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Myst (0 KP) rated When in Rome in Books

Feb 8, 2018  
WI
When in Rome
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Hmmm, not sure how to explain this one. Feels a bit hit or miss in the storytelling as parts of the story bored me. The story just dragged on and on. With the whole door of one night conquests and then all of a sudden with the mom getting sick. This title became one of my few did not finish at some points, really hard to read as I found the main mc really winy. The only good part was what happened at the end.

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Snatched (2017)
Snatched (2017)
2017 | Comedy
MEH
The story of Emily Middleton who has just lost her boyfriend who she happens to have a vacation to south america with planned convinces her mother to go with her of the vacation cause it is non refundable. Of course these two get taken and escape only to be found but escape again. There only hope a mama's boy of a son at home who tries to convince the US state department even blackmailing them. All in all its a bad movie into really worth my time
  
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Michelle (4 KP) rated American Gods: TV Tie-in in Books

Jan 23, 2018 (Updated Jan 23, 2018)  
American Gods: TV Tie-in
American Gods: TV Tie-in
Neil Gaiman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (19 Ratings)
Book Rating
Immersive storyline (2 more)
Characters
Rich descriptive text
I chose to read this book as I saw the advert for the TV series just before it was due, and felt that it sounded really interesting. I like to read books before the film or TV series is released wherever possible to fully enjoy the story as intended as the series or movie can be very different. I read through the book very quickly and found it difficult to put down. Neil Gaiman is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.
  
The Classic Tales Podcast
The Classic Tales Podcast
Arts
9
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
Narrative (2 more)
Voicework
classic Stories are timeless
As good as an audio book delivered to your phone
This is a great podcast, classic literature has stood the test of time for a reason. I found Captain Blood because of him, and it's now one of my favorite books of all time. He tends to select toward the horror side of things, but you can always find something you are interested in listening to. From Sherlock Holmes to Peter Pan. Herland to Pride and Prejudice. and lots of small stories in between.
  
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Bee (0 KP) rated Lady Midnight in Books

Jan 29, 2018  
Lady Midnight
Lady Midnight
Cassandra Clare | 2016 | Children
10
9.0 (13 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wow, what can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lady Midnight. I felt for all of the characters, I had favorites who turned into less desirable characters towards the end. I thought I'd predicted who the killer was and then a sense of dread and realisation and I found myself flicking back to earlier parts of the story to cement what I now knew was true before Emma pieced it together herself. I can't wait to read the next installment! I'm especially looking forward to seeing how Kit and Ty interact with each other.
  
Just as she is going into labor, Kate Connolly learns her brother-in-law, George, is missing and may be a murder victim. While trying to juggle becoming a mother, Kate also tries to learn what is really going on with George. I found the scenes between mother and baby heart warming and the plot intriguing. I didn't want to put it down, and can't wait to read the next one.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-bundle-of-trouble-by-diana.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Meg and Michael are finally ready to move into their new house. Unfortunately, Meg's dad finds a dead body while digging a pool for the penguins. Wait a minute. Penguins? Yep, it's another mad cap romp with Meg and her family. I found the book very funny and laughed the entire way through. Unfortunately, the ending was a tad weak for my tastes. But that was the only flaw in the book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-penguin-who-knew-too-much.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
CI
Caught in a Bind
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Merry Kramer's co-worker is having a rough week. First, her husband vanishes. Then he's accused of stealing money from his work. Finally, a dead body shows up in her garage. Can Merry figure out what is going on? I love these characters, and the book drew me in even on a reread. However, I found the sub-plot about spousal abuse often became preachy and slowed down the book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-caught-in-bind-by-gayle.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Down the Rabbit Hole (Echo Falls, #1)
Down the Rabbit Hole (Echo Falls, #1)
Peter Abrahams | 2006 | Crime, Young Adult (YA)
4
7.5 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
13-year-old Ingrid solves the murder of the crazy lady in her town after realizing she is the last one to see the victim alive. Aimed at teens, and they will probably enjoy it more then I did. I found the characters real but the plot very slow. What really bothered me was all the sneaking around and law breaking Ingrid did to solve the mystery.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-down-rabbit-hole-by-peter.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Breaking Bad  - Season 1
Breaking Bad - Season 1
2008 | Drama
Very well made (1 more)
Great Acting
I hate the story (2 more)
Depressing situations
humor is too dark
Everyone loves this show, except me.
I found that after watching an episode I wanted to curl up into a ball and just hug my wife and family and be thankful it's not me. But it kept leaving me depressed after watching it. I might just be too sensitive to the emotional turmoil of it. managed to get 3/4 of the way through the season, and had to stop... I'm happier for it.