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David McK (3770 KP) rated Master of Rome (Masters of the Sea, #3) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The third book in John Stack's 'Masters of the Sea' series, this continues the story of Atticus from the previous two novels. As I've said before, it's an interesting setting - the Roman Navy during the First Punic War - due to it's relative unfamiliarity to the reader: we're all aware of Hannibal crossing the Alps (which was during the Second Punic War), and of the might of the Roman army, but I can think of very few other books dealing with their navy!
This starts with teh Roman army defeated at Tunis, and then details the repercussions from this defeat and various other naval battles the fleet participates in. The novel also covers a long(ish) period of time: the events within are, sometimes, maybe a year or so apart.
Readable enough, but not a brilliant piece of writing.
This starts with teh Roman army defeated at Tunis, and then details the repercussions from this defeat and various other naval battles the fleet participates in. The novel also covers a long(ish) period of time: the events within are, sometimes, maybe a year or so apart.
Readable enough, but not a brilliant piece of writing.
Kate (496 KP) rated Clio at War in Books
Oct 27, 2019
Pleasantly surprised
I wasn't sure whether I was going to enjoy this book as it is based in the war but I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the secrets which both myself as a reader and the main character Clio is trying to uncover.
I wouldn't normally read this type of book but glad I did.
The story took me a few chapters to get into and sometimes I felt I was going off it but something always happened to bring me back.
It was nice to see how Clio grew throughout the book and the friends she made. She really fit in within the community at the end.
Then book definitely exceeded the blurb. When I read the blurb I wasn't sure if it was a book I would enjoy but I am glad I took the opportunity and read it.
I wouldn't normally read this type of book but glad I did.
The story took me a few chapters to get into and sometimes I felt I was going off it but something always happened to bring me back.
It was nice to see how Clio grew throughout the book and the friends she made. She really fit in within the community at the end.
Then book definitely exceeded the blurb. When I read the blurb I wasn't sure if it was a book I would enjoy but I am glad I took the opportunity and read it.
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Resident Evil Volume I: The Umbrella Conspiracy in Books
Oct 22, 2019
True to canon (2 more)
Detail
Nostalgic
An excellent novelisation of a classic game.
I thoroughly enjoyed S.D. Perry's 1st volume of her seven book Resident Evil series.
The book not only stayed true to the original game, and managed to not miss a single detail, but somehow goes into more detail without inventing her own non-canonical parts of the story.
The book brings a great sense of nostalgia, a throwback to the day you first played the game, and the most nostalgic part is Barry's famous "Jill sandwich" line, that Perry keeps intact.
My only criticism is the narration, the way the reader actually reads the book. Sometimes characters appear to be breaking the fourth wall, answering to the author, distracting you from the tension the author has just created.
All in all a good read!
The book not only stayed true to the original game, and managed to not miss a single detail, but somehow goes into more detail without inventing her own non-canonical parts of the story.
The book brings a great sense of nostalgia, a throwback to the day you first played the game, and the most nostalgic part is Barry's famous "Jill sandwich" line, that Perry keeps intact.
My only criticism is the narration, the way the reader actually reads the book. Sometimes characters appear to be breaking the fourth wall, answering to the author, distracting you from the tension the author has just created.
All in all a good read!
Lowri Catryn (229 KP) rated Medical Police in TV
Jan 23, 2020
Comedy (2 more)
Dark humour
Acting
Dark humour makes for an entertaining and easy viewing.
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This was a great series to pass time. An easy viewing, full of comedic lines and dark humour. Some of which was relatable, however worth watching the series 'Children's Hospital' first, as Medical Police is a spin off from that series. To make sense of the series, as when I saw a Doctor dressed as as a weird clown, I couldn't make sense why. It wasn't very clear and I had to Google it to make sense of it. However I would highly recommend this series to have a laugh. I would consider this series similar to that of 'Scrubs'. The actors were great together and storyline although sometimes lengthy leading to a bore at times, it was also gripping and exciting, as well as hilarious!
TheLadyOfWorlds (18 KP) rated Overdrawn in Books
Feb 10, 2020
Incredible
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***POSSIBLE SPOILERS***
"But now he knew the truth. Now he knew that joy isn’t measured by its duration, but by its intensity."
I don't often five star books, they have to be something really special for me to do that, but if I could sum this book up in one quote, it would be this one.
I laughed, I got far too attached to the characters and way to invested in their stories and by the end, I was in tears.
This book is funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking and, for someone living with several chronic illnesses that feels a little too much like this could become reality--sometimes too close to home.
The ending is bittersweet and although I saw it coming, I couldn't stop myself bawling when it happened.
This will stay with me for a while.
"But now he knew the truth. Now he knew that joy isn’t measured by its duration, but by its intensity."
I don't often five star books, they have to be something really special for me to do that, but if I could sum this book up in one quote, it would be this one.
I laughed, I got far too attached to the characters and way to invested in their stories and by the end, I was in tears.
This book is funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking and, for someone living with several chronic illnesses that feels a little too much like this could become reality--sometimes too close to home.
The ending is bittersweet and although I saw it coming, I couldn't stop myself bawling when it happened.
This will stay with me for a while.
Alan Speer (18 KP) rated Radio Garden - Worldwide Premium in Apps
Mar 18, 2020
Great search for a radio station anywhere in the world. (2 more)
There are some adverts and sometimes so far, I have found not all stations you can get but it's a small problem.
Thousands of radio stations to choose from around the world.
I found this global radio search app a few days ago thanks to a friend. It's free and so good for searching for a radio station anywhere in the world. The best way to explain is that it's like Google earth with radio stations. Not only that, you are able to zoom onto the building. Its does have a few ads and some zoom in pictures are not too clear but this is a small problem and a great way to travel the world without leaving your sofa or home.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) in Movies
Apr 23, 2020 (Updated Apr 23, 2020)
Play Your Cards Right
Jack Reacher- Never Go Back, is a good movie i give it that. Other than that, ehh. I mean the plot, the action was good, other than that i cant remember anything about, every though i just watched it today. And that happens sometimes when you watch a okay/decent you complety forgive about it five minutes later.
The plot: Investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) springs into action after the arrest of Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), an Army major accused of treason. Suspecting foul play, Jack embarks on a mission to prove that the head of his old unit is innocent. After crossing paths with the law, Reacher must now go on the lam to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that involves the death of U.S. soldiers.
Its a so-so action thriller
The plot: Investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) springs into action after the arrest of Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), an Army major accused of treason. Suspecting foul play, Jack embarks on a mission to prove that the head of his old unit is innocent. After crossing paths with the law, Reacher must now go on the lam to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that involves the death of U.S. soldiers.
Its a so-so action thriller
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