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HyruleBalverine (16 KP) rated Journey to the Centre of the Earth in Books

Feb 19, 2018

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A classic tale that's written from a scientist's point of view

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I'm not sure if it's the writing style of Jules Verne, how the book was translated, or just how the book was written (since the main character / narrator is supposed to be a scientist), but this story reads much like a text book to me. I don't mind so much that the story is slow (not much really happens until the half way point or later, and what does happen is fairly tame), but this writing style make it difficult for me to get into. The main characters don't really get to anything of real interest until nearly the end of the story, which they run away from rather than investigating, and then get an "ex machina" return to the surface.

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Crystal (9 KP) rated Delilah: Treacherous Beauty (Dangerous Beauty, #3) in Books

Jul 4, 2018

The writing is well done, and very easy to understand. The descriptions of the world are good, especially when discussing social aspects. The world is built well, with enough history given, but without overloading with too much information or facts. Although the writing is good, the character development is mediocre. The main character never really learns her lesson until it is much too late, and is hell bent on revenge before anything else. There isn't a lot of opportunity for growth, though she struggles in the beginning, it would be more empowering to see her 'fall' be a little more dramatic as far as her standards she was used to. It's mentioned but I feel that her emotions could've been better explored. For a 'biblical fiction' I enjoyed the story and historical information.

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated The Haunting of Hill House in Books

Oct 15, 2018

The Haunting of Hill House

Shirley Jackson | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror

7.5

(29 Ratings)

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Such a great ghost story!

I really can't get over that I've never read this book before I'm such a huge horror fan, I absolutely love ghost stories, and I've seen the movies that are based on this book so many times it's not even funny, I really can't get over I've never read the book. I really enjoyed Shirley Jackson's writing it had a very dreamy quality to it she has a absolutely amazing talent at writing atmosphere most of the time you really felt like you were in Hill House along with the characters who were all really well written even though I do wish we would have got to know some of them a little more. All in all I really enjoyed this book and I'll definitely be reading more of Shirley Jackson's work since I can't get over I've never read anything by her before.

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Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) rated Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life in Books

Dec 5, 2018

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Brooks' Experiences as a Writer

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If you are planning an epic like LOTR or Shannara, you need to read this

I always wanted to be a writer when I grew up, I loved reading. I don't write much now, but when I was, I read lots of 'How to Write' books. Most are crap. This is one that is worthy of a read.
You can not deny that Terry Brooks has nailed the epic fantasy journey, better than Tolkein, it's still going strong. I love his writing and his stories. Although I didn't take as much from this as King's On Writing, I did enjoy reading it and seeing a little into the man behiind the books. This book is not just for wannabe writers, it's for his fans as well, you learn a little more about how Shannara and Landover came about.

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Allison Knapp (118 KP) created a post

Jan 18, 2019

Just a heads up...
I have listed one of my current WIP with the idea that, until I am ready for Beta readers, and eventually get it self published, I would like to share a little bit of my writing experience with you all. I will be sharing a video blog depicting the different experiences which I will be going through as I finish my first draft, go through editing and revisions, seek out Beta readers, and do my best to promote the heck out of my finished project. I will be sharing plenty of behind the scenes information, as well as stories of how this story idea came to be, and my early struggles with the writing process before I came to join Smashbomb. I hope you all enjoy these videos and hopefully you will feel like you have played a special part of my whole creative experience.