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Ari Augustine (10 KP) rated On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness in Books
May 4, 2020
I absolutely LOVED "On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness". It's funny, adventurous, magical, and so heartfelt. I loved that it's about family and friendship above all else. It's such a beautiful little tale packed with the tug o' war of conflict, beasties galore, and an unforgettable world!
David McK (3832 KP) rated Dragon Day in Books
Aug 26, 2025
This is an Audible original, which I'd heard - pre-listening - as probably best described as "World War Z, but with Dragons"
Which did prove to be pretty much spot on.
Like World War Z, this takes the form of epistolary storytelling: all presented as if audio recordings of interviews (and personal journals) of journalist Neve Pride, as she witnesses the 'eruption' of Dragons from the earth, and the devastation that follows.
As epistolary storytelling, I found certain sections to be slower than others - I also find that, as it is presented as interviews post events, I also miss the immediacy of the action. That, I find, is a drawback of this type of storytelling device.
Still, at least I can now say I'd listened to it ...
Which did prove to be pretty much spot on.
Like World War Z, this takes the form of epistolary storytelling: all presented as if audio recordings of interviews (and personal journals) of journalist Neve Pride, as she witnesses the 'eruption' of Dragons from the earth, and the devastation that follows.
As epistolary storytelling, I found certain sections to be slower than others - I also find that, as it is presented as interviews post events, I also miss the immediacy of the action. That, I find, is a drawback of this type of storytelling device.
Still, at least I can now say I'd listened to it ...
Economists and War: A Heterodox Perspective
Rosario Patalano and Fabrizio Bientinesi
Book
War and economic power have been interwoven in the thought of scholars since the beginnings of...
Sean Stone recommended The Thin Red Line (1998) in Movies (curated)
Parade's End - Season 1
TV Season
This World War I-era miniseries chronicles the tangled relationship between an aristocrat, his...
David McK (3832 KP) rated War Horse (2011) in Movies
Nov 13, 2022
World-War one set drama, which I've only recently discovered was based on a children's book and on a stage show - I actually thought the stage show came later!
Anyway, this follows the trials and tribulations of the horse Joey from his birth, through his time on a farm (the work for which he is totally unsuited) and into the horrors of the First World War, with some stunning cinematography and a whole bevy of acting talent on display (including not one but two future MCU stalwarts)
Anyway, this follows the trials and tribulations of the horse Joey from his birth, through his time on a farm (the work for which he is totally unsuited) and into the horrors of the First World War, with some stunning cinematography and a whole bevy of acting talent on display (including not one but two future MCU stalwarts)
Emma (519 KP) rated The Last Fighting Tommy in Books
Sep 1, 2019
The subject this month that was picked for my book club was world war one, I was struggling to find a book to read, and so was lent two books. This one by my mother and war horse by my friend. I chose to read this one, and was honestly a bit dubious about reading it. I have always been more interested in ancient history than modern history and didn't think it would agree with me. However I couldn't put this book down, the way it is written makes you feel like you are sat with Harry, listening to him tell his stories, and for me it us unusual to read about someone that didn't want to go to war. Also reading about his life, and the things he did before the war and after it....well what and interesting man and definitely full of character. I hope his story lives on for a long time to come.
The Aviators: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and the Epic Age of Flight
Book
From Winston Groom, the best-selling author of Forrest Gump; Shiloh, 1862; and Vicksburg, 1863,...
Christa Lang-Fuller recommended The Marriage of Maria Braun (1978) in Movies (curated)
Amethyst Rose Atkinson (6 KP) rated Darkest Hour (2017) in Movies
Nov 1, 2019
Unexpected (1 more)
Strong cast
Wasn't what I expected
It was a very interesting take on the world war two era, very politically based but an interesting insight on how the UK handled those troubling times. I enjoyed it profusely, it was almost a documentary film if it hasn't already been categorised as one. Definitely worth the watch!