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Karen Sprong (1 KP) rated Uncommon Type: Some Stories in Books
Jan 24, 2018
Simpler Times
Hanks produces 17 short stories that although exist in modern times, somehow feel as if Hanks has created a simpler, kinder, more gentle world. Hanks approaches such delicate topics as war, and infidelity, while at the same time maintaining a light tone. He really makes his reader feel as if it is all going to be OK, without being coming across as preachy or disingenuous. While Hanks leaves little to the imagination about just how a beloved typewriter sounds when striking a key, he does little work, if any to develop his characters beyond the most sparse descriptions.
Cara Edgar (32 KP) rated The Lie in Books
Jan 25, 2018
Best friends are there for each other through thick and thin. You trust them with your life. At least that's what Emma, Daisy, Leanne and Al think. But all that changes when they embark on a trip of a lifetime together. When they return home, only two of them are left alive and the group has been torn apart by lies and deception. Many years later, when the dust has settled and life has moved on, one girl receives a threatening letter. Someone knows the truth about what happened on that holiday and will stop at nothing to expose it.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Puerto Rico in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
REVIEW: PUERTO RICO
Well, at least on my end, being newer to the hobby, I approach Puerto Rico as a relative newbie, without the baggage of its longstanding reputation. So what did I think of this classic?
Original Rating: 8.8
Reviewer: Farmerlenny and Wolfie
Read the full review here: http://islaythedragon.com/game-reviews/know-your-role-a-review-of-puerto-rico/
Original Rating: 8.8
Reviewer: Farmerlenny and Wolfie
Read the full review here: http://islaythedragon.com/game-reviews/know-your-role-a-review-of-puerto-rico/
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated Wayward (Wayward Pines, #2) in Books
Mar 15, 2018
I wasn't sure how the author would be able to top the sense of suspense that came along with the weird mystery at the center of the first novel, but somehow he has done it. Even knowing the secret of what the town is, there is still plenty to discover about the things going on behind the scenes, and just how creepy they can get. The characters are still very engaging and the twists are still both plentiful and plausible, while the suspense keeps things moving along at a brisk pace. If you liked the 1st of the series, be sure to check this one out as well.
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated The Cuckoo's Calling in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Easily the most fun read I've had yet this year. The characters are all engaging, well fleshed-out, and very memorable. The numerous conversations held throughout the course of the investigation are all a treat to read. I often found myself grinning ear to ear with pleasure at the characters actions, in particular those of the 'temporary' secretary. I did kind of guess at the ending, but I think that had more to do with there being a lot of well-placed clues throughout the book than it did with it being overly obvious. Overall, an immensely entertaining book and easily one of my favorites this year.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2371 KP) rated Crashed (Junior Bender, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
What at first appears to be a normal job for professional burglar Junior Bender leaves him blackmailed into helping a mobster. But what that mobster wants to do is even more surprising - and dangerous.
I found the characters very real, engaging, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, I found the plot uneven and the foul language a bit more than I can tolerate. Then again, this isn't my normal choice for reading material, so it's on me. I'm glad I tried it because I was curious about the series, but I won't read any more.
My full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-crashed-by-timothy-hallinan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I found the characters very real, engaging, and enjoyable. Unfortunately, I found the plot uneven and the foul language a bit more than I can tolerate. Then again, this isn't my normal choice for reading material, so it's on me. I'm glad I tried it because I was curious about the series, but I won't read any more.
My full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-crashed-by-timothy-hallinan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Liliannar (58 KP) rated Split (2016) in Movies
Jun 5, 2018
Great character development (1 more)
Engaging story
Enjoyable but frustrating
There are many times that twist endings make a movie great. Unfortunately this wasn't one of those times. Up until the last 15 - 20 minutes of the movie, the main character(s) are shown with great clarity and depth. The care that was taken to talk about DID / Multiple personalities was phenomenal. I was utterly sucked into the movie until the end.
For the sake of avoiding a spoiler, I don't want to discuss what was so frustrating about the end, but it certainly makes me hesitant to watch the next film that is supposed to follow this one.
For the sake of avoiding a spoiler, I don't want to discuss what was so frustrating about the end, but it certainly makes me hesitant to watch the next film that is supposed to follow this one.
Liliannar (58 KP) rated Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in Books
May 29, 2018
This was an enjoyable read and one that I will very likely pass on to my son. I only recently became aware there was more than one book and this was engaging enough that I want to read the next one in the series. Unlike so many other fantasy books this one actually acknowledges the idea that when a child / teen / person goes into another "world" so to speak, the people they leave behind will worry about them. So many go into these other "worlds" and their original home and family get completely forgotten. I enjoyed that element of reality being brought to the story.
Ella (0 KP) rated milk and honey in Books
Jul 1, 2018 (Updated Jul 1, 2018)
An excellent book to read if you are in your 20’s or want to go back to that inner wisdom you felt when you were figuring out life. Beautifully written with engaging images. You can read this book in a couple hours but will most likely find yourself rereading passages for year to come.
This book is full of poems of ideas that you have most likely thought or heard throughout your life. It’s nothing profound but it’s nice to be able to flip through and have these tumbleresque moments in one place.
A great book to put in the bathroom or on a coffee table with other magazines.
This book is full of poems of ideas that you have most likely thought or heard throughout your life. It’s nothing profound but it’s nice to be able to flip through and have these tumbleresque moments in one place.
A great book to put in the bathroom or on a coffee table with other magazines.
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated A Discovery of Witches in Books
Oct 15, 2018
In depth story with great series potential
I’ve jumped on the ‘must read before the tv series’ and I’m really glad I did. I’ve been meaning to read this ever since it came out but TBRs are what they are. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, it was well-researched and deep.
Working in academia, I appreciated the context and the attention to detail was excellent in this area. The story was engaging and satisfying but complicated. I read and listened to this book dependant on what I was doing and it was defintely harder to concentrate with the audio at times.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the books.
Working in academia, I appreciated the context and the attention to detail was excellent in this area. The story was engaging and satisfying but complicated. I read and listened to this book dependant on what I was doing and it was defintely harder to concentrate with the audio at times.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the books.