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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2536 KP) rated The Pawful Truth in Books

Jul 21, 2019  
The Pawful Truth
The Pawful Truth
Miranda James | 2019 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As the Campus Turns
Charlie Harris has decided to indulge his love of history by auditing a class at Athena College. On his first day, he is impressed with his professor, Dr. Carey Warriner, who is obviously popular not only because of his good looks but also because of his abilities as a lecturer. However, part of an exchange between Dr. Warriner and a fellow student as Charlie is leaving concerns Charlie. When that student dies under mysterious circumstances, the campus rumor mill heats up, and Charlie is left to wonder if he is taking a class from a murderer.

Before you ask, yes, Diesel (the “Cat” of Cat in the Stacks) is a very active part of this mystery, and is as charming as ever, although the new kitten in Charlie’s life does his best to steal the show. Honestly, the entire cast of regulars, human and animal, are at their best, and it is always a delight to spend time around these characters. The plot is a little weak, however, feeling more like a soap opera at times and filled with speculation at others. However, it does reach a logical conclusion. Honestly, time with these characters is never really wasted, and I enjoyed my time with them again here.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2536 KP) rated Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra in Books

Jun 30, 2022 (Updated Jun 30, 2022)  
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra
Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra
Stuart Gibbs | 2022 | Children
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Charlie’s Following Cleopatra’s Footsteps
Charlie Thorne is once again on her own, and she’s decided to find out what Cleopatra left behind over two thousand years ago. To do so, she needs to slip into the apartment of a rich Egyptian playboy. Naturally, things don’t go as planned, and Charlie finds herself being chased by not only the man’s security, but several different countries’ agents. Can she dodge them and still find what Cleopatra left behind?

This series has a couple of issues for me. One is Charlie, who can come across as a perfect character for far too long. Eventually, we do see some weaknesses, but it takes a while. I suspect this is something that adults will pick on more than kids do. Then there’s the data dumps. We need some of that information to have the context for the action, but it can get to be a bit much. However, overall, I do like these books, and this one in particular. There are plenty of action sequences and twists. I’m curious where the series is going to go from here. I like the core cast, yes, even Charlie. And I mentioned the action, right? Fans of good stories will enjoy this book.
  
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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Lost City of Z (2017) in Movies

Apr 15, 2017  
The Lost City of Z (2017)
The Lost City of Z (2017)
2017 | Biography, Drama, History
8
6.8 (22 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Director James Gray delivers a haunting, visionary film about Col. Percy Fawcett's disappearance in the Amazon
Critic: Peter Travers
Original score: 3.5 out of 4

Read review: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-the-lost-city-of-z-stars-charlie-hunnam-w475869
  
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Bella Lacy (90 KP) rated The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Books

Jul 26, 2017  
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
7
8.2 (101 Ratings)
Book Rating
Emotional (2 more)
Important topics
Inspirational
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This book talks about a lot of important topics that are sometimes intensely emotional. Charlie is a very well thought out character written beautifully. However, book constantly reference music or movies that are cult classics. It gets annoying.