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Trish (4 KP) rated The Zen of Fish: The Story of Sushi, from Samurai to Supermarket in Books
Feb 8, 2018
A non fiction book that read more like a fiction novel. I learned so much about sushi and fish. I now have a much better understanding when I go to my local sushi restaurant. I enjoyed the characters and following their journey through sushi school. If you have any interest in sushi, pick this up. You learn the facts while getting to know the characters. best of both worlds.
Dana (24 KP) rated The Sleeper and the Spindle: Winner of the Cilip Kate Greenaway Medal 2016 in Books
Mar 23, 2018
This was a really cool adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. I love the dark twist (in opposition to the Disney, not the Grimm) Gaiman gives the story. I listened to the audio book and it was more of a story play than a regular reading of the story itself. All I can say was it was incredible. Great job Gaiman! I can't wait to see if you do something like this again!
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Misbehaving in Books
Feb 13, 2018
Short but sweet, naughty and nice, and sooooo funny, Tiffany Reisz has done it again. A brilliant read for an afternoon, and it's really easy to get along with that its as if you already know the characters.
Such a thoughtful wedding pressie from a character from another book ( sorry, i am not giving it away ;-))
I love the Bell hop, I think I might need more of him x
Such a thoughtful wedding pressie from a character from another book ( sorry, i am not giving it away ;-))
I love the Bell hop, I think I might need more of him x
Chrissie-ann (78 KP) rated Annihilation (2018) in Movies
Jul 7, 2018
Mind bending and such a visual experience
I can understand why people may not enjoy this film but, I found it really captivating. By the end you 're left with more questions than answers after such a mind boggling journey throughout the film. The visuals in it are stunning and the cast is strong. I enjoyed watching this film a lot when I don't usually like sci fi films.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) in Movies
Sep 29, 2018 (Updated Sep 29, 2018)
When I sat down to watch this movie when it initially came out, I wasn't sure what to expect, I knew that I'd probably be rolling my eyes a lot. But, I actually found this film completely hilarious. The premise is ridiculous, and a lot of the humor is raunchy, but it wasn't too much, in my opinion.
Also, it's a plus that young/hot Sebastian Stan is in this film.
Also, it's a plus that young/hot Sebastian Stan is in this film.
Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated Wives, Fiancees, and Side-Chicks of Hotlanta in Books
Oct 1, 2018
I had such high hopes for this! I'm a huge rhoa fan and enjoyed a couple other books by other housewives. I looked forward to reading this for months! What a disappointment! I didn't like the undeveloped characters, there wasn't much of an actual plot, and the writing was just awful. I can't help but wonder where the editor was in the publishing process cause this is just sloppy imo.
Deborah (162 KP) rated Love, Lies and Lizzie (21st Century Austen, #4) in Books
Dec 21, 2018
This wasn't great literature, but then I never expected it to be. It is a nice, easy read though and I thought it worked well as a modern version of P&P, although the second half of the book could have been drawn out a little more I thought - it's not clear exactly what happens to Wickham for example, and I do like my poetic justice to be well served!
Deborah (162 KP) rated The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer in Books
Dec 19, 2018
I wanted to read this after seeing Kate Summerscale at the Hay Festival talking about the book. I found that I felt very different at the end of the talk to how I felt at the beginning!
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
Millie (22 KP) rated The Art of Falling in Books
Jan 27, 2020
This was a beautiful take on a lot of powerful themes - love, loss, and life. I appreciated it even though I'm not a dancer which I believes speaks for the book itself. The language was lyrical and I enjoyed how everything came full circle in the end.
*Although I did receive this book for free through Goodreads First Reads, all of my thoughts and opinions are my own.
*Although I did receive this book for free through Goodreads First Reads, all of my thoughts and opinions are my own.
Trude (5 KP) rated The Witcher in TV
Jan 9, 2020
Not a rival to GOT
Personally i think its a complicated storyline to follow and doesnt really flow. I found myself having to force myself to carry on watching it and it never really grabbed meand engrossed me.
I have seen a lot of reviews that have said it rivals or is better than GOT, i have to disagree GOT captivated me from the get go and the Witcher just didnt
I have seen a lot of reviews that have said it rivals or is better than GOT, i have to disagree GOT captivated me from the get go and the Witcher just didnt