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Solid characterisation (1 more)
Genuinely terrifying concept when you consider the metaphors
Occasional drawn out tangents (1 more)
"That scene"...
Worth 1100 pages!
As always, Stephen King is able to take an abstract concept and instil it with the purest kind of terror. The characterisation of these young children is really solid and only gets stronger as he distils the essence of their personalities in their adult selves. In the strangest way, it would still be an excellent novel without Pennywise, but the looming threat of this ethereal beast just adds to the mood.
Rickstrong23 (216 KP) rated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) in Movies
Dec 6, 2017
Starwars prequel
I really loved this movie as far as starwars goes .it s beautiful futureistic settings.strong characters who arnt made for just verry young kids .its verry teen to adult storyline.lots of action beliveable and even the smartmouth empire robot is funny yet not too over powering.ive watched this movie 3 times and could watch again.id have ranked it ahead of the first two made starwars movies but they were the first two and still hold a huge place in my heart...well worth the watch.
Fran Donohoe (856 KP) rated Wonder (2017) in Movies
Dec 7, 2017
A great way to gain weight from cheese
This is by no means a bad film in fact it's a very good film, with stellar performances from the young cast the only thing that let's it down is the over the top mushiness from the main adult stars ,I left the cinema feeling like I gain 2 stone from all the cheese ,again not as good as the book but it was well worth the hr and half to watch it
Book Divas (227 KP) rated Phoenix Awakens (The Phoenix, #1) in Books
Dec 12, 2017
I received an ARC when I signed up and was selected to host the book tour. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are my own.
This teen/young adult read is well written with ever developing characters and I enjoyed reading it. You'll find secret socieities, rituals, magic and a developing romance between my two favorite characters, Julia and Graham. I found it hard to put the book down. There are definitely some lose ends so I look forward to reading the next book.
This teen/young adult read is well written with ever developing characters and I enjoyed reading it. You'll find secret socieities, rituals, magic and a developing romance between my two favorite characters, Julia and Graham. I found it hard to put the book down. There are definitely some lose ends so I look forward to reading the next book.
Rickstrong23 (216 KP) rated Logan (2017) in Movies
Jan 2, 2018 (Updated Feb 17, 2018)
Old wolverine
This movie was good .i allways being a xmen fan since i was 10 loved it.i had wondered what would happen later in life and this is a good take on it.sad but drama wise a good adult movie .the realtionship between logan and professer x if you know xmen comics Patrick Stewart is good here and its not your a typical super hero movie they need more drama and feelings darker.beacuse thats something u get in the comics but rarely transfers into movies
Richard (116 KP) rated Power Rangers (2017) in Movies
Jul 13, 2017
Nostalgia (1 more)
The grown up-ness of it
Mediocre (1 more)
No character investment (not including Billy!)
Not good, not bad.
From start to finish, the film left me with a feeling of nostalgia for the TV show I grew up watching. Familiar characters were reintroduced in a way adult me can process and understand, while still maintaining its comic book humour (Krispy Kreme, am I right?). However, the end result just left me feeling OK. That is the only word I have to describe the feeling I got by the end of this film.
LucyB (47 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books
Jul 23, 2017
Rowling does it best!
Ah... I do love the Harry Potter books! I read this one when I was a teen, then recently re-read it to my own children - and it was every bit as great to read it now (as a thirty-something year old adult) as it was originally. That in itself is testament to Rowling's ability to spin a compelling yarn, and her characterisation is wonderful. No wonder we all love it so much...
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Catcher in the Rye in Books
Aug 15, 2017
A necessary book to read as a teenager
Reading J. D. Salinger's renowned book when you're younger makes perfect sense because you can relate to the main character, and his wayward ways while growing up. He's awkward, but most importantly he's on the brink of self-destruction which many teenagers can relate to. As an adult reading it, Holden Caulfield will seem like just an arrogant teenager, but as a young person you'll see he's just trying to find his way in the world, also bringing up awareness of mental health. A classic book.
Michelle (114 KP) rated Marked (House Of Night #1) in Books
Apr 21, 2018
When I first saw this Vampire Y A book I thought it would become a good series to collect as its about a group of kids who have been marked to become Vampires and sent to The House Of Night Vampire School. In the first book we learn about Zoey who has just become a student at the Vampire school. As the series goes on the books get boring. Not one of the best buys in Young Adult fiction.
Bubblesreview (110 KP) rated Looking for Alaska in Books
Feb 5, 2019
Interesting plot (1 more)
It's John green...
Intriguing
Another of John Green, this author is sensational. I've almost read his entire collection, turtles all the way down is next. Back to looking for Alaska, well, this book was very descriptive, it was really easy to follow and all of the characters are very likeable. A great young adult book. The book takes a dramatic twist and gets quite serious and emotional. It was very hard to put this book down! John has a way of writing where it's almost impossible to put his books down.