Search
Search results
Bubblesreview (110 KP) rated This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor in Books
Feb 5, 2019
Funny (2 more)
Very honest
Emotional
10/10!
This is one of my favourite real life books. I love how it's written like a diary. The author is very honest, the stories are a mixture of funny, serious and emotional. The end is also very sad. It's a really eye opener. I wish this book was longer. I could easiy read more of Adams stories.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated I Can't Be Bothered Doing Anything in Books
Nov 14, 2018
A really nice, well thought out book. I will be using the built in diary and planner in order to break the vicious cycle I have been in for a long time. It's like a little pocket pick-me-up. Perhaps aimed more towards others who are younger than me...maybe school age, however, I will keep referring back to this one.
London Review Podcasts
Podcast
LRB-published writers read their own work, introduced by the editors of the London Review of Books....
The Brass Instrument Owner's Handbook
Book
This resource provides professionals, musicians, teachers, students, or individuals with an...
Liberty Boston (93 KP) rated Frankie Stein and the New Ghoul at School (Monster High Diaries, #2) in Books
Mar 15, 2021
Reading the second book I realized these were stand-alone books which makes it easier if you have a later book. Frankie's diary, like Draculaura's, was a fun ride and I enjoyed learning more about one of the more minor characters, Isi. Frankie, as always is full of energy which is contrasted by Isi's quieter personality. Again, it was overall good, quick read.
Neil LaBute recommended I Vitelloni (1953) in Movies (curated)
Luc Horvathova (60 KP) rated The Diary of a Young Girl in Books
Jul 12, 2019
Authentic
It is a great read. Some moments I even feel her pain as a complicated child:D this book is one of a kind as it deals with real life events in real time. It is just as she felt it at that exact moment. Great connection between smart teenager and Jewish refuge hiding for life.
Eleanor Luhar (47 KP) rated The Bunker Diary in Books
Jun 24, 2019
Read the original review: https://bookmarkedreading.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/book-review-the-bunker-diary/
The whole idea of this book really intrigued me. A 16-year-old boy, Linus, is kidnapped off the street and stuck in what appears to be an underground bunker. The book is written as his diary, like the title suggests. There are a few diagrams to help the reader visualise the scene, and it's full of Linus's thoughts and ideas as well as the events that take place.
The ending was so unexpected, and I absolutely adored it. It wasn't a typical happy ending. It wasn't even a resolved ending. Everything sort of just fades out, and it ends mid-sentence followed by numerous empty pages. I suppose this is what makes it more realistic, and more like someone's diary.
Linus is followed by five other people in the bunker; little Jenny, Anja, Fred, Bird and Russell. Tensions are high, and they're faced with numerous horrific problems. They can't find a way to escape, and although things are bearable at first, The Man Upstairs soon stops sending down food supplies or providing heating or energy. Everyone is struggling to survive, to keep up hope. But there doesn't seem to be a way out, a way to contact the outside world.
Eventually, things start to really go downhill. People start to lose their lives in numerous horrendous ways, and there's only so long a group of people can survive for without food, water, heat, or electricity. The pain seems endless.
This is such an exciting book, where you never know what's coming next. It was even rather emotional, and extremely hard to contemplate being in such horrible circumstances. I really enjoyed The Bunker Diary and all the plots it includes. An easy 4 stars for this.
The whole idea of this book really intrigued me. A 16-year-old boy, Linus, is kidnapped off the street and stuck in what appears to be an underground bunker. The book is written as his diary, like the title suggests. There are a few diagrams to help the reader visualise the scene, and it's full of Linus's thoughts and ideas as well as the events that take place.
The ending was so unexpected, and I absolutely adored it. It wasn't a typical happy ending. It wasn't even a resolved ending. Everything sort of just fades out, and it ends mid-sentence followed by numerous empty pages. I suppose this is what makes it more realistic, and more like someone's diary.
Linus is followed by five other people in the bunker; little Jenny, Anja, Fred, Bird and Russell. Tensions are high, and they're faced with numerous horrific problems. They can't find a way to escape, and although things are bearable at first, The Man Upstairs soon stops sending down food supplies or providing heating or energy. Everyone is struggling to survive, to keep up hope. But there doesn't seem to be a way out, a way to contact the outside world.
Eventually, things start to really go downhill. People start to lose their lives in numerous horrendous ways, and there's only so long a group of people can survive for without food, water, heat, or electricity. The pain seems endless.
This is such an exciting book, where you never know what's coming next. It was even rather emotional, and extremely hard to contemplate being in such horrible circumstances. I really enjoyed The Bunker Diary and all the plots it includes. An easy 4 stars for this.
Christina Tsitlakidou (43 KP) rated Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) in Movies
Jul 7, 2017
Happy (2 more)
Captain America - after credits
Jacob Batalon as Ned (absolutely hilarious!!)
Had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. Homecoming was surprisingly funny and definitely worth the watch !
Loved the video diary at the beginning!! Tom Holland was a great choice to play young spider-man!
There's no origin story, so for anyone who isn't familiar then watch the earlier movies (which I highly doubt) There are a view plot twist thrown in which you wouldn't expect (but I won't spoil anything) The way the movie was shot felt like it wasn't trying too hard which definitely worked to it's benefit, I feel like movie nowadays try to shove so much CGI that it takes away from the story and actors, but this was really refreshing, hence why I love the video diary at the beginning so much
There's no origin story, so for anyone who isn't familiar then watch the earlier movies (which I highly doubt) There are a view plot twist thrown in which you wouldn't expect (but I won't spoil anything) The way the movie was shot felt like it wasn't trying too hard which definitely worked to it's benefit, I feel like movie nowadays try to shove so much CGI that it takes away from the story and actors, but this was really refreshing, hence why I love the video diary at the beginning so much
Pepys and His Contemporaries
Book
Samuel Pepys's Diary stands with Shakespeare and the King James Bible as an indisputable treasure of...