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Lincoln in the Bardo
Lincoln in the Bardo
George Saunders | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.3 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Lincoln in the Bardo is an incredible first novel from a master of the short fiction format. The shared narration is reminiscent of a Greek chorus or a conversation, rendered on the page like the script of a play.
Critic- Melissa Ward
Original Score- 5 out of 5

Read Review: http://balletbookworm.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/lincoln-in-bardo-by-george-saunders.html
  
Space Team: A Comedic Sci-Fi Adventure
Space Team: A Comedic Sci-Fi Adventure
Barry J. Hutchison | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Funny, smart, and exciting (0 more)
A laugh out loud science fiction adventure
I can't say enough about the first book in the Space Team series. It's a hoot. I really enjoyed the main character and the unexpected adventure he was sucked in to. Space Team is a really fun read if you're looking to unwind with some light-hearted laughter.

Highly recommended
  
Sword and Scimitar
Sword and Scimitar
Simon Scarrow | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well written action (0 more)
The romantic and intrigue (0 more)
A Brilliant Read
Aside from the romance and the fairly surprising twist this book is a brilliantly written historical fiction based around real life events, the main characters are interesting and the action is fantastically written, this is a book I have read several times and is still very much a page turner for me.
  
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The Tidal Poole (Elizabeth I, #2)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not the most plausible series, but it is entertaining and that's why it's called fiction. I did enjoy the first book better, but <i>The Tidal Poole</i> kept me reading and the mystery was well-done. If you're a history buff, better skip it, but if you enjoy reading just for the sake of reading, I recommend the series. :)
3.5 stars
  
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Facing Your Giants
Max Lucado | 2006
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Christian non-fiction book that uses the life of David to encourage and challenge the reader to conquer the giants in their lives. Author Max Lucado is a master at making the obvious extraordinary. Just what I needed.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-facing-your-giants-by-max.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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LivT (170 KP) rated Hard Sun in TV

Feb 15, 2018  
Hard Sun
Hard Sun
2018 | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
9
7.2 (10 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Great characterisations...love Hicks and Renko (0 more)
Enjoyed it too much to nitpick (0 more)
Truth or fiction??
Contains spoilers, click to show
Found this series very enjoyable - maybe a bit too close to possible reality. The main storyline is gripping, and so are the subplots. The ending made me wonder if Grace is likely to join forces with Hicks and Renko. Presuming - hoping - there will be a second series.
  
Game Of Thrones  - Season 7
Game Of Thrones - Season 7
2017 | Sci-Fi
This series contains an ever shifting cast of well developed characters in a world that has a colourful and detailed history, as such, any one season only stitches part of a beautiful tapestry. (0 more)
You can't overthink the timelines, it's fantastic fiction. Growing fond of a character is not a great idea, predicting who will live and who will die in impossible. (0 more)
  
Hers to Protect
Hers to Protect
Nicole Disney | 2018 | Crime, LGBTQ+
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really liked the characters but I think a few could have been more developed. There was a definate flow to the story and a build to a climax. Some points it seemed too much like an action film but it is fiction. Overall it was an enjoyable face paced read. There may be some triggers when it comes to domestic abuse though.
  
The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem
Cixin Liu, Ken Liu | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
8.7 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fun and unique. I enjoyed reading a book that had been written in another language initially, kind-of eye-opening. I like the premise, but it's a little slow at some points and at other points it seems a little... too technical. Often I got confused on which character was which. But worth checking out if you are into contemporary science fiction!!!