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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Hounded in Books

Jul 10, 2018  
Hounded
Hounded
Kevin Hearne | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.1 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
I would really only give this novel 3 1/2 stars.

I really wasn't all that impressed with this novel. I felt that there was very little imagery in the novel. The descriptions were very poorly done in my opinion. I will say that I found the plot line very interesting and found myself wanting to learn more about the characters, even though I found them to be depthless.

I think this was a good start to a series. I am not sure if I will continue on in the series. I guess if I'm looking for a quick read I might pick up the next in the series.
  
A Quiet Belief in Angels
A Quiet Belief in Angels
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Found I kept loving and hating this book simultaneously. It was compelling and, as I had correctly guessed the murderer from about a third of the way through the book wanted to keep reading to find out whether I was right or not.

However, I found the prose clunky with clumsy metaphors which felt shoehorned in at times. I also found the narrative of the protagonist Joseph tiresome at times, particularly when there were pious judgemental statements being made in a way that felt you were being preached at.

Overall I would say the plot was compelling and intriguing but the writing style lets the book down.
  
CB
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
It was an OK read, but I found it a bit long winded and not really for me. Its unlikely i'll read the next in the series
  
Digital Fortress
Digital Fortress
Dan Brown | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.6 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
The story is enjoyable but as an IT professional I have to admit I found some of the tech-talk in here a little hard to take!
  
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BookblogbyCari (345 KP) rated Amazon in Apps

Jul 29, 2018  
Amazon
Amazon
Lifestyle, Shopping
10
8.9 (262 Ratings)
App Rating
I've been a big fan of Amazon for several years now. I've always found what I wanted on there and made good use of its recommendations system.
  
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KateR (1 KP) rated The Dry in Books

Oct 3, 2018  
The Dry
The Dry
Jane Harper | 2017 | Mystery
6
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Characters (1 more)
Setting
Slightly predictableI found (0 more)
Decent time passer
I figured out the killer half way through. It was still a good read and had interesting back stories
  
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HOLLY (1 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies

Nov 13, 2018  
It (2017)
It (2017)
2017 | Drama, Horror
7
7.9 (355 Ratings)
Movie Rating
The story stuck to the original very well (0 more)
I found it to be very long winded and a lot more dark than the original (0 more)
Interesting modern take
  
The Meg (2018)
The Meg (2018)
2018 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
I loved the graphics throughout the movie and the characters. I was very happy while watching it and with the slight jumpy scenes, I found it enjoyable.
  
Once Upon A Deadpool (Deadpool 2 PG-13 Version) (2018)
Once Upon A Deadpool (Deadpool 2 PG-13 Version) (2018)
2018 | Action, Family
The additional scenes were hilarious and worth the money (0 more)
I'm not a PG-13 person, so I found the censored parts a bit boring ;) (0 more)
Worth a ticket
  
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Ross (3284 KP) Dec 13, 2018

Thanks for rating it. I didn't manage to see it but would have liked to see the new scenes, but think a film like that can never make a truly satisfying PG-13 rated film (it still had the same 15 rating here in the UK).

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Sara Biondi (16 KP) Dec 13, 2018

I'm from London, so I was a bit surprised by the rating, because they really did take out all the "adult" content. No idea why they kept it for over 15.

Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3)
Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3)
Cassandra Clare | 2013 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
9.0 (27 Ratings)
Book Rating
Such an amazing series! And I love how it connects with, and in a way explains some of the things found in <i>The Mortal Instruments</i>.