Agents of Fortune: The Blue Oyster Cult Story
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Forty years in the business...six gold & platinum U.S. albums...classic songs like (Don'tFear) The...
Alice in Space: The Sideways Victorian World of Lewis Carroll
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In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll created fantastic...
Kickstart Music 2: Music Activities Made Simple - 7-9 Year-Olds
Anice Paterson and David Wheway
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Pick up and play! Whether you want to spend 10 minutes or two hours on music, Kickstart Music 2 is a...
Finnegans Wake
James Joyce, Robbert-Jan Henkes, Erik Bindervoet and Finn Fordham
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'And low, stole o'er the stillness the heartbeats of sleep' In Chapelizod, a suburb of Dublin, an...
The Island of Doctor Moreau and Other Stories
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With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Emily Alder, Lecturer in Literature and Culture at Edinburgh...
Sarah (7800 KP) rated We Will Rock You in Palace Theatre Manchester (Manchester, United Kingdom) in Shows
Jul 15, 2020
It really is a genius marketing idea to announce a tour of this show not long after the release of the hugely successful Bohemian Rhapsody film. And boy is it a good show. I knew nothing about this other than it was Queen music, and I'm not sure what I had been expecting from the actual story but this wasn't it! The plot centres around a futuristic world where rock music is banned, and whilst the actual story element isn't particularly strong, it more than makes up for this by being downright hilarious. You can tell this is a Ben Elton written musical. The script is so funny and clever, and I love how it's obviously been updated over the years to still be relevant with modern pop culture. The acting and singing too are very strong. The two leads have stunning voices and whilst Ian McIntosh isn't quite Freddie, he still has an amazing voice. Although for me the two standouts were Adam Strong as Khashoggi (who really needed even more stage time) and Michael McKell as Buddy. McKell especially was amazing, really embracing the camp Jack Sparrow-esque Buddy and bringing the house down with his delivery on the jokes.
Whilst the plot may not be the strongest, this more than makes up for it in sheer fun and entertainment.
From the Heart
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KYM MARSH is one of our most-loved stars, but her life has been a rollercoaster ride through love,...
Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East
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From the golden girl of Middle Eastern cookery, Sirocco will bring tastes of the East to...
The Essential Baby Care Guide
Rebecca Chicot, Diana Hill and Robert Winston
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Having a baby is a fantastic event but it can be intense and challenging. From the start, there are...
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Legacy of Honor (The Stratton Legacy, #1) in Books
Feb 23, 2021
Emma Monroe was a strong female character that was easy to like, she showed good growth through the book, and I loved her caring nature. She shows the true light of Christ to those around her even during her own sorrows. The other main character Riley Stratton was a good example of the prodigal son. I also enjoyed the banter between Riley and Emma as well as the sweet edition of Skye.
The plot was very engaging and had ups and downs that kept me interested and eager to see what would happen next. What I really enjoyed though was Renae Brumbaugh Green’s consistent pointing towards God being the answer to our problems and that we need a personal relationship with Him. It was realistic and a great addition that was weaved seamlessly into the story.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the smile worthy movements, the well written characters plots, and for pointing us all back to Jesus.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.