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Sassy Brit (97 KP) rated Top 10 of Everything: 2018 in Books
Jun 5, 2019
I’m reviewing the “Top 10 of Everything 2018”, and as the title suggests this is a fun book full of top ten lists, all found to astound you, by the fabulous information gatherer Paul Terry.
On each page there’s additional facts with engaging pictures. There’s also a full subject index, which will have information seekers drooling. Young and old, alike.
An ideal book for any list-loving who enjoys learning new things and discovering mind-boggling facts you just wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Perfect for quiz masters, curious minds, and for use as a coffee-table book to get the conversation flowing!
On each page there’s additional facts with engaging pictures. There’s also a full subject index, which will have information seekers drooling. Young and old, alike.
An ideal book for any list-loving who enjoys learning new things and discovering mind-boggling facts you just wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Perfect for quiz masters, curious minds, and for use as a coffee-table book to get the conversation flowing!
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Bootlegger's Daughter (Deborah Knott Mysteries, #1) in Books
Feb 13, 2018
Not a classic, but certainly an enjoyable mystery novel. First in a rather large series (up to 12 books now, I think) featuring Deborah Knott. Deborah, the so-called bootlegger's daughter, is an attorney in a small North Carolina town. As often happens in such series, crime seems to follow her wherever she goes. In this book, she looks to solve a cold case murder that occurred when she was very young... and her investigation leads to several more deaths.
Margaret Maron's books are quite engaging and fun-to-read... I blew through this book in a few days.
Margaret Maron's books are quite engaging and fun-to-read... I blew through this book in a few days.
Paige (277 KP) rated Alien Abduction (2014) in Movies
Nov 15, 2018 (Updated Nov 15, 2018)
Reference to The Blue Book. (2 more)
Reference to The Brown Mountain Lights.
Character Development.
Alien Abduction (2014).
Alien Abduction (2014) is highly recommended. ✔
Initially, Alien Abduction (2014) can be perceived as slow with little action. However, reference to The Blue Book and the visual depiction of The Brown Mountain Lights promptly obtains the attention of its viewers.
To elaborate on this, reference to The Blue Book and The Brown Mountain Lights is indicative of the extent to which this film refers to factual occurrences and governmental intervention, which also contributes towards engaging those whom watch Alien Abduction (2014).
Initially, Alien Abduction (2014) can be perceived as slow with little action. However, reference to The Blue Book and the visual depiction of The Brown Mountain Lights promptly obtains the attention of its viewers.
To elaborate on this, reference to The Blue Book and The Brown Mountain Lights is indicative of the extent to which this film refers to factual occurrences and governmental intervention, which also contributes towards engaging those whom watch Alien Abduction (2014).
David McK (3425 KP) rated Firestorm (Weather Warden, #5) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
I quite enjoyed the first Weather Warden book ("Ill Wind").
The second ("Heat Stroke") was even better
Unfortunately, the third, and then the fourth ("Chill Factor" and "Windfall", respectively) were a bit of a let-down.
Thankfully, this is a return to form: picking up almost exactly from the end of "Windfall", this is faster-moving than it's predecessor, more engaging and more action-packed.
R.E.M. sang it best: "It's the end of the world as we know it ..." (even if, for some inscrutable reason, that track is missing from the authors' own suggestion of what to listen to while reading)
The second ("Heat Stroke") was even better
Unfortunately, the third, and then the fourth ("Chill Factor" and "Windfall", respectively) were a bit of a let-down.
Thankfully, this is a return to form: picking up almost exactly from the end of "Windfall", this is faster-moving than it's predecessor, more engaging and more action-packed.
R.E.M. sang it best: "It's the end of the world as we know it ..." (even if, for some inscrutable reason, that track is missing from the authors' own suggestion of what to listen to while reading)
Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) rated The Basketball Diaries (1995) in Movies
Jan 20, 2019
Leonardo DiCaprio's acting (2 more)
The ending
Ernie Hudson's acting
Difficult to follow (3 more)
Rambling
Grim
You see one drug addict movie, you've seen them all
I heard good things about this movie so when I had a chance to catch it from the beginning recently, I gave it a watch. I was thoroughly bored and unimpressed with most everything about this movie except for Leonardo DiCaprio's raw talent and acting and Ernie Hudson's character. Hudson was engaging, sympathetic and endearing. I hope addicts in real life have someone like him in their lives who helps them through their addiction.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2) in Books
Jan 31, 2020
A good story that does not quite live up to its predecessor. I enjoyed the writing style, which is very descriptive and engaging. The narrator of the audiobook does a good job with the pace and cadence, bringing the characters and story to life. There was a lot of introspection on the part of the protagonist and the murder investigation subplot, while a bit mundane later becomes important; even so, too little, too late. I wish more time had been expended on delving into some aspects of the story that would have been much more interesting. All in all, a good sequel.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Ford v Ferrari (aka Le Mans '66) (2019) in Movies
Feb 29, 2020
Worth the Hype
I put off seeing this film, mostly because of the run time. My local Regal had the re-release and expanded showings, so I decided to do a double feature and saw it after Birds of Prey. There was no comparison.
I'm from a huge car family, so I loved everything about the cars. When I was a kid, I wanted one of my first cars to be a Shelby Cobra. The cast was great, and it was high-octane nearly the entire time. The story was interesting and engaging throughout. I definitely recommend this one.
I'm from a huge car family, so I loved everything about the cars. When I was a kid, I wanted one of my first cars to be a Shelby Cobra. The cast was great, and it was high-octane nearly the entire time. The story was interesting and engaging throughout. I definitely recommend this one.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Night of the Comet (1984) in Movies
Mar 22, 2020
Cult mash-up of Day of the Triffids and The Omega Man is engaging enough to make you overlook how brazen it is. Teenage sisters improbably survive the end of the world: time to load up with automatic weapons, hit the shops and argue about boys!
Handles its genre movie conventions with knowing deftness, but after a strong first act the pace slacks off a bit too much and it feels like the movie loses focus - faster and funnier would be better. Recovers somewhat for the climax, though. Ultimately, this is only ever superficial, but it's also undeniably good fun.
Handles its genre movie conventions with knowing deftness, but after a strong first act the pace slacks off a bit too much and it feels like the movie loses focus - faster and funnier would be better. Recovers somewhat for the climax, though. Ultimately, this is only ever superficial, but it's also undeniably good fun.
Jonathan Swift: Irish Blow-in
Book
Jonathan Swift: Irish Blow-in (along with its companion, Jonathan Swift: Our Dean) aspires to be the...