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Pixar melds order and chaos, young and old for a fun adventure about life
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Pixar's UP takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime as an elderly man who mourns the loss of the love of his life finds rejuvenation when he meets a young Boy Scout who won't take no for an answer. Filled with moments of joy, bittersweet truths and a reminder of what life is all about, UP brings the laughter with reflection as the two main characters become surrogate family members and have the adventure of their lives.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Ghosts of the Past (The Bleiberg Project, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2018
A graphic novel alternative WWII history thriller, this has some disturbing elements which may not be for every reader, but do add to the realistic element that these things would have happened. This first part of the story takes its reader on a grand journey which leaves the reader wanting to continue in the next part to find out what will happen to its characters. I can easily see this as a blaxploitation-style film, the spies, hitmen and nazi give you a real idea of what to expect.
ClareR (5996 KP) rated Dark Matter in Books
Apr 11, 2018
Unputdownable!!
I read this in one sitting: I was a captive audience, stuck on a train for a 6 hour journey. Honestly though, I would have found it very hard to drag myself away from it if I'd read it at home as well. It's such a rollercoaster of a story and i wouldn't be at all surprised if it's optioned for a movie (is it yet?). It's probably mainly about 'the road not taken', and how we make life choices that we then feel stuck with. But what a way to do it!
Liliannar (58 KP) rated Gwendy's Button Box in Books
May 25, 2018
Fast Read (1 more)
Clear story line
This book is a great introduction for someone who wants to start in on the world of Stephen King but doesn't know where to begin their journey. Though it's one of his more recent pieces it's well done and easy to get sucked into what happens to the main character. This is a great example of how King can take an ordinary character and delve into who they are, but not so great at world building. Everything outside the main character has a flat feeling.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Confusion Is Nothing New in Books
Feb 15, 2019
A short and breezy book about a girl's coming to terms with the death of a mother she never knew and her journey to discover who her mother was. The author has a light touch so while it never gets too maudlin, it nevertheless feels (mostly) realistic. There are many humorous moments along the way, as well as more and more of Ellie's friends and teachers pop up to help her. This was a fast, easy and fun little book that I would recommend for tweens and younger teens.
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Received through Amazon Vine.
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated Night Road in Books
Feb 25, 2019
I devoured this 4 star read in less than 24 hours. Oh my God. The emotional journey that Hannah took me on was one of phenomenal proportions.
Her characters are beautifully woven together and weaved into the plot line at just the right times, making the reader fall in love with each and every one of them, good or bad.
I have my sister, Mary Fields Jackson, to thank for hooking me on this one! I can't wait to dive into another book by this incredible author. Definitely recommend this one!
Her characters are beautifully woven together and weaved into the plot line at just the right times, making the reader fall in love with each and every one of them, good or bad.
I have my sister, Mary Fields Jackson, to thank for hooking me on this one! I can't wait to dive into another book by this incredible author. Definitely recommend this one!
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Crash into Me (Heart of Stone, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
this book had me hooked from the first page, I had a hard time putting it down. a very gripping story with a ending that will leave you shocked. the characters journey through the book is fantastic and as the story unfolds the truth is discovered. this is the first book in the set so have the others handy as you'll need them. this book is a love story but with lots of twists and turns that keeps the story flowing to the end.
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2440 KP) rated The Mark of Athena in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The seven demigods from Camp Half-Blood and New Rome set off on their journey to Rome to face down the rising ancient powers. With several side quests calling to them, will they be able to survive until they reach Rome? While all these books have been formulaic, this was one very bad in that regard. I was bored until we actually reached Rome, where things really picked up.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-mark-of-athena-by-rick.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-mark-of-athena-by-rick.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
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Mar 29, 2018
Kimmic (814 KP) rated The Hobbit in Books
Feb 21, 2018
I get that this book is not for everyone, and I can see how it would be enjoyable to some (sort of), but personally I thought that this book was twice as long as it needed to be, was hugely over descriptive, was slow and I just didn't get it.
It was a dragged out story of a journey from one place to another where nothing really that interesting happens...
Unless you are into the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings style books/films etc, I would strongly recommend that you don't read this.
It was a dragged out story of a journey from one place to another where nothing really that interesting happens...
Unless you are into the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings style books/films etc, I would strongly recommend that you don't read this.