Friday, November 19, 2010
The Amazon Kindle, arguably amazon's most popular product this eReader feels like it's from the future. It stores a lot of books and is great for when you're on the go, you just choose the books you want to read from the Kindle store and they're sent automaticly to your Kindle through Amazon's wireless service, it's never been easier to get a good book. It's much better for your eyes than reading on a computer or phone screen, with the Kindle's e-ink it reads like a real page of paper so you can read it anywhere with a light source. It's light and small enough to store almost anywhere, so it's great if you travel. It's pretty awesome, and I'd personally recommend it.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Movie Review: Due Date
I went into this movie not expecting anything good, I've never been a fan of Zach Galifianakis, I just never thought of him a funny, and I'd figured Robert Downey Jr. was more of an action person. It is a road trip movie that follows Downey's character through a series of mishaps mainly caused by Galifianakis' character. After getting them both kicked off a plane for the use of the words "terrorist" and "bomb" the two characters must road trip across country to catch the birth of Downey's child It starts a little clunkiely it becomes quite a funny movie while the pair eventually "bond." Not a blockbuster or classic but funny nonetheless, Due Date is worth checking out.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Book Review: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
I picked this book up during my travels in Kingston, and though it is a rather easy read I enjoyed it. Set in the early 20th century it becomes apparent rather quickly that it is set in a world quite different than our own. It is set at the beginning of the Great War and the alliances are formed from by the use of technology. The Triple Entente are the "Darwinist" powers, known for their use of biological creations to aid them, and the Central Powers are known as the "Clankers"who employ kerosene driven mechanical walkers as war machines. The book follows two people from both sides, Prince Aleksandar Ferdinand the son of archduke Franz Ferdinand and prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Deryn Sharp a Scottish girl dressing up as a boy to fly in the British Air Service. In all the book is interesting and a good read, I'd suggest it to anyone who enjoys a good book.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Greetings!
A few things before I get started reviewing books, I'd like to give a short introduction. I've been an avid reader all my life, starting with the Harry Potter series and moving on from there, in recent times I've found myself reading the old classics from 1984 to Moby Dick, but I won't review those (as you've probably been forced to read them in High School.) I'll try to update on a regular basis, though I am rather forgetful so don't blame me for missing a few days. Alright then take care and I'll see you 'round the blogosphere!
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