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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Know Your Beholder in Books
Apr 27, 2018
I got halfway through Know your Beholder before I quit. I still wouldn’t be able to tell you what it was about. It’s really too bad, to. I only had one problem with it.
It was like a lot of things happened, but nothing actually happened. There was no plot, just a bunch of events strung together with lyric, hilarious, over thesaurus-ized sentences. The writing itself was great and it was what kept me listening past the first track, but when I was halfway through and I still wasn’t sure what was going on, and I didn’t like the main character any more than I did when it started, I opted to spend my time on something else.
It was like a lot of things happened, but nothing actually happened. There was no plot, just a bunch of events strung together with lyric, hilarious, over thesaurus-ized sentences. The writing itself was great and it was what kept me listening past the first track, but when I was halfway through and I still wasn’t sure what was going on, and I didn’t like the main character any more than I did when it started, I opted to spend my time on something else.
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World in Books
Apr 27, 2018
I didn't finish this book. I found Deep Work very redundant and obvious. Yes, it is clear we have a problem in our society of being able to focus. Anyone who works with or has their own kids will be able to tell you that, and how it’s related to technology. I’m happy you’ve done some research to back it up, but I found the book very dry.
Not only that, the kinds of people who will be reading (or listening) to this genre is already totaly aware of the problem, so again, I found it redundant. Not only that, the book itself was very dry and dull to listen to. Sadly it’s not on my top list.
Not only that, the kinds of people who will be reading (or listening) to this genre is already totaly aware of the problem, so again, I found it redundant. Not only that, the book itself was very dry and dull to listen to. Sadly it’s not on my top list.
This was very, very good. I really enjoyed it, especially because I listened to it as an Audiobook and it was read by Rosario Dawson. She's always been one of my favorite actresses, but I didn't how great she is at voices or how captivating she can be just by listening to her. She really brought the story to life and made me care about and like Jazz, as well as the other characters. I really hope Andy Weir writes a sequel to Artemis because he definitely left it open for one, and if not, I'll be really disappointed. But overall, I loved this book and I would read it again in a heartbeat!!
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.
Haecity (2 KP) rated Someday, Someday, Maybe in Books
Feb 25, 2018
Quietly Empowering
Realistically, this isn't the most thrilling or exciting story I've ever read. It's a story about a mostly ordinary journey in a realistic world. But when the story was over, it really stayed with me.
It's hard to find a book that is as equally entertaining as it is empowering. This is the first fictional book I've read in a long while where I have cheered out loud "You go girl!" as I went through it.
To anyone interested, I suggest reading / listening to "Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)" before this book, because of all the fun insights it gives you into "Someday, Someday, Maybe".
It's hard to find a book that is as equally entertaining as it is empowering. This is the first fictional book I've read in a long while where I have cheered out loud "You go girl!" as I went through it.
To anyone interested, I suggest reading / listening to "Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)" before this book, because of all the fun insights it gives you into "Someday, Someday, Maybe".
Jessica (3 KP) rated YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream in Apps
Jun 25, 2018
Free (1 more)
Wide Range of Content
Honestly The Best
This app is constantly open, wether I am watching a video or are listening to music. YouTube has a wide range of content, so there is something for everyone to watch. YouTube has also stepped out and have started to offer some additional features for a free. Although for me I just stick to the free YouTube because I don't mind the occasional ad. For parents out there, there is some questionable content on regular YouTube but they know have YouTube Kids which is perfect for young little ones to watch without parents working about every little video their children is watching.
MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Pandora Music in Apps
Oct 30, 2019
Pandora is genome radio, which means it's supposed to figure out what you like over time and suggest/play songs based on whatever underlying algorithm. I've been using it for years, and it still plays a song I can't stand every once in a while, so obviously it's not perfect, but the database is huge. 🤷♀️
I just recently started paying for Pandora Premium to get rid of commercials, and I honestly think this is the way to go to truly get the most out of the app. On Premium, it's not just stations, and it doesn't feel quite as random. You can search for specific songs, create playlists, and download for offline listening. Absolutely worth the $10/month.
I just recently started paying for Pandora Premium to get rid of commercials, and I honestly think this is the way to go to truly get the most out of the app. On Premium, it's not just stations, and it doesn't feel quite as random. You can search for specific songs, create playlists, and download for offline listening. Absolutely worth the $10/month.
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