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In Justin Cronin's epic narrative, the world has changed dramatically following the destruction of the Twelve and the end of a century-long reign of darkness. Survivors emerge from their shelters, eager to rebuild society and envision a hopeful future. However, lurking in a desolate city is Zero, the First and Father of the Twelve, whose past traumas and burning hatred drive him to seek vengeance against Amy, humanity's last hope. As the final confrontation between light and dark approaches, Amy and her friends face their ultimate destiny. Cronin's storytelling masterfully intertwines literary depth with thrilling suspense, earning praise for its rich character development and gripping plot. Critics have lauded his work as comparable to Stephen King's iconic apocalyptic tales, highlighting the blend of emotional complexity and relentless action. The narrative is described as a compelling epic, exploring themes of suffering, betrayal, and hope, ensuring readers are captivated until the very last page. As the story races toward its breathtaking conclusion, the question remains: what new world will emerge from the ashes of the old?
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The City of Mirrors, Justin Cronin
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2016
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- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- The City of Mirrors
- Sottotitolo
- A Novel (Book Three of The Passage Trilogy)
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Justin Cronin
- Editore
- Random House LCC US
- Pubblicato
- 2016
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 602
- ISBN10
- 034550500X
- ISBN13
- 9780345505002
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Gialli & Thriller, Fantasy, Fantascienza, Thriller, Tensione, USA, Horror, Essere Sovrannaturali, Fantasy urbana, Vampiri, Futuro, Postapocalittico, Apocalisse, Lotta per la Sopravvivenza, UFO, Infezioni Virali, Pandemia, Infezioni, Virus pericoloso, Infezione
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2012
- Titolo originale
- The twelve
- Valutazione
- 4 su 5
- Descrizione
- In Justin Cronin's epic narrative, the world has changed dramatically following the destruction of the Twelve and the end of a century-long reign of darkness. Survivors emerge from their shelters, eager to rebuild society and envision a hopeful future. However, lurking in a desolate city is Zero, the First and Father of the Twelve, whose past traumas and burning hatred drive him to seek vengeance against Amy, humanity's last hope. As the final confrontation between light and dark approaches, Amy and her friends face their ultimate destiny. Cronin's storytelling masterfully intertwines literary depth with thrilling suspense, earning praise for its rich character development and gripping plot. Critics have lauded his work as comparable to Stephen King's iconic apocalyptic tales, highlighting the blend of emotional complexity and relentless action. The narrative is described as a compelling epic, exploring themes of suffering, betrayal, and hope, ensuring readers are captivated until the very last page. As the story races toward its breathtaking conclusion, the question remains: what new world will emerge from the ashes of the old?