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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
<b><i>The Curse of the Pharaohs</i></b> is a fast, fun, and humorous second outing with Amelia and her husband Emerson. The first half isn't quite as good as the second, but it quickly picks up and is enjoyable until the end. Amelia's outlook is a joy to read and I love how Elizabeth Peters writes her, which to me, seems like it would be very hard to do in a first person narrative (particularly with a character like Amelia Peabody Emerson!). There are some truly hilarious lines and passages, especially between Amelia and Emerson.
One line I just have to keep for posterity: <i>"It is impossible for any rational mind to follow the peculiar mental convolutions that pass for logic among the male sex."</i>
That is the genius of Ms. Peters writing and I look forward to the rest of the series.
One line I just have to keep for posterity: <i>"It is impossible for any rational mind to follow the peculiar mental convolutions that pass for logic among the male sex."</i>
That is the genius of Ms. Peters writing and I look forward to the rest of the series.
Imogen SB (4507 KP) rated Avengers: Endgame (2019) in Movies
May 8, 2019
Predictable
Contains spoilers, click to show
I thought that the film itself was good. The thing I don't like is everyone else. This film was too hyped up from overly loving Marvel fans. The schtick of the film is to involve as many characters as humanly possible - even if completely unnecessary - just to appeal to as many fans as possible. The fans are then blinded by the plot holes and lack of imagination from their favorite character's 5-second cameo.
It's an alright film to watch if you're a bit bored, but you must watch every film and read alllllll the lore behind every inch of Marvel or this film will go over your head. So be ready to invest in over 22 films and every comic ever, for 3 hours.
One bit I did like, however, was the moment where all the women came together - that did make me a bit happy.
It's an alright film to watch if you're a bit bored, but you must watch every film and read alllllll the lore behind every inch of Marvel or this film will go over your head. So be ready to invest in over 22 films and every comic ever, for 3 hours.
One bit I did like, however, was the moment where all the women came together - that did make me a bit happy.
Gripping episodes (2 more)
Solid cast
Gritty Brit drama
Only 6 episodes (1 more)
Not the ending I was hoping for
Knew I would be hooked when I saw "From the makers of Line Of Duty"
Contains spoilers, click to show
I like how the show addresses an important fact that in reality it's very easy these days for people to influence others with the use of the internet/social media.
When I saw the trailer for this series I thought it was just going to be another typical kidnap style show but I like the fact that Lennie James' character is actually arrested on suspicion of kidnapping his own daughter who he hasn't seen in over 10 years, and eventually becomes the character who does the most to try and find his daughter.
The ending was not what I was expecting and could probably have been worked differently but I appreciate they have set it up for another series.
When I saw the trailer for this series I thought it was just going to be another typical kidnap style show but I like the fact that Lennie James' character is actually arrested on suspicion of kidnapping his own daughter who he hasn't seen in over 10 years, and eventually becomes the character who does the most to try and find his daughter.
The ending was not what I was expecting and could probably have been worked differently but I appreciate they have set it up for another series.
Natari (73 KP) rated Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer, #3) in Books
Jul 19, 2019
I'm rereading this book for the third time and it's still as funny and sexy as the first time. Cassie is so engaging, it's hard to find such well written characters that you can truly see yourself being friends with and wanting to meet. Not just because you like them, but because they feel real.
In Embrace the Night, the third book in the Cassie Palmer series, we start to see a much wider picture with new characters and new enemies popping up - and it doesn't seem like Cassie's "usual run of bad luck" no there seems to be a greater - more sinister - purpose that is getting the baddies with the big guns to crawl out to the woodwork to attack our poor little clairvoyant.
Tons of fun, and be prepared to fall even more irrevocably in love with Pritkin and Mircea. What a love triangle to be in.
In Embrace the Night, the third book in the Cassie Palmer series, we start to see a much wider picture with new characters and new enemies popping up - and it doesn't seem like Cassie's "usual run of bad luck" no there seems to be a greater - more sinister - purpose that is getting the baddies with the big guns to crawl out to the woodwork to attack our poor little clairvoyant.
Tons of fun, and be prepared to fall even more irrevocably in love with Pritkin and Mircea. What a love triangle to be in.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Regulators in Books
Aug 7, 2019
Good but bonkers
I haven't yet read Desperation, so fortunately could judge this solely on it's own merits and it's definitely one of King's better books.
It reads a lot like his other epic novels like The Stand, Needful Things etc but in a much smaller size, and it's all the better for it. The plot is interesting and your typical King story, although being based around kid's tv shows makes it a little bit bonkers. It also means that some of the book can feel a little childish at times and some times it can get a bit irritating. But that said, as always with King it's well written with some interesting and developed characters, with lots of horror and gore and just about the right length of book to fit the story. This would make a hell of a good tv show.
It reads a lot like his other epic novels like The Stand, Needful Things etc but in a much smaller size, and it's all the better for it. The plot is interesting and your typical King story, although being based around kid's tv shows makes it a little bit bonkers. It also means that some of the book can feel a little childish at times and some times it can get a bit irritating. But that said, as always with King it's well written with some interesting and developed characters, with lots of horror and gore and just about the right length of book to fit the story. This would make a hell of a good tv show.
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