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Joe Goodhart (27 KP) rated Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 4 in Books

Nov 30, 2020  
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 4
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 4
Chris Claremont | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels
8
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a hella good tine, re-reading issues I have not read since they first came out in the 70s! As I immersed myself, it was actually thrilling me to remember how good the team of [Chris] Claremont, [John] Byrne and [Terry] Austin were together. Each subsequent showed the art team developing it's own style, becoming more comfortable with the characters, each set of pencils and inks that much tighter!

One thing I definitely noticed, and did not think about altogether until my wife and I started rewatching FIREFLY, was how Wolverine/Logan was like the Jayne Cobb of the X-Men. Serious similarities! Even down to how both characters would have barbs toward their respective leaders (Jayne/Mal; Wolverine/Cry-clops), but when it came down to it, both were pretty good at fighting/backing up the team.

One other observation.. I did not realize how "politically incorrect" some of the early characters were. For example, a member of Alpha Force, "the Canadian X-Men, was Michael Twoyoungmen (codename: Shaman). That is probably the WORST Native American name EVER! I am surprised they have not tried to retcon his real name! Then again, now that I think about it, I can't recall the last time any of the Alpha Flight team members were mentioned in last 10 years, other than Northstar! I wonder if that had anything to do with it.

Overall. it's good run of X-Men stories. Yeah, many times the dialogue will seem corny AF, but the overall story is what really matters, and at the end, that will really be what matters! Check it out, or miss it, but I think you will be sorry if you overlook it...
  
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Kym Penny (24 KP) rated Degradation in Books

Jul 23, 2017  
Degradation
Degradation
Stylo Fantôme | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Atypical characters (3 more)
Secondary characters were as interesting as the primary characters
Good humor
Empowered lead female
Cliffhanger ending (0 more)
An easy read but a bit of an emotional rollercoaster.
Even though this story contains the overused character Mr. Billionaire Alpha Male, he manages to have a more unique personality. This coupled with a strong, charismatic female lead makes for a great multidimensional relationship. Their unique dynamic made for an interesting story and ,inevitably, an emotional rollercoaster. Although I was irritated and frustrated at some of the idiotic decisions the characters made, they were all very realistic stupid decisions that anyone would and does make. I don't think the main character, Tate, was intended to be a role model but I think she might just be my spirit animal. Let your freak flag fly you fictional character you.
  
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Hannah Gilpin (10 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of ARK Survival Evolved in Video Games

Aug 24, 2018  
ARK Survival Evolved
ARK Survival Evolved
2017 | Action/Adventure
8
7.0 (24 Ratings)
Video Game Rating
Graphics (3 more)
Selection of dinosaurs
Multiplayer
Ability to throw dodos
T-rexs jumping out of nowhere and killing you (1 more)
Any alpha dinosaur!
Both terrifying and good fun!
This game is so fun! Never did I ever think I'd be able to ride a raptor into a forest and come flying back out a minute later being chased by a t-rex! It's both exhilarating to finally escape the dinosaur that was after you and terrifying!
One tip for if you play this game, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE FOR YOUR BASE! I say this as it is very annoying to try and move all the dinosaurs you have tamed somewhere else!

The multiplayer is also very fun! The ability to build a little community with your friends then go out and find dinosaurs together is very fun!