#160 in Science fiction
Waking Gods
- 364
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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About the book
In the gripping sequel to Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel’s innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward. “Sleeping Giants may have debuted his thrilling saga, but Waking Gods proves that Neuvel’s scope is more daring than readers could have imagined.”—Paste As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the earth. As an adult, she’s dedicated her brilliant scientific career to solving the mystery that began that fateful day: Why was a titanic robot of unknown origin buried in pieces around the world? Years of investigation have produced intriguing answers—and even more perplexing questions. But the truth is closer than ever before when a second robot, more massive than the first, materializes and lashes out with deadly force. Now humankind faces a nightmare invasion scenario made real, as more colossal machines touch down across the globe. But Rose and her team at the Earth Defense Corps refuse to surrender. They can turn the tide if they can unlock the last secrets of an advanced alien technology. The greatest weapon humanity wields is knowledge in a do-or-die battle to inherit the Earth . . . and maybe even the stars. Praise for Waking Gods “Kick-ass, one-on-one robot action combines with mind-bending scientific and philosophical speculation. Series science-fiction fans will enjoy this follow-up filled with unexpected revelations and a surprise finale.”—Booklist “Pure, unadulterated literary escapism featuring giant killer robots and the looming end of mankind. In a word: unputdownable.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Sheer escapist fun.”—Shelf Awareness Don’t miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel: SLEEPING GIANTS | WAKING GODS | ONLY HUMAN
Reading order · Themis Files
Full order & progress →- Sleeping GiantsStart here
7.77.7 / 10 - Waking GodsThis book
7.97.9 / 10 - Only Human
7.57.5 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 395 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 68% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 20 | 5% |
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 375 | 95% |
Frequently asked
What is Waking Gods rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 395 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Waking Gods worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 395 ratings, which puts it ahead of 20 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Waking Gods?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 364 pages.
Where does Waking Gods rank?
#160 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is Waking Gods?
Volume 2 of 3 in Themis Files. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is Waking Gods?
It has 364 pages — longer than 54% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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