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Heather (4 KP) rated Mrs Robinson's Disgrace: The Private Diary of a Victorian Lady in Books
May 31, 2018
I received this book through a First Reads giveaway and although I ended up somewhat liking it I had a very hard time getting into and through the book. There was a story to be told but not in the way I thought it would be presented. The book is just what it claims to be, a diary of Mrs. Robinson's accounts mixed with trial proceedings and such. There were a lot of facts, which may have been why it took me so long to get through it as I was thinking it would be more of a story, not a recounting of events. Either way it was an okay book.
Paul Smedley (141 KP) rated Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) in Movies
Jun 1, 2018
Another side story winner!
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Wow. Just wow. I was so worried for this being bad after so many reviews saying it was a let down but how wrong they were.
A lot of nods to other characters and story arcs as well as a string link to Star Wars Rebels (the animated series) of which I also loved.
It was good to see how the Millennium Falcon got its iconic shape and how it was won.
Oh and of course the origin of the 12 parsecs run!
Go watch it now!!
A lot of nods to other characters and story arcs as well as a string link to Star Wars Rebels (the animated series) of which I also loved.
It was good to see how the Millennium Falcon got its iconic shape and how it was won.
Oh and of course the origin of the 12 parsecs run!
Go watch it now!!
Booksnthreads (19 KP) rated Dune (1984) in Movies
Jun 2, 2018
You know, there’s a lot to criticize about this interpretation of Dune, but it had such a huge impact on my young mind that it will always be a favorite.
As an avid reader, I’m often looking for movie interpretations to be faithful, more than anything else. This film adaptation really can’t be called faithful in any sense of the word, but it gave me an appreciation for artistic license that isn’t just laziness in disguise or pandering to the mindless masses of movie-goers. It’s just a great story, in its own right, even if it really only pays lip service to the source material.
As an avid reader, I’m often looking for movie interpretations to be faithful, more than anything else. This film adaptation really can’t be called faithful in any sense of the word, but it gave me an appreciation for artistic license that isn’t just laziness in disguise or pandering to the mindless masses of movie-goers. It’s just a great story, in its own right, even if it really only pays lip service to the source material.
Katie Guinn (34 KP) rated Two Girls Down: A Novel in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Kylie and Bailey Brandt vanish from a shopping mall parking lot while their mother is buying a birthday present. Single mom Jamie quickly realizes that the overworked local police department is not the best option for finding her daughters, so she hires former bounty hunter Alice Vega, famous for finding missing people. Vega partners up with ex-cop/private investigator Max “Cap” Caplan to find the sisters. The result is a tense, twisty ride that I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved Alice Vega, she reminded me of Lisbeth Salander: tougher than battery acid, but completely awkward at personal interaction. I’m really looking forward to more books featuring her character.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Royal Chase (The Royals of Monterra, #2) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is my first Sariah Wilson novel and I'm glad that the cover caught my eye. I have always loved fairy-tales and any book that has a princess makes me want to read it. The characters in this book were really cute. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and the banter was a lot of fun.
The plot line was a little predictable but I was still able to enjoy it. Ultimately, this was a good read that helped me take my mind off of my every day stresses.
This is my first Sariah Wilson novel and I'm glad that the cover caught my eye. I have always loved fairy-tales and any book that has a princess makes me want to read it. The characters in this book were really cute. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and the banter was a lot of fun.
The plot line was a little predictable but I was still able to enjoy it. Ultimately, this was a good read that helped me take my mind off of my every day stresses.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) in Movies
Jul 14, 2018
One of the best B movies of all time
I first saw this film as a midnight movie (back when those were a thing) when I worked at the cinema. I would pop in occasionally to check on the crowd and I was always amazed at what I saw and how much the audience was getting into it and laughing hysterically.
This is one of those films you can't explain to someone without it sounds utterly idiotic, but is just a lot of fun with some good horror thrown in.
Trust me when I say you will love it!
This is one of those films you can't explain to someone without it sounds utterly idiotic, but is just a lot of fun with some good horror thrown in.
Trust me when I say you will love it!
Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) rated On My Block Season 1 in TV
Jul 16, 2018
OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD
ok so um the fuck kinda ending is that. why do you think it's okay if i cry. this show was so good with a diverse cast, funny moments, a shitton of drama, and amazing moments. How did they come up with all of this? who knows, it's amazing nonetheless. I love this show a lot. Something that made me uncomfortable was that the oldest of these students was 15, and that's really young for some of the racy scenes. Adults may argue about the cursing, but no, that's normal. very normal. otherwise, everything in this show was nice, perfect, beautiful, the like.
Ms. Karen (2 KP) rated The Ritual (2017) in Movies
Jul 2, 2018 (Updated Jul 2, 2018)
Meh.
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I’m not too sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t what this movie turned out to be. It had so much potential with a name like Ritual, and the setting being rich and endless. It’s also based off an H.P. Lovecraft character and therefore had the tools to really blow it out of the park. Instead, it was circles in the woods, a lot of predictable conversation and then ten minutes of super interesting monster time! I just really feel they could have done so much more with the tools they were using. Wanted a creep fest, got a snooze fest.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Shatter Me in Books
Jul 5, 2018
I'm changing this from a 3 to 4 star review - from reading it mid last year to reading it again now - I enjoyed this so much more now than then. Though it still had some points I did not enjoy - it just entertained me better this time - the strikethroughs were a bit more confusing to follow through when listening through audio so that was a bit more to concentrate on - but I liked the audio a lot so perhaps that's why it gets another star - I still love Kenji the most out of the whole book - I can't wait to find out what happens next.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated The Upside of Unrequited in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Oh man Albertalli - I love your books - Simon is one of my fav books - which I am bout to read again for the second time - this one was awesome and a fast read. I adored the last 150 or so pages and especially the last 100 - the diversity in the book was on point and it was ... adorable.. yes, so adorable. There was a lot of aspects LGBT, anxiety , etc. touched on in here and pressures of drinking/relationships and it was just well written I loved every second - a definite must read and I'm so glad I got this in a book box and it was signed!!!