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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Kulti in Books
Jan 11, 2021
4.5 stars
I was so engaged in this story. It was so long but so good at the same time. I loved Kulti after a while, the Pumpernickel really grew on me and then that bit near the end! I felt like crying happy tears! The other character I loved: Sal's dad! I bet the author had a blast writing him, such a fun character.
I was so engaged in this story. It was so long but so good at the same time. I loved Kulti after a while, the Pumpernickel really grew on me and then that bit near the end! I felt like crying happy tears! The other character I loved: Sal's dad! I bet the author had a blast writing him, such a fun character.
LukeRMcLaughlin (16 KP) rated Arrival (2016) in Movies
Jun 7, 2020
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Denis Villeneuve effectively presents a Sci-Fi film with as much heart as it does terrifying visuals. Amy Adams is an absolute powerhouse and deserved recognition from the Academy in this film. Brilliant cinematography throughout, bookended by remarkable writing. A must-see for Science Fiction fans. 10/10
In the fifth at Malory Towers
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reMarkable - The Paper Tablet
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The reMarkable paper tablet - a digital device for writing, reading & sketching that feels like...
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) in Books
Apr 27, 2018
How To Flirt with a Naked Werewolf was a cute fun quick read. I was sucked into the story right away by the fun witty voice of the interior monologue, relaxed writing style, and likeable characters (oh ok and drool-worthy male protagonist). I don't often find such a fun writing style or voice from romance novels, but Molly Harper has surprised me. She used creative descriptions, character, and personality in her writing.
(minor spoiler alert, this paragraph only!) The plot itself was a little "twilight-esque" with the whole "we can't be together so I'm going to leave and be emo" thing, the "I'm too dangerous for you" thing, and the constant nausea and realizing she's pregnant thing. But I liked Mo a lot better than Bella (who, can I just say, deserved an emo masochist) so I'm not too bothered by it. Plus, these 370 pages had just as much plot—and maybe more—than the entire twilight saga combined. Then again that's not hard to do.
I really enjoyed this book and would pick up the next ones in the series if I had money and a job. Alas, I have $0.70 in my checking account and no income. I'll have to pick it up over the summer when I get my job back…
Content: some sex, mild language. Ages 18+
(minor spoiler alert, this paragraph only!) The plot itself was a little "twilight-esque" with the whole "we can't be together so I'm going to leave and be emo" thing, the "I'm too dangerous for you" thing, and the constant nausea and realizing she's pregnant thing. But I liked Mo a lot better than Bella (who, can I just say, deserved an emo masochist) so I'm not too bothered by it. Plus, these 370 pages had just as much plot—and maybe more—than the entire twilight saga combined. Then again that's not hard to do.
I really enjoyed this book and would pick up the next ones in the series if I had money and a job. Alas, I have $0.70 in my checking account and no income. I'll have to pick it up over the summer when I get my job back…
Content: some sex, mild language. Ages 18+
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Conversations With Friends in Books
Feb 12, 2019
Utterly unlikeable
Whilst Sally Rooney’s second novel Normal People was fairly likeable, I’m afraid to say that this doesn’t apply to this first book. For starters, I find Rooney’s writing and grammatical style very irritating and not what I’d consider to be proper grammar. It’s definitely not the way I was taught and it does get very frustrating reading a book where you can barely define where descriptive text ends and conversation begins.
After a while though you do get used to the writing style, however the main problem with this book is the horrendously unlikeable characters. Frances as the main protagonist is a horrible self absorbed person who doesn’t appear to have any kind thoughts or decent emotions, or any common sense. And sadly the rest of the characters don’t fare much better. It’s a very difficult to like a book when every character is so flawed and valid and self absorbed. The conversations had between some of these people are just jumped up nonsense, and whilst I don’t doubt there are people who have these conversations in real life, I really don’t want to read this in a book. The plot itself isn’t terrible and despite the strange writing style is fairly well written, it’s just a shame it’s spoilt by some terrible characters.
After a while though you do get used to the writing style, however the main problem with this book is the horrendously unlikeable characters. Frances as the main protagonist is a horrible self absorbed person who doesn’t appear to have any kind thoughts or decent emotions, or any common sense. And sadly the rest of the characters don’t fare much better. It’s a very difficult to like a book when every character is so flawed and valid and self absorbed. The conversations had between some of these people are just jumped up nonsense, and whilst I don’t doubt there are people who have these conversations in real life, I really don’t want to read this in a book. The plot itself isn’t terrible and despite the strange writing style is fairly well written, it’s just a shame it’s spoilt by some terrible characters.
Christine A. (965 KP) rated Someone Like Me in Books
Dec 29, 2018
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I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
M.R. Carey is known for writing "The Girl with all the Gifts" among many others. His latest, "Someone Like Me" has been shelved on Goodreads as fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, and mystery. "Someone Like Me" is hard to categorize but easy to get sucked into. It is a long book with 500 pages so, if you have plans, make sure to set a timer. It was easy to keep reading without a break. I do not want to give too much away. It's a family drama about Liz, her children, her abuse ex-husband, and her neighbors but it is also much more. If M.R. Carey had left out the rest concerning Fran and Liz's alter-ego, the story would be a well written story about a single mom trying to raise two kids. It is the rest that makes the story extremely interesting. I have always been fascinated with Psychology, thrillers, and fantasy. Mix the three together, add some good writing, and an interesting story and I'm hooked. Carey's writing is descriptive but he does not overdo it.
If you like a book that opens with action and requires you to figure what is going on then this is for you.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
M.R. Carey is known for writing "The Girl with all the Gifts" among many others. His latest, "Someone Like Me" has been shelved on Goodreads as fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, and mystery. "Someone Like Me" is hard to categorize but easy to get sucked into. It is a long book with 500 pages so, if you have plans, make sure to set a timer. It was easy to keep reading without a break. I do not want to give too much away. It's a family drama about Liz, her children, her abuse ex-husband, and her neighbors but it is also much more. If M.R. Carey had left out the rest concerning Fran and Liz's alter-ego, the story would be a well written story about a single mom trying to raise two kids. It is the rest that makes the story extremely interesting. I have always been fascinated with Psychology, thrillers, and fantasy. Mix the three together, add some good writing, and an interesting story and I'm hooked. Carey's writing is descriptive but he does not overdo it.
If you like a book that opens with action and requires you to figure what is going on then this is for you.
Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Swallows in Books
Jan 30, 2020 (Updated Jan 31, 2020)
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Lisa Lutz's latest, The Swallows, introduces Alex Witt, a teacher with a past. She is hired at Stonebridge Academy and asks her creative writing students to answer innocent questions so she can get to know them. "What do you love? What do you hate? What do you want?" The answers surprise Alex. They are not innocent and reveal much more about the students and the school's activities than she expects. The students reveal online bullying and a private message board. She encourages the female students to fight back and fight they do.
While I have not worked at a boarding school, I have worked at urban schools. The online bullying and message board are all too real. So is the school's attitude that "boys will be boys". Lutz uses her characters to show the dark side of technology and teenagers. This is not a young adult book. It is a book for adults which is set in a school.
The writing in The Swallows is witty while covering dark topics. Lutz's word choices and writing style keep the book from being too dark.
I added several of Lutz's books, including the Spellman Files series, to my "want to read" list.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 1/30/20.
Lisa Lutz's latest, The Swallows, introduces Alex Witt, a teacher with a past. She is hired at Stonebridge Academy and asks her creative writing students to answer innocent questions so she can get to know them. "What do you love? What do you hate? What do you want?" The answers surprise Alex. They are not innocent and reveal much more about the students and the school's activities than she expects. The students reveal online bullying and a private message board. She encourages the female students to fight back and fight they do.
While I have not worked at a boarding school, I have worked at urban schools. The online bullying and message board are all too real. So is the school's attitude that "boys will be boys". Lutz uses her characters to show the dark side of technology and teenagers. This is not a young adult book. It is a book for adults which is set in a school.
The writing in The Swallows is witty while covering dark topics. Lutz's word choices and writing style keep the book from being too dark.
I added several of Lutz's books, including the Spellman Files series, to my "want to read" list.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 1/30/20.
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