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Sjon recommended Last Stories and Other Stories in Books (curated)

 
Last Stories and Other Stories
Last Stories and Other Stories
William T. Vollmann | 2014
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"I don’t hesitate to state that no one becomes a great writer without drinking from the spring of fables. Sometimes their influence shows on the surface and at other times it remains hidden inside the story like bones in a body. In this magnificent collection of dark stories, Vollmann — who many consider having written the Great American Novel more than once — proves himself a master storyteller whose pitcher of that fabled water never runs dry. Drawing on sources from the North, The South, The East and the West he takes us on a journey through many last nights on earth and in the worlds beyond."

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Stephanie Neve (104 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books

Jun 25, 2019  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
8
9.1 (270 Ratings)
Book Rating
The first book on a magical journey. The Harry Potter series and the wizarding world developed within it is unparalleled in modern literature. (0 more)
It's written much simpler than the later books. (0 more)
A classic but written for a younger audience than the later books
I love Harry Potter. I got this book at the age of 7 and it definitely changed my life. This is a wonderful childrens story and accessible to a younger audience. This book is set before the series gets too dark so I would recommend it for all ages. However the characters are a bit one dimensional at times compared to the later books.
  
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Terri Wiltshire (21 KP) rated Star Maker in Books

Sep 1, 2019  
Star Maker
Star Maker
Olaf Stapledon | 1937 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Philosophical discussion about life as we know it (0 more)
A bit too long winded for me (1 more)
No characters to lock on to and relate to
To infinity and beyond
A journey through time and space that could potentially blow your mind. Explores life as we know it and the potential for life elsewhere.

I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.

My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Hunt is On (The Patroness, #2) in Books

Sep 6, 2019  
The Hunt is On (The Patroness, #2)
The Hunt is On (The Patroness, #2)
Natalie Herzer | 2012
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Patroness' story continues in this one and we see the return of Kylian. The heat is still there between them and we have a few hot scenes. I'm loving the build up between them and cant wait for book three because I've heard some good things from the author in relation to these two.

The plotline was just as engaging in this as the first and we see more characters join and some of our favourites return as we go on another exciting journey through the streets of Paris.

This is a must if you want to find a new name in urban fantasy.
  
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Wrigglezeus (511 KP) rated To The Moon in Video Games

May 16, 2020 (Updated May 16, 2020)  
To The Moon
To The Moon
2011 | Role-Playing
10
9.0 (4 Ratings)
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One sequence near the end...no spoilers (0 more)
Truly emotional journey
I cried during this game, a truly emotional story with simple graphics. The story of a world where people can grant anyone dreams by altering their memories, one old man’a dream is to go to the moon. As you investigate his past and see his memories, the truly emotional story has you gripped the entire time, having you fall in love with these simple, RPG designed characters.
I genuinely cried near the end up this. Got a beautiful story, amazing soundtrack and fantastic characters I would truly recommend this as a story. Easily an enjoyable 5 hours.