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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Wishing Spell in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Okay so first of all I'm a nut for good quotations & I feel the need to say this book is FULL of them!! This is going to sound mean but I was pleasantly surprised with what a great author Chris Colfer is. He did a wonderful job putting a new spin on many of the classic fairy tales we all grew up with, without changing them completely. Alex & Conner are fascinating may layered characters. I can't wait to get this book into the hands of a few of the kids in my classroom, they are going to love it!
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Physics of the Dead in Books
Jul 31, 2017
A Kafkaesque bittersweet ghost story
For a first novel, Luke Smitherd has done himself justice bringing together classic existentialism, quite literally, with a touch of magical realism. An incredibly interesting concept discussing the in between phase of purgatory and reincarnation and how as humans, we cease to function without the basic notion of togetherness wrapped up in as easy to follow narrative.
While there were a few holes in terms of lack of character development for the the few people in the plot, the author performed his book well and it held together in the end.
While there were a few holes in terms of lack of character development for the the few people in the plot, the author performed his book well and it held together in the end.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale - Season 1 in TV
Aug 3, 2017
Incredibly powerful (1 more)
Elizabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes is fantastic
Masterful adaptation of Atwood's classic book
There was a lot riding on this TV show, more than 30 years after the original book came out. But it was unbelievably dark, even more so than the book, and completely adjusted for contemporary times. Attacking various structures where women have fought hard for their rights such as the workplace, LGBTQ rights, FGM and pro-choice - this series shows how the state can take those rights away and take control of women's bodies. Extremely grim viewing, it really is a difficult watch.
SummerLGrant (185 KP) rated Wool in Books
Aug 20, 2017
Fantastic plot (2 more)
Intriguing setting with intriguing story
Well thought out world
A future classic
I first bought this book years ago when I was waiting for my bus. The cover had been peeking out at me and the blurb cried out. Information on it was scant but I had a feeling it was going to be good.
High Howey's impressive and, originally, self-published sci-fi is a must-read for fans of the genre. There are plenty twists and turns to keep you going and they become even more important the more you get through the series.
High Howey's impressive and, originally, self-published sci-fi is a must-read for fans of the genre. There are plenty twists and turns to keep you going and they become even more important the more you get through the series.
Sara (80 KP) rated Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 Remix in Video Games
Aug 24, 2017
Brings classic games to a modern system. (1 more)
Brought final mix to tbe United States.
No way to use the original enemy skins. (2 more)
358/2 is just cutscenes and the journal.
Recoded is just cutscenes and the journal
Love these games!
This is one my favorite game series of all times. It gets an 8 mostly due to the fact that 358/2 is unplayable. Other than that the games were updated to include content previously unavalible in North America. This includes the Data Battles in 2 and extra secret bosses in 1. All in all its a great collection to own.
HeathHart77 (8 KP) rated Beauty and the Beast (2017) in Movies
Aug 11, 2017
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It was true to the animated classic that we all know and love!! There was a couple of added scenes and some things were altered for the sake of the live action shoot. My favorite added scene was the trip to where Belle was born, it added so much more to the story and the characters connection with each other. I also loved the development of the character Belle, the way we get more depth and background with her versus what we got in the original animated movie story. All in all I have to say was very impressed with the movie!!!
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Jurassic Park III: Island Survival Game in Tabletop Games
Apr 24, 2018
2 points for plastic dinosaurs.... the rest is useless.
Use the pieces to to come up with your own board game, it would be better than the rules provided anyway. This is your classic (boring and uninteresting) roll and move, but it takes 5 bites to kill a person? T-Rex is usually a one biter, maybe two at best with a puny human. Or at least it should be. Someone make some good rules and post it here. Any aspiring game designers want to take a crack at this one?
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Mysteries of Udolpho in Books
Feb 2, 2019
The Mysteries of Udolpho is commonly known as the first 'Gothic Novel', and is cited in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. I wish that in British Literature/HS European Literature classes in the USA taught this instead of Jane Eyre.
This book is very long, which may seem daunting, but I believe it's worth it. I enjoy Radcliffe's writing style as well. You can really see why this book is used as a template for many gothic novels/films, like Crimson Peak.
Again, this won't be to everyone's taste, but if you like classic literature, I consider it a must-read.
This book is very long, which may seem daunting, but I believe it's worth it. I enjoy Radcliffe's writing style as well. You can really see why this book is used as a template for many gothic novels/films, like Crimson Peak.
Again, this won't be to everyone's taste, but if you like classic literature, I consider it a must-read.
E Riley (6 KP) rated The Secret Garden in Books
Feb 8, 2019
To really appreciate I believe this must be read or reread, as an adult. Not to or for a child, but to yourself. The descriptions of the garden are beautiful, the change in the children can be felt as well as seen. It really is quite remarkable and I'm sad I never knew how good it really was until now.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.
Erin Horner (30 KP) rated Us (2019) in Movies
Jun 1, 2019 (Updated Jun 1, 2019)
I thought this film was really interesting and I didn't know what to expect which is always good. I loved Get Out so I was really excited for this and it didn't disappoint. I think I may need to give it a rewatch because there's a lot of information to take in. Part of it feels like it could be a classic chic flic when the mums are just sitting on the beach together and the other half of it is really spooky and weird. Definitely keeps you on the age of your toes and it's unlike anything I've seen before.