The complexity of this unique world continues to be explored. Would probably benefit from a second read. If I thought I'd got a handle on where these books were going at the end of the first one, I rapidly realised reading Midnight that I hadn't begun to grasp the scale of Dave Hutchinson's ambition. In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight. As with the first book in this series, this is a fish-out-of-water story, in which a character who thinks he understands the basic parameters of the world he lives in discovers that 1) he is completely wrong, and the truth is more weird than he could possibly imagine, and 2) because of this discovery, everyone wants to kill him. In Europe at Midnight, the second in the series, it is the extras that play a major role. Europe at Midnight is the second in Dave Hutchinson's Fractured Europe series; although it isn't quite a sequel to Europe in Autumn and could reasonably easily be read as a standalone novel, reading Europe in Autumn first fills in some of the background, and reading Europe at Midnight first would take away the impact of one of the major plot twists in Europe in Autumn. SCIENCE FICTION THRILLER. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2017. Interesting ideas though I definitely have read stories of alternative worlds overlaid with ours with passages between them. Please try your request again later. Volume Two just keeps it coming and things get even more complicated as the trilogy unfolds. In France, a new partial lockdown took effect at midnight on Friday. Europe at Midnight is high-powered fiction of the cleverest sort. Europe at Midnight. by Solaris. This series really is something special: science fiction, espionage, alternate worlds and alternate histories, it's all here and presented in such a dizzying fashion that you won't be sure what world you're in or where you're heading next. Europe is crumbling. “Reading Europe at Midnight is a little like unlocking an insane Matryoshka doll. Dave Hutchinson was born in Sheffield. The characters were a bit under developed, but I would certainly consider reading the other books in the series. With the main character being a type of detective who lives there. Narrated by: Graham Rowat. In Midnight in Europe, Alan Furst paints a spellbinding portrait of a continent marching into a nightmare—and the heroes and heroines who fought back against the darkness. The near future Europe he lives in has gone thru hard times. When I reread my review of Europe In Autumn, I realized I’d actually written a review for Europe At Midnight already. The follow-up to the celebrated Europe in Autumn. A little more confusing to follow, but neat to see how even with the time differences, Rupert's story coincides and meets up with Rudi's. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. That being said, this is still a wonderful series and I am looking forward to part three. Some 21 million people across 16 … Cancel anytime. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Europe at Midnight. -- SF Book With seemingly effortless literary flair, Hutchinson reveals how the stories intersect in a complex, unsettling allegory of political manoeuvring, subterfuge and statecraft. Hard to follow. To see what your friends thought of this book. I enjoyed this book and it seemed entirely appropriate to read it during the Brexit referendum. Nevertheless, even if it's not perhaps the sequel I'd expected, it works nicely as a pacey espionage yarn with a twist, and there's some lovely writing: I especially liked "the bored expression of someone who has been round a public aquarium one too many times.". Europe at Midnight is not however a direct continuation of the story and protagonist featured in the first book. Praise for Alan Furst and Midnight in Europe “Furst never stops astounding me.”—Tom Hanks “Furst is the best in the business.”—Vince Flynn “Elegant, gripping A great spy novel involving perhaps too many characters with too many different names. This is a terrific series, highly recommend. By: Dave Hutchinson Narrated by: Graham Rowat Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. There was lots of at time confusing plot but exciting enough for me to wish my tube journey had been long enough to finish it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also let me indulge myself, because I’ve always wanted to write a proper le Carré/Deighton espionage novel. ‎ In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight. The deftness and quiet humaneness of his work was better than precocious, though the deracinatedness of the worlds depicted in the later stories may have derived in part from the author's apparent isolation from normal publishing channels. And back in our future, mainly we're in a slightly more battered and expensive London, but one where Crouch End restaurants are still chaotic and the 134 bus route remains recognisable. That might sound a bit goofy, but bear with me… Just like Susanna Clarke’s 2004 masterpiece, it has Englishness all over it it. Something went wrong. I won't go in to the intriguing premise of a recognisable future Europe, but one which has disintegrated into hundreds of regional and city states (even the trans-continental railway system is self-governing), necessitating an enormous expansion of intelligence communities, both governmental and non-governmental; other reviewers have described this. And it ends at the same time as Europe in Autumn, bringing the two threads together. Every character, every world, has a … Welcome back. Looking forward to the next installment. Europe At Midnight is the sequel to Europe In Autumn and is partially set in one of the pocket universes you are introduced to at the end of the first book. One of the few good things about growing up in the 80s was the horror, be it in movies or a political reality that meant instant death after a four-minute warning. Europe At Midnight 3. Europe is divided into lots of small sovereign entities, sort of old time countries, but through the continent weaves is a web of dark, huge, sinister forces, that control many things... add a separate dimension of old English countryside that exist parallell to the everyday world and you will be sucked into reading every part of the trilogy! The second visionary novel in the Fractured Europe series that began with Europe in Autumn. Well written with complex characters at a pace that doesn't stop until the very end. Europe at Midnight is mind-expanding, accessible yet deeply layered fiction that anything those Pulitzer-, Man Booker- or Hugo-Award-winners could offer.” SF Book. This is a great book of the imagination, and well worth the read. Europe at Midnight is mind-expanding, accessible yet deeply layered fiction that anything those Pulitzer-, Man Booker- or Hugo-Award-winners could offer. Confusing,complex,and satisfying-finally speculative fiction that delivers, Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018. Back 1 hour. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight. The world-building remains fascinating (different, but on par with the first book), and a hidden realm very much suits itself to a slow exposition. Dave Hutchinson has created a fascinating alternative universe, a fragmented Europe with added extras. (Someone mentioned Asimov's Foundation Trilogy). Book Type: Novel: Genre: Science-Fiction Sub-Genre Tags: Alternate/Parallel Universe For an intelligence officer like Jim, it’s a nightmare. Author: Dave Hutchinson: Publisher: Abaddon Books, 2015: Series: The Fractured Europe Sequence: Book 2 1. Europe at Midnight is mind-expanding, accessible yet deeply layered fiction that anything those Pulitzer-, Man Booker- or Hugo-Award-winners could offer." Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The fact that a lot of the action happens in Eastern Europe makes it even more interesting. No spoilers but suffice it to say that the conceit of the whole thing is revealed in such an economical and subtle way as to have you sucked into the plot with even realizing it! November 5th 2015 Europe at Dawn. It is a low key (to begin with) but intense journey through a wildly different Europe in the future, with the chief character working as a cook (!) Nevertheless, Europe at Midnight proves to be every bit as compelling a story as its predecessor. This is internal SF in the tradition of Aldiss and Ballard, Dick and LeGuin. Europe at Midnight by Dave Hutchinson - Europe is crumbling. And that relationship looked interesting and intriguing, like a compelling story was going to come out of it. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next novel in the cycle. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's been too long since I read the first in the Fractured Europe series, but luckily it's fine to jump into this second volume as a standalone. Cancel anytime Summary. Which is nice and confusing. WNIT Public Telelvision - Michiana Public Broadcasting. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Rebellion; UK ed. A spy thriller, without much of what we think of spying or thrills. As often happens, turns out the pocket dimensions bred, so we also have Kafkaesque chapters set in a university campus the size of a small country, engaged in fitful reconstruction efforts after overthrowing a Ceaucescu-style Board. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Under it all, people were still just people. Praise for Alan Furst and Midnight in Europe “Furst never stops astounding me.”—Tom Hanks “Furst is the best in the business.”—Vince Flynn “Elegant, gripping Even better than Europe in Autumn and such a perfect reading experience in these times, when Europe is on the brink of collapse or at least is preparing for great changes. There was a moment early on in which our pov character is talking to his friend Anna. Last one in the Fractured Europe series, it falls short from the expectations created in the two previous books. Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016. Rudi,the protagonist of Europe at Midnight,is an occasional chef,a retired underground courier and a full time trouble maker. Europe at Midnight. Europe at Midnight is kind of a sequel, and you’ll understand how if you read it, but what it is, mostly, is a spinoff. Horror was a visceral response to the meeting in the human imagination of personal vulnerability and vast, impersonal forces – would we have been all that surprised if Raegan had turned out to be Cthulu? Europe At Midnight. This Europe is our Europe, but different, instantly recognisable yet headscratchingly askew, the differences fascinating and a bright light on the fractures in the way we live now. Europe at Midnight is less a sequel to Europe in Autumn than a companion novel: the action takes place along the same timeframe, with occasional cross-over characters pointing up where we are. A great follow up to "Europe in Autumn". Description The second visionary novel in the Fractured Europe series that began with Europe in Autumn. Please try again. Europe in Winter 4. An absolutely brilliant sequel to Europe In Autumn; although, be prepared - the narrative starts from a very different location, and takes the whole novel to converge; possibly the two strands will now move forward together in another volume; or possibly not. Readable enough to continue with the sequel, but I would have pref. Oct 31. And Europe in Winter is the sequel to both Autumn and Midnight. Please try again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Think of them as one book unnaturally divided. In Midnight in Europe, Alan Furst paints a spellbinding portrait of a continent marching into a nightmare—and the heroes and heroines who fought back against the darkness. Europe at Midnight expands on the transition begun in Autumn, moving from a science fiction of social philosophies like patriotism, nationalism, imperialism and independence to a science fiction in which abstract philosophy is played out as real. I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Fractured story to follow the fractured world. There was a moment early on in which our pov character is talking to his friend Anna. Reminiscent of a Borges fable, there is also another continent hidden in the topology of the familiar, one of which only the cognoscenti are aware - so perhaps this is SF? Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I look forward to the fourth installment of this spectacularly good trilogy. Europe at Midnight - Ebook written by Dave Hutchinson. Michiana\'s Public Media Source. Rudi,the protagonist of Europe at Midnight,is an occasional chef,a retired underground courier and a full time trouble maker. This particular universe is essentially a large university campus. I had some trouble keeping up with the steady flow of names, often for the same person, and a couple that appear at the end I had forgotten who they were. The emotion also underpinned spy fiction at the time in print and other media; Ian Bannen’s terrified expression when he is cornered at the beginning of the TV production of ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ is as terrifying as anything on Elm Street. Instead of being a sequel, this second book tells the story of a refugee from a pocket universe and its relationship with the real Europe. Europe at Midnight (The Fractured Europe Sequence Book 2) by Dave Hutchinson (@HutchinsonDave) is less a sequel than an expansion of the fascinating concept introduced in the first book (see my review of Europe in Autumn). A fantastic progression of the story. Europe at Midnight, page 1 show page numbers ▼ Praise for Europe in Autumn ‘The author’s authoritative prose, intimate knowledge of eastern Europe, and his fusion of Kafka with Len Deighton, combine to create a spellbinding novel of intrigue and paranoia.’ Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A massive pandemic,disruptive population flows and terrorism have caused Europe to splinter into smaller and smaller independent states. While reading it struck me that Europe At Midnight is a kind of 21st century version of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. “Reading Europe at Midnight is a little like unlocking an insane Matryoshka doll. In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight. I agree with an earlier reviewer who said "Europe at Midnight isn’t so much a direct sequel to Europe in Autumn as it is a companion piece" however, it helps a lot if you have read Europe in Autumn, because you need to know what Couriers are and what they do to get the most from this book. This particular universe is essentially a large university campus. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I look forward to the fourth installment of this spectacularly good trilogy. Imaginative & exciting sci-fi/spy thriller mash-up, Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016. UK writer who published four volumes of stories by the age of twenty-one – Thumbprints, which is mostly fantasy, Fools' Gold, Torn Air and The Paradise Equation, all as David Hutchinson – and then moved into journalism. Running parallel to the times and events of the first novel, this one is still full of spycraft and intelligence work from both sides of a very, very strange divide. Europe At Midnight 3. Verified Purchase Rudi,the protagonist of Europe at Midnight,is an occasional chef,a retired underground courier and a full time trouble maker. If you like John LaCarre you will probably like this book, Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016. Perhaps surprisingly, Europe at Midnight is a fairly hilarious spy story, not least because it’s so self-aware: “Everything seemed to take place in an … And it now feels like a world with women in it, yay! The second visionary novel in the Fractured Europe series that began with Europe in Autumn.A thriller of future espionage, murder, parallel realities and terrible secrets. Europe at Midnight is mind-expanding, accessible yet deeply layered fiction that anything those Pulitzer-, Man Booker- or Hugo-Award-winners could offer.” SF Book “Hutchinson writes with wit and humanity and remarkable political nous. Confused and muddled. Time and perspective shifts — everything I liked about the first book, amplified. Unable to add item to List. Readable enough to continue with the sequel, but I would have preferred a more straightforward story with characters that you could know. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2017. And then I turned the page. Thankfully, he's a good enough storyteller to pull it off - this is an absorbing and unexpectedly intimate read exploring the hard yard of espionage, with parallel universes just one more way to give a spy a hard time. A massive pandemic,disruptive population flows and terrorism have caused Europe to splinter into smaller and smaller independent states. Sudden and unexpected twists. Europe At Midnight. Europe at Midnight expands on the transition begun in Autumn, moving from a science fiction of social philosophies like patriotism, nationalism, imperialism and independence to a science fiction in which abstract philosophy is played out as real. Somebody please give this to Trump and Cruz. Aided by a few gifted friends he makes the good fight. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight. What if the map really was the territory? It suffers, perhaps inevitably, from the problem of being the middle volume in a trilogy, filling in some of the background and laying trails that can be picked up in the concluding volume. Europe in Winter 4. My interest was held by the author's focus on his characters caught up in this labyrinth of politics and intrigue, and how they manage to survive, adapt or become players themselves. edition (November 1, 2015). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Europe at Midnight. Series-phobes need not fear: this easily standalone novel gently contributes to the plot in 'Europe in Autumn,' without relying on it. However it was as fascinating as the first and I just want to keep finding out more about this strange and familiar world. Still enjoyed it very much. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Europe at Midnight by Dave Hutchinson 9781781088708 | at the best online prices at eBay! Refresh and try again. And that relationship looked interesting and intriguing, like a compelling story was going to come out of it. Really enjoyable ideas! Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2016. Free shipping for many products! See 2 questions about Europe at Midnight…, 2015 Locus SF Novels Recommended Reading List, Please read the full review on Weighing A Pig Doesn't Fatten It, http://nwhyte.livejournal.com/2608840.html, Jeff VanderMeer's Climate Fiction Reading List. It is a cross between spy story and Sci-fi, and is part of a trilogy. While reading it struck me that Europe At Midnight is a kind of 21st century version of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Star Cat: The First Trilogy (Books 1 - 3: Infinity Claws, Pink Symphony, War Mage):... Star Cat - Infinity Claws (Book 1): A Science Fiction & Fantasy Adventure, Stranded Off World: Rustbucket's Crisis: A Science Fiction Novel. After reading American Studies at the University of Nottingham, he became a journalist. Dave Hutchison is the multi-award winning author of the critically acclaimed Fractured Europe series for Solaris: Europe at Autumn, Europe in Winter, Europe at Midnight and Europe at … Confused and muddled. A massive pandemic,disruptive population flows and terrorism have caused Europe to splinter into smaller and smaller independent states. Like LaCarre the author does not spell everything out and trusts that the reader will fill in the appropriate blanks. Every week or so a friendly power spawns a new and unknown national entity which may or may not be friendly to England’s interests. Excellent sequel: Increased complexity as the universe becomes more complicated. Angry, decent, captious, stupid, sometimes magnificent.”, “the moment you start producing something of interest – commercial interest – the committee starts to fill up with people you’ve never met before, and shortly after that you find yourself standing outside in the rain wondering what happened.” He”, John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (2016), The Kitschies Nominee for Red Tentacle (Novel) (2015).