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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Closed Casket: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery in Books
Jul 28, 2017
A good adaptation of a classic but leave it be
I really quite enjoyed this version of Agatha Christie's classic Belgian detective despite being a huge fan of the original. Having read most of the collection I was a bit irked at having it rehashed under someone else's guise. Sophie Hannah has done a good job of bringing the old elements from the original but it should be said to leave it be. Hannah quite easily could have created a new character without taking literary licence from Christie.
It seems that in order for her book to be noticed in an already over saturated area, Hannah has reincarnated the character. She needs more confidence in her writing - so I hope that she chooses to be a bit more original next time.
It seems that in order for her book to be noticed in an already over saturated area, Hannah has reincarnated the character. She needs more confidence in her writing - so I hope that she chooses to be a bit more original next time.
Anninmi (2 KP) rated High Achiever-The Shocking True Story Of One Addict’s Double Life in Books
Apr 15, 2018 (Updated Apr 15, 2018)
Contains spoilers, click to show
This book, a true life story, is written in a way that reads like fiction and engages from the beginning. It is short and easy to read but full of valuable lessons to the reader of what jail is like and what it feels like to both have messed up and hurt those you love as well as successfully navigated recovery. There is some “mature content” (drug use, language, lesbianism) but it isn’t gratuitous. Ms. Jenkins book is as funny, touching, and insightful as her blog, “Juggling The Jenkins”.
I have read a lot of books in my time- a LOT- and have never read anything quite like this one. The premise of it is a fear of many: to be stranded on an island. That fear goes even deeper for the characters in this book because with no hope for rescue, they continued to live their lives as best as they could. When, much to their surprise, they are saved from their island home they weave a web of lies that could break all of their loved ones. The characters are relatable in their flaws and with each secret revealed you feel closer to them. You'll get sucked into this book and when it finally spits you out you'll feel like you'd been right there with them.
Kevin Phillipson (10021 KP) rated Doctor who: The Macra Terror in TV
Mar 28, 2019
Patrick troughton (1 more)
Macra
Watched last night it's not bad not one of the best doctor who's from the sixties due to the budget but we will get to that but first the story. For years this and many other who's had been missing from the BBC archive due to alot of episodes being junked destroyed especially the macra terror where it's been totally destroyed till now. Now a new audience can watch it for the first as an animated feature and it looks good the acting from Patrick troughton is getting into his stride finally after five adventures with support from his companions. Now to the macra they look so much more now scary than they did originally due to budget hope some day they will animate more lost who's we can dream
Emma Wilson (22 KP) rated You in TV
Jun 16, 2019
At first, I wasn't going to watch this series, I had seen it advertised countless times, and it didn't really interest me, but so many people, including one of my good friends, kept telling me to watch it, so, in the end I did, and I am glad I did, it had me gripped, pretty much from the first episode.
The series consists of 10 episodes, telling the tale of how a young man meets a woman, and becomes obsessed with her, and at what lengths he will go to, to be with her, and to keep her. I just finished the last episode last night, and I must say, I was shocked by the ending, personally didn't see it coming.
Would definitely recommend and I hope they make another series.
The series consists of 10 episodes, telling the tale of how a young man meets a woman, and becomes obsessed with her, and at what lengths he will go to, to be with her, and to keep her. I just finished the last episode last night, and I must say, I was shocked by the ending, personally didn't see it coming.
Would definitely recommend and I hope they make another series.
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Seeing Your Face Again (Beiler Sisters, #2) in Books
Feb 15, 2018
This book is a great read. I enjoyed it. Though I would have loved to read book 1 to understand it better as how it started and they left off in book 1 and pick it up in book 2. Though book 2 does go though bit of how Debbie ends up in the Bailer house. This is about Debbie in this book. I want to keep reading after this book. It is that good. I enjoy this author book and would love to read the others. I hope things are better and I would like to pick up the book soon to read on and find out. If you enjoy this author then you may like others amish related authors. You may also like other amish books as well.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Far Cry 5 in Video Games
Jun 10, 2018
Storyline (5 more)
Atmosphere
NPCs
Villains
Perk System
Guns for Hire System
Repetitive encounters (1 more)
Lack of diverse weapons
Compelling story beautiful, open-world
Much like Far Cry 4 (which I loved) this is an open-world, vaguely linear action adventure game. Lots of terrain to explore, lots of odd encounters with strange NPCs.
The difference, and the real hook for me, is the storyline. Trying to avoid spoilers, go watch the trailer and get sucked in. Based in the US you are a US Marshal fighting a religious cult. Trying to reclaim Hope County from this bizarre and extreme set of believers.
The multiplayer is good and well thought out and different but I will admit that I have spent very little time in the Multiplayer world of Far Cry 5.
The difference, and the real hook for me, is the storyline. Trying to avoid spoilers, go watch the trailer and get sucked in. Based in the US you are a US Marshal fighting a religious cult. Trying to reclaim Hope County from this bizarre and extreme set of believers.
The multiplayer is good and well thought out and different but I will admit that I have spent very little time in the Multiplayer world of Far Cry 5.
Kristin (149 KP) rated Monsters and Miracles in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
To think, one man, after watching a bullfight, brought animals hope where they knew only pain and suffering.
To be truly honest, I had never heard of Henry Bergh. We've all heard of the ASPCA--I've even donated to them over the years--and yet I had no idea Mr. Bergh was the man we owe our gratitude to for its founding. Not only that, but he started reforming the laws governing children, as well. He's such an influential person of history, and his contributions are still alive and well to this day. I would be greatly interested to see this made into a movie, as more people need to know about how this man's story.
5 stars
To think, one man, after watching a bullfight, brought animals hope where they knew only pain and suffering.
To be truly honest, I had never heard of Henry Bergh. We've all heard of the ASPCA--I've even donated to them over the years--and yet I had no idea Mr. Bergh was the man we owe our gratitude to for its founding. Not only that, but he started reforming the laws governing children, as well. He's such an influential person of history, and his contributions are still alive and well to this day. I would be greatly interested to see this made into a movie, as more people need to know about how this man's story.
5 stars
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Book Thief in Books
Jul 10, 2018
This novel was recommended to me by an old high school friend. This is definitely not my typical book. I like the fast paced suspense/romance and I tend to stick with those novels. I'm glad that I picked up this novel.
This novel was very interesting. It's a collection of short stories narrated by death. It follow the life of a young German girl during the time of world war 2. It's told in a different way by having "Death" as the narrator.
This was a pretty quick read. It makes you think too. It's one of those novels that will make you think about the depravity of human beings and give you some hope along side of it.
All in all, it was a good novel that deals with World War II.
This novel was very interesting. It's a collection of short stories narrated by death. It follow the life of a young German girl during the time of world war 2. It's told in a different way by having "Death" as the narrator.
This was a pretty quick read. It makes you think too. It's one of those novels that will make you think about the depravity of human beings and give you some hope along side of it.
All in all, it was a good novel that deals with World War II.
Hallettatme (9 KP) rated The Immortalists in Books
Aug 2, 2018
Mystery (2 more)
Intrigue
Makes you question life
Is fate entirely inexorable?
The Gold siblings, having gone to see a fortune teller who tells them the date they will each die attempt to A.) Forget, B.) Live life to the fullest beforw the inevitable or C.) Find a way to change it.
This book made me think, hard about what my life is leading up to. It made me wonder if that niggling fear of death and my attempts to avoid it were all in vain. It also gave me an appreciation for how I have lived my life thus far. This novel is beautiful and heart rending while somehow, in the end, giving hope that while we may just be along for the ride, life can be beautiful and worth the heartbreak.
This book made me think, hard about what my life is leading up to. It made me wonder if that niggling fear of death and my attempts to avoid it were all in vain. It also gave me an appreciation for how I have lived my life thus far. This novel is beautiful and heart rending while somehow, in the end, giving hope that while we may just be along for the ride, life can be beautiful and worth the heartbreak.