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Dean (6927 KP) rated Upgrade (2018) in Movies
May 20, 2019
The technology on show (1 more)
Good SFX for the budget
A great Upgrade
I saw this the other night after seeing good reviews for it. I'm not sure if it got a cinema release in the UK? It's a great Australian made film. A bit like a sci-fi Deathwish mixing humans with advanced Ai technology and body enhancements. The technology shown in the film, set in the near future, is really good and not far from what is available. This made the film more interesting. Throw in some good action and SFX and you have a great film that went under the radar.
B (15 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale - Season 1 in TV
Jan 24, 2018
Contains spoilers, click to show
This series confronts the fears many women have feared in the past and still fear today. Facing a possible reality of the removal of rights to reproduction and anonymity the women of this future thought it was all but a joke. Suddenly a fundamentalist government takes power and dictates the lives of the women who are "blessed" enough to still be fertile. I recommend this series to all women and men who might not understand the fears other women have about having reproductive choices being removed as a personal choice but still have an open mind to hear those fears.
Christine Allard (22 KP) rated Red Clocks in Books
Jan 28, 2018
Interesting premise, writing got in the way.
I wanted to like this book. Managed to get through it in a few sittings, but it was a struggle. All but one of the women were unrelatable and shallowly formed. Frustrating that they were reduced to “titles” with their names seldom acknowledged.
Overall, it didn’t really spark any new thoughts on a complex issue, nor did it offer any resolution or new commentary about what an overturn of Roe v Wade would have on society.
Very disappointing. Not recommended.
Overall, it didn’t really spark any new thoughts on a complex issue, nor did it offer any resolution or new commentary about what an overturn of Roe v Wade would have on society.
Very disappointing. Not recommended.
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Mar 28, 2018
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Temple of Indra's Jewel in Books
Feb 21, 2018
The Temple of Indras Jewel is the first book in the Time Traveling Bibliophile series.
A potion meant to help Princess Sapphira communicate with the future somehow pulls Sophia back through time. As Sophia struggles to understand what has happened to her, she realizes that Sapphira had been in danger. Since everyone believes her to be Princess Sapphira, she is now in danger herself. She also finds that Sapphira left behind several suitors, not all of whom have honorable intentions. This was a fun read, and Im looking forward to the rest of the series.
A potion meant to help Princess Sapphira communicate with the future somehow pulls Sophia back through time. As Sophia struggles to understand what has happened to her, she realizes that Sapphira had been in danger. Since everyone believes her to be Princess Sapphira, she is now in danger herself. She also finds that Sapphira left behind several suitors, not all of whom have honorable intentions. This was a fun read, and Im looking forward to the rest of the series.
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Running Man (1987) in Movies
Jun 12, 2018
Quite possibly my favourite film of all time
I love this film. While it is slightly dated, and bears next to no resemblance to the Richard Bachman book on which it was based, it is such a fun, action-packed and surprisingly thought-provoking film. The use of convicts in light entertainment is a subject that has been explored elsewhere in the media (Black Mirror for one) but for me this nails my vision of what we'll be watching in future - it isn't that far from Love Island, just with less willing contestants and slightly more fighting.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Fame (Keatyn Chronicles book 8) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This book picks up exactly where the last one ended and tells the story of the characters from the original series about 10 years later.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated The Help in Books
Aug 21, 2018
This is a book where coloured maids in 1963 are afraid to speak up. This is a book where they gain the courage to tell a white lady what actually happens inside their lives. No one is ready to hear the truth, everyone is scared for their future, but bravery is a strong attire to have, and the maids prove they have what it takes. Lot of courage, lots of excitement, anxiety and me biting my nails over and over again, but definitely book that's worth reading. And definitely a book that will open your eyes about what actually happened back then.
Cassie Osbourne (6 KP) rated The Fatal Tree in Books
Nov 9, 2018
As a lover of all things history (especially to do with historical crime), I really enjoyed this book. Bess was a likeable (for all her faults) character and the Thief-taker General makes a good villain. The only small drawback would be the slang - I enjoyed it and it gave Bess that little bit more voice, but it could also get in the way at times as I had to flip to the back to find the translations.
All in all, I loved this book and will probably reread it in the not so distant future.
All in all, I loved this book and will probably reread it in the not so distant future.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Vow (Andino & Haven #2) in Books
Jan 6, 2019
fab read
This is the second book in this series by this author. This is such an amazing story, so beautifully written with such emotions in every word. You need to read the first book in this series to fully understand the story between the characters. This book has mystery,drama, action and lots of tension. Amazing wellwritten characters, you will fall in love from the start. I can't wait to read more in this series and by this author in the future.
Highly recommended series
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Highly recommended series
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Sawyer (231 KP) May 21, 2019