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alex (68 KP) rated The Lightning Thief in Books
Jul 14, 2017
Fun and fast paced
As the first in five this book is a great introduction to the series, with a continued series of another 5 books released as well. I absolutely loved these books and the characters, especially in the second series despite being older than the target demographic. Highly recommend the series if you are into action and adventure books with quick humor and a dash of romance subplot.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Into the Water in Books
Jul 26, 2017
Unusual, not as good as first but intriguing twist
Very unusual story, with Paula Hawkins using a similar back and forth narrative with several narrators as in Girl On A Train. The difference being there are more than one primary characters and the neurotic protagonist is played down far more than in her previous novel. And there are numerous subplots which actually confused the entire story and does not seem to thread together very well. It would have been better with less complications.
Mothergamer (1607 KP) rated Assassin's Creed Syndicate in Video Games
Aug 1, 2017
Good game mechanics with the battle system (1 more)
Good story
Free run still needs a bit of work (1 more)
A couple of missions are frustrating due to odd camera angles
Great Game
Great game. The game mechanics are much better here and the story is fantastic. Being able to switch between the two main characters makes it incredibly interesting. The story is pretty good as well.
Read the full Mother Gamer review here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2016/01/assassins-creed-syndicate-and-jack.html
Read the full Mother Gamer review here: http://lorrie28-mothergamer.blogspot.com/2016/01/assassins-creed-syndicate-and-jack.html
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated You Don't Know Me in Books
Aug 9, 2017
Very good idea, at times a little tedious
This is a well-written, dialogue based novel, constructed coherently highlighting the theme of gang culture in the UK and the pitfalls of being surrounded by it. While the premise of this novel is superb, after a while the protagonist's monologue becomes a little tedious and I ended up losing focus. It's heartfelt, no doubt, understanding the circumstances of how he ended up in the dock. Good idea but falls a little short.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Hunger Games (2012) in Movies
Aug 15, 2017
Good Sfx (2 more)
Jennifer Lawrence
High production values
I haven't read the book so I can't compare to that. It's a well made film with a big production and talented cast. Tiny bit surprised at being a 12a rating, it's basically teenagers fighting to the death by killing each other off! Also a theme similar to many films, @Insurgent (2015) Battle Royale, @The Condemned (2007) . So not that original but decent enough to check it out.
Illustrated to attract a young child, the advanced colours chosen to identify the alphabet are way beyond what most younger children and even many adults will ever want or need. But, with that being said, there is never any harm in expanding a youngsters vocabulary by introducing a more complex concept that red isn't always called red, nor is marigold always a flower. As for jade, quartz, turquoise and razzamatazz, well they are cool words whatever the colour they are attached to.
Illustrated to attract a young child, the advanced colours chosen to identify the alphabet are way beyond what most younger children and even many adults will ever want or need. But, with that being said, there is never any harm in expanding a youngsters vocabulary by introducing a more complex concept that red isn't always called red, nor is marigold always a flower. As for jade, quartz, turquoise and razzamatazz, well they are cool words whatever the colour they are attached to.
Alexandria (2 KP) rated Tower Of Dawn in Books
Jan 24, 2018
I thought this book would ruin the Throne of Glass series as Chaol was one of my least favourite characters up to that point but it astounded me in being really gripping, following both chaols problems as well as Nesryn and new character Yrene Towers who are both far more interesting characters than Chaol in my opinion. As always Sarah J Maas writes beautifully with plots you could never hope to see coming. Can't wait for the next installment in the series.
Ashley Catron (66 KP) rated Being Me (Inside Out #2) in Books
Mar 14, 2018
The second book in the "Inside Out" series, "being Me" is just as great, if not better, than the first book. Lisa Renee Jones expands on the relationship dynamics between Sara and Chris and Sara and Mark, and it is fantastic. The ending is another cliff hanger, just like in the first book, but the ending will definitely shock and surprise you. Great book for spicing up your sex life as well, if you are into a beginner BDSM relationship.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Queens of Geek in Books
Jul 5, 2018
I loved this so much - being a huge nerd I totaly related to the content (though not the youtube/actor thing) but I'd totaly go see my fav youtubers in person (not a stalker or anything) and the anxiety rep was great in this - for me anyway - it was totaly relatable and I need more - immediately need more - I think it's a definite must read - the two opposite love story angles in one book - so well done, I loved every second!