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Once again, I am in the minority with this book. It has received so many good reviews of 4 and 5 stars that I am beginning to think theres something wrong with me because I just didnt get it.
Review at <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/wake-by-elizabeth-knox.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Review at <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/wake-by-elizabeth-knox.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Darkest Secret in Books
Jan 12, 2018
This is a subject matter that is any parents worst nightmare; their 3 year old child goes missing but, in The Darkest Secret, that is only the beginning of the story and when money and reputations are at stake, it becomes something even more sinister.
Full review at <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/the-darkest-secret-by-alex-marwood.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Full review at <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/the-darkest-secret-by-alex-marwood.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Adam Lambert recommended track Aquarius by The Cast of Hair in Hair OST by The Cast of Hair in Music (curated)
Dean (6921 KP) rated Fear Island (2009) in Movies
Jul 21, 2018 (Updated Aug 14, 2020)
A decent straight to DVD thriller/horror as a young woman recounts the events on a small island over a weekend, which led to the deaths of her friends. There are a few familiar faces in this, and the production value is pretty good for a low budget film. It has a decent plot with a few, fairly predictable twists, but still enjoyable fun nevertheless. More thriller than blood n guts horror, but it kinda just makes it into the slasher category. Check it out!
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Survivor Roundup (Zombie West #2) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Okay
I read the first book in this series about three years ago and didn't do a re-read before starting this, which wasn't the best idea ever.
That being said, I remembered enough to get into the story--though it took me a little while--but I think my taste n books has changed a little since then and I'm not sure if I'm interested in finishing the series.
I read the first book in this series about three years ago and didn't do a re-read before starting this, which wasn't the best idea ever.
That being said, I remembered enough to get into the story--though it took me a little while--but I think my taste n books has changed a little since then and I'm not sure if I'm interested in finishing the series.
Jordie (1 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Jun 26, 2018
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Grand Passion in Books
Sep 6, 2019
From it's description, i expected to like this more. But i didnt.
The art-work wasnt the best--the characters seeming to change slightly from one frame to the next--never looking the same. Continuity also wasn't the best.
The wording also drove me a little mad. All the "N'" this and "N'" that. Proper down south dialogue. The sentences ran together in parts which made it hard to figure out what they were saying.
And lastly, the storyline. I didn't quite get the love at first sight thing but the rest of it was quite good.
The art-work wasnt the best--the characters seeming to change slightly from one frame to the next--never looking the same. Continuity also wasn't the best.
The wording also drove me a little mad. All the "N'" this and "N'" that. Proper down south dialogue. The sentences ran together in parts which made it hard to figure out what they were saying.
And lastly, the storyline. I didn't quite get the love at first sight thing but the rest of it was quite good.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll in Books
Jul 18, 2019
For those not familiar with the name Sam Phillips, he is the man who started up Sun Records in Memphis, TN. And it was there at 706 Union Avenue that Sam invented rock n roll. Now, he didn't invent the music or the soul behind rock n roll, rock n roll was cooked up by the men and women working in the cotton fields, folks in the churches singing hymns, heartbreak, and good times goofing off with friends; just to name a few ingredients. With any recipe, no matter how great the ingredients, a great cook is needed; and Sam Phillips was a five star chef ahead of his time. Thankfully for all us, he made it his time. He produced and laid down the first tracks for some of the greats, such as Howlin' Wolf, Ike Turner, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis just to name a few. I wouldn't say he discovered these great musicians, but rather helped them discover themselves. Back to the book, that's only a small portion of his story. Learning more about the man, who and what made him who he was, all of his accomplishments, and all of the details of what most know and a lot of what you had no idea about, made for a very fascinating read. If you have a love for music, then this is a must read book.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Hanging Club in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I admit to being a bit of a fan of Tony Parsons having previously read and enjoyed <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-slaughter-man-by-tony-parsons.html">"The Slaughter Man"</a> so I was more than pleased when I was accepted to review The Hanging Club by the publisher RandomHouse UK Cornerstone via NetGalley and for which I am grateful as, yet again, Mr Parsons has written a great book.
Full review at <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/the-hanging-club-by-tony-parsons.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>.
Full review at <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/the-hanging-club-by-tony-parsons.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>.