BioShock: Rapture
Jul 2011 · Sold by Macmillan
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The prequel story to the award-winning and bestselling video game franchise. How the majesty of Rapture, the shining city below the sea, became an instant dystopia
It's the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has brought a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business has many watching their backs. America's sense of freedom is diminishing...and many are desperate to take that freedom back.
Among them is a great dreamer, an immigrant who pulled himself from the depths of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and admired men in the world. That man is Andrew Ryan, and he believed that great men and women deserve better. And so he set out to create the impossible, a utopia free from government, censorship, and moral restrictions on science—where what you give is what you get. He created Rapture—the shining city below the sea.
But as we all know, this utopia suffered a great tragedy. This is the story of how it all came to be...and how it all ended.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
It's the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has brought a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business has many watching their backs. America's sense of freedom is diminishing...and many are desperate to take that freedom back.
Among them is a great dreamer, an immigrant who pulled himself from the depths of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and admired men in the world. That man is Andrew Ryan, and he believed that great men and women deserve better. And so he set out to create the impossible, a utopia free from government, censorship, and moral restrictions on science—where what you give is what you get. He created Rapture—the shining city below the sea.
But as we all know, this utopia suffered a great tragedy. This is the story of how it all came to be...and how it all ended.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The prequel story to the award-winning and bestselling video game franchise. How the majesty of Rapture, the shining city below the sea, became an instant dystopia
It's the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshi...
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Erik G.
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August 1, 2017
I'm not sure if 4 stars is accurate. I'd give it a 4.3 maybe? It gives you a great idea of what could happen before the story of the first game. It provides an answer to many questions. However, the end seems to be less creative and more literal when taking material from the game. It isn't gripping but it isn't boring. It even stands pretty decently as a novel on its own. I didn't love it, but I love the story of bioshock. Essentially, it is an integral part to the story, and I recommend it to any fan.
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sid xiao
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December 3, 2014
This is like the star wars prequels of bioshock. You get the vivid imagery but not much excitement in the plot - which was basically a straight long linear train ride. No jar jar though, thankfully.
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A Google user
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September 9, 2012
For try fans of the games, this I a must read. It does not expand the world of Rapture, but I dies flesh it out and tie the games together with some back story. If you liked the games and the setting of Rapture, get this book.
About the author
John Shirley won the Bram Stoker Award for his book Black Butterflies. He was co-screenwriter of The Crow and television writer for Fox, and Paramount Television. His novels include City Come A-Walkin', Eclipse, Crawlers, Demons, and Bleak History.
John Shirley won the Bram Stoker Award for his book Black Butterflies. He was co-screenwriter of The Crow and television writer for Fox, and Paramount Television. His novels include City Come A-Walkin', Eclipse, Crawlers, Demons, and Bleak History.
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