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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Black Rabbit Hall in Books
Feb 15, 2019
I liked the book, but I didn't love it. Told in alternating voices and time-lines, first-person for Amber in the late 60's and third-person for Lorna circa 2000. Amber's voice definitely had the edge as Lorna's felt more distant, probably due to being in third-person, so her story didn't have much of a punch for me. Also, her connection to Black Rabbit Hall felt too pat, too obvious, and not surprising in the least. One thing, as silly as it might seem, that bothered me was the casual mention of texts and wi-fi. Easy to overlook in this day and age, but they just weren't common in the late nineties/early aughts. Otherwise, it was an easy, if predictable read.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated The Dead Girls Club in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book was incredibly creepy! Told in first person it explores a '90's childhood and the life of a child therapist.
There's some really neat twists that I didn't see coming.
I highly recommend this book.
This book was incredibly creepy! Told in first person it explores a '90's childhood and the life of a child therapist.
There's some really neat twists that I didn't see coming.
I highly recommend this book.
I am so happy that I was among the first ones to have the chance to read this book.
Since I am working in a big organisation, as an administrator, I find myself into various situations constantly. Me and my team often find mistakes that are in the system, which makes it not work - or BONKERS :D
This book helped me understand how things (don't)work in an organisation, and how to realise that, get over it, understand it, and start using it in your advantage.
It's a wonderful book full of examples that I could relate to, making you realise that all big organisations work in a different - but also same way, and they all have their gaps full of bonkers.
I would definitely recommend it to every person working in a big organisation, to every person curious about big organisations, to every person that wants to become a leader and learn a few tips and tricks, to every person that loves learning.
Since I am working in a big organisation, as an administrator, I find myself into various situations constantly. Me and my team often find mistakes that are in the system, which makes it not work - or BONKERS :D
This book helped me understand how things (don't)work in an organisation, and how to realise that, get over it, understand it, and start using it in your advantage.
It's a wonderful book full of examples that I could relate to, making you realise that all big organisations work in a different - but also same way, and they all have their gaps full of bonkers.
I would definitely recommend it to every person working in a big organisation, to every person curious about big organisations, to every person that wants to become a leader and learn a few tips and tricks, to every person that loves learning.
Barbara E. Hoban (5 KP) rated Empress Orchid in Books
Jan 11, 2018
Colourful and captivating
I was instantly engrossed in this book, being taken back to 19th century China, where being chosen to be the Emperor's concubine was a great privilege.
The book is written from a first-person perspective, and allows you to visualise everything described - from the gardens, to the dress, and occasionally, the smells.
Beautifully written.
The book is written from a first-person perspective, and allows you to visualise everything described - from the gardens, to the dress, and occasionally, the smells.
Beautifully written.
Brad Leary (18 KP) rated Smarty Party! in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2019 (Updated Mar 7, 2019)
Fun gameplay mechanic not seen elsewhere (1 more)
Punished for being the first to be wrong and rewarded for being the last person to be right
The answers are not always all-inclusive with no apparent reason why some answers are included and others aren't (1 more)
Some questions have grown to be outdated
Kinda like a factual family feud
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I didn't get past page one before I hated this novel. The movie was okay, but the book is just terrible. Written in first person, switching between Nick and Norah, I was reminded how pathetic and obnoxious high schoolers can be, especially when they thing they know everything.
I don't even feel like ranting about this novel.
I don't even feel like ranting about this novel.
KatieLouCreate (162 KP) rated Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave (1995) in Movies
Feb 5, 2018
There is not one person in my house, or even my friends, who do not enjoy this film, or any of the other short Wallace and Gromit films. They are a timeless classic- just as funny and entertaining now as it was when I first watched it. They are wonderful and heartfelt creations by Nick Park.
Alicia Keys recommended What's Going On by Marvin Gaye in Music (curated)
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Viticulture in Tabletop Games
Jul 30, 2018
Great farming board game! I enjoyed it very much!
I liked the tokens especially - so cute!
When played for the first time, the rules are hard to process unless you have a person that has played it a lot of times. When you play for the first time - expect to lose. Badly. I could have completed so many orders, but I didn't know I was eligible.
This is a game that you get better and better by playing more and more.
I liked the tokens especially - so cute!
When played for the first time, the rules are hard to process unless you have a person that has played it a lot of times. When you play for the first time - expect to lose. Badly. I could have completed so many orders, but I didn't know I was eligible.
This is a game that you get better and better by playing more and more.
Laura Doe (1350 KP) rated Should You Keep A Secret? in Books
Apr 14, 2022
This book didn’t capture me as much as I thought it would by the blurb, but once I got into it I didn’t want to put it down (until I had to, but then I struggled to pick it back up again for some reason!).
The book is based around the idea of finding something out about a friend’s other half and then the dilemma of whether you tell them and potentially blow up their relationship, or whether you keep it to yourself but feel guilty every time you see your friend.
It was interesting to see how the friends wrestled with the idea of whether to tell their friend or not and the way in which they went about it. It was also interesting to follow the fall out, and see what happened to the relationship afterwards.
I also liked how we had chapters from different people’s perspectives and we got to know them a bit more and also found that, although from an outsider’s point of view their lives might seem pretty good, everyone has their own demons and own problems to deal with.
I didn’t like how we switched between first person and third person narratives, and wasn’t completely sure why the only first person narrative was for Stella, I would have preferred all first person (the chapters told you when the character had changed) or all third person rather than a mix.
However, overall this wasn’t a bad book to read. The secret was pretty ridiculous, but I suppose that’s one way to keep you reading, and I felt annoyed by some of the characters decisions. But it was something a little different to my usual reads.
The book is based around the idea of finding something out about a friend’s other half and then the dilemma of whether you tell them and potentially blow up their relationship, or whether you keep it to yourself but feel guilty every time you see your friend.
It was interesting to see how the friends wrestled with the idea of whether to tell their friend or not and the way in which they went about it. It was also interesting to follow the fall out, and see what happened to the relationship afterwards.
I also liked how we had chapters from different people’s perspectives and we got to know them a bit more and also found that, although from an outsider’s point of view their lives might seem pretty good, everyone has their own demons and own problems to deal with.
I didn’t like how we switched between first person and third person narratives, and wasn’t completely sure why the only first person narrative was for Stella, I would have preferred all first person (the chapters told you when the character had changed) or all third person rather than a mix.
However, overall this wasn’t a bad book to read. The secret was pretty ridiculous, but I suppose that’s one way to keep you reading, and I felt annoyed by some of the characters decisions. But it was something a little different to my usual reads.