Death Stranding, Vol. 1

The Official Novelization

The first volume of the official novelization of the best-selling and award-winning video game Death Stranding, created by legendary game creator Hideo Kojima

Mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural phenomena known as the Death Stranding. Spectral creatures that devour the living have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction, causing countries to fall and survivors to scatter and live in pockets of isolation.

Sam Porter Bridges, the legendary porter with the ability to return from the world of the dead, has been entrusted with a critical mission by the President of the United Cities of America. He must journey across this ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to reconnect cities and people and rebuild America one step at a time.

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Cutscenes the Novel

This book follows the same story progression of the game, with very little in-between about the struggles of the travel. it gives background thoughts you otherwise don't hear in the game, such as how people are feeling about a current situation, that their facial animations couldn't convey. I recommend this book if you loved the game.

Awesome

I loved the game and the story. Nothing against Bronson Pinchot, but this particular book would have been better if read by the actor that portrayed the protagonist in the game: Norman Reedus.

Play at 1.2x speed

Faithful retelling of the game. Honestly I quit listening the first time I couldn’t get past narration. Then I gave it another chance at 1.2x speed and it was much better.

good elaboration

not for people trying to experience the game, but I great novelization of the story. if you skipped all the vids and emails In the game, this is basically what you missed.

Surprised it was so good

Got the second game and wanted to catch up on the story. Every aspect of this story was great. Narration included.