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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2464 KP) rated The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Percy only remembers the last 8 months of his life, but he's making his way to an encampment of Roman demigods in the hills around San Francisco. Soon, he's on a quest with new friends Hazel and Frank. Will they survive their journey? There is an obvious formula to these books, yet just when I think I'm going to be tired of it, he makes it very interesting. The well developed characters really help with that. Watch for the hilarious scene at Amazon headquarters.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-son-of-neptune-by-rick.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Tomb Raider (2018) in Movies

Mar 20, 2018

Tomb Raider (2018)

2018 | Action, Adventure

6.8

(113 Ratings)

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Good action scenes (0 more)

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Not quite a treasure

I wasn't a big fan of the original films, slightly preferred the 2nd film. This is quite a good reboot film as Lara starts her journey as a Tomb Raider. It has some good action scenes and some puzzle scenes, not that many the viewer could try to solve though.
The main down side is it felt a bit like too many other films. Part Indiana Jones and the last crusade, National Treasure to name a couple of films with a similar plot. Overall it's an enjoyable action film and a good footing for the next film.

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Liliannar (58 KP) rated Stranger in a Strange Land in Books

May 29, 2018

This book was phenomenal. I listened to it through an audio version and would highly recommend doing so. When this was recommended to me by a friend I skeptically gave it a try and it has turned out to be one of my favorite books of this year.

This book takes you through a journey of discovering quite a bit about human-kind and our nuances to be awful to each other. This can be extremely humorous or extremely sad depending on the circumstances. There are also parts of this that will push your boundaries of what you find to be morally or ethically acceptable.

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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Goliath (Leviathan, #3) in Books

Jan 2, 2019

Goliath brought an epic conclusion to the Leviathan Trilogy. I read through this book quicker than the others (and that is saying a lot). As the crew of the Leviathan continue their mission, the action and adventure increases! Tensions rise as secrets long kept come into the light. Alek wants to do the right thing, but is his judgement clouded? If you are looking for something new to read, this trilogy is where it is at! Watching Alek and Deryn learn, grow and mature along this journey was a delight. This is a great story and one that I look forward to revisiting in the future.

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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland in TV

Jul 23, 2019 (Updated Jul 23, 2019)

Wonderful Biopic (0 more)

A Wonderful Journey

I have loved Billy Connolly for many years and have watched most if not all of his television series. I decided to watch this as it shows just how he became the Big Yin. It shows his childhood on the streets of Glasgow, his brief, yet insightful working life, and his love of music, drama, art and all things entertainment. This was done last year and he speaks openly and frankly about his Parkinsons Disease and how it affects him. I loved this show and its both funny and moving and there will be tears i am sure when you watch it.

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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Leap Year (2010) in Movies

Mar 8, 2020

Leap Year (2010)

2010 | Comedy, Romance

3.8

(5 Ratings)

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This movie... This whole plot... I don't even know what to say or where to begin. It's just bad. I like Matthew Goode, I've seen him in other things that are great and Amy Adams obviously is incredible, their chemistry was great. It's just... bad! The entire storyline of Anna going to Ireland to propose to Jeremy and falling for Declan along the way - it's just played out. Some of the characters and the journey itself were just tiresome and overplayed. I think it's a fine movie to watch to pass time, but not one that will ever be praised for being anything but a miss.