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Irene M (130 KP) rated 35 Knitted Animals and Other Creatures in Books
Jul 24, 2018
Quirky
Well these are not your traditional idea of toys.
Some are frankly a bit odd looking. When looking though the book I sometimes thought "That looks like someone has made a toy pattern from a kids picture." They are often quite weird looking, and yet strangely appealing.
If you like slightly odd toys... this is definitely the book for you.
The patterns themselves are clearly written, with lots of colourful pictures and full colour charts where needed.
So far I have made a black Rill Raccoon as my 10 yr old fell in love with the idea of a Ninja raccoon... and I will be making a LOT more
Some are frankly a bit odd looking. When looking though the book I sometimes thought "That looks like someone has made a toy pattern from a kids picture." They are often quite weird looking, and yet strangely appealing.
If you like slightly odd toys... this is definitely the book for you.
The patterns themselves are clearly written, with lots of colourful pictures and full colour charts where needed.
So far I have made a black Rill Raccoon as my 10 yr old fell in love with the idea of a Ninja raccoon... and I will be making a LOT more
Crystal (9 KP) rated The Secret Teachers of the Western World in Books
Jul 4, 2018
I really wanted to like this book and really did for the most part. There is a lot of information in this book, and it is all fascinating to me. Only I came across a problem when the author was discussing the Fox sisters, who held the first séances in the late 1800's. But one thing the Author did not mention was that the girls later admitted to faking the 'rappings' that were supposed to be the spirits. The lack of this information itself is not horrible as it wasn't really necessary in the context, but it made me put into question if there was any other information that had been left out, possibly on purpose.
Akward (448 KP) rated Citadels in Tabletop Games
Jul 26, 2018
Variable player roles (1 more)
Easy to learn
Citadels is a great game, if you have friends that move quickly. In that case, you can get a game in in about 45 minutes. If you have a few slow players, the card drafting will result in a lot of downtime and a 2 hour game.
Every round, players draft a new role for that round, which keeps the gameplay fresh. The roles have vastly different playstyles, and there are quite a few of them in the base game.
The game supports 8 people, but I will say that it is best with 4. Once you start adding more players, you end up having more downtime.
Every round, players draft a new role for that round, which keeps the gameplay fresh. The roles have vastly different playstyles, and there are quite a few of them in the base game.
The game supports 8 people, but I will say that it is best with 4. Once you start adding more players, you end up having more downtime.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Hunted (Talented Saga, #3) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This is the third book in the series.
The book is very good, it answers some questions but definitely poses a lot more. It is possible to start to see some of the direction the series may take and who the key players are. Also to begin to make your own predictions and hopes.
It is good to see Talia and Erik continue to grow as people and their relationship evolving. They are both having to face the real world and the decisions they are making. They are also questioning what they are doing and why. The naivety of the previous books is gone.
I have really enjoyed this series and recommend it if you enjoy dystopia.
The book is very good, it answers some questions but definitely poses a lot more. It is possible to start to see some of the direction the series may take and who the key players are. Also to begin to make your own predictions and hopes.
It is good to see Talia and Erik continue to grow as people and their relationship evolving. They are both having to face the real world and the decisions they are making. They are also questioning what they are doing and why. The naivety of the previous books is gone.
I have really enjoyed this series and recommend it if you enjoy dystopia.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Room (2015) in Movies
Aug 18, 2018
Somber
This movie is in Netflix right now. It's a very moving movie about a girl who was held captive by a man for seven years. While in captivity she had a child. Just after he turned 5 they managed to escape. The movie is about their training from that captivity to being out in the world. The cinematography was good. The acting and storyline are really well done. The young boy "narrates" quite a bit if the movie, which it makes it even more moving. This movie will evoke a lot of emotion and questions but surprises with how engaged it keeps you. Nothing to graphic. I definitely recommend it. Worth a watch.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Halloween II (1981) in Movies
Sep 30, 2018
From suspense to slasher, but still delivers
After the original Halloween film paying ground with a lot of modern horror elements, the 2nd film really felt like a continuation since it begins simultaneously when the first film ends.
This one is more gruesome with more elaborate and bloody death kills, but those who are watching are expecting this to happen.
The film moves from the neighborhood from film one to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital where Laurie Strode is transported to tend to her injuries. Michael of course follows her there leaving a trail of bodies behind him.
Just as entertaining as the film film without some of the suspense in favor of gore instead.
This one is more gruesome with more elaborate and bloody death kills, but those who are watching are expecting this to happen.
The film moves from the neighborhood from film one to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital where Laurie Strode is transported to tend to her injuries. Michael of course follows her there leaving a trail of bodies behind him.
Just as entertaining as the film film without some of the suspense in favor of gore instead.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) in Movies
Oct 8, 2018
Kids will love it, parents will tolerate it
I took my daughter and 8 of her friends to see this for her birthday "treat". They all loved it. Having seen very little of Mr Bean etc, I guess they had never really seen anything like this. Pure slapstick. Rowan Atkinson's rubber face and totally cringeworthy dancing.
The storyline is fairly basic Connery-era Bond, with a few funny moments, and simple enough to keep children engaged and not too daft to annoy adults.
While this was far from a great film, I have seen a lot worse recently, and the kids all enjoyed it. (their rating = 8/10, mine = 5/10, generous average = 7/10)
The storyline is fairly basic Connery-era Bond, with a few funny moments, and simple enough to keep children engaged and not too daft to annoy adults.
While this was far from a great film, I have seen a lot worse recently, and the kids all enjoyed it. (their rating = 8/10, mine = 5/10, generous average = 7/10)
Leah Rothwell (170 KP) rated Netflix in Apps
Oct 10, 2018 (Updated Oct 10, 2018)
Not enough new good content
There is a lot of new content but most of it is subtitled, I not completely opposed to subtitled but it’s a Netflix original, I would have thought they’d provide dubbed as well.
I think the content has gone downhill as well, not as much new content being released and I often find Now TV or other platforms to have newer content quicker.
It buffers more often, none of my other apps buffer and their quality is higher.
I’ve rated it 6/10 because I still like some of its original content but it could improve.
I think the content has gone downhill as well, not as much new content being released and I often find Now TV or other platforms to have newer content quicker.
It buffers more often, none of my other apps buffer and their quality is higher.
I’ve rated it 6/10 because I still like some of its original content but it could improve.
Becs (244 KP) rated Sea of Strangers in Books
Oct 29, 2018
This is the cutest and most aesthetically pleasing novel
"But you're not the kind of girl who builds her house from sticks; you are a fortress, stubborn and strong. Do not give away the keys to the kingdom to anyone less than a king."
I can not get over how much I love this little poetry collection. It wasn't your typical poetry collection and had a lot of underlying feminism within the context. I will definitely be holding this novel close to my heart and will be rereading it again. Everybody should be watching Lang Leav and should be grabbing her novels like they will be going out of style because she is an amazing author.
I can not get over how much I love this little poetry collection. It wasn't your typical poetry collection and had a lot of underlying feminism within the context. I will definitely be holding this novel close to my heart and will be rereading it again. Everybody should be watching Lang Leav and should be grabbing her novels like they will be going out of style because she is an amazing author.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated Come Out Tonight in Books
Nov 9, 2018
I found it difficult to choose between 3 stars or 4 stars so I thought I'd be generous. I did enjoy this book but parts of it were a bit frustrating, mainly the lack of intelligence of some of the characters. I believe the story could have been a lot shorter as it was quite drawn out, I did lose interest at one point but as I got back into the story I didn't lose interest a second time. I decided to give this book 4 stars mostly because of the ending. In my opinion the ending was the best part of the book which was packed with action. I highly recommend this book.