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Two Journeys
Alan travels to Tokyo on a routine business trip. Unexpectedly, a pandemic sweeps over Earth, and Alan finds himself to be the sole survivor. He has to set out on an unexpected adventure. In constant fear of injury, sickness and hunger, he decides to travel back Berlin, home of his family, across Asia and Siberia and 10,000 miles of hardship. This adventurous road novel visualizes with tremendous ferocity what it is like to be the last man on earth. Alan experiences the wild landscapes (the Gobi desert, Siberia) as a mix of stunning beauty and omnipresent danger. As Alan finds out, some other humans seem to have survived as well, but this discovery provides little comfort. Some of these survivors are eager to use the disaster for their own advantage. Electrifying chapters describe his encounter with Somerset, a psychotic warlord, who is assembling an army to conquer Moscow, if not the entire world. An exciting, haunting book.
"This apocalyptic thriller grabs you in the first couple of pages and never lets go."
First edition of TWO JOURNEYS. Refer to the 2012 second edition (ISBN 1468122789) to fully enjoy this post-apocalyptic adventure.
"This apocalyptic thriller grabs you in the first couple of pages and never lets go."
First edition of TWO JOURNEYS. Refer to the 2012 second edition (ISBN 1468122789) to fully enjoy this post-apocalyptic adventure.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
626 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2009
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About the author
Clemens P. Suter
11 books35 followersClemens P. Suter is the author of SciFi and adventure. His first novel Two Journeys describes the adventures of a sole survivor of a coronavirus pandemic – written ten years before Covid struck in 2020. Fields of Fire (2016) and Rebound (2022) are additional installments in the series. Heavenland (2025) is a crime and mystery novel. Suter's novels and short stories suit all ages and combine straightforward adventure, a visionary look at our future, and dark humor. "I just couldn't stop reading. Suter's books ruined my marriage but saved my life."
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September 17, 2019
Thanks to NetGalley and BookBuzz/Create Space for this post-apocalyptic adventure story in return for an honest review.
I found this book to be written in a seemingly effortless style, making it an easy and straightforward read. It is a long book. His frequent descriptions of his search for medicines, food, clothing and equipment might make some sections seem tedious, but I felt these preparations enhanced the plausibility of his survival.
Alan narrates the story Which reads like a diary of his incredible 10,000-mile journey. This makes the character seem very real and believable in extraordinary, and far fetched circumstances. As a businessman, he was not experienced as a survivalist or an action hero, but he is smart and shows remarkable resourcefulness.
He was on a short, routine business trip to Tokyo, a city he enjoyed on previous visits. On awakening at his hotel, he discovers that a viral pandemic has wiped out everyone in the city while he slept. He seems to be the last human alive in Japan, and perhaps in the world. Fearing that he might become ill or be injured with no one to help him, he knows he must take every precaution to stay healthy and to get out of Japan. He decides to try to get back somehow to his home in Berlin to find his family, with hopes that they may be alive. He prepares for his impossible journey by getting necessities from empty stores. Soon two dogs accompany him.
Making his way using abandoned vehicles and a boat, he travels through Korea, China, and the vast wildernesses of the Gobi Desert and Siberia to Western Russia. As he approaches Eastern Europe, he starts to see signs and hear radio transmissions that others have survived. Some are friendly and helpful, but he encounters a maniac who is gathering an army to take over Moscow. Alan is in danger and must rely on all the skills he has learned to survive the madman and his followers. Will he endure, and find his way back home to his family in Berlin? What conditions will he find on reaching Germany where many have died in the plague? I see that there is a sequel, Fields of Fire, and am interested in a follow-up story about what happens to Alan next.
I found this book to be written in a seemingly effortless style, making it an easy and straightforward read. It is a long book. His frequent descriptions of his search for medicines, food, clothing and equipment might make some sections seem tedious, but I felt these preparations enhanced the plausibility of his survival.
Alan narrates the story Which reads like a diary of his incredible 10,000-mile journey. This makes the character seem very real and believable in extraordinary, and far fetched circumstances. As a businessman, he was not experienced as a survivalist or an action hero, but he is smart and shows remarkable resourcefulness.
He was on a short, routine business trip to Tokyo, a city he enjoyed on previous visits. On awakening at his hotel, he discovers that a viral pandemic has wiped out everyone in the city while he slept. He seems to be the last human alive in Japan, and perhaps in the world. Fearing that he might become ill or be injured with no one to help him, he knows he must take every precaution to stay healthy and to get out of Japan. He decides to try to get back somehow to his home in Berlin to find his family, with hopes that they may be alive. He prepares for his impossible journey by getting necessities from empty stores. Soon two dogs accompany him.
Making his way using abandoned vehicles and a boat, he travels through Korea, China, and the vast wildernesses of the Gobi Desert and Siberia to Western Russia. As he approaches Eastern Europe, he starts to see signs and hear radio transmissions that others have survived. Some are friendly and helpful, but he encounters a maniac who is gathering an army to take over Moscow. Alan is in danger and must rely on all the skills he has learned to survive the madman and his followers. Will he endure, and find his way back home to his family in Berlin? What conditions will he find on reaching Germany where many have died in the plague? I see that there is a sequel, Fields of Fire, and am interested in a follow-up story about what happens to Alan next.
January 9, 2018
Good book if you like postapocalyptic fiction. Big print, easy to read. The story is about a single man that survives a pandemic and travels across Asia to find his family. The story develops slowly with a lot of detail about the landscape, things that happen, the confrontation with solitude and death. Also details how the main character Alain needs to collect and keep his gear in shape. The dictator described in the book reminded me of some of the politicians that we suffer from at the moment.
Suter does a good job at writing that is simply enjoyable to read, I read it on my vacation, shared it with my wife. Some of the storylines are bit unbelievable, overall the story is very engaging. The sequel is good too.
Suter does a good job at writing that is simply enjoyable to read, I read it on my vacation, shared it with my wife. Some of the storylines are bit unbelievable, overall the story is very engaging. The sequel is good too.
May 20, 2020
1 Man, 2 Dogs and a journey into the uncertain.
Two Journeys tells the story of Alan, a man waking up amidst the downfall of human civilization, trying to find his place in a new and mysterious world.
He is committed, scared, brave, inventive, and often hoplessly unprepared.
The book shows a highly realistic yet otherworldly and suspenseful scenario filled with ups and downs that will make you want to cry out of joy and clench your fists all in the matter of a few pages but one thing is for certain:
Once you've read the first page there is no way you will be able put it down for long.
This book was so exciting I found myself regularly pacing up and down the room too thrilled to continue reading for a few minutes.
10 out of 10
Two Journeys tells the story of Alan, a man waking up amidst the downfall of human civilization, trying to find his place in a new and mysterious world.
He is committed, scared, brave, inventive, and often hoplessly unprepared.
The book shows a highly realistic yet otherworldly and suspenseful scenario filled with ups and downs that will make you want to cry out of joy and clench your fists all in the matter of a few pages but one thing is for certain:
Once you've read the first page there is no way you will be able put it down for long.
This book was so exciting I found myself regularly pacing up and down the room too thrilled to continue reading for a few minutes.
10 out of 10
October 3, 2014
The story is essentially simple - a man on a business trip to Japan wakes up one day to find everyone else dead, so he tries to make his way home to Berlin to find out if his family has survived. That's the basis of the story, but the interesting part is the way that he deals with the situation and how he goes about making his way home. I'm personally interested in the details of this, but some people might find the endless descriptions of searching for food, clothing and equipment a little bit tedious.
As with most of these stories, the things that keep you reading are the situations encountered along the journey, and in some cases the gradual revealing of the reason for the disaster. While the situations the survivor encounters are generally pretty interesting, some of them are somewhat unlikely. I don't think that spoiled the book though.
My two complaints that prevented a 5 star review are that the last 5% or 10% of the book feels very rushed, and there are at least two major plot points (that I can't talk about without ruining the story) that are never explained. I don't think this is deliberate in order to allow a sequel to be written, but it's just about possible. Generally an entertaining example of apocalyptic fiction.
As with most of these stories, the things that keep you reading are the situations encountered along the journey, and in some cases the gradual revealing of the reason for the disaster. While the situations the survivor encounters are generally pretty interesting, some of them are somewhat unlikely. I don't think that spoiled the book though.
My two complaints that prevented a 5 star review are that the last 5% or 10% of the book feels very rushed, and there are at least two major plot points (that I can't talk about without ruining the story) that are never explained. I don't think this is deliberate in order to allow a sequel to be written, but it's just about possible. Generally an entertaining example of apocalyptic fiction.
January 20, 2020
3.5 Stars
Clemens P Suter's Two Journeys is an impressive dystopian novel.
All told from Alan's point of view, the reader is sucked into this story of survival and rebuilding. From the start, as Alan wakes up and finds that everyone around him has died, I couldn't put it down.
Impressive with his vision, the writing is equal parts exciting and thought-provoking. The author excels in his creativity as well as his descriptions of the scenery. Everything is described in an excellent, detailed manner, successfully placing the reader in harm's way along with Alan.
As for Alan, damn, he's one badass man. His intellect and patience helps him along the way.
Two Journeys is well worth a read, but I definitely found the ending to be rushed. I wanted more detail and more of what happens next.
Clemens P Suter's Two Journeys is an impressive dystopian novel.
All told from Alan's point of view, the reader is sucked into this story of survival and rebuilding. From the start, as Alan wakes up and finds that everyone around him has died, I couldn't put it down.
Impressive with his vision, the writing is equal parts exciting and thought-provoking. The author excels in his creativity as well as his descriptions of the scenery. Everything is described in an excellent, detailed manner, successfully placing the reader in harm's way along with Alan.
As for Alan, damn, he's one badass man. His intellect and patience helps him along the way.
Two Journeys is well worth a read, but I definitely found the ending to be rushed. I wanted more detail and more of what happens next.
September 30, 2019
This is my first time reading this author and I enjoyed this book. It’s a full-length novel with some twists and turns in the plot as a man journey’s across miles to return home. It’s not your usual post-apocalyptic books, there’s a lot of depth and thought in this story and I’m looking forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 12, 2020
This book is long with a lot of geographical descriptions. In some ways it helps you get the feel of Alan's journey but it also has you skimming ahead to get to more of his journey. It's a well written post apocalyptic story that many will enjoy. I always wonder how someone survives these stories. This book was first published in 2009 and some things things have changed in the past 10 years. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 21, 2019
Two journeys is a real page-turner. I came to care about Alan, worry about him and feel relief when he escaped a dangerous situation. The journey is full of details as if the author made the journey through the same countries and same places as the main character. I ended up wondering what lay ahead for the survivors.
August 21, 2019
This is a solid PA story. A good amount of suspense with a little too much detail at times, This is the author's first book and it's a pretty good first effort. I enjoyed the author's creativity via the main character.
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
September 19, 2019
This book was a good read. It’s well written and keeps you interested. Looking forward to reading more from this author. I recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 16, 2019
This is a gripping thriller that certainly gained my attention quickly and would not let me put the book down. I love dystopian books and this one is fantastic. I hope for more from this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 21, 2019
I recommend Two Journeys for readers who enjoy exciting dystopian fiction. As a person who loves this genre, I found much to enjoy in this book.
January 26, 2020
the book slowed down quite a bit as i slogged through it. There were quite a few unexpected very poorly selected phrases. left me shaking my head. on to another book.
October 20, 2019
DNF. I am intrigued by a lot of post apocalyptic fiction but this one just didn’t click. I found the pace of the novel slow with an abundance of graphic descriptions which I felt bogged the story down. When I got to the overly technical pages I reached an “I give up” point. In discouragement I had to put it down.
My rating is based only on my perceptions and is a 3
My rating is based only on my perceptions and is a 3
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