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German Aircraft Instrument Panels: Volume 2
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This latest book in the new series called INSIDE features more detailed colour illustrations of the...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated StarCrossed in Books
Jan 6, 2021
This book seemed to get dragged out for an extra 150+ pages, and I expected some really big cataclysmic showdown in those pages after all the build up of the previous 400 but nope. Instead of a bang it ended with a pop.
I was very disappointed, although I had been losing interest since just over half way. There was just too much filler and not enough happening in the book to keep my interest.
My interest in YA Paranormal has just nosedived completely. I won't be continuing the series.
I was very disappointed, although I had been losing interest since just over half way. There was just too much filler and not enough happening in the book to keep my interest.
My interest in YA Paranormal has just nosedived completely. I won't be continuing the series.
Tom Turner (388 KP) rated Storm Front: The Dresden Files, Book 1 in Books
Apr 29, 2021
If you've been in the realm of the internet that discusses the Fantasy Fiction, you will know about The Dresden Files. This book has been on my list for who knows how long, and I'm glad I've finally got around to it. I wouldn't say this was the best book I've read, but knowing that the series only gets better and better, the bar was set pleasing high for continuing this world. It set the stage for what is to come, and I'm looking forward to discovering more.
Tom Turner (388 KP) rated The Blinding Knife (Lightbringer, #2) in Books
Apr 30, 2021
<strong>A worthwhile chore</strong>
I must admit, this was a chore to get through. But it came together in the end. I struggle something with Week's prose. There are some habits of his that just erk me somewhat. I also haven't read many series bigger than a trilogy, so the overall arc is feeling perhaps a little steep for me at the moment. I'm sure it's as much me as it is the book. Saying all this I never felt like DNFing it, and definitely moving onto book 3 imminently.
I must admit, this was a chore to get through. But it came together in the end. I struggle something with Week's prose. There are some habits of his that just erk me somewhat. I also haven't read many series bigger than a trilogy, so the overall arc is feeling perhaps a little steep for me at the moment. I'm sure it's as much me as it is the book. Saying all this I never felt like DNFing it, and definitely moving onto book 3 imminently.
Jay Z recommended The Celestine Prophecy (Celestine Prophecy, #1) in Books (curated)
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Sweet Peril (Sweet, #2) in Books
Jan 12, 2021
Yeah, I really really liked this one, and even bought the last book in the trilogy before I finished it because I am that hooked on the story and in need of knowing how it's all going to end. I've found it very addictive and all my other books have gone on the backburner while I finish this series. If you haven't read it yet, you really should. Amazing!
I love all the Neph gang; Kaiden, Blake, Kopano, Marna...not too sure about Ginger yet, though.
Straight onto book 3!
I love all the Neph gang; Kaiden, Blake, Kopano, Marna...not too sure about Ginger yet, though.
Straight onto book 3!
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Prodigy in Books
Sep 5, 2019
It took me a while to get into this, what with it being a few years since I read the first book, but I remembered bits.
There was a bit of a surprise thrown in but by the time it came about I was kind if expecting something like that to happen anyway.
I'm going to have to read the third and final book in the series just to see if they manage to reunite the Americas but I'm not too excited about it all.
Off to start it now.
There was a bit of a surprise thrown in but by the time it came about I was kind if expecting something like that to happen anyway.
I'm going to have to read the third and final book in the series just to see if they manage to reunite the Americas but I'm not too excited about it all.
Off to start it now.
Know Your Farm Machinery
Book
Know Your Farm Machinery follows on from the successful publication of Know Your Tractors, Know Your...
Andrew Koltuniuk (770 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Books
May 26, 2020
The second book in the Harry Potter series, it's a wonderful book that slowly begins dealing with deeper and deeper subjects. One of the things that I greatly appreciate about Harry Potter, is how Rowling was able to slowly dig deeper and deeper for her readers especially as they began to grow up. And since I read them all for the first time when I was older, it gave me an advantage because I was able to see exactly how she wove all of these amazing and incredible threads together!
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Gunslinger in Books
Dec 26, 2020
Not the best start
As anyone who has read any of my other reviews will know, I'm a huge Stephen King fan. However I spent a large amount of time avoiding the Dark Tower series because I didn't think it would be any good. In 2015 I finally caved and gave it a go, and it became my all time favourite book series. 5 years later, I feel the time is right to read it again.
King himself has said he isn't entirely pleased with The Gunslinger, the first novel in the series, and I'd be inclined to agree with him. As introductions go, our intro to Roland isn't bad but it doesn't feel anywhere near as engaging and intriguing as the later books in the series. It feels a little convoluted and confusing at times, like we're joining a story not quite at the very start. Admittedly some things are explained later on, but it wouldn't surprise me if a lot of people have given up on this series purely because of this first novel.
For me I can appreciate that this is a good novel and a decent introduction to Roland and the world he lives in, but I will admit it could be better. Reading it again does highlight some of the nods and nuances to later happenings in the series that you didn't quite pick up the first time around. But I will say that if youre planning on reading this series, please don't judge it off this instalment alone.
King himself has said he isn't entirely pleased with The Gunslinger, the first novel in the series, and I'd be inclined to agree with him. As introductions go, our intro to Roland isn't bad but it doesn't feel anywhere near as engaging and intriguing as the later books in the series. It feels a little convoluted and confusing at times, like we're joining a story not quite at the very start. Admittedly some things are explained later on, but it wouldn't surprise me if a lot of people have given up on this series purely because of this first novel.
For me I can appreciate that this is a good novel and a decent introduction to Roland and the world he lives in, but I will admit it could be better. Reading it again does highlight some of the nods and nuances to later happenings in the series that you didn't quite pick up the first time around. But I will say that if youre planning on reading this series, please don't judge it off this instalment alone.