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Dana (24 KP) rated City of Heavenly Fire in Books
Mar 23, 2018
Holy hell. I made myself read this slowly because I knew how much it would hurt. I was not disappointed. Cassandra Clare did an outstanding job in tearing my heart to shreads. Thank you for the pain. I can proudly say that I cried a lot because of this book. This was a beautiful end to a magnificent series. I am glad to have been a part of Clary and her friends' journeys. Thank you again, Cassandra Clare, for giving us readers such an amazing world to disappear into.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Gringo (2018) in Movies
Mar 15, 2018 (Updated Mar 15, 2018)
I didn't know if this movie was going to be completely terrible, or completely hilarious. It was mostly hilarious. For starters, the cast was stacked. I love Charlize Theron in everything, and her character was a boss, and my favorite scene in the movie is when she's giving herself a pep talk in the car. David Oyelowo was so funny as Harold and he was so charming. Joel Edgerton was the perfect d-bag. I completely forgot Sharlto Copley was in this movie until he showed up, and his character was one of my favorites.
Cynthia Armistead (17 KP) rated The Atrocity Archives (Laundry Files, #1) in Books
Mar 1, 2018
I don't give many 5-star ratings, but <i>The Atrocity Archives</i> deserves one. You may need to read it with a web browser open to look up references using Wikipedia or Google, but if you enjoy Torchwood, Men in Black, or [b:Snow Crash|830|Snow Crash|Neal Stephenson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1157396730s/830.jpg|493634], I think you'll enjoy this one.
The volume actually includes the novel and a novella, <i>The Concrete Jungle</i>. Both are good reading, and I recommend giving yourself time to enjoy the foreword and afterword, as well.
The volume actually includes the novel and a novella, <i>The Concrete Jungle</i>. Both are good reading, and I recommend giving yourself time to enjoy the foreword and afterword, as well.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Dwight is the weird kid in sixth grade until he creates an origami Yoda and starts giving out advice. The funny thing is, the advice seems to be good. Is it magic or just luck? The book is really a collection of short stories with a quick climax near the end. Many of them were heartwarming, but I wanted it to be building toward something long before it did.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-strange-case-of-origami.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-strange-case-of-origami.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Andy K (10827 KP) rated Hard Candy (2005) in Movies
Jun 9, 2018
Weirdly interesting
Kind of hard to describe details of this film without giving things away.
Patrick Wilson and Ellen Page are mesmerizing both playing deeply flawed characters in this very interesting film. The movie will make you cry, wince, cringe and be disgusted all at the same time and different emotions throughout as you try and figure out character motives and backstories.
I enjoy a thriller you can't figure out, and this one definitely foots the bill. The heavy plot is not for everyone so be warned.
Patrick Wilson and Ellen Page are mesmerizing both playing deeply flawed characters in this very interesting film. The movie will make you cry, wince, cringe and be disgusted all at the same time and different emotions throughout as you try and figure out character motives and backstories.
I enjoy a thriller you can't figure out, and this one definitely foots the bill. The heavy plot is not for everyone so be warned.
Katie Niles (20 KP) rated The Silent Wife in Books
Jun 18, 2018
What I expected to be a riveting, exciting, thriller novel turned out to be a very slow, predictable, murder mystery of a scorned woman and wife. It was an alright read but it was hard to get through it and force myself to get to the end because it hardly kept my interest. Would I recommend it to a friend? Very doubtful. Would I read again? Negative. I do plan on giving the author another go around and I do plan on reading another book of the authors.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Codenames in Tabletop Games
May 31, 2018
Broken this out a few times, good with larger groups
This is not the game for 4 people although it's possible to play that many. this game really shines when there are teams of people deciphering the clues together and arguing about it. I find 8 to be optimal, one person giving clues and three people to a side deciphering. 4 vs 4 is best. Anything less and it's just lest of an experience. I've never had more than 8 to try it out, but I'd hope its even more fun.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Red and the Wolf in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I have a love of Fairy Tales so I was really excited to have the opportunity to read this novella. Unfortunately, I wasn't a huge fan of it. I tend to like stories where I am connected to the character. I really didn't feel connected to any of the characters nor did the story hold my attention.
The writing was good, but the twist in the story was extremely predictable and was a little disappointing.
Ultimately, I'm giving this 2 stars. The writing was good but the story missed the mark for me.
The writing was good, but the twist in the story was extremely predictable and was a little disappointing.
Ultimately, I'm giving this 2 stars. The writing was good but the story missed the mark for me.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated A Place For Us in Books
Aug 6, 2018
Must read!
This novel is as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. It deftly jumps around time and narrators more successfully than many others, even while giving you a complete, linear-feeling storyline. Amazingly, this book makes you love and miss your parents, idealize and exemplify your children, and then swap everything around all within a paragraph. You will feel the first love, the uncertainty, the pride and the camaraderie with each and every character. A definite must-read!