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Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books

Nov 28, 2018

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins | 2014 | Young Adult (YA)

8.5

(277 Ratings)

Book Rating

So, here is what I thought. This was a very entertaining story. I think that the romance was too contrived. It is a young adult fiction, so I sort of expect that, but it doesn't mean that I should expect that. Collins could have done a better job on that. Also, I was hoping for a bit more development in certain areas, and a more "in your face" to the Capitol ending, but there are two more books, so I'm sure that will come later. The writing could have been more polished as well. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. It has themes of redemption, loyalty, and forgiveness, and being set in a culture of death, I think that this book is very relevant to today's society.

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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Simpsons Movie (2007) in Movies

Jun 18, 2019

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

2007 | Animation, Comedy

7.7

(20 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Finally...

In 2007, the Simpson's finally hit the big screen.
following Lisa's failed attempts at getting her community to take responsibility for polluting Springfields water supply, they finally put an odd stop to this, homer ignores this and adds more to the already polluted water and sets of a dangerous chain of events. Springfield is then contained in a giant Dome and An angry mob descends on the Simpson home, splitting the family. With the towns fate in the balance, Homer sets out on a quest for redemption in order to save the world and earn Marge's forgiveness.

Some great gags, mature adult jokes with a few ideas the creators wanted to do for a long years.

Was great on release but Nothing special really, basically an 80 minute Simpson's episode.

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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Mary's the Name in Books

Jun 21, 2019

Mary's the Name

Ross Sayers | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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Wee Mary is a great character. (0 more)

Predictable plot. Should be young adult novel. (0 more)

Good book from a new author

Contains spoilers, click to show

This was my first book of the year and it didn't disappoint. Mary is a great wee character that the reader is drawn to from page 1. This is a novel about an innocent child and a corrupt granddad - a diamond of a man who loves his granddaughter dearly. The author did a great job of writing from Mary's point of view when the character is so young. My only criticism would be the explaining of Scottish words - trust your reader. Otherwise, it was great. The plot was brilliant and I even had a gasp, right in the middle, but I won't spoil it for anyone. Well done Ross, looking forward to the next one.

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Emma (519 KP) rated La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust in Books

Nov 14, 2019

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust

Philip Pullman | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.5

(13 Ratings)

Book Rating

My brother bought me this for Christmas last year, as he knows I loved his dark materials trilogy as a teenager.I have finally got round to reading it, and I have fallen in love with Phillip Pullmans writing style and character development again. I would be surprised if anyone who reads this does not connect with Malcom, what a fantastic character, you cannot help but feel sympathetic towards him.
In some ways it's similar to his old books, but this one is all about the thrill of the chase and it feels a bit more exciting.
My only criticism is that he had added some adult content,probably to appeal to an older audience, but it doesn't feel right reading it in a Pullman book.
Nevertheless I can't wait for the next two instalments.

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Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated The Bone Witch (The Bone Witch, #1) in Books

Jan 23, 2020

The Bone Witch (The Bone Witch, #1)

Rin Chupeco | 2017 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.5

(6 Ratings)

Book Rating

<b><i>I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.</i></b>
Chupeco’s latest novel follows Tea as she first discovers her abilities as a bone witch and undergoes an apprenticeship, and years later as an adult. Secretly I am in love with The Young Elites by Marie Lu because Adelina is a villain and The Bone Witch is honestly similar because Tea is basically a villain.

It is a slow book. There are lots of descriptions and world-building, but the book definitely picks up a notch later.

<a href="https://bookwyrmingthoughts.com/some-of-those-arcs-from-last-year/"; target="_blank">This review was originally posted on Bookwyrming Thoughts</a>