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Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
“You see, all their lives, ever since they’ve known anything, they’ve lived under the shadow of war - atomic war. For them the abnormal has become normal. All their lives they have heard nothing else, and they expect it.”
Okay, this is my last read of 2020.
As it was one of the first apocalyptic novels ever written (1959) I wasn't expecting it to be brutal such as the likes of The Road by Cormac McCarthy but it was still a good story regardless.
I will say though that I think it was very unrealistic, like the rest of America is devastated with nuclear weaponry and the survivors in Florida are upbeat about it and very well prepared with dealing with everything. Like surviving, rebuilding and organising their resources is something they've been practicing, there doesn't seen to be much struggle; apart from those spectacles.
Having said all of this, I did like it, it was a quick read and it was a good story and I can appreciate the fact that this book influenced a lot of great books in the Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic genre.
I give it 4/5》
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, and Sexism
Art of Vampirella: The Dynamite Years by Michael Layne Turner, Joseph Michael Linsner, David Roach, Joe Jusko, Paul Renaud, J. Scott Campbell, Eric Trautmann, Brandon Jerwa, David Finch, Joe Madureira, Alex Ross
fast-paced
3.0
It's a cool coffee table book, there's nothing much to read in it - I would have loved a little more biography on the artists and perhaps an interview or two; but no it's just illustrations of Vampirella and my favourite illustrator here is Lucio Parrillo - his Vampirella and Red Sonja work is so on-point.
I'd say this is the best collection of artwork based on Vampirella and only for the completionist.
I'd say this is the best collection of artwork based on Vampirella and only for the completionist.
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The main character grows increasingly paranoid over the actions of her neighbours. Are they really just friendly and caring elderly folk? Is she actually going nuts? Are they really part of a Satanic cult?
You only get an answer to these questions in the ending pages..
Such a page-turning read, I never knew what to expect because I've never seen the movie but I was expecting to be shocked etc. but it was such a well written and eerie book that I did enjoy - I was always wanting to know what was coming next and where the story was going.
Also, I'd like to point out that this is the only book I've read where I've disliked every single character! Lol!!
Hail!!
You only get an answer to these questions in the ending pages..
Such a page-turning read, I never knew what to expect because I've never seen the movie but I was expecting to be shocked etc. but it was such a well written and eerie book that I did enjoy - I was always wanting to know what was coming next and where the story was going.
Also, I'd like to point out that this is the only book I've read where I've disliked every single character! Lol!!
Hail!!
Snotgirl, Vol. 1: Green Hair Don't Care by Leslie Hung, Bryan Lee O’Malley
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Lottie Person is a fashion blogger living her best life—at least that’s what she wants you to think. The truth is, her friends are terrible people, her boyfriend traded her up for someone younger, her allergies are out of control, and she may or may not have killed somebody!
Finished it in 30+ minutes.
It moves fast, not much dialogue.
Not much of a plot right now.
Left me wanting more due to the cliffhanger.
I'll continue with this graphic novel series though. 🤧
The artwork by Leslie Hung is gorgeous! 💚
Finished it in 30+ minutes.
It moves fast, not much dialogue.
Not much of a plot right now.
Left me wanting more due to the cliffhanger.
I'll continue with this graphic novel series though. 🤧
The artwork by Leslie Hung is gorgeous! 💚
The Time Machine: by H. G. Wells by H.G. Wells
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Every one of his books I've read I've really enjoyed, and there's no exception with The Time Machine.
His stories I find were fast-paced, plot-driven and pioneering.
I also find that the ones I've read have been unique 'basic' plots with not much character development and with the fast-paced writing you're left with wanting more.
He sets out these basic plots of, alien invasion, time travel and invisibility which are timeless and can be expanded upon.
It's no wonder he's one of the most influential and greatest science fiction writers of all time.
Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
An overview of '70s and '80s horror fiction, full of pictures of book covers and commentary of the funny, campy and horrific books that marked a new publishing genre and filled the shelves in those decades of horror fiction publication.
The books they've decided to highlight from during this period are a lot of the main ones, but also a lot of obscure ones I've never heard of and they go onto detail of what they're about - and due to this I've stacked some books onto my TBR!
Don't know how long it took to compile and create this book but I will say something, it has definitely been researched and thought out well.
A must read for fans of horror fiction.
The books they've decided to highlight from during this period are a lot of the main ones, but also a lot of obscure ones I've never heard of and they go onto detail of what they're about - and due to this I've stacked some books onto my TBR!
Don't know how long it took to compile and create this book but I will say something, it has definitely been researched and thought out well.
A must read for fans of horror fiction.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought this was a good follow up to the first book, you get to know the characters better - such as Mercy, Adam and Samuel.
I really like the first person writing style when you get into Mercy's head and hear what she secretly thinks etc.
I'll continue reading this series because of her, she's a cool character.
I'm hoping the storyline will get better as the series goes on because this felt like a repeat of the previous plot with some small changes and never added anything new to the overall storyline.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
It's Alive!: Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Movie Posters from the Kirk Hammett Collection by Daniel Finamore, Steve Almond, Joseph E. LeDoux
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This book highlights examples from Kirk Hammett’s personal collection of vintage horror and sci-fi film posters that span the history of the genre.
In this book, several essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain’s response to fear, and Hammett’s own contributions to the world of the macabre through his music with Metallica.
It's a beautifully bound coffee table book, i could look at these posters all day, they're so eye-catching; wish we still lived in the age where they put a lot of thought and effort into selling movies at the theaters.
In this book, several essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain’s response to fear, and Hammett’s own contributions to the world of the macabre through his music with Metallica.
It's a beautifully bound coffee table book, i could look at these posters all day, they're so eye-catching; wish we still lived in the age where they put a lot of thought and effort into selling movies at the theaters.
The Art of Pulp Horror: An Illustrated History by Stephen Jones
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This remarkable companion to the award winning The Art of Horror and The Art of Horror Movies, from the same creative team behind those acclaimed illustrated volumes, looks at the sexy, sleazy and sensational subject matter in books, magazines, comics and movies, that has helped to shape modern horror.
This book is brilliant, I could look at it all day, I just love this artwork so much and this book is full of it, along with loads of information on vintage horror movies - some of which I never knew existed until now and now I want to watch all of them!
This book is brilliant, I could look at it all day, I just love this artwork so much and this book is full of it, along with loads of information on vintage horror movies - some of which I never knew existed until now and now I want to watch all of them!
The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead by Christian Sellers, Gary Smart
dark
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Had a feeling I was going to like this one, it's one of my favourite movies of all time.
Reading all these interviews within this book, seeing all the never before photographs and alternative artwork was interesting and cool to see, it not only goes into detail about the first movie but all in the series.
Essential reading for 80s horror fans, seems like all my favourite horrors came out in '85 (my birth year) 📼🖤🧟♀️
Reading all these interviews within this book, seeing all the never before photographs and alternative artwork was interesting and cool to see, it not only goes into detail about the first movie but all in the series.
Essential reading for 80s horror fans, seems like all my favourite horrors came out in '85 (my birth year) 📼🖤🧟♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Blood