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LibrarianBeth (6 KP) rated Fangirl in Books
Jul 19, 2017
Cath is relatable. (2 more)
Draws in young adult readers but also allows "older" adults to relate.
Made me fangirl Rainbow!
Fantastic Teen Fiction
Rainbow Rowell knows how to relate to young adult readers and how to get "older" adults to reflect back and see themselves in the characters' situations. This book made me fangirl Rainbow so bad! Cath and Wren are twins trying to create their own paths as they step into adulthood. Cath struggles along that path
Dave P. (9 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books
Jul 20, 2017
Anything 80's can't be too bad
Ernest Cline's futuristic novel references back to the 80's in many ways. The story of a kid in 2044 tied to a virtual world called OASIS has the chance to win the grand prize if he can beat the thousands of others to solve it. Love the references used through out the book and the culture of it. Great read, couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.
Pete (121 KP) rated The Shawshank Redemption (1994) in Movies
Jul 20, 2017
Morgan Freeman (1 more)
Tim Robbins
By far, one of the greatest films ever
Every now and again, you will find a film which you can watch over and over again and still like it as much as the first time you watched it, this is one of them. From Morgan Freemans narration to the overall acting of everyone in the film, you will find it near impossible to say a bad thing about this film. Highly recommended
What a great thriller this is from start to finish but it most definitely isnÂ’t for the faint hearted. It all starts out so innocently with a happy couple making a road trip for the 4th July celebrations but who knew a spilt coffee could be the start of a nightmare that goes from bad to worse.
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Full review on my blog - <a href="http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/swerve-by-vicki-pettersson.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Witches in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Loved this book! It was a quick entertaining read that didn't involve much thinking on my part...never a bad thing after work. My 4th graders are reading it in Book Club & have been devouring it too. The narrator is an awesome character that kids seem to relate well to. But he is also able to hold an adult's interest too. Not always an easy feat for a children's book. This is by far my favorite of Dahl's books!!
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Heroes in Books
Sep 4, 2017
War is bad mmkay?
The idea behind The Heroes was good, the battle between the supposedly savage Northmen and the civilised, yet incompetent imperial troops. Abercrombie can sure write an excellent battle scene, and some superbly crafted characters, on both sides.
Altogether though I felt this book a little dragged out, and the whole "war is pointless" message a little forced home.
Of the 3 follow-on books from the main trilogy this is my least favourite.
Altogether though I felt this book a little dragged out, and the whole "war is pointless" message a little forced home.
Of the 3 follow-on books from the main trilogy this is my least favourite.
Sarah (7799 KP) rated In Bruges (2008) in Movies
Aug 17, 2017
Great black comedy with serious elements
This is one of those smaller films that comes out of nowhere and ends up being very enjoyable. It's mostly a black comedy but with some serious and sombre overtones. It's got a fantastic cast, by far one of Colin Farrell's best films and Ralph Fiennes is great as bad guy Harry. It's well written with some brilliant dialogue, and the setting in Bruges is just beautiful. Never fails to make me laugh.
Tyra Jade (23 KP) rated Railroad Alaska in TV
Jul 6, 2017
Shows Offgriders (3 more)
Explains What it's like living in Alaska
Shows different people
Documentary
Same plot after the first season (1 more)
Made to look more extreme than what it is
Not Bad
I quite enjoy this show; although quite a lot of episodes are alike. I enjoy the idea of getting to know the Offgriders of Alaska and the hard work that is put into working there. I also enjoy watching the workers and how much they enjoy their job.
Heathski (173 KP) rated Stardust (2007) in Movies
Feb 18, 2019
Not as good as the book, but not bad
I read the book years ago and fell in love with it. I was excited to see the movie but was left a little disappointed. It was good but kind of ruined what I had made up in my imagination when I read the book. The story is beautiful, fun and action filled. The chemistry was perhaps lacking between the lead actors. It didn't really gel for me.
Vlurple_Blueberry (7 KP) rated The Walking Dead - A TellTale Games Series: Season 1 in Video Games
Mar 12, 2019
I'm not crying, you're crying
Contains spoilers, click to show
Following Lee and Clementine is one of the hardest, saddest, and painfullest journey's I've had to make since Last of Us. Ok not that bad but dammit the feels are real. The controls are stupid and looking for batteries is a pain in the ass, but the cast has someone for everyone.... to hate. I'M LOOKING AT YOU DUCK!