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David McK (3562 KP) rated 2010: Odyssey Two (Space Odyssey, #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
More a sequel to the film version of 2001 than the novel version (although the two are closer than usual), I found it slightly jarring to begin with. This is because, where the two version of 2001 differ, Clarke has taken the film version of events as canon, rather than his own.
It is worth reading, but perhaps not back to back with 2001!
It is worth reading, but perhaps not back to back with 2001!
David McK (3562 KP) rated Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Tales in Books
Jan 30, 2019
One of the classics of English literature, this short story is also by the same author who wrote "Treasure Island" (amongst others).
What I found interesting, though, is in how Mr Hyde is described within: unlike the malformed gaint monstrosity that is familiar form TV and film, Hyde is actually described as younger than Jekyll and of a lesser stature, while still projecting an aura of evil.
What I found interesting, though, is in how Mr Hyde is described within: unlike the malformed gaint monstrosity that is familiar form TV and film, Hyde is actually described as younger than Jekyll and of a lesser stature, while still projecting an aura of evil.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Mary Anne and the Secret in the Attic (Baby-Sitters Club Mystery, #5) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
This is probably one of my favorite BSC books. It made sense to me that Mary Anne wouldn't want to talk to Richard about what she found and I adored the fact that none of the BSC really pushed her to talk about what was bugging her; they just let her tell when she was ready.
The census taker part was kind of funny, too.
The census taker part was kind of funny, too.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette books for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book delightful. It was easy to understand without being condescending and has really cute illustrations.
The vignettes are short and sweet and the book is packed with information.
I would definitely recommend this book to animal lovers with a good sense of humor.
I found this book delightful. It was easy to understand without being condescending and has really cute illustrations.
The vignettes are short and sweet and the book is packed with information.
I would definitely recommend this book to animal lovers with a good sense of humor.
AbsurdDuchess (479 KP) rated Killing Eve in TV
Aug 9, 2019
Boring in places (1 more)
Too far fetched
I've heard a few people saying this series is absolutely amazing so I binged watched the first 2 series and can honestly say it's not for me. I found myself bored in a few places and looking out of the window to pass time, it became predictable and far fetched, if a new series comes out I won't be watching it.
Trackie (153 KP) rated Hands Off Parents in Podcasts
Jan 16, 2019
Hands off Parents
Ok I gave this just over ten minutes. Found it so boring. Sounded like two parent just talking or moaning to each other. Nothing of interest as a parent lots of negativity and swearing when their children are in the background playing. They then say that they are both teachers. Might appeal to some but too much negativity for me.
Jewels (684 KP) rated The Happytime Murders (2017) in Movies
Jan 20, 2019
Humor (1 more)
Puppets
For something that got crappy reviews, I actually found it funny. It's with puppets, so it is going to be corny, but it was just enough to give me a few decent laughs and make it enjoyable. If you decide to watch this, go in with an open mind and enjoy the corny and often inappropriate jokes.
Deborah (162 KP) rated Winter Song in Books
Dec 21, 2018
Aimed at a young adult audience, this had a little of the feel of the His Dark Materials trilogy. I found it an easy read, and read it in under one day. I was underwhelemed on the whole - I thought the ending was unsatisfying and anti-climactic and most of the characters 2-dimentional and under-developed. Some of it seems pointless and some of it unexplained.
Ian Parr (9 KP) rated Nightcrawler (2014) in Movies
Nov 15, 2019
"Jake Gyllenhaal takes creepiness to a whole new level here in Nightcrawler. Nightcrawler is a well made and executed story of one man's obsession to get the very best video shots at accident/crime scenes just after (and while) they happen. Possibly Gyllenhaal's best performance to date, with great support from Riz Ahmed. Although I found the ending slightly disappointing, this really is a must see movie!"
Lorna Cant (51 KP) rated BorrowBox Library in Apps
Jan 19, 2020
Good, but I don't know whether it's down to your local library as to what is available but I've found gaps in series of books. Not all are available and those that are tend to be either at the beginning or the end of series, with those in the middle missing. It needs work, but a good idea, and it feeds my need for audio books.