Search
Search results
Christine A. (965 KP) rated We Sold Our Souls in Books
Jan 31, 2019
Creepy novel
Horrorstör was my 4th favorite book I read in 2015. Considering only "Ready Player One", "13 Reasons Why", and "Autopsy Room Four", a little-known work by Stephen King were the only ones to beat it that is quite impressive.
I was so excited when I learned "We Sold Our Souls" by Grady Hendrix was being published. After reading it, I am just as excited to write how much I enjoyed it. First let me say, I am and always will be, a metalhead.
We Sold Our Souls involves a broken up metal band who did not end on the best of terms.As you can imagine, their reuniting is not everyone sitting around and singing Kumbaya. Hendrix through flashbacks shows how the band broke up and why they need to fight together. I would have loved to hear Dürt Würk play. Mentioned throughout the story are well known heavy metal bands that I have to turn up anytime I hear them. Each chapter's title is the name of a metal album.
The novel did not scary me but it was creepy and definitely worth reading. I will be keeping Grady Hendrix at the top of my "authors to read anything they publish" list.
Published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 1/31/19.
I was so excited when I learned "We Sold Our Souls" by Grady Hendrix was being published. After reading it, I am just as excited to write how much I enjoyed it. First let me say, I am and always will be, a metalhead.
We Sold Our Souls involves a broken up metal band who did not end on the best of terms.As you can imagine, their reuniting is not everyone sitting around and singing Kumbaya. Hendrix through flashbacks shows how the band broke up and why they need to fight together. I would have loved to hear Dürt Würk play. Mentioned throughout the story are well known heavy metal bands that I have to turn up anytime I hear them. Each chapter's title is the name of a metal album.
The novel did not scary me but it was creepy and definitely worth reading. I will be keeping Grady Hendrix at the top of my "authors to read anything they publish" list.
Published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 1/31/19.
Rikki Hammond (33 KP) rated Dobble in Tabletop Games
Jun 6, 2019
Easy to transport (1 more)
Quick games keep it fresh
Chaotic, Silly Fun
I always take Dobble if I'm going round a friends house, or whip it out if people are coming over, as it's always chaotic fun when it's played.
There are five game modes in Dobble, and they all have the same basic premise: either get rid of all of your cards, or have the most cards at the end.
Every card will have a number of different symbols on them (like a clown or spider,) and every card has one symbol that can be found on the other players cards, and you have to find the match before the other players. This can lead to some hectic games, as everyone scrambles to find their matching symbol at the same time.
Games are over quickly, and the different game modes have enough variety in them, to stop them from being too samey. It could be The Well, where players are trying to get rid of their cards into the middle of a pile first, or Hot Potato, where you don't want to be the last player left with everyone elses cards.
All in all, Dobble is a great party game, but if you're looking for a gentle, calm game, this isn't for you ?.
There are five game modes in Dobble, and they all have the same basic premise: either get rid of all of your cards, or have the most cards at the end.
Every card will have a number of different symbols on them (like a clown or spider,) and every card has one symbol that can be found on the other players cards, and you have to find the match before the other players. This can lead to some hectic games, as everyone scrambles to find their matching symbol at the same time.
Games are over quickly, and the different game modes have enough variety in them, to stop them from being too samey. It could be The Well, where players are trying to get rid of their cards into the middle of a pile first, or Hot Potato, where you don't want to be the last player left with everyone elses cards.
All in all, Dobble is a great party game, but if you're looking for a gentle, calm game, this isn't for you ?.
Anne (15130 KP) rated Warcross in Books
Nov 4, 2019
I’m not sure how to review this without spoilers everywhere!!!
This is not what I expected not completely anyway. I can see how you could start the story the way it started and end that way but it still caught me off guard the same.
Now I understand why some people recommend this if you like Ready Player One, but also say it’s completely different because it very much is.
This starts out as fun and games but turns into something much more than that and I can see a lot of parallels to real life here and some of it makes me a little nervous too.
I’m hoping this isn’t too spoilery of a thing to say but this to me was like a fun gamer story turned into big brother is watching you instead. What was once fun and games turns into real life and hidden dangers there with technology kind of idea.
It’s very intense, stressful and a suspenseful fast paced read once you get started.
I would say it’s worth at least checking it out and then you can decide if it’s worth finishing and your kind of story.
I’m still reeling a bit from having barely finished it, but I’m planning to check out the next book to see how the story continues to unfold.
This is not what I expected not completely anyway. I can see how you could start the story the way it started and end that way but it still caught me off guard the same.
Now I understand why some people recommend this if you like Ready Player One, but also say it’s completely different because it very much is.
This starts out as fun and games but turns into something much more than that and I can see a lot of parallels to real life here and some of it makes me a little nervous too.
I’m hoping this isn’t too spoilery of a thing to say but this to me was like a fun gamer story turned into big brother is watching you instead. What was once fun and games turns into real life and hidden dangers there with technology kind of idea.
It’s very intense, stressful and a suspenseful fast paced read once you get started.
I would say it’s worth at least checking it out and then you can decide if it’s worth finishing and your kind of story.
I’m still reeling a bit from having barely finished it, but I’m planning to check out the next book to see how the story continues to unfold.
Rodney Barnes (472 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Monster Hunter World in Video Games
Dec 7, 2019
One of the Best Multiplayers
I did not play any of the first Monster Hunter game. My son played it a lot and loved it. He talked me into getting Monster Hunter World and I am glad he did. You are an elite hunter trying to keep the dangerous monsters from taking over. At the same time however, the Monsters are essential to the ecosystem. It is your typical level up type of game but it delivers on many fronts. I love the story and the so called technology of this universe. If you have trouble taking down a monster....no worries. You can call for backup and have a four player team to go on a hunt. There is not a lack of anything to do. You can gather different types of plants, elements and yes bugs to help craft gear. The only thing I don't like is the time you have to wait to call for help. You can't call for backup on the story missions until after a cut scene. Most times the monster is in your face and attacking you when you can call for backup. I could go and on about this game but I won't. It's worth buying....you won't be disappointed
50 languages
Education and Book
App
Learn 50 languages for free using your native language! 50languages.com contains 100 lessons that...
Labyrinth 2 HD
Games and Entertainment
App
"Labyrinth 2 is one of the absolutely very best games in the App Store. I didn’t know Labyrinth...
Rummy 45 - Remi Etalat
Games and Entertainment
App
This is an online Traditional Rummy Game. You can play anytime, with whom you want, when you want!...
Playing Extra Time
Book
Alan Ball always wanted to be the best. Small in stature, red-haired and fiery, Alan was one of the...
Slipknot: All Hope Is Gone
Book
In 2001, Slipknot Unmasked was the very first biography of a heavy metal phenomenon: a band who...
Don Megson: A Life in Football
Book
Don Megson was one of the best English fullbacks of his generation, and in this book, he recounts...