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    Booty Quest

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated The Mystery on Cobbett's Island in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Mystery on Cobbett's Island
Kathryn Kenny | 2005
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Trixie isn't looking for a mystery when she and her friends head to Cobbett's Island. However, their first night there, they find a letter that suggests there is a treasure nearby. With their new friend Peter, can they find it? This is my second favorite book in the series. The characters are wonderful and the plot is very well done.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-mystery-on-cobbetts-island.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Connor Sheffield (293 KP) rated Treasure Planet (2002) in Movies

Jun 6, 2017  
Treasure Planet (2002)
Treasure Planet (2002)
2002 | Action, Animation, Family
8
7.8 (40 Ratings)
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A fun take on the classic Treasure Island tale (1 more)
A very gripping story with a lot of heart
(Personal opinion) I'm not a huge fan of 'space' pirates (1 more)
Predictable even without knowing the story
A fun film for the family
This is probably only the 3rd time I've seen this film in my life. I'm currently reading the classic novel 'Treasure Island' written by Robert Louis Stevenson, and I wanted to watch something similar to it, without watching the actual adaptations of the same name as I do not wish to spoil the events of the few chapters I have not yet read. I knew that Treasure Planet was different in many ways and so I knew it wouldn't be completely true to the story.

So, I would describe Treasure Planet to someone by saying "Think of space pirates, all of whom are different weird looking species of aliens, and a cyborg with one young human looking character who's a stereotypical rebellious teen, even including a history of trespassing with his hover board (referencing a skateboarding rebellious teen).

The film has a lot of connections to the source material with it's story, such as names, and roles within the story, but it has a lot of it's own to offer. As a Disney film you expect certain aspects with the story, and you know what's going to happen moments before it happens, which might take away some of the entertainment factor for some, but if you don't mind it, then it's a decent film. Adapting the classic tale and setting it in space, gives the writers a lot of freedom to make the characters look and act how they want. There's a spider like character, a cat humanoid, a dog humanoid, frog humanoids, a character who appears to be made of stone, and John Silver himself, known in the story for having one leg, actually has robotic replacements for his left side. He has a robotic leg, arm and eye, which add to his somewhat villainous appearance and attitude.

The voice cast for the film is good and each character certainly seems to sound how they look, and when there are the heart filled moments as there are in every Disney film, it really hits you and makes you sympathize with the characters.

Overall this would be a fun film to watch with the kids, and if you grew up with Disney, as I'm sure most people have, but you haven't seen this, I recommend at least giving it a chance. If you don't like it, it's understandable, but it is a fun take on Treasure Island, and the pirate theme as a whole.
  
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Sloane Crosley recommended Slouching Towards Bethlehem in Books (curated)

 
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Joan Didion | 2017 | Biography, History & Politics
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"I don’t remember the first time I read Goodbye to All That, but I do know that a little part of me thinks of it whenever I turn on the air conditioner. Didion is a big picture writer and a vital writer (On Self-Respect is required reading for any woman, Sentimental Journeys for any person). She’s a national treasure, but for me it’s the image of her taking a messy bite of a peach on the sidewalk that feels like the Didion I know."

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Schade Maghan (2 KP) rated Catan in Tabletop Games

Jul 23, 2019  
Catan
Catan
1995 | Economic, Territory Building
9
8.3 (40 Ratings)
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Catan is incredible for replayability. You can play 4000 games and each one will be different. Simple rules keep the game mechanics balanced but also allow for variation. (0 more)
This is a game to play with people who play board games. Catan won't be a party favorite if you and your friends don't usually play tabletop games. (0 more)
An absolute treasure for those who like tabletop games