Escape Velocity

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The Martian

Review: The Martian – Andy Weir

NASA Astronaut Mark Watney was only supposed to be on Mars for 31 days. When a dust storm almost kills him, the rest of the crew leaves – under the impression that their colleague is actually dead…

Review: Cloud Atlas – David Mitchell

Cloud Atlas is a collection of six intertwined short stories spanning across different times, settings, genres and styles, sharing themes and references, forming a single tale told through six beginnings and six ends.

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: City of Dragons – Robin Hobb

Book 3 of The Rain Wild Chronicles – The legendary city of Kelsingra has been found, and captain Leftrin has returned to the Rain wilds to claim their reward. Meanwhile, Malta and Reyn Khuprus are expecting a child…

Review: Dragon Haven – Robin Hobb

Book 2 of The Rain Wild Chronicles – A group of travellers must guide a band of malformed, newly-hatched dragons to a mythical city. As they travel, we see companionships develop, and the dragons keep growing…

Review: The Dragon Keeper – Robin Hobb

Book 1 of The Rain Wild Chronicles – A group of travellers must guide a band of malformed, newly-hatched dragons to a mythical city. Will the Dragon Keepers be able to provide for their charges, or will they become the prey?

Review: Merlin – BBC

A light-hearted yet dramatic BBC 1 retelling of the story of Arthur and Merlin where both are young men who initially dislike each other, but grow to appreciate the other as the show progresses.