Persepolis Rising

By: James S. A. Corey

Narrated by: Jefferson Mays

Length: 20 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

The seventh novel in James S. A. Corey's New York Times best-selling Expanse series - now a major television series.

The Expanse

• Leviathan Wakes
• Caliban's War
• Abaddon's Gate
• Cibola Burn
• Nemesis Games
• Babylon's Ashes
• Persepolis Rising

©2017 James S. A. Corey (P)2017 Recorded Books

Interesting, but I’m left unsatisfied.

I enjoyed this book and I enjoy all of the Expanse books, but I feel that the part of the book I enjoy the most is the world building of the creators of the proto-molecule. What happened to them, what is this race that killed them off and why did they do it? What other kinds of technologies did these proto-aliens leave behind? These are the sort of questions that make me excited to read these books and I feel like the authors are more interested in showing what the human race would do if they were to stumble across these amazing technologies. So, although that is an interesting direction to take the series in, I’m left unfulfilled after reading this book. I’ve been hoping that they will bring in some bridge to connect humanity with the proto-race the way that the Miller thing was, but it just hasn’t happened again. Here’s to hoping the next book won’t be pretty much completely politically driven, like this one and the last one were.

If Alastair Reynolds & Tom Clancy had a love child

If Alastair Reynolds and Tom Clancy had a love child it would be The Expanse. The depth of characters, captivating use of hard science and incredibly woven plots are almost unrivaled. It's one of the best book series in any genre. I don't make that claim lightly. And a key component to any great achievement is a beginning, a middle and an end. For those reviews complaining about the 30 year gap - you have to end a series somehow. Dragging it out forever, grasping at new adventures and plots and bad guys only diminishes the central arc of the main story. The time jump sets a great stage for the ending of the series. Persepolis Rising is a little slower on action, but the wonderfully developed characters continue to hold it all together while the science and mystery are still in your face and brilliantly textured. And there's still the awesome Expanse A#@ kicking that fans have come to expect. Corey continues to create scenes that you can see vividly in your mind as they play out, and stick with you long after you've read (heard) them. Jefferson Mays' delivery does all the great writing justice. His narration throughout the series continues to be perfect. Do yourself a favor, start with Leviathan Wakes and listen to the whole series. The story does not lag and all the books create an intricate piece of the puzzle. Persepolis Rising does exactly what it needs to for the betterment/completion of The Expanse. Plus, the last sentence of the book would be my new life theme if I was a lot more of a badass. It's real cool.

great voice reading.

one of my least favorite expanse books. The radical time shift between novels and overall lack of fighting left me feeling like this book is one giant prologue for a new series.

awesome

my favorite book of the series! definitely would highly recommend this book! can't wait for the next one!

The Best One Yet!

The 30 year time jump was odd, but it worked. The mysteries of the Protomolecule continue to unravel. Some major characters in previous books were left out, without any closure. There was a lot of action and exciting twists and turns. The new "bad guys" are cool too.

Fantastic

Jefferson Mays again brings us along an amazing journey into the world of the Expanse., and leaves us waiting with baited breath for the next installment.

looking forward to book 8

I have been enjoying this series and look forward to the next books release hopefully it doesn't take too long.

great listen

I am enjoying this series. it is entertaining and gives you lots to think about.

An excellent addition!

I’m not sure if some of the reviewers that say that this book is a departure from the story, or that the main characters are not present very much, listened to the same book as I did.
The opening scene does slightly disorient you as there is a significant shift in time, but following that the story pretty much entirely revolves around the central characters. Possibly people didn’t get past the first 15 minutes? In any case this book is an excellent addition and even superior to a couple of the previous ones.

another winner!

this is an excellent continuation of the story and a wonderful build up to the end. it was great to catch up with all the characters and see how their life evolved. Jefferson Mays narration as always was Sublime.