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Review: Dune – Frank Herbert
First part in the Dune Chronicles – Paul Atreides and his family move to the desert world Arrakis, to take control from their arch-enemies. In the struggle for the dominion of Arrakis that follows, Paul catches a glimpse of a terrible future that lies ahead.
Curator Question: Mentor Characters
Our curators discuss some of their favourite Mentor characters from Science Fiction and Fantasy media.
Collected: The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
COLLECTION: As the illegitimate son of the Crown Prince, young Fitz holds a difficult position in the royal court of the Kingdom of the Six Dutchies. Threats to the Kingdom, both from outside of its borders and from within, will force Fitz to consider where his true loyalties lie.
Review: Eragon – Christopher Paolini
Book one of the Inheritance Cycle – when Eragon finds a mysterious stone in the forest, he initially takes it home to sell. However, he realises that it is in fact a dragon egg – and Eragon is thrust into a dangerous adventure.
Review: Conqueror’s Moon – Julian May
Part one in the Boreal Moon Trilogy – Prince Conrig Wincantor has the ambition to unify the island of High Blengholme under Cathran Sovereignty. With the help of the sorceress Ullanoth and Deveron Austrey, his secret spy, he sets in motion his daring plan.
Curator Conversation: Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy
In this special in-depth conversation – including spoilers – Peter and Jop will dive into the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.
Review: Chappie – Neill Blomkamp
A software developer testing an advanced AI program gets kidnapped by gangsters looking to hack police robots for a heist – and end up raising the AI they accidentally captured.
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