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Andy K (10821 KP) rated The Dead Zone (1983) in Movies
Oct 6, 2018
David Cronenberg tackles Stephen King
After a nearly fatal car crash which send him into a coma for 5 years, former teacher Christopher Walken must try and rebuild his life while dealing with the discovery of his new "power" to see into the someone's future just by touching their hand.
His assists several townspeople before running into power-hungry politician Martin Sheen.
Early film from director David Cronenberg still holds up as a decent thriller. The "visions" are interesting as always people are not what they seem on the surface. Intriguing developments keep you entertained the entire time as you watch to see how things play out.
You are definitely hoping certain characters get what's coming to them.
His assists several townspeople before running into power-hungry politician Martin Sheen.
Early film from director David Cronenberg still holds up as a decent thriller. The "visions" are interesting as always people are not what they seem on the surface. Intriguing developments keep you entertained the entire time as you watch to see how things play out.
You are definitely hoping certain characters get what's coming to them.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Pieces Of Her in Books
Nov 24, 2018
I am really unhappy to report that I did not and could not finish this. I persevered for 50% but had to give up as I found myself skipping paragraph after paragraph; it didn't help that the chapters were really, really long. It started off well but I quickly got very bored. I really struggled to get into the story or connect with any of the characters which is a real shame because I usually enjoy reading Karin Slaughter's books but this one just wasn't for me. This will not, however, put me off reading her books in the future.
Thank you to the publisher, HarperCollins, via Jellybooks, for my copy in return for them having access to and analysing my reading data.
Thank you to the publisher, HarperCollins, via Jellybooks, for my copy in return for them having access to and analysing my reading data.
ClareR (5726 KP) rated A Christmas Carol in Books
Jan 5, 2019
This is a story that will never get old
The first time I read this, I only gave it 3.5/ 5, and I really don't know why! I think that reading it in the serialised, Pigeonhole platform really helped, to be honest. It gave me time to think about what I'd read, and the comments from fellow readers really helped me to understand those parts (historical, mainly) that I'd previously struggled with. It's a great story of a mans transformation and his realisation that he really isn't a nice person. To live as he does, is to live a lonely, unfulfilling life. The ghosts show him his potential, both in the past and in the future, and hold his present up to him to confront.
David McK (3425 KP) rated Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The second book in Kevin Hearne's 'The Iron Druid' series which, I have to say, I actually preferred over the first.
This might be because, I feel, that Hearne is beginning to find his feet more, with the series beginning to get its own distinct style rather than the very Dresden-ish feeling I got from [b:Hounded|18404329|Hounded|David Rosenfelt|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1382758931s/18404329.jpg|26038191].
I also like the glimpses back into Atticus's history, and the plot strands left for future entries, with his world (as a whole) now beginning to develop further.
While still not (yet) up to Dresden standards, this is beginning to get there: I think I will read a few more of these :)
This might be because, I feel, that Hearne is beginning to find his feet more, with the series beginning to get its own distinct style rather than the very Dresden-ish feeling I got from [b:Hounded|18404329|Hounded|David Rosenfelt|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1382758931s/18404329.jpg|26038191].
I also like the glimpses back into Atticus's history, and the plot strands left for future entries, with his world (as a whole) now beginning to develop further.
While still not (yet) up to Dresden standards, this is beginning to get there: I think I will read a few more of these :)
David McK (3425 KP) rated Sword of Kings in Books
Oct 27, 2019
The latest (at the time of writing) in Bernard Cornwell's series of books about the making of England, and we're now a lifetime on from Alfred (the Great's) death, with Alfred himself being a key player in those earlier books.
However, Uhtred is still tied to Alfred's family by various oaths he has made over the years, with one such oath causing him to leave his (reclaimed) homeland of Northumbria, and in particular Bebbanburg, and travel south in an attempt to fulfil that oath.
With large portions of this novel set mainly in and around London (or Lundene), this felt to me somewhat like a bridging novel, setting up the future status quo and laying seeds from what is still to come (the unification of England)
However, Uhtred is still tied to Alfred's family by various oaths he has made over the years, with one such oath causing him to leave his (reclaimed) homeland of Northumbria, and in particular Bebbanburg, and travel south in an attempt to fulfil that oath.
With large portions of this novel set mainly in and around London (or Lundene), this felt to me somewhat like a bridging novel, setting up the future status quo and laying seeds from what is still to come (the unification of England)
MaryAnn (14 KP) rated Forever, Lately in Books
Nov 4, 2019
My Thoughts: This is a truly entertaining novel. It's genuinely fun and engaging. The author has done a marvelous job of bringing the past and future together to make a charming and humorous storyline. The characters are well developed and easy to relate to. Claire is a down to earth young woman trying to make a living writing historical novels; just an average girl whose life is changed forever one night when she puts on her grandmother's shawl. This novel was hard to put down, the plot is fast-paced and keeps the reader entertained.
A historical novel is full of humor and suspense with many twists in the plot that will keep the reader wondering what will happen next. A truly enjoyable read and highly recommended.
A historical novel is full of humor and suspense with many twists in the plot that will keep the reader wondering what will happen next. A truly enjoyable read and highly recommended.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Equilibrium (2002) in Movies
Nov 26, 2019
Hugely derivative sci-fi action plodder. In a future world where all emotion has been outlawed and society has been retooled to include as many genre cliches as possible, Christian Bale is a fiercely calm enforcer of the general state of drugged-up indifference. Needless to say he begins to doubt the system.
Well, some bits are knocked off from Logan's Run, some from 1984, some from THX-1138, and most obviously of all there are some hugely blatant steals from The Matrix. Not one of Bale's finest performances. The film has a certain visual style to it, but the lack of originality, mixed with a good deal of silliness, bathos, and pretension, means it isn't even particularly enjoyable as a fun dumb action film.
Well, some bits are knocked off from Logan's Run, some from 1984, some from THX-1138, and most obviously of all there are some hugely blatant steals from The Matrix. Not one of Bale's finest performances. The film has a certain visual style to it, but the lack of originality, mixed with a good deal of silliness, bathos, and pretension, means it isn't even particularly enjoyable as a fun dumb action film.
AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Pucked Up (Pucked #2) in Books
Jan 12, 2020
The second in the Pucked series follows Miller (Buck) Butterson attempting and failing to win over his ice hockey team Captain’s (and future brother in law Alex) sister Sunny Waters. Buck and Sunny would be great together if only things and people would stop interfering!
Buck means well, but he certainly isn’t the smartest, and Sunny is young and sheltered, and everyone around her is over protective. But when the world finally gets a glimpse of the real Buck things start to change for the better!
This isn’t as funny as the first book, but still great writing! The character development is great too!
Follows on great from the first book but can also be read as a stand alone.
Buck means well, but he certainly isn’t the smartest, and Sunny is young and sheltered, and everyone around her is over protective. But when the world finally gets a glimpse of the real Buck things start to change for the better!
This isn’t as funny as the first book, but still great writing! The character development is great too!
Follows on great from the first book but can also be read as a stand alone.
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