Valerian

The official novelization of the blockbuster movie, written and directed by visionary Luc Besson

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. 

My thoughts:

I should watch the movie, I do like movies, but for some reason this one has gone me by (except for your posts Greg, yes I have seen those.) And it's sci-fi, got to love those.

Oh, and it seems to be these really popular French books, I sadly did not know that either. Seems they were published in the 70s.

Anyway, Valerian and Laureline works for peace in the galaxy. He loves to flirt, she is all business. And now they need to stop something bad (being vague here) from happening.

It was very light and fun. Easy sci-fi, a bit of banter, some action and some cool aliens. It did feel very YA too, I have no idea if it was meant to be, but I was surprised when he was 27? or something like that. But then it's not like I want the agency recruiting teens, no, a captain and 27 is perfect. I can believe he has been in the business for years then. But it can be YA like if maybe it is aimed at a younger crowd?

Cover

Well obvi the movie poster, ha

Paperback, 280
Published July 25th 2017 by Titan Books (UK)
Sci.fi
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