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David McK (3798 KP) rated Star Wars Omnibus: X-Wing Rogue Squadron, Vol. 3 in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The third and final of the X-Wing omnibus editions, which contains the following 5 stories:
In the Empire's Service
The Making of Baron Fel
Family Ties
Masquerade
Mandatory Retirement
Well, when I say stories it's really one story arc told over all 5, with most of that arc concerning Baron Soontir Fel who (according to one panel) Vader had his TIE prototype made in order to avoid being beaten in sims by Fel. Set before the novels, the arc also takes in Ysanne Isard's - the main villain in the X-Wing novels - rise to power, but also leaves some plot elements hanging.
This, I felt, was the best of the three omnibuses: pity it was just in time for the series to end.
In the Empire's Service
The Making of Baron Fel
Family Ties
Masquerade
Mandatory Retirement
Well, when I say stories it's really one story arc told over all 5, with most of that arc concerning Baron Soontir Fel who (according to one panel) Vader had his TIE prototype made in order to avoid being beaten in sims by Fel. Set before the novels, the arc also takes in Ysanne Isard's - the main villain in the X-Wing novels - rise to power, but also leaves some plot elements hanging.
This, I felt, was the best of the three omnibuses: pity it was just in time for the series to end.
David McK (3798 KP) rated Guard Against Dishonour (Hawk & Fisher, #5) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Pretty much the very definition of pulp fiction, this is the kind of story that you tend to forget as soon as you've read it! While also never confirmed within this (or, to the best of my knowledge, in any of the Hawk and Fisher books prior to 'Beyond the Blue Moon'), there are also some very broad hints dropped that these two characters are the same protaganists as in Simon Green's 'Blue Moon Rising' novel.
Essentially, these novels are crime novels with a magical twist - personally, I find done so much better by Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books featuring the City Watch. That's not to say these should be avoided: just don't go in with too high an expectation and you won't be disappointed!
Essentially, these novels are crime novels with a magical twist - personally, I find done so much better by Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books featuring the City Watch. That's not to say these should be avoided: just don't go in with too high an expectation and you won't be disappointed!
The Spirituality of Jane Austen: Her Faith Through Her Life, Letters and Literature
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2017 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, whose six completed novels have never...
No Fourth River: A Novel Based on a True Story. A profoundly moving read about a woman's fight for survival.
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Novel based on a true story. Electroshock therapy, child abuse and modern-day slavery… just...
Dreddknight (28 KP) rated The Dark Tower (2017) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017
Heimdall: Gunslinger (1 more)
McConaughey using mind control
I hope this starts a series...
This was good as a part 1. If this is all they do, then this will be a serious letdown. If you're expecting this ti be an adaptation of the novels, I direct your attention to him having the Horn of Eld.
Erika (17789 KP) rated House of Names in Books
Apr 14, 2018
I've read a lot of novels based on classical mythology, and they're normally either really good, or really poor. This was definitely one of the better ones. Of course, I'm familiar with the story, however I'm more familiar with The Oresteian Trilogy by Aeschylus. I liked how the characters were fleshed out, and the story was completely engaging.
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated $10,000,000 Marriage Proposal in Books
Feb 27, 2019
This is my first Hilary Liftin book and it won't be my last! This book was fun and quick. These Bookshots are the perfect read for the in between novels as you decide what you're going to read next. Definitely worth 4 stars and recommendations. The characters are quirky and make their way into your heart to stay.