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Jessica Erdas (463 KP) rated A Dog's Purpose in Books
May 16, 2018
I had heard a little about this book before I saw that it was being made into a movie. The concept seemed cute and was definitely a good read. I was not prepared for the amount of sadness that I would have while reading and every time Cameron described the aging of the dogs, I found myself petting mine and holding her closer. Well written and easily embraces the view point of a dog from beginning to end and back again. I think all dog lovers should read this but have a tissue handy.
Jessica Cashen (1 KP) rated Dogs in Origami: 30 Breeds from Terriers to Hounds in Books
May 16, 2018
If you like dogs you will like this book. This book has detailed instructions on each fold needed to make each of the 30 dogs in this book. I tried my hand at a few and was able to it.....but mine were not as beautiful as the ones in the book. I have always been curious about origami, this is my first time trying it though. Overall I enjoyed this book and I think I found a new hobby. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Netgalley.
MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Zoo in Books
May 16, 2018
I have always found the concept of HAC (human animal conflict) highly intriguing. The idea that one day the animals will take back the planet? I find this not only completely believable, but entirely possible. The reason given for the HAC in this book (I won't spoil it) is also completely believable, AND entirely possible, in my opinion. I was riveted from start to finish. This may be one of my favorite recent James Patterson books. The story was well told, engaging, and when you really think about it, kind of terrifying.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Caillou Loves His Mommy in Books
Apr 10, 2018
This book is bright and colourful and the illustrations are really attractive to a younger reader. Caillou wants his Mommy’s attention and tries several different ways until the game of hide and seek begins. Many of the actions will be familiar to any youngster allowing them to empathise with the character of Caillou. My 4 1/2 year old advanced reader read this to me without issue and found it a “brilliant book because there are just the right number of words in it. I really liked the song from Mommy”.
ClareR (6106 KP) rated Dark Matter in Books
Apr 11, 2018
Unputdownable!!
I read this in one sitting: I was a captive audience, stuck on a train for a 6 hour journey. Honestly though, I would have found it very hard to drag myself away from it if I'd read it at home as well. It's such a rollercoaster of a story and i wouldn't be at all surprised if it's optioned for a movie (is it yet?). It's probably mainly about 'the road not taken', and how we make life choices that we then feel stuck with. But what a way to do it!
Julia Avenell (1 KP) rated Amazon in Apps
Feb 24, 2019 (Updated Feb 24, 2019)
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Love, love, love, love, love Amazon!
If we could do all of our shopping with Amazon we would. The app is so easy to use. And items can be bought and paid for at the slide of a button. Great bargains to be found. The only thing they don't sell are meat/fish and vegetables/fruit. If they started doing that they'd take over the world! You can find pretty much anything. A fantastic app that's never crashed.
Gagnrath (14 KP) rated The Goonies (1985) in Movies
Mar 13, 2019
Ambitious
Well I guess everyone who loved Get Out is hoping for the best with this 2nd film by Jordan Peele. You kinda expect this to be quite odd and in that respect it is. The problem I found is it feels like a comedy horror at times, often unintentionally. The cinema were laughing at parts I think were supposed to be freaky. To top it off the final revelation was predictable for me. So a bold effort, entertaining film but it might leave you feeling indifferent.
Sam (74 KP) rated A Tudor Turk in Books
Mar 27, 2019
I fell in love with Will and Awa throughout the book and really felt a bond with the characters. I found it fascinating to read about the different historical events and I really think this is an interesting way to spread knowledge of history! I’d rather learn about history when it is mixed in with fiction than sit down with a textbook!
The novel is constantly exciting, and it kept me gripped right up until the end.
I really can’t wait to see how the story progresses in the second book!
The novel is constantly exciting, and it kept me gripped right up until the end.
I really can’t wait to see how the story progresses in the second book!
Donna C (199 KP) rated The Silent Companions in Books
Apr 12, 2019
Old fashioned creepy
A good old fashioned ghost story. A creepy old house, odd servants, a pregnant widow left to her own thoughts in a big empty house.
And wooden people! Wooden people who multiply! And move on their own!
The story is set over 3 time periods. In the 1600s and in the 1800s. What happens in the earlier time is revealed through a diary found by one of the later characters.
Is it witchcraft? Is it insanity? Or ghosts? Read this book to find out. I really enjoyed it.
And wooden people! Wooden people who multiply! And move on their own!
The story is set over 3 time periods. In the 1600s and in the 1800s. What happens in the earlier time is revealed through a diary found by one of the later characters.
Is it witchcraft? Is it insanity? Or ghosts? Read this book to find out. I really enjoyed it.