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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Two children from our world get tricked into traveling to magical worlds. But one stop is a world that is just forming and appears to be run by a lion.... A bit slow, and honestly I think it's best read in the order written (sixth), but still a fun tale filled with magic and adventure.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-magicians-nephew-by-c-s.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-magicians-nephew-by-c-s.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Magic and Other Misdemeanors in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The Grimm family is trying to pay the high taxes to save their house and track down several stolen magical items. I was drawn into this book very quickly and loved how the characters are developing. Unfortunately, the climax was once again a little weak and the coda was nothing more than a set up for the next book
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-magic-and-other.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-magic-and-other.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Teri (2 KP) rated The Wide Circumference of Love: A Novel in Books
Mar 22, 2018
Characters (2 more)
Ability to switch perspectives
Family & relationships that feel authentic
Real love story
This was a really well-written book. It's refreshing to see a WOC write about a black family in a way that is so real, authentic and relatable. It's a love story, but not in the traditional sense where there's a magical "happily ever after". It's a love story where people have to sacrifice, learn, and adapt to stay committed to the people they care about.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Mulberry Mischief in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this one!
Marlee (the mc) becomes involved when the town eccentric wants to use berries for magical protection.
I really liked Marlee as a character. She's smart and quick-thinking.
She tries to help the woman she knows as Leticia and ends up discovering a corpse.
The townsfolk are fully realized. I really liked Theo, Tess, and Natasha.
I really enjoyed this one!
Marlee (the mc) becomes involved when the town eccentric wants to use berries for magical protection.
I really liked Marlee as a character. She's smart and quick-thinking.
She tries to help the woman she knows as Leticia and ends up discovering a corpse.
The townsfolk are fully realized. I really liked Theo, Tess, and Natasha.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Polar Express (2004) in Movies
Nov 17, 2019 (Updated Nov 17, 2019)
I feel the magic
This film for me is magical. I know loads of people says it creeps them out, but to me it just takes me back to those moments when I was a child and felt as if Santa was real. It is just pure wonder and awe and a great adventure. i love that they add some ghost elements as well in a nod to Christmas traditions of old.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Miniaturist in Books
Nov 26, 2019
promised more than it delivered
Although a great piece of work it never realises it's parts that could have turned it into something very special. The very strong cast play their roles and absorb you. However it continuously hints of something magical underneath and it's this magic which makes you turn the page until the magic, instead of being the core of the book, sputters out before it took hold. Had it not this could have become a classic.
Simon Webb (26 KP) rated Guns Akimbo (2019) in Movies
Mar 2, 2020
A little different
Something a little different, acting from the main bad guy leaves a lot to be desired. Main female character is a crack shot until she goes up against Radcliffe then cant seem to hit a thing, ironically when they team up she's a crack shot again and for a few magical moments so is Radcliffe. Shoddy storyline with enjoyable moments. I'd still give it a watch just to say you've seen it.
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