Awix (3310 KP) rated Big Hero 6 (2014) in Movies
Mar 12, 2018
Now, obviously if you're a purist, you can find things to complain about here - no mutant powers, no Silver Samurai, the whole thing is set in a science-fantasy future - but for everyone else this is an engaging, well-told story that comes close to matching The Incredibles when it comes to evoking the thrill and invention of classic superhero stories. Witty and imaginative; looks gorgeous; thoroughly enjoyable (though you have to wait until after the credits for the obligatory Stan Lee cameo).
The Secret World Chronicle
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Saga, Vol. 3
Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
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* Winner of the 2013 Hugo award for Best Graphic Story! When two soldiers from opposite sides of a...
The Voice of the Night: A Spine-Chilling Novel of Heart-Stopping Suspense
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The voice of the night can transform childhood fantasy into terrifying reality. If you listen to the...
Two Dogs at the One Dog Inn
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Dogs are reported for their constant barking ...and so begins one of the strangest stories you will...
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Stephen H. Segal and Dudycz Valya
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From Batman to Charlie Bucket, from Meg Murry to the Venture Brothers, every hero of science...
Twists of Time (46. Ascending #3)
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Alex once walked away from a rare ability to warp time, thinking it was only a young man’s trick...
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Layers of Light (46. Ascending #4)
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A Texan teenager develops an unusual ability when she becomes an exchange student in India. Once...
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David McK (3425 KP) rated Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Written by a ex-navy man, it's easy to see the influnece of his career in the pages: this is 'real' science-fiction, not science-fantasy, with the space battles obeying the laws of physics as we know them. The plot outline is also somewhat remniscient of the new series of BattleStar Galactica, with a smaller rag-tag force being chased by a numerically superior foe. Ironically, this book was first released at around the same time as that series came on TV, with (in this edition) the author claiming that that WAS NOT an inspiration (in the interview at the end), as if he'd been thinking of BSG it woud've been the older series.
With the way the book opens I must also admit that, at first, I thought I'd missed something: the best corollary I can think of is as if the film Aliens (that's the one with the 'S') had started without the whole prologue of them finding Ripleys life pod: you'd be able to infer what had happened, but would be feeling a bit lost at first.
Merissa (12051 KP) rated Into The Churn in Books
Apr 4, 2024
The characters of Ezren and Foster are outstanding, quickly drawing you into their story and making you want all the good things for them. Their relationship is quick, but not rushed, and not without its arguments as they are both strong-minded and strong-willed. They are ably supported by a brilliant cast, all with their own unmistakable personalities, who share the pages so well.
From a death-defying race, to sabotage and murder, this story gives you enough to sink your teeth into, whilst leaving you wanting more. I have fallen in love with Belethea and hope to return to her skies soon!
This is high-class Science Fiction that just happens to have young MCs but can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ME!!!
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Mar 22, 2024