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David McK (3623 KP) rated Final Crisis in Books
Jan 28, 2019
What. On. Earth. ?!?!?
I picked this one up out of curiosity as part of DC's ongoing hardbacked editions of famous(?) stories and, honestly? I wish I hadn't bothered.
The 'Final Crisis' was on ongoing series arc across several different properties - Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, etc - prior to the 'New 52' and - I have to say - is everything that would put average Joe off superhero comics in that I found the story to be convoluted, pretentious, and making next-to-no-sense-whatsoever.
Avoid.
I picked this one up out of curiosity as part of DC's ongoing hardbacked editions of famous(?) stories and, honestly? I wish I hadn't bothered.
The 'Final Crisis' was on ongoing series arc across several different properties - Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, etc - prior to the 'New 52' and - I have to say - is everything that would put average Joe off superhero comics in that I found the story to be convoluted, pretentious, and making next-to-no-sense-whatsoever.
Avoid.
David McK (3623 KP) rated The Lost Symbol: (Robert Langdon Book 3) in Books
Jan 28, 2019
The third Dan Brown book featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and, like his previous books ("Angels and Demons", "The Da Vinci code", "Deception Point" and "Digital Fortress" - the first two in that list also featuring Robert Langdon), I found it to be an entertaining enough read without being anything special.
I have to say, I also think that (one of) the supposed big reveals was actually pretty obvious from roughly 1/3 of the way into the story, which didn't really help ...
I have to say, I also think that (one of) the supposed big reveals was actually pretty obvious from roughly 1/3 of the way into the story, which didn't really help ...
David McK (3623 KP) rated Daggerspell (Deverry, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Despite having an intriguing premise involving re-incarnation, I have to say: I found this book to be quite heavy going, and not so much slow going as moving at a glacial pace.
While it did show flashes of promise, I felt that it never really took off at all or really grabbed my attention: indeed, at times it felt like a chore to be reading it (as a matter of principle, if I start a book I finish it).
Not impressed. :(
While it did show flashes of promise, I felt that it never really took off at all or really grabbed my attention: indeed, at times it felt like a chore to be reading it (as a matter of principle, if I start a book I finish it).
Not impressed. :(
Sam (228 KP) rated Class - Season 1 in TV
Aug 14, 2019 (Updated Aug 14, 2019)
Action Packed (2 more)
Quirky Characters
Plot Development
Rushed character development (1 more)
Forced Doctor Connection
Surprisingly Amazing
I was pleasantly surprised finding that I actually really enjoyed this series. As someone who enjoyed the previous spin offs from Doctor Who I found that I actually almost liked this better than even Torchwood. It was clear to mehowever that theconnection to Doctor Who seemed a little forced and almost unnecessary as the series could easily have stood on it's own as a really good TV show.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Anna and the Apocalypse (2018) in Movies
Dec 20, 2018
This film was billed as 'Shaun of the Dead meets LaLa Land'... Well, I really disliked LaLa Land (unpopular opinion) and Shaun of the Dead is one of my favorite films, so I was cautiously optimistic.
It was very entertaining overall, and did make me audibly laugh (which rarely happens). It was definitely full of zombie gore, and Anna was definitely worthy of being the title character. And, since I found the music in LaLa Land not great, this film's music surpassed it.
It was very entertaining overall, and did make me audibly laugh (which rarely happens). It was definitely full of zombie gore, and Anna was definitely worthy of being the title character. And, since I found the music in LaLa Land not great, this film's music surpassed it.
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated A Discovery of Witches - Season 1 in TV
Dec 20, 2018 (Updated Dec 20, 2018)
Great for those who haven't read the book recently
I was super excited about this TV series having recently read the book. It started off very strong but I've found as the series progressed it left the story line of the book behind in various parts. I have also struggled with the lack of tangible chemistry between the main characters.
I think those viewers that haven't read the book will enjoy it much more because it isn't having to measure up against anything.
I think those viewers that haven't read the book will enjoy it much more because it isn't having to measure up against anything.
Kate (355 KP) rated The Circle (2017) in Movies
Jan 25, 2019
Very good film, I have watched it a couple of times. I think it is supposed to be slightly in the future but it could actually be present day because it is based about living your life on social media and posting everything and I mean everything and the company that runs the software like Facebook. It is alarming real life as it shows how quick someone can be found via social media and it is a scary thought. Certainly thought provoking.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Our Endless Numbered Days in Books
Nov 28, 2019
This one came from out of nowhere
never heard of Claire Fuller before or this book and actually got it in a secret santa at work. Well Santa knows me well because it was bloody fantastic. My poor kids were hungry because I found it hard to not pick it up when I came home from work and hard to put it down afterwards. This is a disturbing and gripping story that is so upsetting because its entirely believable.
AT (1676 KP) rated The Rising of the Shield Hero Vol. 9 in Books
Jan 11, 2020
I didn't love volume 9 of The Rising of the Shield Hero. I found it to be pretty boring, to be honest. The story didn't really move forward. A new character was introduced, but she was just there. She was shown a few times, but didn't really give her much of the focus. It was like a 9th volume was due, and what was published was just space filler. Hopefully the story will pick back up in the next volume.
Tallulah22 (211 KP) rated The Family Upstairs in Books
Jan 11, 2020
Second book that I have read from this author and it grabbed me just as much as the first. Brilliant story that kept me guessing although I was dubious of it at first from the tagline. My desire to persevere was right and I found it immensely intriguing.
The characters were brought to life as I read and I went through all of their trials and tribulations alongside the characters.
Definitely inspired me to try some more books from the author.
The characters were brought to life as I read and I went through all of their trials and tribulations alongside the characters.
Definitely inspired me to try some more books from the author.