Piter (Russian: Питер) is a novel written by Russian author Shimun Vrochek.[1]Piter is part of Universe of Metro 2033, a long-running series of post-apocalyptic short stories, novellas, and novels, spanning a variety of genres.[2] The works are written by several different authors.[3]Piter was originally published in February 2010.[4] Although there is currently no English version of the book, Piter has been translated into a number of other European languages, such as German,[5] Polish[6] and Spanish.[7] The novel was translated to Polish by Paweł Podmiotko.
The book itself is different from Dmitry Glukhovsky's original works, giving the reader a look at what happened after the Catastrophe in another part of Russia, whilst maintaining the original ideas and atmosphere behind Metro 2033. It is one of the longer novels in the Universe series. Piter is featured as an Easter egg in the video game adaptation of Metro 2033, where a 3D model of the book can be found laying on the rail cart near the end of the level Armory, during chapter 3 of the game's story.
Just like the people of Moscow in the fictional world of Metro 2033, a fraction of St. Petersburg's citizens fled to the tunnels of their hometown's metro moments before the nuclear bombs were dropped on the city. Piter (Russian slang for St. Petersburg) tells the story of Ivan Merkulov, a twenty-six-year-old fighter and stalker who experiences many trials and adventures as he travels through places both within the subway system of Saint Petersburg, as well as those above on the surface of post-apocalyptic Earth. The novel begins with the protagonist about to get married. The ceremony is interrupted when the engine-generator that powers the necessities of life on Vasileostrovskaya (Ivan's home station) is stolen. Sozonov - friend and member of Merkulov's team of stalkers - believes that the residents of several nearby stations, who originate from Moscow, are responsible for the crime. A war begins between those stations and an alliance that Vasileostrovskaya is part of.[8]
As is revealed later on in the story, things are much more complex than Ivan thought. He is dragged into something much larger than the local conflict between the two factions, and the lines between friend and foe become very blurry as he continues his task. Merkulov's mission takes him to various locations, through numerous dangers and oddities, as he travels through the metro and beyond.[8]
Reception
In Russia, Piter was received with mostly positive feedback from critics and fans of the book series alike.[9] Although some believed that it was written in a very similar style to that of the original author of Metro 2033,[10] others thought the exact opposite and claimed that the novel was "teenage drivel" (even though Shimun Vrochek is older than Dmitry Glukhovsky).[11]Piter was also met with positive responses from Polish readers.[12] Critics from the Fantasta.pl website claimed that Piter is "a worthy representative of post-apocalyptic literature" and is easy to read for those who have never read a book from the Metro series before.[13] Editor Monika "Katriona" Doerre, from kawerna.pl, recommended Piter for fans of the Fallout and Hellgate video game series.[14]
Legacy
Shimun Vrochek published the sequel novel Piter. War. (Вселенная Метро 2033: Питер. Война.) in 2018,[15] followed one year later by Piter. Battle of the Twins (Вселенная Метро 2033:Питер. Битва близнецов).[16]
^Vrochek, Shimun (2019). Вселенная Метро 2033: Питер. Битва близнецов (in Russian). Moscow: AST. ISBN978-5-17-118823-8.
March 23, 2023
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For other uses see Piter Piter Russian Piter is a novel written by Russian author Shimun Vrochek 1 Piter is part of Universe of Metro 2033 a long running series of post apocalyptic short stories novellas and novels spanning a variety of genres 2 The works are written by several different authors 3 Piter was originally published in February 2010 4 Although there is currently no English version of the book Piter has been translated into a number of other European languages such as German 5 Polish 6 and Spanish 7 The novel was translated to Polish by Pawel Podmiotko PiterCover of the Polish version of the bookAuthorShimun VrochekCountryRussiaLanguageRussian Original Polish German and SpanishSeriesMetroGenrePost apocalypticPublication dateFebruary 2010Media typePrint Hardcover and Paperback Pages384 Russian original 595 Polish version 624 German version Followed by Piter War The book itself is different from Dmitry Glukhovsky s original works giving the reader a look at what happened after the Catastrophe in another part of Russia whilst maintaining the original ideas and atmosphere behind Metro 2033 It is one of the longer novels in the Universe series Piter is featured as an Easter egg in the video game adaptation of Metro 2033 where a 3D model of the book can be found laying on the rail cart near the end of the level Armory during chapter 3 of the game s story Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Reception 3 Legacy 4 ReferencesSynopsis EditThis article needs an improved plot summary You can provide one by editing this article January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message Just like the people of Moscow in the fictional world of Metro 2033 a fraction of St Petersburg s citizens fled to the tunnels of their hometown s metro moments before the nuclear bombs were dropped on the city Piter Russian slang for St Petersburg tells the story of Ivan Merkulov a twenty six year old fighter and stalker who experiences many trials and adventures as he travels through places both within the subway system of Saint Petersburg as well as those above on the surface of post apocalyptic Earth The novel begins with the protagonist about to get married The ceremony is interrupted when the engine generator that powers the necessities of life on Vasileostrovskaya Ivan s home station is stolen Sozonov friend and member of Merkulov s team of stalkers believes that the residents of several nearby stations who originate from Moscow are responsible for the crime A war begins between those stations and an alliance that Vasileostrovskaya is part of 8 As is revealed later on in the story things are much more complex than Ivan thought He is dragged into something much larger than the local conflict between the two factions and the lines between friend and foe become very blurry as he continues his task Merkulov s mission takes him to various locations through numerous dangers and oddities as he travels through the metro and beyond 8 Reception EditIn Russia Piter was received with mostly positive feedback from critics and fans of the book series alike 9 Although some believed that it was written in a very similar style to that of the original author of Metro 2033 10 others thought the exact opposite and claimed that the novel was teenage drivel even though Shimun Vrochek is older than Dmitry Glukhovsky 11 Piter was also met with positive responses from Polish readers 12 Critics from the Fantasta pl website claimed that Piter is a worthy representative of post apocalyptic literature and is easy to read for those who have never read a book from the Metro series before 13 Editor Monika Katriona Doerre from kawerna pl recommended Piter for fans of the Fallout and Hellgate video game series 14 Legacy EditShimun Vrochek published the sequel novel Piter War Vselennaya Metro 2033 Piter Vojna in 2018 15 followed one year later by Piter Battle of the Twins Vselennaya Metro 2033 Piter Bitva bliznecov 16 References Edit Autor przedstawia Droge stali i nadziei Vselennaya Metro 2033 Knigi Piter Piter Metropediya Piter METRO 2033 Universum Roman Uniwersum Metro 2033 Piter San Petersburgo a b Archived copy Archived from the original on 2013 02 22 Retrieved 2013 01 13 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Vselennaya Metro 2033 Revyu na Piter Shimuna Vrocheka Piter Vselennaya Metro 2033 Shimun Vrochek Dostojnoe prodolzhenie kultovoj knigi Otzyvy pokupatelej Vrochek Shimun 2010 Metro 2033 Piter OZON ru Knigi ISBN 978 5 17 064260 1 Piter Szymun Wroczek Lubimy Czytac Fantasta pl Baza danych Piter 2011 ksiazka Szymun Wroczek Uniwersum Metro 2033 Piter recenzja Kawerna fantastyka ksiazki fantastyczne fantasy Archived from the original on 2017 10 21 Retrieved 2013 01 13 Vrochek Shimun 2018 Vselennaya Metro 2033 Piter Vojna in Russian Moscow AST ISBN 978 5 17 092149 2 Vrochek Shimun 2019 Vselennaya Metro 2033 Piter Bitva bliznecov in Russian Moscow AST ISBN 978 5 17 118823 8 Retrieved from https en 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