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AT (1676 KP) rated Kakuriyo Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Vol. 1 in Books
Jul 28, 2019
Jessi Bone (48 KP) rated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in Books
Mar 18, 2019
Dana (24 KP) rated Only Connect: A Cultural History of Broadcasting in the United States in Books
Mar 23, 2018
C.Hilderbrand (0 KP) rated The Great Alone in Books
Jun 14, 2018
Good descriptions of the setting but I felt character development was flat, like pulled from a psychology textbook. I also felt the storyline was a bit trite. Do not expect any surprises or plot twists. It was good enough for me to keep reading though and life in Alaska seems like a very powerful experience.
Amanda (30 KP) rated Successful Coaching in Books
Jun 21, 2018
This was a very helpful textbook that I used for a coaching class to get a certification in coaching from the American Sport Education Program. A lot of the information was common sense, but there was some information that I found to be interesting. I enjoyed being able to discuss this with the class. I strongly recommend this if you are clueless about coaching a sport, otherwise I'm not sure how much you would really benefit from it.
Sam (74 KP) rated A Tudor Turk in Books
Mar 27, 2019
I fell in love with Will and Awa throughout the book and really felt a bond with the characters. I found it fascinating to read about the different historical events and I really think this is an interesting way to spread knowledge of history! I’d rather learn about history when it is mixed in with fiction than sit down with a textbook!
The novel is constantly exciting, and it kept me gripped right up until the end.
I really can’t wait to see how the story progresses in the second book!
The novel is constantly exciting, and it kept me gripped right up until the end.
I really can’t wait to see how the story progresses in the second book!
Roger Corman recommended The Rules of the Game (1939) in Movies (curated)
Enyeh (71 KP) rated Foundation in Books
Sep 5, 2017
Asimov's Foundation series is a classic for a reason. His ability to construct a coherent political narrative across centuries, without sounding like a dry textbook from a parallel universe, is astounding. However, Asimov's talents lie in plot and narrative - not in writing style, dialogue, or characterization. He utilizes character interactions to describe most occurring events, but these interactions are simply not believable. You find yourself rolling your eyes, cringing away, even having to close the book for a moment to rid your mind of the image of Asimov as a greasy 15-year-old in his mom's basement, trying to write about human beings without ever interacting with them.
Sorry, Isaac. I'm sure that's not true of you.
All in all, the success of this book doesn't surprise me, but it was not easy to get through.
Sorry, Isaac. I'm sure that's not true of you.
All in all, the success of this book doesn't surprise me, but it was not easy to get through.
Vincent Jozajtis (1 KP) rated The King's Speech (2010) in Movies
Feb 11, 2019
7.5
The King's Speech is a movie about a man overcoming fear and self-doubt - physically manifested as a stutter - in order to fulfil a role he never chose or thought would be his. Based on the real-life struggle of King George VI, in focusing on his human frailty, the film tells a story anyone placed in such a pressing situation can relate to.
Editing: 1
Cinematography: 2
Performances: 1.8
Story: 1.7
Sound: 1
Total:7.5
Editing: The cut it needed. Unfussy and at the service of the story. Some techniques might have been used to enhance the king's feelings.
Cinematography: Textbook perfection. Every shot expertly framed to elicit emotion and feeling.
Performances: I think some of the best performances in recent cinema.
Story: An extraordinary episode from history and pitch-perfect story telling. I was engrossed.
Sound: No risks taken but none needed.
Editing: 1
Cinematography: 2
Performances: 1.8
Story: 1.7
Sound: 1
Total:7.5
Editing: The cut it needed. Unfussy and at the service of the story. Some techniques might have been used to enhance the king's feelings.
Cinematography: Textbook perfection. Every shot expertly framed to elicit emotion and feeling.
Performances: I think some of the best performances in recent cinema.
Story: An extraordinary episode from history and pitch-perfect story telling. I was engrossed.
Sound: No risks taken but none needed.