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Roxanne (13 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale in Books
Nov 9, 2018
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A lot of time has passed between reading this novel and writing this review yet this book has stayed with me as it's such a powerful read. I got completely drawn in and was fascinated yet horrified of this world that could so easily become a reality.
At times it was hard to follow due to the writing style but I did get more used to it the further I got into the story. The changes in the language used between characters in their daily lives compared to when they escaped within their own minds was really clever. I will be looking for more work done by this author.
A lot of time has passed between reading this novel and writing this review yet this book has stayed with me as it's such a powerful read. I got completely drawn in and was fascinated yet horrified of this world that could so easily become a reality.
At times it was hard to follow due to the writing style but I did get more used to it the further I got into the story. The changes in the language used between characters in their daily lives compared to when they escaped within their own minds was really clever. I will be looking for more work done by this author.
Milleen (47 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Nov 14, 2018
One of the most intriguing beginnings evolve into one of those psychological mind-twisting books that divides readers. The literary equivalent to marmite, you will either love it or hate it! There are an awful lot of novels like this on the market but Feeney has a fresh style and creates characters and backgrounds that are believable, even if the narrative is hard to navigate at times. I admit, I had to re-read the ending. I wouldn’t want to outline anything here that would spoil the story so I will just recommend it wholeheartedly, just don’t blame me if you read it twice.
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Princess Saves Herself in This One in Books
Nov 15, 2018 (Updated Nov 15, 2018)
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I'm not quite sure who started this popular tumblr-style spacing poetry, but it is so annoying and I feel like it makes the poetry less effective. That's simply why I've rated it so low.
The poetry was fairly good, but I couldn't help but think of rupi kaur... and that kind of tainted this for me. It certainly didn't empower or inspire me in anyway, aside from inspiring me to use capital letters and spacing correctly. This was definitely a quick read, and maybe took me 30 minutes. I've rented the next one from the library, so I guess I'll soldier on with the next one.
The poetry was fairly good, but I couldn't help but think of rupi kaur... and that kind of tainted this for me. It certainly didn't empower or inspire me in anyway, aside from inspiring me to use capital letters and spacing correctly. This was definitely a quick read, and maybe took me 30 minutes. I've rented the next one from the library, so I guess I'll soldier on with the next one.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! in Video Games
Nov 19, 2018
Very much fun and retro at the same time!
I remember watching my son play Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD for Gamecube back when he was young and this game feels a lot like that.
The story mode is entertaining so far, the map pretty expansive and the characters you meet are entertaining. Let's face it though, it's all about the battles!
It is fun with the old style of turn-based RPG as you are used to with other Pokemon games.
I am probably not very far yet, but it takes a lot to keep my attention and this one has so far!
The story mode is entertaining so far, the map pretty expansive and the characters you meet are entertaining. Let's face it though, it's all about the battles!
It is fun with the old style of turn-based RPG as you are used to with other Pokemon games.
I am probably not very far yet, but it takes a lot to keep my attention and this one has so far!
Michael Packner (32 KP) rated Bill Maher: Live From D.C. (2014) in Movies
Jun 17, 2019
Great political jokes about republicans that Bill is known for. (1 more)
Typical Bill Maher no holds barred style.
Not enough jokes about religion. (1 more)
Opening gag is slightly funny but overall a miss.
It wasn't Maher's best work but it was still extremely funny. Don't get me wrong, I could listen to Maher roast republicans for hours, but when I watch Bill Maher I expect more jokes about religion. He is 2nd to only very few when it comes to making fun of religion, but I get it, the show was in D.C. so it was more politically centered. I'm still waiting for Religulous 2 Bill...
Hutch (9 KP) rated Ant-Man (2015) in Movies
Jun 18, 2019
Small but perfectly formed
This film feels like it's on a slightly smaller scale than the recent MCU entries which is pretty apt given its hero. Its skirts around the bigger stories and characters of the other films but 100% delivers in it's own right. It's an origin story like most you've seen before but with that magic marvel touch that gives you the right amount of excitement, emotion and a new style of comedy for the MCU.
Yellow jacket may not be the most menacing villain you meet but he doesn't have to be. You couldn't put a rookie Ant Man up against Thanos and expect a happy ending.
Yellow jacket may not be the most menacing villain you meet but he doesn't have to be. You couldn't put a rookie Ant Man up against Thanos and expect a happy ending.
Becs (244 KP) rated Merry Inkmas in Books
Jan 7, 2019
Diversity (2 more)
Just enough erotic-ness and even more romance
The feels
One of the MC's lacks background (1 more)
Some grammatical errors and sentence structure
Gooey Christmas Romance!
I really needed this style of book to kick my reading slump and man oh man! Did this book satisfy every need!!
I originally picked up Merry Inkmas for a buddy read, where I was only supposed to read four chapters a day. I ended up not being able to put down this steamy romance! I blew through it within a days time. And must I say, this was one heck of a read.
Want to read more? Review is on my blog: bookingwayreads.wordpress.com
I originally picked up Merry Inkmas for a buddy read, where I was only supposed to read four chapters a day. I ended up not being able to put down this steamy romance! I blew through it within a days time. And must I say, this was one heck of a read.
Want to read more? Review is on my blog: bookingwayreads.wordpress.com
Stephanie Neve (104 KP) rated Educated in Books
Jun 23, 2019
An interesting view on what makes an education
Tara Westover's story needs to be read to be believed. She grew up in a mountain in rural America in the 90's and had to overcome a lot of struggles brought on by her parents increasingly extreme Mormon beliefs. The story itself is extremely interesting, however I struggled eith the writing style, finding it often quite detached.
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Resident Evil (2002) in Movies
Oct 21, 2019
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A Promising Start to the Saga!
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Resident Evil is a good start to the 6 film series, though could it have been better? Yes.
The film is loosely based on the first Resident Evil game, starting in the notorious mansion (albeit for about 5 minutes) before moving to the underground Umbrella facility, the site of the "incident", and carrying on in the traditional "investigation gone wrong" style, with lots of zombies, dogs and not much else.
The film is a fun action film that can be considered as an mediocre standalone movie, or a good start to a 15 year franchise.
The film is loosely based on the first Resident Evil game, starting in the notorious mansion (albeit for about 5 minutes) before moving to the underground Umbrella facility, the site of the "incident", and carrying on in the traditional "investigation gone wrong" style, with lots of zombies, dogs and not much else.
The film is a fun action film that can be considered as an mediocre standalone movie, or a good start to a 15 year franchise.
Book Divas (227 KP) rated The Snake Den (Shadow and Ink #2) in Books
Jul 16, 2019
Wow! Just wow! This time around I know exactly what rating to give this dark but perplexing read. I am truly enjoying the fact that I am still completely clueless as to the true nature of Six. Is Six an angel? A demon? The figment of Corbin's fragmented mind? The author once again reeled me in right from the start with her beautifully dark writing style. The characters are all stunning and unique and I simply cannot wait for the next book in the series as this cliff hanger ending was more intense than the last. It is indeed a pleasure to spend time in the mind of Nikki Rae.