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Being a smokejumper is a dream of mine like being a storm chaser. At 43 I don't think I will ever jump into a fire so I will have to be satisfied reading about it. This is a well told story that not only tells what it is like to be a smokejumper but also the history of this elite group. I now need to research the Triple Nickels. This book, like any good book, has led to more reading exploration. I highly recommend this book so you too may live another life.
  
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Nadine Shah recommended Little Voice (1998) in Movies (curated)

 
Little Voice (1998)
Little Voice (1998)
1998 | International, Comedy, Drama
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"A film that absolutely nails the experience of really wanting to perform – that feeling that you’re weird to do so when you’re not being encouraged – and of music being a brilliant form of escape. Even though I’m not working-class, the story described a world and an attitude to women I knew well. It’s also about finding your identity through music, how you can find your own voice through singing other people’s songs. I used to do that myself as a child, trying to become Tina Turner by singing Private Dancer!"

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Escape from Bythos
Escape from Bythos
Phil Tucker | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Excellent short story (read in under an hour) telling some of the background to the full Chronicles of the Black Gate series.
While the short story doesn't go into much detail on the world, races, geography etc this doesn't hinder enjoyment as a standalone work, as well as being a nice opener for the series as a whole.
  
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Dean (6925 KP) rated Cursed (2005) in Movies

Feb 21, 2018  
Cursed (2005)
Cursed (2005)
2005 | Horror
This looked to be a sure winner. With a young popular cast, directed by Wes Craven and about werewolves what more could you want. Well quite a bit, it has some good moments but overall the plot is very weak and the SFX not as great as you would expect. It ends up being predictable and a bit camp.
  
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KarenRC (6 KP) rated The Second Cup in Books

Jul 23, 2018  
The Second Cup
The Second Cup
Sarah Marie Graye | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book is an enlightening read, making you think about subjects or feelings that you might normally find uncomfortable. The general theme is around depression and suicide, but it is handled well. The 4 different character perspectives made the story feel a little thinly spread and may have benefited from being from just one or two perspectives.
  
She's Out of My League (2010)
She's Out of My League (2010)
2010 | Comedy, Drama
A decent quite funny and entertaining rom-com. It's not too rude, raunchy and thankfully not that cheesy either. I wasn't expecting much, and while not being laugh out loud from start to finish it's funny enough to keep you interested to the end. The characters make this film and raise it well above most rom-coms.
  
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Lizzi Lewins (73 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Fallout 4 in Video Games

Dec 23, 2018  
Fallout 4
Fallout 4
2017 | Role-Playing
I've enjoyed all the fallout games so far and wasn't disappointed by fallout 4. It does feel different to the previous games but that doesn't take away from it. I love the settlement building aspect as well, although being limited on what you can build did slightly take away from the enjoyment. Overall though I love this game.
  
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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Room in Apps

Nov 13, 2019  
The Room
The Room
Games
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
App Rating
Clever. (0 more)
Excellent
You will just spend the entire time playing this game saying "that's so clever" and it really is. Beautifully designed game full of puzzles and clues in atmospherically designed room to teste your resolve. It is one of the most clever games on your smartphone as well as being one of the most unique.