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BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale - Season 1 in TV
Jul 22, 2017
The cast (5 more)
The plot
The setting
One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while
Engaging story
How much they made me truly hate some of these characters
Wish I had even a hint about how much this show would affect me.
I am still shocked just how much this series got to me. After every episode I was just do disgusted by the things that happened I found myself almost physically angry and THAT is was good tv is about.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Boy in the Suitcase (Nina Borg, #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This book was not at all what I expected...not necessarily in a bad way, but it wasn't great either. It took me awhile to get in to the story & I found myself not easily able to connect with the characters. The ending was horrible! I understand that is a series, but come on! It literally stopped in the middle of a plot continuation. I hate that!
To be honest, I don't know that I'd pick up the next book in the series.
To be honest, I don't know that I'd pick up the next book in the series.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Into the Water in Books
Jul 28, 2017
Not a patch on The Girl on The Train
It was always going to be difficult to live up to The Girl on The Train, and I'm afraid this just doesn't meet those expectations.
The story itself I found interesting to begin with but then became more and more onerous as the book went on. I liked the narrative switching between characters, although there may a few too many characters. It was a quick read at least, but sadly not a great one.
The story itself I found interesting to begin with but then became more and more onerous as the book went on. I liked the narrative switching between characters, although there may a few too many characters. It was a quick read at least, but sadly not a great one.
HLD (99 KP) rated A Monster Calls (2016) in Movies
Sep 5, 2017
It was filmed beautifully. (2 more)
Every actor does the story justice.
Will induce tears in 80% of viewers.
Emotional, visually beautiful, and unique
Anyone who has been through a loss of a loved one can relate to this young man in one way or another. After watching, I found myself recalling moments in the film that I had experienced myself almost exactly.
It's not a film you'll forget any time soon.
It's not a film you'll forget any time soon.
Samantha (67 KP) rated The Wicked Will Rise in Books
Jul 7, 2017
Pete? (1 more)
Lots of action at the start but not a lot in the remainder of the novel
Will they?
This novel starts with the same level of action that is expected from the previous instalment in the series, although this quickly diminishes as the story continues. I found the majority of this story to be whimsical but lacking any action as the author attempts to build the story to a grand finale which never quite happens.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Poison Study (Study, #1) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
I haven't read many books, if any, that deal with a poison tester, so I found the premise in Poison Study very interesting. The plot, the characters, everything was so well-done and fascinating that I became immersed into the story so much that I didn't notice anything that went on around me. Ms. Snyder has a lovely, uninterrupted, and smooth style of writing that is very easy to read. I can't wait to get to Magic Study next! :)
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Stardust Time in Books
Feb 15, 2019
<b>3.5 stars</b>
I found this to be a sweet story. Not the best time-travel romance I've read, but it is far from the worst. Rome and Adrian were pleasant characters, although Adrian's constant questioning and thought process could get annoying at times. The end was a bit rushed and I wish it could have been a little different, but it was decent. Still, I thought it was a lovely story with likeable, and one not so likeable, characters.
I found this to be a sweet story. Not the best time-travel romance I've read, but it is far from the worst. Rome and Adrian were pleasant characters, although Adrian's constant questioning and thought process could get annoying at times. The end was a bit rushed and I wish it could have been a little different, but it was decent. Still, I thought it was a lovely story with likeable, and one not so likeable, characters.
Sam (228 KP) rated The Shape of Water (2017) in Movies
Mar 3, 2019
Beautiful Imagery (2 more)
Gorgeous Storyline
Adorable Characters
A Different Kind of Love Story
Just like Pan's Labrynth this is a gorgeous fairytale with a whole new twist. I enjoyed the magical layers and depth that went into this film. Although I know many found it slow in comparison to Pan's Labrynth, however this film was not meant to be an extension of his previous masterpiece, rather it's meant to be a masterpiece all on its own. Personally, I believe it's accomplished just this.
Keiran Schofield (34 KP) rated Rebel inc. in Apps
Mar 9, 2019
Good but hard
Rebel Inc.
The tutorial offers a small insite to the game but is a little placid
The actual game in contrast is the other extreme and I found too much of a challenge to the point its become boring.. the enemy spawns everywhere and corruption is rife and impossible to stop.
All in all good game mechanics but too hard
The tutorial offers a small insite to the game but is a little placid
The actual game in contrast is the other extreme and I found too much of a challenge to the point its become boring.. the enemy spawns everywhere and corruption is rife and impossible to stop.
All in all good game mechanics but too hard
Not quite the story I was expecting - the book actually feels like bits of different stories have been randomly pieces together, often meaning things get a bit confusing.
As the story flows along, I also found myself liking the two main characters less and less, to the point of indifference, which makes the twist ending fall a bit flat.
There are some gripping moments along the way and the book is easy to read, but I can’t help feeling a little disappointed overall.
As the story flows along, I also found myself liking the two main characters less and less, to the point of indifference, which makes the twist ending fall a bit flat.
There are some gripping moments along the way and the book is easy to read, but I can’t help feeling a little disappointed overall.