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    Shattered

    Shattered

    Kevin Hearne

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    The acclaimed author Kevin Hearne returns with a brand new novel in his epic urban fantasy series...

The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien | 1954 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.5 (64 Ratings)
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Tolkein created a complete detailed universe complete with its own mythology and lore (2 more)
Varied and rounded characters
Epic journey of good verses evil and the grey areas in between
You will become obsessed...it is difficult not to fall in love with the world and it's characters (0 more)
Masterpiece
There is little I can say that has not already been said about The Lord of the Rings. It is an epic story of friendship, love, betrayal, war and essentially a coming of age journey. Middle earth and all its inhabitants come alive in your hands...you are transported to a world in chaos, a world of change where nothing is certain. Battle with dwarfs and elves, fight along side men who are impossibly brave and flawed and cry as the tiniest of people carry the biggest of burdens.
This book and the subsequent movies based on the world have been well quoted and are almost inbedded in British culture.
I envy those who haven't read them yet..you have a fantastic journey ahead. It will not be easy (this is not light reading) but it will be more than worth it. Enjoy, and give the elves my love.
  
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    Steampunk Defense Pro

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    Get ready for steampunk battles! Defend your lands against evil invaders! Your team will consist...

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Once Upon a Winter's Night (Faery, #1)
Dennis L. McKiernan | 2002 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
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7.3 (3 Ratings)
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Makes you think (2 more)
Vocabulary
Riddles
But of a mary sue (1 more)
Sometimes drags
This is a good book based on a Norse fairytale. The main character is a bit of a Mary Sue. But it does have some deep subject matter. I'd file it as a winter book. Makes you think and can challenge some views.
The book can be somewhat draggy, as an epic fiction it's alright and doesn't kill itself in. Purple prose.
It's a good book if you want to expand your vocabulary or have High School assignments that are like "pick a book and write the sentence when it uses a word you don't know." Or was that just my english class? Anyway, I'd say it's good for ages 14 and up if they are tired of the kids section and not ready for the bloody. hardcore adult or too snooty (or hate the love triangles) for the ya fantasy. Its pretty easy to follow so if you want to put your toe in for epic fantasy but aren't sure if you want to start you can start here. It's part of a series but can be read alone.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Inferno: The Divine Comedy I in Books

Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 10, 2017)  
Inferno: The Divine Comedy I
Inferno: The Divine Comedy I
Dante Alighieri, Robin Kirkpatrick | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
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10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Dante metaphysically takes you through the underworld, utterly incredible
Even after six centuries, Dante's Inferno is one of the most important works that needs to be read. Exploring the nine circles of hell, Dante (using his own name) speaks of being led by Virgil to the different depths of depravity of human nature. From virtuous non-Christians such as Socrates, through to lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery, where he meets Judas. It is epic in every sense, from the content to the language. Mind-blowing.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Oct 13, 2017 (Updated Oct 13, 2017)

I totally agree, there are definite parallels in the book - obviously The Divine Comedy is a translation from Italian, so it's made accessible in English.

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
2017 | Action, Sci-Fi
Great Battle scenes, Yoda! And great ending (0 more)
Might not be your cup of tea! (0 more)
Surprisingly Good!
Having heard all the negative reviews and managing to avoid all the spoilers, I went and seen the movie!

And I loved it!


It was the movie I hopes to see, not another retreat of Empire (though it does borrow quite a bit from all movies) the battle scenes were suitably epic and I loved the new character DJ, though we haven't seen the last of him I think.


Great film and yes even Hamill was Humbled!