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Erika (17788 KP) rated Sif: Journey Into Mystery: The Complete Collection in Books
Apr 16, 2018
I'm so glad that the entire run of Sif's Journey into Mystery was compiled into one graphic novel. Thor is gone for some of the issues, so she deals with problems that normally Thor would take care of. Sif becomes a berserker to become a better warrior, but the catch is the rage associated with it.
Overall, a good and quick read.
Overall, a good and quick read.
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated In Love with the Firefighter in Books
Feb 27, 2019
A wonderful, heartwarming novel! I love my own firefighter husband, so reading this book about a firefighter getting his chance at a HEA, was right up my alley! The characters are beautiful, the story line captivating and unique. This author was new to me but definitely has talent and I can't wait for another one! 4 stars and two thumbs up!
Robert Schwabe (3 KP) rated The Lies of Locke Lamora in Books
Apr 2, 2019
Deeply rich characters and settings. (2 more)
The author, Scott Lynch, writes this book in a way that the words drip off of the page like fine liqueur.
Fantasy novels are either cliché and familiar, or try to forcibly break the traditional. This novel is at the same time familiar and yet unique.
One of the best books I've read in years
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Pet Sematary (2019) in Movies
Apr 13, 2019
Pet Sematary (2019) just goes to show that when it comes to certain stories, sometimes read is better.
Handsomely produced and atmospherically shot, this re-adaptation of Stephen King’s powerful exploration of grief serves to underline the key message of the original novel: it’s best to let dead things rest...
FULL REVIEW: bit.ly/CraggusPetSematary2019
FULL REVIEW: bit.ly/CraggusPetSematary2019
Dean (6925 KP) rated Walled In (2009) in Movies
Apr 30, 2019
Based on a bestselling French novel apparently. I have to say I was disappointed with this. It sounded like a great setting for a horror film with a good back story. However it just slowly plods on to the conclusion, some of the dialogue was pretty bad I have to add. Not sure how Mischa Barton got talked into this.
Trish (4 KP) rated Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in Books
Feb 8, 2018
Interesting concept. Its like a fantasy novel for children. Historical references were neat. Read an interview with the author and he used the pictures to build the story around them. Thus, they fit into the story perfectly. At times, they seemed forced upon the story though. Kept my attention and was pretty light reading. The movie version will be interesting also.
The novel is a prequel that sets up the Peter Pan story we all know and love. As a Peter Pan fan, I enjoyed it, although the short chapters and multiple view points made it too choppy near the end.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-peter-and-starcatchers-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-peter-and-starcatchers-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated How to Talk to a Widower in Books
Feb 13, 2018
A slightly fantastical but nevertheless enjoyable story about Doug Parker, a man whose older wife passes away unexpectedly in a plane crash. The novel chronicles Doug coming to terms with his grief, including dealing with his troubled teenage stepson and his equally troubled twin sister, Claire. The plot is a bit much at times, but it's still a rather honest and quick read.
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Nights in Rodanthe in Books
Feb 13, 2018
I picked up this book as a film version is coming out and I must admit, I'll probably watch it at some point. The love story itself for this novel is serviceable, but I could predict the entire plot within the first 20 pages and, at times, actually found myself cringing and rolling my eyes as I was reading certain lines. Not fun.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Unlimited Dream Company in Books
Feb 24, 2018
It has taken me a really long time to wrap my brain around this one. Like any Ballard novel, it makes you think. This one was a little more bizarre (if that was possible), than the other works I've read by him. It definitely made me laugh, the word semen made an appearance on nearly every page. Overall, it was interesting and entertaining.