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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Death of a Crabby Cook (Food Festival Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Darcy has taken a job helping her aunt in her San Francisco food truck. On her first day, Aunt Abby gets into an argument with the chef at a nearby restaurant who wants the food trucks, which he views as competition, gone. When he is murdered that night, Abby becomes the chief suspect.
This was a wonderful debut. The characters were real and fun to spend time with. I absolutely love how the romance is already progressing. The plot is strong with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the very end. I'm already hungry for the sequel.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-review-death-of-crabby-cook-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This was a wonderful debut. The characters were real and fun to spend time with. I absolutely love how the romance is already progressing. The plot is strong with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing right until the very end. I'm already hungry for the sequel.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-review-death-of-crabby-cook-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Force of Nature in Books
Mar 17, 2018
Slow burner, slightly disappointing
As a fan of Jane Harper's debut novel @The Dry, this definitely felt like a sub-par sequel. Detective Aaron Falks returns with another case in the Australian wilderness, this time following the disappearance of a woman who went on a work retreat in the outback but never came back.
Four of the women who went with her all have motives to want to see her gone, so Falks attempts to understand what secrets she may have had about them.
The story, as described, felt underwhelming even though I appreciate the straightforward simplicity of Harper's writing. There is no massive conspiracy similar to the first but it may have lacked too much in this instance.
Four of the women who went with her all have motives to want to see her gone, so Falks attempts to understand what secrets she may have had about them.
The story, as described, felt underwhelming even though I appreciate the straightforward simplicity of Harper's writing. There is no massive conspiracy similar to the first but it may have lacked too much in this instance.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Space Case (Moon Base Alpha #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Dashiell Gibson is one of the first people living on the Moon colony, and he’s found life for the kids to be rather boring. All that changes when one of the residents is found dead outside the base. While everyone thinks it was an accident, Dash is certain it was murder. But can he prove it?
This is a great combination of mystery and science fiction. The setting is realistically done and really adds to the story. The target middle grade audience will love the characters and the humor. Personally, I never saw the ending coming. I can’t wait for the sequel.
You can read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-space-case-by-stuart-gibbs.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a great combination of mystery and science fiction. The setting is realistically done and really adds to the story. The target middle grade audience will love the characters and the humor. Personally, I never saw the ending coming. I can’t wait for the sequel.
You can read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-space-case-by-stuart-gibbs.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Kevin Wilson (179 KP) rated Game Night (2018) in Movies
Jul 20, 2018 (Updated Jul 20, 2018)
Great cast, great chemistry (3 more)
Great humour
Loved the plot
Keeps you guessing
A newly perfect movie?
This is a fantastic movie. The humour is spot on. Very funny, it's not too stupid and it's not too serious.
All through the movie your kept guessing what's real and what's fake. Plenty of twists to keep you hooked. Unpredictable in most parts and a great ending.
The dialogue is perfectly written and the cast do great. Everyone is perfectly cast. They all have great chemistry and are very likable. The plot is different, I've never seen a movie like it that I can remember and I would watch it again. Would love to see a sequel but cannot see how they could make it different.
All through the movie your kept guessing what's real and what's fake. Plenty of twists to keep you hooked. Unpredictable in most parts and a great ending.
The dialogue is perfectly written and the cast do great. Everyone is perfectly cast. They all have great chemistry and are very likable. The plot is different, I've never seen a movie like it that I can remember and I would watch it again. Would love to see a sequel but cannot see how they could make it different.
Steph (468 KP) rated Shadow Magic (Havemercy #2) in Books
Jul 9, 2018
I LOVED Havemercy, but was pretty disappointed with Shadow Magic. I tend to dislike it when you completely change the protagonists in your sequel and barely even mention them (Royston got a cameo, but he was never a POV character so I don't think that counts.
The authors tend to have about 3/4 of the book be set-up and character development, which I didn't mind as much in Havemercy because I just loved the characters and their dynamics, but it was hard to get through Shadow Magic. I was not as impressed with these characters- I liked caius in the first book but he seemed unnecessarily over the top in this one and I guess everything just all seemed a lot more cliche.
The authors tend to have about 3/4 of the book be set-up and character development, which I didn't mind as much in Havemercy because I just loved the characters and their dynamics, but it was hard to get through Shadow Magic. I was not as impressed with these characters- I liked caius in the first book but he seemed unnecessarily over the top in this one and I guess everything just all seemed a lot more cliche.
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Halloween (2018) in Movies
Oct 25, 2018
Jamie Lee Curtis (3 more)
Michael myers
Theme
Gore
As I've been a fan of the original since I first watched it on the TV at the 12 late night wasn't sure at first if I was gonna like the new version was i disappointed no I liked it a lot I'm glad they ignored all the sequels and the rob zombie versions and give a us a proper sequel that stays true the original from start to finish plenty of gore which I like Jamie Lee Curtis back no longer the hunted but now ready to take down Michael with or without her family plus John carpenter back on the theme it took me back to what I liked about the original thumbs up.
Martin Lakin (278 KP) rated Deadpool 2 (2018) in Movies
Dec 13, 2018
Recaptured the spirit/feel of the first film
Even though I don't quite think it was as good as the original film, I do highly rate this as a top quality sequel that lives up to the potential it always promised.
Ryan Reynolds is perfect to play Wade Wilson/Deadpool and both the first film and this film totally redeems the character from the shambles that was Wolverine Origins.
The entire cast is brilliant and the cameos that feature blew me away.
I kept away from spoilers before watching the film and one character that features completely blew me away as I thought he wouldn't appear.
Overall this is a great film and well worth a watch if you haven't already!
Ryan Reynolds is perfect to play Wade Wilson/Deadpool and both the first film and this film totally redeems the character from the shambles that was Wolverine Origins.
The entire cast is brilliant and the cameos that feature blew me away.
I kept away from spoilers before watching the film and one character that features completely blew me away as I thought he wouldn't appear.
Overall this is a great film and well worth a watch if you haven't already!
MasterSolace (19 KP) rated Super Mario Maker 2 in Video Games
Jun 30, 2019
Story Mode (3 more)
Already 1000s of levels
Making a level is much easier
Now you can make levels with a friend
Re-writing the formula
Sequel to the MASSIVE Wii U hit, Super Mario Maker. Here is a new one for the Switch. Handful of new mechanics, most of the building mechanics are available from the story. And while the game has its own tutorial, the NEW Story Mode helps you learn in a different way.
Peach's Castle is destroyed. Complete premade levels to help rebuild it. And each one give you a unique look at one of the mechanics. Use it for inspiration.
Great addition to the Switch library. If you like Mario games... why not help the community make their own?
Peach's Castle is destroyed. Complete premade levels to help rebuild it. And each one give you a unique look at one of the mechanics. Use it for inspiration.
Great addition to the Switch library. If you like Mario games... why not help the community make their own?
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Freaks (2018) in Movies
Jan 11, 2020
Excellent
Wasn't sure what to expect from this one but it turned out to be REALLY good. I won't give too much away but if you're into any kind of movies that have people with special abilities you'll enjoy this story. Think "Firestarter" on steroids.The acting was well done and the cinematography and effects were too. The story itself, while a little bit slow paced at first gradually grows more intense and powerful. The little girl was excellent in her role. By the end I was on the edge of my seat(even though it was a little predictable). And, although it kind of left it open for a sequel, I'm not holding that against Hollywood in this one, cause Id watch it. REALLY worth a watch.
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Hitman (2007) in Movies
Apr 13, 2020
Almost perfect
Contains spoilers, click to show
Based on the world wide videogame franchise phenomenon, Hitman follows a highly trained silent assassin, known only as Agent 47, who after learning of a plot against him possibly stemming from his organizations HQ, he is quickly thrown into a game of cat and mouse with interpol agent's quickly closing in on him.
Timothy Olyphant stars as Agent 47 in this barrel blazing, hardcore action/thriller story of violent retribution.
Fantastic stunt action, edge of your seat combat sequences & superb special effects.
Actually considered the worst of the two (unless you've actually seen both, then ya know better) this is one of the closest I've seen to a perfect videogame movie adaptation.
Timothy Olyphant stars as Agent 47 in this barrel blazing, hardcore action/thriller story of violent retribution.
Fantastic stunt action, edge of your seat combat sequences & superb special effects.
Actually considered the worst of the two (unless you've actually seen both, then ya know better) this is one of the closest I've seen to a perfect videogame movie adaptation.