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  • “Leviathan Wakes” by James S.A. Corey: Humanity’s Reckoning in the Dark Depths of Space

    “Leviathan Wakes” by James S.A. Corey: Humanity’s Reckoning in the Dark Depths of Space

    Leviathan Wakes is not just a novel; it’s a stark warning about humanity’s hubris as we venture into our chaotic future among the stars. It dares us to confront our darkest flaws amidst cosmic intrigue and moral dilemmas.

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    Nuno

    November 14, 2024

    4 min read

  • “All Systems Red” (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells: An Unlikely Hero’s Existential Quest in the Depths of Space

    “All Systems Red” (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells: An Unlikely Hero’s Existential Quest in the Depths of Space

    Martha Wells’s “All Systems Red” upends sci-fi norms with Murderbot, a rogue security robot yearning for solitude amid corporate chaos. Its sarcastic introspections unveil deeper themes of identity, agency, and reluctant humanity.

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    Nuno

    November 11, 2024

    4 min read

  • “Between Two Fires”: Horror, Plague, and the Apocalypse in Buehlman’s Dark Fantasy

    “Between Two Fires”: Horror, Plague, and the Apocalypse in Buehlman’s Dark Fantasy

    Dive into Christopher Buehlman’s Between Two Fires, where medieval horror meets apocalyptic despair. A knight and a girl navigate a plague-ravaged world, where Heaven and Hell clash, raising haunting questions about salvation and damnation.

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    Nuno

    October 31, 2024

    4 min read

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Keeping up with the Empire ✨
I write about books and stuff 📚🇵🇹

Stopped by Re-Read yesterday, where you can stock Stopped by Re-Read yesterday, where you can stock up on stories for less than the price of a Starbucks run! The deal? 5 books for just 15€—I mean, how could I resist? There’s a limit of 10 books per person, but that just means another trip is inevitable.

Of course, first picks were for the kids! 🐣🐥

From classics to new finds, there’s something here for everyone. If you haven’t been to @rereadlisboa_roma yet, consider this your sign to go. Happy readings! 

#BookHaul #ReRead #BooksOnABudget #BookLover #BookCommunity #ReadingGoals
Almost on Xmas Eve we did a quick stop at @rereadl Almost on Xmas Eve we did a quick stop at @rereadlisboa_roma , an awesome used books store in Av.de Roma(5 books for €15? Don’t mind if I do.), we bought some sweets from a cozy neighborhood shop, and a went for a stroll through Lisbon’s Christmas Wonderland. And as we all settle down for the next few days🎄✨ A gentle reminder: while the holidays sparkle for some, they weigh heavy for others. Wherever you are, however you’re feeling—I hope you’re okay. ❤️
🤓take notes everyone 📝📚🎄 #MondayWisdo 🤓take notes everyone 📝📚🎄

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💌 Maybe we’re all a little too good at justif 💌 Maybe we’re all a little too good at justifying the monstrous. 🤔

#booklovers #BookCommunity #Bibliophile #Bookish #Bookstagram #ReadMoreBooks #ReadingNook #ReadersOfInstagram #shelfgoals #veschwab #vicious
Ok we need to talk about this trilogy and movie ad Ok we need to talk about this trilogy and movie adaptation.

How the f*ck did Doug Liman, the same guy who gave us the masterpiece that was Edge of Tomorrow, looked at the dumpster fire that is Chaos Walking (movie) and said, ‘Yep, this is fine, run with it’?

Not even Tom Holland’s charisma, Daisy Ridley’s leftover Jedi mind tricks, or Mads Mikkelsen’s god-tier aura were enough to save this absolute trainwreck. The movie faceplanted off a cliff and took Patrick Ness’s incredible Chaos Walking books with it. 

I was anxious for the adaptation because I absolutely loved the books. And color me (shelf)shocked they are everything the movie refused to be. Instead, we got flattened characters, butchered plotlines, and pacing that drags like a corpse through the mud. It’s an insult to the source material and to the actors who clearly deserved better. 
Am I screaming into the Noise, or do you feel the same? Books or movies? Which one won this fight for you?

#ChaosWalking #Bookstagram #BookAdaptations #TomHolland #DaisyRidley #MadsMikkelsen #PatrickNess #BooksVsMovies #ShelfShockedReviews
New week, same chaos 🧛🏻‍♂️🚀🫠 #M New week, same chaos 🧛🏻‍♂️🚀🫠

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#WeeklyWisdom
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