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Tom Clancy's The Division - Broken Dawn - Version française (ePub)
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Plusieurs mois déjà se sont écoulés depuis qu'un virus mortel, libéré à New York en plein Black Friday, a causé une épidémie mondiale dévastatrice. Pour les États-Unis, l'heure est à la reconstruction : les survivants s'organisent en communautés pour tenter de retrouver un semblant de vie normale.
Dans un pays sans gouvernement, aux infrastructures en ruines, la civilisation est sur le point de vaciller. Pour protéger le peuple des prédateurs, des pillards et de potentiels oppresseurs prêts à s'emparer du pouvoir, il ne reste que la Division – une organisation autonome formée d'agents dormants appelés en dernier recours.
Aurelio Diaz est l'un de ces hommes. Lancé sur les traces de l'un de ses camarades, dont l'inexplicable trahison a causé la mort de nombreux innocents, il croise le chemin d'April Kelleher, une simple citoyenne pleine de ressources qui a quitté New York pour s'aventurer dans un Midwest en proie au chaos. La jeune femme espère y découvrir les raisons du meurtre de son mari et trouver, s'il existe, un vaccin contre la redoutable épidémie.
Ensemble, ils ne tardent pas à mettre au jour un terrible danger qui menace l'avenir du pays. Il leur faudra agir de concert pour enrayer la propagation d'un nouveau virus et empêcher l'effondrement de toute la civilisation.
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First published March 26, 2019
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Alexander C. Irvine
189 books197 followersAlexander C. Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. He also writes under the pseudonym Alex Irvine. He first gained attention with his novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail quest novel One King, One Soldier, and the World War II-era historical fantasy The Narrows.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
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September 8, 2023
THE DIVISION: BROKEN DAWN by Alexander C. Irving is a volume in the Ubisoft post-apocalypse action series, THE DIVISION. It is an intequel set between the events of the first two games. The premise of The Division games are that the world has been ravaged by a virus called the Dollar Flu. The exact number of people that have died is unknown but it is enough that cities are now largely abandoned as well as filled with roving bands of humans fighting for survival. Pretty much like The Walking Dead but without zombies. It is also under the Tom Clancy label, which means that it is vaguely spy themed and makes a very bare bones pretense at realism.
The premise for Broken Dawn is that we follow the perspectives of four survivors as they deal with an interlocked story, Quentin Tarantino style. The primary star is April Kelleher, a widow whose husband was a biologist that may have created the cure for the Dollar Flu. Violet is a child who lives in the Smithsonian Castle that has been turned into a colony for survivors of Washington D.C. Aurelio Diaz is a Division agent who has begun pursuing another agent, Ike Ronson, for abandoning his duty. Ike is the final perspective as he's betrayed his oaths as a Division agent to work for a mysterious new employer.
Unlike HEARTS OF FIRE, Broken Dawn decides to tell a much more continuity-heavy story that doesn't deal with the personal elements of being trapped in a post-apocalyptic world. There, the story was about a pair of sisters finding themselves on opposing sides while the world fell apart around them. Here, we have lots of allusions to the quest for the broad spectrum anti-virus, the Black Tusk conspiracy, and the rogue agent network.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing as the kind of people who are going to pick up this book are the kind of people who, presumably, are ones who are fans of the Division world. Unfortunately, it does make this a poor entry for people who are first getting into the Division and want to try to do so with the novels rather than the games. The story still holds up without the knowledge of the games but you lose a lot of the context with April Kelleher from the first game's side quests as well as who Ike's mysterious employer is.
The biggest boon of the novel is definitely the fact that it actually takes us outside of New York and Washington D.C. for a time. We get to see what's happening in other states like Pittsburgh, Michigan, and rural America. While this is the basis for the upcoming The Division: Heartand, this is right now the biggest indication of how the rest of the world is dealing with the Dollar Flu. The rest of America is actually doing a bit better than the two major cities but not without their own problems. Much of America is returning to 19th century levels of technology to deal with the disruption to supply lines.
Unfortunately, the book does have a few flaws. Violet and the other children just aren't that interesting as they are fairly normal adolescents in the apocalypse. Which means useless. They also don't have much of a major effect on the plot as well. The book also just sort of ends with very little resolution of the major plots. This wouldn't be a problem if we were going to have a sequel planned or this was part one of a trilogy but Broken Dawn feels very much like the author was telling us to buy The Division 2. Still, I overall enjoyed it as a Division fan.
The premise for Broken Dawn is that we follow the perspectives of four survivors as they deal with an interlocked story, Quentin Tarantino style. The primary star is April Kelleher, a widow whose husband was a biologist that may have created the cure for the Dollar Flu. Violet is a child who lives in the Smithsonian Castle that has been turned into a colony for survivors of Washington D.C. Aurelio Diaz is a Division agent who has begun pursuing another agent, Ike Ronson, for abandoning his duty. Ike is the final perspective as he's betrayed his oaths as a Division agent to work for a mysterious new employer.
Unlike HEARTS OF FIRE, Broken Dawn decides to tell a much more continuity-heavy story that doesn't deal with the personal elements of being trapped in a post-apocalyptic world. There, the story was about a pair of sisters finding themselves on opposing sides while the world fell apart around them. Here, we have lots of allusions to the quest for the broad spectrum anti-virus, the Black Tusk conspiracy, and the rogue agent network.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing as the kind of people who are going to pick up this book are the kind of people who, presumably, are ones who are fans of the Division world. Unfortunately, it does make this a poor entry for people who are first getting into the Division and want to try to do so with the novels rather than the games. The story still holds up without the knowledge of the games but you lose a lot of the context with April Kelleher from the first game's side quests as well as who Ike's mysterious employer is.
The biggest boon of the novel is definitely the fact that it actually takes us outside of New York and Washington D.C. for a time. We get to see what's happening in other states like Pittsburgh, Michigan, and rural America. While this is the basis for the upcoming The Division: Heartand, this is right now the biggest indication of how the rest of the world is dealing with the Dollar Flu. The rest of America is actually doing a bit better than the two major cities but not without their own problems. Much of America is returning to 19th century levels of technology to deal with the disruption to supply lines.
Unfortunately, the book does have a few flaws. Violet and the other children just aren't that interesting as they are fairly normal adolescents in the apocalypse. Which means useless. They also don't have much of a major effect on the plot as well. The book also just sort of ends with very little resolution of the major plots. This wouldn't be a problem if we were going to have a sequel planned or this was part one of a trilogy but Broken Dawn feels very much like the author was telling us to buy The Division 2. Still, I overall enjoyed it as a Division fan.
June 27, 2022
Tom Clancy’s The Division: Broken Dawn By Alex Irvine, is video game tie-in novel based on the Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy game The Division.
The Division: Broken Dawn, tells the story of 4 characters set in the post apocalyptic world of The Division game. First is April Kelleher who's looking into the mystery of her husband's death and how it’s linked to the virus outbreak. Second is Violet who is child refugee struggling to survive in the ruins of former nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. Third is Aurelio Diaz who is a Division Agent who is struggling between two opposing duties the first is to his duty as a Division Agent and second his duties as a father. Fourth is Ike Robson another Division Agent who is secretly working for a shadowy organization. All these lives are about to crash together as news that could begin the rebuilding of the ruined United States comes to light and a country full of people, good and bad, can see the ramifications.
Tom Clancy’s the Division: Broken Dawn is the perfect companion to the Division games. It’s interesting, exciting, and fast-paced – three things that make any book an enjoyable read. I honestly think you’d like this book if you haven’t even played the games if you love dystopian stories. You might struggle a little if you have zero knowledge of the games but I can guarantee you it’s worth it. (And it will definitely make you want to play it)
The book is very well written, the plot is intriguing and I particularly loved the fact that it is focused on multiple characters (which is something I usually look forward to in a story). It’s also a lovely treat to anyone who’s played the first Division game because it mentions characters from the first instalment and you get to know what’s happened to them! Basically, if you want to know what happens after the end of the Division (1), this is exactly what you’re going to get in Broken Dawn, as well as an exciting set up for the Division 2.
Overall, this is a quick, fun read which either introduces you to or brings you back to The Division world. I also would like to thank the author for respecting the game lore and characters without changing anything major (which is exactly what I was worried about before I started reading it). Alex Irvine clearly did his research and managed to give what any Division fan what they were looking for.
The Division: Broken Dawn, tells the story of 4 characters set in the post apocalyptic world of The Division game. First is April Kelleher who's looking into the mystery of her husband's death and how it’s linked to the virus outbreak. Second is Violet who is child refugee struggling to survive in the ruins of former nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. Third is Aurelio Diaz who is a Division Agent who is struggling between two opposing duties the first is to his duty as a Division Agent and second his duties as a father. Fourth is Ike Robson another Division Agent who is secretly working for a shadowy organization. All these lives are about to crash together as news that could begin the rebuilding of the ruined United States comes to light and a country full of people, good and bad, can see the ramifications.
Tom Clancy’s the Division: Broken Dawn is the perfect companion to the Division games. It’s interesting, exciting, and fast-paced – three things that make any book an enjoyable read. I honestly think you’d like this book if you haven’t even played the games if you love dystopian stories. You might struggle a little if you have zero knowledge of the games but I can guarantee you it’s worth it. (And it will definitely make you want to play it)
The book is very well written, the plot is intriguing and I particularly loved the fact that it is focused on multiple characters (which is something I usually look forward to in a story). It’s also a lovely treat to anyone who’s played the first Division game because it mentions characters from the first instalment and you get to know what’s happened to them! Basically, if you want to know what happens after the end of the Division (1), this is exactly what you’re going to get in Broken Dawn, as well as an exciting set up for the Division 2.
Overall, this is a quick, fun read which either introduces you to or brings you back to The Division world. I also would like to thank the author for respecting the game lore and characters without changing anything major (which is exactly what I was worried about before I started reading it). Alex Irvine clearly did his research and managed to give what any Division fan what they were looking for.
May 28, 2019
Pretty decent book. If you like a little bit of action, few heroes and political intrigue you can check this. If you're the real fan of The Division - you have to red this. It's still a light caliber, but you can meet old friend (from prev book), know something about fall of one of the settlements and it a pretty nice introduction to the main story from TD2. Comparing it to the other similar book that I read in the near past (Metro 2033, 2034 and 2035) i felt good during reading. I never was bored or tried to give up this book.
May 28, 2020
A good read in the midst of a real pandemic
This is the first book I've finished since the shelter in place order was issued. It was a solid action tale which continued the story of April Kelleher from the original Division game and tie in book. This functions as a "mid-quel" between the two games and does enough to keep me coming back.
This is the first book I've finished since the shelter in place order was issued. It was a solid action tale which continued the story of April Kelleher from the original Division game and tie in book. This functions as a "mid-quel" between the two games and does enough to keep me coming back.
November 8, 2019
The book was slow and overall not what I was expecting (I think I was expecting more action). But it was good and I liked it, and the ending was exciting. It left some loose ends, but maybe those are picked up in the 2nd video game, which I have only played a little bit of.
Also of note: At the time of writing this review, I have not read Tom Clancy's The Division: New York Collapse: or played the 1st video game yet, so my perspective may be a bit different. There may be a few things I missed or didn't get, but overall I didn't feel like it hindered my reading of the book too much.
Just FYI, the chapters are not titled. Each chapter focuses on the perspective of one of four different main characters.
Also of note: At the time of writing this review, I have not read Tom Clancy's The Division: New York Collapse: or played the 1st video game yet, so my perspective may be a bit different. There may be a few things I missed or didn't get, but overall I didn't feel like it hindered my reading of the book too much.
Just FYI, the chapters are not titled. Each chapter focuses on the perspective of one of four different main characters.
January 5, 2020
Good semi post-apocolyptic story but doesn't exactly evoke the feel of the game it's based on.
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June 27, 2023It was a good read, interesting to see the different view points from some characters and a good finish for the book.
June 10, 2024
2,5-3 ⭐.
So this book is a novelization in the The Division video game franchise, with the events taking place around the time the Green Poison hit. It's an easy read and is a good supplement for the player base, but it falls short in other aspects.
Plot
At its core, the book is a typical cat-and-mouse game with people who have shifted loyalties and dubious motives. It's your typical Division hunt where the game is so famous for. But in a high-stakes conflict, things are ridiculously peaceful. The narrative is more about how tough life is nowadays, and about the regional differences in... let's call it "extent of civilization and average survival rate", and this drew the focus away from the storyline and the thrill itself.
Game lore
With how much lore the book has, it's basically a written transcript of the game. It's a double-edged sword; the die-hard fans will eat their hearts out and appreciate the direct translation of the game into a novel, but it also means that people who aren't acquainted with the game will have a very hard time understanding the story or universe. Plus, the amount of refreshing content is limited: there isn't much that expands what's already in the universe. The novel gives some backstory, but barely anything more.
Setting
What I did like about the novel is the adventure beyond New York and DC. I enjoyed seeing the contrast between the urban and rural areas and I also appreciated the emphasis on how different types of people make life work in very different ways, post-catastrophe. But it could've been done a little more elaborately; have the characters spend some more time there and really immerse themselves and the reader in daily life after the Green Poison. Now it felt like a quick mention or a quick observation instead of an experience.
Characters
I didn't feel particularly connected to anyone in the book, they don't have any distinctive qualities and don't stand out from each other. Their internal conflicts also didn't leave an impact on me, because their motivations were a) not deeply explored, and b) so similar to each other that I could barely tell them apart. This also went for the Castle survivors, the kids felt underdeveloped (and worse: irrelevant to the story) and didn't add anything to the major conflict of the book except for more recognizability to the player base.
I did like Ronson - Ike Ronson you crazy asshole, please come back 😘
Final thoughts
Broken dawn is a mixed bag. Its connection to the game is top-notch and recognizability is really up there, but maybe too much - it relies too much on what already exists in the universe and doesn't add much new content. The characters generally lack depth and impact, but it's easy to read and it's a good palate cleanser for the book-loving player base.
So this book is a novelization in the The Division video game franchise, with the events taking place around the time the Green Poison hit. It's an easy read and is a good supplement for the player base, but it falls short in other aspects.
Plot
At its core, the book is a typical cat-and-mouse game with people who have shifted loyalties and dubious motives. It's your typical Division hunt where the game is so famous for. But in a high-stakes conflict, things are ridiculously peaceful. The narrative is more about how tough life is nowadays, and about the regional differences in... let's call it "extent of civilization and average survival rate", and this drew the focus away from the storyline and the thrill itself.
Game lore
With how much lore the book has, it's basically a written transcript of the game. It's a double-edged sword; the die-hard fans will eat their hearts out and appreciate the direct translation of the game into a novel, but it also means that people who aren't acquainted with the game will have a very hard time understanding the story or universe. Plus, the amount of refreshing content is limited: there isn't much that expands what's already in the universe. The novel gives some backstory, but barely anything more.
Setting
What I did like about the novel is the adventure beyond New York and DC. I enjoyed seeing the contrast between the urban and rural areas and I also appreciated the emphasis on how different types of people make life work in very different ways, post-catastrophe. But it could've been done a little more elaborately; have the characters spend some more time there and really immerse themselves and the reader in daily life after the Green Poison. Now it felt like a quick mention or a quick observation instead of an experience.
Characters
I didn't feel particularly connected to anyone in the book, they don't have any distinctive qualities and don't stand out from each other. Their internal conflicts also didn't leave an impact on me, because their motivations were a) not deeply explored, and b) so similar to each other that I could barely tell them apart. This also went for the Castle survivors, the kids felt underdeveloped (and worse: irrelevant to the story) and didn't add anything to the major conflict of the book except for more recognizability to the player base.
I did like Ronson - Ike Ronson you crazy asshole, please come back 😘
Final thoughts
Broken dawn is a mixed bag. Its connection to the game is top-notch and recognizability is really up there, but maybe too much - it relies too much on what already exists in the universe and doesn't add much new content. The characters generally lack depth and impact, but it's easy to read and it's a good palate cleanser for the book-loving player base.
October 10, 2021
During Black Friday, a synthetic virus was released in New York and caused a worldwide pandemic that killed millions of people. Six months later, spring has arrived. The government is broken and barely hanging on, modern technology is mute, militias and gangs are growing in power to pick up the "American Dream". Each person has their goal and all roads lead to Michigan. April Kelleher is investigating the death of her husband and searching to see if a vaccine truly exists. Ike Ronson is a double agent whose goal is to follow April and extract the vaccine for his militia, so they can replace the shattered government. Aurelio Diaz is a Division agent who's following Ike over a suspicious call that left civilians dead. Lastly, we follow the story of Violet, an 11 year old girl who is friends with Diaz's two children, who is holed in DC faced with the opposition of rival gangs demanding their group's alliance.
I think this was a solid 4/5. I really hope there's a sequel because it just kind of ended and that's what keeps this from being a 5-star novel. Every book has the five sectioned plotline; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. While, I think the author kind of skipped that last portion because nothing was "resolved" by the end of this. This is a spoiler but the book ends with April rescuing the DC kids from a gang warzone and taking them to the JTF based at the White House. But what happened to the people at the Castle? Do they make it? Does Junie live? What about Diaz? Does he make it to Connecticut with all the stuff going down. Ike? Does he died in the crossfire? Who does he work for? Who's Mantis? Does America really have a shot with these militias and gangs thinking they have a better idea for America? We only get one tidbit of resolution and that is April finds peace in the fact her husband's work can save the world and see was the one to deliver to that intel. But what good does that do if the vaccine samples aren't in DC? We don't know that. What if it's a lost cause? WE DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING! As I said, I really want there to be a sequel.
I think this was a solid 4/5. I really hope there's a sequel because it just kind of ended and that's what keeps this from being a 5-star novel. Every book has the five sectioned plotline; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution. While, I think the author kind of skipped that last portion because nothing was "resolved" by the end of this. This is a spoiler but the book ends with April rescuing the DC kids from a gang warzone and taking them to the JTF based at the White House. But what happened to the people at the Castle? Do they make it? Does Junie live? What about Diaz? Does he make it to Connecticut with all the stuff going down. Ike? Does he died in the crossfire? Who does he work for? Who's Mantis? Does America really have a shot with these militias and gangs thinking they have a better idea for America? We only get one tidbit of resolution and that is April finds peace in the fact her husband's work can save the world and see was the one to deliver to that intel. But what good does that do if the vaccine samples aren't in DC? We don't know that. What if it's a lost cause? WE DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING! As I said, I really want there to be a sequel.
November 20, 2019
This is the first time I have a read a Tom Clancy themed book in a while and the first of The Division.
I have to say that I like the scenario and concept - a terror bio-weapon created a deadly pandemic that wreaked havoc across America and who knows where else in the world. While the worst of the deaths seems to have abated, even if maybe only temporarily, the United States is still living in anarchy and chaos that the remnants of the federal government can't hope to control and is challenged to try and survive.
In this scenario, groups of adults and children struggle to survive in this world of chaos. For April Kelleher, she is on a one woman mission to try and find out why her husband, a biochemist, was murdered. Aurelio Diaz, one of The Division's sleeper agents activated in a time of chaos, longs for his family.
I really like the premise of The Division's agents. Empowered by Presidential Directive 51, they had the authority to act as they see fit in critical times and social order was in danger of collapsing. They report to no one were recruited and trained in secret. Are they super human? Can you kill them? Yes, but they don't go down without a fight.
Overall, I liked the story and characters. April is on a fact finding mission and Aurelio is drawn to find her because another Division agent, Ike Ronson, caused the deaths of 14 civilians when he abandoned them to criminals to answer to a splinter group that was working outside of the government.
I look forward to reading the previous book, New York Collapse and hope to see other books soon.
It is a quick read and I thought was well worth the time spent reading it.
I have to say that I like the scenario and concept - a terror bio-weapon created a deadly pandemic that wreaked havoc across America and who knows where else in the world. While the worst of the deaths seems to have abated, even if maybe only temporarily, the United States is still living in anarchy and chaos that the remnants of the federal government can't hope to control and is challenged to try and survive.
In this scenario, groups of adults and children struggle to survive in this world of chaos. For April Kelleher, she is on a one woman mission to try and find out why her husband, a biochemist, was murdered. Aurelio Diaz, one of The Division's sleeper agents activated in a time of chaos, longs for his family.
I really like the premise of The Division's agents. Empowered by Presidential Directive 51, they had the authority to act as they see fit in critical times and social order was in danger of collapsing. They report to no one were recruited and trained in secret. Are they super human? Can you kill them? Yes, but they don't go down without a fight.
Overall, I liked the story and characters. April is on a fact finding mission and Aurelio is drawn to find her because another Division agent, Ike Ronson, caused the deaths of 14 civilians when he abandoned them to criminals to answer to a splinter group that was working outside of the government.
I look forward to reading the previous book, New York Collapse and hope to see other books soon.
It is a quick read and I thought was well worth the time spent reading it.
November 22, 2022
I am a gamer as well as a reader. One of the games I am deeply into is Tom Clancy’s The Division 1 & 2. Now, to be totally honest, I have been sitting on this book for a long time. My to-be-read pile is insane, but I did get to it. Without further ado, let’s get to it!
A superflu is released through money on Black Friday, with ground zero being New York City. Millions are killed and the country is soon crippled, as well as the rest of the world. The President of the United States puts Directive 51 into effect, basically putting Division agents in play to help maintain law and order.
Tom Clancy’s The Division: Broken Dawn bridges the gap between The Division and The Division 2 video games. It follows the story of several characters, among them, are children, a Division agent, a rogue Division agent, and a civilian who wants to find out the truth about what her husband was working on. A rumor about a possible cure for the superflu is out there and a good thread to follow in the book.
Alex Irvine does a good job getting the world and lore of the video games into a novel. The characters are engaging and I actually cared about what happened to them. The world is gritty and dark with little hope, but there is just a spark of hope and that is played out throughout the book. The action is fast and furious and the pace is consistent.
The only ding I have for this book is the constant reminders of how dismal the world is. The state of the world is established within the first fifty pages, the overly constant reminders were not necessary.
All in all I give this 4 out of 5 bookmarks!
A superflu is released through money on Black Friday, with ground zero being New York City. Millions are killed and the country is soon crippled, as well as the rest of the world. The President of the United States puts Directive 51 into effect, basically putting Division agents in play to help maintain law and order.
Tom Clancy’s The Division: Broken Dawn bridges the gap between The Division and The Division 2 video games. It follows the story of several characters, among them, are children, a Division agent, a rogue Division agent, and a civilian who wants to find out the truth about what her husband was working on. A rumor about a possible cure for the superflu is out there and a good thread to follow in the book.
Alex Irvine does a good job getting the world and lore of the video games into a novel. The characters are engaging and I actually cared about what happened to them. The world is gritty and dark with little hope, but there is just a spark of hope and that is played out throughout the book. The action is fast and furious and the pace is consistent.
The only ding I have for this book is the constant reminders of how dismal the world is. The state of the world is established within the first fifty pages, the overly constant reminders were not necessary.
All in all I give this 4 out of 5 bookmarks!
May 28, 2020
Broken Dawn is one of the best media tie-in novels I've read in a very long time. It connects the two games in the Division series and massively expands on that world with an entertaining plot and cast of characters.
Broken Dawn tries to do much of the same work as the tie-in comic series, Extremis Malis. But while Extremis Malis felt like a forced checklist of points to hit (start in New York, introduce new enemy, travel to DC), this novel benefits from a larger scope and higher stakes.
If you've played the first game or read author Alex Irvine's New York Collapse book, you'll recognize April Kelleher -- a woman who has a personal stake in figuring out a way to deal with a world-shattering virus. Most of the novel follows April as she goes to the Midwest in search of answers about her husband's role in everything, while two Division agents chase her and one of the agent's children try to survive in DC (setting the stage for The Division 2). It's a bit rushed at the end, but I liked the pace of April's journey and how detailed all the locations are (you can even follow along on a map!).
You get a few cameos from the games, and a villain from Extremis Malis is mentioned (this novel appears to take place slightly earlier), but mostly this is a grounded story of survival and a quest for answers that works pretty well if you're even familiar with the basic premise of the games. I think it's definitely worth picking up.
Broken Dawn tries to do much of the same work as the tie-in comic series, Extremis Malis. But while Extremis Malis felt like a forced checklist of points to hit (start in New York, introduce new enemy, travel to DC), this novel benefits from a larger scope and higher stakes.
If you've played the first game or read author Alex Irvine's New York Collapse book, you'll recognize April Kelleher -- a woman who has a personal stake in figuring out a way to deal with a world-shattering virus. Most of the novel follows April as she goes to the Midwest in search of answers about her husband's role in everything, while two Division agents chase her and one of the agent's children try to survive in DC (setting the stage for The Division 2). It's a bit rushed at the end, but I liked the pace of April's journey and how detailed all the locations are (you can even follow along on a map!).
You get a few cameos from the games, and a villain from Extremis Malis is mentioned (this novel appears to take place slightly earlier), but mostly this is a grounded story of survival and a quest for answers that works pretty well if you're even familiar with the basic premise of the games. I think it's definitely worth picking up.
May 12, 2022
I am a fan of Tom Clancy's: the Division (though I am not good at this game). I love The Division 1 and 2, that's why I am interested in this book "Broken Dawn", which describes a part of going-on between the two episodes of the game. (I personally would regard this book as “The Division 1.5”.)
The whole novel is make up of 4 different stories, stories of a woman who is looking for the truth of the death of her scientist husband; a Division agent who wanted to meet his children but eventually has another commitment; the civilians who are struggling in the Castle settlement; and a problematic agent who caused some innocent people died. It seems that these stories are loosen and not related, but be patient, the author will join the dots for you, and when you are getting the whole picture, you will speed up the reading and complete all 43 chapters as soon as you like.
For hardcore The Division fans, you might be disappointed that you are not encountering the hardcore stuff such as talents, specialization not to mention signature weapons (though the technical terms such as ISAC, SHD and BSAV are still here). But because of that, the realistic combats in the story are more exciting and challenging.
Thanks the author Alex Irvine, you make Tom Clancy's: the Division not just another violent shooting game.
The whole novel is make up of 4 different stories, stories of a woman who is looking for the truth of the death of her scientist husband; a Division agent who wanted to meet his children but eventually has another commitment; the civilians who are struggling in the Castle settlement; and a problematic agent who caused some innocent people died. It seems that these stories are loosen and not related, but be patient, the author will join the dots for you, and when you are getting the whole picture, you will speed up the reading and complete all 43 chapters as soon as you like.
For hardcore The Division fans, you might be disappointed that you are not encountering the hardcore stuff such as talents, specialization not to mention signature weapons (though the technical terms such as ISAC, SHD and BSAV are still here). But because of that, the realistic combats in the story are more exciting and challenging.
Thanks the author Alex Irvine, you make Tom Clancy's: the Division not just another violent shooting game.
June 26, 2019
Glad To See A Division Book, Could’ve been better.
I’m usually pretty encouraging and positive when art is concerned but this isn’t a matter of taste. I read Alex Irvine’s first Division book New York Collapse and really liked it. Thoughtful, planned, good character development, fit with the story in the video game, lots to love. Those elements are what, in my opinion, are missing in this book. The whole book felt like a first chapter, character distinction is minimal and spoken directly not implied by actions. Being written from an omniscient narrator perspective only further irritates the rash as it hampers character depth further. The amount of action in the story could easily equal a 1200 page novel if developed fully. The deepest cut came at the ending though, where I can only assume the writers wife suggested they go to a nice steak dinner out and he cellophane taped a closed sign on the shop door, mashed the throttle on the story pace and turned off the creativity spigot synchronously. Hoping to finish typing and catch an auto-save before Windows shut down completely is the feeling I was left with. ***[Spoilers, Here be dragons, Spoilers!!!], The main character is left bleeding out, the co-protagonist is left MIA, status unconfirmed and the children almost vanish in to thin air. Now, there may be constrictions placed by the game creative department but that doesn’t excuse the shallow characters and lack of ambience. I’d love to love this book like I did the first it just didn’t come close to earning it.
I’m usually pretty encouraging and positive when art is concerned but this isn’t a matter of taste. I read Alex Irvine’s first Division book New York Collapse and really liked it. Thoughtful, planned, good character development, fit with the story in the video game, lots to love. Those elements are what, in my opinion, are missing in this book. The whole book felt like a first chapter, character distinction is minimal and spoken directly not implied by actions. Being written from an omniscient narrator perspective only further irritates the rash as it hampers character depth further. The amount of action in the story could easily equal a 1200 page novel if developed fully. The deepest cut came at the ending though, where I can only assume the writers wife suggested they go to a nice steak dinner out and he cellophane taped a closed sign on the shop door, mashed the throttle on the story pace and turned off the creativity spigot synchronously. Hoping to finish typing and catch an auto-save before Windows shut down completely is the feeling I was left with. ***[Spoilers, Here be dragons, Spoilers!!!], The main character is left bleeding out, the co-protagonist is left MIA, status unconfirmed and the children almost vanish in to thin air. Now, there may be constrictions placed by the game creative department but that doesn’t excuse the shallow characters and lack of ambience. I’d love to love this book like I did the first it just didn’t come close to earning it.
July 7, 2021
A must for Fans of the Division
This book tells the story of 4 characters set in the world of The division
First is April who's looking into the mystery of her husband's death
Second Violet who is one of the children of a Division agent and their struggles to survive
Third is Aurelio Diaz who is a Division Agent who is struggling between two opposing duties the first is to his duty as a Division Agent and second his duties as a father
Fourth is Ike Robson another Division Agent who is trying to fulfilling his duty in a impossible situation
This book is a link between the games The division and the Division 2
As well as a sequel to the book New York Collapse
If you have read the other book or played the game and enjoyed learning more read this
This book tells the story of 4 characters set in the world of The division
First is April who's looking into the mystery of her husband's death
Second Violet who is one of the children of a Division agent and their struggles to survive
Third is Aurelio Diaz who is a Division Agent who is struggling between two opposing duties the first is to his duty as a Division Agent and second his duties as a father
Fourth is Ike Robson another Division Agent who is trying to fulfilling his duty in a impossible situation
This book is a link between the games The division and the Division 2
As well as a sequel to the book New York Collapse
If you have read the other book or played the game and enjoyed learning more read this
April 7, 2022
As a fan of the Division 1 and 2 games, I enjoyed a closer look into the world of the game.
The book follows just a few characters, keeping the plot moving in a simple fashion while mostly exploring the world outside Washington and New York. While some memorable names from the game series are mentioned, the story is mainly about a new character: April, and the Division agents in charge of completing a mission centered around April.
There is a side story involving the Castle settlement in Washington; a settlement I thought was chemical attacked in Div 2 (maybe I’m wrong), but there is no mention of that attack in these books.
I would have enjoyed a book centered around the DZ in New York, but maybe that’s forthcoming.
The book follows just a few characters, keeping the plot moving in a simple fashion while mostly exploring the world outside Washington and New York. While some memorable names from the game series are mentioned, the story is mainly about a new character: April, and the Division agents in charge of completing a mission centered around April.
There is a side story involving the Castle settlement in Washington; a settlement I thought was chemical attacked in Div 2 (maybe I’m wrong), but there is no mention of that attack in these books.
I would have enjoyed a book centered around the DZ in New York, but maybe that’s forthcoming.
May 21, 2019
I absolutely loved NY Collapse and thought Alex Irvine did a great job with that book, so of course I had to pick this one up for the release of The Division 2. Sadly Broken Dawn doesn't hold a candle to NY Collapse. The story bounces around different characters and locations and while the story of April is intriguing, it doesn't save the story from being overly forced and a feeling shallow.
Overall the second half of the book is much better than the first half, but it still feels like there is a lot of forced text just to tie it into the game. I finished the book and don't regret reading it, but I wouldn't want to read it again.
Overall the second half of the book is much better than the first half, but it still feels like there is a lot of forced text just to tie it into the game. I finished the book and don't regret reading it, but I wouldn't want to read it again.
April 16, 2019
This book does a wonderful job of describing the world in The Division as well as how different people from different forms of life live in it. It has a really interesting story that builds more as the book goes on. I'd love to see a follow on from this in another book about Diaz and Ronson and the kids from the Castle. Some cool little mentions of people from the first Division game that made me smile and currently loving the second installment, it was a great read along side playing. Would recommend to any division player!
June 7, 2023
A quick read, but not particularly engaging. All of the characters were bland and one-note. And when I say one-note, I mean every character shared the same one note, even the kids spoke like adults that had ranged their heads into a brick wall.
I can't get over how dull every paragraph was. So basic, not particularly enjoyable. My next run through of The Division 2, I'll definitely keep an eye out for any info on the characters in this novel. Aurelio, April, Violet, Ike.
Not to be mean, just as posterity for myself, this is the worst piece of fiction I've read to date.
I can't get over how dull every paragraph was. So basic, not particularly enjoyable. My next run through of The Division 2, I'll definitely keep an eye out for any info on the characters in this novel. Aurelio, April, Violet, Ike.
Not to be mean, just as posterity for myself, this is the worst piece of fiction I've read to date.
July 18, 2024
Not terrible, but far from entertaining. The book makes assumptions about the reader’s understanding of the world established through other books and video games despite calling it a stand-alone novel. I had to google some things to cement my comprehension of the story and, after all that work, I found the “twist” to be bewilderingly foolish; akin to a slasher villain being a shark that walks on land. That said, this book is well written and it furthers lore built in alternate mediums which I’m sure fans will love and respect. This just wasn’t for me.
September 22, 2019
There was not really anything wrong with the story, but it was kind of just there. The writing was good and Irvine did a great job at exploring the world of The Division. The issue I had was that it hardly seemed like anything was happening in the chapters that did not follow April or Aurelio, a Division agent. If all the other chapters were removed, the reader still would not miss much from the story.
Like I said, it was not bad or great. It was just there...
Like I said, it was not bad or great. It was just there...
July 25, 2021
Amo visceralmente tutto ciò che è marchiato Tom Clancy, ma questo romanzo che sfrutta il gioco "the division" di Ubisoft è nato un po' "monco", dato che non mette il lettore nelle condizioni di capire il mondo alla base della narrazione. Alex Irvine, invece, si rivela un ottimo narratore e la storia che ic propone è avvincente quanto basta. Buoni i personaggi e lo svolgimento della trama, ma a mio parere personale la mancanza del background non ha giovato alla lettura.
December 21, 2021
Having played the videogame and then reading this book I think this book had a lot more potential to be an impactful story. Sadly though it falls flat. Ths story strayed away from loss and any form of emotional impact. It has a failed attempt at an anti-hero plot as well. The only thing that makes the story worthwhile is the concept and world, otherwise like the game, there is no connection between characters and no risks by the author to make a meaningful story.
I would pass on this one.
I would pass on this one.
August 30, 2025
Książka lekka do przeczytania, na pewno fajne uzupełnienie do gry The Division. Fanom polecam, dla ludzi nieznających serii będzie raczej przeciętna. Szkoda, że w Polsce nie wydrukowano Upadku Nowego Jorku, który wyszedł przed Skoro świtem. Ciekawi mnie tylko czy Insignis planuje wydanie noweli od Thomasa Parrota z tej serii, są już dwa tomy: Recruited(2022) i Hunted(2024). Ale skoro minely juz 3 lata od pierwszego tomu to raczej marne szanse :(
June 7, 2019
This is no epic, but it is a very solid story. A mixture of post-apocalyptic political intrigue and action. Where it really shines is if you're a fan of Tom Clancy's "The Division" because it provides insight into the world outside of the video game locations New York (The Division) and Washington DC (The Division 2)
June 20, 2020
As the second of the tie-ins to Ubisoft's world of The Division, this is a perfectly serviceable and enjoyable read for fans of the series (I count myself in that group). I enjoyed the previous "found material" form of New York Collapse more in terms of creativity, but this continuation of April Kelleher's story, first exposed to us in The Division is nicely realised.
July 2, 2020
I enjoyed reading this. It started out a bit slow but the characters were engaging and I liked the way it was written. Each chapter changed perspective between the 4 main characters, who seemed quite separate to begin with, but as the story progressed, it was exciting to see how everything connected together. I would recommend this.
January 16, 2021
As a fan of both games, i think this book is super important to put together some vital parts of The Division lore. At parts it felt like a DLC tying together the 2 games. Recommended if you like the games and/or The Division stories.
Probably a half entertaining, light lecture, otherwise about a very actual subject. It can be seen as a casual prophecy about how pandemics can go utterly wrong.
Probably a half entertaining, light lecture, otherwise about a very actual subject. It can be seen as a casual prophecy about how pandemics can go utterly wrong.
June 16, 2021
Not bad at all
I thought the book was pretty good as a link between the 2 games, however I personally thought it was disjointed and jumped around to much.
I appreciate some people will disagree and can see why but as they its each to their own.
I would recommend this to anyone that's played the games as it links the 2 but as a stand alone book I was slightly disappointed.
I thought the book was pretty good as a link between the 2 games, however I personally thought it was disjointed and jumped around to much.
I appreciate some people will disagree and can see why but as they its each to their own.
I would recommend this to anyone that's played the games as it links the 2 but as a stand alone book I was slightly disappointed.
March 23, 2022
If you're a fan of the video game, then this book is great for continuing the storyline. It's essentially a side story during Division 1, a bridge between 1 & 2 and a opening/side story to Division 2.
I wish there was more details and information regarding the back story, the Division itself and other characters. It was great none the less in my opinion.
I wish there was more details and information regarding the back story, the Division itself and other characters. It was great none the less in my opinion.
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