Tag: science fiction
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Bats Of the Republic by Zachary Thomas Dodson – A Book Review
I should say from the outset that this book warrants a second read. I’ll explain why in a bit. If you’re a book lover like me, you need to own this work. Not because it’s a terrific story, but rather because it is so original in format. I often discuss with my friends the next steps…
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline – A Book Review
When I heard Steven Spielberg planned to direct a film adaptation of this novel, I knew I had to read it first. The premise is fascinating. The year is 2044, and America has gone completely down the tubes. The recession is in its third decade, there isn’t enough food, there’s not enough housing, there aren’t…
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Lost Stars by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
I’ve read the majority of the new books and graphic novels promoted as “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and this one is, by far, my favorite. Lost Stars accomplished something that doesn’t happen very often – I could not wait to read it. I looked forward to getting in bed at the end…
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An Idea About the Plot of The Force Awakens
I’ve floated the following idea by some friends, and since they received it well, I thought I’d commit it to writing. Though I haven’t yet read anything similar online, I’m sure I’m not the first to think of it, so my apologies if this trail has already been blazed. Needless to say, spoilers abound regarding Star…
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Star Wars: The Weapon Of a Jedi by Jason Fry – A Book Review
Set after A New Hope, this Luke Skywalker young adult novel is a fast-paced read that takes no time at all to finish. Luke becomes distracted during a mission as The Force pushes him to investigate strange ruins. If you ever wondered what circumstances led Luke to master his lightsaber, this is the book for…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – A (Spoiler-Free) Movie Review
(No spoilers, I promise.) Thank you, J.J. Abrams. You knew exactly what we wanted and you gave it to us. This is a Star Wars movie. It looks like a Star Wars movie, it feels like a Star Wars movie. It has charm, amazing locations, nonstop action, humor, depth, likable characters, interesting plots, unresolved mysteries,…
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Star Wars: Smuggler’s Run by Greg Rucka
For a book featuring a character called “Solo,” Han doesn’t have as big of a role as you may expect. Set between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo agrees to take on just one more mission for the rebels at the behest of Princess Leia. He’s tasked with rescuing a rebel named…
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Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig – A Book Review
Though I haven’t heard great things about this first installment of a trilogy, I thought I’d try it out myself. Unfortunately, it did not manage to capture my interest. My biggest issue with the novel is that there are far too many characters without enough characterization to really make them stand out. There are also…
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Star Wars: Moving Target by Castellucci and Fry – A Book Review
Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Moving Target is a Princess Leia adventure showcasing her bravery, intelligence, and selflessness. Han Solo has been frozen in carbonite, and though Leia yearns to rescue him, her loyalty to the Alliance must come first. She volunteers to act as a decoy in order…
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