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Dean (6925 KP) rated Quantum of Solace (2008) in Movies
Aug 25, 2017
One of the weaker Bond films
A very good action film continuing right on from Casino Royale. Plenty of action, chases and explosions. Has a certain Bourne Trilogy feel to a lot of the stunts and fights. The Bond films now are more gritty, raw without the tongue in cheek humour of the past films. One for all out action entertainment but not the best story for a Bond film.
Monte B (16 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books
Aug 31, 2017
Great dystopian world
I read this book some years ago, but it's one of those that kind of sticks with you. Especially in the crazy, chaotic world that we live in now, since around November 2016. This is the beginning of a dystopian trilogy that spawned a 4 part movie saga starring Jennifer Lawrence. If you haven't seen the movies, you should. They are pretty great and so are the books.
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Heroes in Books
Sep 4, 2017
War is bad mmkay?
The idea behind The Heroes was good, the battle between the supposedly savage Northmen and the civilised, yet incompetent imperial troops. Abercrombie can sure write an excellent battle scene, and some superbly crafted characters, on both sides.
Altogether though I felt this book a little dragged out, and the whole "war is pointless" message a little forced home.
Of the 3 follow-on books from the main trilogy this is my least favourite.
Altogether though I felt this book a little dragged out, and the whole "war is pointless" message a little forced home.
Of the 3 follow-on books from the main trilogy this is my least favourite.
Ishmael (30 KP) rated The Murdstone Trilogy (a novel) in Books
Sep 10, 2017
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated The Demon's Lexicon (The Demon's Lexicon, #1) in Books
Apr 27, 2018
Where to start.
This book grabbed me from the first chapter. every chapter left you hanging (sign of a good author!) and brought a new question or a new mystery. although not all of the questions were answered in the first book of this exciting new trilogy, most of them were--but they were all answered in amazing, unforgettable, unexpected ways. drop your classic ideas about "demonic" novels--this book belongs on any fiction-loving adventurous reader's bookshelf!
This book grabbed me from the first chapter. every chapter left you hanging (sign of a good author!) and brought a new question or a new mystery. although not all of the questions were answered in the first book of this exciting new trilogy, most of them were--but they were all answered in amazing, unforgettable, unexpected ways. drop your classic ideas about "demonic" novels--this book belongs on any fiction-loving adventurous reader's bookshelf!
James Young (2 KP) rated Hatchet (2006) in Movies
Jan 16, 2018
Campy Horror at it's best!!
This is the first in the Hatch Movie Trilogy. Like most low budget horror flicks this one lacks in the acting department but if you like the campy funny horror movies this one is great. The "supernatural killer" is actually one of the better low budget killers. If you are like me and watch any and all horror check it out and don't expect it to keep you up at night.
Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated The Amber Spyglass in Books
Jul 5, 2018
And unto dust we shall return
The amber spyglass is the final instalment of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy and follows Will on his quest to find Lyra and reunite them on their journey to Lord Asriel's castle.
I am going to try and keep this review as spoiler-free as possible so that none of the story is ruined for you.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/and-unto-dust-you-shall-return.html
I am going to try and keep this review as spoiler-free as possible so that none of the story is ruined for you.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/and-unto-dust-you-shall-return.html
Crystal (9 KP) rated Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End in Books
Jul 4, 2018
spoiler: jar jar is now working as a clown at an orphanage. highlight of the book. just kidding.
great wrap up to the trilogy even though I didn't fully love the final romantic pairing for sinjir, but that's my personal preference. sinjir + jas imo lol
love how it explains what's on Jakku and how it may explain where snoke may be from, and the battle that happened on jakku, which we see the remains of in the force awakens.
great wrap up to the trilogy even though I didn't fully love the final romantic pairing for sinjir, but that's my personal preference. sinjir + jas imo lol
love how it explains what's on Jakku and how it may explain where snoke may be from, and the battle that happened on jakku, which we see the remains of in the force awakens.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) in Movies
Jan 26, 2020
Entertaining
Well I finally saw it. It was surprisingly good. I enjoyed it better than its two predecessors. The only problem I had with it was that it tried to put too much into this one film. They could've spread the story out more through the trilogy and made them all much better. That being said, this is a must watch for any Star Wars fans. A good end to a long run. Worth a watch.
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Cruel Prince in Books
Apr 21, 2020
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book and after the shocking start I thought it looked set to settle into a fantasy setting teen drama (yawn.) However, it suddenly turned on the intrigue level and became a lot more cloak and dagger plotting and less who kissed who.
For the first book in a series (trilogy?) this ended in a satisfying place but leaving me with plenty of desire to pick up the next book
For the first book in a series (trilogy?) this ended in a satisfying place but leaving me with plenty of desire to pick up the next book