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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Speaking in Bones (Temperance Brennan, #18) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
This was a good mystery, full of twists, and fast paced. Tempe thinks she knows who killed Hazel and who the remains belong to only to find herself proven wrong. I was kept guessing right along with her. While I really enjoyed the mystery, Tempe's indecision regarding her on again / off again relationship with Detective Ryan was starting to get to me. There was some resolution on that front near the end though, which is why the book gets 4 stars from me instead of 3.
***Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
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***Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
See full review at <a href="http://wp.me/p5UQAe-fg">The Book's the Thing</a>
Bysa (2 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Sep 19, 2018
I think OCD characters are overdone these days. Whenever I encounter one, I literally cringe.
I was annoyed with the slow progression before I even made it half way through the book. It was rather confusing at times.
I expected a less than reliable narrator given the title, but the misdirection was not executed well and ultimately irritated me.
The plot twists used were not believable. I found myself thinking the storyline was convoluted. Fiction or not, the reader expects believability.
I give 3 stars because although I'm not a fan of the storyline or theme, the author still put out two hundred and forty some odd pages of error free type and tried. Kudos to them for that.
I was annoyed with the slow progression before I even made it half way through the book. It was rather confusing at times.
I expected a less than reliable narrator given the title, but the misdirection was not executed well and ultimately irritated me.
The plot twists used were not believable. I found myself thinking the storyline was convoluted. Fiction or not, the reader expects believability.
I give 3 stars because although I'm not a fan of the storyline or theme, the author still put out two hundred and forty some odd pages of error free type and tried. Kudos to them for that.
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Eleanor Luhar (47 KP) rated The Firebird Chronicles: Through the Uncrossable Boundary in Books
Jun 24, 2019
The final book in this trilogy is called <em>Through the Uncrossable Boundary</em>. I think you can guess what that means.
In my opinion, this was the strongest book of the three. Again, it still had a fair few errors, but it was unpredictable and unique. Everything was finally explained in full, and the ending was tidy and satisfying. There was loss and heartbreak, and massive revelations.
Basically, Fletcher and Scoop end up in our world. While this is a little predictable, and some of the following events may be a little cheesy, I think it was quite good. It was a nice ending to the trilogy.
3 stars for the final book.
In my opinion, this was the strongest book of the three. Again, it still had a fair few errors, but it was unpredictable and unique. Everything was finally explained in full, and the ending was tidy and satisfying. There was loss and heartbreak, and massive revelations.
Basically, Fletcher and Scoop end up in our world. While this is a little predictable, and some of the following events may be a little cheesy, I think it was quite good. It was a nice ending to the trilogy.
3 stars for the final book.
Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated The Wives in Books
Aug 13, 2020
I honestly went back and forth on how to properly rate this book. It was a quick read, but I almost gave up in a couple spots. The beginning was frustrating, with the MC encountering and complaining about problems she obviously put herself in. Then the twists started coming, and every time I thought I had it figured out, another twist hit, down to the literal last page. Did I absolutely love it? Not really. It was fine. Wild towards the end even. I'd probably give the beginning 2/5 stars, the middle 3/5, and the ending 4/5. And that's all I feel I can say without spoilers. 🤣
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Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Monsters (2010) in Movies
May 4, 2018
Whack
When a probe crash lands in Central America, large creatures form and begin to take over. Journalist Andrew Kaulder (Scoot McNairy) is hired by his boss to find his daughter, who is stranded in Central America, and bring her home.
Acting: 8
Very strong performances from the two stars of the film. The acting was far from the problem here. It was everything else. Whitney Able plays Sam Wynden, the woman Andrew was hired to rescue. Her display of emotions are well-ranged and believable. You can feel her dismay, her fear as she moves from one scene to the next. Truly a talent that I enjoyed watching work in her craft.
Beginning: 10
Characters: 1
Cinematography/Visuals: 3
Conflict: 3
Genre: 0
Memorability: 2
Pace: 1
Plot: 7
Resolution: 5
Overall: 40
Nothing eventful really happens for the majority of the film. Like nothing. Not even exaggerating. I could rip this film apart, but you see the numbers. I don't need to waste my time. Don't waste yours either. Stay away from Monsters. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Acting: 8
Very strong performances from the two stars of the film. The acting was far from the problem here. It was everything else. Whitney Able plays Sam Wynden, the woman Andrew was hired to rescue. Her display of emotions are well-ranged and believable. You can feel her dismay, her fear as she moves from one scene to the next. Truly a talent that I enjoyed watching work in her craft.
Beginning: 10
Characters: 1
Cinematography/Visuals: 3
Conflict: 3
Genre: 0
Memorability: 2
Pace: 1
Plot: 7
Resolution: 5
Overall: 40
Nothing eventful really happens for the majority of the film. Like nothing. Not even exaggerating. I could rip this film apart, but you see the numbers. I don't need to waste my time. Don't waste yours either. Stay away from Monsters. Don't say I didn't warn you.