The Dead Mountaineer's Inn, novel by the Strugatsky brothers (1970)
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Article updated: 2021.11.18
The The Dead Mountaineer's Inn is novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky. The book was reviewed by Kadmon.
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Product: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: The Dead Mountaineer's Inn novel (1970)
Writer: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky
Original title: Аркадий Стругацкий и Борис Стругацкий: Отель «У Погибшего Альпиниста» / Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: The Dead Mountaineer's Inn
Series: -
Previous entries in the series: -
Setting: fantasy Earth
Date of publication: 1970
English edition: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: The Dead Mountaineer's Inn, Publisher: Melville House, Date of publication: 2015, Translated by: Josh Billings
Hungarian edition: Arkagyij Sztrugackij és Borisz Sztrugackij: Fogadó a Halott Alpinistához, Publisher: Móra Ferenc Könyvkiadó / Kozmosz Könyvek, Date of publication: 1981, Translated by: Földeák Iván
Product type: Novel, 150+ pages, Genre: contemporary fantasy, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, crime story, criminal investigation
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Reading: Recent (2020.01), it's my first reading of the novel
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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The The Dead Mountaineer's Inn is a novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky, published in 1970. The version I've read is the Hungarian edition, published by Kozmosz Könyvek in 1981. This is a story of an investigation, set somewhere in Scandinavia of the 1960s, where strange things happen to guests trapped in a hotel. The characters are varied, the events are interesting. I liked the The Dead Mountaineer's Inn book from the Strugatsky brothers, it was fun from start to finish.
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Definitely Maybe, novel by the Strugatsky brothers (1977)
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Article updated: 2023.07.30
The Definitely Maybe is a novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky. The book was reviewed by Kadmon.
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Product: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: Definitely Maybe novel (1974)
Writer: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky
Original title: Аркадий Стругацкий и Борис Стругацкий: За миллиард лет до конца света / Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: One Billion Years Before the End of the World
Series: -
Previous entries in the series: -
Setting: fantasy Earth
Date of publication: 1976-1977 (in Знание — сила / Knowledge is Power magazine)
English edition: Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky: Definitely Maybe, Publisher: Macmillan, Date of publication: 1978, Translated by: ?
Hungarian edition: Arkagyij Sztrugackij és Borisz Sztrugackij: Egymilliárd évvel a világvége előtt, Publisher: Móra Ferenc Könyvkiadó / Kozmosz Könyvek, Date of publication: 1978, Translated by: Földeák Iván
Product type: Novel, 150+ pages, Genre: contemporary fantasy, Features: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, Style: conversations
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Reading: Recent (2020.01), it's my first reading of the novel
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)
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The Definitely Maybe is a novel by Arkady Strugatsky & Boris Strugatsky, published in 1976. The version I've read is the Hungarian edition, published by Kozmosz Könyvek in 1978. It is a drama about researchers who face strange phenomena, hindering their works. I did not enjoy the book from the Strugatsky brothers, but it might be interesting for those who'd like to know more about the Russian reality under the Soviet regime.
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Jurassic Park, novel by Michael Crichton for the Jurassic Park series (1990) - Book review by Kadmon
Jurassic Park, novel by Michael Crichton (1990)
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Article updated: 2021.11.18
The Jurassic Park is novel by Michael Crichton. The book was reviewed by Kadmon.
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Product: Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park novel (1990)
Original title: Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park
Series: Jurassic Park
Previous entries in the series: -
Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth (Jurassic Park universe)
Date of publication: 1990
Hungarian edition: Michael Crichton: Őslénypark / Prehistoric Animal Park, Publisher: Maecenas Könyvkiadó, Date of publication: 1992, Translated by: Boris János,
Hungarian translation based on: Michael Chrichton: Jurassic Park, Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Date of publication: 1990
Product type: Novel, 500+ pages, Genre: futuristic techno-thriller, Features: futuristic, thriller, techno-thriller, action, adventure
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Reading: Recent (2020.01), it's not my first reading of the novel
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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The Jurassic Park is a novel by Michael Crichton, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1990. The version I've read is the Hungarian edition, published by Maecenas Könyvkiadó in 1992. Jurassic Park is an adventure story, set in the near future on a dinosaur-based theme park, where everything goes wrong. Crichton's writing is captivating. He is able to show us a believable character in a page or two. I recommend the Jurassic Park book for anyone who would like to read a thrilling adventure story.
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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, movie (2019) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2024.06.26
The Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is a futuristic fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, movie (2019)
Original title: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Series: Star Wars
Setting: Star Wars universe
Previous entries in the series: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, movie (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie (2017)
Product type: Film, Genre: Futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: action, adventure
Release: 2019.12.16
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2019.12), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker movie, a futuristic fantasy adventure movie from 2019. It's about the Resistance rebels trying to protect the galaxy from the superweapon of the First Order. The film is visually astounding, the action scenes look good, though lack any kind of tension. The storytelling is also lacking, but you might enjoy it if you can sit back and don't want to think. I did not enjoy the The Rise of Skywalker film, but I can imagine some could find it interesting.
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Although the trailer does spoil parts of the Terminator: Dark Date film, I think it's a good indication of what will you get if you watch the movie.
Terminator: Dark Fate movie (2019) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2023.04.01
The Terminator: Dark Fate is a futuristic adventure / action film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Terminator: Dark Fate movie (2019)
Original title: Terminator: Dark Fate
Series: Terminator
Setting: contemporary Earth / future fantasy Earth (Terminator universe)
Previous entries in the series: The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991). The movie probably disregards Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), Terminator Genisys (2015), and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009).
Product type: Film, Genre: futuristic adventure / action, Features: futuristic, action, adventure, time travel, Style: bad characterisation
Release: 2019.10.23
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: Very recent (2019.11), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Terminator: Dark Fate movie, a futuristic adventure / action movie for the Terminator series from 2019. It's about a group of people trying to survive the relentless attacks of a killer robot from the future. I don't recommend the Terminator: Dark Fate film.
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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2021.06.29
The Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi is a futuristic fantasy adventure film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie (2017)
Original title: Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Series: Star Wars
Setting: Star Wars universe
Previous entries in the series: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Sequels: Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, movie (2019)
Product type: Film, Genre: Futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: action, adventure
Release: 2017.12.15
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2017.12), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi, movie, a futuristic fantasy adventure movie from 2017. It's about the Resistance rebels defending against the First Order rebels. It's a visually nice movie, with great action scenes, without any substantial story or logic behind it. I was somewhat disappointed by the The Last Jedi film, but even I have to admit that Disney keeps the stories very even in quality.
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Grave Encounters 2 movie (2012) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2022.11.09
The Grave Encounters 2 is a horror film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Grave Encounters 2 movie (2012)
Original title: Grave Encounters 2
Series: Grave Encounters
Previous entries in the series: Grave Encounters movie (2011)
Product type: Film, Genre: Horror, Style: video mashup, handheld camera, shaky cam, bad editing, ghosts
Release: 2012.10.02
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2017.06), first time
Rating: Very bad (1- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Very bad (1- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Grave Encounters 2 movie, a horror movie from 2012. It's a video mashup about a film crew investigating the events of the first movie. This is even worse than the first one, I don't recommend the Grave Encounters 2 film to anyone.
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Grave Encounters movie (2011) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2022.11.09
The Grave Encounters is a horror film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Grave Encounters movie (2011)
Original title: Grave Encounters
Series: Grave Encounters
Product type: Film, Genre: Horror, Style: Found footage, handheld camera (shaky cam), bad editing, ghosts
Release: 2011.06.01
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2017.06), first time
Rating: Bad (1 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Very bad (1- out of 3 points)
This is my review of the Grave Encounters movie, a found footage style horror movie from 2011. It's about a film crew investigating a haunted house. After a weak beginning, the story gets slightly better, but the Grave Encounters film was still a disappointing experience for me.
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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, movie (2015) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
Watch the trailer in: English - Hungarian
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Article updated: 2021.06.29
The Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) is a futuristic fantasy adventure film, part of the Star Wars series. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, movie (2015)
Original title: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Series: Star Wars
Setting: Star Wars universe
Previous entries in the series: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy
Sequels: Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017), Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Product type: Film, Genre: Futuristic fantasy adventure, Style: action, adventure
Release: 2015.12.14
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2016.01), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens movie, a futuristic fantasy adventure movie from 2015. It's about the Resistance rebels trying to protect the New Republic from the superweapon of the First Order. The film is visually okay, the actors and the action scenes are good. The storytelling is lacking, the characters and the story is not very interesting. I did not enjoy the The Force Awakens film, but I can imagine some could find some it good.
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