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Halo: Primordium

By: Greg Bear
Narrated by: Timothy Dadabo
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 The second novel of the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear—set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!

One hundred thousand years ago. In the wake of the apparent self-destruction of the alien Forerunner empire, two humans—Chakas and Riser—are like flotsam washed up on very strange shores indeed. Captured by the Forerunner known as the Master Builder and then misplaced during a furious battle in space, Chakas and Riser now find themselves on an inverted world, where horizons rise into the sky and humans of all kinds are trapped in a perilous cycle of horror and neglect. They have become both research animals and strategic pawns in a cosmic game whose madness knows no end—a game of ancient vengeance between the powers who seeded the galaxy with life, and the Forerunners who expect to inherit their sacred Mantle of Responsibility to all living things.

In the company of a young girl and an old man, Chakas begins an epic journey across a lost and damaged Halo ringworld in search of a way home, an explanation for the warrior spirits rising up within, and the reason for the Forerunner Librarian’s tampering with human destiny. Their travels will take them into the domain of a powerful and monstrous intelligence—known as “the Captive” by Forerunners, and “the Primordial” by ancient human warriors, this being may not only control the fate of Chakas, Riser, and the rest of humanity, but of all sentient life across the galaxy… Adventure Genre Fiction Military Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Science Fiction
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It did a great job expanding the lore behind the forerunners and choosing Timothy Dadabo as the narrator was fitting.

Great book

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The story was a bit boring and confusing. It took me multiple weeks to get through.

Well written and read

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one of the best books out, it was very engaging and the ending took my by surprise.

GREAT BOOK

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They shouldn't have changed the narrator from the first book it is jarring to listen too when you listen to the trilogy in order and the first narrator was better in my opinion.

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hours is sections of landscaping which has no bearing on the story. Drudgery.
Characters are a little silly, Riser, the 10,000 year old 12 year old boy. I think I'm going to get a refund on this one.

Pedantic

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