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Architecture of the Ancient Greek Theatre

Rune Frederiksen

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In this volume the leading experts on ancient Greek theatre architecture present new excavation...

Lindsay (1771 KP) rated The Goose on the Roof in Books

Oct 4, 2020

Looking for lovely family-friendly children's book for your children or child? Well, The Goose on the Roof is one to have on your child bookshelf. It is quite funny. You will be laughing when things see things more problematic. It seems like fun and enjoyable about a little girl and a goose.

The pictures are done well as well. I enjoyed the pictures and was laughing. Have you ever try talking to animals and as they try and help and not helping. You will be laughing at the antics. Will the little girl get help and be able to solve the problem? Why is the goose on the roof?

Children will learn rhyming and some other problem solving and how to ask for help. This is done well and is enjoyable. Children can look at pictures and enjoy it that way. Good for bedtime or any cuddle time with children. Good for children ages 3 through 7.

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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Choices in Books

Dec 12, 2017 (Updated Dec 12, 2017)

Though this book can be read as a stand alone; as it does work rather well by itself, I recommend that you read The Guardian first. I truly enjoyed reading this book.

Adela is a powerful vampire that has suffered an abundance of losses and is now caught up in a romantic love triangle with John and Gala. The story line and characters are well developed with just the right amount of action and romance. This well paced story quickly pulls you in and you feel like you are right there so that for me made it a unique read. If you love reading vampire books then this is definitely one for you.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Survivor in Books

Jan 12, 2018

Survivor

K.R. Griffiths | 2014 | Horror

8.5

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I received a free copy of this novel direct from the author in return for an honest review.

The fact that I received it free and from the author in no way influences how I feel about this book ... it was absolutely brilliant and I loved everything about it. It sounds corny but I really couldn't put it down.

It is an exceptionally well told, well written story with really well thought-out characters. It was fast paced from the start with plenty of violence which is graphic but written in such a way as not to be gratuitous.

My full review can be found at http://haziegaze.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/my-review-of-survivor-horror-thriller.html

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Ghost Machine (2009) in Movies

Sep 21, 2018

Ghost Machine (2009)

2009 | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

6.0

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A decent low budget indie flick made in Northern Ireland. It has some well known faces like Rachael Taylor (Transformers) and a great location, an old disused prison which genuinely looks creepy. The film has a nice idea, a virtual reality battle simulation used by the army is borrowed for a gaming session. The only problem that as well as mapping the old prison to play in the game it also picks up a ghost with revenge in mind. Considering the budget the effects are ok. It reminded me a bit of Stay alive and more recently Gamer. Overall a good effort on a low budget, the DVD has a 30 minute making of as well!

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Lindsay (1771 KP) rated Ted the Friendly Frog and the Tale of the Diamond in Books

Dec 19, 2019

We get introduced to Ted. We find out how he spends his day. Though in the first adventure he has. It when his grandfather asks him to watch a diamond of his.

As you read. You find out that Ted as a mishap? Will he tell his grandfather. Will Ted learn his lesson. You can learn from your mistakes. I enjoy how the author does this. Children will learn about making mistakes. Will they learn to listen to their parents and friends?

The author does well with this. The pictures are done well. I love how the story is told with the pictures. There even rhyming going on throughout the book. Children can learn to read as well.

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EasterBunnyKiller (31 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies

Jul 31, 2019

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

2017 | Action, Adventure, Comedy

8.0

(306 Ratings)

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I didn't go into this expecting much
This movie was pleasantly surprising. In a world of continual reboots and retreads, it was a nice change of pace. The fact that the movie explored an entirely different aspect of the Jumanji game from the first movie was welcome.

The script was top notch. Each main character was well established and had good development throughout the movie. The humor is well balanced and the actors clearly gelled together well.

Was simultaneously upset and pleased by the fact that the trailers for the movie (to my recollection) made any effort to showcase Bobby Cannavale, who is in my opinion, by far the most skilled actor in the movie.

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Living: 2017-2018

Peter Zec

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Nowadays, your home is one of the most important places to retreat to, making it all the more...

AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Everything, Everything in Books

May 6, 2020

Read the book first

Made the very big mistake of watching the movie before I knew of the books existence, so the storyline was not unfamiliar to me... However I do stand my view that a film based on a novel, rarely lives up to its literary starting point. In this case it was definitely true, whilst the movie was well casted and well acted, Yoon’s novel was wonderfully fresh and gives real in head insight into Maddy and Olly and the development of their relationship!
Well worded and written it allows you to imagine and form your own images from the words on the pages. Loved it. Will be ordering more from Nicola Yoon.

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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Sep 30, 2017

Writing about visual art, perhaps more than any other cultural category, tends toward the incomprehensible and, well, artless.

But there are of course some wonderful, noteworthy exceptions to this norm.