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Love, Rosie is a story told through letters, e-mails and instant messaging about the ever-changing...
Make That a Table for Seven is a cute story about two bear cubs who don’t have a family. It takes a lot of courage for the oldest bear to knock on a neighbor-bear family’s door and ask if he and his sister can live with them, but when he does, he is greeted with kindness, love, and assurance. This is a great story illustrating adoption—both literally and spiritually.
The only downside is that there are a lot of words on each page, so it may be hard for a younger kid to listen to it being read. Kids have pretty short attention spans.
All in all however, Make That a Table for Seven is a great story with very cute child-friendly illustrations and an easy to follow story.
Recommendation: Ages 4-6
The only downside is that there are a lot of words on each page, so it may be hard for a younger kid to listen to it being read. Kids have pretty short attention spans.
All in all however, Make That a Table for Seven is a great story with very cute child-friendly illustrations and an easy to follow story.
Recommendation: Ages 4-6
Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Magic Hour in Books
May 25, 2018
I have read a lot of Kristin Hannah's books, loved them all, and this one definitely did not disappoint.
This book was well written, and the flow of the story was very satisfying. It's a wonderful, magical story about the love between several pairs/groups: mother and child, father and child, two sisters, and some long-time friends. There was just enough mystery to keep me intrigued and engrossed in the story, and Julia's relationships were well-crafted and beautifully developed.
I did get into the story a little slower than most of her books, I think because the character development was a bit more complicated than others - but I'm OK with that. Once I got into it, it was hard to stop! It's definitely a great romantic beach read and a wonderful escape from reality that I enjoyed very much.
This book was well written, and the flow of the story was very satisfying. It's a wonderful, magical story about the love between several pairs/groups: mother and child, father and child, two sisters, and some long-time friends. There was just enough mystery to keep me intrigued and engrossed in the story, and Julia's relationships were well-crafted and beautifully developed.
I did get into the story a little slower than most of her books, I think because the character development was a bit more complicated than others - but I'm OK with that. Once I got into it, it was hard to stop! It's definitely a great romantic beach read and a wonderful escape from reality that I enjoyed very much.
Rodney Barnes (472 KP) rated War of the Worlds (2005) in Movies
May 29, 2019 (Updated May 29, 2019)
Alien Invasion or family issues
I loved the Orson Weller radio drama of War of the Worlds...I even like the 1953 take on the story; but this movie. This story doesn't need a Tom Cruise type star because they are going to want the movie focused on them. Like this one. This is a story about alien invasion, not about a dead beat dad. I know the human element has to be in something like this but not in this fashion. I thought this was a very poor interpraraton of War of the Worlds. I would love to see this movie done very closely to the radio drama. That would make a good movie. As for the Tom Cruise version....it needs a heat ray taken to it and wiped off the face of the Earth.
Haecity (2 KP) rated Sourdough: A Novel in Books
Feb 25, 2018
Odd
The beginning was fun and interesting, but the story started to stall and get sort of odd. The ending was both more climactic than the genre really calls for, and oddly anticlimactic at the same time.
Usually I like books of this type but the mix (almost like it was foreshadowing that it was going to change wildly into a fantasy or sci-if story at any minute) was so odd and kept me wondering so much about where the story was going that it detracted from my enjoyment.
I love the author’s voice, but the climax felt completely at odds with the rest of the mood set.
I do have to say that I thought a lot about the story in the week after I finished it, and it has definitely peaked my interest in micro-biology.
Usually I like books of this type but the mix (almost like it was foreshadowing that it was going to change wildly into a fantasy or sci-if story at any minute) was so odd and kept me wondering so much about where the story was going that it detracted from my enjoyment.
I love the author’s voice, but the climax felt completely at odds with the rest of the mood set.
I do have to say that I thought a lot about the story in the week after I finished it, and it has definitely peaked my interest in micro-biology.
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Listening to Love (An Amish Journey #2) in Books
Feb 24, 2021
Such a good story!
When I started reading this book I immediately realized I had already read the first book in this series. This book can totally be read as a stand alone. This continuation of Natalie and Lucas's story, I think it is one of the best I've read in a while. Both Natalie and Lucas have to learn the art of communication, dealing with emotions, and over coming obstacles of change.
I give this story 5 out of 5 stars for the unique and unexpected twists, the overcoming spirits that the characters display, and the great story line.
I love Beth Wiseman's stories and this one did not disappoint, just leaves you wanting more.
I volunteered to read this book from Zondervan Fiction in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
When I started reading this book I immediately realized I had already read the first book in this series. This book can totally be read as a stand alone. This continuation of Natalie and Lucas's story, I think it is one of the best I've read in a while. Both Natalie and Lucas have to learn the art of communication, dealing with emotions, and over coming obstacles of change.
I give this story 5 out of 5 stars for the unique and unexpected twists, the overcoming spirits that the characters display, and the great story line.
I love Beth Wiseman's stories and this one did not disappoint, just leaves you wanting more.
I volunteered to read this book from Zondervan Fiction in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Mortal Engines (2018) in Movies
Feb 20, 2019
Surprising
I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The acting was good with interesting characters. The cinematography, imagery, effects were all very well done. The story unfolded ok but had a lot of very predictable parts. This was a "Steam Punk" future world with a lot of cool stuff in it but had just a bit of a "Star Wars-esque" feel to it. Not in a bad way, though. But the story, simplified, was that someone opened Pandora's box and the heroes had to shut it down. Anyway, if you enjoy a good sci-fi/action/adventure tale with just a smidge of love story thrown in, you'll really enjoy this movie. Worth a watch!
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Lost in Tennessee (Lost, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is the first book by this author that I've read and this book had me hooked from the first page. this book has fantastic characters which helps the story flow at a nice pace through out the book. the characters relationship unfolds with every page that you read, making the story get better and better. the story line is well written with some witty and humours moments. this book had me hooked from the first page and I couldn't put it down, when id finished it I was wanting more. I would really love to read more from this author in the future
highly recommended
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated A Clue in the Stew (Soup Lover's Mystery, #5) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
What a great cozy even thought this book (#5) was the first I had read in this series, by chapter three the main characters all felt like old friends. The story is full of twists and turns that kept me guessing right up to the end, and the authors smooth writing style kept the story flowing. If youve read any of the Soup Lovers Mysteries, you should love this one. If not, nows as good a time as any to start you dont need to have read the previous books to enjoy this story, and I did enjoy it!
NOTE: I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.
NOTE: I received a free copy from the author in exchange for my honest review.