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David McK (3557 KP) rated Concrete Jungle in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
CJ
Concrete Jungle
Nathan Archer
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I'm not sure which came first, but at the very start you could be forgiven for thinking you're reading Predator 2: the Novelisation, as it is almost an identikit retelling of that film. After a while, however, it does head off on it's own territory, taking in the Colombian jungle of the first film before heading back to New York for the final throw-down.

It's not the best book I've ever read (or even the best based on characters in a film), but it's also not the worst. Passes a few days (two or so) easy reading, at the very least.
  
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Book Divas (227 KP) rated If You Leave This Farm: The Dream Is Destroyed in Books

Dec 12, 2017  
IY
If You Leave This Farm: The Dream Is Destroyed
Amanda Farmer | 2014
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review when I signed up to host the book tour.

Four and a half Stars

This story, which is based on actual events in the life of the author took me completely by surprise, especially since this genre is not a usual read for me. In this book, Amanda Farmer allows us to bear witness to the joy and struggles she faced growing up as a Mennonite living and working on the family's farm and she also shed light on the beliefs of the Mennonite community.

I am in awe of her because she truly went through so much and was still able to maintain her faith and achieve her dreams while dealing with a domineering father, chores, and studies. It takes a resilient and strong person to overcome the things she faced. The story as it is told flowed smoothly and I often found myself crying. This is a book that everyone should read as I believe it inspires you to truly follow your dreams.