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Trish (4 KP) rated Rich and Pretty in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I read reviews before reading the book so I knew not to expect anything big. Going in with less expectation brought with it a very thought provoking book for me! I am still in shock that it was written by a man.
This book is the story of friendship between two women from childhood into adulthood. It is real. The struggle is real. Their lives are real. Nothing happens except life. It made me re examine my friendships and feel better about how our relationships have changed and evolved. So refreshing to read something real.
This book is the story of friendship between two women from childhood into adulthood. It is real. The struggle is real. Their lives are real. Nothing happens except life. It made me re examine my friendships and feel better about how our relationships have changed and evolved. So refreshing to read something real.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Tigris & Euphrates in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
The best edition of one of the best, must-own board games in the world.
Tigris & Euphrates is one of my favourite games of the last twenty years, and a true classic of the modern boardgame era. Looking at the BGG rankings again, I find it an affront that it is not in the top-20 like it once used to be. Its current edition is the best that has ever been published. This is a must-buy; that's just it.
Reviewer: Antonios S
Read the review here: https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/17/17021.phtml
Tigris & Euphrates is one of my favourite games of the last twenty years, and a true classic of the modern boardgame era. Looking at the BGG rankings again, I find it an affront that it is not in the top-20 like it once used to be. Its current edition is the best that has ever been published. This is a must-buy; that's just it.
Reviewer: Antonios S
Read the review here: https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/17/17021.phtml
HLD (99 KP) rated Drive (2011) in Movies
Mar 10, 2018
You go in expecting a fast paced action thriller, but you get something completely different. It's not a cliché. (2 more)
A good ensemble of actors who all bring in solid performances
As many people mention; the soundtrack is absurdly good. Fitting in beautifully with each melodramatic scene
Go in open minded. Suggesting this film to friends, I have always received varied mixed reviews. Not everyone is going to like it (1 more)
The slow pacing, limited conversation, and overabundance of intense eye contact might be a little too "different" for some to enjoy the movie
Go watch it
Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated Penpal in Books
Jun 21, 2018
I had heard about this book time and time again over the past couple of years on reddit so when I finally got my hands onto a copy I had to dive in. I love all things horror, and this was the perfect amount of genuine creepiness and true psychological suspense. I've seen a few rough reviews based on the author's writing but I disagree. It was easy to read for me and had just the right amount of emotion in it for me. I would love to see more from this author!
Jo (37 KP) rated The Upside of Unrequited in Books
Oct 6, 2018
This is one of those books where, although I really enjoyed reading it, I then went and checked a couple of negative reviews and thought 'yeah, I agree with many of your points'.
So, my actual rating is, like, 3.5.
Because, okay, I liked the writing style, I loved Reid, the diversity was fab, and it was full of smooshy fuzz-filled moments, but...
I feel Will's vagueness deserves the deduction of half a point.
Molly's repetitive whines lose this another half.
And, then, the ending did fall rather flat.
So, my actual rating is, like, 3.5.
Because, okay, I liked the writing style, I loved Reid, the diversity was fab, and it was full of smooshy fuzz-filled moments, but...
I feel Will's vagueness deserves the deduction of half a point.
Molly's repetitive whines lose this another half.
And, then, the ending did fall rather flat.
Christine A. (965 KP) rated Thirteen Reasons Why in Books
Nov 14, 2018
Powerful! It shows how our interactions really affects others.
I don't think this glamorizes suicide. After reading the book, I read some of the reviews that trashed it for that reason. I think it shows one girl's thought process that led her to commit suicide.
I went through the extremely painful process of helping a family pick up the pieces of their shattered lives because of a suicide. What they went through and continue to get through sucks! As the book pointed out, our actions affect others. Suicide affects more than just one person.
I don't think this glamorizes suicide. After reading the book, I read some of the reviews that trashed it for that reason. I think it shows one girl's thought process that led her to commit suicide.
I went through the extremely painful process of helping a family pick up the pieces of their shattered lives because of a suicide. What they went through and continue to get through sucks! As the book pointed out, our actions affect others. Suicide affects more than just one person.
Greenie (23 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Jan 19, 2019
Easy to read (2 more)
Short chapters
Characters
Couldn't put it down!!
This book had mixed reviews from the book club I'm a member of, I wasn't really expecting to enjoy it but thought I'd give it a go.
I was pleasantly surprised, I barely put it down and finished it in two days.
It follows the Character of Lale, how he tries to keep his family safe, how he survives the camps and how he is separated from the girl he loves. I found the characters likeable and it was an easy read.
I was pleasantly surprised, I barely put it down and finished it in two days.
It follows the Character of Lale, how he tries to keep his family safe, how he survives the camps and how he is separated from the girl he loves. I found the characters likeable and it was an easy read.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Sinner - Season 1 in TV
Dec 20, 2018 (Updated Dec 21, 2018)
Jessica Biel & Bill Pullman (1 more)
Great story
Must watch TV
A truly binge worthy TV programme that will whizz by at just 8 episodes long. I had heard many good reviews for this and highly rated by TV critics as well. It has a very good gripping storyline that will hook you in. As slowly more is revealed over time and in flashbacks why an apparently random act of violence has a lot more to it. Great acting from the leads as well. If you like crime thrillers then check this out!
Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated The Divergent Series 2-Book Collection (Divergent, #1-2) in Books
Jan 23, 2020
The reviews were posted separately on my blog and Goodreads.
<b>Divergent</b>
Blog: <a href="http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-divergent-by-veronica-roth.html">http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-divergent-by-veronica-roth.html</a>;
Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/436248317">http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/436248317</a>;
<b>Insurgent</b>
Blog: <a href="http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-insurgent-by-veronica-roth.html">http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-insurgent-by-veronica-roth.html</a>;
Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/405910598">http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/405910598<a>;
<b>Divergent</b>
Blog: <a href="http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-divergent-by-veronica-roth.html">http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-divergent-by-veronica-roth.html</a>;
Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/436248317">http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/436248317</a>;
<b>Insurgent</b>
Blog: <a href="http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-insurgent-by-veronica-roth.html">http://bookwyrming-thoughts.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-insurgent-by-veronica-roth.html</a>;
Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/405910598">http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/405910598<a>;