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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2652 KP) rated Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves in Books

Oct 6, 2022 (Updated Oct 6, 2022)

Evil Elves Complicating Christmas

April Claus is thrilled that, for her second Christmas as Mrs. Claus, she is able to host her friend Claire at the North Pole. However, on top of the normal holiday chaos, there are new challenges. The reindeer are on strike. Someone scares the crowd at the annual ice sculpture contest with a drone-deer. And April’s friend Jupiter is worried about her boyfriend. Can April juggle all of this with her normal Mrs. Claus duties?

Obviously, there is quite a lot happening here. It’s all balanced perfectly with plenty of action and twists in the mystery to keep us engaged the entire time. April leads a cast of charming characters, and I enjoyed the growth in some relationships. The fantasy setting is wonderfully realized. I love getting lost in this world, and I can only imagine how much fun it would be to read this in December. Then there’s the humor. Claire’s reactions to some of the things she sees are priceless, and there are other great moments, too. Yet the more serious themes and elements work as well. If you have yet to start this series, you are in for a treat. Fans will find the Christmas spirit here no matter when they pick up the book.

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Andy K (10827 KP) created a post

Jan 1, 2018

Here is my annual movies make you feel old list.

These movies are now 10 years old:

The Dark Knight
Iron Man
Quantum of Solace
Twilight
Tropic Thunder

These movies are 20 years old:

Saving Private Ryan
Armageddon
There's Something About Mary
A Bug's Life

These movies are now 25 years old:

Jurassic Park
The Fugitive
Schindler's List
Groundhog Day
Mrs. Doubtfire

These movies are now 30 years old:

Rain Man
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Die Hard
Beetlejuice
Scrooged

These movies are now 40 years old:

Superman
Halloween
Grease
The Deer Hunter
Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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Joanna Louise (7 KP) rated Wide Sargasso Sea in Books

Jun 7, 2019

Not what I expected

I was recommended this book by a friend as I enjoyed Jane Eyre. Was not sure what I was expecting when I started this but I have to say I was disappointed. Whereas the premis was good and it was an interesting thought to explore 'Mrs Rochester' the bok was far too short and I felt what could have been a great exploration of a character fell way short. The narrative was all over the place using first and third perspectives. Worth a read if you want something quick to pass the time.