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Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated The Host in Books

Feb 27, 2019

The Host

Stephenie Meyer | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry

7.4

(43 Ratings)

Book Rating

I absolutely loved this book, I read a lot and I have only ever cried once (The Green Mile) but Stephenie Meyer made me laugh, cry, get angry and annoyed.
The characters are relatable and complex and the plot is great and imagination that went into this is astounding.
I was reading a few comments about the book on here and it seems to me that most people seem not to like this book out of some preconceived opinion because they did not like the ending of Twilight.
I happened to love the ending of the Twilight saga, I think it fitted the story but even if I didn't you always start reading a new book with a fresh open mind.
If you start reading a book thinking i'm gonna hate it, then you will hate it.
I will be recommending this book :)

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Ellis (87 KP) rated Bird Box (2018) in Movies

May 30, 2019

Bird Box (2018)

2018 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

7.1

(144 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Tension (1 more)

Suspenseful atmosphere

Rushed (0 more)

Great suspense and tension but abysmal ending

The director of this film (Susanne Bier) clearly studied other films of this genre to know how to successfully create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere throughout the duration of the film. Since the 'creatures' are not seen in the film, this really helps the audience's imagination picture various ideas of these 'creatures'. However, my only problem with this film is the ending feels rushed and vague which doesn't tie up any loose ends of the film. Therefore, this leads to the whole experience and atmosphere of the film being subdued by this abysmal ending which could of been improved. I feel that this film could've got a much better rating if this ending was thought about more. A brilliant film with a sub-brilliant ending

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Chrissie-ann (78 KP) rated Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5) in Books

Jun 19, 2018

I can't tire of this series

This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time, I purposely took my time reading it only reading small bits at a time so I could really appreciate and take on what I was reading. James Patterson is an incredible writer who can set the scene and create amazing characters. He has the ability to make you feel as though you are part of the story as you begin to become invested in the characters and their lives. Alex cross being in love is one of my favourite things and the cases he faces are disturbing to say the least. James has an incredible imagination and understanding of the law. As I got towards the end of the book I realised I could not put it down until I knew what had happened.

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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Time for Bed, Sleepyhead: The Falling Asleep Book in Books

Jan 2, 2019

Time for Bed, Sleepyhead is a very unique book. Written by Dr. Amen, a child psychiatrist, it is specialized for winding down and getting ready for bed. My husband and I both found ourselves yawning while reading this to our children, not because it was boring, but because the book was working on us as well as our kids. While the story is great at getting the kids to exhaust their imagination and get sleepy, there are a few pages that are a little long, but not overly so. Overall both my husband and I, and our two boys (ages 4 and 2) enjoyed this book and have added it to our nighttime routine.

I received a free copy of Time for Bed Sleepyhead from Zonderkidz in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

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Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Magnificent Seven (2016) in Movies

Oct 30, 2019

The Magnificent Seven (2016)

2016 | Action, Drama, Western

7.4

(33 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Having seen most of the original and seminal Seven Samurai I can attest that the remakes are very good movies and carry the essence of the original very well without surpassing it.
It maintains the feel of the original western well and allows just about enough of an introduction to each character to become invested, although for others it's all left to the imagination.
If you have seen the original then you already know where the story is going and move on to guessing who survives at the finale.
All in all a good movie from the consistent Antoine Fuqua and an enjoyable watch, although I feel as though this remake didn't have to be remade at all, but Hollywood seems to insist on it these days with its unwillingness to indulge and invest in originality.