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Kristie (106 KP) rated The Art of Escaping in Books

Sep 18, 2018  
The Art of Escaping
The Art of Escaping
Erin Callahan | 2018
8
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fast read
I really enjoyed The Art of Escaping by Erin Callahan a lot more than I thought I would. This novel was a super cute contemporary and a fast, fun read. I loved seeing the characters grow and develop as the story went on. The friendship that starts between Mattie and Will, and later with Frankie and Stella, is an inspiring relationship that most people can connect with and would love to have in their own lives. Together, they overcome their fears and come into their own, as well as helping the people around them grow and learn. The character of Miyu was probably my favorite, I loved her attitude and learning about her and her mom Akiko. I would love to read a whole book based off of these two characters, and to learn more about their relationship. Overall, I really enjoyed this ya contemporary story, and would definitely recommend for all ages.
  
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Hazel (1853 KP) rated An Absolutely Remarkable Thing in Books

Nov 16, 2018  
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
Hank Green | 2018 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
9.2 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Cliffhanger (0 more)
I read this because I'm a big fan of John Green. I love his writing style and have watched him and Hank on YouTube. I hoped Hank would be as good at writing as his brother. I was not disappointed.

This book, however, is nothing like a John Green story. The characters are in their twenties rather than their teens and the storyline is science fiction. Hank's writing style is also different, however, it is different in a good way. It is captivating, easy to understand and makes you think and feel a whole variety of things.

So, if you like John Green and want to see what Hank can do, you won't be disappointed. Likewise, if you're not John Green fan, you'll still love An Absolutely Remarkably Thing. It's a win-win situation.

The only negative? A cliffhanger. The story ends on a BIG question mark and it is unlikely we will ever find out what happened. I guess it's up to our own imaginations.
  
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Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated His Dark Materials: Including All Three Novels: Northern Light, the Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass in Books

Nov 11, 2019  
His Dark Materials: Including All Three Novels: Northern Light, the Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass
His Dark Materials: Including All Three Novels: Northern Light, the Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass
Philip Pullman, Lucy Hughes-Hallett | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.1 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
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What a story
Lyra and Pan's journey, and the characters they meet along the way, ranks as one of my favourite works of fiction. The descriptions, the details and varied points of view, make this an engaging and compelling read. I have to say, it was not easy to put down.
The changes the first film made were not good (as proved by the lack of sequels) though it had some great casting. The new series looked promising, but since I read the books bacķ in 2010, I think I will have to revisit them soon!

This magical coming of age story was so lovely, I gave the hardback trilogy to my 9 year old niece who loved it, and has been loving fantasy since!
I recommend this for the hitting puberty audience, since that is a strong theme throughout, but an adult with a love of the genre would love it too!.
  
    Awesome Kids Stories

    Awesome Kids Stories

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    A bedtime story app with most child friendly interface. These days kids love smartphones and...

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John Bradley recommended The Godfather: Part II (1974) in Movies (curated)

 
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
1974 | Crime, Drama
9.1 (37 Ratings)
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"I have to say Godfather Part II, because the thing I love about Godfather Part II is Godfather Part I was one incredible story filled with incredible performances, deep psychological examinations of what it’s like to be in that position of authority, and the struggle with that and the conflict of all the stuff we see with most good gangster films, really. You get that in one story in The Godfather Part I. I think in The Godfather Part II, there’s two stories like that. That’s what I love the most about it. It’s two wonderful gangster movies in one, and the richness of that, the way that they flip between those two stories, is something very, very special. It’s like two amazing movies in one movie. It would’ve been Godfather I, but the fact that Godfather II is two great movies in one movie just means it’s an embarrassment of riches. It’s just one of the greatest films of all time."

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    Sal

    Sal

    Mick Kitson

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    This is a story of something like survival. Sal planned it for almost a year before they ran. She...

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