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Jan 8, 2019
Little Ray Of Sunshine (41 KP) rated TV Time (TVShow Time) in Apps
Jan 9, 2019
Love this app
I love how this app as kept me organised in what I watch and finding out new tv shows and saving them for future watching. I love that you can have a discussion about the episodes and how you can rate the episode and the actors/actresses in the shows. I have this and Letterboxd as I don't want to write it all down and forget about it as I usually on my phone so I can keep clicking on it and keep my watching up to date.
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Jumper in Books
Nov 18, 2019
Jumper tells the story of a red ball that is desperate to escape from the toy store and explore the world. Thanks to some help from Mr Wind he is able to have some adventures.
Written for parents to read to their young children, Jumper will not only engage 4 year olds with the tale of the adventurous ball but also has some depth and scope for discussion between parent and child over some of the issues, such as the desire to explore versus obeying rules.
A good book that will be a favourite of parents and children to be read and re-read
Written for parents to read to their young children, Jumper will not only engage 4 year olds with the tale of the adventurous ball but also has some depth and scope for discussion between parent and child over some of the issues, such as the desire to explore versus obeying rules.
A good book that will be a favourite of parents and children to be read and re-read
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Gattaca (1997) in Movies
Jun 20, 2020 (Updated Jun 20, 2020)
Very interesting take on future
Being aware that this movie was made in 1997, I can now see how ahead of its time it was, and still is. The perfectly imperfect world, where genetics can assure your children are perfect doesn't necessarily mean that they will be up to the task. When a child that was predicted to die by the age of 30 manages to achieve what a "perfect product" is not able to, it leads us to assume that maybe, just maybe, everything is possible.
I loved the fact that this movie sparked a very long and thorough discussion between me and my boyfriend.
I loved the fact that this movie sparked a very long and thorough discussion between me and my boyfriend.
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Terri Wiltshire (21 KP) rated Star Maker in Books
Sep 1, 2019
A bit too long winded for me (1 more)
No characters to lock on to and relate to
To infinity and beyond
A journey through time and space that could potentially blow your mind. Explores life as we know it and the potential for life elsewhere.
I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.
My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.
I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.
My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated A Christmas Carol in Books
Apr 27, 2018
We all, at one point or another, have heard the story of A Christmas Carol, whether we read the book in school, watched a movie with the family, or saw the Muppets version on youtube (which, by the way, is my favorite. I heartily recommend it.). But there is so much more to the story that we don’t grasp because of how our culture has changed. This is the way it is with every classic book. But A Christmas Carol is a story that needs to be understood in it’s full impact because of the story it tells and the lessons it teaches. Stephen Skelton has made it possible.
The Special Edition of A Christmas Carol is a small book, perfect to fit in a small handbag (or a stocking!) with a beautiful cover. The book itself is printed with Dickens’ story in the main section of the pages, and the notes, subtext, and annotations printed in the outer margins. After every “Chapter” (called a Stave in the text) there is a discussion section, perfect for any age group, either young children or mature Christians. The discussion features Bible verses and questions, and relates events, topics, and themes from A Christmas Carol to our everyday Christian walk with God. Extra verses and topics follow the end of every discussion section for those older individuals who wish to go further into studying the themes targeted in the book: Selfishness, Regret, Repentance, Salvation, and Rebirth. At the end of the book is a list of resources for further study.
The story of A Christmas Carol remains, to this day, a classic in literature because it is a wonderful story of sin and greed turned around to Christianity and charity through allegory and parable. It has proved itself a wonderful story to every reader, and will continue to do so forever. Hopefully, this will be the edition that becomes the standard.
Recommendation: All ages. Wonderful for family discussions or group Bible studies. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!
**Thank you to FSB Associates for providing my review copy!**
The Special Edition of A Christmas Carol is a small book, perfect to fit in a small handbag (or a stocking!) with a beautiful cover. The book itself is printed with Dickens’ story in the main section of the pages, and the notes, subtext, and annotations printed in the outer margins. After every “Chapter” (called a Stave in the text) there is a discussion section, perfect for any age group, either young children or mature Christians. The discussion features Bible verses and questions, and relates events, topics, and themes from A Christmas Carol to our everyday Christian walk with God. Extra verses and topics follow the end of every discussion section for those older individuals who wish to go further into studying the themes targeted in the book: Selfishness, Regret, Repentance, Salvation, and Rebirth. At the end of the book is a list of resources for further study.
The story of A Christmas Carol remains, to this day, a classic in literature because it is a wonderful story of sin and greed turned around to Christianity and charity through allegory and parable. It has proved itself a wonderful story to every reader, and will continue to do so forever. Hopefully, this will be the edition that becomes the standard.
Recommendation: All ages. Wonderful for family discussions or group Bible studies. Perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!
**Thank you to FSB Associates for providing my review copy!**
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Duolingo Spanish Podcast in Podcasts
Jan 4, 2018 (Updated Jan 4, 2018)
Interesting and useful
@Duolingo is one of the most popular language learning apps on the market, so it was only a matter of time it explored other avenues. With its new Spanish podcast range, it has upped its game, as it feels much more useful and meaningful than learning sentences such as "I am a pretty duck".
The main topic of discussion is life experiences, from meeting heroes to rites of passage - it seems far more relevant than the content of the app. And the podcast is bilingual. However, it is for intermediate level which is perhaps why the content is a bit more interesting and varied. So far, so good.
The main topic of discussion is life experiences, from meeting heroes to rites of passage - it seems far more relevant than the content of the app. And the podcast is bilingual. However, it is for intermediate level which is perhaps why the content is a bit more interesting and varied. So far, so good.
Auburn (57 KP) rated White Stag (Permafrost, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
A compelling new story that takes the nuance of Cruel prince and the lore of Goblin King. Fans of strong characters and women who can take on the world will love this read.
Soren and Janneka make the perfect pair to take on the world. Their companionship and fight through the book is commendable. This permafrost world is so well developed that it takes a bit of time to understand the plot. The characters had their own fears and you developed warmth for the odd man out.
*Warning of slight trigger warning for rape is advised. There is no full discussion but alluded to and the scars it leaves behind are in the plot multiple times.
Soren and Janneka make the perfect pair to take on the world. Their companionship and fight through the book is commendable. This permafrost world is so well developed that it takes a bit of time to understand the plot. The characters had their own fears and you developed warmth for the odd man out.
*Warning of slight trigger warning for rape is advised. There is no full discussion but alluded to and the scars it leaves behind are in the plot multiple times.
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated The Terminator (1984) in Movies
Sep 13, 2020
Amazing classic, amazing action and definitely one of the best movies Arnold Schwarzenegger has made (even though the one with the Kindergarden is my favorite one, and also the one with the twins, with Danny DeVito).
The storyline is amazing, even though it made me think a bit deeper and visit some reddit pages for fan-based theories.
After a discussion with my partner though, we concluded that men mostly enjoy this movie because of (obviously) the action, but for me as a woman, the underrated romance was something that left a big mark and something I really enjoyed.
Forget Romeo and Juliet - this is the romance tragedy you want in your life!
The storyline is amazing, even though it made me think a bit deeper and visit some reddit pages for fan-based theories.
After a discussion with my partner though, we concluded that men mostly enjoy this movie because of (obviously) the action, but for me as a woman, the underrated romance was something that left a big mark and something I really enjoyed.
Forget Romeo and Juliet - this is the romance tragedy you want in your life!
Andy K (10821 KP) Jan 9, 2019
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) Jan 17, 2019