Snow Piercer book 2: The Explorers

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As I have written previously I got into graphic novels a few years ago and have been expanding my collection since then. A local bookshop has a big second hand section and they get a few of these books. I spotted this one in there and it was bought for me as a Christmas present as people struggle to know what to get me.

Snowpiercer is a French series dating back to the 1980s. Our world has gone into a new ice age and the survivors live on a huge train that travels the world. There is something about it having to keep moving to generate the energy they need, but I am not sure that is ever fully explained. This comic has inspired a movie that I have not seen and a TV series that I watched on Netflix. I have not seen the fourth and final series yet, but I am not sure where I could watch it.

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I have not read the first book, but I will look out for it. There are three volume plus two more of prequels. This book has a timeline in the back to show where they all take place as well as the TV and movie versions. This one does not overlap with the TV show and so I was not familiar with the characters.

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The art is all in monochrome that suits the icy environment they travel through. The people of the train are on various social levels (much like the train class system) with those in charge limiting information to the masses. They also exploit religion to keep control with an armed team to enforce it.

I will not reveal any more of the plot, but it is quite gripping with lots of action. It is very violent and so so aimed at adults.

You may notice a second book in the picture above. From Hell by the great Alan Moore is a spin on the Jack The Ripper murders of Victorian London. I found it in a wonderful bookshop in Whitley Bay. I have seen the movie version starring Johnny Depp, but that was a while ago and I have forgotten the details. Whilst the Snowpiercer book is quite slim From Hell runs to a few hundred pages. I am reading something else for now, but will report on this when I get to it. My stack of books to read is quite big.

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Ah! I’ll be on the lookout for Snow Piercer, the first one for you.

I’m actually sitting in the best seat in the house at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds. 📚

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I watched some of the movie on Netflix. I think I should go on it as it was interesting.

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I want to see the movie as well some time if I can find it. It's such an interesting concept.

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I think I saw From hell. I really should catch up on Snow Piercer, I remember it was getting good reviews

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I can't find the time for everything I want to watch. About to finish a big series and then I'll write about that as I start something else.

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I'm the same. Torn between lots of things and wanting more time. Better than being bored though!

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I’ve heard about this and trying to work out who told me about it. It’s been ages since I checked into Bookwyrm yourself, I’ve got a backlog of books now!

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I'm on a book that will last me a while as I just read in bed. I hope to get through a few this year.

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That's quite an interesting book. The train really never stops does it 👀👀 both a comic and a show too

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It's great to see you diving into graphic novels! I hope you enjoy "From Hell" when you get to it. Alan Moore's work is always thought-provoking. Happy reading!!

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I've read a few of his books, including his short stories. He lives not too far from here, but I've not met him.

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Maybe one day you might just bump into each other . Cheers

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