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This boom contains essays which analyze the Hunger Games trilogy from many different viewpoints. It discusses everything from society, to decadence, to reality television and how these aspects of our culture are represented within the series. For the most part the essaya were very well written and researched. A few of them made me think about the books on a deeper level. At the same time though some of them began to sound the same.
If you are a fan of the series you will enjoy the perspectives presented in this collection. Just don't expect too much.
If you are a fan of the series you will enjoy the perspectives presented in this collection. Just don't expect too much.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Couple Next Door in Books
Jul 28, 2017
Great read until the ending
I didn't really know anything about this book, having picked it from the Richard & Judy book club list, but I was pleasantly surprised.
It starts off well, lots of tension and suspense and some interesting flawed charscyers. It has you questioning all of the characters motives to figure out "whodunnit". My issue is that this was dragged out for far too long and that by the time you got to the ending, it was all a little too predictable. Good writing though and i would definitely read any more books by Shari Lapena.
It starts off well, lots of tension and suspense and some interesting flawed charscyers. It has you questioning all of the characters motives to figure out "whodunnit". My issue is that this was dragged out for far too long and that by the time you got to the ending, it was all a little too predictable. Good writing though and i would definitely read any more books by Shari Lapena.
Merissa (13194 KP) rated Garthowen (A Story Of A Welsh Homestead) in Books
Aug 22, 2017
Garthowen (A Story Of A Welsh Homestead) by Allen Raine
This is a gentle story, written and based in the 1800's. It is about one family and their homestead and the people that they meet along the way. It is an interesting view back into what "Old" Wales might have been like, the scenery and the viewpoints. There is a love story within this book but it doesn't dominate.
If you like a gentle story and historical fiction, if you like Wales, then this story is for you.
* Verified Purchase ~ March 2013 *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
If you like a gentle story and historical fiction, if you like Wales, then this story is for you.
* Verified Purchase ~ March 2013 *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Tyra Jade (23 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books
Jul 6, 2017
Story Line (3 more)
Relate-able content (apart from the magic)
Magical
So much detail
The Begining
This is the start of a magical journey. Once you start reading, you won't stop until you've read all 7 and watched all 8 movies. It has so much details. So many people can relate to characters with real life problems from PTSD, Anxiety, ETC and people can relate to the emotions you read about from embarrassment, jealousy and sadness.
Once you're hooked, most of your bank account gets emptied. There's so many add on books, movies and other types of merchandise you can buy.
Once you're hooked, most of your bank account gets emptied. There's so many add on books, movies and other types of merchandise you can buy.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Artemis in Books
May 17, 2018
I have to say, I was really disappointed in this book. I was expecting something great, but, I really just wanted to stop reading halfway through. All I could think about while reading was how much money I could get from half price books when I go to sell it in a few days.
The lead character, Jazz, was just annoying and unlikable. The dialogue was weak and the characters were one-dimensional. I think my expectations were way too high, because I loved The Martian. Overall, I wish I could get the hours of my life back.
The lead character, Jazz, was just annoying and unlikable. The dialogue was weak and the characters were one-dimensional. I think my expectations were way too high, because I loved The Martian. Overall, I wish I could get the hours of my life back.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Girl In The Mirror in Books
Feb 15, 2019
"Girl in the Mirror" is one of those Jackie Collins-lite books; a mixture of Lifetime movies, soap operas and Jacqueline Susanne. I occasionally have an urge for such type a book and I have to say that this was an entertaining one! The story was rather engaging, the characters were just about as good as they could be for this type of book (I don't mean that disparagingly in any way), and it was an easy, breezy read. Yes, a lot of it is implausible and the surprises really aren't, but it's pure fun and fluff! :)
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated The Immortals: Evermore in Books
Feb 27, 2019
I read the first four a while back and went straight out as I was sucked in by the writing and I just wanted more!!
I have just read the fifth about 1 month ago.
I love how she is a weird kid, with weird 'powers' but I also love how she becomes her own women and struggles through it and comes out on top. All five books are fantastic and I cant wait for the 6th final book to come out just to see if true love really can conquer all in the face of adversity.
I have just read the fifth about 1 month ago.
I love how she is a weird kid, with weird 'powers' but I also love how she becomes her own women and struggles through it and comes out on top. All five books are fantastic and I cant wait for the 6th final book to come out just to see if true love really can conquer all in the face of adversity.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Three of Hearts in Books
Jan 30, 2018
This one was a very interesting story. the characters and plot kept my attention. some parts were very ehh at times but overall i enjoyed it.
I love books about musicians and I love that when Haylee got down the boys picked her back up. The sexyness between the 3 of them was amazing. The m/m parts were hott... and all 3 together were hott. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book and see how it all goes. I love that they got their HEA and it was a very good story.
I love books about musicians and I love that when Haylee got down the boys picked her back up. The sexyness between the 3 of them was amazing. The m/m parts were hott... and all 3 together were hott. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book and see how it all goes. I love that they got their HEA and it was a very good story.
Hana Wilsei (7 KP) rated Coffin Road in Books
Jan 19, 2018 (Updated Jan 19, 2018)
The MCs of this book are simply not as likably as Fin MacLeod of The Lewis Trilogy. For most of this book, the MC (the one in 1st person) is unsure of who he is, though it seems obvious that he is related to another MC. As someone who experienced traumatic amnesia, I know that the character's amnesia is well done, but as a reader I didn't like it--it lasted too long. This was a good read, just not as thrilling as his other books.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2400 KP) rated The Cat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who... #26) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
It's the beginning of summer, and things are hoping in Pickax County. They are breaking ground for a new bookstore and the town of Brrr is celebrating 200 years. Oh yeah, and a body is found on Qwill's property. But since none of the characters seem to care about that, the mystery kind of whimpers along. If you love the characters, you'll enjoy the book, but there's hardly any plot. Par for the course for the later books of the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-cat-who-talked-turkey-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-cat-who-talked-turkey-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.