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Die Drie Varkies – LAPA/Full Circle-animasiestorieboek

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An interactive storybook app for children – in Afrikaans! The well-known story of the Three...

Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Human Acts in Books

Sep 13, 2017

Human Acts

Han Kang | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(3 Ratings)

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A sombre and beautifully written outlook on a South Korean massacre

Once again Han Kang has written a haunting piece of literature very different from her award-winning debut novel The Vegetarian.

The intricate meshing of narratives of several stories across generations explains the disturbing effects of the Gwangju uprising - South Korea's Tiananmen Square massacre. There are elements of spirits attempting to reach friends and family members after being killed by government forces. The language is melancholic and beautiful, and entire story is an absolute tragedy.

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Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive in Books

Apr 10, 2018

Sci-fi writings have been the dreams and places of inspiration for scientists for years past and this book shows that Star Trek is no different. A look at the items from the show that have or are becoming science fact, this book is well presented and easy to navigate, it goes into depth on some of the more familiar elements from Gene Roddenberry's world. With many, many images to break up the science, this could almost be a coffee table book, definitely recommended.

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Miguel Covarrubias (143 KP) rated Gate Crashers in Books

Apr 30, 2019

I enjoyed the book. There were elements of Douglas Adams in the book, but where the book fell short was trying to only stay slightly with one foot in the silliness and one foot in serious satire. I don't feel like the two could be reconciled as one. It was entertaining, but it really just wanted to build tension which I wasn't feeling at all. This of course may just be a personal taste, but It was only a 3 out of 5 star read for me.

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Patrick Williamson (6 KP) rated You're Not Alone by Andrew WK in Music

Mar 29, 2018

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Partying in the modern age

Andrew W K took some time out of music to become a motivational speaker and learn some new tricks.
This has a grand epic sound compared to his debut album (I Get Wet).
Still sounds like a party but has elements from 70s prog rock (without the infamous solos) and the pseudo spiritual influence is thankfully not religious.
The songs are interspersed with a few short motivational speeches which mainly serve as positive self help interludes.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2357 KP) rated Nightmare (Dangerous Times, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Maia is at the newest amusement park in the country - Ghost Town - when she sees a friend as one of the ghosts. Then she finds out this friend is missing. What is going on? This is a Christian novel with heavy ghost elements. Yet it treats the ghosts are real, or at least potentially real. Very well done with some creepy scenes. Perfect Halloween read.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-nightmare-by-robin-parrish.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Chrissie-ann (78 KP) rated Happy Death Day (2017) in Movies

Jun 18, 2018

Happy Death Day (2017)

2017 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

6.9

(82 Ratings)

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My kind of groundhog day

This film had a very simple story line, but it was shown in a way that I really enjoyed. I put this film on expecting a mediocre horror film, just to put on to pass time. I was surprised to have enjoyed it so ,such. While not a horror on the traditional sense of the word, it had elements of one. I enjoyed watching relationships change throughout and I always enjoy a good "who dunnit" especially when I don't guess it.