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David McK (3251 KP) rated Mortal Engines (The Hungry City Chronicles, #1) in Books
Nov 20, 2019
Well, that was … unusual .. to say the least.
This was one of those stories that I'd been meaning to read for ages, but had never really got round to, and proved to (effectively) be a mash-up of Young Adult dystopian future with steampunk.
Steampunk, as a genre, is not one that I've really read all that much in - ab out the only other one that currently springs to mind is Jim Butcher's Cinder Spires series (all one book, so far!), but I tend to associate it more with an alternate past or present than the far future, which is when this one is set.
The main draw for me - and, I'm sure, many others - was the central concept of cities on wheels, cities that need to keep mobile and scavenge/attack each other in order to keep going - or, as it is described here by characters within, of 'Municipal Darwinism'.
While I found the writing and general plot a bit - how shall I say? - lacklustre? flat? I did enjoy the central premise of the story, and may come back to the world to see what else happens in future instalments.
This was one of those stories that I'd been meaning to read for ages, but had never really got round to, and proved to (effectively) be a mash-up of Young Adult dystopian future with steampunk.
Steampunk, as a genre, is not one that I've really read all that much in - ab out the only other one that currently springs to mind is Jim Butcher's Cinder Spires series (all one book, so far!), but I tend to associate it more with an alternate past or present than the far future, which is when this one is set.
The main draw for me - and, I'm sure, many others - was the central concept of cities on wheels, cities that need to keep mobile and scavenge/attack each other in order to keep going - or, as it is described here by characters within, of 'Municipal Darwinism'.
While I found the writing and general plot a bit - how shall I say? - lacklustre? flat? I did enjoy the central premise of the story, and may come back to the world to see what else happens in future instalments.
Becca Major (96 KP) created a question about in Smashbomb Feedback
Feb 4, 2019
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Other than having a blank page and the prompt appears, is there another way to add a show? I've been trying to add a show called Ashes of Love so that I can review it in the near future, but whenever I type in the title, iZombie shows up so I can't add it.
Jason Kimbro (105 KP) rated Death Race 2000 (1975) in Movies
Apr 23, 2019
CBorden (67 KP) rated Black Panther (2018) in Movies
Mar 1, 2018
Well done presenting the history of this storyline and portraying the conflicting ideologies minorities face in light of history, present, and future. Hard not to leave this movie without thinking about modern social issues, yet these were not “in your face” throughout the movie - ie not forced. The powerful female characters were breathtaking and refreshing!!!
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Casino Royale (2006) in Movies
Apr 1, 2018
Daniel Craig makes an excellent James Bond, this re-sparked the franchise
This is a very solid addition to a franchise that went a bit too wild and cartoony. This one added depth and gravitas to the role. It made me hopeful for future bond movies... plus here's a cool alternate movie poster.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Existenz (1999) in Movies
Mar 10, 2018
A strange film and a must for gamers. Set in the future where virtual reality games rule, this follows the latest game to be unveiled which leaves it hard to tell the difference between the game and reality. A great idea, but would benefit from repeat viewings to fully grasp what is going on!
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) in Movies
Jul 22, 2018
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Origin of the justice league
As i never read the original graphic novel this movie is based apon i will in the future anyway i liked this animated origin of the justice league its set in the 1950s it gives a better origin than last years live action movie did. Thumbs up
AT (1676 KP) rated Tokyo Ghoul Vol. 12 in Books
Sep 27, 2018
In book 12, Uta tells Kaneki what he knows about Renji, including how the two of them met. Tsukiyama tries to make a bond with Hinami without Kaneki knowing. Kaneki goes on the hunt for information on the owl, and he and Touka reunite in a violent manner. Kaneki considers his future as a ghoul.
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Nov 27, 2018 (Updated Nov 27, 2018)
Chris (1 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books
Oct 18, 2017
Dark distopian future
This book is set in a dark distopian future where the people in each town, which is surrounded by a fence, are not allowed to leave. Every few years 2 childern from each town are selected to participate in the hungar games where they must fight to the death in order to win their home town badly needed supplies. Katniss has lives with her mom and sister. When her younger sister gets chosen as the female competitor in the games she steps forward and volenteers for the position. Her love for her sister causes her to sacrifice herself and force her into a world where she must fight for her life.