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Well, that was something ... different.

This, essentially, is a scholarly thesis on the use of wargaming in an educational setting - like another reader, I found the first part (about the theory) interesting, the second part - containing example games - less so (perhaps because of my lack of real interest in anything beyond WW1 in the air).

Like being forced to study Shakespeare in school, I found this to somewhat suck the fun out of the activity in question.

Still, YMMV, as the saying goes ...
  
The Winter Sea (Slains #1)
The Winter Sea (Slains #1)
Susanna Kearsley | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
The lyrical writing style: an occasional overblown misstep but overall very good (1 more)
The obvious research and detail
The intertwined story device: not my favorite (1 more)
Some weak story devices and characterization
This book draws obvious parallels with Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, so I was initially skeptical and expected to put it down almost immediately. But beyond the basic framework of the story, everything else about The Winter Sea stands very well on its own. It's not without its weak points, but overall this was a very enjoyable read.
  
Pocahontas (1995)
Pocahontas (1995)
1995 | Action, Animation, Drama
When this movie was announced, little kid me was pumped for it. I read everything I could on Pocahontas, I had the barbies, I had endlessly anticipated it.
I have only seen this movie once, in theaters when it came out. I was beyond disappointed. What the hell was that story? I'm still irritated at it all of these years later, and will never watch it ever again. Woof, this is one of those movies where it was so off in the source material, it was unforgivable.
  
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Tell Me Three Things
8
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
An adorable way to go about some pretty dark things. This book brings in; parental loss, drugs, bullying, and so much more while still feeling almost light.
The good in the book outshines all the bad. While it is a lengthy read there is a lot of side thoughts and discussions that most teens if not anyone would appreciate. The author tries to tackle so much that at points it gets a bit wordy.
Overall I really enjoyed the book, characters, and that ending was beyond perfect.