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Best Book of 2010
Once every year you read a book that all other books will be compared to that year. This is that book. It's just breathtaking.
I'm not going to give away ... READ MORE
Epic, gripping and brilliant!
According to the author's note, Justin Cronin wanted to write a book that was 'not boring'. He definitely succeeded with "The Passage".
At over 900 pages,... READ MORE
An incredible reading experience
A mother leaves her child at a nunnery then disappears; a condemned man waits numbly for his execution; a scientist sends increasingly desperate emails fro... READ MORE
Amazing
Post-apocalyptic vampire adventure - but it's so much more! A strong storyline that pulls you along, almost impossible to put down at times. A rich and div... READ MORE
An adventure of awesome and epic proportions
This is one of the most incredible books I have ever read. It is the story of an apocalypse: the lead up and the aftermath. The premise may sound old-hat, ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Amy Harper Bellafonte is six years old and her mother thinks she's the most important person in the whole world.
She is.
Anthony Carter doesn't think he could ever be in a worse place than Death Row.
He's wrong.
FBI agent Brad Wolgast thinks something beyond imagination is coming.
It is.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780752883304
- Number of pages: 1008
- Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 46 mm
- Weight: 680g
- Languages: English
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I had been interested in this book since reading some reviews online and after finding it in Waterstones for a bargain £2.99 I just couldn't resist any lon... READ MORE
One to get your teeth in to ...
This is a novel full of action - and violence. Forget the length this novel has pace and enough adrenalin in its pages to get you through to the end and le... READ MORE
Immersive tale of epic proportions
I was fortunate enough to be given a preview copy of this book by Waterstones and when it arrived in the post, my jaw hit the floor - what a huge book! But... READ MORE
Edge of seat reading
Take a week off and read this book in one hit. Something for everyone, anything you want it to be, good believable characters, descriptive passages, end of... READ MORE
Predicitve
I struggled to finish this one, started to read it diagonally somewhere from the middle... Made me think too much of the 'I Am Legend' movie.
On my Worst B... READ MORE
The Passage
My only regret in picking up this book is that I had not done so sooner. Cronin delivers a truly outstanding story with many twists, many turns, and a whol... READ MORE
Amazing
This is absolutely amazing, I loved every second of it and will read it again and again, after my family and friends are done with it
Stick with it,you'll love it
Please,please stick with this book as it's well worth it.if you enjoyed The Stand by Stephen King,which I adore,then you will enjoy this.Maybe Justin Croni... READ MORE
Fantastic!
The word epic is bandied around a lot. Films are epic, journeys are epic, sports events are epic.
The problem with all this is that when something deserve... READ MORE
Overhyped!
I have to say that this is one of the worst books that I have read in a long, long time. It is over-long, over-written, poorly edited (I would have cut it ... READ MORE
The Passage
fantastic read
this was a fantastic book, one of the best ive read.can see this as a film
Excellent Holiday Read
This book really worked for me! I thought it was equal to Stephen Kings 'Dark Tower' It also had overtones of 'Lord of the Rings'.
I have given it 5 stars ... READ MORE
Believe the hype - this book is a triumph
“It happened fast. Thirty-two minutes for one world to die, another to be born.”
It is not often that one is able to read what is widely predicted to be t... READ MORE
So good I bought it twice
I bought The |Passage when it was first published and both myself and my husband really enjoyed the book immensely. So much so, as my son is into reading... READ MORE
Definitely worth it's weight!
Research is taking place deep in a jungle. A virus has been discovered at great human cost. Meanwhile, a young girl is raised by a single mother driven to ... READ MORE
brilliant book, can't wait for the film !
The first thing to say about this book is that it's huge - 790 pages - so if you're not an avid reader, the chances are that that may put you off. I'm a to... READ MORE
1 flaw: length
I hate to be the first person to give this less than 5 stars, and it was a magnificent book, but the sheer length of the book does make it seem like a bit ... READ MORE
Terrible!
Did all these reviewers read the same book as me?! 'Brilliant', 'gripping', 'epic'... ?? How about absolute rubbish?!
It did start off quite well but after... READ MORE
Flyers
Well, I just loved it. Absorbing, well-written, addictive and utterly, utterly fantastic. This ia a piece of writing not to be missed.
I picked this up mer... READ MORE
Too much hype!
It starts so well. The first 250 pages or so are electrifying, the book impossible to put down, and we meet a barrage of characters who are genuinely appea... READ MORE
A saga begins! A great read
This is a great story that definitely sits in certain genres. There are cliches galore but the story keeps rumbling on and really is a page turner. The fir... READ MORE
i loved this, its a must read!!
i loved this book although it looks big, all 800 pages of it, i couldnt put it down and if i could i would of taken it everywhere with me so i could read a... READ MORE
Am I the only one who didn't enjoy it
I just disliked the whole concept of this book and found it really hard going. The booked jumped from one thing to another and although the idea is good it... READ MORE
Left a little disappointed
I have to admit while an enjoyable read i was left feeling a little underwhelmed - i do look forward to the sequel however and how the story will develop
Unexpected
When this arrived, i was wary to begin reading it, as it sounded like a horror story, and is very hefty. However, i have been pleasantly suprised as it's a... READ MORE
Wow
Wow.
OK, first things first, there is one bad thing about this book: it ends.
The Passage is a book laden with complex characters who are wonderfully dev... READ MORE
'Something is here.....' - So, go get a copy!
I’m guessing that the only way I could say anything new or different in my review of the doorstopper of a book that is The Passage would be to say it was a... READ MORE
Non stop suspense, Incredbile read
At first glance the story seems predctable, good guys trying to do the right thing, a mystery child and a mircale cure needed.
After the first 20pages its ... READ MORE
fantastic read!
I know that some have said its hard going at first but i urge you to stick with it! This book is fantastic, and one which i have compared every book i have... READ MORE
THe Passage
This book was not my usual gendre, I confess to feeling more than a little scared by the flyers and virals when reading this book at night.. This weighty v... READ MORE
fab
Loved it, a split into two stories in one book, the present and the future. When a virus destroys mankind and creates a new breed of lifeform called "viral... READ MORE
Thrilling read!
This is a great summer read for anyone who is attracted to the end of the world type books focusing on the human condition (i.e. The Stand). This book woul... READ MORE
Excellent Read
I loved this book. It has been a while since I've found myself thinking about a book so much long after I finished it. I didn't want it to end so was overj... READ MORE
Amazing!
I was so excited for the release of this book, that as soon as i saw it had been published I got it. Dispite its slightly daunting size, I'd finished it af... READ MORE
This book is fantastic!
I just finished The Passage and can say it is the best story I have read in a long long time. One of those books that you want to stretch out for as long a... READ MORE
Believe the hype...
I stumbled across this when it was first published and absolutely loved it. I had a two hour commute to work a the time and remember looking forward to my ... READ MORE
Engrosing Story, Could do with some editing
This is a door step of a book and does take some reading. The story is fantastic and the writing transports you to another much darker world.
I would clas... READ MORE
Brilliant !!
I absolutley loved this book. To be honest I was bit doubtfull about the size and keeping the story going on for that length. However I was proved totally ... READ MORE
Strangely compelling
This is the first time I have read a book based around the vampire myth. It certainly is a very different take on this theme and as a result it is a strang... READ MORE
Fantastic, a gripping read!
Having never heard of Justin Cronin or The Passage I was intrigued by the book from almost its lack of information provided on the back cover. At close to ... READ MORE
Over Hyped Nonsense
I read that Justin Cronin wrote this book because his daughter had called his previous works boring.Nothing Changes Then.
A Epic tale not to be misssed
When I first received “The Passage” I didn’t know quite what to expect; never having read any of Cronin’s books before I thought it may turn out to be one ... READ MORE
Stick with it, it's worth it!
The problem with trilogies
The Passage is a new thriller which jumps on the current post apocalyptic zombie fad everyone seems to be going through at the minute. The Road, Book Of El... READ MORE
Don't let the sheer size of it put you off...
I had the opportunity to read this book before it's publication date. I did one of those Waterstone's card review the book competition things. As a student... READ MORE
A good read if a little predictable
This is a not an easy book to read (especially in bed) for starters as the sheer size hurts the wrists however it may make you think again about buying tha... READ MORE
Most exciting read of the year ...
At a wrist cracking 790 pages this book is not for the faint-hearted! But do not let the size put you off; it is truly a tale of epic proportions akin to t... READ MORE
Well written apocalyptic vision
The Passage is an epic work, comprising two distinct but linked stories. I found the first half the most compelling, with a string of well-drawn characters... READ MORE
the passage
The Passage was a book of two parts for me. The first third was excellent. It took me a good 100 pages to get into, I admit, but once I was into it, I didn... READ MORE
Ok, but way too long
I read this because I have received the second in the series as a free copy to review.
It is about a secret governmemt programme that trying to extend the... READ MORE
You MUST read this
When The Passage was first published I devoured it. I picked it up every time I had a spare minute, I read it in bed until the book fell from my hand. This... READ MORE
Brilliant
The Passage has been an absolutely amazing read!! Very intersting with great characters and amazing vision. The book did not feel as long as it was.
Can't... READ MORE
Epic!!
I loved Stephen King's 'The Stand.' But 'The Passage' is, dare I say it, a far, far superior book. The character of Amy is so utterly heartbreaking and mes... READ MORE
Sucks you in
Fantastic book from the start & so excited to here there's a second one on the way! A stunning read that you'll be recommending to everyone you know before... READ MORE
A great re-read
I've just finished reading this book yet again and I love it!! I can't believe it's still over another year untill the next one is out.
Overall this book ... READ MORE
Couldnt put it down!!
Cant wait for the next one!!
Book of the year so far
After seeing its size, and hearing the almost perpetual hype about this book, i have to be honest and say it took me some time to pick up. Infact after spe... READ MORE
The Passage
I am loving it can't put it down, which I don't think my family are very happy about. Iif I hadn't already been lacking sleep I am now and am only half way... READ MORE
My two cents worth
Oh god, I thought – not another vampire novel. But Justin Cronin has provided such a powerful introduction that I couldn’t help but read on, enthralled by ... READ MORE
Highly Recommended
The Passage is a truly gripping read; an ingenious and highly believable twist on a traditional genre. Readers will experience a cleverly written emotional... READ MORE
Epic
Well I like nothing more than a lengthy read, size has never bothered me, the more pages the better as far as I can see.
This has taken a good few weeks f... READ MORE
As the french would say, 'Ces't Magnifique!!'
The first thing that obviously strikes you about this book is it's size but just as in other walks of life, big is sometimes beautiful. I just did not want... READ MORE
really exciting and epic
I really liked this book. At first i was overwhelmed by the size of the book but i got in to the story really quickly and couldn't stop reading it.
I am l... READ MORE
Big is Beautiful!
Before I begin, I have to get this out of the way - size does matter, you can't deny it. What an idyllic world it would be if looks weren't important but ... READ MORE
Wonderful
I have just finished reading this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a wonderful read very detailed characters and a great story. I was a little confuse... READ MORE
Buy This Book.
The first time I saw this book, I did find the sheer size a bit daunting, but once I was 30 pages in, the size simply gave me more of a book to read. I'd n... READ MORE
The best trilogy I've ever read!
Where to even start. This book is amazing! It is the only book I recommend to anyone and everyone. Each book just immerses you deeper and deeper into this ... READ MORE
Just Amazing
I have this trilogy as an audible collection,but having this as a paperback is on my to do list.