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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated The Case of the Ghost of Christmas Morning in Books
Jul 26, 2024
A Little Murder for Christmas
This year, Anty Boisjoly is planning to spend Christmas with his aunt Azalea, who is a bit of a recluse. He hasn’t visited her in years, in fact. When Anty arrives, Azalea informs him that she’s just discovered the body of her next-door neighbor, a man she’d begun to be friendly with. The victim is a local war hero, and everyone in the village is upset by the news. Unfortunately, the footprints in the snow make it look like Azalea is the only person who could have realistically killed the man. Oh, and there’s also the fact that he was seen by many people in the pub hours after Azalea claims she found the body. Can Anty figure out what really happened and prove his aunt innocent?
The book doesn’t hesitate, jumping into the murder in the first chapter. I found the pacing to be a little uneven, especially early on. The further I got into the book, the more impossibility we saw, and the more I was engaged. By the end, everything made sense. I also found the suspects a little shallow. I loved the first in the series, so maybe my expectations were too high here. The one thing that was definitely the same as the first book was the dry wit. I laughed so much reading this book. We get some nice Christmas cheer over the course of the book as well. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it for anyone looking for a humorous impossible crime mystery.
The book doesn’t hesitate, jumping into the murder in the first chapter. I found the pacing to be a little uneven, especially early on. The further I got into the book, the more impossibility we saw, and the more I was engaged. By the end, everything made sense. I also found the suspects a little shallow. I loved the first in the series, so maybe my expectations were too high here. The one thing that was definitely the same as the first book was the dry wit. I laughed so much reading this book. We get some nice Christmas cheer over the course of the book as well. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it for anyone looking for a humorous impossible crime mystery.
Johnny Tindall (2 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) in Movies
Jan 11, 2018
Being a huge follower of the starwars universe. I found myself brought to tears of happiness. This movie if you didn't pay attention you will hate it. And this movie lays the foundation for some major events to come. I honestly wish I had my own discussion YouTube channel because I think I have figured out everything from who's Ray's parents are to if Luke went into the force. I am just hoping that next episode ties everything up
Alexandra Daykin (1 KP) rated Fatherland in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I found the book both gripping and chilling.
The plot draws you in and you see through the eyes of the main charecter, Xavier March, how a corrupt society has grown and encompassed everything and everyone. You can feel the suffocating effect that the state has produced among it's citizens with the underlying fear leading to complience and all too frighteningly you can imagine how easily this can occur.
The end is disturbing, brutal and produces the perfect finalle.
The plot draws you in and you see through the eyes of the main charecter, Xavier March, how a corrupt society has grown and encompassed everything and everyone. You can feel the suffocating effect that the state has produced among it's citizens with the underlying fear leading to complience and all too frighteningly you can imagine how easily this can occur.
The end is disturbing, brutal and produces the perfect finalle.
McGhostware UK (9 KP) rated Mr. Robot - Season 1 in TV
Jun 27, 2017
Actors (1 more)
Effects and camera work is great
mmm!!!
I like a good story and especially around this Subject of hacking but I felt really let down over this show. This could be down to the fact that it is possibly aimed at a certain Audience where you would need to have some Technological background to understand it. I would possibly give it another chance in the future.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Those We Left Behind (DCI Serena Flanagan, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I havent read any of Stuart Nevilles books before but I have heard good things so was pleased when I was sent an ecopy of Those We Left Behind from NetGalley and the Publisher - Random House UK / Vintage Publishing, in return for an honest review and I certainly wasn't disappointed.
My review can be found on my blog - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/those-we-left-behind-by-stuart-neville.html - please feel free to stop by :)
My review can be found on my blog - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/those-we-left-behind-by-stuart-neville.html - please feel free to stop by :)
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Mr Mercedes in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Well this book started off a bit on the slow side...not like King normally. But let me tell you, once the story got rolling it was hard to put down! And in true Stephen King fashion the ending was fantastic!! My jaw hit the floor & I found myself thinking, "okay, so when does the next book come out!?" The characters are true & real. The plot itself could easily be ripped from the headlines. I can't wait for more!
Dean (6927 KP) rated Alien (1979) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017 (Updated Feb 17, 2018)
H.R. Giger's designs (3 more)
Great Sfx that stand out even today
The building tension
Some genuine make you jump moments
A cult classic
A great film on so many levels. I love the Alien designs and look of the found spaceship by H.R. Giger. The film is genuinely scary with some iconic scenes. It slowly becomes a game of Alien and mouse aboard a spaceship, providing a claustrophobic setting. If you haven't seen this where have you been?
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Stranger Things - Season 1 in TV
Sep 5, 2017
A must for any horror fan
Stranger Things was such a fun show to watch I binged it in one sitting and could easily watch it multiple times without minding. As some who is a horror junkie, I loved all the nods they did to the classics in the genre.
The only reason I couldn't give it a full 10/10 is the characters I hated I just truly not only hated but found really damn annoying.
The only reason I couldn't give it a full 10/10 is the characters I hated I just truly not only hated but found really damn annoying.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Rogue Male in Books
Aug 15, 2017
Boring, protagonist is irritating
I'm not going to lie but I struggled to get into this book mostly because it's not the usual genre I prefer. I found the story sinfully boring mostly because all the main character does is run around for the entire book. He also seems super cocky throughout, and for those who hate James Bond - will equally find this annoying. That being said, it's not what I generally read so you might actually enjoy it.
Lumos (380 KP) rated The Resistance in Tabletop Games
Apr 26, 2018
This game is alright. I know there are a lot of people who love these games, I'm just a terrible liar and not great at the strategies this game requires. If I am on the resistance side, I am always found out. This makes the game less fun for me and my teammates. I would much rather watch the game be played as it has very interesting dynamics and it is fun to see how everyone's mind works.