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David McK (3557 KP) rated Soldier of Fortune (Captain Rawson, #1) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

I picked this book up for something like £2 in The Works (kinda like Bargain Books), and now I know why.

Set during the Wars of Marlborough, I was hoping for an exciting and interesting story during which I might learn something new. Unfortunately, the novel was pretty bland: both in plot and execution. The prose was never really that gripping; none of the characters were that interesting and elements of the plot were just, well, silly.

In short: meh.

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EmersonRose (320 KP) rated A Wrinkle in Time in Books

Nov 20, 2019

Firstly, this was the second time I have read this book, having read it during my childhood. I decided to re-read it in honor of the new movie. I find myself liking this story mostly out of nostalgia. It is a fun adventure and I enjoy the characters and scientific theme. It is a short fun book well worth a read. One of these days I will get around to reading the rest of the books in the series.

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Sew Sweet Creatures: 16 Plush Projects with Accessories

Lark Crafts

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No-one can resist a stitched softie! From a pig clad in a superhero costume to a catnapping kitty...

the memory palace

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From public radio producer, Nate DiMeo, comes The Memory Palace, a finalist for the 2016 Peabody...

At the End of the Century: The Stories of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

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Over the course of her glittering literary career, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote some of the most...

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Virginia Woolf and Livi Mills

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This charming short story by one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century, Virginia...

Little Tales of Misogyny: A Virago Modern Classic

Patricia Highsmith

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Little Tales of Misogyny is Highsmith's legendary, cultish short-story collection. With an eerie...

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.