David McK (3649 KP) rated Blue Moon Rising (Forest Kingdom #1) in Books
Jun 24, 2022
this was my favourite book.
That was back in the early 90s, back when I was in my tweens and back before I had discovered the likes of Terry Pratchett or Bernard Cornwell.
I then lost track of the author for a good two decades or so, only recently re-discovering him when I happened to chance across the 'GraphicAudio' version of the novel on Audible.
I did wonder what a GraphicAudio meant: simply that it was fully dramatized with a full cast, background music, sound effects etc etc - basically, everything but the actual visual aspect! - instead of only one, maybe two, no more than a handful of people reading the story.
As for that story? Firmly in the fantasy genre - Princes, dragons, unicorns, Princesses, magic, royal politics et al - however I do remember when I first read it all those years ago thinking that I had never come across anything quite like it before. That still holds true to this day: yes, it does have all those familiar elements of a classic Good vs Evil story, but the real delight is in the subverting of expectations, and in the story of Rupert and Julia and the DarkWood / Blue Moon.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated When Dreams Come True in Books
Jun 18, 2018
This book is a fairly simple plot with not much happening but this did not in any way make the book boring. It was a quick read with characters who were relatable. I wish the plot line was more explained and fully developed. The writing struggled a bit with not having a uniquing voice and the dialogue was a bit unrealistic.
Other than the underdeveloped plot and unrealistic dialogue, When Dreams Come True was a good read.
I give this book 3/5 stars.
I received this book from Gingersnap books via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
Merissa (13585 KP) rated Our little secret in Books
Dec 17, 2018
I take my hat off to Duncan Fairhurst for writing down this account and showing himself in a true light, rather than trying to hide parts of it. I wish him all the best for the future and congratulate him on the choices he has made and the choices he still has to make. He has turned himself around.
The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas
Book
Anand Giridharadas's deeply moving new work of narrative non-fiction tells the story of Raisuddin...
American Scream: The Bill Hicks Story
10.0
Rate It
Book
He was a radical stand up who dared to question the values of small town America and the evils of...
The Cartel
Book
From the bestselling author of the acclaimed The Power of the Dog comes The Cartel, a gripping...
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post
May 19, 2022
Christmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage
Book
Discover Suzanne Lambert's magical true story of love and motherhood in Christmas at the Ragdoll...
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
6.3
Rate It
TV Show Watch
“TIME: The Kalief Browder Story” is a documentary series chronicling the life of a 16 year-old...
True crime crime documentary
Moodyhydra (3 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Oct 2, 2018 (Updated Oct 2, 2018)
I found myself smiling at the stolen moments shared between new lovers and then crying at the horrors and injustice these poor people endured, and that the lucky (if we can all them that) survived. The horrors they had to see and things they had to do to survive and then live with after is something we will never understand. This story is not only one of horror and death, but also of bravery, resilliance and above all LOVE. To know that love can be found even in a place like this the darkest of places was inspiring. The way it was written was beautifull and respectfull to the memory of those it involved. Definitely a book everyone should read.