Tag Archives: space opera

Book Review: Raven Stratagem (3.5 Stars)

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Raven Stratagem by Yoon Ha Lee Published: June 13, 2017 by Solaris Books Read: May/June 2018 2017 GoodReads Choice Nominee for Science Fiction 2018 Best Novel Hugo Finalist Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars This time last year I was … Continue reading →

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Podcast Pickup

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

The stars have aligned recently in my personal universe allowing me to enjoy audio podcasts once again.  Years ago, I used to listen to them via my laptop, a web site or perhaps my Palm Pilot (yeah, remember those)?  I … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Addendum of DVR Highlights

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

Continuing in the vein of my previous post, I haven’t completely neglected my DVR this January, although it is my last resort for entertainment (see my reference to inferior HD quality provided by satellite subscription). This week brought back the … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side Slumbers or Stumbles

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

Like many other Star Wars fans, I was seduced into a dark movie theater this past weekend to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  My husband and father accompanied me to the show.   But all was not unicorns and rainbows … Continue reading →

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Short Film: Nightfall

Posted on December 28, 2014 by

Nightfall from Valentin Schwind on Vimeo. Incredible. Poignant. Heartbreaking. Dialogue is over rated. Thank goodness there isn’t any. Enjoy!

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Is the Force A Religion? | Tor.com

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/11/is-the-force-a-religion Believe it or not I’ve discussed Star Wars, the Jedi and the Force during Bible studies.  I kid you not.  Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Book Review: Willful Child by Erickson (2.5 stars)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

Willful Child by Steven Erickson 2.5 out of 5 stars Read in October 2014 Releases 11/4/2014 Publisher’s Synopsis: From the New York Times Bestselling author Steven Erikson comes a new science fiction novel of devil-may-care, near calamitous and downright chaotic adventures … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tarkin by Luceno (3 Stars)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

Tarkin by James Luceno 3 out of 5 stars Read in October 2014 Releases November 4, 2014 Publisher’s Synopsis: Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Abyss Beyond Dreams by Hamilton (3.5 stars)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by

The Abyss Beyond Dreams A Novel of the Commonwealth by Peter F. Hamilton 3.5 out of 5 stars Publisher’s Synopsis: The wait is over. Bestselling science fiction master Peter F. Hamilton is back with the first of a new two-book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Chaplain’s War by Torgersen (4.5 Stars)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by

The Chaplain’s War by Brad Torgersen 4-4.5 out of 5 stars Release Date: 10/7/2014 I previously read parts of this as a short story and as novella (one of which was nominated for a Hugo last year and got my … Continue reading →

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