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Roxanne (13 KP) rated The Handmaid's Tale in Books
Nov 9, 2018
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A lot of time has passed between reading this novel and writing this review yet this book has stayed with me as it's such a powerful read. I got completely drawn in and was fascinated yet horrified of this world that could so easily become a reality.
At times it was hard to follow due to the writing style but I did get more used to it the further I got into the story. The changes in the language used between characters in their daily lives compared to when they escaped within their own minds was really clever. I will be looking for more work done by this author.
A lot of time has passed between reading this novel and writing this review yet this book has stayed with me as it's such a powerful read. I got completely drawn in and was fascinated yet horrified of this world that could so easily become a reality.
At times it was hard to follow due to the writing style but I did get more used to it the further I got into the story. The changes in the language used between characters in their daily lives compared to when they escaped within their own minds was really clever. I will be looking for more work done by this author.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated What We Do In The Shadows (2014) in Movies
Jan 12, 2019
A hilarious mockumentary
This is by far one of the funniest mockumentaries I’ve ever seen. It’s a hilarious take on vampires, following them around their daily lives in the run up to the Unholy Masquerade, it has some cracking one liners and truly funny scenes. Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement are fantastic, and the rest of the cast too play their roles perfectly. The rivalry between the vampires and the werewolves is a particular highlight. The dialogue is great and the entire film looks fabulous too. I’ve watched this again for the first time in years, and I haven’t laughed this much in a long time.
Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated Duolingo in Apps
Nov 19, 2019
Perfect learning tool
Have to say, thus is a great app for languages. It covers basics and advanced elements in fun and easy to understand ways.
Aside from failing because I could not say the word loudly on the train, it uses a range of tools to help you learn.
While it would be better if you could pick specific things to focus on, and allow you to skip ahead of you are already experienced, it is still a great app for practicing. Ideal as a full learning tool, or to enhance your lessons, it is worth a go, we all learn differently.
Aside from failing because I could not say the word loudly on the train, it uses a range of tools to help you learn.
While it would be better if you could pick specific things to focus on, and allow you to skip ahead of you are already experienced, it is still a great app for practicing. Ideal as a full learning tool, or to enhance your lessons, it is worth a go, we all learn differently.
Jacob Reese (14 KP) rated My Neighbor Totoro (1988) in Movies
Jun 28, 2020
Joy, Love, and Childhood Wonder, A True Masterpiece
This is a simple movie that is a perfect representation of what a movie should do in the simplest way. It makes you feel something. It doesn't have an elaborate plot or idea. It is just two little girls living life with joy and some nature spirits. Yet it is the most emotionally invested I've been in a movie possibly my entire life. In a world full of sad news all the time and daily stress this movie makes me forget all problems in my life and just enjoy the spectacle of childhood wonder.
Tom Lennon recommended Brazil (1985) in Movies (curated)
David McK (3251 KP) rated Man and Superman 100 Page Super Spectacular in Books
May 2, 2020
Not so much a story about Superman, as it is about Clark Kent: this is set in (what I feel is) the most interesting period of his - fictional! - life, just after moving to Metropolis for the very first time and not long before he starts working for the Daily Planet and meets the key players in his story.
Yes, it's a period that has been covered before in both TV (Smallville) and print (eg: Superman: Birthright), but the great thing about the Big Blue Scout, The Man of Steel himself is that his character - while superficially boring - can fit into any time and any context.
Yes, it's a period that has been covered before in both TV (Smallville) and print (eg: Superman: Birthright), but the great thing about the Big Blue Scout, The Man of Steel himself is that his character - while superficially boring - can fit into any time and any context.
Charlotte (184 KP) rated The Lightning House in Books
Oct 26, 2021
Gripping read
The lightning house throws you straight into the action from the very first page. Being based on a true story helps to draw you in even further to this gripping story and makes it all the more shocking......it had me breathless a fair few times!
Full of danger and intrigue, you'll find it hard to put down this well written and thrilling read. You'll find yourself immersed in a whole new world from your daily life and perhaps have you wondering how people get by with so many secrets and lies in their lives.
Definitely an adult read that would go nicely with a cheeky drink and chocolate.
The lightning house throws you straight into the action from the very first page. Being based on a true story helps to draw you in even further to this gripping story and makes it all the more shocking......it had me breathless a fair few times!
Full of danger and intrigue, you'll find it hard to put down this well written and thrilling read. You'll find yourself immersed in a whole new world from your daily life and perhaps have you wondering how people get by with so many secrets and lies in their lives.
Definitely an adult read that would go nicely with a cheeky drink and chocolate.
Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) rated Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood in Books
Feb 8, 2018
A highly entertaining account of an unusual childhood
I read this book, though I'd really like to listen to the audio book version. It's narrated by Trevor Noah himself, and apparently very, very good. I totally believe that - the man is hilarious on The Daily Show. I still really enjoyed the stories Noah told, though I wish he'd gotten more into his journey as a comedian, and not just his childhood and teenage years.
Noah has an uncanny way of explaining background information that you need to know while not giving away the (actually somewhat obvious in hindsight) punchline. Even the background information is told in an extremely entertaining way - you can feel Noah's everpresent grin through the pages. Even though the book begins (and sort of ends) on a sad note, the book itself is a happy, optimistic one. I didn't laugh myself silly, like the next book I read (Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy), but I did have to giggle and read parts to my husband. (And he actually laughed at them, instead of looking at me like I was insane, which is what happened with Furiously Happy.)
I've been a fan of Trevor Noah's since shortly after he took over The Daily Show, and this was an interesting peek at his background, and the very different culture he grew up in. I highly recommend this book.
You can find all my reviews at http://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com
Noah has an uncanny way of explaining background information that you need to know while not giving away the (actually somewhat obvious in hindsight) punchline. Even the background information is told in an extremely entertaining way - you can feel Noah's everpresent grin through the pages. Even though the book begins (and sort of ends) on a sad note, the book itself is a happy, optimistic one. I didn't laugh myself silly, like the next book I read (Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy), but I did have to giggle and read parts to my husband. (And he actually laughed at them, instead of looking at me like I was insane, which is what happened with Furiously Happy.)
I've been a fan of Trevor Noah's since shortly after he took over The Daily Show, and this was an interesting peek at his background, and the very different culture he grew up in. I highly recommend this book.
You can find all my reviews at http://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com
Mayhawke (97 KP) rated Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World in Books
Feb 13, 2018
A Fantastically Great Book :)
A brilliant introduction to some of the most influential women history has systematically over looked. This should be 'must have ' book for all bookcases, girls & boys, though I fear it won't appear on too many boys' shelves. Which is a shame because putting aside the fact that all the people written about are female the achievements listed are important historically in their own right.
It would also make the lives future young women a lot easier if the future young men they will be sharing the world with understood that girls are equally thinkers and do-ers in the same, organic, daily way that girls learn that boys are.
It would also make the lives future young women a lot easier if the future young men they will be sharing the world with understood that girls are equally thinkers and do-ers in the same, organic, daily way that girls learn that boys are.