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Erika (17789 KP) rated The Outcasts of Time in Books

Feb 9, 2019

The Outcasts of Time

Ian Mortimer | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry

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Yet another book I waited so long for that ended up not being all that great. Ian Mortimer is a historian, so when I saw he was writing a novel, I was intrigued.
Well, the result was just ok. Two brothers end up catching the plague and get to live their last 6 days, 99 years in the future each day. The novel normally focuses on the changing customs, clothing, and it's deeply focused on religion. It was alright with me, but it's probably not what people thought they'd be getting into while reading this. I would deem this whole book as a sort of religious mediation. Overall, just kind of meh and a let down for me.

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Sarah (7800 KP) created a post

Nov 22, 2019

So considering today is officially the start of Black Friday (week), I'm interested to know how everyone feels about it? Do you splurge just because you can, use it as an opportunity to buy things you've needed for a while or avoid like the plague? Any got any good deals so far?

I do think it's consumerism at it's worst, but I'm glad at least they've mostly extended it to a week or so rather than one day. Seeing the scenes in stores on the actual day are stuff of nightmares!

That said, I have managed to get some decent deals on things I've actually needed today - over 50% off is not to be complained about!

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Erika (17789 KP) Nov 22, 2019

I'm glad this year they've started the sales earlier. I like going to the stores on Thanksgiving evening to get gifts with my dad, then Black Friday morning around 8AM when the stores open again. I scope everything out before I go, so I know where everything is the cheapest.
After many years of shopping I'm super confused as to why people still need televisions...

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