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Oct 1, 2017
From clean living, to living with a clean mind, The New York Times has compiled their pick of the crop of health books in the past year.
Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End
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For most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn't matter whether...
10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!
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The New York Times bestselling 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse will jump-start your weight loss,...
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Zero Sugar Diet
David Zinczenko and Stephen Perrine
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Lose up to a pound a day and curb your craving for sweets with...
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Green Smoothies for Life
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A brand-new meal plan that will assist readers with incorporating green smoothies into their...
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Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods
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The highly anticipated new release from the groundbreaking, New York Times best-selling author of...
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Sensitivemuse (246 KP) rated Caraval in Books
Oct 1, 2017
Great magical world with dark undertones
What I loved the most about the book was the setting of Caraval. It’s so beautifully descriptive it feels like a magical place. You’re taken back to the feeling when you were a wee little one and you’re in Disneyland for the first time in your life. It’s that magical feel good feeling that comes back to you when you’re reading the book. At the same time you know things aren’t what they seem and there’s some dark undertones to Caraval. It’s hard not to get swept away (as they have warned you) because everything seems so real and fun.
I loved the plot throughout the book. Like Scarlett, you had doubts as to whether things were real or not. By the time you finished the novel you were still doubting what was real and what wasn’t. Scarlett was at times frustrating and irritating. She hesitated at the wrong times and didn’t listen to anyone when she really needed to. Argh. You wanted to jump in and drag her to point her to the right direction. I didn’t really see her well with Julian because I really saw Julian as more of a means to an end because he guided her throughout the game. However I have to admit, I liked it when he called her ‘Crimson’ it suited his personality at the time (I hope he doesn’t stop calling her that, it adds more to their characters.)
The last few pages of the novel though. Wow. You’re blown away and you’ll have your heart wrenched and torn out of your chest and then it’s put back in. Yet it doesn’t feel the same anymore and you’re left with more questions and wanting more. OH MY GOD I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE SECOND BOOK! I NEED ANSWERS!
Greatly recommended. Immerse yourself into the world and enjoy. You’ll probably get carried away like I did. Get ready for some good twists that are gut wrenching. You’re not left the same after reading it.
I loved the plot throughout the book. Like Scarlett, you had doubts as to whether things were real or not. By the time you finished the novel you were still doubting what was real and what wasn’t. Scarlett was at times frustrating and irritating. She hesitated at the wrong times and didn’t listen to anyone when she really needed to. Argh. You wanted to jump in and drag her to point her to the right direction. I didn’t really see her well with Julian because I really saw Julian as more of a means to an end because he guided her throughout the game. However I have to admit, I liked it when he called her ‘Crimson’ it suited his personality at the time (I hope he doesn’t stop calling her that, it adds more to their characters.)
The last few pages of the novel though. Wow. You’re blown away and you’ll have your heart wrenched and torn out of your chest and then it’s put back in. Yet it doesn’t feel the same anymore and you’re left with more questions and wanting more. OH MY GOD I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE SECOND BOOK! I NEED ANSWERS!
Greatly recommended. Immerse yourself into the world and enjoy. You’ll probably get carried away like I did. Get ready for some good twists that are gut wrenching. You’re not left the same after reading it.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class in Books
Oct 1, 2017
Detailed at times, but loses thread in the end
This is an important read in terms of understanding how the current generation of the working class has continued to be victimised especially after the rule of Margaret Thatcher.
From the miners' strikes and Hillsborough, to the modern day label of Chav, the working class have been vilified in order to divide, rule and exploit. Owen Jones explains the ideology fairly well but falls short in providing detailed figures.
And while I agree with most of what he says, including the working class should all stick together, there were some elements that he defends including racists such as Jade Goody, that I could not get on board with. Good, but slightly disappointing.
From the miners' strikes and Hillsborough, to the modern day label of Chav, the working class have been vilified in order to divide, rule and exploit. Owen Jones explains the ideology fairly well but falls short in providing detailed figures.
And while I agree with most of what he says, including the working class should all stick together, there were some elements that he defends including racists such as Jade Goody, that I could not get on board with. Good, but slightly disappointing.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated A United Kingdom (2017) in Movies
Oct 1, 2017
One of the greatest love stories in the past century
Rarely can you make a claim that a true relationship is the greatest love story in the past century until you hear about Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth.
As an African chieftain of Bechuanaland, now Botswana, Khama was studying law in the UK before meeting Ruth, a secretary and daughter to a British Army captain. Even after the Second World War interracial couples faced much prejudice, but none so much as a king of a British protectorate and an ordinary white woman.
Facing many trials and tribulations, even exile from his own country thanks to the British relationship with the then apartheid nation of South Africa, the couple attempt to endure endless hardships to be the rightful rulers of Botswana.
It's always magnificent when you hear these stories are based on real life events. The Notebook has nothing on this.
As an African chieftain of Bechuanaland, now Botswana, Khama was studying law in the UK before meeting Ruth, a secretary and daughter to a British Army captain. Even after the Second World War interracial couples faced much prejudice, but none so much as a king of a British protectorate and an ordinary white woman.
Facing many trials and tribulations, even exile from his own country thanks to the British relationship with the then apartheid nation of South Africa, the couple attempt to endure endless hardships to be the rightful rulers of Botswana.
It's always magnificent when you hear these stories are based on real life events. The Notebook has nothing on this.
GameCritics (290 KP) rated XCOM 2: War of the Chosen in Video Games
Oct 1, 2017
The Chosen (2 more)
Makes you care about your squads even more
Overhauls the base game magnificently
Audio bugs (2 more)
Framerate stuttering
Repeating cutscenes
War of the Chosen overhauls the already fabulous XCOM 2 and turns it into absolutely essential fare. The introduction of the Chosen, the soldier bonding system, and the photobooth mode
Critic- Neil Bolt
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.psu.com/review/34260/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen-review
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.psu.com/review/34260/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen-review
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Retro City Rampage DX in Video Games
Oct 1, 2017
This is the third time we've reviewed this game, on each occasion a more feature-packed and improved iteration. Despite its 2010 roots - and pop culture references to match that time - it stands up extremely well
Critic- Thomas Whitehead
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/retro_city_rampage_dx?utm_source=nintendolife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=review-notification
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/retro_city_rampage_dx?utm_source=nintendolife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=review-notification
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Mountain Between Us (2017) in Movies
Oct 1, 2017
The Mountain Between Us starts creeping into fantasy — a sensation that becomes more pronounced once Alex and Ben act on their growing attraction. Abu-Assad can’t quite puncture the setup’s romance-novel phoniness, no matter the clear affection
Critic- Tim Grierson
Original Score: 6 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-mountain-between-us-toronto-review/5122224.article
Original Score: 6 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-mountain-between-us-toronto-review/5122224.article