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Fruit Bat (42 KP) rated Dead Bodies Do Tell Tales - A Jack the Ripper Novel in Books
Mar 1, 2018
Amanda Harvey Purse what can I say amazing I loved this book and I'm not just saying that.
The story line jumps between the years 1888 and 1889 the place London your hosts for this intriguing murder mystery are Mary Kelly the fifth Jack the Ripper victim and Thomas Dunn a writer and I'm not telling you any more because you really should read this book. There is so much I could tell but won't all you need to know is that Amanda has mixed alot facts relating to the Jack the Ripper case amongst fiction to create a great story.
The story line jumps between the years 1888 and 1889 the place London your hosts for this intriguing murder mystery are Mary Kelly the fifth Jack the Ripper victim and Thomas Dunn a writer and I'm not telling you any more because you really should read this book. There is so much I could tell but won't all you need to know is that Amanda has mixed alot facts relating to the Jack the Ripper case amongst fiction to create a great story.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Twilight Struggle in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
The Struggle Is Real
Generally when someone in the board game community talks about a “thematic” game, there is a particular archetype they’re referring to–the science fiction or fantasy themed game with minis, elaborate artwork, and the promise of action, narrative, and adventure. Twilight Struggle does not look this kind of game. It’s set in the Cold War, has a functional but not flashy art design, and provides cardboard chits instead of plastic miniatures. However, Twilight Struggle is perhaps the most thematic game ever made.
Critic: Marc Davis
Read the full review here: http://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2017/03/05/twilight-struggle-review/
Critic: Marc Davis
Read the full review here: http://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2017/03/05/twilight-struggle-review/
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated With or Without You in Books
Feb 13, 2018
One of those books I wanted to really love going in, because there just isn't much lesbian fiction out there, and what is out there, well most of it really isn't that good. This book was actually pretty well-written and quite compelling -- I blew through it about 2 or 3 days -- though I was a bit dejected that the main (lesbian) character was a murderer (don't worry, that's not a spoiler). If it's a not cheesy lesbian romance, us gays must be murderers and crazy people. Still, the tale was interesting and quite beautiful, at times, in a weird, melancholy way.
Dana (24 KP) rated The House in Paris in Books
Mar 23, 2018
For a more contemporary fiction feel to the book, I actually enjoyed it.
This was a slower book than I normally pick up. I had to read it for one of my classes, but it was pretty interesting. It was cool to be able to see the overlapping instances from chapter to chapter and even be able to see those same kind of overlaps in the past and present sections.
The characters didn't have anything particularly likable to them, but they were so well written that I didn't care that I didn't overly like them as people.
This was a slower book than I normally pick up. I had to read it for one of my classes, but it was pretty interesting. It was cool to be able to see the overlapping instances from chapter to chapter and even be able to see those same kind of overlaps in the past and present sections.
The characters didn't have anything particularly likable to them, but they were so well written that I didn't care that I didn't overly like them as people.
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated All the Light We Cannot See in Books
Mar 15, 2018
This is an incredibly moving piece of fiction that anyone who loves reading owes it to themselves to check out. Telling the story of a young German boy and a young, blind French girl over the course of World War II; Anthony Doerr weaves together themes of the horrors of war, the love of one's family, and the beauty that exists in the world around us and within ourselves. The story moves forward at a quick pace and all of the characters will remain with you long after the story is over. Simply put: this is a beautiful book.
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Stone Cold in Books
Mar 11, 2018
It’s not something I would read but I received this eBook in the February Fresh Fiction Book Box and this is the first book I decided to start and I loved it. The perfect amount of humor from some of the ghosts and I love the developing friendship between P.I. Melissa Kennedy and Detective Daniel Forrester they make a great team which I can see is going to turn to romance further in the series I just hope I don’t have to wait too long for the second book which is out sometime in the summer.
Bysa (2 KP) rated The Best of Me in Books
Sep 19, 2018
Wow.
Without reiterating the story line all I will say is that this is a good read. If this author cannot bring a tear to your eye- or at the very least- pull on your heartstrings you have no soul lol.
I don't think I could have read this book at a more appropriate time in my life-- I tend to always take something away from Sparks' books that help enlighten a situation in mine or a loved-ones life. I have learned a great many lessons throughout his fiction.
He is by far one of the great storytellers of our time.
Without reiterating the story line all I will say is that this is a good read. If this author cannot bring a tear to your eye- or at the very least- pull on your heartstrings you have no soul lol.
I don't think I could have read this book at a more appropriate time in my life-- I tend to always take something away from Sparks' books that help enlighten a situation in mine or a loved-ones life. I have learned a great many lessons throughout his fiction.
He is by far one of the great storytellers of our time.
I bought this book while on holiday in Queensland because I had finished my other one, I am a huge YA fan, and it was relatively inexpensive. I am so glad that I did. I pretty much devoured the novel over the course of one day because I was so hooked. Besides being minorly predictable to those of us who have read their fair share of YA fiction, Holland did an excellent job of blending just the right amount of romance and adventure to keep me wanting to read more. I can't wait to read the next book.
KatyShubo (75 KP) rated Baker’s Dozen in Books
Jan 4, 2019
When fanfic become real fic
This story started life as a Once Upon A Time fan fiction celebrating the love story that was Robin & Regina and now it’s has transcended the world of fanfic and made it to the pages of a real live book.
Be warned this story may give you cravings for more than baked good.
For anyone that ships Out Law Queen then you need to read this to celebrate the dedication of one of their most gifted fanfic shippers
Be warned this story may give you cravings for more than baked good.
For anyone that ships Out Law Queen then you need to read this to celebrate the dedication of one of their most gifted fanfic shippers
rebeccareadsyt (8 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Jan 17, 2019
Absolutely heart-wrenching yet beautiful at the same time
I picked this up last summer when it was first released, as I am a sucker for war fiction, particularly anything to do with WW2 and the Holocaust.
I really liked that the author took the time to get to know Lale, his history and then write about it with such care. The characters were captivating, and you really did feel almost every emotion going when reading.
Read in under 24 hours, an impressive feat for me!
I really liked that the author took the time to get to know Lale, his history and then write about it with such care. The characters were captivating, and you really did feel almost every emotion going when reading.
Read in under 24 hours, an impressive feat for me!