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Joe Goodhart (27 KP) rated A Boy and His Dog in Books
Nov 30, 2020
I was very saddened to hear the news of Harlan Ellison's passing. While I didn't agree with him on some things, I did agree with him on a great number of them. Cantankerous, but not snarky or mean-spirited, in his writings and conversations. I found him to one of the best writers on the planet. Now, he's joined the likes of Shakespeare, Emerson, Vonnegut, all at God's assembled roundtable of literary greats! :)
Okay, that's enough of my tribute-of-sorts to Harlan Ellison. Now, for my review of A BOY AND HIS DOG.
This was a a quick, fun read. Quite literally, it is the adventure of boy (Vic) and his telepathic dog (Blood). The two rely on each other, sharing bond that comes through in all of their exchanges. A four-legged friend who became so much more than just a "canine companion".
The tale was written in 1969 and was later adapted for film by L.Q. Jones. Despite the time written, the book still reads as if written yesterday. And that was something unique about Ellison: his writing felt timeless, as if it was not tied to any particular time during which it was written.
Yes, the language can be deemed coarse at points, but still far less offensive than anything written today. The use of profanity is given to the way Vic speaks, a product of the post-apocalyptic world he was born. It never feels forced or anything approaching offensive. It just feels, for want of a better word, natural.
Again, this is a fun short story about a boy and his dog. It may not appeal to everyone, but I surely liked it and I hope that maybe you will, too.
Also, stick around after the story, as "AHBHU: The Passing of One Man's Inspiration and Best Friend". It is Harlan Ellison's tribute/memorial to his rescued dog, a Puli (essentially, a Hungarian sheep dog), and how much he meant to him, so much so that he was whom Ellison based Blood's character on. I challenge you to NOT tear up by the conclusion!
By all means, good people, please check this one out!
Okay, that's enough of my tribute-of-sorts to Harlan Ellison. Now, for my review of A BOY AND HIS DOG.
This was a a quick, fun read. Quite literally, it is the adventure of boy (Vic) and his telepathic dog (Blood). The two rely on each other, sharing bond that comes through in all of their exchanges. A four-legged friend who became so much more than just a "canine companion".
The tale was written in 1969 and was later adapted for film by L.Q. Jones. Despite the time written, the book still reads as if written yesterday. And that was something unique about Ellison: his writing felt timeless, as if it was not tied to any particular time during which it was written.
Yes, the language can be deemed coarse at points, but still far less offensive than anything written today. The use of profanity is given to the way Vic speaks, a product of the post-apocalyptic world he was born. It never feels forced or anything approaching offensive. It just feels, for want of a better word, natural.
Again, this is a fun short story about a boy and his dog. It may not appeal to everyone, but I surely liked it and I hope that maybe you will, too.
Also, stick around after the story, as "AHBHU: The Passing of One Man's Inspiration and Best Friend". It is Harlan Ellison's tribute/memorial to his rescued dog, a Puli (essentially, a Hungarian sheep dog), and how much he meant to him, so much so that he was whom Ellison based Blood's character on. I challenge you to NOT tear up by the conclusion!
By all means, good people, please check this one out!
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Descent (2005) in Movies
Sep 11, 2017
A great horror
This is probably one of my all time favourite horror films. I find most horrors a little tame and predictable, but this truly scared me. Especially originally watching it at the cinema! As with Dog Soldiers, Neil Marshall does a great job with a mostly British cast, creating a tense and terrifying film. And I loved the ending.
Cindy P (12 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Feb 7, 2018
easy to track books read every year (4 more)
fun way to find new books and authors
lists lists lists! (I like lists)
nice to challenge yourself to read more
socialize with other book people
my to-read list grows daily and is now in the thousands! (1 more)
the app makes a loud noise when I scan a book and it scares my dog.
Adrian VanderMolen (11 KP) rated The Mountain Between Us (2017) in Movies
Feb 17, 2018
I was super excited for this movie but as you can see by my rating it didn't exactly reach my expectations. It's not a bad movie, it just wasn't very good. I thought it was incredibly beautiful and stunning but the story was rather dull and I couldn't really get into the characters, I only cared about the dog quite honestly.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) in Movies
Jun 11, 2018
The music (1 more)
The Voice Acting
Disney classic and dog-gone good
I loved this movie as a kid and it still holds up. Endearing, great voice-acting, and just the right length for kids that are just getting into full length movies.
I freely admit that Cruella DeVille freaked me out as a kid though.
I freely admit that Cruella DeVille freaked me out as a kid though.
Jake (52 KP) rated The Art of Racing in the Rain in Books
Jul 25, 2019
I debated between 3 or 4 stars for a really long time.
Bad: Slow plot for sure. A few things that the dog said was "truth" that I just outright disagree with.
Good: Heartwrenching and heartwarming all in one. The kind of book that just STICKS to ya.
Maybe not meant for all readers, but I enjoyed it, so worth a try.
Bad: Slow plot for sure. A few things that the dog said was "truth" that I just outright disagree with.
Good: Heartwrenching and heartwarming all in one. The kind of book that just STICKS to ya.
Maybe not meant for all readers, but I enjoyed it, so worth a try.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum and Lorena Alvarez
7.8
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A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and...
Chloe (778 KP) rated SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run in Apps
Nov 7, 2020
Colourful (2 more)
Childish
Funny
Stupid (2 more)
Ridiculous
Music
Ridiculous
I dont know what the directors/creators were on when they made this but it is a wild ride. I cant decide where my mind exploded from the randomness, whether it was the flesh eating zombies, Keanu Reeves skit or the Snoop dog random dance interlude. Wow, so bizarre! I cant decide if I enjoyed it