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David McK (3814 KP) rated Angels & Demons (2009) in Movies

Mar 20, 2019  
Angels & Demons (2009)
Angels & Demons (2009)
2009 | Drama, Mystery
6
6.8 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Ron Howard's take on the Dan Brown book of the same name, with that book actually being the first (albeit less famous) of his Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon mystery novels (The Da Vinci code being the more famous).

Like the book, this takes place almost entirely in Rome, with Langdon (Tom Hanks) in a race against time and through the city to unravel the mysteries of the Illumunati during the period immediately after the death of the Pope but before the choosing/ordination of the next.

Also starring Ewan McGregor playing an Irish priest, I have to say that this - unfortunately - didn't really had my attention all that much (although I did have fun playing 'been there! seen that!)
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2585 KP) rated The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys, #1)
The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys, #1)
Franklin W. Dixon | 1976
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
When their friend Chet's jalopy is stolen, Frank and Joe think it is their chance to prove they can be detectives. But when they find his car, it just leads them to more mysteries.

This is my first time reading a Hardy Boys book in years, and I found it interesting. The characters were still as shallow as I remembered, but I was surprised to find the plot was episodic and their father did some big chunks of the investigation without them. Still, I enjoyed it and think kids today will, too.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-review-tower-treasure-by-franklin.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2585 KP) rated Mr. Monk Is Open For Business (Mr. Monk, #18) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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Mr. Monk Is Open For Business (Mr. Monk, #18)
Hy Conrad | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Before Natalie and Monk can have an official grand opening for their new PI business, they wind up with two cases. First, there's the murder suspect who won't explain why he was moving a body in a vacant field. Then there's the mass shooter who vanished despite being surrounded by police.

Both of these mysteries are great and kept me engaged the entire way through. The characters and their growth are wonder as well, and the humor had me grinning when I wasn't outright laughing. Fans of the series will love it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-review-mr-monk-is-open-for.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated A Clue in the Stew (Soup Lover's Mystery, #5) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
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A Clue in the Stew (Soup Lover's Mystery, #5)
Connie Archer | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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 author’s smooth writing style kept the story flowing. If you’ve read any of the Soup Lover’s Mysteries, you should love this one. If not, now’s as good a time as any to start – you don’t 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.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2585 KP) rated The FunJungle Collection: Belly Up; Poached; Big Game in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The FunJungle Collection: Belly Up; Poached; Big Game
Stuart Gibbs | 2015
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A hardcover slipcase set of the first three books in the FunJungle series (Belly Up, Poached, and Big Game). Join Teddy Fitzroy as has finds danger and mystery involving the animals at FunJungle, a giant zoo/amusement park in Texas. Each book features a different animal as well, from hippos to koalas and rhinos.

These books are wonderful! They are filled with great mysteries, twists, danger, comedy, and characters you'd want to have as friends. Teddy's parents are just as great as the kid characters are. Anyone looking for a great mystery will be glad they read these books.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/12/book-review-funjungle-collection-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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