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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated The Cat Who Talked Turkey (Cat Who... #26) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
It's the beginning of summer, and things are hoping in Pickax County. They are breaking ground for a new bookstore and the town of Brrr is celebrating 200 years. Oh yeah, and a body is found on Qwill's property. But since none of the characters seem to care about that, the mystery kind of whimpers along. If you love the characters, you'll enjoy the book, but there's hardly any plot. Par for the course for the later books of the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-cat-who-talked-turkey-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-cat-who-talked-turkey-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Secrets of Harmony Grove in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Sienna's life is turned upside down when she discovers she is under investigation by the Federal government. Then a former boyfriend is found dead on the property of the bed and breakfast he helped her fix up. What is going on?
As always, Mindy provides a fast start and lots of twists and turns. I didn't feel the pace was consistent in this one, but I still raced through it as quickly as I could.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-secrets-of-harmony-grove-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
As always, Mindy provides a fast start and lots of twists and turns. I didn't feel the pace was consistent in this one, but I still raced through it as quickly as I could.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-secrets-of-harmony-grove-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated A Clue for the Puzzle Lady (Puzzle Lady #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
A dead body has been found in the cemetery, but there's a weird note attached to it. Is it a crossword puzzle clue? If so, what does it mean? And can Cora, who doesn't actually write the crossword puzzle column that bears her name, figure it out? I enjoyed this series debut despite Cora's drinking, a vice she gives up a few books down the road. The word play more than made up for it to me.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-clue-for-puzzle-lady-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-clue-for-puzzle-lady-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated How to Host a Killer Party (Party Planning, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Presley Parker's party planning business might finally be entering the big leagues when she is asked to host the mayor's surprise wedding on Alcatraz. But things take a turn for the worse when the bride to be storms off only to turn up dead and the police want to talk to Presley. I found the pacing in the middle a bit uneven, but a great beginning and climax coupled with warm characters make me want to read more.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-how-to-host-killer-party-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-how-to-host-killer-party-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated An Amish Kitchen in Books
Feb 15, 2018
Fern and Abram not getting in the love. Abram is taking care of his siblings for a amount of time. He is always turning to her for something. The way they get together is quite different from any other way and I really enjoyed it.
Each book or story in the book is different. They found their romance differently form each one. Each story tell a different story. I like this some for that means there are three different ways. Each one is a wonderful read and enjoyment. You can read it if you like and decide for yourself.
Each book or story in the book is different. They found their romance differently form each one. Each story tell a different story. I like this some for that means there are three different ways. Each one is a wonderful read and enjoyment. You can read it if you like and decide for yourself.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Life Of Pi (2012) in Movies
Mar 13, 2018
Although I did not see in 3D (probably would've been better), I found this movie entertaining as well as beautiful on my 4K TV.
The story of a boy stranded on a lifeboat with mainly a Bengal tiger is interesting and is a metaphor at the same time. Any story of survival is usually compelling and this one is no different.
The visuals, cinematography and art direction were beautiful
Don't think it deserved a Best Director Academy Award for Ang Lee; however, the choices were pretty weak that year so I guess it is what it is.
The story of a boy stranded on a lifeboat with mainly a Bengal tiger is interesting and is a metaphor at the same time. Any story of survival is usually compelling and this one is no different.
The visuals, cinematography and art direction were beautiful
Don't think it deserved a Best Director Academy Award for Ang Lee; however, the choices were pretty weak that year so I guess it is what it is.
Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated Apple Tree Yard in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Disappointing.
I read this on holiday, was intrigued by the plot and was expecting it to be tense, erotic, shocking and thrilling, yet I found none of it. After finishing the book, I put it down and it was a 'is that it?' moment, I couldn't quite believe I'd read the whole thing, it hadn't seemed go anywhere exciting.
The book itself is well written and the characters are interesting, and individually make for a good story, but merge them all into one and you get nothing too exciting.
The book's been done before, that's all I can say.
I read this on holiday, was intrigued by the plot and was expecting it to be tense, erotic, shocking and thrilling, yet I found none of it. After finishing the book, I put it down and it was a 'is that it?' moment, I couldn't quite believe I'd read the whole thing, it hadn't seemed go anywhere exciting.
The book itself is well written and the characters are interesting, and individually make for a good story, but merge them all into one and you get nothing too exciting.
The book's been done before, that's all I can say.
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Dealer's Choice in Tabletop Games
Mar 29, 2018
Not a great game by modern standards
This game has flaws, but it's a very simple game that was a lot of fun in it's time. I recently found a copy at a flea market and grabbed it for the memories... That said I still haven't pulled it out to play it. I'd be interested to see if it's still the same fun I had when I was a kid. Or if it just doesn't hold up. my guess is both.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Monopoly in Tabletop Games
Apr 4, 2018
The best way to ruin friendships
The classic monopoly game really brings out the worst in people, as the need to keep giving the same person money repeatedly becomes very frustrating. When playing with kids, I have found we have to agree that once someone has bought the first property of a group, nobody can buy the rest. Without such rules anarchy would reign.
The game takes quite a long time to play and technically only ends when someone runs out of money and properties completely, which can take days.
Not really enjoyable but an excellent concept (the junior version is much better).
The game takes quite a long time to play and technically only ends when someone runs out of money and properties completely, which can take days.
Not really enjoyable but an excellent concept (the junior version is much better).
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Dead Man's Switch (A Kate Reilly Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Kate has finally landed a job as a race car driver. Unfortunately, it's at the expense of the man she found murdered. With the police and gossip thinking she did it, Kate jumps in to find the real killer.
I felt the author was trying too hard to share her racing knowledge with us, and the result slowed the story down. Some of the characters were a tad under developed as well. Still, the climax was great and the solution was logical.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-review-dead-mans-switch-by-tammy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I felt the author was trying too hard to share her racing knowledge with us, and the result slowed the story down. Some of the characters were a tad under developed as well. Still, the climax was great and the solution was logical.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-review-dead-mans-switch-by-tammy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.