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Melja Gregory (2 KP) rated Summer Knight (The Dresden Files, #4) in Books
Jan 5, 2018
The tide crests
This is my probably my favorite or at least top 2 in a fairly long series. This is where I feel like the authors voice becomes solid and some of the small writing issues in the first few books are put behind him. The ability to write in multiple pantheons and weave them around each other, without compromising each other, starts to truly show itself. Plus I love the fae as they are portrayed in Jim's version, and as the series goes on, all the characters only get more depth and interesting for their secrets.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Time of Death (Tom Thorne,#13) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I am a massive fan of Mark Billingham and I absolutely love his character - Tom Thorne - neither have ever disappointed me and, after reading this, they still havent. This book is ace as are all previous 12 novels. I am usually one of the first to the bookshop when a new one comes out but this time I was lucky enough to have been sent an eBook copy via NetGalley and I want to thank the publisher, Grove Atlantic, for this in return for an unbiased review.
For my full review, please visit my blog at http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/time-of-death-by-mark-billingham.html, thank you.,
For my full review, please visit my blog at http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/time-of-death-by-mark-billingham.html, thank you.,
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
I thought it would be impossible for Riordan to outdo the Percy Jackson series, but he has! I loved this book. It captured my attention from the first line & held it to the very last! I would recommend this book to anyone who was a fan of Percy, & even to those who weren't. I think this series has the potential to beat the Percy Jackson one on so many levels. I love the fact that there is a strong, young female hero in it...she's smart & sassy & won't take no for an answer. I can't wait to get started on "The Throne of Fire"!!!
Skye (14 KP) rated The Cuckoo's Calling in Books
Jul 30, 2017
A good detective mystery.
The Cuckoo's Calling is a great first book in the Cormoran Strike series. I greatly enjoyed the mystery and putting together the clues. The book was a little long winded and dragged in areas with quite a few red herrings. However, book and it's mystery are good enough to keep you hooked throught the parts that drag. This book is definately for those who love a good detective mystery, but not so much for those who like thrillers. I personally will be reading the following books in the series based on this debute.
Keith (44 KP) rated Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) in Movies
Aug 2, 2017
Science fiction classic
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It's actually not a bad film at first I thought the main cast looked a bit weak for such a big project but they do a pretty good job .the story evolves around an alien race wiped out but a few seeking 2 objects which let them recreate there world ,along the way there a love story lots of action and so many interesting species and ideas ...now the film is very much like all your classic science fish coming together think starwars meets avatar with a bit of startre thrown in ,well worth a watch
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Sourcery: Discworld: The Unseen University Collection in Books
Aug 2, 2017
Another great Discworld book
I wasn't too sure about the Rincewind books when I first started, but he really is growing on me. Like The Light Fantastic before it, Sourcery is completely bonkers and moves on at an incredible pace. As with all Discworld books, it's very funny in parts and I love the fact that yet again I've found myself laughing out loud whilst reading. My only criticism would be that I don't believe some of the supporting characters have been quite as good as those from other books like Twoflower, the Luggage didn't seem as prevalent as it did in the past. Still a great entertaining read though.
Nikita (202 KP) rated One of us is Lying in Books
Aug 29, 2017
I was a little wary at first this was going to be too 'teen' for me. Once a chapter in I was hooked and could not put it down (read within a day) This plot was very interesting, easily flowed. The characters were well rounded and likeable. Especially the character Nate.
As a big fan of 80s movies, This did pretty much read as a modern, darker version of The breakfast Club. If that was the intent it was done well. By the end of the book I didn't want it to end. It is highly adaptable for a tv series or movie and I would love to see one.
As a big fan of 80s movies, This did pretty much read as a modern, darker version of The breakfast Club. If that was the intent it was done well. By the end of the book I didn't want it to end. It is highly adaptable for a tv series or movie and I would love to see one.
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) in Movies
Sep 5, 2017 (Updated Jan 29, 2019)
I love me some raw and simple gore
I first watched this movie when I was around 10 or so and hell it messed me up in the way that I could not look away from the screen the entire time.
The thing about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that always just made it a favorite of mine is just how raw footage it is, it doesn't have any of the flash and awe that a lot of horror movies have but the acting for me to this day is just so on point that I still find myself questioning if this shit was real or not.
The thing about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre that always just made it a favorite of mine is just how raw footage it is, it doesn't have any of the flash and awe that a lot of horror movies have but the acting for me to this day is just so on point that I still find myself questioning if this shit was real or not.
Kate-Grace (10 KP) rated A Court of Thorns and Roses in Books
Sep 10, 2017
Characters (2 more)
Plot
Descriptions of places
Loved it
Well where to begin?
At first I thought this would be a generic rewrite of Beauty and the Beast- but, while it holds hints of the fairytale, it is completely it's own thing.
The characters seem extremely realistic to me, they have depth and interesting backstories. The descriptions of the areas within the story are so well written that I find myself picturing them easily and whisking I could be there.
I love the surprising twists and turns that the plot takes it isn't predictable and that makes me want to read more.
Overall I adore this book.
At first I thought this would be a generic rewrite of Beauty and the Beast- but, while it holds hints of the fairytale, it is completely it's own thing.
The characters seem extremely realistic to me, they have depth and interesting backstories. The descriptions of the areas within the story are so well written that I find myself picturing them easily and whisking I could be there.
I love the surprising twists and turns that the plot takes it isn't predictable and that makes me want to read more.
Overall I adore this book.
Jennifer Daniell (108 KP) rated Eden (The Eden Trilogy, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2018
I loved this book. LOVED. One of my top reads in the past couple years for sure. I received it for free after winning a Goodreads giveaway. I don't want to give anything away so I will be general in my review. The concept/plot are unique but believable. The characters were really well rounded and relatable. You are immediately sucked in to their world. This was so much better than a lot of the dystopian books that are being pumped out right now. I love that it could stand alone as well as being the first installment of a trilogy. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!