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4 | such beautiful photos and wonderful history | This book will transport you from your sofa or wherever you are reading into a lush English Country Garden filled with magical arrangements of flowers and foliage. I could have spent all day looking at the wonderful photos in this book and reading about the heritage and history of them. If you enjoy beauty, then you wo... | [] | 0711232997 | 0711232997 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,540,498,595,881 | 0 | false |
4 | Great for writers and historians | With a lot of books about Royal History, you really only get to see one side of the operations, that of the Royalty themselves. I liked this book because it shows what it was like to be the Royalty, the lowest man on the totem pole and everything in between. This is a carefully researched and interesting look at daily ... | [] | 0465094023 | 0465094023 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,540,495,789,034 | 7 | false |
5 | Aggie is at it again and she doesn't hold back her thoughts | So... a lot of people have said they didn't like this book, especially that they didn't like Agatha Raisin in this book, but I have to disagree. Yes, she is more outspoken and snarky in this novel than in some of the previous ones, but let's think about what the woman has been through over the course of the last 28 boo... | [] | 1250157692 | 1250157692 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,540,493,178,725 | 1 | false |
3 | not as in depth as I would have liked | This book had its good points and some that were less than great, in my opinion. I picked this Galley copy up because I was interested in the part of the book that promised to be about the day to day life of the soldiers and the planning of the attack at Poitiers, but what I found was less about the common people and t... | [] | 1612004512 | 1612004512 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,535,318,723,559 | 7 | false |
4 | An unsolved case...or not? | If you are a sucker for true crime books, then this one will surely satisfy the urge. This is an interesting case, and one that, as the title suggests, even Arthur Conan Doyle's attention was captured by.<br /><br />I liked the way the author approached this, giving the reader information about the victim a little at a... | [] | 1781316430 | 1781316430 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,535,317,379,984 | 1 | false |
5 | An interesting look at a rumour that may be more than gossip | Every once in a while, I am lucky enough to find a book that truly does offer a fresh viewpoint or new information on an historical topic that seems to have been covered so many times before that it would be impossible to elaborate on it further. I found this with Benjamin Woolley's book, 'The King's Assassin."<br /><b... | [] | 1250125030 | 1250125030 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,535,316,666,986 | 0 | false |
5 | A fascinating look at the end of a dynasty | There have been a lot of theories proposed over the years about what happened to the Romanovs and why, but I feel like this is the first book that really explores everything that happened leading up to their unfortunate demise. The sheer amount of painstaking research that went into this book is astounding and makes yo... | [] | 125015121X | 125015121X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,535,311,204,173 | 0 | false |
4 | Rare indeed! | Books that are about books. There's a novel idea :)<br /><br />If you are a book collector or any other type of bibliophile, this book will make you jealous and filled with yearning.<br /><br />I think all of us want to make a great discovery at a bookshop, estate sale or in grandma's attic, and the people featured in ... | [] | 0760361576 | 0760361576 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,529,076,232,543 | 0 | false |
3 | A good start | "Some secrets never stay buried for long..."<br /><br />I don't know about this one. Whilst I feel like this was a good effort, I also think at times that it was a bit filled with poetic license and was somehow on the verge of being...silly? unbelievable? I'm not sure what the right words is. Yes, I realise tha... | [] | B07235NKWT | B07235NKWT | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,529,075,710,556 | 3 | false |
4 | great resource for info on this period | This is great information for anyone researching the time period and for those who are looking to write about it, whether fiction or non fiction. Ian Mortimer is very thorough and seems to have thought of nearly everything when composing this book. I like the way it is organised and there is a lot of useful sections in... | [] | 1439112908 | 1439112908 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,180,600,529 | 1 | true |
4 | great help in learning for the little ones | For beginning readers, this is a really good place to start. i wish these books were a little bigger, but even as they are they offer plenty of material for your child to learn about letters and easy starter words. This will also help them to make connections between pictures and simple words, so it would be a great ad... | [] | 1604187735 | 1604187735 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,171,917,246 | 5 | true |
5 | Pandas and more pandas! | This is a really nice book for children who are wanting to learn more about Pandas, their habits and their habitats. The pictures are nice and big and the information the book provides is good enough to teach anyone a little something. I was surprised with the low price that this was so well put together. Recommended t... | [] | 1426306105 | 1426306105 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,171,779,083 | 6 | true |
4 | truly funny and worth the read. | This is a funny, wry and witty book with a lot of passages that will make you laugh, particularly if you are of an English persuasion. I like the author's style of writing and found that there were many passages that I couldn't help myself but to read out loud to those who were around me. This is the kind of book that ... | [] | 0393349403 | 0393349403 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,166,817,166 | 2 | true |
5 | A fine book | There have been a lot of books written about the life of Poe, but I thought this one, although it is shorter than most, was one of the most comprehensive and well written accounts to date. Ackroyd does a brilliant job of telling the story of this melancholy man with such enormous talent. I was impressed by the narrativ... | [] | 038550800X | 038550800X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,166,230,257 | 2 | true |
5 | a fascinating account | This is more than just a cautionary tale or a look at the history of mass murder. This is a heartbreakingly real account of how greed, hatred and the misunderstanding of minority culture can lead to absolute devastation, and a warning that it is not outside the realm of possibility that it could happen on a large scale... | [] | 1451684533 | 1451684533 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,164,052,081 | 8 | false |
4 | Excellent thriller | I found myself hooked into this story right away, before I had even finished the first chapter. This author has a way of making even mundane things seem exciting, so when you get to the truly exciting stuff, it is impossible to put the novel down and function like an adult. (You can't take away my toy, it's mine!)<br /... | [] | 1250126045 | 1250126045 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,162,703,288 | 0 | false |
3 | Not my favourite | To be honest, this book seriously annoyed me at times. Yes, there is romance. Yes, there are some memorable characters. Unfortunately, for me, they were memorable because I didn't like them, and that was what made me struggle to finish this one. It took me an inordinate amount of time to read this book, and even longer... | [] | 1611947790 | 1611947790 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,161,059,786 | 1 | false |
4 | These are so funny, but also teach you something | I bought this for my middle school children who are currently learning about world history, and was pleasantly surprised by how much these books held their interest and made them want to know more about the events that are briefly discussed within them. The histories are funny and worked well to make them want to conti... | [] | 1407177613 | 1407177613 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,159,750,344 | 38 | true |
5 | The New World, and before | I was pleasantly surprised after beginning to read this book, that it wasn't just another history of the beginnings of America. This book is filled with information on the people of England that began trying to find a way through Cathay, and offers more than a glimpse into the thoughts and ideas of the time on how that... | [] | 0316307882 | 0316307882 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,522,156,065,898 | 12 | false |
3 | It was an interesting idea | I liked the premise of this novel, and thought that the idea of a modern day Ripper was an interesting one to explore, but I found myself struggling a bit with the switches in time, from present day to Victorian. It was jarring at times and prevented me from following either part of the story as closely as I would have... | [] | B076F57PNV | B076F57PNV | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,519,660,902,379 | 0 | false |
4 | excellent | As with the previous novels in this series, it was easy for me to fall right into the story and not come up for air until I had read over half of it. Exercise, food, sleep, who needs them? Not someone who is reading a Helen Grace thriller.<br /><br />This book begins with all the intensity I've come to expect from this... | [] | B01NCW1CQ9 | B01NCW1CQ9 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,519,660,250,212 | 0 | false |
4 | good, solid fiction | It took me a bit to get into this book, but once I did, I was excited to keep reading. The main character is the perfect, strong type of personality to lead a book like this. I thought the author did a fantastic job representing the kind of bigotry that immigrant face in today's society and how it affects them and thos... | [] | B01MZ5L6Q7 | B01MZ5L6Q7 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,515,215,748,440 | 1 | false |
4 | true horror | Part horror, part mystery...this book will keep you guessing and feeling the mounting terror as you read. If you like the kind of classic horror where the enemy is not sen right away and the kind of novel that makes you believe real evil could exist, then this should be a perfect choice for you.<br /><br />This book be... | [] | B01MT4VB01 | B01MT4VB01 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,515,176,011,922 | 0 | false |
4 | worth reading | I love the various adventures of Matthew and James and this book was no exception. The author introduced new characters in this book that were both exciting and unexpected, including a rather famous individual that popped up unexpectedly.<br /><br />As usual, MJ Trow has written a book that will keep you guessing at th... | [] | B07842GBHQ | B07842GBHQ | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,515,172,277,720 | 0 | false |
4 | excellent mystery | When I started reading this, I thought from the first couple of pages that I was in for a treat, and it turned out to be true. I love forensic mysteries and this one will keep you on the edge of your seat while you search for answers to the many questions the novel raises.<br /><br />Tray as I might, I didn't ever mana... | [] | B076M7S27P | B076M7S27P | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,514,659,218,386 | 0 | false |
4 | A wonderful mystery | For the first chapter or so of this novel I wasn't sure I was going to get into it, but I kept reading and now I'm happy that I did. This turned out to be a fantastic book with a lot to offer the reader, particularly if you are interested in the time period around WWII.<br /><br />There is a wide variety of different c... | [] | B076M83P8T | B076M83P8T | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,514,649,662,833 | 1 | false |
5 | very pretty images | If you enjoy fantasy colouring books with fine details, this is an excellent book. The images are nicely varied and incredibly beautiful. I like the size and layout of the book and am looking forward to colouring all of these. They will look great in a frame. This book would be ideal if you want to give out gifts with ... | [] | 0997480793 | 0997480793 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,512,954,037,199 | 0 | false |
4 | Great images that are truly cute | This book has a lot of unique, adorable images to colour and has a nice variety of more and less complex images to colour. I think this would be perfectly appropriate for older kids and adults alike. The images are double sided to the page, but the paper quality is decent so most markers (excepting alcohol based marker... | [] | 1250147697 | 1250147697 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,512,953,906,787 | 0 | false |
5 | absolutely stunning | This is an excellent colour book with fantastic, complex images and really good quality paper. The images are single sided and therefore easy to choose art supplies to go with the book, as you can use markers and paints rather than just coloured pencils to colour in it. The ages have perforation for easy tear out and f... | [] | 0997548150 | 0997548150 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,512,953,279,214 | 0 | false |
4 | interesting the way it ties things together | This is an interesting addition to the series and made me stop to think about everything I know about the Godfather series. I wouldn't say that it is exactly what I expected, but in a lot of ways that was a good thing. There is a lot of backstory and info in this novel and I liked the way it explained gaps in the stori... | [] | 0345478983 | 0345478983 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,512,952,248,869 | 3 | true |
3 | I wasn't thrilled by it | This book has an interesting premise and offers a lot of hope for the reader right away that it will become truly captivating. Unfortunately, I didn't find that it lived up to that promise. Perhaps it was the constant switching between different characters and POV, or maybe it was that I never felt close to any of the ... | [] | B06Y1264PX | B06Y1264PX | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,508,856,202,513 | 1 | false |
4 | Loved the journey | It turns out that the way to London was rather a circuitous route, but one that I found myself enjoying as the pages went on. At times, I wondered if Lucy and her companion Bill would ever actually reach their destination, but in the end, I liked the way the author went with the characters and their journey. The length... | [] | B01MU4CQSC | B01MU4CQSC | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,507,499,959,794 | 0 | false |
5 | helpful and fun | This is a great motivational tool for when you feel like you have lost your writing mojo. The author includes plenty of ways to kick start your writing brain and help you to get past your blocks. I liked that she included plenty of writing prompts and other ideas to help you recharge your batteries.<br /><br />As someo... | [] | 1631063650 | 1631063650 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,506,003,273,603 | 0 | false |
3 | It was filled with action | This book started out really well and I liked the first set of characters that were introduced a lot. The story was immediately interesting and got me hooked right away so I wanted to read on and figure out what was happening.<br /><br />Unfortunately, this fizzled out for me before I got half way through. I liked the ... | [] | B071GPR98Y | B071GPR98Y | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,503,544,121,680 | 5 | false |
5 | lovely read with great descriptions | This book will give you all the feels. I laughed and fell in love and cried and wished I could be seeing the sights that the main characters saw during her time in Italy. You want to eat before you read this because it will also make you hungry if you don't.<br /><br />I liked the main character, Libby, from the beginn... | [] | B06XRHCRSN | B06XRHCRSN | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,502,046,304,507 | 0 | false |
4 | Great! | Fun and easy drawings for kids and adults alike. The step by step instructions are easy to follow and there are lots of different dinosaurs to choose from, some a little more difficult than others. This would be a great first drawing book for any child. Recommended to other parents. | [] | 1782446125 | 1782446125 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,499,274,660,067 | 0 | true |
5 | So beautiful and magical! | Whilst I am not an architect or a student of the craft, I do love storybook style homes and this book caught my attention right away. Not only does it go a long way to explain the various styles and the ideas behind them, but the photos are amazing. Detailing the interiors and exteriors with explanations of the various... | [] | 0670893854 | 0670893854 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,495,900,462,000 | 1 | false |
4 | a complex book | This is a very informative book for those wishing to take their adult colouring, or colouring in general to another level. I love when a guidebook is written by someone who truly understand their craft, and this author does. She not only gives you tips and tricks to use from what supplies are best to achieve the best r... | [] | 0486813673 | 0486813673 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,083,898,000 | 5 | false |
5 | A master guide from the master himself | If you are looking for a book to help you break into drawing anime, this is a great one to start with. There are many full colour illustrations in this book and the author/artist breaks them down for you into simple steps, explaining technique as he goes. He includes simple body styles for you to study and try yourself... | [] | 1936096862 | 1936096862 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,079,520,000 | 10 | true |
5 | good quality at a great price | I've bought a lot of Peter pauper Press items and have been thrilled with most of them and these sketchbooks are no exception. The paper is good quality and nice and white and the pages are easy to tear out without damaging, tearing or creasing the paper. The cardboard on the back in very firm and allows you to use the... | [] | 1441314792 | 1441314792 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,078,223,000 | 5 | true |
4 | Something to distract me from work | I have to be honest, I have a bit of an obsession with Kerby Rosanes. I'm not stalking the poor guy, but I do love looking at his artwork and pondering the minute details and complex compositions he creates, so when I saw this book, I knew I had to have it. When you open the book, you will find an intro that talks a bi... | [] | 1631061755 | 1631061755 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,077,852,000 | 13 | true |
5 | Not just for kids | If you are searching for a comprehensive book on how to begin drawing manga characters, this is the one you should get. I've collected a lot of how to draw books over the years, but this one is by far the best one yet. With loads of full colour illustrations, lots of information and step by step breakdowns of the drawi... | [] | 0823095096 | 0823095096 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,044,070,000 | 21 | true |
5 | So great | I love this book. I bought this for my kids to learn how to draw chibis and was totally impressed with this book. It includes tracing paper and drawing paper, has loads of cute characters all broken down into steps and includes information on expressions, how to draw hair and eyes and body postures as well as much more... | [] | 0307720047 | 0307720047 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,040,180,000 | 7 | true |
4 | Nice paper | I guess I didn't really know what to think when this came because I was expecting just a chibi themed sketch book (I should have read the description better) but the front few pages are all about drawing chibi. This is still a really cute sketchbook and the marker paper inside works well with most alcohol based markers... | [] | 1933027312 | 1933027312 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,036,323,000 | 0 | true |
4 | a cute and easy to follow guide | I bought this book because I was looking for something easy to follow for kids age 7. This turned out to be just right for the age group. The drawings are simple and broken down into steps so it is easy for someone younger to follow. There are some more complicated designs but none that are too hard for a child this ag... | [] | 1782446133 | 1782446133 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,494,035,637,000 | 1 | true |
4 | nice pictures | This is a pretty colouring book with nice quality paper, double sided pictures and original art that ranges in complexity from simple to harder colouring spaces. Although the artwork is nice, there are places where it seems a bit too simple and not dark enough for the nature of the subject matter.<br /><br />The cover ... | [] | 1454921358 | 1454921358 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,492,896,837,000 | 7 | true |
5 | spooky and pretty a paradox | If you are like me and love anything that goes bump in the night, then this will be right up your alley. This is a very creative and original colouring book with a lot to recommend it. The pictures are detailed and will take you a while to coor in, the artwork is fantastic. It does have double sided pages, so you will ... | [] | 1631407287 | 1631407287 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,492,895,763,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Disturbing, vivid, complex | I'm really not sure what to think about this book when it comes to recommending it. It was a great book, with excellent writing and a strong plot that never let me down, but it is also a rather graphic novel that included subjects that I try to avoid if possible--including sexual abuse. I think it takes a strong indivi... | [] | B01N5I5EV7 | B01N5I5EV7 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,490,810,220,000 | 12 | false |
4 | not what I thought but really good | I wouldn't say that this book was what I thought it was going to be, based off the provided description, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it.<br /><br />In the beginning, I expected this would read more as a non-fiction book about the police forces and their investigations, but it turned out that it reads more lik... | [] | 0393239780 | 0393239780 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,490,572,330,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Smart, a slow burn leading to a good climax | I thought this was a decent book, but it didn't grab me from the very beginning and refuse to let go. It was more like it was evenly paced and I didn't want to set it down and forget about it, but wasn't overly, ferociously determined to get to the end either. It was good, and definitely intriguing, but I felt there we... | [] | B01MRGTRIF | B01MRGTRIF | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,490,503,543,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Stunning! | I must admit that I have a bit of an addiction to New England in general, but especially anything witch-related and this book gave me the hit I needed.<br /><br />It would be impossible for me to do anything but love this eclectic mix of stories and poems, ranging from frightening to funny. These are great for reading ... | [] | B01M2YGYGP | B01M2YGYGP | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,486,823,998,000 | 7 | false |
4 | nicely done new information | Thank goodness this is not another boring book about looking at the Tudors through an academic lens. There have really been enough of those already. Instead, this smartly written book gives you a look at what life was really like as a Tudor--and it wasn't all impossible finery and wigs--although there was some of that,... | [] | 0802125999 | 0802125999 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,491,338,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Amazing history | I loved the way this book approached history, through the eyes of those who lived it. These stories are honest, heartfelt and offer the reader a glimpse into what life was like during one of the most trying periods of history. For the families who worried over their loved ones, to the soldiers out fighting that might n... | [] | 1517462851 | 1517462851 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,490,085,000 | 0 | false |
4 | So different...in a good way | At first this book kind of reminded me of a Piers Anthony book, with the crazy cast of fun characters, but as I read on, the author really grew into his own. This book is not only fun, but you never know what is going to happen next.<br /><br />The world-building was awesome, and the characters are different from any t... | [] | 1620070812 | 1620070812 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,489,449,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The writing--the photos--so amazing | This is such a lovely book. it is the kind that anyone interested in beautifying their garden should have a copy of, sitting on the coffee table to share with others. The photography in this book is astoundingly beautiful, so realistic you would swear you could reach out and feel the softness of the petals. This is the... | [] | 1604693185 | 1604693185 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,486,603,000 | 1 | false |
5 | so much fun to read with little ones | These graphic novels are perfect for the age group they are intended for. There is nothing inside these that will offend the senses of the parents or teach young kids things you aren't ready for them to learn. Each one has a good message and the characters are adorable and so very bright!<br /><br />I must start collec... | [] | 1613777604 | 1613777604 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,484,983,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very well done | Whether you are a beginner of magic practise or someone more advanced, this book will benefit you. With plenty of information on how to build an altar, cast a circle and prepare your magical environment, the author has answered all the need to knows before you even get to the spell portion of the book.<br /><br />This ... | [] | 0738751693 | 0738751693 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,484,406,000 | 16 | false |
5 | Fascinating, and original | If you are not a fan of historical books, this one might just be the thing to change your mind. This book is not only extremely well-researched, but it is descriptive, interesting and tells you a different story than most of the other 'Lincoln books' out there in the publishing world.<br /><br />I found myself enthrall... | [] | 1634251954 | 1634251954 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,485,467,123,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Interesting historical factors | This is a difficult book to review. In some parts of the book, I felt engaged with the story and was in love with the characters. The historical writing was beautifully done and it is a very atmospheric novel from the start. But, there were also times when I felt like the lack of details on certain events left me as an... | [] | 1439140235 | 1439140235 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,483,876,413,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Lovely, emotional book | Both a startlingly real portrait of life in a concentration camp and a beautiful story all rolled into one, this book will leave you feeling both sad and happy at the same time, however that is possible. I read this story at bedtime one evening, and found myself still thinking about it the next morning.<br /><br />The ... | [] | 1927583462 | 1927583462 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,483,851,086,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Perfect thriller! | The highest stakes is the first book in a while that I found truly thrilling. It seems a lot of books use the term thriller carelessly when there is nothing even remotely exciting about the book or the characters. I am pleased to say that was not the case with this book.<br /><br />I like main characters that can kick ... | [] | B01BAZID2A | B01BAZID2A | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,483,822,801,000 | 0 | false |
3 | I liked it well enough | Whilst I didn't think this was a bad novel and it was an entertaining read for the most part, it was also a little predictable. This is not a hard murder mystery, but more of a romance with mysterious elements included in it.<br /><br />I found certain parts of it, especially the dynamics of the victim's family difficu... | [] | B01HM55OI8 | B01HM55OI8 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,682,548,000 | 1 | false |
4 | It can't be done! | I love this book and this series for a lot of reasons, but mainly because of Horst and the conversations he has with his brother. This latest installment made me realize how much I don't want this series to end.<br /><br />I can't live without the wit and goofiness. You wouldn't want to be responsible for the cruel dea... | [] | B01CNTDMAU | B01CNTDMAU | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,681,459,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A good second | This is a really good book for a second installment in a series, but I didn't feel that it had the same amazing zest as the first book. While I liked the growth of the main character and the story line itself, I felt like the writing could have been a bit ore fluent in some places and that some of the dialogue felt a l... | [] | B01DCRPIIG | B01DCRPIIG | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,069,957,000 | 0 | false |
3 | It was...different | As a lover of all things horror, this collection of stories immediately caught my attention.<br /><br />Five different stories, five different authors, all based around one house. Sounded too cool to resist. I think my issue with it all, stems from how different the stories are. One expects in an anthology that there w... | [] | 1781083924 | 1781083924 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,069,267,000 | 2 | false |
3 | I don't know.... | Whilst I generally love the writing style and works of Katherine Ramsland, this book just didn't strike me the same way. I didn't hate it, but it certainly wasn't the compelling page turner that I would have expected it to be after I read her other books.<br /><br />I can almost sum this book up with the following:<br ... | [] | B01I2N0YLQ | B01I2N0YLQ | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,061,283,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Creepy, Interesting, original | If you enjoy very complex haunted house stories, then this one just might be right for you.<br /><br />I'm still not a hundred percent sure what I think about this book. While the story was engaging in a lot of ways, there were parts of it that lost me. It wasn't confusing, I just struggled with the lags in interesting... | [] | B01LX6PXCQ | B01LX6PXCQ | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,060,583,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Loved it! | I loved this book right away. If you enjoy gritty crime novels where the author doesn't hold back on giving us believable descriptions of crime scenes and interesting motives, you won't want to miss this one. I was particularly fascinated with this one because of the secret society connections, the author did a fantast... | [] | B01DYC10MM | B01DYC10MM | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,481,057,205,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent mystery | I really liked this book. All of the characters were well drawn and complimented one another nicely. The dialogue was very well written and the mystery keeps getting deeper as the book moves along. I particularly liked the relationship between the main character and his daughter. They brought a lot of humour to the sto... | [] | B01K4N907G | B01K4N907G | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,477,981,943,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Creepy and exciting! | I found this book got more compelling the farther I got into it, but I did have a couple of issues with it. For one thing, the number of times that alcoholism is thrown in your face as a reader is just too many to count. Yes, I get that the main character has a drinking problem. Thank you, we may now move on. Secondly,... | [] | B01GNSR8UM | B01GNSR8UM | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,477,939,610,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Wow...the drama | This is a quick read, that will make you wonder how much you really know about the people around you. For the most part, I enjoyed this book. The author was a bit heavy on inserting themselves into the story via interjection of personal opinion, but otherwise, the facts were there and the flow of the story worked well.... | [] | 1942266359 | 1942266359 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,476,801,433,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Intense and interesting | This is a very intense book, but the intensity mostly comes from the relationships in the book rather than the actual storm. Not that the storm wasn't interesting, but I would not classify this as a disaster book as I first expected it to be. Rather it is a well-written homage to the state of the world we live in today... | [] | 0778319431 | 0778319431 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,476,727,491,000 | 0 | false |
4 | It started out well enough | After finishing this book, I was left with a lot of jumbled opinions and feelings. In some ways, this book is everything I hope for in a horror novel. It is certainly full of suspense and makes you want to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next. On the same hand, the never ending suspense was what killed ... | [] | 1250060540 | 1250060540 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,476,723,627,000 | 5 | false |
5 | Giggle...not just for the bathroom | This book is a mish-mash of a little of everything history related. I absolutely loved it. This is told from a hysterically funny perspective with little anecdotes to follow the historical event. I loved the way the book was organised and couldn't wait to share passages from it with friends and family.<br /><br />This ... | [] | 1626865833 | 1626865833 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,474,497,012,000 | 0 | false |
4 | compelling read | And just like today, music, video games and exposure to a culture caught in a downward spiral are to blame for everything! Damn those penny bloods!<br /><br />Yep. The first half of this story is where none of the redemption is, but where most of the stuff worth reading is found. This author is great at taking her rese... | [] | 1594205787 | 1594205787 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,473,860,906,000 | 2 | false |
3 | Worth a read | Even after finishing this book, I struggled with what I thought of it. On one hand, this is an entertaining and mysterious read with enough complexities to keep you hungrily reading. On the other, some of the characters have so few redeeming qualities that it is hard to feel anything for them other than dislike.<br /><... | [] | 1786810026 | 1786810026 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,473,856,533,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Chills! | What makes for a truly terrifying read? For me it isn't all about the cover or some creative monster that jumps out of the closet or hides under the bed. I want the author to know, instinctively what scares the hell out of me. I want to face my worst nightmare staring back at me from the page and wonder how the author ... | [] | B00OO65HS6 | B00OO65HS6 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,472,044,720,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A wonderful read | After reading the last book in this series, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one, and I am so glad I did! Once more, the author stuns with her ability to grab the attention of her readers right away and deliver them an emotional and exciting story.<br /><br />Watching the characters grow from the beginning of th... | [] | 1250077621 | 1250077621 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,471,978,307,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Lovely writing | This is a very sweet, well thought out romance novel with an interesting setting that makes you want to visit.<br /><br />There are a lot of reasons for readers to enjoy this book, but my favourite thing about it, was the supporting characters and the way they played such an important role in the feelings and decisions... | [] | 1250077648 | 1250077648 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,471,978,095,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Perfect read! | If you love strange, then step right in, fellow reader. Strange wonderful, not strange weird.<br /><br />I fell in love with this book from the first few pages and that love only grew until the end. This book has an interesting plot, great characters that you can feel for easily and the kind of old fashioned love story... | [] | 0345539281 | 0345539281 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,471,977,597,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Take to higher ground! | This is quite a natural disaster story. I am usually not a huge fan of disaster books. In my experience, many of them start out exciting and then dwindle once the disaster is actually over, losing pace and becoming all about the government's intervention. This book didn't do that, and kept me reading and hoping the bes... | [] | 1611946794 | 1611946794 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,471,870,095,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Exciting, fun and honest | Usually, I am not much for memoirs, but Linda Kovic-Skow writes such personal and intriguing memoirs that hers are one of my dedicated exceptions to this rule.<br /><br />From Tours to Paris is an interesting read of a young woman experiencing life and love away from home. From financial worries to matters of the heart... | [] | B00WXD8V9O | B00WXD8V9O | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,470,518,576,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Let's hope it's just fiction! | This book. It can be really terrifying, really grotesque and yet, somehow, one of the most entertaining and strange books I have read in the past few years.<br /><br />I'm usually not one for post-apocalyptic drama, I tend to avoid those books on purpose, but there is something very captivating about this author's writ... | [] | B015YGB1VG | B015YGB1VG | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,470,512,008,000 | 4 | false |
5 | great addition to the series | This is a great book!<br /><br />If you have been following the Quinn Colson series, this is one that you don't want to miss out on. The plot is engaging, and drew me in right away. There are a lot of different story lines going on in this book at the same time, and the twisted web the author weaves will keep you turni... | [] | 0399173951 | 0399173951 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,469,374,198,000 | 0 | false |
3 | It wasn't bad | Beautiful cover and interesting plot, but I felt there were some issues fulfilling the promises the blurb made.<br /><br />This could have been a very exciting thriller, but instead, I found it to be overly technical in the descriptions of the crime scenes and processing. I like CSI as much as the next kid, but some of... | [] | 1617737399 | 1617737399 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,469,368,877,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Don't eat me! | What a great cover! So scary!!<br /><br />So, I love a good creature novel and this one has all the right elements to be truly terrifying. If you love those sci-fi movies where there is something big...really big...lurking in the depths, then this book will no doubt satisfy you. The story is good and has more than one ... | [] | 0786036796 | 0786036796 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,469,363,363,000 | 1 | false |
4 | hardly elementary! | Elementary my dear cenobites.<br /><br />I wasn't sure if I thought this kind of iconic weirdness would work with a Holmes book, but somehow it does, and worked quite well in my opinion. This book was weird, but weird in that kind of fun way where you never know quite how the author is going to handle things.<br /><br ... | [] | 1781084556 | 1781084556 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,468,480,561,000 | 1 | false |
2 | It is...different | I really tried to like this book. I wanted to, but honestly, after getting more than half way through it, I still wasn't impressed, nor compelled to keep reading. I finished it, but it felt like a chore rather than a joy.<br /><br />The writing isn't bad and the premise is interesting, but I couldn't get past everyone ... | [] | 1101965088 | 1101965088 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,468,475,684,000 | 2 | false |
5 | one of the best this year | I would say this is one of those rare novels that are unforgettable. The characters are likable, well drawn and linger in your mind long after the last page of the book has been read. The setting was beautifully described and I felt as though I were right there with the main characters throughout all of their various t... | [] | 0778319423 | 0778319423 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,468,105,915,000 | 0 | false |
3 | unsure of exactly what to think | This is a difficult novel to star rate and review, as I feel like there were so many conflicting emotions I felt after finishing it. The writing itself is beautiful, the word choices perfect and the story of the family, tragic.<br /><br />Still, there were long periods of the book where I found my mind wandering and wi... | [] | 1476792216 | 1476792216 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,468,104,598,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very fun! | If you are a dog lover, then you won't be able to resist this book. Orson is one of the best four legged characters in a while and his internal monologue will keep you giggling throughout this entertaining book.<br /><br />I enjoyed this novel. It has a clear point and follows that all the way to the end, with plenty o... | [] | 1940215684 | 1940215684 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,468,104,065,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Worth the time to read | There were portions of this book that I loved, the research that went into it is obvious and I liked that the author didn't go over the top when it came to describing the horrific crimes of the Ripper, that has been done and done again.<br /><br />There were also, parts of this book that drove me nearly to distraction.... | [] | 1534881433 | 1534881433 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,467,584,920,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautifully written and illustrated | From what I can tell, in the galley copy I received of this book, this is a very well written and illustrated, helpful book for anyone beginning their journey into the world of fantasy art. I wasn't able to see a lot of the images, as they were fragmented in the Egalley, but from the ones I did see, this artist takes h... | [] | 0486801241 | 0486801241 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,467,405,443,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Such a great, chilling novel | I loved this book. It really reminded me of the old school horror books that were popular in the late eighties and early nineties. The characters were all very interesting and the author was careful to only reveal a little at a time and not giveaway the future outcome of the important events.<br /><br />This is the sor... | [] | 1501102710 | 1501102710 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,467,403,250,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Awesome wow wow wow! | A well deserved five stars this time around. I loved Animorphia, but didn't rate it as highly as I could have due to the terrible paper the edition I had was printed on. I still have it displayed prominently on my shelf, but colouring it is nearly impossible unless you use nothing but coloured pencils. I am pleased to ... | [] | 0399574123 | 0399574123 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,466,783,512,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Spooky and fun | I thought this book was pretty good overall. For a book that was originally published in the seventies, I didn't find this too lacking. The author did a good job of hooking the reader right away with an unusual mystery and one that quickly went from weird to horrifying. I like that in a horror book.<br /><br />For the ... | [] | B01EKPLDS8 | B01EKPLDS8 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,466,638,413,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Just wow. I can't wait for more from this author | I think basically everything that can be said about this book without spoilers must have already been said by other reviewers, so I will stick to the very basics of my opinion. I was hooked on this book from the very first few pages. It is a striking novel with more questions than answers for much of the book. You aren... | [] | B016ZNRC0Q | B016ZNRC0Q | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,465,587,173,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Pretty bird | Love these. Bought them for my dad who is a bird watcher to go with his bird sighting books. They are lovely and we'll made. | [] | 0486277690 | 0486277690 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,464,791,163,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Nice book and fun to get the imagination going | This is a nice colouring book. The images look good and aren't blurry and the pages are single-sided so you can remove them without destroying another picture. It is interesting to see where the houses are located (it tells you on the back of each picture.) These are fun to colour as you imagine how they might have loo... | [] | 0486807940 | 0486807940 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,464,019,188,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Very pretty, easy to do | This is a novel idea that is a lot of fun to do and adds a personal touch when you want to send something special to a person you care about. The envelops are a bit quirky as they are oversized and square and that makes mailing them a bit more expensive, but they are beautiful both before and after finishing them and t... | [] | 076369245X | 076369245X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,463,020,341,000 | 1 | false |
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