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Lindsay (1818 KP) rated The Quilted Heart Omnibus (Quilted Hearts #1-3) in Books
Feb 15, 2018
I just loves series. I have already review the first book to this series. I really like learning about Civil War era. I do not know what bring it out or if it the writing. I just enjoy the story behind it. You can learn so much. Why it just a wonderful thing to see the bonds of friendship and what all can bring people together. The stories are all different but it all great to read. To me it just makes me wonder and these stories also take me back in that time era. What life might have been if I was born in that era.
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David McK (3921 KP) rated Terminator Genisys (2015) in Movies
Aug 26, 2019
Entry number 5 in The Terminator series: a series that is largely viewed as having gone drastically downhill after the first two superlative instalments, and that is undoubtedly Arnold Schwarzenegger most famous role.
The biggest problem with this one, simply, is that it gave away too much in the trailers prior to it's release: yes, Arnie returns (as a 'good' Terminator who states that he is 'old, not obsolete'), Sarah Connor is recast, time travel again is a key concept, and other characters are found to have changed sides.
Oh, and an (ex)The Doctor (Who) has a starring role - well, I suppose he should be used to timey-wimey shenanigans!
The biggest problem with this one, simply, is that it gave away too much in the trailers prior to it's release: yes, Arnie returns (as a 'good' Terminator who states that he is 'old, not obsolete'), Sarah Connor is recast, time travel again is a key concept, and other characters are found to have changed sides.
Oh, and an (ex)The Doctor (Who) has a starring role - well, I suppose he should be used to timey-wimey shenanigans!
David McK (3921 KP) rated A stroke of the Pen: The Lost Stories in Books
Dec 29, 2024
This, really, and as it says on the tin (so to speak) is a collection of short stories penned by the late, great, Sir Terry Pratchett back when he was first starting out on his journalistic career.
So we're talking back, mainly, in the late 1970s and perhaps early 80s, before the Discworld series for which he is most renowned came to be.
As such, none of these are as polished as his later works, although it is interesting to see early glimmers of ideas that would later be fully fleshed out (mainly, but not exclusively, in the Discworld series) in several of these stories.
So we're talking back, mainly, in the late 1970s and perhaps early 80s, before the Discworld series for which he is most renowned came to be.
As such, none of these are as polished as his later works, although it is interesting to see early glimmers of ideas that would later be fully fleshed out (mainly, but not exclusively, in the Discworld series) in several of these stories.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Lying Game (The Lying Game, #1) in Books
Jul 10, 2018
This book is definitely not my typical book. I'm not a fan on teenage drama filled novels so I was hesitant to read this book as part of my 2014 book reading challenge. This book was recommended to me my one of my amazing cousins so I committed to reading it this year.
Okay, where to startÛ_ The Lying Game by Sara Shepard is a murder mystery that takes place in high school. This book is filled with drama and murder with a slice of romance. The characters were very "Mean Girls" with an evil streak and I found myself thankful that my high school could not be compared to this high school.
I felt that the characters could have more dimension to them. I felt like they fell flat. Even the main character was only 2 dimensional and very clich̩. I tend to be a character person so I found that I couldn't truly connect with any of the characters in this book.
The storyline was entertaining, I found myself wondering what was going to happen and I was sort of invested in the plot. I wish that the plot line was more flushed out and that the characters were more flushed out. Seriously, I love characters that I can relate toÛ_
I could definitely tell that this was a young adult novel. I liked that it was a quick and surprisingly light read.
Ultimately, I think I may have been too old for this novel. I think I would have liked it better if I were to have read this in middle school. I liked the concept of this book but it just fell flat.
Ultimately, I would give this novel 3 cups of coffee. I enjoyed the book while it lasted but I will not continue on in the series.
Okay, where to startÛ_ The Lying Game by Sara Shepard is a murder mystery that takes place in high school. This book is filled with drama and murder with a slice of romance. The characters were very "Mean Girls" with an evil streak and I found myself thankful that my high school could not be compared to this high school.
I felt that the characters could have more dimension to them. I felt like they fell flat. Even the main character was only 2 dimensional and very clich̩. I tend to be a character person so I found that I couldn't truly connect with any of the characters in this book.
The storyline was entertaining, I found myself wondering what was going to happen and I was sort of invested in the plot. I wish that the plot line was more flushed out and that the characters were more flushed out. Seriously, I love characters that I can relate toÛ_
I could definitely tell that this was a young adult novel. I liked that it was a quick and surprisingly light read.
Ultimately, I think I may have been too old for this novel. I think I would have liked it better if I were to have read this in middle school. I liked the concept of this book but it just fell flat.
Ultimately, I would give this novel 3 cups of coffee. I enjoyed the book while it lasted but I will not continue on in the series.
Heathski (173 KP) rated Scar Night in Books
Feb 10, 2019 (Updated Feb 10, 2019)
Brilliantly written (1 more)
Twisted and dark
Deliciously dark and macabre
While this is not my usually fantasy book to pick up, I found myself being drawn into the nightmare unable to look away. The characters, while not very likeable, are interesting, and you do care where their story will end. It's been compared to Goremenghast, which I haven't read so can't compare, but it is well written. It's gothic steampunk, grim, dark fantasy, melancholic tragedy with horror sprinkled on top. I loved it and felt sad I'd finished it, but couldn't wait to get the next in the series.
Sawyer (231 KP) rated Cosmic Ghost Rider in Books
Aug 25, 2018
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ripped right from the pages of thanos rising comes a stand alone series featuring the popular supporting character frank castle once known as the punisher now the cosmic ghost rider when king thanos was defeated frank died again but was given a second chance by odin now he must travel back in time in a attempt to guide a baby thano down a righteous path i am not making this up i promise
Erika (17789 KP) rated Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich in TV
Sep 15, 2020
Ugh, I'm having a hard time writing a review for this mini-series. I really liked it, enjoyed is not a great descriptor. You know a show is good when it sticks with you. It honestly has invoked a lot of anger within me about the entire situation. I can't even type that d-bag's name.
These situations are horrifying, the Palm Beach area is one I've visited a ton because i have family in that area (not the super bourgeoisie area). It's disgusting how the girls were taken advantage of, and it's making me angry again thinking about it.
These situations are horrifying, the Palm Beach area is one I've visited a ton because i have family in that area (not the super bourgeoisie area). It's disgusting how the girls were taken advantage of, and it's making me angry again thinking about it.
David McK (3921 KP) rated Tides of Fire (Sigma Force #17) in Books
May 18, 2025
Entry #17 in [author:James Rollins|38809] 'Sigma Force' novels where, I feel, it helps (maybe not essential) to have read the previous entries.
This time around, the members of Sigma Force - who I would probably best describe as scientists with guns - are in a race against time to understand, and stop, a chain of dormant volcanoes erupting off the coast of Australia: tsunami's, earthquakes, tidal waves, the lot ...
And it's all to do with something buried deep underwater ...
Enjoyable enough if, for me, not the best entry in the series.
Definite cliff-hanger for the next, though!
This time around, the members of Sigma Force - who I would probably best describe as scientists with guns - are in a race against time to understand, and stop, a chain of dormant volcanoes erupting off the coast of Australia: tsunami's, earthquakes, tidal waves, the lot ...
And it's all to do with something buried deep underwater ...
Enjoyable enough if, for me, not the best entry in the series.
Definite cliff-hanger for the next, though!
Charlotte (184 KP) rated They Stay (They Stay #1) in Books
Oct 25, 2021
Well, that was a bit of a rollercoaster!!
An emotional read that has plenty of turns that lead you on a fantastic journey. Fear and anxiety are a constant throughout, not only for the characters but it was for me too. The thought of going through what these children/teenagers go through is mind blowing for me, the strength they show is brilliant.
I'm so glad it's part of a series as there's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end!
I would definitely recommend this awesome book, not for children though, as there are a few graphic descriptions that could upset them.
An emotional read that has plenty of turns that lead you on a fantastic journey. Fear and anxiety are a constant throughout, not only for the characters but it was for me too. The thought of going through what these children/teenagers go through is mind blowing for me, the strength they show is brilliant.
I'm so glad it's part of a series as there's a bit of a cliffhanger at the end!
I would definitely recommend this awesome book, not for children though, as there are a few graphic descriptions that could upset them.