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Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

Exodus: The Archimedes Engine, Book 1

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Exodus: The Archimedes Engine

By: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: John Lee
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Explore EXODUS, a sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton.

A fight for freedom among the stars . . .

In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a new home. Then one fleet found Centauri, a dense cluster of stars teeming with habitable planets. Now, thousands of years later, Centauri’s settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials – and their great houses rule vast star systems.

As they vie for supremacy, Earth’s ark ships continue to arrive, and humans must serve these repressive masters. But is there a better life beyond the empire? Finn is a Centauri-born human and yearns for a brighter future. So, when another ark ship arrives, previously thought lost, Finn seizes the chance to become a Traveler. These heroes explore the vast unknowns of distant space, dedicated to humanity’s survival. And they hope – one day – to find freedom.

EXODUS is an action-adventure roleplaying game from Archetype Entertainment, led by industry veterans from BioWare (Mass Effect), 343 (Halo), Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog (The Last of Us) and other AAA studios.

Exodus: The Archimedes Engine is the first book in a duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. It’s an original novel set in the universe of EXODUS and explores Hamilton’s richly-imagined worlds.

©2024 Peter F. Hamilton (P)2024 Macmillan Australia Audio
Space Exploration Space Opera

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Fantastically imagined adventure expertly narrated

One of Peter F Hamilton’s best yet. Can’t wait for the next book and yes, excited for the game too

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Too Complicated to Enjoy

This is not well suited to an audiobook format. The cast of characters is too large and timelines and locations are unclear, which makes it difficult to follow a complex plot that has many players in different locations and with different origins and loyalties.
All of this means it becomes hard to emotionally engage with any character.

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No likeable characters

As a big Hamilton fan, I had high hopes for this audiobook, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. While the premise seemed promising, I struggled to connect with the story on a meaningful level. The protagonists felt unrelatable and lacked the depth needed to draw me into their journey, making it hard to stay engaged. I often found my mind wandering and had to replay several chapters just to follow along. Despite its potential, the audiobook ultimately failed to leave a lasting impression.

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