The Passage (The Passage, #1)
by Justin Cronin
The Passage by Justin Cronin holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 127K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 766 pages.
About The Passage
IT HAPPENED FAST.THIRTY-TWO MINUTES FOR ONE WORLD TO DIE, ANOTHER TO BE BORN.First, the unthinkable: a security breach at a secret U.S. government facility unleashes the monstrous product of a chilling military experiment. Then, the unspeakable: a night of chaos and carnage gives way to sunrise on a nation, and ultimately a world, forever altered. All that remains for the stunned survivors is the long fight ahead and a future ruled by fear--of darkness, of death, of a fate far worse.As civilization swiftly crumbles into a primal landscape of predators and prey, two people flee in search of sanctuary. FBI agent Brad Wolgast is a good man haunted by what he's done in the line of duty. Six-year-old orphan Amy Harper Bellafonte is a refugee from the doomed scientific project that has triggered apocalypse. Wolgast is determined to protect her from the horror set loose by her captors, but for Amy, escaping the bloody fallout is only the beginning of a much longer odyssey--spanning miles and decades--toward the time an place where she must finish what should never have begun.With The Passage, award-winning author Justin Cronin has written both a relentlessly suspenseful adventure and an epic chronicle of human endurance in the face of unprecedented catastrophe and unimaginable danger. Its inventive storytelling, masterly prose, and depth of human insight mark it as a crucial and transcendent work of modern fiction.(front flap)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Justin Cronin |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 766 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 126,993 |
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What genre is The Passage?
The Passage is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Passage worth reading?
Based on 127K reader ratings, The Passage has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Passage?
The Passage has 766 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Passage?
The Passage was written by Justin Cronin. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Passage?
The ISBN-13 for The Passage is 9780345504970.0.
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