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ClareR (5674 KP) rated Undermajordomo Minor in Books
Dec 31, 2017
Hardgoing!
I really struggled reading this. I veered between hating it and finding it mildly amusing, but picking it up to read was a bit of a feat of willpower. I could have given up (and to be quite honest, I usually do) but I wanted to know what was going to happen to the characters. They were actually quite likeable. I just didn't like the style of writing. So sheer nosiness is the one and only reason why I finished this book!
Bird (1700 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies
May 21, 2017
The claustrophobic feel (2 more)
The CGI of the female robot
Mixing technology with a back drop of utter paradise
Better cast and screen writing required (4 more)
Quicker pace required
Feels a little cheap in places
Female characters were there to aid the male
A bit trashy
Seen it all before, or since
It didn't have me flying by the seat of my pants. There were some moments of anxiety felt for the main protagonist but nothing really memorable. It was neither here nor there.
C. B. B. (3 KP) rated Trials of Passion: Crimes in the Name of Love and Madness in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Trials of Passion
Trials of Passion is a thoroughly fascinating book that explores the insanity defense over time through the lens of four different crimes if passion. The authors expertise shines throughout. The effect of societal attitudes to gender and class and madness are fully explored and laid out. The primary flaw is that sometimes the writing is a bit clumsy.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Unseen in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Stark look at Norwegian rural life
A wonderful and bleak look into Norwegian farm life and the difficulties faced daily trying to adhere to modern life. There are plenty of tragedies in the Barroy family, but they seem to deal with the toil to the best of their abilities.
The translation may have obscured some of the dialogue, which seemed like it was set in Scotland rather than Scandinavia but the writing is sharp and descriptive without over cluttering the main plot.
The translation may have obscured some of the dialogue, which seemed like it was set in Scotland rather than Scandinavia but the writing is sharp and descriptive without over cluttering the main plot.
Jenny Houle (24 KP) rated Wherever You Go, There They are: Stories About My Family You Might Relate to in Books
Jan 13, 2018
Why did I keep reading?
The answer is because clearly, I'm a bit masochistic. I have a strong opinion that while the occasional footnote is appropriate, if you use too many, you need to edit what you are writing. Gurwitch doesn't just use them a little too much; on each page of the book there was at least one, if not two of three.
Realistically, I also couldn't relate to much of her stories, which only made it more difficult to continue reading.
Realistically, I also couldn't relate to much of her stories, which only made it more difficult to continue reading.
EcoFriendlyNerd (40 KP) rated Code Name: Camelot in Books
Sep 4, 2017
Unique protagonist (1 more)
Character diversity
Little action, despite being called a thriller. (1 more)
Background stories aren't believable
An ok read
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Good plot line. Writing style was decent, but not stellar. I liked the unique protagonist, and the characters were likable. While I like the fact that their recruits had a variety of backgrounds and skills, some of it wasn't believable. Some of the characters were really good at semi-common skills, but still made me wonder how they ended up with the agency.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Poison Study (Study, #1) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
I haven't read many books, if any, that deal with a poison tester, so I found the premise in Poison Study very interesting. The plot, the characters, everything was so well-done and fascinating that I became immersed into the story so much that I didn't notice anything that went on around me. Ms. Snyder has a lovely, uninterrupted, and smooth style of writing that is very easy to read. I can't wait to get to Magic Study next! :)
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated Fang (Maximum Ride, #6) in Books
Feb 27, 2019
Well, this was such an easy read, I read it in a day.
I just love the easy flow that James Patterson writes with. I also love the view of the world through a teenagers view, in the throes of young teenage love and angst.
However the writing is slighty young for my tastes now...obviously as this is for teenagers, but I still enjoyed the read and I cant wait to read Angel....I hope Max does save the world.
I just love the easy flow that James Patterson writes with. I also love the view of the world through a teenagers view, in the throes of young teenage love and angst.
However the writing is slighty young for my tastes now...obviously as this is for teenagers, but I still enjoyed the read and I cant wait to read Angel....I hope Max does save the world.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated That Time I Loved You in Books
Mar 26, 2019
Depressing
Each chapter of this book is its own story, and all the stories take place in the same subdivision in 1979's Toronto. The writing style was really good. Each story had me hooked, and it didn't take me long to finish the book. Unfortunately I didn't particularly enjoy any of the stories. They were all sad. I do normally enjoy sad stories, but these lacked the redeeming qualities I like. It was all very realistic in the most depressing way possible.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe in Books
Apr 10, 2019
This was both confusing and interesting. Take everything you know about Pride and Prejudice and just flip it upside-down. The characters are there in theory but you find yourself almost confused by the language of yesteryears mixed in with today's society. This is a book you really need to buckle down and concentrate on, not just an afternoon tea read.
Good for anyone who enjoys adaptions and rewrites brought into our century. But be aware the writing seems old fashioned.
Good for anyone who enjoys adaptions and rewrites brought into our century. But be aware the writing seems old fashioned.