Virtualism, Governance and Practice: Vision and Execution in Environmental Conservation
James G. Carrier and Paige West
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Many people investigating the operation of large-scale environmentalist organizations see signs of...
Your Next Role: How to Get Ahead and Get Promoted
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Are you stuck in a rut, not promoted for 3 or more years, former peers leaping ahead? Do you have...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Flawed in Books
Jan 6, 2021
I'm sorry but I can't do it. I can't carry on reading this strange book. DNF @ 22%.
When I saw Cecelia on Lorraine Kelly talking about this the other day I decided to give it a go after humming and hawing about it for a long time. I've only ever attempted to read one book by the author before and the way it was written put me off.
I think the same happened for me with this. It wasn't smooth and was often repetitive, which annoyed me a little. The info overload and lots of inner turmoil over her sudden realisation that the flawed were not being treated right also pushed me to my limit.
If I'd had enough time to get to know the characters I might have cared a little more about what was going on but we didn't so I...didn't. The situation Celestine found herself in didn't bring me any feelings at all. There was one small bright spark on the horizon (the guy in the cell next door--bear in mind I'm a sucker for the slightest hint of romance) and even THAT couldn't persuade me to keep reading.
It seems me and this author are just not destined to get along.
On The Devil's Side of Heaven
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With the drop of a judge’s gavel, Walt Walker has finally lost everything. The badge and gun he...
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Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)
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John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined...
Merissa (14214 KP) rated The Guardian, a Sword, & Stilettos (Enlighten #1) in Books
May 31, 2023
Zoe is a brilliant character, with just the right amount of innocence and naivety to carry it off, without becoming the world's most annoying character. She takes what she has to in her stride, with only an occasional flip-out. She also still tries to continue on with her 'normal' life - cart/horse scenario! With Shay and Kieran by her side to help her sort things out, the future is uncertain for Zoe. High potential on the one hand; death and destruction on the other.
With a supporting cast of excellent characters, all with their own personalities and foibles, this book was an entertaining read from start to finish. With plenty of room left for further growth and adventures, this is one series that I will definitely be continuing. Highly recommended for all YA Paranormal fans.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Mar 27, 2016
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Betron B25 In Ear Headphones
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Heavy bass with sparking clear highs that appeal. An all-rounded pair of earphones that look as good...
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Prior to Essen 1999, a group of students created Splotter Spellen to sell some of their own game...
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Saffy Alexandra (89 KP) rated The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events #2) in Books
May 31, 2019
Usually reptiles (snakes, etc) are the bad guys and are always portrayed in not the best light. Snicket has a fantastic way of turning this on its head (no spoilers, get reading the books). His wit, charm and eclectic use of the English language is fantastical, managing to just keep you turning those pages over and over again until you realise you’ve finished the book … then you just want to carry on reading the next book in the series.
The poor Orphans do suffer a lot at Snickets hand, and we are so intrigued as to how these three will cope and handle that rogue Count Olaf that you can’t help but follow their misadventures and misfortunes.
If you are a fan of misery, mystery and a lot of humour and wit these books are for you!