172 hours on the moon johan harstad books

Johan harstads 172 hours on the moon, originally published in norwegian as darlah. This 355 page scifi thriller depicts three teenagers, and their once in a lifetime opportunity of setting foot on the moon. This book starts off in the year 2019, nearly a decade after the last moon mission nasa sent. She loves shopping and fashion, and she visits a shopping center twice a week. It never seemed to fully develop and i felt like part of the story was missing. I was actually not aware that this is more of a horror novel until i was about halfway through it. Although there is great deal of background story and suspenseful hints on earth, the moon is where the climax takes place. Johan harstads most popular book is 172 hours on the moon. Apr 08, 2012 three strong, relatable lead characters, a bunch of equally believable crew members and a moon with something unknown lurking on it 172 hours on the moon was so utterly addictive, a scary, thrilling story that had me completely hooked from start to finish.

The basis of the book is that nasa are going back to the moon, they have a hidden agenda but that agenda is disguised in the form of a lottery that chooses three people to go with the astronauts to the lunar surface. Sep 15, 2008 the short 172 hours on the moon is super creepy yet engrossing. Oct 12, 20 yesterday, i watched the blair witch project for the first time since its release fourteen years ago. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The nasa return to the moon artwork is intended to represent a fictional and futuristic organization and is in no way intended to imply any endorsement by or affiliation with the national aeronautics and space administration. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. The basic premise of the story is that nasa want to send a mission to the moon and, to reinvigorate interest in space travel, they hold a worldwide lottery which teenagers, aged between 14 and 18, can enter to be selected to go on the next mission, where they. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Its been more than 40 years since nasa sent the first men to the moon, and to grab some muchneeded funding and attention, they decide to launch an historic international lottery in which three lucky teenagers can win a weeklong trip to moon base darla. Written by johan harstad, audiobook narrated by casey holloway. They said that this books is a horror novel, disguised as scifi.

In 2009, he was named the first ever inhouse playwright at the national theatre in oslo. Apr 17, 2012 172 hours on the moon is a book of two parts, let us talk about first, the not too creepy start of the book. Apr 17, 2012 listen to 172 hours on the moon audiobook by johan harstad. A bombay girl with a deep and abiding love for books and the written word. When you find out the truth, it is certainly not what you were expecting. Moon thrills and planet palpitations crunchingsandmunchings august 22, 2012 at 5. The group intends to shelter for a week in a previously secret lab that nasa had established on the moon in the 1970s. Its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 172 hours on the moon. Im used to ya books i pick up being cutesy and full of aww but 172 hours on the moon was anything but that. Johan harstad abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Free download or read online 172 hours on the moon pdf epub book. Apr 05, 2012 johan harstads 172 hours on the moon, originally published in norwegian as darlah. Johan harstad won the 2008 norwegian brage award in the young adultchildrens literature category for 172 hours on the moon. The premise of 172 hours on the moon is that, in the near future, nasa decides to send three teenagers to the moon. Click to read more about 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad. They are supposed to be on the moon for 172 of them, not 20.

Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the. Harstad keeps the focus mostly on mia, seemingly the only participant strong enough to keep fighting against the evil forces they encounter on the moon. Blythe its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. His exgirlfriend, simone, started dating another guy, and antoine couldnt handle it.

I mean, it took me awhile to warm up to and really get into 172 hours on the moon. Like i said, i dont read suspense so maybe i dont know what im writing about, but i think the suspense would have been more suspenseful if it had built over days, instead of hours. Listen to 172 hours on the moon audiobook by johan harstad. Johan harstad is a norwegian author, graphic designer, playwright, drummer, and international sensation. Its when things begin getting very desperate when members of the moon mission team are splitting up in hopes. The narrative zips past training and detours safely around the. Pdf 172 hours on the moon book by johan harstad free. May 21, 20 172 hours on the moon is a book of two parts, let us talk about first, the not too creepy start of the book. Its the opportunity of a lifetime, but little do the teenagers know that something sinister is waiting for them on the desolate surface of the moon.

After obsessing over simone for weeks, he decided that he was going to go to the moon. Buy 172 hours on the moon 9781907411519 by johan harstad. The fact that it takes place on the moon is a real unique attribute that sets it apart from conventional horror novels. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in spaceand change their lives forever.

I havent read very many horrorthriller books before, so i didnt think this one would be able to scare me. Apr 17, 2012 moon thrills and planet palpitations crunchingsandmunchings august 22, 2012 at 5. Listen to 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad at. Three ordinary teens won a trip to spend 172 hours on the moon at base darlah 2. If you like horror with your science fiction, and dont mind the loose ends, this book will appeal. But, like the whole time you get the sense that something isn. The mystery and the suspense kept me wanting to know what terrors lie in wait on the moon, and i couldnt put this book down. Books by johan harstad author of 172 hours on the moon. Buy 172 hours on the moon book online at low prices in. The fictitious nature of the book got me hooked right away, as that is what i normally look for. The basis of the book is that nasa are going back to the moon, they have a hidden agenda but that agenda is disguised in the form of a lottery that chooses three people to. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Buy a cheap copy of 172 hours on the moon book by johan harstad.

Like stieg larsson, another scandinavian, harstad knows how to tuck in a nasty shock. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad. For harstad this is a warning not to return to the moon. Three teenagers are going on the trip of a lifetime. A terrifying thriller for young adult fans of the martian and paranormal space adventure that will be devoured in one heartpounding sitting. As soon as the group arrives, however, things start to go horribly wrong. There are portions of books from each of their perspectives, before they are. Characters are not going to make it out alive in 172 hours on the moon, and the way harstad develops his characters will give readers an indication of who plays an important part in the story and who is simply along for the ride.

Now, for those of you who still havent seen the blair witch project and know not much about it, what tends to either make or break the film for people is the fact that it keeps the audience almost entirely in the dark in regards to its titular witch. He has also written several novels for adults, including buzz aldrin, what happened to you in all the confusion. Buy 172 hours on the moon book online at low prices in india. If between horrific events, the characters stewed about it a while. A 16 year old boy from france, antoine only wanted to go to the moon to escape his complicated relationship issues. Johan harstad has 24 books on goodreads with 60290 ratings. It follows the story of three teenagers from around the world who win a lottery to travel to the moon and stay there. Many readers will be drawn in by the innovative cover and the nifty premise. Apr 17, 2012 now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in spaceand change their lives forever. He just wanted to get as far away from paris as possible. I have read plenty of books in my past, including the harry potter, percy jackson, and alex rider novels. Johan harstad s 172 hours on the moon, originally published in norwegian as darlah.

Although she is considered normal and attractive, she suffers bullying at school. Ahh, i made the mistake of reading this book at night time. Apr 17, 2012 172 hours on the moon ebook written by johan harstad. The first edition of the novel was published in september 15th 2008, and was written by johan harstad. Buy 172 hours on the moon 9781907411519 by johan harstad for only. Buy 172 hours on the moon digital original by harstad, johan isbn.

Three strong, relatable lead characters, a bunch of equally believable crew members and a moon with something unknown lurking on it 172 hours on the moon was so utterly addictive, a scary, thrilling story that had me completely hooked from start to finish. A terrifying thriller for young adult fans of the martian and paranormal space adventure that will be devoured in one heartp. Paranormal romance recs based on ya books duration. Relieved it was not 172 hours long 172 hours did not live up to my expectations. Listen to 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad available from rakuten kobo. Johan harstad paints the moon as a place of secrecy and mystery, not to mention the amazing and frightening dangers that lurk there. I have read plenty of books in my past, including the. Explore related books by the knife of never letting go.

However, if you want a good read, which is frightening and scientific, its the one. He is the winner of the 2008 brage award brageprisen, previously won by per petterson, and his books have been published in over 11 countries. Apr 12, 2012 characters are not going to make it out alive in 172 hours on the moon, and the way harstad develops his characters will give readers an indication of who plays an important part in the story and who is simply along for the ride. Apr 17, 2012 172 hours on the moon was one book that immediately caught my eye when i came across it, and i was thrilled when i had an opportunity to read it in advance of the release date.