9781451637571 - Citadel: Troy Rising II de Ringo, John (19 resultados)

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Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Spine is mildly creased. Where possible small books will have postage reduced.

Paperback. Condición: Used. Welcome, dear reader, to the bizarre universe of "Citadel," where the pen of John Ringo has crafted a narrative that sits somewhere between a fever dream and a military briefing gone awry. Published in the year that humanity collectively decided that 2011 should be stuffed into a dustbin, this tome invites you to explore themes that might make you question your own sanity?or at least the sanity of those who decide to publish such works. Grounded in the firm belief that every military base needs a touch of drama, you?re bound to find yourself chuckling at the absurdity wrapped in pages that might just be a tad yellowed with time. In "Citadel," Ringo has apparently taken the age-old concept of fortifications and decided that what the world truly needs is a sprinkling of sarcasm, a pinch of intrigue, and a large spoonful of chaos. The title itself suggests a glorious stronghold, a bastion of hope and valor, even though you?re more likely to find a coffee stain or two instead of valiant heroes. So, if you?ve ever wondered what happens when a fortress of ideas is besieged by the delightful absurdity of the human experience, you?re in for a treat. Or a trick. One never knows. As you leaf through these pages, you may find the characters to be as varied as your odd uncle?s collection of novelty mugs. Ringo seems to have a knack for mixing the mundane with the extraordinary, crafting a narrative that gallops forward faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel. You might just encounter individuals who are so exaggerated that they could make a caricature artist weep with envy. Blending humor with the trials of military life, Ringo dances on the fine line between engaging storytelling and head-scratching antics. It?s a performance worth witnessing, even if it does occasionally resemble a three-ring circus. And then there?s the prose itself. If you?ve ever wished to experience the thrill of reading a tactical manual while simultaneously enduring the author?s inner monologue about the merits of cheese toasties, then Ringo?s writing style is just for you! Expect sentences that curve unexpectedly, much like the plot, leading you down rabbit holes you didn?t even know existed. There?s an exploration of human nature, but it?s more akin to a whimsical stroll through a funhouse than a profound existential journey. What?s more, the customs of the inhabitants of this citadel are equal parts baffling and amusing. You will likely find yourself pondering the bigger questions of life, such as: ?Why do they insist on having a pet goldfish named General Fluffy?? or ?Is it truly necessary to hold weekly knitting circles while preparing for an impending invasion?? These are the kinds of deep philosophical inquiries that Ringo seems to excel in, leaving you both entertained and mildly confused. Condition: Expect this used copy to be a little rough around the edges?much like the characters within. It includes charming quirks such as a slightly crumpled cover, sporadic annotations from previous readers expressing their bewilderment, and perhaps the ghost of a spilled beverage giving it an air of authenticity. This book is not just a simple read; it?s a conversation starter, a piece of history that begs to be discussed at your next social gathering?or at least the topic of a puzzled shrug. As you plunge headlong into the whimsical chaos of "Citadel," you may find yourself pondering the deeper mysteries of life, the universe, and why on earth you decided to pick up a book from Crappy Old Books in the first place. But fear not! The answers are probably as elusive as Ringo?s characters, flitting in and out of your consciousness while you chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all. So grab your copy today?just be prepared to take a few detours along the way! And remember, just because it?s old and a little battered doesn?t mean it doesn?t hold a treasure trove of hilarity and eccentricity waiting to be discovered. Happy reading! THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP.

Paperback. Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., Baen Books. The second entry in the bestselling Troy Rising saga and follow-up to Live Free or Die from multiple New York Times and USA Today bestseller John Ringo! When the orbital gates first materialized in the outer solar system, allseemed well. And, lo, peaceful traders made first contact - so whatevercame next couldn't be so bad, could it? Yeah, it could. Very bad. Now humanshave battled back from a Trojan-horse-like conquest by a tyrannical alienspecies to become a force to be reckoned with in the galaxy. On a crash-buildingcourse, we've built a near-impregnable battlestation of Deathstar proportions toprove it. But the enemy is remorseless and to survive we must take the fight toour attackers - and prevail! Unfortunately, the bones and burnt hulks ofthose who have tried litter the star-ways. But these galactic imperialists havenever contended with humans, a foe who is their match in sheer ferocity anddesire to win. Paperback.