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Sam Claflin recommended Control (2005) in Movies (curated)
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Lucy in the Sky in Books
Sep 6, 2019
I think if this had been my first Paige Toon book that I would have been interested in reading more of her work but I wouldn't have been in as much of a hurry to do so. It certainly hasn't been my favourite so far.
I thought that despite all the tales James spun in their time together that Lucy might have been a bit more sceptical about his claims.
As for Nathan he seemed like a great guy but I can't say I saw much romance between them initially. He seemed very good at playing it cool.
Off to read the sixth book she's written, One Perfect Summer, now.
I thought that despite all the tales James spun in their time together that Lucy might have been a bit more sceptical about his claims.
As for Nathan he seemed like a great guy but I can't say I saw much romance between them initially. He seemed very good at playing it cool.
Off to read the sixth book she's written, One Perfect Summer, now.
Susie Bright recommended Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) in Movies (curated)
MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Zoo in Books
May 16, 2018
I have always found the concept of HAC (human animal conflict) highly intriguing. The idea that one day the animals will take back the planet? I find this not only completely believable, but entirely possible. The reason given for the HAC in this book (I won't spoil it) is also completely believable, AND entirely possible, in my opinion. I was riveted from start to finish. This may be one of my favorite recent James Patterson books. The story was well told, engaging, and when you really think about it, kind of terrifying.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated The Professor and the Madman (2019) in Movies
Jun 28, 2019
Let's see, how can I find the words to describe The Professor and the Madman? I think the best place to start would be the dictionary. Thanks to James Murray, played by Mel Gibson, and Dr. William Chester Minor, played by Sean Penn, I am able to write this review and easily look up the definition of every word I use. Sean Penn delivers one of the best performances of his career as the madman Dr. Minor. Such an incredible story that was brought to life cinematically and told beautifully.
Kristina (502 KP) rated Operation: Hail Storm in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I read this book because I received an email from the author, asking to read and then post a review. Before I downloaded it, I looked up the few reviews the book had already gotten - I was excited when someone compared Brett to James Patterson, so I chose to give it a try. Honestly, though, I wish I hadn't. Nothing against the author, truly, but because my review will not be what he is probably hoping for, I almost wish I hadn't said I would read it/leave a review. I tried so hard to like this book, even when I immediately knew the topic was going to be tough for me to be interested in. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into it. The multiple perspectives were repetitive; I felt like his kept going off "on a tangent", for example, when he was explaining how the mechanical eagle worked. Try as I might, I just didn't like it, but I also feel like the topic isn't for everyone, particularly me.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2591 KP) rated Stuff Dreams Are Made of in Books
Feb 16, 2023
“There May Have Been a Murder”
Skip Lesser and James Moore have renovated James’s truck to use it to serve food at the revival meetings being help by Reverend Cashdollar. They quickly start to hear rumors of several deaths connected to this ministry, including someone Skip met 10 years ago. Will they figure out what is going on over the course of the weekend?
Obviously, this “reverend” is not preaching anything I would consider Biblical, and I appreciated the fact that I never got the feeling anyone was taking it seriously as such. While this set up might sound like it, this isn’t a cozy, with a liberal amount of foul language and a bit more violence. The pacing was very uneven, with some page turning twists and suspenseful scenes being slowed down by lots of recaps and talking. Still, I do like Skip and James and their struggles with life in general. I don’t think this will be a favorite series, but I’m glad I am finally getting to book two.
Obviously, this “reverend” is not preaching anything I would consider Biblical, and I appreciated the fact that I never got the feeling anyone was taking it seriously as such. While this set up might sound like it, this isn’t a cozy, with a liberal amount of foul language and a bit more violence. The pacing was very uneven, with some page turning twists and suspenseful scenes being slowed down by lots of recaps and talking. Still, I do like Skip and James and their struggles with life in general. I don’t think this will be a favorite series, but I’m glad I am finally getting to book two.
Troy Miller recommended Seconds (1966) in Movies (curated)
David McK (3816 KP) rated Moonraker (James Bond, #3) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
I know I've seen it, but I don't really remember all the much about the 1979 Moonraker film (incidentally, the year I was born), other than that it starred Roger Moore (in his fourth role as James Bond), and that James Bond went into space.
James Bond does not go into space.
At least, not in the novel on which that film is (very loosely) based - or, more accurately, from which they took the title.
Instead, we have a Cold-War era spy thriller, with the Moonraker of the title really more of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (an IBM) rather than the Space Shuttle of the movie. Nor is there CIA involvement, nor a battle-in-space, nor a madman setting out to wipe out all life on Earth ... you get the picture.
There are, however, elements of the novel that make it into future Bond movies, in particular the facial reconstructive surgery of 'Die Another Day' clearly picking up it's cue from the background given to the central antagonist of Drax, and just what happened to him during the war.
James Bond does not go into space.
At least, not in the novel on which that film is (very loosely) based - or, more accurately, from which they took the title.
Instead, we have a Cold-War era spy thriller, with the Moonraker of the title really more of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (an IBM) rather than the Space Shuttle of the movie. Nor is there CIA involvement, nor a battle-in-space, nor a madman setting out to wipe out all life on Earth ... you get the picture.
There are, however, elements of the novel that make it into future Bond movies, in particular the facial reconstructive surgery of 'Die Another Day' clearly picking up it's cue from the background given to the central antagonist of Drax, and just what happened to him during the war.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Corralled (Blacktop Cowboys, #1) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
Cowboy rodeo erotica? You have my interest. From the moment I saw this book on goodreads bookswap, I could not wait to read it. I love me some erotica. Add some cowboys in the mix and I am happy as a clam. Until I read it.
Because I dont really have much to say about this book, here goes.
The good: the erotic scenes, the character development, the dialogue,
the writing
The bad: the plot (which bored me senseless), the favoritism
The ugly: the situation
While there is nothing actually wrong with the novel, I just could not get into it. James has a great easy style to read. The erotic scenes were great, some of the best I have read, especially when dealing with such an awkward situation. And oh was it awkward. The dialogue was realistic and had me not only laughing, but cringing as well. The characters and the emotions were also very believable. I found myself becoming attached to them
The plot seemed a little lackluster, however. I will gave James points for having one of the few erotic novels with a well developed plot in the first place. As I said before, however, it was just not a story I was interested in. It was clear from the beginning who the lead female was going to end up with. I dont think James did it on purpose, but her clear favoritism for one man over the other was apparent from the beginning.
This was not an easy book to read in the first place due to the circumstances of the love triangle. All of the ménage a trios novels I have read before, the couples were into it as a threesome. In this novel, two men are vying the attention and love of one woman. It was awkward at best, especially since the men were childhood friends.
Because I dont really have much to say about this book, here goes.
The good: the erotic scenes, the character development, the dialogue,
the writing
The bad: the plot (which bored me senseless), the favoritism
The ugly: the situation
While there is nothing actually wrong with the novel, I just could not get into it. James has a great easy style to read. The erotic scenes were great, some of the best I have read, especially when dealing with such an awkward situation. And oh was it awkward. The dialogue was realistic and had me not only laughing, but cringing as well. The characters and the emotions were also very believable. I found myself becoming attached to them
The plot seemed a little lackluster, however. I will gave James points for having one of the few erotic novels with a well developed plot in the first place. As I said before, however, it was just not a story I was interested in. It was clear from the beginning who the lead female was going to end up with. I dont think James did it on purpose, but her clear favoritism for one man over the other was apparent from the beginning.
This was not an easy book to read in the first place due to the circumstances of the love triangle. All of the ménage a trios novels I have read before, the couples were into it as a threesome. In this novel, two men are vying the attention and love of one woman. It was awkward at best, especially since the men were childhood friends.