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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Flash Boys in Books
Jul 30, 2017
Very interesting, but complicated as audiobook
Listened on Audible.co.uk
You really need a lot of background information to make any sense of this. I feel this requires reading, scanning back and digesting the material because it's difficult to follow if you miss one small part. While it is important, I wish I had read this instead. Imagine listening to the Big Short. Very similar themes are raised, but including the tech side of how banks and investors manipulate the system.
You really need a lot of background information to make any sense of this. I feel this requires reading, scanning back and digesting the material because it's difficult to follow if you miss one small part. While it is important, I wish I had read this instead. Imagine listening to the Big Short. Very similar themes are raised, but including the tech side of how banks and investors manipulate the system.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Goodbye, Vitamin in Books
Sep 5, 2017
Poignant look at how Alzheimer's affects an entire family
A wonderful but tragic look into the downward spiral of a professor with Alzheimer's through the perspective of his daughter. With short bursts of journal entries and quirky anecdotes, she documents how quickly his health deteriorates. It's bittersweet for the most part, given the nature of the subject but it is juxtaposed with the unravelling of her own life, which becomes less significant when she focuses on her father. A great read.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Reckless Seduction (Reckless, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
i went into this having no clue if i would like it or not and ended up falling head over heels in love with this story.. it was a quick easy read.. but i loved the may/december of it.. and also the wonderfulness of what one wants he will get haha.. i also loved the second half which was like a short story to let us know what had been happening. it was amazing and im glad i got to review it
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2206 KP) rated Blind Dates can be Murder (Smart Chick Mysteries, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Finally ready to get back into the dating game, Jo agrees to a blind date. Her date is short, fat, bald, and part way through dinner, dead. But when Jo finds herself targeted by the killer, she ramps up her efforts to bring the person to justice. Another great book that keeps the suspense building until the very last page.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-blind-dates-can-be-murder.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-blind-dates-can-be-murder.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) rated The Long Walk in Books
Dec 5, 2018
The main character (1 more)
The idea
One of my favourite King stories
This is one of the best Stephen King stories I have read. It has an eerie, creepy feel to it, which keeps you hanging on till the end. Not everything is explained, but that's what makes a good short story, when they leave it up to your magination to fill in the gaps. All the Bachman Books are good, this one is the best; it is King at his best.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Becoming Superman in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of Becoming Superman from HarperCollins Publishers through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wow, this book was exceptional. The beginning was horrifying but somehow entrancing in a way that all survivor stories are.
Joe Straczynski made a choice and by Grabthars hammer he stuck with it.
The raw determination espoused is nothing short of inspiring.
I don't think I can put into words how much this book touched me and I am so glad to have read it.
Wow, this book was exceptional. The beginning was horrifying but somehow entrancing in a way that all survivor stories are.
Joe Straczynski made a choice and by Grabthars hammer he stuck with it.
The raw determination espoused is nothing short of inspiring.
I don't think I can put into words how much this book touched me and I am so glad to have read it.
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Mr. Jaguar in Books
Jan 8, 2021
3.5 stars.
I'll be honest and say that I've been eyeing this book for a while. I like to read short stories between, and sometimes during, my longer books to break them up a little to keep boredom away.
I finally caved and downloaded it yesterday and you know what? I actually enjoyed the story.
It would have been a four star rating if the ending hadn't been so quick. If it had been drawn out a little more I'd have been happier.
I'll be honest and say that I've been eyeing this book for a while. I like to read short stories between, and sometimes during, my longer books to break them up a little to keep boredom away.
I finally caved and downloaded it yesterday and you know what? I actually enjoyed the story.
It would have been a four star rating if the ending hadn't been so quick. If it had been drawn out a little more I'd have been happier.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated More Than Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker #2) in Books
Jan 8, 2021
I loved the first book in this series, giving it 4.5 stars. This one fell a little short for me. It still had some awesome Jamie and Ryan moments but the rest of the storyline didn't really tempt me in. The superhero bit was, I guess, then next logical step but I wasn't that thrilled by the idea of it. Neither about Teddy's appearance.
I can't not read the last book but I'm not in that much of a hurry to do so.
I can't not read the last book but I'm not in that much of a hurry to do so.