Drew Karpyshyn
Paperback | Pages: 342 pages Rating: 3.72 | 6841 Users | 278 Reviews
Present Books In Pursuance Of Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2)
| Original Title: | Mass Effect: Ascension |
| ISBN: | 0345498526 (ISBN13: 9780345498526) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Mass Effect #2 |
| Characters: | David Anderson, Kahlee Sanders, Gillian Grayson, Paul Grayson, The Illusive Man |
Representaion In Favor Of Books Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2)
When they vanished fifty thousand years ago, the Protheans left their advanced technology scattered throughout the galaxy. The chance discovery of a Prothean cache on Mars allows humanity to join those already reaping the rewards of the ancient high-tech wizardry. But for one rogue militia, the goal is not participation but domination. Scientist Kahlee Sanders has left the Systems Alliance for the Ascension Project, a program that helps gifted biotic children harness their extraordinary powers. The programs most promising student is twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who is borderline autistic. What Kahlee doesn't know is that Gillian is an unwitting pawn of the outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which is sabotaging the program by conducting illegal experiments on the students.When the Cerberus plot is exposed, Gillian's father takes her away from the Ascension Project and flees into the lawless Terminus Systems. Determined to protect Gillian, Kahlee goes with them unaware that the elder Grayson is, in fact a Cerberus operative. To rescue the young girl Kahlee must travel to the farthest ends of the galaxy, battling fierce enemies and impossible odds. But how will she be able to save a daughter from her own father?This novel is based on a Mature-rated video game.Declare Appertaining To Books Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2)
| Title | : | Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2) |
| Author | : | Drew Karpyshyn |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 342 pages |
| Published | : | July 29th 2008 by Del Rey Books |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fiction. Games. Video Games. Sports and Games |
Rating Appertaining To Books Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2)
Ratings: 3.72 From 6841 Users | 278 ReviewsCritique Appertaining To Books Mass Effect: Ascension (Mass Effect #2)
Well I would assume you are not going to be reading this book if you are not a fan of the Mass Effect series. And if you are a fan of the ME series then anything that gives you more insight into the story is highly welcome. I enjoyed this book as much as I did the first one, even a little more so. It takes place a number of years after the first one and includes some of the same characters, as well as some new ones. This books gives us our introduction to the Illusive Man and Cerberus and delvesTaking place shortly after the events in the first Mass Effect game, Ascention picks up on Kaylee Sanders, a character first introduced in "Revalations" which was the prequel novel to the franchise. Kaylee has since been working on the Ascension project, an Alliance run program designed to train gifted children to tap into their biotic potential. What Saunders doesn't know is that Cerberus has a vested interest in one of the students and when things go awry and Cerberus decides to separate that
The book has some intense moments and solid characters. However, it feels like it didn't need to be nearly as long. Much of it feels like meandering around the plot or extending moments far past their due attention. Overall, it had the making of a good story with far too much fluff to be worth ever reading again
Scientist Kahlee Sanders has left the Systems Alliance for the Ascension Project, a program that helps gifted biotic children harness their extraordinary powers. The programs most promising student is twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who is borderline autistic. What Kahlee doesn't know is that Gillian is an unwitting pawn of the outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which is sabotaging the program by conducting illegal experiments on the students and on Gillian to unlock mankind's biotic ability's.
The book has some intense moments and solid characters. However, it feels like it didn't need to be nearly as long. Much of it feels like meandering around the plot or extending moments far past their due attention. Overall, it had the making of a good story with far too much fluff to be worth ever reading again
Ho-hum. 2.8 stars in total, but Goodreads doesn't allow for accurate ratings. Meh.I've played only the first Mass Effect game, but I found there were more sci-fi elements than in this book. For a world being set hundreds of years in the future, it reads very contemporary. Language is solid but not special. Author Drew likes his adjectives and dialogue tags. Characters and their voices are also pretty average.All in all, a fun, solid read with nothing special going for it, apart for illuminating
Whereas Mass Effect: Revelation established itself as an effective prequel to the video game trilogy, the second entry into the series falls squarely into side-story territory. Although Mass Effect: Ascension provides an effective introduction to the Illusive Man and the Quarian's Migrant Fleet, both playing major rules in Mass Effect 2 and 3, no big steps are made to advance the plot of the games. A sensible decision, considering the myriad choices that can influence and shape each run through
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