Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Foremost Good Fortune in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This book was interesting on many fronts. I was fascinated to read about life in China & how the author & her family adapted to China. They were just beginning to feel comfortable there, when I author was diagnosed with breast cancer. The book follows their journey through China, the US & back to China. I was entranced with Conley's descriptions of her battle with cancer. I have watched people fight this from the outside & thankfully have not had to experience from the other side. Her thoughts & descriptions gave me a peek into what a cancer patient goes through.
My heart went out to her & her family. I was rooting for her & them through the entire ordeal. I hope she continues to live a long, happy, & healthy life. I look forward to reading more from her!
Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Nov 23, 2017
The line-up for this year’s Costas, which set out to reward the year’s “most enjoyable” books, is female-heavy, with 14 women on the 20-strong list.
The Explorers
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From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by...
children
The Island at the End of Everything
8.0
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Amihan lives on Culion Island, where some of the inhabitants - including her mother - have leprosy....
Wed Wabbit
8.0
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You're called Fidge and you're nearly eleven. You've been hurled into a strange world. You have...
children
Moonrise
7.5
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'They think I hurt someone. But I didn't. You hear? Coz people are gonna be telling you all...
verse capital punishment young adult
Useful Verses
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Richard Osmond's debut collection Useful Verses follows in the tradition of the best nature writing,...
poetry
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Ross (3282 KP) rated Captain Marvel: The Death of Captain Marvel in Books
Jul 31, 2019
Lindsay (1693 KP) rated Zodiac (Zodiac, #1) in Books
Feb 8, 2018 (Updated Apr 9, 2019)
There a blast at her school that she attending and reading stars. Rho is told she has to re-do the test. Though she see something in the first time. She does it with out the measurements unlike her classmates. They all thinks she making up stories. There as event that happens while she with the band. What happens here starts a chain reaction. Only a few students survive the event.
Any of the survivors that survive are sent back to their home planet. Though Rho and her friends end up going to House of Cancer. Everyone is surprised to see all destruction. Things get more exciting once they reach Ocean 6 station on House Cancer.
The book get you hook to wanting more and it even get better. There are adventures throughout the book. There are twist and turns. It keep you guessing at whats going happen. Is he Dark Matter real? Is Rho Guardian of House Cancer? What will happen next? Did the Council do the right thing by taking Guardianship of Rho?
Lisa (8 KP) rated The Fault in Our Stars in Books
Sep 9, 2017
Kim Pook (101 KP) rated Departures (2019) in Movies
Aug 25, 2020
I felt the character of Izzy (Calvin's s crush) was out of place, there was only supposed to be a 3 year age gap but she looks so much older than him, making their dating scenes a very weird viewing in fact it would have been better without their dating scenes.
I did enjoy watching Skye and Calvin's friendship develop though, it was not often someone with such a strong personality would become best friends with someone who was the complete opposite. It also made a change from 2 main characters falling in love.
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated The Master Undone (Inside Out, #3.3) in Books
Feb 13, 2018
Kim Pook (101 KP) rated Irreplaceable You (2018) in Movies
Dec 18, 2020
One day when Abigail goes to the Dr's thinking she is pregnant, she learns she is not pregnant but has stage 4 cancer. Even though it's mentioned at the start, you still feel so sad for her as the couple are so young and happy.
After going to a cancer support group, Abi worries that Sam will go through 'a slut phase' after she's gone, so she sets about trying to find him a new girlfriend.
I thought the movie was mediocre at best. There was a few scenes with over the top humour which ruined the feel of the movie for me. For example the scenes with the Dr at the hospital and the support group, the awful cheesy humour was not necessary. I did enjoy the scenes with Abi and Myran though, but I felt there was no chemistry between Abi and Sam which was a real shame.
Rufus Wainwright recommended The Magic Mountain in Books (curated)
