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Mo (66 KP) rated The Last Song in Books
Sep 4, 2018
Romance (1 more)
Story
Too Predictable (1 more)
Acting is not amazing
Not the best movie based on a Nicholas Sparks novel I have seen
Probably the least informative review I will make, mainly because I am naturally biased to be for anything Nicholas Sparks. But this bored me, which was a weird idea, because nothing bores me. The story is good, it was just portrayed in a weak manner.
Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated What! The Earth Is Not Round!? in Books
Oct 18, 2019
What an awesome little book! This book is full of illustrations and facts about the Earth. It also poses some interesting questions. My favourite being: does the moon have earthquakes...should we call them Moonquakes? This book is very informative and the language is at a level that doesn't dumb it down but makes it accessible to all ages. And, the illustrations are awesome.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated A Nice Chianti in Podcasts
Nov 10, 2019
Really funny!
Why is a horror podcast talking about a Rom Com? Guess you will have to listen to find out. Join hilarious and informative hosts John Crinan and Zoë Smith as they praddle on whilst having a bottle of red wine (they may have had some ahead of time as well).
There is both style and substance here and a highly recommend!
http://anicechianti.com/the-holiday
There is both style and substance here and a highly recommend!
http://anicechianti.com/the-holiday
LilyLovesIndie (123 KP) rated The Penguin History of the USA in Books
Nov 5, 2018
A very concise and yet still strangely detailed history of one of the youngest super powers ever to exist. It is an effective and informative text that provides a complete history of the United States, although I must admit I was slightly let down by the lack of detail in later years, from Kennedy onwards. Brogan has a good degree of insight into the events and imparts this in a sometimes comical, but always fair way, never making assumptions unless he had solid foundations. All in all I found this an incredibly informative, if not slightly hard going due to the amount of fact covered, and one that deserves every attribute given to it by critics and ordinary readers alike. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is seriously interested in developing a more in depth knowledge about the history of this great country, scholars and casual readers alike.
Klou (162 KP) rated And That's Why We Drink in Podcasts
Oct 10, 2019
Lighthearted story telling
I love this podcast. I have been listening for 5 months now.
I love how each episode is completely different and has it's own theme. Told light-heartedly but very descriptive. Bringing true crime alive in this informative series.
Learn about cold cases, the worlds most cold blooded killers and dive deep into the minds of a psychopath.
Find yourself re-listening and researching real cases.
I love how each episode is completely different and has it's own theme. Told light-heartedly but very descriptive. Bringing true crime alive in this informative series.
Learn about cold cases, the worlds most cold blooded killers and dive deep into the minds of a psychopath.
Find yourself re-listening and researching real cases.
LilyLovesIndie (123 KP) rated By the Rivers of Water: A Nineteenth-Century Atlantic Odyssey in Books
Nov 5, 2018
I was highly intrigued by this book when I first read about it as I have a minor obsession with everything and anything to do with the American Civil War. Admittedly, this is pre-war and gives an insight into the efforts of missionary do-gooders in trying to relocate the African American population back to their 'native' home.
I was expecting a more fictional style of writing, and was pleasantly surprised to see that it is written in more of a recount style of the lives of the main family, namely Leighton Wilson. The detail and attention paid to the research shone through in every page and was highly informative to read. However, at times this book did have a tendency to drag, and I suspect it is due to the overwhelming attention to small detail. Fabulous if you're using the book as a research project, not so if you're reading out of curiosity into this era of history. In addition, it also occasionally lacked the fine balance between informative on the religious aspect of the missions and preaching through the pages. As a not so religious person, this did become annoying at times, but I could understand why Clarke had this tone in the book.
Overall, an enjoyable, if not very long, book that was incredibly informative and rather enjoyable. The addition of the photographs and personal snippets from letters added a very personal and enjoyable aspect to the tale of the Wilson's.
I was expecting a more fictional style of writing, and was pleasantly surprised to see that it is written in more of a recount style of the lives of the main family, namely Leighton Wilson. The detail and attention paid to the research shone through in every page and was highly informative to read. However, at times this book did have a tendency to drag, and I suspect it is due to the overwhelming attention to small detail. Fabulous if you're using the book as a research project, not so if you're reading out of curiosity into this era of history. In addition, it also occasionally lacked the fine balance between informative on the religious aspect of the missions and preaching through the pages. As a not so religious person, this did become annoying at times, but I could understand why Clarke had this tone in the book.
Overall, an enjoyable, if not very long, book that was incredibly informative and rather enjoyable. The addition of the photographs and personal snippets from letters added a very personal and enjoyable aspect to the tale of the Wilson's.
Deborah (162 KP) rated How to be a Victorian in Books
Dec 21, 2018
Really entertaining and clearly written account of life in Victorian Britain. This uses not just written sources, but Ruth Goodman's own experiences of 'living' as a Victorian. Let's be honest, no amount of words can give you quite the same experience as living and working wearing a corset day-in day-out!
Highly recommended! I've just got her book on the Tudors and expect that to be every bit as entertaining and informative.
Highly recommended! I've just got her book on the Tudors and expect that to be every bit as entertaining and informative.
Chloe (778 KP) rated Spenser Confidential (2020) in Movies
Mar 14, 2020
Hilarious (3 more)
Silly
Serious
Good storyline
Fast-paced fun
Great fun and a very good storyline with some interesting characters and relationships. The use of music was clever and I felt the introduction/scene setting was quick but informative.
I found the story a little predictable, I think they revealed an important factor about the bad guy very early on and this could have stayed under wraps for a bit longer
I found the story a little predictable, I think they revealed an important factor about the bad guy very early on and this could have stayed under wraps for a bit longer
Christine A. (965 KP) rated Press Here! Massage for Beginners: A Simple Route to Relaxation and Releasing Tension in Books
Mar 13, 2019 (Updated Mar 13, 2019)
Colorful illustrations (1 more)
Shows proper technique
Informative book on how to give a massage to others and to yourself
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Press Here! Massage for Beginners: A Simple Route to Relaxation and Releasing Tension by Rachel Beider is an informative book on how to give a massage to others and to yourself. It provides clear instructions on how to massage different parts of the body. It also includes sections for specific issues that may need special attention. Also shown are the proper techniques and strokes to use. It is full of colorful and detailed illustrations that show the basics of a massage.
I found the book informative and well written but two sections stand out to me. The first is on how to give yourself a massage. Beider shows how to use either your hand or a tennis ball to self massage. The other is a section on how to treat headaches and sinus congestion. As a sufferer of chronic sinus problems this was the most useful.
One thing I had never considered was you need to take care and look after your own body before you massage someone. Stretches are shown on how to prepare your hands so you do not damage them.
The book is easily labeled to find the exact section on which you want to focus.
Review published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 3/13/19.
Press Here! Massage for Beginners: A Simple Route to Relaxation and Releasing Tension by Rachel Beider is an informative book on how to give a massage to others and to yourself. It provides clear instructions on how to massage different parts of the body. It also includes sections for specific issues that may need special attention. Also shown are the proper techniques and strokes to use. It is full of colorful and detailed illustrations that show the basics of a massage.
I found the book informative and well written but two sections stand out to me. The first is on how to give yourself a massage. Beider shows how to use either your hand or a tennis ball to self massage. The other is a section on how to treat headaches and sinus congestion. As a sufferer of chronic sinus problems this was the most useful.
One thing I had never considered was you need to take care and look after your own body before you massage someone. Stretches are shown on how to prepare your hands so you do not damage them.
The book is easily labeled to find the exact section on which you want to focus.
Review published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 3/13/19.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures: Step Into a Prehistoric World in Books
Apr 10, 2018
Short and to the point, each pair of pages give an introduction to a dinosaur, Aimed at middle school due to the level of information the younger reader may find this a little bewildering, however, for the child that specialises in their dinosaur knowledge you may find it all too easy. Each to their own, look at it and decide. It's a well-illustrated and informative book with comical additions to engage the reader's interest and keep everything light and enjoyable.