Depois da Terra - A Fera Perfeita

After Earth

by Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger

A Suma de Letras publica, até o lançamento do longa, uma série de seis e-books – Histórias de fantasmas –, que contextualiza o prólogo da história, além de dois livros impressos: A fera perfeita, romance que precede o longa e ambienta o leitor ao universo de Nova Prime, e a adaptação literária do roteiro do filme, assinada por Peter David, um dos mais respeitados autores no mercado de comic books.

David escreve os prelúdios, acompanhado dos antigos colegas Michael Jan Friedman e Robert Greenberger, também referências de peso na área de comics: cada autor assina dois dos seis e-books e, juntos, construíram A fera perfeita. Aqui, os autores contam como a humanidade se deparou com seu maior inimigo, e como os antepassados dos heróis de Depois da Terra aprenderam a enfrentá-los.

Expulsos da Terra pela poluição e o esgotamento dos recursos naturais, os últimos humanos colonizaram e prosperaram em Nova Prime, um planeta remoto. Algumas décadas depois, são surpreendidos por ataques brutais das naves dos Skrel – raça alienígena que considera o planeta um local sagrado –, mas graças ao Corpo de Guardiões, eficiente organização militar de defesa, derrotam os agressores.

Após 400 anos de paz, alguns habitantes influentes de Nova Prime começam a questionar a necessidade do Corpo de Guardiões. O Primus, líder espiritual da nova sociedade, se junta a um jornalista ambicioso numa campanha pelo fim da força militar. A alta cúpula dos Guardiões está prestes a fazer concessões aos críticos, quando o desastre acontece: naves estelares dos Skrel conseguem penetrar as defesas orbitais e depositam sua carga – mais de trinta Ursas, monstros criados em laboratório para matar e destruir.

Grandes, rápidos, ferozes e imunes a todos os armamentos dos Guardiões, os Ursas levam morte e destruição à cidade de Nova Prime, devastando as tropas de Guardiões e desestabilizando a sociedade humana. Os engenheiros do Savant correm contra o relógio para desenvolver alguma arma capaz de ferir os inimigos, enquanto os últimos Guardiões usam táticas desesperadas para conter os Ursas. Uma cientista pode ter encontrado a chave para a vitória, mas pode ser tarde demais para a humanidade.

O jovem Conner Raige, cujos antepassados participaram da vitória contra os Skrel, é um dos cadetes mais promissores do Corpo de Guardiões, apesar da personalidade excessivamente ousada e intuitiva. Porém, quando o velho inimigo da raça humana retorna, o jovem Guardião será testado até o limite. Pois, desta vez, os Skrel e os Ursas estão prontos para acabar com a humanidade de Nova Prime... e do universo.

Genres: Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

aka David Peters

Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh, just wasn't holding my interest. The writing was pretty dull, you could tell what was going to happen next, and lots of 'tell', not much 'show'.
Since I haven't seen the movie, that seems like a good indicator to drop it, and move on to something better. Passed the 100 page mark, put on my 'abandoned' shelf.

[Ana · Rating 3 out of 5]

In one word: functional. It's a functional book, the story flows and the characters are OK. It's a bit lazy and dumb and there's nothing innovative about it. It's quite predictable, yet some deaths can be surprising, which is cool, but the storyline itself is written exactly by the book and it's very obvious. That being said, I guess it's still an enjoyable, fast-paced and easy book, and there's nothing inherently wrong about that.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel has kept me on edge almost 100% of the time. A mix of science-fiction and action, After Earth - A Perfect Beast, covers themes and perspectives of courage, motivation, respect, and, of course, love; not just love of a significant other, but love of family, and of friends. Although some parts appeared predictable, reading through it was quite an adventure. The novel tackled the lives of different characters, each one proving him or herself as protagonist or antagonist, yet still reaching their full potential to conquer the situation, taking matters into their own hands, and making them significant in their own ways. This is shown majorly through Trey Vander Meer, and, needless to say, the main character: Conner Raige. Although, the two had opposing characteristics, Trey Vander Meer being a coward for hiding from the Ursa, and Conner being courageous for facing the Ursa, both of them were of great help with dealing with the Ursa attack. If it hadn't been for Vander Meer, the citizens of Nova Prime, as well as the farmers, wouldn't have helped in attacking the Ursa, proving that the alien's skin can easily be penetrated by sharp tools, thus helping the Rangers in discovering new ways to enhance their weapons. However, this came at a cost, the person wielding the weapon had to come close enough to the creature to stab it, and still maneuver quickly as to not get slashed by it's talons or teeth. At the same time, Conner has lived up to the Raige name by taking charge as the Prime Commander, and proving once again that the Rangers always have purpose on Nova Prime. These characters helped me understand the message they stood for, anyone can win.
I fell in love with so many characters, and was devastated to reach a point when they were mercilessly and brutally killed. At points, I was left in tears and enraged with the outcome, but was relieved to see how the situation was countered and how the tables were turned, in the name of those lost. Conner especially had revenge for the loved ones he lost, making him the perfect example of courage and perseverance. Despite all odds against him, he managed to conquer the situation and take charge, living up to the Raige name, and making his people proud.
This novel certainly was worth the while, and is definitely one of the best I've read this year. It's not like any other novel I've read, and will definitely stand out from here on out. I recommend this book to anyone interested in action/adventure science-fiction. However, that comes with a price, of course, and that is to be prepared to feel a wide range of emotions while reading. You will be angry, you will be happy, you will cry, and you most certainly will love.

[Jenny Delandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not expect this book to grab my attention , but it did that and more. I really liked it!
This book follows a human colony on an 'earth like' planet and another alien culture who look upon their tenacity as an invasion of their holy world.
One is struggling to survive and one is actively working on ways to eliminate the humans.
We learn to love our characters, we follow their triumphs and
their fights, watch them fall in love....
Theirs is a fight for survival and they give it their all...
Read it! You will be surprised!

[Benz Latthanan · Rating 3 out of 5]

เป็นนิยายที่ซื้อมาแล้วเสียดายเงินสุดๆเลย
พาร์ทแอคชั่นมันงั้นๆมาก แต่ขอชมที่บิวต์ว่าไอ้สัตว์ในเรื่องได้น่ากลัวดี และคนเขียนมีไอเดียดีนะ แต่เหมือนใช้ไม่ค่อยเป็นเลย แบบนิยายหนาสามร้อยกว่าหน้ารู้สึกว่ามันไม่ค่อยมีแก่นสารอะไรเลย หรือว่าเราห่างหายจากนิยายแนวนี้มานาน พอไปอ่านและไม่สนุก
การเล่าเรื่องแบบหลายๆตัวละครเนี่ย ถ้าเรื่องไหนทำถึงนี่คือมันจะโคตรพีค แต่เรื่องนี้ไม่ใช่ครับ ถ้าทำมาแบบเล่าตัวละครเดียวน่าจะสนุกขึ้นเยอะ อันนี้เวิ่นเว้อยังไงไม่รู้
สิ่งเดียวที่ดีของนิยายเล่มนี้คือเทคโนโลยีล้ำๆ กับการบิวต์ความน่ากลัวของสัตว์ในเรื่อง มีแค่นี้ละ

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

haven'tseen the movie yet and I am not hearing good things about it but I actually enjoyed this book quite a bit. or I should say I enjoyed most of it. the main novella was pretty darn good. the additional short stories were only so so. this was nice to get background on the creatures and characters in this universe. I particularly liked that the characters in the movie are only distantly related and never show up in this book. that should help with continuity errors.

[Lacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a bit disappointed in this story. It seemed a little bit rushed, and then half the main characters get killed off. I would maybe rate it 3.5 really. I will continue to read the mini series of it, and see how that pans out. My edition came with 3 of the mini novellas that were made for e readers.

[Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could have been better, easy to figure out plot, slow at times.

[Natt Cham · Rating 3 out of 5]

สนุกกว่าที่คิด แม้เรื่องจะไม่มีอะไรใหม ่แต่ก็เขียนได้ดี อ่านได้ไม่ติดขัด

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

It wasn't that bad but it wasn't anything amazing. But I would have preferred to see this as the movie, not the actual movie Will and Jaden Smith did.

[Cláudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Pre Movie. I like this series

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I love Will Smith, I liked this book a whole lot more than the movie. And it's a prequel.