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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Gangsta Granny in Books
Sep 5, 2019
Forbidden Planet (1956)
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Ubik in Books
Jul 29, 2017
Creepy existential dystopian science fiction
The final twist to this epic dystopian science fiction actually made me physically gasp.
Ubik has so many layers, it may take several reads to understand all the different facets - either way it is fascinating, claustophic, terrifying and intriguing all at the same time. Is Ubik supposed to be a version of God? That is the question. While there are hundreds of loose ends, it is made to be discussed and debated until there are no words left.
I can see why it's still a classic originally published in 1969.
Ubik has so many layers, it may take several reads to understand all the different facets - either way it is fascinating, claustophic, terrifying and intriguing all at the same time. Is Ubik supposed to be a version of God? That is the question. While there are hundreds of loose ends, it is made to be discussed and debated until there are no words left.
I can see why it's still a classic originally published in 1969.
Missy (11 KP) rated Bridge Between the Worlds in Books
May 7, 2018
Relatable characters (1 more)
Enveloping worlds
Fine Fantasy Fiction
Bridge Between the Worlds is an enjoyable read. A fantasy fiction like no other. Things are reminiscent of other fantasy stories yet so unique it keeps you guessing. Reading this makes you feel you are straddling two worlds and you are unsure which you want to be in, both hold their perils and rewards. Who is right and who is wrong? Truth is a matter of perspective and history is written by those left behind. Who side will you take? Which truth will you believe?
Erika (17789 KP) rated Bellewether in Books
Feb 2, 2019
I love Susanna Kearsley's novels, they are, in fact, my favorite sort of novels. Partially historical fiction, modern fiction, with a hint of supernatural in the form of ghosts, typically.
I was excited when I read the synopsis of this novel, and couldn't wait to read it. I was slightly disappointed by it, because it wasn't as good as her other novels. The historical portion was a little slow, and the modern novel portion was fairly predictable. I still enjoyed it, just not as much as I would have liked to enjoy it.
I was excited when I read the synopsis of this novel, and couldn't wait to read it. I was slightly disappointed by it, because it wasn't as good as her other novels. The historical portion was a little slow, and the modern novel portion was fairly predictable. I still enjoyed it, just not as much as I would have liked to enjoy it.
A historical fiction lovers dream. This book is all about getting history right and teaching you not just the well known facts but also the smaller facts that lead to Washington's escape. A picture is painted of how each decision lead to the next and how the Maryland 400 really helped save the day.
Perfect for all ages of historical fiction. This book really gives a truer view while teaching facts that not many may know. I learned things I never knew and am excited to have friends of history read this as well.
Perfect for all ages of historical fiction. This book really gives a truer view while teaching facts that not many may know. I learned things I never knew and am excited to have friends of history read this as well.
A funny and informative read
As an avid reader of historical fiction, specifically medieval times, I have so many questions. How did the people live, work and travel? What did a village or town look like? Did people have toilet paper and what did they all wear?
This book answers all these questions, and much more!
If you ever want to know more about how people lived back then, this book is for you!
This book answers all these questions, and much more!
If you ever want to know more about how people lived back then, this book is for you!
David McK (3576 KP) rated The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme, #1) in Books
Jan 28, 2019
I remember when I was at university, I had an English tutor who stated that he though crime fiction was the best kind of fiction there is. At the time I didn't agree with him. I still don't.
Indeed, I think that if he had read this book he would have changed his own tune: this is needlessly graphic, uncomfortable and plodding, with crime scene forensics being the main 'draw' (if I can even use such a word about this) to any potential reader.
In short: one to avoid.
Indeed, I think that if he had read this book he would have changed his own tune: this is needlessly graphic, uncomfortable and plodding, with crime scene forensics being the main 'draw' (if I can even use such a word about this) to any potential reader.
In short: one to avoid.