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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Martian Chronicles in TV

Sep 24, 2018

The Martian Chronicles

1980 | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

7.5

(13 Ratings)

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Why do I love cheesy 70s and 80s sci-fi so much?

I think I watched this as a kid for the first time and was fascinated and spooked out all at the same time. Since I have been an adult, a purchased the VHS tapes, the original MG DVD release and will probably purchase the new Blu Ray editions some time soon (but haven't yet).

I am not a reader (wish I was), but this story of the first expeditions to Mars, what the humans find there and how they have to learn to set aside differences to peacefully coexist is still very enthralling.

Everything about it is cheese for sure, but I still very much enjoy the characters, stories and situations.

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MoMoBookDiary (20 KP) rated 13 Little Blue Envelopes (Little Blue Envelope, #1) in Books

Oct 1, 2018

13 Little Blue Envelopes was a delightful read. The author knows how to keep you hooked with short easy-to-read chapters and I found myself reading a chapter every chance I got!

It had me hooked from the first envelope and read the book over a couple of days - only to find there is a follow-on novel out too!

I was luck enough to get this as a free book on Amazon kindle which is a fantastic way of discovering new authors. The book is aimed at teenage/young adult but I would recommend it for any age group.

MoMo’s Book Diary loved this delightful novel and recommends 13 Little Blue Envelopes as a 4 star read. (read May 2011)

This review is also published on http://www.momobookdiary.com and http://www.amazon.co.uk

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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Mary's the Name in Books

Jun 21, 2019

Mary's the Name

Ross Sayers | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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Wee Mary is a great character. (0 more)

Predictable plot. Should be young adult novel. (0 more)

Good book from a new author

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This was my first book of the year and it didn't disappoint. Mary is a great wee character that the reader is drawn to from page 1. This is a novel about an innocent child and a corrupt granddad - a diamond of a man who loves his granddaughter dearly. The author did a great job of writing from Mary's point of view when the character is so young. My only criticism would be the explaining of Scottish words - trust your reader. Otherwise, it was great. The plot was brilliant and I even had a gasp, right in the middle, but I won't spoil it for anyone. Well done Ross, looking forward to the next one.