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Sam Jones (3 KP) rated The Dressmaker in Books
Jul 8, 2017
A dark novel of love and revenge from the 1950's
An easy read that has you smiling one minute and frowning the next. Capturing the small town mentality from that era. Many personalities, a lot that would not easily nbe accepted. The child who is shunned and sent away has returned to ger her revenge on a vengeful town.
Turtle (1 KP) rated Stranger in a Strange Land in Books
May 5, 2018
Far Ahead of its Time
While some of it is quite dated, by today's standards, the concepts in this novel were far ahead of its time that make it a relevant and enjoyable read decades later. I just got my copy back from my son, a graduating senior and fellow bookworm, who rated it one of his top 3 novels ever read.
Erika (17789 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 (6927 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>.