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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry, Gender Studies
8
9.0 (29 Ratings)
Book Rating
A breath of fresh air
A gorgeous, adorable read that makes it impossible not to like Simon, the context and events. This would have been a 5 but for slow pacing in the first half and a few sticky language issues I had. I'm so glad I read it and the last half had me feeling all the feels possible.
  
This is a beautiful cloth-bound copy of The Call of the Wild and White Fang. I received a copy of this book from Goodreads Giveaways. I love it! It is even nicer than it looks online, and the paper even feels nice and "fancy". These are two of favorite stories, and I love that they are included in one volume.
  
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
2008 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Somewhat of an enjoyable watch but an ageing Ford and an unnecessary sequel do not mix and this is a poor relation to the original trilogy.
 The film is very clunky dialogue wise and although full of action it still feels a little disjointed in places.
Harrison Ford is a great actor, however the character should have been retired some time back.
  
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
2011 | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
7
6.3 (30 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Like the storyline. (1 more)
The new characters are good too.
Unnecessary but enjoyable
I enjoy it, it has what you'd expect like the 1st three films but this one feels kind of forced. Worlds End for me was the end of the pirates of the Caribbean franchise but it felt like the writer's were just beating a dead horse with this one.
  
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Sophie (1688 KP) rated His Dark Materials in TV

Nov 20, 2019  
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
2019 | Adventure, Fantasy
Gripping
I can honestly say this is one of the best new shows I've watched recently. The cast a amazing and the visuals are fab. If you read the books you won't be disappointed like the movie. The story develops at a good pace and so far never feels rushed. Each episode leaves you wanting to know more. I would really recommend
  
The Uncommon Reader
The Uncommon Reader
Alan Bennett | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"This novella is wildly imaginative and has one of the best premises I have ever encountered. The Queen of England comes across a bookmobile while walking her corgis on the Palace grounds. She feels compelled to borrow a book and the ensuing infatuation with reading changes her life and the lives of everyone around her. A brilliant, and thankfully prolific, writer."

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
1994 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

"I would say Four Weddings and a Funeral, just because I have seen it the most times, and I just love it every time. It’s so funny and charming, and everybody’s great in it. It just looks good. It just feels good. I’d be lying if I put any other movie on top, because that’s the movie I’ve seen the most."

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Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5)
Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5)
Stephenie Meyer | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.2 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Excellent for devoted fans!
This books is a great retelling of events from Edward's perspective. It's very enlightening and adds a perspective to the earlier books that simply doesn't exist without this book. And for that purpose, the book is great. But at the same time, that's exactly what it feels like at the end of the day, a retelling.