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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Three Things About Elsie in Books

Nov 12, 2019

Three Things About Elsie

Joanna Cannon | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry

8.1

(9 Ratings)

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Good old Elsie

Sometimes a book can be good but the ending makes it very special. This is such. What I love is the the heroes are the ones rarely used but have lived the most. Why there are not more books and characters containing our dear pensioners I'll never know but Three Things About Elsie oozes with the love and charm of the things we adore about our elderly relatives. It is a mystery thriller but more important teaches is to love those we abandon in homes. For that reason this should be read by all.

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Andrew Kennedy (199 KP) rated The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) in Movies

Dec 10, 2019

I love the Muppets.
This film is the best of many retellings of Dickens classic ghost tale.
Gonzo is my favourite as Charles Dickens, his narration along with Rizzlo the rat is humorous and fun.
Kermit as Bob Crachit as the lead book keeper is amusing and his team of rats are hilarious.
Michael Caine plays Scrooge who's path of redemption is believable as he is visted by three ghosts who show Scrooge the errors of his ways.
Also, the songs are catchy.
Disney tried other versions but none can top this one. A true Christmas classic to watch every year.

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Cori June (3033 KP) rated Emperor of the Eight Islands in Books

Jan 16, 2020

Emperor of the Eight Islands

Lian Hearn | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

6.0

(1 Ratings)

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Once I got used to the writing style, (I had to read the first page like three times) the book was really intriguing. There are some incredibly disturbing and disgusting things that happened on the book especially in how the mask was made although it took me a minute to realize what was actually meant. It was a quick read.
It is set in what could be considered medieval Japan. There is mythical creatures, spirits, and mysticism.
I'm not sure if I'll reread it ever again but I'll continue to the next book to see where it goes.

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Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Iron Jackal (A Tale of the Ketty Jay) in Books

Jan 10, 2020

Darien Frey may have let his crew into a bit of trouble when going for an ancient relic. Now Frey is cursed and his only hope is his crew: a former slave, a half-mane who battles with her deamon side, a deamonist running from his past, an over cocky pilot, a drunk surgeon, and a fraidy-cat pilot that jumps at shadows. This captain is good at getting into trouble and better at ousting dangerous secrets.
I love the chapters in this book they have a small summery usually with three to four small descriptions and it's not always what you think.

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Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated The Witcher in TV

Feb 27, 2020

The Witcher

2019 | Action, Fantasy

8.4

(65 Ratings)

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Geralt - I mean, do I have to say more? (4 more)

The story of Yennefer

"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher"

"Oh, valley of plenty"

"Oh, valley of plenty, oooh..."

Difficult to understand timelines from the beginning. (0 more)

Amazing series! As a video gamer, I truly enjoyed it!

Before you start watching, you need to know that there are three different times going on in this series, and The Witcher is in all of them, so this might be confusing.

1. The Witcher - before everything else happened
2. The Witcher - together with Yennefer
3. The Witcher and Yennefer - together with Ciri.