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Samantha (67 KP) rated Taking God to School in Books
Jul 7, 2017
Provides a great depth of research on the current educational system in Australia (1 more)
Acknowledges the validity of a plethora of religious traditions rather than just the prominent Christianity
Deepening understanding can never hurt
Overall, I found this book to be insightful not only in relation to the nations current educational situation but also in the way that we, as a society, tend to treat religion. I believe that this is a book that is better read a chapter or two at a time rather than in one sitting due to the depth of research contained within its pages.
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Prom Nights from Hell in Books
Apr 27, 2018
this book was very mediocre.
there were several stories. the one by Meg Cabot was poorly writen and stupid.
the one by Lauren Myracle made me angry.
Kim Harrison didn't finish her story. when i finally found the novel that finished it, it was dumb, and she didn't hardly explain anything, so i didn't like it much.
Michelle Jaffe's characters were sketchy and i never connected with them. bleah.
Stephenie Meyer... well, let's just say, she should stick to vampires and mind-controlling aliens.
all in all, i read this book on a vote (and did a riddle on it, also on a vote) and didn't really enjoy it. waste of ten bucks. don't bother.
there were several stories. the one by Meg Cabot was poorly writen and stupid.
the one by Lauren Myracle made me angry.
Kim Harrison didn't finish her story. when i finally found the novel that finished it, it was dumb, and she didn't hardly explain anything, so i didn't like it much.
Michelle Jaffe's characters were sketchy and i never connected with them. bleah.
Stephenie Meyer... well, let's just say, she should stick to vampires and mind-controlling aliens.
all in all, i read this book on a vote (and did a riddle on it, also on a vote) and didn't really enjoy it. waste of ten bucks. don't bother.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated My Name is Lucy Barton in Books
May 12, 2018
A moving life story
It's impressive that this book can fit virtually an entire life story into such a short book. And for the most part it's a really interesting story. Lucy is an endearing character although she is a little odd and strange at times. I feel like some of her actions don't make sense and I found myself getting very frustrated at how her mother treated her and how she reacted to it, like it didn't make any sense. But I do admit that this could just be part of the message of the story itself.
Overally it's a well written book with a lovely story, it's just a shame that not much really happens.
Overally it's a well written book with a lovely story, it's just a shame that not much really happens.
David (771 KP) rated Google Podcasts in Apps
Feb 2, 2019
Great for any and all podcasts
New to the podcast scene and was looking for an allrounder that didn't exclude any podcasts.
Since getting the app I have searched for the conventional and the more obscure and found some that I might not have thought of.
Once I have listened to a few different ones I will certainly review them individually.
As the description above states, you can download the podcasts to your device for offline listening (save your data)
I trust the Google apps so downloaded this app as soon as I saw it existed and was available.
Looking forward to exploring the world of podcasts, thanks for reading.
Since getting the app I have searched for the conventional and the more obscure and found some that I might not have thought of.
Once I have listened to a few different ones I will certainly review them individually.
As the description above states, you can download the podcasts to your device for offline listening (save your data)
I trust the Google apps so downloaded this app as soon as I saw it existed and was available.
Looking forward to exploring the world of podcasts, thanks for reading.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Queen of Tomorrow (Stolen Empire, #2) in Books
Feb 4, 2019
This is the second book in the series and picks up just after the last one finished.
By now Sophie has grown up and is becoming Catherine, you start to see more of the leader she could be as she goes about establishing herself within the court.
Sophie has a more clear idea of who she can trust, pretty much no one, and that she must go to extreme lengths if she is going succeed and one day be queen.
Unfortunately this book did not have the bonus content videos like the last one did. I found this a real shame as I really enjoyed the extra insight in he previous book. I did still enjoy the story though.
By now Sophie has grown up and is becoming Catherine, you start to see more of the leader she could be as she goes about establishing herself within the court.
Sophie has a more clear idea of who she can trust, pretty much no one, and that she must go to extreme lengths if she is going succeed and one day be queen.
Unfortunately this book did not have the bonus content videos like the last one did. I found this a real shame as I really enjoyed the extra insight in he previous book. I did still enjoy the story though.
Heathski (173 KP) rated Paladins Strike in Apps
Feb 12, 2019
Paladins (1 more)
Customizable
Aiming is difficult (1 more)
Touch screen controls feel clunky
Good but just as frustrating as the original
I love/hate paladins. I find it hugely frustrating or very satisfying depending which way the games go. Paladins Strike, on android? Cool! First few games were good then it all started going downhill. It might be me but I found it hard to control. I've played other games with the same set up, but this just doesn't work that well. Skill choices that you buy with credits, pop up on the screen while you are playing. Thats distracting. It could be quite fun but the lack of control makes it a dud for me.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Lady of Palenque : Flower of Bacal, Mesoamerica, A.D. 749 in Books
Feb 15, 2019
I read around fifty pages before I decided to quit. The story was rather boring and the numerous names were confusing, so I had a hard time keeping everyone straight. I think the main problem was that the author got bogged down with historical details - names, descriptions, what was going to happen, and even things that didn't really matter and forgot to tell the story. I think there probably is some interesting stuff in here, but frankly, I don't care to wade through the rest of the book to find it. However, I did read the epilogue and historical notes, and found them very interesting. That is the best part of the book.
Heathski (173 KP) rated Sketch a day in Apps
Feb 16, 2019 (Updated Feb 16, 2019)
Prompts for subjects to draw (4 more)
Feedback from other users
Tips and links for ideas
Good community of beginner and professional artists
Links to Instagram profile
Good app for motivation and inspiration
As an artist I sometimes need a push to get motivated. I found this app recently. It gives you a word prompt for the day. Once you have created your image, you can upload it to the days feed. You can view other people's drawings and give them a like or a comment.
It's also nice that you are given rewards. You get to pick a box which reveals a picture from a famous artist, which is added to your reward gallery. A nice useful, motivational app.
It's also nice that you are given rewards. You get to pick a box which reveals a picture from a famous artist, which is added to your reward gallery. A nice useful, motivational app.
Stephen (210 KP) rated Glass (2019) in Movies
Feb 28, 2019 (Updated Mar 2, 2019)
The Tale Continues...
I was really looking forward to watching ‘Glass’ as I thought ‘Split’ and ‘Unbreakable’ were fantastic films. ‘Glass’ is here to round off the storylines from those two movies, and it sets out to achieve that. However, I just couldn’t seem to connect emotionally to the film, despite outstanding performances from the cast. I also felt the film could have done with being shorter, and I also found myself getting confused with certain parts of the plot. Overall it’s a good movie, but I feel the ending let the whole thing down - there is a slight twist, then everything takes the safe and boring route to end the movie.
Wendy Jo (37 KP) rated the Xbox One version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition in Video Games
Mar 2, 2019
Worth the 20 year wait!
Literally have played this franchise since I was 8. Never even for a second imagined there being a third installment. When it came out I couldn't afford it, and the wait for the game made finally besting each difficulty and getting the fill story line so very worth it. The Seasonal Play, (comes as an option, not a pass like with Fortnite or Paladins) further adds to the excitement of rare loot and drops. Granted, you are playing the same game over and over, and for some people that would be infuriating, however, it's part of the reason I love the game so much.