book around episode four, and just kept watching. Then watched it again after I finished the books. And again. So, long story short, I think you'll enjoy it still either way.(less)
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