📖 Predator's Gold

In a sequel to critically acclaimed novel Mortal Engines, Predator's Gold by Phillip Reeve continues the story of Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw, and builds on their relationship to a new level. In this world in the distant future, most cities are converted to have wheels and tracks. Larger cities eat smaller cities to build upon themselves. Smaller cities had to prey on smaller cities or be able to outrun the so-called "urbivores." After their friend Katherine Valentine sacrificed herself to save Hester (who turns out to be her half-sister), Tom and Hester escape London on their deceased friend Anna Fang's airship, the Jenny Haniver. After their former home, the major traction city of London, is destroyed by a chemical weapon, the Jenny's engines are downed. The wind carries them into the Ice Wastes, which used to be a place called North America. While in the wind, they see the megalopolis of Arkangel, one of the greatest traction cities ever built. However, the city isn't so kind, and the Jenny must switch routes. After more drifting, they see a small traction city that welcomes them. It's Anchorage. Hester and Tom plan to stay in Anchorage for a little bit, but circumstances arise. For example, the young ruler of Anchorage, Freya, seems to be attracting Tom (which was concerning, considering Tom and Hester's growing bond). Acclaimed Professor and novelist Nimrod Pennyroyal also shows up. He's famous for his books and adventures, which all have a tinge of hoax to them. As the relationship between Tom and Hester develops, Arkangel has also spotted Anchorage and is planning to take it over. Throughout this flurry of events, Tom and Hester must stay strong, but also be wary, as sometimes, the enemy may not seem like one at first. I recommend this book because it is a perfect sequel to Mortal Engines. The circumstances of the future dystopia utterly captivated me when I first read it. The complex relationships between not just humans, but secret societies and entire cities, is a perfect addition to an already amazing book. This series has won many awards, such as the Blue Peter Book Award, the Nestle Children's Book Book Prize, and the Guardian Children's Book Award.

作为广受好评的小说《致命引擎》的续集,菲利普·里夫的《掠食者之金》延续了汤姆·纳特沃西和海丝特·肖的故事,并将他们的关系提升到了一个新高度。在这个遥远的未来世界,大多数城市都变成了有轮子和轨道的牵引城市。大城市吞并小城市来壮大自己。小城市不得不掠夺更小城市,或者努力逃离"掠食城市"。 在汤姆和海丝特共同的朋友凯瑟琳·瓦伦丁牺牲自己拯救海丝特(后来发现她们是同父异母姐妹)后,汤姆和海丝特乘坐已故朋友安娜·方的飞艇珍妮·哈尼弗逃离了伦敦。伦敦这个主要牵引城市被化学武器摧毁,飞艇珍妮的引擎失效,风把他们带到了一片冰封荒原,那里曾叫北美。在风中,他们看到了大都市阿尔坎格尔,这是有史以来建造的最伟大的牵引城市之一。然而,这座城市并不友善,她们不得不改变路线。经过颠沛流离,他们发现了一个欢迎他们的小型牵引城市-安克雷奇。 汤姆和海丝特计划在安克雷奇停留一段时间,但形势发生了变化。例如,安克雷奇的年轻统治者弗蕾娅似乎对汤姆产生了吸引力(这让海丝特有些担忧,毕竟她和汤姆的关系在不断加深)。著名教授兼小说家尼姆罗德·彭尼罗亚尔也出现了,他以充满传奇色彩的冒险书籍闻名,尽管故事中掺杂了虚构成分。在汤姆和海丝特关系逐步发展之际,阿尔坎格尔发现了安克雷奇并计划对其进行占领。诸多纷杂事件中,汤姆和海丝特不仅要坚守彼此,还要保持警惕,因为有时敌人并非总是显而易见。 我推荐这本书,它是《致命引擎》的完美续集。未来反乌托邦的设定让我在第一次阅读时就深深被吸引。书中不仅展示了人类之间复杂的关系,还涉及秘密社团和整个城市的关系,这为已经精彩的小说增添了新的深度。该系列获得诸多奖项,包括蓝彼得图书奖、雀巢儿童图书奖和卫报儿童图书奖。