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The Ghost Brigades by John ScalziMy rating: 4 of 5 starsD...
The Ghost Brigades by John ScalziMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Doesn't posses the impact of the first novel 'The old mans war.' This doesn't stop it being an excellent read.
This time around,the focus of the book is more about the politics of coexisting with aliens, and the concept of slavery, which is still a huge problem in the 2014, never mind the future.
Would you every imagine, this would be true in the futuristic, 2000's?
Human clones, genetically ramped up to be super soldiers, unquestionable fight, every other sentinel, technology advance species in space, for real estate.
Its sad, but all the wonderment of first contact, has been banished for the stark reality of a fight to expand. All advancements are military, and peace, and coexistence with other species is look upon as problem.
Not a great look at the future, but there is a part of me, looking at the strife taking place at the present time in the world, that see's this version of the future as an uncomfortable reality of our inability to get along with anyone!
There is more to the book than just these premiss I have outlined, but for me the points I have highlighted, shaped the texture of the text, leaving me just a little bit sad! :-(
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August 12, 2014
Watchmen by Alan MooreMy rating: 5 of 5 starsWho watches ...
Watchmen by Alan MooreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Who watches the Watchman. Come on take a minute to think about that! You are all powerful with the governments blessing fighting the good fight. Who do you answer to. Forget the hype, Watchman through its very title asks the right question. Who watches the Watchmen??????????
Its a graphic novel, just as good as any novel. If your thought the medium is for nerds and the such like then think again. One of the best things to happen in the world of graphics and the written word since the two came together!!!
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank MillerMy rating:...
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank MillerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The man bat is old he is thicker around the middle slower and less agile. Passed his prime so he is retired. He has also fallen out with Superman for being a government kiss ass, but he decides to return, shaking the dust off the cowl to give it one last go, one last time for the sake of Justice. He totally rocks showing how a super hero in the twilight of his years should never be underestimated and written off.
Oh yeah I nearly forgot to add, the Batmobile looks like the dogs b@ll@cks in this one!!!!!
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Crux by Ramez NaamMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI'm on page 205 ...
Crux by Ramez NaamMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I'm on page 205 of 512 of Crux: I'm enjoying the book with reservations that i hope will disappear. At the moment I have to say not finding it as gripping as the first. Story is strong and I'm definitely heading some where with it, but where it is going is where my confusion lies. Things have definitely moved on from the first book but not enough at the moment for it to be different enough for me. Still its a great read,the combat and the tech are great, exciting enough to keep me reading. Waiting for it to change and become is own book and just not the second in the series.
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Nexus by Ramez NaamMy rating: 5 of 5 starsloved the Buddh...
Nexus by Ramez NaamMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
loved the Buddhist angle great book the second one is out now so I am going to purchases it and start reading it as soon as I finish my current book by Asher Neal, the third in the Owner series.
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