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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Fifth Element (1997) in Movies

Jan 26, 2018  
The Fifth Element (1997)
The Fifth Element (1997)
1997 | Drama, Sci-Fi
9
8.1 (54 Ratings)
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A kick ass Element
In the future a former marines and now cab Diver collides paths with LeeLoo who is the ultimate being and can save the world from the ultimate evil. A priest named Vitio Corneilus who leeloo needs to find becuase he is her guardian on earth and can lead them to the sacred temple. All go on a journey and pick up yet another fun character in Ruby Rod (Christ Tucker was awesome) and have to get away from the eveil scorge who is out to stop them.
   The movie is filled with fun characters, great action, a good story line and plot, and one amazing singing alien diva.
  
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Kyera (8 KP) rated The Last Namsara (Iskari, #1) in Books

Feb 1, 2018  
The Last Namsara (Iskari, #1)
The Last Namsara (Iskari, #1)
Kristen Ciccarelli | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Last Namsara is Kristen Ciccarelli's debut novel and I am in love. The world building was brilliantly done and laid a strong foundation for her story to grow and develop.

Asha is a dragon hunter and a feared Iksari who is strong and dedicated to her role in the kingdom. Despite the fact that her actions as a child called the dragons who burned her city, she fights every day to redeem herself from her past mistakes and make her father, the King, proud. It was nice to see the main character learns to value herself, even though she has grown up shamed and feared by the people. She overcomes her prejudices and the damage instilled upon her over the course of the novel.

Her transformative journey begins when a slave, Torwin is introduced to her life. He treats her like a normal person, just as she learns to treat him as one. He opens her eyes to the truth of the world and thaws her damaged heart, leading her to learn so much about the people in her kingdom and a better way to live.

There was also a well-written antagonist who was so controlling and cruel that you couldn't help but hate him. It was a nice juxtaposition to Torwin's character and helped push the plot along. For me, the romance was a secondary plot point and sometimes only slowed down the pacing. It wasn't the most important element of the story.

The world building, mythology and the dragons are what shone for me. I cannot wait to see more of this world. I listened to this via audiobook and the narrator, Pearl Mackie did a fantastic job. I loved the authenticity she brought to Asha's character and would highly recommend this audiobook.