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David McK (3731 KP) rated Fast & Furious 9 (2021) in Movies

Jan 6, 2025

Fast & Furious 9 (2021)

2021 | Action, Adventure, Crime

6.5

(18 Ratings)

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I remember back when these films used to be relatively grounded.

If I say flying a jet-powered car in outer space happens in this, that will give you a clue how far the series has moved on since then.

The rest of the film? Completely ignores the laws of physics, with car chases, car crashes and shoot-out galore, yet with our heroes coming out of the same with nary a scratch on them.

Go for the stunts.

Leave your brain at home.

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Empire in Black & Gold in Books

Sep 13, 2017

Empire in Black & Gold

Adrian Tchaikovsky | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.0

(3 Ratings)

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This 10 book series deals with a future state of the human race where humans have evolved into different types of insect, each race taking on the traits of those insects (eg Beetles are hard-working but slow, Spiders are cunning and conniving, Moths are dark and mysterious, Wasps are evil and annoying etc).
This, the first in the series sees Stenwold Maker start to rediscover old fears of the Wasp Empire attempting to invade the peaceful, lowland city states. With nobody in his home city believing him he gathers together a crew of his students and old friend to find out what is happening on the borders of the empire.
This is one of the best books of the series, and a lot of action to come is set up here. I don't know if Tchaikovsky has intended to make this a whopping 10 books at this stage but it certainly felt like the start of something.
The action and fight scenes are well described but not laboured, and enough background to the world is given to understand it, though not in detail (just accept it and move on).
A large number of characters are introduced throughout the series, so it is worth getting to know them from the off.

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Incapability Brown

Cressida Ellen Schofield

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No job. No home. No boyfriend. No clue... Meet Izzy Brown… Banished to darkest Yorkshire...

Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Booked for Trouble (Lighthouse Library Mystery #2) in Books

Feb 21, 2018

This is the second book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series, but you can jump right in without feeling like you have missed anything. I loved the lighthouse / library setting it feels cozy and calm, at least until a murder takes place right outside. I also liked the cast of characters in this one. Lucy has believable problems, and the supporting cast are a likable bunch. The mystery itself was fast paced and not too obvious. I will definitely go back and read number one in the series.

With a home perched above a library full of books, a lighthouse, a murder, and a library cat this was a perfect cozy read!

***NOTE: I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review***