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Product Details

  • Paperback: 944 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion (September 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1401307817
  • ISBN-13: 978-1401307813
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsVery entertaining, even for non-Myst'ers
By Sophia Burns on September 24, 2004
Format: Paperback
The books are very entertaining and easy to read. The first book starts with a bang, the relationship between the main character (Atrus) and his father Gehn are determined right from the moment he was born.

After that an interesting tale is told, about the D'ni, an ancient underground culture and the descripting art of writing they developped, which makes it possible to travel to the worlds written. This is the perfect basis for endless twists and plots, and the books are over before you even realize it, making you crave for more.

These are entertaining books for everybody, but for those who played any of the Myst games or Uru, they are an absolute MUST. They complement and explain the games in such a way that they enrich the games no end.

The Myst Reader combines the three books in one volume. Get it now, you won't be disapointed.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLove the stories, but the book itself.....
By R. K. Hound on January 25, 2005
Format: Paperback
I was very excited seeing three of my favorite novels brought together into one book! The stories are wonderfully woven together, description meets plot and dialogue without becoming boring. The character's personalities and their environments are realistic. The authors were very dedicated to their story(which is very cool that they're the creators of the games!) Another wonderful bonus is the illustrations. Not a polished, fake picture, but illustrations that have a charming hand-drawn look. Wonderful stories!

However, I was very disappointed that the book was a paperback. With almost a 1,000 pages, the spine is thick and is easy to crease (I'm anal about my book conditions, sorry.) I was also hoping for some extra material, like the map that was included with some of the previous hardcover editions. The extra details and bonuses are one of the best things about the books.

Well, all in all, wonderful stories, great idea of combining them, just make a hardcover and I'll be 100% happy.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat pick for fantasy lovers
By Daniel Batson on July 19, 2005
Format: Paperback
The Myst series is a very in depth and imaginative fantasy. I've read the book at least twice each. The Myst Reader set is great, because it contains all three in a nice easy package. Now although the Volumes are in the correct order, i would recommend reading Book 2, the Book of Ti'ana, first. As far as timelines go, Book two comes first.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood value but incomplete
By Alyss on March 16, 2008
Format: Paperback
Excellent value for all three of the Myst books, but it is incomplete. The prophecies, which i most enjoyed, are left out in this edition- why i don't know. The prophecies are very much germain to the novels, and re-reading the books without them was a bit dissapointing. Still overall an excellent value.

The Myst series consists of three novels in which the timeline of the story is broken up into. The first book tells the middle of the story, the second book tells the begining, and the last book tells the end. To read the books in chronological order read 2nd, 1st, 3rd.

The premise of the series is that there exists a superior race beneath the earth's surface called the D'ni. The D'ni are capable of writing magic descriptive books that link to other worlds, the potential for which is limitless. Thus they enjoy life in a surreal city of rock with the capability to "link" to any sort of world they wish at any time. One unhappy citizen sets out to ruin the great and ancient city of D'ni, a result of the accidental discovery of D'ni by a surface dwelling human and the events that follow her discovery of their civilization. In the last book, a perfect Utopia like cousin civilization is found, one whose ties with D'ni centuries ago they cannot understand. And then of course, they figure it out.
The plot is interesting, but not nearly as interesting as the concepts presented in the books- the different worlds, government structures and creations. If this series had any sort of political message it would be about racial tolerence and equality, for which the book makes a strong argument.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat series
By Jesse H. White on July 23, 2014
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This is a great series of books.

The series certainly is easier to understand if you have played the book series but it is not a prerequisite. They do a good job of fleshing out the world and painting a picture of what the charecters are like.

If you are going to read this series I, STRONGLY, recommend that you read it in chronological order. That is The Book of Ti'ana followed by The Book of Atrus and finishing with The Book of D'ni.

C'mon guys, please make The Book of Marrim, I am begging you!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing Trilogy in a fantastic well conceived universe
By Amazon Customer on May 19, 2015
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I love the books equal or more than the video games. The books I believe can have the possibility to ever last more than the actual games. I would like very much that the 4 book was ever released. I really enjoy the reading. If you like epic, adventure, fantasy and also some level of complexity (kind of matrix movies) you should enjoy the reading regardless if you have or not any contact to the video games at all. The starting reading is a little hard but once you get the pace you will devour the 3 books/novels.
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3.0 out of 5 starsSlow, But Worthwhile for Myst Gamers
By Chasmosaurs, kicking Cretaceous bum for 100mil yrs. on November 8, 2015
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I thought I would really love these books, but they weren't quite as good as I'd hoped. A rather ponderous read. But in retrospect, I'm glad I read them. They certainly gave me greater insight to Myst, etc.
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5.0 out of 5 starsan excellent read
By jerseyduo on September 2, 2014
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I think the emphasis on the topography is very poignant...and that some of the metaphysical imagery was really particularly effective....... interesting rhythmic devices too, which seemed to counterpoint the surrealism of the underlying metaphors. And I don't think a football is a very good Christmas present.........I LOVE IT .....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsThoroughly enjoyed it

It starts somewhat slow, but still, a great book with great ideas. I would recommend it to people who didn't even play the games. I think the books do stand alone really well.

Published 1 month ago by Peter H.
5.0 out of 5 starsI highly recommend these novels to those that have played any or ...

To preface, this book is definitely one that I've had some familiarity with.

The premise of the three books dives into the history of the D'ni people, Atrus' ancestors. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Christian L. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 starsMyst is one of my favorite games from childhood

Myst is one of my favorite games from childhood. This series makes it even more special to me, as well as explaining some of the questions left unanswered by the games.

Published 2 months ago by Amanda Blume
4.0 out of 5 starsLots to take in for fans of the original games

Haven't finished the entire series within yet, but what I've read so far does suck you in. Especially if you're a fan of the original games at all.

Published 2 months ago by driskell
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat

Great read.

Published 3 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

good

Published 3 months ago by Elmer J.
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book that helps explain the story behind the myst ...

Great book that helps explain the story behind the myst games. I recommended anyone that loves the myst games to read this . you will enjoy it.

Published 3 months ago by Derek Brown
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Excellent extension to the games!

Published 4 months ago by RIchard Meana
4.0 out of 5 starsI Myss Myst

Love these books. I was a huge Myst fan growing up and these book filled in a lot of the back story that I was always curious about (just took me 20 years to fine these... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Rollerman
5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is fantastic. Even if you've never played or heard of ...

This book is fantastic. Even if you've never played or heard of the computer games, you can read and enjoy this beautifully written story. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Emma P.

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