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ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Books
Jul 5, 2018
You know what, re-reading this with 8year old was eye opening, she was so excited and loved every second and her figuring out what was going on was just a joy to experience, we've now started book 2 together - but upped my rating to 4 instead of 3 because ... experiencing it into someone elses eyes was great
Whooops I forgot to update I read this - it was alright - I had seen the movie though and think that influenced me a bit.. wish I had read the book first - I think the next books will be better - only watched movie #2 once a long while ago and then I don't think I continued with them. It wasn't bad though and daughter now asked to listen to them since I have it on audible that's what we do during supper time - perhaps that's a bad habit - ah well..............
Whooops I forgot to update I read this - it was alright - I had seen the movie though and think that influenced me a bit.. wish I had read the book first - I think the next books will be better - only watched movie #2 once a long while ago and then I don't think I continued with them. It wasn't bad though and daughter now asked to listen to them since I have it on audible that's what we do during supper time - perhaps that's a bad habit - ah well..............
ClareR (5726 KP) rated He Who Drowned the World in Books
Nov 1, 2023
The very worst thing about this series, is that it was only two books - and now it’s over!! I mean, I’m happy to be told that I’m wrong, and that book three is on it’s way. THAT’S how much I loved it.
Zhu Yuanzhang is the Radiant King and is now after the throne she needs to crown herself Emperor. All power to her, I say!
There are battles, feats of cunning to outwit stronger and more numerous enemies, acts of heroism, friendship and love.
This book is my crack, and I would happily have read on and on, but it ended, I was sad, and then I came here to tell you all to go and read it. Because if you haven’t, then you most certainly should.
Oh, and I’m still waiting to be told that there’s a third in the pipeline (🙏🏻!).
Zhu Yuanzhang is the Radiant King and is now after the throne she needs to crown herself Emperor. All power to her, I say!
There are battles, feats of cunning to outwit stronger and more numerous enemies, acts of heroism, friendship and love.
This book is my crack, and I would happily have read on and on, but it ended, I was sad, and then I came here to tell you all to go and read it. Because if you haven’t, then you most certainly should.
Oh, and I’m still waiting to be told that there’s a third in the pipeline (🙏🏻!).
Bubblesreview (110 KP) rated The Alchemist in Books
Feb 12, 2019
Easy read (1 more)
Only 158 pages
Simple language (2 more)
Short
Unbelievable
Short and sweet
My standards were high for this book, everyone refers to it as a 'must read', in a sense it could be, for some people. If you are a bit lost in life, feel like you've hit a wall in your career or life and need a bit of inspiration to carry on and achieve your dreams then this is the book for you.
Don't get me wrong, it did make me smile and it is a beautiful book to read, but it's very short and very simple. The main character is referred to as the boy so you can't really build a relationship with the character, but then I guess that is the moral of the book and the lesson we should take from it.
For me, this book hasn't changed my life, but I feel pretty happy with my life right now so maybe I read it at the wrong time. If I ever become stuck in life and need a lift I will reread this as I feel it could be much more appreciated in times of need
Don't get me wrong, it did make me smile and it is a beautiful book to read, but it's very short and very simple. The main character is referred to as the boy so you can't really build a relationship with the character, but then I guess that is the moral of the book and the lesson we should take from it.
For me, this book hasn't changed my life, but I feel pretty happy with my life right now so maybe I read it at the wrong time. If I ever become stuck in life and need a lift I will reread this as I feel it could be much more appreciated in times of need
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Still Missing in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Wow! This book left me breathless. I feel like I held my breath through the entire thing! It tells the story of Annie a young realtor who is abducted as she wraps up an open house for one of her listings. The story is told through her eyes as she works through her experiences on "The Mountain" with her therapist. She tells about the Freak and parallels reliving the year with him to what is going on in her life now. The story is so real and so raw that at times it is hard to read. I read a great deal of it through tears, but still it was hard to put down.
J. M. Welch (2 KP) rated Amazon Kindle in Apps
Feb 3, 2018
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Smashbomb in Apps
Mar 7, 2018
I now have a direction in life!
I love Smashbomb. It's so much fun to share your views and read the ratings of others.
I don't always agree with everyone, but that's part of the fun, right?
The community continues to grow and I'm so happy to be a very small part of it!
I don't always agree with everyone, but that's part of the fun, right?
The community continues to grow and I'm so happy to be a very small part of it!
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Meet Me in Monaco in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Woohoo! This is my 300th book review! See what I thought of this historical, biographical, women's fiction novel that is being touted as a "summer read" (because of the romance aspect) but I call it "Heaven Scent" (and no, that's not a misspelling) on my blog now! https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/07/12/heaven-scent/
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Two Dukes are Better Than One in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I am still on the fence about this one. On one hand, I enjoy historical menage a trois much more than contemporary ones. That being said, this one did have its faults. While I enjoyed the dynamic between the two male leads, I didnt feel much chemistry between them and the heroine.The mysticism aspect also came off as convenient writing. It could have really added to the story but instead it just seemed to excuse why things were the way were without much explanation.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.
Merissa (12051 KP) rated The 101 Dalmatians (The Hundred and One Dalmatians, #1) in Books
Dec 17, 2018
What can I say about this book except that it is excellent and so much better than the films, doesn't matter which film, take your pick!
I first read this as a child and loved it straight away. Dodie Smith has a way of writing a scene that you see it in your head with no problems or difficulties whatsoever.
I now read it to me 5 and 3 year olds and they love it too. There was some confusion to begin with as they had seen Disney so didn't understand why there were 3 adults to begin with, but we soon got past that.
For me, this is a timeless classic that can be passed down from generation to generation.
I first read this as a child and loved it straight away. Dodie Smith has a way of writing a scene that you see it in your head with no problems or difficulties whatsoever.
I now read it to me 5 and 3 year olds and they love it too. There was some confusion to begin with as they had seen Disney so didn't understand why there were 3 adults to begin with, but we soon got past that.
For me, this is a timeless classic that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Bookworm1985 (2 KP) rated The Mister in Books
Jun 25, 2019
Can't wait for another
When I started this book I did see a few similarities from the Grey books and was a bit oh no about it but. As I continued to read I began to fall in love with the new characters and their lives within the storyline. By the last few chapters I couldn't put it down and then it ended and I was left wanting to know more and what happens next alot like the end of each Grey book.
Can't wait to see if there is a next book and to read it
Can't wait to see if there is a next book and to read it