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The year was 1945. The world had thrust itself deep into a war unlike any that had come before it, & with the devastation wrought in Nagasaki & Hiroshima it seemed as though the state of the world would only get worse before it got better. While the rest of the world clashed, one man decided to take a different route - a path that would take him far away from the wickedness of the world. He would choose something different. Something impossible. He would choose.. Rapture.
I want to start this review by saying that, regardless of whether or not you’ve played the video-game, this is a book that’s well worth the read. While playing the #game will give you access to its abundance of Easter Eggs, it isn’t necessarily a prerequisite for reading. Author John Shirley does an excellent job of reintroducing these characters in a manner that, regardless of whether you’ve played the game or not, you’ll have a firm understanding of who they are. Not only that, but his detailed writing paints a perfect picture of the veritable Atlantis, as he depicts the underwater Metropolis exactly as I had imagined it.
In addition to that, his writing style is magnificent. His use of the ever omnipotent observer (third person) is incredible, & makes it feel as though each character is, somehow, narrating their own stories; giving each character their own unique observer atop their own distinctive voice.
In addition to his use of language, he also tells an incredible story - weaving in all of the aspects of both the originalBioShock & its sequel, BioShock2. One of my absolute favorite aspects comes from his incorporating the Audio Diaries from the original game. That was such a wonderful addition because it brought so much more meaning to those moments - understanding the mindset & emotional state of the characters as they made their audio #diaries. It was a genuine treat.
At this point I think I’ve made my case for why you should read this book. Fans of the game or not, BioShock: Rapture tells an incredible story that’s definitely worth reading.
My rating 10/10
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