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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Institute (The Institute, #1) in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
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The Institute (The Institute, #1)
Kayla Howarth | 2015
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
[The Institute] by [Kayla Howarth] is an intense thriller with a futuristic lean. The main character Allira and her family have spent their lives hiding that her brother was "defective". "Defectives" go to the Institute where they are said to be kept safe and taken care of, but no one who has gone there is heard from again. Will one mistake trip them all up and find the true nature of the Institute?

The characters were typical for a YA audience but definitely good. The intertwining of the relationships and emotions makes this plot. There were some unexpected surprises as well as issues that are still up in the air. Guess the second book is a must read to clear those questions up.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in Books

May 8, 2018  
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry, Gender Studies
9
9.0 (29 Ratings)
Book Rating
A hugely entertaining and adorable read
I read this book in the space of a few hours, it was that good. The plot isn't exactly complicated, but its such a heartwarming and adorable love story. Simon is an endearing character and so relatable, and reading his email exchanges with Blue never failed to make me smile. It does well to navigate some of the common issues and features of teenage life, and I love how it also looks into Simon's relationships with his friends, not just with Blue.

Personally I felt the reveal of who Blue is was a little predictable, but that's not to say it wasn't an unwanted ending and the whole book is just ridiculously loveable and sweet.
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Battle of the Sexes (2016) in Movies

Apr 14, 2018  
Battle of the Sexes (2016)
Battle of the Sexes (2016)
2016 | Biography, Comedy, Sport
8
7.9 (16 Ratings)
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How far have we come?
While watching this film I kept thinking these events happened nearly fifty years ago and attitudes by powerful men toward women really haven't changed that much. The revelations in Hollywood recently were obviously long overdue and hopefully will start changing things for the better in the future.

The attention to detail in this film and acting were very believable and made you engage with the story immediately. Although the second act seemed to drag a bit, the developing relationships needed time to manifest to assist in the film's payoff.

I love a movie with a good soundtrack and this one didn't disappoint either as my toes were tappin' throughout.

Highly recommended.
  
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Dakota Morrill (17 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies

Mar 2, 2018  
Lady Bird (2017)
Lady Bird (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama
9
7.7 (53 Ratings)
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Saoirse Ronan, relatability, story flow (0 more)
Questionable student casting (0 more)
Simple, relatable, beautiful.
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Is truly a spectacular one. Lady Bird is a masterpiece of simplicity. The simply story of a typical teenage girl trying to find who she is and what she wants. The love-hate relationship of Christine and her mother showcasing their struggle to demonstrate of perhaps understand their feelings added a much welcome layer of interesting plot on top of the typical struggles of an awkward high schooler.

If anything, I believe you can learn a few things from this film about forming and maintaining relationships with your parents or child(ren) in hope that when your time with them comes to a close you’ll have no regrets.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2456 KP) rated I Even Funnier (I Funny, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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I Even Funnier (I Funny, #2)
James Patterson | 2013
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As Jamie Grimm prepares for the regionals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Contest, he must continue to deal with typical middle school problems like figuring out girls and relationships, his friend's problems, and tutoring his cousin who also happens to be the class bully.

I enjoyed this book more than the first in the series, possibly because I saw the more slice of life nature of the book. Some stories start and end early while others for running threads that last longer. Holding it all together is the comic contest. The fun illustrations help make this book a very fast read.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/03/book-review-i-even-funnier-by-james.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.