FUN FRIDAY: BOOK

LEARNING BERSERK By Paul  Telegdi

Genre: Fiction, Historical 

Published: Jan. 13, 2014

Words: 163,320

Language: English

ISBN: 9781310155994

Taken by Vikings at an early age, Orkan grows up in slavery. He befriends a brother and sister also taken in a later raid. Through feats of courage, Orkan gains respect and his freedom. He finds himself on the verge of becoming a Viking himself, but fate intervenes, and sends him on an odyssey through the ancient world, looking for a place for himself and the brother and sister he had adopted.

 Culled from Smashsword

This book is an interesting read and will take you on a journey through history. Good for a weekend read. 

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Rating: 8/10

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SAGEBRUSH By William Wayne Dicksion

Genre: Western

Published: Dec. 25, 2010

Words: 84,620

Language: English

ISBN: 9781452418575

The book is about a 12-year-old Michael orphaned and isolated from other human contact for 6 years in hostile Indian Territory. The story goes into detail on how he struggled to survive through the things his parents had taught him and by observing nature. The story tells of the next several years of his life, until one day he actually saves a couple of Mountain Men from an Indian attack. After that time, they become best friends and they lead him into civilization and introduces him to some key people. The adventure doesn’t end their but continues on until he, finally, settles down.

 

This book describes the many facets of a young man's life from adolescence to adulthood. It tells a interesting albeit a little farfetched story that ends in a Hollywood style happy ever after. 

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Rating: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

FIVE FEET APART 

Genre: Drama, Romance 

Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moisés Arias

Run Time: 1hr 56min

Released: March 15th, 2019

This movie is about two young patients with cystic fibrosis, who try to have a relationship despite always being forced to stay a certain distance (6 ft) away from each other. 

Firstly, I must applaud the makers of this movie for their mostly accurate representation of cystic fibrosis (based on research). Apart from that, the movie is an beautiful work of art that explores romance and love in the face of a life threatening condition. It is a movie that will leave viewers crying. The acting is top notch, the script flawless and the screenplay that tugs the heartstrings. An almost perfect movie. 

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

A BEAUTIFUL MIND 

Genre: Drama, Biography, Inspirational 

Starring: Russell Crowe, a Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, and Christopher Plummer

Run Time: 2hrs 15min

Released: December 21st, 2001

After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

 The story begins in Nash's day as a graduate student at Princeton University. Early in the film, Nash begins to develop paranoid schizophrenia and endures delusional episodes while watching the burden his condition brings on his wife Alicia and friends.

A slightly inaccurate depiction of an American mathematician John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics and Abel Prize winner. A schizophrenic who is highly intelligent, eccentric and not crazy. His struggles with his condition and eventual triumph (in a manner) does bring up a lot of inspirational vibes to get you going and conquer. 

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY : BOOK REVIEW

OBLIVION By Karolyn Cairns

Genre: Inspirational, Romance

Published: April 19, 2012

Words: 103,370

Language: English

ISBN: 9781476009162

Lindsay Morgan and Jace Turner had their whole lives ahead of them until one horrific act changed everything. Lindsay has to learn to live without Jace and come to terms with his murder. Jace finds himself in another place, off the beaten track from Heaven. A place called Oblivion. Determined to get back to his girl and make his murderer pay, Jace realizes the meaning of life and love.

A very profound novel that paints a picture of love and death. The book draws you in and takes you on a emotionally rewarding journey. Great characters and a good plot makes this a good read.

Rating: 8 /10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 THE DARK UNIVERSE OF COMPLICITY by Vincent Gray

GENRE: Historical 

PUBLISHED: Oct. 7, 2020

WORDS: 68,270

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781005785147

Franco Sorrentino’s romantic relationship with Devorah Kirschenbaum draws him inadvertently into white Leftist student political activism on the eve of the collapse of the Portuguese colonial empire in Africa. For the South African white student Leftist movement it becomes a time of revolutionary expectations which foreshadows the eventual overthrow of apartheid. 

A man's heart will lead him down a path he has never imagined. A tale of love in the midst of chaos. 

RATING: 7/10 

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MONEY FOR  NOTHING By Dom Price
GENRE: Comedy
Published: Dec. 12, 2010
Words: 108,460
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458094933

Dave Marsdon has it all - men envy his intellect, bravado and fine threads and women quiver with excitement when he enters the room. He has worn a mask for so long that he now buys the bullshit he has spun about himself. However, Dave has a secret. How long can the guy who seemingly has it all carry on this façade? Will anyone uncover Dave’s secret from 14 years ago?

A comic take on the life of a seemingly perfect man set in the 80's and the correlation to his current life. A comedy with insightful plot.

Rating: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

  2067

GENRE: Thriller, Sci Fi 

STARRING: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ryan Kwanten, Leeanna Walsman... 

RUN TIME: 1hr 56min 

RELEASED: October 2nd, 2020

A lowly utility worker is called to the future by a mysterious radio signal, he must leave his dying wife to embark on a journey that will force him to face his deepest fears in an attempt to change the fabric of reality and save humankind from its greatest environmental crisis yet.

This movie is the story of a man quest to save the world overpopulated and on the brink of self destruction by going to the future to receive a solution, leaving his sick wife at home to do what needs to be done. An average movie with decent plot, actors and nice effects but still worth a watch. A heart-warming tale of hope and belief. 

RATING: 6/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 CARACTACUS: A JOURNEY by M.R. Howes

GENRE: Historical 

PUBLISHED: Oct. 1, 2020

WORDS: 50,020

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781005980993

When the Romans invade England King Caractacus must decide how to lead his people. Will he stand and fight or negotiate? Follow Caractacus as he makes a physical journey across Europe and a spiritual journey within.

This novel follows the trials of a man as he makes decisions that will not only affect him, but will also affect his people. He will travel across ancient Europe, find himself and answers to some of life's questions. 

RATING: 7/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ALLIANCE By Samuel Knight
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Published: April 30, 2020
Words: 142,280
Language: English
ISBN: 9780463234914

On the debut night of a new tabletop roleplaying game, a group of friends are swept away to the world of Renea. It's a beautiful world with incredible landscapes and real magic. They now have one mission: to have the ultimate adventure and become the strongest Heroes of all time.

The war for Monarch has begun! As Renea struggles with the devastation wrought by an ancient monster, evils from every realm descend upon the city. The Skeleton King wants power. Stark Pureblood wants revenge. Karos wants to consume the world. To defeat their Adversaries, the Heroes will have to fight with everything they've got, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.

A very fast paced novel, full of action peaking in  a bittersweet ending. A great series ender.

Rating: 8/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS 
GENRE: Action, Adventure Comedy
STARRING:  Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Skylar Astin, Olivia Deeble and Élodie Yung
RUN TIME: 1hr 37min
RELEASED: September 25th, 2020 

The film follows Sam, a rebellious princess second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as Sam’s lack of interest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom.

This movie tells the tale of a young princess whose absolute disregard for royal protocol and wanting more out of life than being royal discovers super powers which leads to her being recruited by a secret organization of second born to protect the kingdom and keep peace. This movie describes her adventures in her training for her role. This movie is cheesy and funny.

RATING: 7/10

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE POTENTIAL  by David A. Davies
GENRE: THRILLER, ADVENTURE 
PUBLISHED: June 17, 2015
WORDS: 119,060
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781311070340

What’s a threat? What’s to ignore? With the uncanny ability to take in all and size up the situation instantaneously, Chris Morehouse provides invaluable service as a chauffeur for the CIA in Bonn. Reacting from his usual instinct tempered with exceptional judgment, he saves the life of the US ambassador to Germany during a terrorist attack and gives the CIA further reason to prepare Chris for a greater role in the security of the United States.

Should Chris, a British citizen, dream so big? Will he live long enough to make dreams a reality? Life-threatening danger seems to follow him everywhere, even in his travels outside Europe. Does he have a wild imagination, as some in the FBI think, or is someone truly out to kill him?

In The Potential, David Davies ties together a plot twisting with terror, intrigue, and suspense spanning continents. From Germany to the Middle East to the United States, including the hallowed halls of Congress, justice struggles to leave its mark.An espionage thriller set in 1995 Germany that follows the trials and tribulations of Chris Morehouse a chauffeur for the CIA.

An espionage thriller set in 1995 Germany that follows the trials and tribulations of Chris Morehouse a chauffeur for the CIA. A fast paced novel with several subplots, twist, turns and interesting characters written in a clear language for easy understanding.

Rating: 8.5/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK REVIEW

LAST DAYS AND TIMES by Stephan Michael Loy
GENRE: Drama, Urban
PUBLISHED: Jan. 15, 2010
WORDS: 122,610
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781452323268

A mysterious evangelist-gone-terrorist with supernatural origins ushers in biblical apocalypse using stolen atomic warheads. Three stand against him, a seer of good and evil, her academic beau, and a disaffected FBI agent.

This book tells the story of the individuals as they race against time to stop a religious fanatic from unleashing a nuclear apocalypse while dealing with their individual problems and challenges. Throw in a couple of Nazis and you get a thriller. It carefully unbundles a rather touchy subject: religious fanaticism. A nicely paced book, with well rounded characters and a unique plot are characteristics of this novel.

RATING: 8.5/10

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