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Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Death at a Fixer-Upper (A Home Sweet Home Mystery, #1) in Books
May 29, 2018
The first half of this book was sooooooo slow, it didn't read easily and I had trouble making it through sentences without re-reading them. Too many descriptions, and weird words that no-one would know, odd sayings that were confusing. A lot of unnecessary noise that I had trouble remembering who was who. The second half was MUCH better though! It was a big stretch how everything came together at the end - felt a little forced. I received a copy of DEATH AT A FIXER-UPPER by Sarah T. Hobart as party of a House Party in exchange for my honest review.
Dean (6925 KP) rated The Notebook (2004) in Movies
Jun 20, 2018
Amazing film
Don't be put off thinking this is just another cheesey chick flick, that would be an unjust insult. This is a very well made film with a great story of true love standing the test of time. The acting, score, cinematography and the 40's theme costumes and sets really show this is a very well produced film. It might be obvious from early on what is going to happen but it doesn't stop the journey being any less fun. If you liked the romance side of Titanic and Pearl Harbour you will like this a lot.
Booksnthreads (19 KP) rated Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) in Books
Jun 2, 2018
I’ll readily admit that I did not finish reading this book, and that is saying a lot coming from someone who will usually finish a book, even if I don’t really enjoy it.
I got about a hundred pages into this before I was so fed up with the characters that I just could not continue. These teenagers were so whiny and over dramatic that the6 made me appreciate the real-life preteens that I teach.
You’ll find far less melodrama in an actual classroom than in these pages. I imagine only actual high school students could stomach reading these caricatures of themselves.
I got about a hundred pages into this before I was so fed up with the characters that I just could not continue. These teenagers were so whiny and over dramatic that the6 made me appreciate the real-life preteens that I teach.
You’ll find far less melodrama in an actual classroom than in these pages. I imagine only actual high school students could stomach reading these caricatures of themselves.
Chelsea (166 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books
Jun 24, 2018
Very much enjoyed this book. I’m not a big gamer and nor was I alive in the 80s but I was still able to get a lot of the references and Cline did a great job of explaining everything. The story got me hooked from the beginning. This world, inside and outside the OASIS, was very interesting and highly developed, so it was very easy to imagine. It was all just a big puzzle and it was fun to go through it. I do wish there had been a little more at the end other than the contest just ending. Overall great read.
Anne (15117 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books
Jun 21, 2018
Enjoyed it a lot
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Back when this trilogy first came out, I read it all in a few days because I loved it. It got kind of ruined by all the hype and movies in my opinion though just like Twilight got ruined with the movies and all too.
This trilogy is awesome although I don’t agree with who Katniss ends up with - I was for Gale and still am. It also crushed me when things happened with her sister and other characters in the story line, but that’s also why it was such a great trilogy.
This trilogy is awesome although I don’t agree with who Katniss ends up with - I was for Gale and still am. It also crushed me when things happened with her sister and other characters in the story line, but that’s also why it was such a great trilogy.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Blitz (2011) in Movies
Apr 12, 2018
A gritty hard thriller about a cop killer in London. It has a great well known UK cast, more TV than film though. The only real problem is the story they have to work with, it's a bit weak at best. As a result there is very little suspense in the plot, it also has a fairly low budget feel to it. It's ok for those who like a quick fix of action/thriller with a simple basic story. Others might like a bit more substance in the plot, which could have made it a lot better.
A great first volume! Saga is definitely NOT for children. The story hooked me from the first pages. The characters are interesting and different. Adding the innocence of a baby into the story pushes the story in a direction that demands strength, courage, and emotion right next to the vulgarity of war. I look forward to reading about what happens next. There is a lot going on in the story with different characters' places in the war, but it's still easy to follow. If you're on the fence about giving this story a try, read it!!
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling - Season 1 in TV
Jul 14, 2018
Well made adaptation
I love Robert Galbraith’s (J. K. Rowling’s) novels and was very excited when I found out they were adapting it for tv. That excitement bittered a bit when I learned each “season” would only be 2-3 episodes long and would cover an entire book. There is a lot of material in the rich and detailed novels that would have lent themselves to a full length season. That being said, the show was very good. The casting, in my opinion, is excellent. I wish there was more!
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Wild Beauty in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Not at all my cup of tea. I’m not a fan of flowers to start and the book was slow all the way through. If it weren’t for owlcrate I’m would have never read this book but I guess that’s the fun of the box to open up your horizons and make you read different things.
I thought each of the characters lacked in ...everything really and the story didn’t “blossom” shall I say until the last very few chapters. So what do we get the rest of the book....a whole lot of nothin ...
Points for a pretty cover though
I thought each of the characters lacked in ...everything really and the story didn’t “blossom” shall I say until the last very few chapters. So what do we get the rest of the book....a whole lot of nothin ...
Points for a pretty cover though
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Restore Me: Shatter Me Book 4 in Books
Jul 5, 2018
This was definitely not my favourite of the bunch - I did find parts of it interesting - I mean the twists in this book (cant say or spoiler) were quite interesting and so excited to see where that goes - but It was boring overall, most of the book was slow - I liked Warner's perspective though a lot I think he's a great character on his own. I started getting a bit annoyed with everything. Kenji is still my all time favourite character and his newfound enthusiasm for a certain individual just made me so happy and excited! We need more Kenji ok