Science Fiction and Fantasy Comment and Reviews
Given the recent output of post Force Awakens novels it is nice to get a book released that is set prior even to the Phantom Menance. The book focuses on the partnership of Jedi Master Qui-gon-jin and his padawan Obi-wan-Kenobi. The book is written by the very capable Claudia Gray who has produced many Star... Continue Reading →
With all the Star Trek coming down the pipe at us it is reassuring to envelope oneself in the familiar beat of the Star Trek that I grew up with and got me interested in the franchise. Since the end of the series there have been many books that have continued the journey of Picard... Continue Reading →
And so it ends... or rather perhaps and so it begins? This finale to the second season was certainly a visual feast and a rip roaring action adventure but where exactly does it fit in the Star Trek opus. It would be fair to say that Season 2 has been a vast improvement on Season... Continue Reading →
This episodes title refers to partings and despite much activity in the episode no one actually leaves although all the pieces are now in place for the finale. We now have Micheal in a suit ready to pull the Discovery into the future whilst Pike, back on the Enterprise is ready to face down Section... Continue Reading →
As a Science Fiction and Fantasy comment blog it would be extremely remiss of me not to comment on the convention of one of the genres biggest franchises. This weekend saw Celebration come to Chicago with a whole heap of Star Wars news. This is a big year for Star Wars the Skywalker saga of... Continue Reading →
The new range of Star Wars books that have been released since the new canon was established have been hit and miss to say the least, this one however, despite my reservations was a hit. Of all the characters in the Star Wars universe, Padme Amidala was, for me, the least interesting. She filled a... Continue Reading →
The last few episodes of Discovery have been a riveting watch. I have enjoyed the direction the story has been taking it and enjoying it as good entertaining Sci-fi. As a long time Star Trek fan I am still not such how it fits into the family but I for one am willing to give... Continue Reading →
Eaglemosses latest addition to its Battlestar Galactica range is the Original Galactica in all her glory. Whilst the remake Galactica is a beauty to behold there will always be a special place in my heart for the very first one. Its epic size and stately manner belied a subtle power. I love the alligator shape... Continue Reading →
Into the Nebula 