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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Essex Serpent in Books

Jul 26, 2017

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

8

7.1

(8 Ratings)

Book Rating

Period gothic drama on superstition v science

A very good modern period gothic drama about how a town can convince itself about a mythical beast while confronting contemporary science.

In the centre of the entire story is a beautiful but complex relationship between a woman of science and a priest who on most occasions disagree with one another but learn to come to terms with each other's viewpoints. And in between their relationship is a withering wife and her autistic son. A multilayered novel rich with substance.

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Anything (39 KP) rated Back to the Future (1985) in Movies

Aug 16, 2017

Back to the Future (1985)

1985 | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

9

8.8

(132 Ratings)

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Original film idea (2 more)

Funny parts of the film

Clever ideas throughout

Some people would find some scenes confusing (0 more)

Science fiction film

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Kevin Phillipson (9967 KP) rated Manos, The Hands of Fate (1966) in Movies

Oct 7, 2018

Manos, The Hands of Fate (1966)

1966 | Comedy, Horror

5

5.3

(4 Ratings)

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Mystery science theater 3000 (0 more)

It's so bad even watching it on mystery scenice theatre 3000 made it more watchable just about

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David McK (3233 KP) rated Deathstalker (Deathstalker, #1) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

Not so much science fiction as it is science fantasy, this novel pretty much proves the old matra that you can't judge a cover by it's (in this case, dodgy) cover. Not the best book I've ever read, not even the best by Simon Green, but still worth a look if you like space opera.

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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Sep 22, 2017

Here’s a ton of really intriguing novels to get your hands on this year if you're a science fiction and fantasy aficionado.

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When anything can be owned, how can we be free Earth, 2144. Jack is an anti-patent scientist...

Science fiction

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Alex Ross Perry recommended Videodrome (1983) in Movies (curated)

Videodrome (1983)

1983 | Horror, Sci-Fi

7.9

(14 Ratings)

Movie Favorite

"On my mind a lot lately as our reality leaps closer and closer to science fiction from the decade I was born."

Source

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Luc Horvathova (60 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies

Jul 11, 2019

Ex Machina (2015)

2015 | Sci-Fi, Thriller

8

7.9

(58 Ratings)

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Science (0 more)

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Ai

Awesome idea! I love the whole artificial intelligence theme. This is combination of a "love story" and gripping ending

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Olympia LePoint recommended Gravity (2013) in Movies (curated)

Gravity (2013)

2013 | Drama, Sci-Fi

7.7

(30 Ratings)

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""One of my favorite science-fiction movies is Gravity starring Sandra Bullock. As a rocket scientist, I was blown away by the stunning visual effects and three-dimensional-like movement. Plus, I am thankful that producers and writers cast a woman as an astronaut to bring science concerns to the forefront of American and international discussion.""

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Celia Buzek (1 KP) created a post

Jun 7, 2018

Currently reading the Expanse series by James S.A. Corey. I recently became a science fiction/space novel fan, and I can’t put them down!

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Adam Savage recommended Snow Crash in Books (curated)

Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry

8.4

(5 Ratings)

Book Favorite

"It's a tough call because I prefer other books of [this author]. But [this book] is so important within the history of science fiction"

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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Essex Serpent in Books

Jul 26, 2017

Anything (39 KP) rated Back to the Future (1985) in Movies

Aug 16, 2017

Kevin Phillipson (9967 KP) rated Manos, The Hands of Fate (1966) in Movies

Oct 7, 2018

David McK (3233 KP) rated Deathstalker (Deathstalker, #1) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Sep 22, 2017

Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2017

Persepolis Rising (The Expanse, #7)

Barbary Station

The Stone in the Skull: The Lotus Kingdoms

Provenance

Autonomous: A Novel

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Alex Ross Perry recommended Videodrome (1983) in Movies (curated)

Luc Horvathova (60 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies

Jul 11, 2019

Olympia LePoint recommended Gravity (2013) in Movies (curated)

Celia Buzek (1 KP) created a post

Jun 7, 2018

Adam Savage recommended Snow Crash in Books (curated)