Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
9.0
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One year after the events of Final Fantasy XII, the protagonist Vaan is a sky pirate, possessing his...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2204 KP) rated Smile Beach Murder in Books
May 26, 2022
Despite the vacation island setting, this book does have a bit of a more serious tone thanks to Callie’s own past and how the current death impacts some of the characters. It’s a delicate balance that this book handles well. I quickly came to love the characters, and I can only see that love growing as the series progresses. The plot has a bit of a relaxed pace, but it does get us to a logical conclusion. I loved the setting; I can see myself spending a week on the island on vacation. I also appreciated how this book used all the senses to bring the setting to life. This book would be fun on a vacation, but if you are looking for a virtual vacation, you’ll be extra glad you picked this one up.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated National Treasure (2004) in Movies
Jun 24, 2019
Whats next steal the statue of liberty, climb on top of the empire state buliding or climb on top of mount rushmore.
Ripped From the Pages (Bibliophile Mystery #9)
10.0
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When book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright temporarily relocates to her parents’ place in...
Book Divas (227 KP) rated Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book in Books
Dec 12, 2017
Whether you are a fan of Beauty and the Beast or simply just fairy tales then this book is a beautiful treasure that you will cherish for years and years to come.
Night and Day
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As different as night and day, goes the old saying, and this elegant book takes readers through a...
Sally of the Wasteland
Victor Gischler and Tazio Bettin
Book
Sally of the Wasteland is a satirical popcorn adventure peppered with wonderfully grotesque set...
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Map of Lost Memories in Books
Jan 15, 2018
It tells the story of Irene, a museum assistant who gets passed over for a big promotion. When she is so easily dismissed she wants to do something to make a name for herself. With the help of her deceased father's wealthy best friend she goes treasure hunting. She sets out to find the lost Khmer copper scrolls which supposedly tell the as yet unknown history of the Khmer reign in Cambodia.
Yes, there is a good dose of history & politics mixed in throughout the story. Even if you know nothing about the Khmers in Cambodia you can still get into this book & understand the plot lines.
Along her journey from Seattle to the Orient, Irene assembles a misfit band of scientists & treasure hunters...everyone from a drug addicted Khmer scholar to a man who runs the "knowledge" network in Shanghai.
All in all this was a good book. It can be enjoyed by anyone despite the time period setting & the oriental history sprinkled in throughout the text. The story is easy to get lost in once you figure out who is who.
