Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol
Sometimes you just have to read a book to see if the hype is justified.
Unfortunately, Dan Brown did not deliver in spades.
He certainly gives the reader what they want. More Robert Langdon, more semi-scientific jibber jabber and an eccentric villain, but the concept is so far from original that even the little twists cannot save the novel form being a simple repeat of his earlier novels.
Avatar
James Cameron even had me under his spell. I assume enough has been said about his latest project. With the story being derivative, the cinematics spectacular and Checkov's gun being fired on almost every account.
The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya
Where The Melancholy needed the set-up for all the characters, the second novel could just jump right into the action.
The school festival is approaching and Haruhi would not be herself if she was not setting out to get the best project done before then. So a movie starring everyone's favourite bombshell upperclassman Mikuru should be all she needs.
But of course, Haruhi's overactive imagination and reality altering powers kick in to Kyon's dismay. The same andros ex machina comes to the rescue, so I am hoping that this is not going to be a frequently recurring mechanic.
Frank Beddor - ArchEnemy
The first one in the bunch that wow'ed me. In the aftermath of WILMA, King Arch plans his attack on Wondertropolis, whilst Redd and Alyss lay low, biding their time until their imagination comes back. Molly struggles with her failure, as Hatter takes her to the only person he assumes can help them.
The oracular caterpillars steer everyone in the direction they wish and all act as orchestrated.
In this final part of the trilogy, all loose ends are tied together, the possibility for any sequel is brilliantly snuffed out and although not happy, the survivors live ever after.
Allo Allo, the stage play
Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft did their best to make an adaptation if their innuendo laden series. With all players but René and Edith performing multiple parts, the show had a bit of a fourth wall breaking element, with them changing behind the transforming stage, as well as changing mid scene on stage. It is even more hilarious to see Herr Flick take of his coat and walk over to the next table to transform into captain Bertorelli. I laughed and groaned enough that night to make my sides hurt.
Now if only I would finish Wizard and Glass before I start another book.
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