Something Coming Through
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The aliens are here. And they want to help. The extraordinary new project from one of the country's...
Jazz and Palm Wine
Dominic Thomas and Emmanuel Dongala
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Jazz, aliens, and witchcraft collide in this collection of short stories by renowned author Emmanuel...
Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Omnibus: Vol. 1
Carlos Rafael, Marcio Fiorito, Arvid Nelson and Robert Place Napton
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Dejah Thoris, the Martian heroine of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic Barsoom novels, strikes out on...
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated A Quiet Place: Part II (2021) in Movies
Jun 7, 2021
The younger actors are fantastic, especial Millicent Simmonds. She essentially takes the lead this time around, and the film is richer for it. The narrative isn't too different to be honest, but it does expand on the general lore of the series and flirts a little with how the apocalypse came to be, something I wanted to see for sure.
With this sequel comes a bigger budget, and it certainly shows. The aliens look great, and the action is more abundant and chaotic. This is also a slight criticism - the set pieces are well done and entertaining, but it does mean that the quiet intensity of the first movie is pushed to the wayside a little. It's still there, but sits out more than I would have liked.
It's hard to say whether Part II is a superior film to it's predecessor or not, but as a pair of films, they make for a fantastic double viewing. I'm excited to see what comes next.
Awix (3310 KP) rated The Kraken Wakes in Books
Sep 5, 2019 (Updated Sep 13, 2019)
Despite Wyndham's very reserved style, it's difficult to read The Kraken Wakes now and not interpret it as a novel about climate change: there is the predictable inability to agree on what to do about the crisis to begin with (many key players refuse to admit there is even a problem) and when the invaders make their final move (they melt the icecaps, causing rises in sea level and widespread flooding) the response of world governments leaves a lot to be desired. Many vivid sequences; the tone feels peculiarly light in parts, but the final third of the book is very powerful (though let down a bit by a somewhat bungled conclusion - the original, considerably more accomplished but much darker ending was changed at a late stage). Not one of Wyndham's strongest novels, but still one many authors would have been proud to write.
Ari Augustine (10 KP) rated Aliens Abroad (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #16) in Books
May 4, 2020
Katherine Kitty-Katt is a force to reckon with and her determination to save the world is why I enjoyed her character so much. It's a lot like a superhero comic where the character themselves is so invested in their cause that you can't help but be invested in it too. Not to mention, the main character is married woman who makes matrimony sexy - proving that it's not the end of Independence for a woman. If anything, she and Jeff were a power couple and I love how well they worked together while maintaining separate identities.
Im serious, people. Aliens Abroad brought fresh elements to the science-fiction novel and it drew me in like the gravitational pull of a black hole. Its the kind of story that left me anxiously chewing the inside of my cheek as my heart raced and I couldnt (much to my own disdain) read fast enough. From the first page, I was tangled in the story and invested in all the characters. Nothing is more important than that for me, and its why I recommend you launch yourself into this book.
Ben 10 Challenge
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Become part of the action yourself in the unique new camera-based game Ben 10 Challenge. UNIQUE NEW...
Robbery Bob 2 - Double Trouble
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The true king of thieves is back in business! Luckless burglar Bob is up to his old tricks again in...
Rhodes (Angelbound Offspring #4)
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As dragon shifters, Rhodes and Zinnia should never have fallen in love. Why? Zin’s a princess...
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