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Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1)
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1)
Eoin Colfer | 2001 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.5 (25 Ratings)
Book Rating
Hearing recently that, due to the Covid-19 situation that has swept the world and (as of 2020) has caused the majority of affected countries to go into full-on Lockdown mode, the planned cinema release of Kenneth Branagh's film of the same name would instead be released on their streaming platform Disney+, I thought I would go back and re-read the novel for the first time in about a decade or so.

And, I have to say, while it's enjoyable enough, it's also pretty forgettable, which might explain why I never read any of the sequels. I'd be interested, however, in how this translates to a different medium and - if, as planned - there are any other films based on those sequels, I may hunt them out.
  
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Morgan Sheppard (926 KP) created a post

Oct 25, 2021  
CALLING ALL BOOK READERS!

I am looking for independent book reviewers, who in return for a free review copy, would be willing to post a review to help guide future readers in whether or not to purchase a copy.

Reviewers should be prepared to write a fair and balanced review and to post this on a book platform such as Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, Google Books etc. If you also have your own website where you regularly post book reviews, that would also be wonderful.

I request that every reviewer clearly states that their review was undertaken in exchange for a free review copy provided by the author.

I’ve created a simple form where you can get in touch and express interest in receiving a review copy. - https://forms.gle/7FSRKubpsWVXnXMA9
     
Gunjack
Gunjack
Shooter
If you are a fan of the EVE Universe and the Playstation VR, then you will want to check out Gunjack by CCP Games. The game cast players as a gunner on an orbital platform which must help ward off never ending waves of enemies.

Once strapped into your chair, the V.R. experience gives you lots of eye candy as you see the inner workings of the station and move into position.

Mixing old and new, the game sends enemies at players in waves, and using your head to aim, players can unleash a fury of energy and ballistic weapons upon enemies that appear.

Of course you have to be selective with your shots as there is a cool down phase and you do not want to be caught when one of the bigger enemies appear.

Players will also be able to obtain powerful one shot weapons during combat as well as debris which can be used to provide players with additional protection against attacks.

The waves of enemies increase in difficulty which forces players to alter their strategy in order to get the best results. The game is available for all VR platforms and those wishing to play it on the go are able to as well on the Android platform with supporting hardware. The value price is also a big plus for the game as well.

Some gamers may cite a lack of depth to the game but it is important to note that the game was built from the ground up for VR. It was designed to be a fun and affordable VR game which combines the retro shooters of old with the modern VR technology. From the solid action to great graphics, Gunjack is a welcome mix of nostalgia and action and is well worth a look.

http://sknr.net/2017/02/22/gunjack/
  
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Smashbomb (4683 KP) created a post

May 13, 2017 (Updated May 13, 2017)  
SMASHBOMB NEWS

Just a little update to all our Smashbombers - the books category is now live!

Thousands of books ready for you to rate online, from baffling mysteries to scandalous romance novels. You’re just one step closer to finding your fellow book soulmate!

Haven’t got any favourites? No need to worry (we’ve got your back!) Simply use the ‘Recommend Me’ feature, type in a key word and the recommendations will start flooding in. If you love the recommendation, be sure to add it to your top 10/20 list.

Unique ways to use Smashbomb:

-Create a custom list for a book club/society
-You're a teacher? Connect with students to recommend must read novels
- Use Smashbomb as a platform to save and rate all the books you have read (imagine the horror of forgetting…)

There’s a feature to suit everyone.
     
eBay: Buy, Sell & Save Money
eBay: Buy, Sell & Save Money
Lifestyle, Shopping, Utilities
4
7.7 (74 Ratings)
App Rating
Huge range of goods at reasonable prices (1 more)
Buyer protection
Buyer protection can be abused (2 more)
Ebay supports the buyer almost exclusively over the seller
Fake goods accounts are not shut down
Brilliant for buyers, poor for sellers.
This app is one I use daily for buying. However, if you are selling I have found that:
1) People want something for nothing.. and I mean nothing.
2) Buyers can abuse ebays buyer protection policy
3) Ebay protects buyer over seller.

I would not recommend this platform for selling day to day items. I have sold on it for many years and have watched it change. Although I have excellent buyer feedback I still have to refund buyers who make false or innacurate claims about goods. It leaves you out of pocket and is generally a waste of your time.
  
Goodnight, Brian
Goodnight, Brian
Steven Manchester | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
2
2.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The concept of this book originally interested me and I found the first few chapters where the tragedy that caused Brian's disability is uncovered takes place moving. However, I quickly grew tired of Mama and found her a very manufactured, unrealistic character who was just too "perfect". Her "clever" answers in how to bring out the best in Brian and the myriad of problems the rest of the family faced seemed to serve no other purpose than to allow the author a platform from which to preach at us. This, in my opinion, was painfully unsubtle and fiction should not be used as a vehicle for moralising, but to merely describe the experiences of characters, their feelings and reactions which provoke thoughts and empathy within the reader. I did not finish this book as the sermonesque style ultimately became unbearable!
  
The Pumilio Child
The Pumilio Child
Judy McInerney | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Ya Ling is kidnapped from her well-off Chinese family and sold in to slavery in 15th century Italy. Mantegna, a Renaissance artist, buys her with money that he can't really afford to spend, and takes her home to a very disapproving wife and household.
Ya Ling is admirable calm and stoic through all of her trials and tribulations, and eventually work as a respected healer, as her family taught her back in China.
The author really makes you feel for the characters in her novel - pity and later pride for Ya Ling, and hatred for some of the less virtuous male characters. It's a book that reflects the times very well: men, and men in the church especially, hold all the cards. Women are held in very low esteem. And women who are in any way different from the accepted norms are in danger of the ecclesiastical courts.
I read this on 'The Pigeonhole', a social reading platform, and really enjoyed the whole experience.
  
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Ruth Angharad (2 KP) rated Instagram in Apps

May 24, 2019  
Instagram
Instagram
Communication, Photo & Video, Social Networking
8
8.2 (362 Ratings)
App Rating
Stories, making things private, hashtags, being able to use other apps with it. (0 more)
When its good, its very good but when its bad, its horrid.
I have been using instagram for about 7 years now and when it first came out I wasn't too sure if I liked the idea of it ... its basically facebook but with photos which is fine. I use instagram now as one of my most used apps and I enjoy watching peoples stories, connecting with people easily and I can watch the search page for hours sometimes.
However when there are problems with instagram they can be horrendous! It can log you out, freeze your phone completely and there are areas of instagram that are so dark and mentally quite disturbing that it could cause real distress. This would be something I would watch and manage carefully especially with children but it is overall an amazing platform.
  
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Mothergamer (1517 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Genshin Impact in Video Games

Nov 23, 2020  
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact
2020 | Action/Adventure, Role-Playing
A fun free to play open world gacha game. The nice thing is you don't have to spend money in the game if you don't want to. It gives you a lot of freedom to explore and earn the in-game currency by doing daily quests and the main story quests. You can also play mutliplayer with your friends and it is cross platform so everyone can play together no matter what they play the game on. The story isn't anything complicated. It's simple and easy to follow, but it is a good story and it's fun just exploring everywhere. The only drawback is the higher endgame level grinding in the game gets to be a bit of a chore with limited resources that take a long time to regenerate. Other than that, the game is great and offers a lot of things to do with the main story, side quests, and events. You can read more here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2020/11/adventures-with-genshin-impact.html
  
The People on Platform 5 (UK); Iona Everson’s Rules for Commuting (USA)
The People on Platform 5 (UK); Iona Everson’s Rules for Commuting (USA)
Clare Pooley | 2022 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Romance
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The People on Platform 5 was a truly fabulous read on The Pigeonhole, and not a book I would have picked up to read if left to myself - which is the joy of The Pigeonhole!

Six very different people take the same train every day, never talking to one another (or anyone else - this is an English train, after all!), and it’s not until one of them chokes on a grape, that the ice is broken.

These people are a great cross-section of people you might meet on a train, all with relatable problems, and the train setting was such a good idea. It showed how although we all try to ignore one another on public transport, people are generally more than happy to listen in to other peoples conversations and lend a hand if necessary!

I really enjoyed immersing myself in the lives of Iona and her fellow travellers every day, and felt bereft when the ten day serialisation was over. A recommended read!