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| Title | : | Contest |
| Author | : | Matthew Reilly |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 330 pages |
| Published | : | March 10th 2003 by Thomas Dunne Books (first published June 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Action. Science Fiction |
Matthew Reilly
Hardcover | Pages: 330 pages Rating: 3.97 | 13440 Users | 629 Reviews
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The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave.
With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.
Readers all over the world have been cheering about Matthew Reilly’s lightning fast adventure thrillers. Contest, the action-packed extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career, is vintage Reilly at his explosive best.
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| Original Title: | Contest |
| ISBN: | 0312286252 (ISBN13: 9780312286255) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | James Marshall, Reese, Balthazar, Dr. Stephen Swain, Holly Swain, Selexin, Bellos, Bob Charlton, Rachnid, Henry Dickson, Mike Fraser, Rudy Baker, Harold Quaid, Codex, the Konda, the Karanadon |
| Setting: | New York City, New York,2002(United States) |
Rating Containing Books Contest
Ratings: 3.97 From 13440 Users | 629 ReviewsDiscuss Containing Books Contest
Great action novel! It deserves a movie :) I remember that I was so excited while reading it, that I couldn't force myself to leave the book and read it whole.Totally rediculous and far fetched. In saying that, one of the most fun reads I've ever had. Fast paced, action movie style plot. Great descriptive language and even though I read this years ago, I can still remember vivid images from scenes.
This book is total action the whole way through as is all of his books. The summary of this book is about a man who was taken into a presdian (a battle of the best warriors from the seven different worlds) and having to fight for his AND his daughters life. Also he has to try to protect a helpless librarian security guard who happened to be caught in the New York library when the presdian began.
3.5 starsThe premise of the story seemed familiar at the start - A contest in which to survive you have got to win .Remember some famous book with similar theme?Yes, The Hunger Games. But the thing is that 'Contest' was published in 1996 way before Hunger Games.Also, in this Contest (which takes place every 1000 years), intelligent life forms from 7 different systems or planets (including earth) compete and the winner has to survive the other contestants and a monster known as KARANADON.Fan-Art
This book is awesome. Since I'm a big fan of action-game, I loooove..Reilly's fast pace and the thrills. The science-fiction theme is very striking, mixed with the subtle story of a father who loves his daughter and lost his wife in an accident. I love his writings. He used simple words, unlike Dan Brown who also writes sci-fi-action theme and makes me read with the dictionary beside my bed. And I just can't stop reading! He put the right story in the right part, so we don't wanna miss any
This might be the worst book I've ever read.There's a reason why "every major publisher in Australia" turned it down.
**Re-read 11/18**Yep, still love everything about this book.Savage aliens ✔Explosions ✔Blood and gore ✔Epic chase scenes ✔Dumb people getting what they deserve ✔Unpredictable fight scenes ✔Creative deaths ✔Reluctant hero ✔It's so FAST and EXPLOSIVE and has so much FIERCENESS and I just ... *happy sigh*Plus it's set in a library and honestly, what book lover doesn't love a library setting?RIP though to all those books that got slimed, or bloodied, or shredded, or burnt ... etc. *moment of
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