Questions tagged [the-expanse-novels]
The Expanse is a series of science fiction novels and short stories by James S. A. Corey (a pseudonym used by Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham). Please use [the-expanse-2015] for the 2015 TV series by the same name which is based on the book series.
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Are "The Expanse" and "The Martian" set in the same universe?
There is a passage from Babylon's Ashes, the sixth novel in James S.A. Corey's The Expanse series, which references a ship called "Mark Watney" (bold emphasis mine, italic author's):
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In The Expanse, how high did the water rise on Earth?
In The Expanse they show New York and also the Statue of Liberty.
I know it's on an island, in the show there is a wall around it.
How high did the water rise? I think it’s more than 15 meters (45 ...
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Why internal lights on space helmets?
I'm currently watching The Expanse series, and I noted a peculiar detail that intrigued me.
The helmets of the space suits have three internal lights (one above the visor, two on the sides) that ...
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When does The Expanse take place?
When does the sci-fi book and TV series The Expanse take place?
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What was the purpose of the "booby-trapped" solar system in the Expanse novels?
Warning: no idea how to word my question without being one giant spoiler for book 8, so proceed with caution ;-)
P.S. I haven't finished book 9 yet, so if this is answered somewhere there, I'll put ...
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Are "The Expanse" short stories a mandatory read?
I'm reading the beautiful The Expanse series, and I'm currently on book 3, Abaddon's Gate. I am reading the Italian editions (I don't have any problem about reading in English, but it's my main ...
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How much time passes between each novel in "The Expanse" series?
I'm reading The Expanse novels, and I'm trying to figure out how much time passes between each novel of the series.
I'm currently reading Book 4, Cibola Burn; at the moment I don't remember having ...
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Any mention of traveling around the sun in The Expanse universe?
Something I remember noticing when reading 'The Expanse' novels was the very optimal paths between planets and regions. I don't remember any mention of having to travel around the sun to reach a ...
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Suggested reading order of "The Expanse: Origins" graphic novels
I've just discovered about the existence of four graphic novels set in the Expanse universe that tell the story of the four main characters, named Origins.
Is there a suggested reading order for ...
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What are the differences between the book and TV Series for Drummer's Storyline?
It's been a while since I read the books but I feel that The Expanse TV Series has drastically changed in regards to Drummer's storyline.
From what I remember in the 5th book of The Expanse series (...
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