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Yoshi (40 KP) rated The Warrior Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #1) in Books
Oct 29, 2018
Cinda Williams Chima is the best author I have found in a long time. The problem with many fantasy novels is that they often tend to drag a lot towards the middle, especially during the fight scenes. This is not the case with this author, who offers exciting twists around every corner and a plethora of hilarious metaphors. This book is a must read for any fantasy lover.
Kirsti (1 KP) rated The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas in Books
Nov 12, 2018
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I couldn't get into this book at all... Having read the ToG series up until Tower of Dawn i thought I would read this while I waited for Kingdom of Ash to be released. I just found it a bit boring and slow and did not like Celena in this book at all! Such a disappointment since I loved all the other books in the series and even her other series!
Kate Red Bodsworth (4 KP) rated The Holiday Calendar (2018) in Movies
Dec 5, 2018
It's another Christmas movie
It's a good movie for those that love Christmas, and as a Christmas lover I've ended up binging this movie. It's a good concept but the main lead role I've found to be a bit too much of a ditzy blond stereotype and honestly did wind me up a little. But a good movie none the less
Kittyz98 (13 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Dec 12, 2018
I received this book for free on Netgalley last year. These types of books really interest me, and I found this to be so beautifully written and emotional. The book is basically an account of a real man and him meeting his wife in such an awful place but finding love while trying to survive. I loved this book, and I felt as if it really taught me more about auschwitz.
David McK (3562 KP) rated Assassin's Reign (Civil War Chronicles #4) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The fourth of Michael Arnold's Civil War Chronicles, this (I have to say) I actually found to be heavier going than any of the previous. The bulk of this novel concerns the Royalist siege of Gloucester - which, in hindsight, would prove to be the turning point of the war - during which (as any fictional hero would) Captain Stryker finds himself on both sides of the line - echoes, here, of Sharpe's Tiger!
Deborah (162 KP) rated The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer in Books
Dec 19, 2018
I wanted to read this after seeing Kate Summerscale at the Hay Festival talking about the book. I found that I felt very different at the end of the talk to how I felt at the beginning!
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
Deborah (162 KP) rated England's Queens: From Boudica to Elizabeth of York in Books
Dec 19, 2018
Interesting overview from the early and mythical queens right up to Elizabeth of York.
Overall I enjoyed it, but the later chapters I found disappointing. Probably because my own historical knowledge is stronger there, but I thought the later chapters were a rehash of something from books a few years out of date and a few things were plain wrong (e.g. Elizabeth Woodville did not have a big funeral).
Overall I enjoyed it, but the later chapters I found disappointing. Probably because my own historical knowledge is stronger there, but I thought the later chapters were a rehash of something from books a few years out of date and a few things were plain wrong (e.g. Elizabeth Woodville did not have a big funeral).
Sammie Hilton (3 KP) rated The Heart Goes Last in Books
Jul 10, 2019
Not your usual Atwood story
Compared to other Atwood stories the heart goes last takes a different look on modern relationships while also addressing an odd storyline aha, not your usual dystopian fiction but does still have Atwood traits. I found it funny at times and it does stick out, I do usually recommend this book if anyone asks!
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) in Movies
Nov 3, 2019 (Updated Nov 4, 2019)
Tension (1 more)
Jump Scares
Acting (2 more)
Originality
Dependence on Jump Scares
Ok, but far from groundbreaking.
After watching the first Insidious (which was reasonably enjoyable), I found myself wanting to see the second, but was disappointed with what I saw.
Chapter Two was basically the same as chapter one, not particularly scary, and relying heavily on jump scares. Jump scares are fun, but not when it's the only scare the film provides.
Chapter Two was basically the same as chapter one, not particularly scary, and relying heavily on jump scares. Jump scares are fun, but not when it's the only scare the film provides.
Charlotte Ozanne (108 KP) rated Get Smart (2008) in Movies
Nov 10, 2019
I'm not one for laughing out loud often, but this film made me do just that. However, there were a few moments in the film which didn't engage me and I found myself flicking through social media or even falling asleep (I was extremely tired though). I'd still say it's worth a watch because it is a funny film, with an excellent cast too.