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In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown

Nathaniel Philbrick

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The thrilling story of the year that won the Revolutionary War from the New York Times bestselling...

Merissa (13893 KP) rated The Trespassing of Souls (Seb Thomas #1) in Books

Apr 29, 2018 (Updated May 31, 2023)

The Trespassing of Souls (Seb Thomas #1)

M.S.C. Barnes | 2015 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

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The Trespassing of Souls (Seb Thomas #1) by M.S.C. Barnes

This book is simply amazing! To be honest, from the synopsis, I was expecting something a bit light-hearted, nothing to be taken too seriously. Instead, what I found between the pages, was an incredible, in-depth, and intriguing tale that just so happens to have children as some of the main characters. It is in no way limited to children or young adults though, as it deals with the serious subject of souls, trespassing souls, good and evil, what happens after life, and the Soul Drop.

I was in complete agreement with Seb when he was frustrated with the teachers and the lack of information. Although I could understand Alice's explanation about learning to walk, talk and eat, I could also completely empathise with Seb's point of view!

With a complete range of exceptional characters, a well-woven story with many layers to it, and action throughout, I absolutely loved this story and didn't want it to finish. I would highly recommend it to ANYONE who enjoys epic fantasy. As for me, I'm really hoping that there will be a follow-up!

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Mar 31, 2016

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Searchers (1956) in Movies

Apr 28, 2019

The Searchers (1956)

1956 | Drama, Western

7.9

(7 Ratings)

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Sprawling, wondrous, beautiful country

It's funny how movies make you interested in rewatching other movies sometimes.

In this case, I recently watched the Back to the Future trilogy again (seen way too many times). After watching Back to the Future 3, I listened to some of the audio commentary and the filmmakers mention many times how much fun they had making a western this time around and how much they were in awe of the countryside locations where they had filmed mentioning also this is where John Ford had filmed classic scenes from a lot of his more famous western epic films, like The Searchers. That was enough for me to give it another go.

The story is a relatively simple one of a man and his companion going on an epic journey to try and find and save his niece who had been abducted by the Comanche Indians in the Old West. Several of his relatives had also been killed and he was searching for the chief called "Scar" whom he had learned was leading this band of outlaws. His journey for vengeance would take 5+ years and would take him across the sprawling western countryside during both summer and winter.

The main character in the film is the magnificent landscapes and sprawling sunrises and sunsets featured throughout the film. The cinematography is breathtaking and the use of color is just majestic considering this movie is from the mid 50s.

I have to admit to not watching a lot of John Wayne movies (yet), but he gives a memorable performance not quite as heroey as in some of his other classics. Jeffrey Hunter (Captain Christopher Pike) is also very good in the film.

A true masterpiece.