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kirstyth (0 KP) rated No Such Thing As A Fish in Podcasts
Jan 30, 2018
Absolute favourite podcast
I absolutely love this podcast! It's funny and interesting and makes me think a lot about the world. I regularly listen to it on long trips or even as something to drift off to sleep listening to.
The only possible negative thing I could say is that while the occasional explicit content doesn't bother me, I have a 12 year old brother I'd love to recommend it to, but sometimes I feel some of the content in some episodes isn't appropriate, and it's difficult to tell which ones without listening to it first and making note.
The only possible negative thing I could say is that while the occasional explicit content doesn't bother me, I have a 12 year old brother I'd love to recommend it to, but sometimes I feel some of the content in some episodes isn't appropriate, and it's difficult to tell which ones without listening to it first and making note.
InkyBooks (43 KP) rated One Blood Ruby (Seven Black Diamonds, #2) in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I liked the first one well enough. The story line had a lot of potential,but overall it was rushed. I did not agree with When something critical would happen it didn't seem like that big of a deal. Spoiler->
Like when Alkamy was killed.. she rushed right through it like it was no big deal. Everyone leaned on alkamy and loved her....yet the author gave the characters and the readers no time to mourn her or even really acknowledge the fact that she was just dead in an instant like she was of no importance and that upset me it kind of made me feel a void the rest of the book.
Like when Alkamy was killed.. she rushed right through it like it was no big deal. Everyone leaned on alkamy and loved her....yet the author gave the characters and the readers no time to mourn her or even really acknowledge the fact that she was just dead in an instant like she was of no importance and that upset me it kind of made me feel a void the rest of the book.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Silent House (2011) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
Quite a strange film...to be honest though it might have sounded good on paper and the twists and finale probably sounded interesting enough. The main problem is if you watch many films like this you could probably figure it all out within the first 10 minutes, I did. So what could have been great ends up being quite predictable and it becomes a slow film, even at 80mins long to an obvious conclusion. The filming style was ok, not quite Rec or Blair witch, but hand held and up close do add to the atmosphere of the film. A missed opportunity as there seem to be a lot of similar style films out at present.
Bee (0 KP) rated The Passage in Books
Jan 29, 2018
Woo, okay! So I started reading this in August and it was a mountain. The pages of the book felt like those pages you get in bibles, very paper thin with a sort of glossy feel to it. I personally loved this, though it did make the book seem a lot larger than it actually is.
The story is absolutely crazy, from start to finish. The characters immense. I was and am so scared for the characters. Nobody is safe in this book. There are people who seem to die and then come back later and for me, one of those people is just heartbreaking for me. A few, actually.
All in all, I really enjoyed The Passage.
The story is absolutely crazy, from start to finish. The characters immense. I was and am so scared for the characters. Nobody is safe in this book. There are people who seem to die and then come back later and for me, one of those people is just heartbreaking for me. A few, actually.
All in all, I really enjoyed The Passage.
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Hacksaw Ridge (2016) in Movies
Mar 1, 2018
I like a film that tells a good story and the fact this one is true just makes it even better. Desmond Doss is a hero and I am so glad this film was made as his story is definitely one that deserves to be told. I was captivated by both "halves" and I believe it managed to build a better understanding of his character and the man he grew up to be. The war scenes were graphic and really make you think of the horrors that occur. I don't like watching movies that have a lot of hype, as I am often disappointed, but this one deserved the plaudits it received.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Exploding Kittens in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
Bonkers but entertaining
With a name like Exploding Kittens, you expect nothing other than something completely bizarre, and that's really what you get.
It reminds me a lot of Uno in a way, although i had been expecting something more like Top Trumps. It's a very fun yet completely bonkers card game, although the rules are fairly lengthy and it does take a while to get used to. It's not a game that can keep you entertained indefinitely, but once you get used to playing it it's good for a few fun rounds. It's a nice new spin on a card game, and one that feels like it has been made for adults for a change.
It reminds me a lot of Uno in a way, although i had been expecting something more like Top Trumps. It's a very fun yet completely bonkers card game, although the rules are fairly lengthy and it does take a while to get used to. It's not a game that can keep you entertained indefinitely, but once you get used to playing it it's good for a few fun rounds. It's a nice new spin on a card game, and one that feels like it has been made for adults for a change.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2163 KP) rated A Princess of Mars (Barsoom, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
American Civil War vet John Carter is shocked to find himself suddenly on Mars where he becomes a semi-prisoner of a race of aliens. But then he meets another human and sets out to free them both.
I enjoyed the movie from last year and finally got around to reading the book. It was a lot of fun even if most of the plot was familiar thanks to the movie. There was one slow section that seemed to come out of no where to slow things down, but on the whole it was worth reading.
read my full review at<a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-princess-of-mars-by-edgar.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I enjoyed the movie from last year and finally got around to reading the book. It was a lot of fun even if most of the plot was familiar thanks to the movie. There was one slow section that seemed to come out of no where to slow things down, but on the whole it was worth reading.
read my full review at<a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-princess-of-mars-by-edgar.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2163 KP) rated Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole (Commander Toad) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The crew of the Star Warts is exploring a new part of space when they see a black hole off in the distance. While it makes them reminisce of the holes they grew up in, they suddenly find their ship stuck on something. What is it? Can they break free?
This alternative take on black holes is a lot of fun, although I do feel the book started a bit slowly. Still, the pictures are great, the puns are present, and the ending provides a great moral that everyone can learn from – don’t sing with your mouth full!
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/01/book-review-commander-toad-and-big.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This alternative take on black holes is a lot of fun, although I do feel the book started a bit slowly. Still, the pictures are great, the puns are present, and the ending provides a great moral that everyone can learn from – don’t sing with your mouth full!
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/01/book-review-commander-toad-and-big.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dana (24 KP) rated A Serious Proposal to the Ladies in Books
Mar 23, 2018
This was a very interesting read. It is a compilation of, primarily, two essays directed at the women of the Restoration and Revolution period in London, England. While it mainly speaks to women to be more free in their religions, it also talks about women's political freedoms. This seems to be an early feminist essay which calls to give women more power over their lives.
I did enjoy the first essay more than I did the second because the second got a lot more religious and quite repetitive. But it was still interesting.
If you are interested in early feminist lit or in religious literature, check this book out. I think you would thoroughly enjoy it.
I did enjoy the first essay more than I did the second because the second got a lot more religious and quite repetitive. But it was still interesting.
If you are interested in early feminist lit or in religious literature, check this book out. I think you would thoroughly enjoy it.
Jules (60 KP) rated King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017) in Movies
Apr 2, 2018
Disapointing
To be honest I was disappointed in this movie. I thought it would have been a lot better. I love the story or Arthur and his Knights of the round table, and Merlin is one of my favourite tv shows. I feel like this movie had so much potential. It started off good but I think it was too rushed and they skipped from one part to the other so fast it was hard to know what was going on. I think they could taken more time and told the story properly. It wasn't the worst movie and there were parts I enjoyed. It just wasn't that great in my opinion.