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Excellent lesson to be learned
I discovered this book years and years ago in the fourth grade. The thought of it stayed with me through the years. I bought the book for my friend's son a couple years ago and reread it to see if it was as good as I remembered. It was even better because as an adult I can see some of the most important themes of the b...
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A book for kids and adults alike
Books don't come much better than this. Elizabeth George Speare does a great job of making history come alive, and Kit Tyler is a fascinating heroine- imperfect yet trying to keep her spirits alive in a strange, unpleasant, and foreign world. Young teenagers may not grasp the complexities of Kit Tyler and her newfound ...
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Trials of True Friendship
This book is very applicable to everyday life. It is a great resource to use in the classroom. It is also a great book to just check out of the library and read (ideal for young female adults). It is a classic novel that will never be forgotten.
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Great book!
I got this book from a book fair when I was about 11 or so, ... I loved it and read it until the book was falling apart. I found it the other day and thumbed through it. This is a really good book. It opens history up some and makes it interesting, all the while teaching some important lessons that are timeless.
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puppycat
this a book that you can't keep your nose out of it holds at so much suspence and is one of the best books i have ever read you have to read it !
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Interesting...very interesting.
It may not have the most complicated, interwoven plot, but what can I say, I like it. Kit fits fits perfectly into the time period without becoming one of those overly sugary "porceline dolls" which is what happens to many of the characters in all kinds of historical fiction because the author is not quite sure how the...
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The best book ever!
Orphaned Kit Tyler feels trapped in the bleak shores of Connecticut Colony. She hates to work and when she is forced to do so she leaves it unfinished. She hates her uncle, marvels at her cousin Mercy's patience, feels sorry for her aunt and tries to bear her annoying and selfish cousin Judith. The only place where she...
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Great book! Best book I've ever read!
When Kit Tyler's grandfather dies she is forced to leave her Carribean home and has to sail to Connecticut to live with her last living relative, her Aunt Rachel. Soon she meets a Puritan woman named Hanna who is said to be the Witch of Blackbird Pond. But thier friendship is soon discoverd and Kit finds herself being ...
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Great historical fiction for young adults
I read a lot of young adult historical fiction as a kid and this was one I read over and over. I think I just liked the characters.
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Loved it!!
Kit Tyler has to leave her beloved Barbados. She leaves to live with her aunt and uncle. She wonders if she'll ever fit in. Meeting the lady by blackbird pond whom everyone believes is a witch makes her feel better about herself, and visits her as often as possible.But soon she puts another in danger. Could this put he...
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So long and dull
I was forced to read this book in school, and although some parts were interesting, the rest was so boring. The ending is good but I struggled to get through the middle
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LONG and DULL
witch of blackbird pond is a very well written book. it goes into much depth about certain things, however, i feel that is one of the reasons it is only a 2 star book. this book tells a story about a girl who moves into america before the revolutionary war. she has to saty with her only remaining relatives, who do not ...
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The Witch that wasn't!
I didn't like the book so much. The author put to much detail about one person, Kit. I knew all of the background information about Kit and everything she owned. But when Hanna Tupper was introduced I hardly knew anything about her. The author also didn't write in any excitement in the story. Everyone was just plain ev...
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the worst book ever
I read this book for school, my sister said it would get better, but it turned out to be the worst book I've ever read. I rest my case.
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a great read for all ages
After her grandfathers' death Kit Tyler, a high-spirited young girl, is sent aboard the Dolphin to Wethersfield, Connecticut to live with her aunt's family. She is disappointed by what she finds when she steps of the ship. From the very beginning the people of the village are suspicious of Kit because of her unconventi...
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An Amazing Novel
In my opinion, the conflicts are well formed and the story line is basically flowing. However, there are too many political arguments that make the story boring. This book is also rather predictable, as the reader can guess what will happen next. I think that a strengthening of the plot in certain areas would make the ...
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Not only a page turner but a lesson teacher too!
I recommend this book to everyone:children, young adults and adults. It is not only a page turner but a lesson teacher, too. The book is about a young adult named Kit who leaves her fancy home in Barbados to live with her aunt and uncle in Weathersfield,Conn. She is not only put on trial for a witch, but a man she does...
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One of my all-time favorites!!!
When Katherine Tyler, Kit, comes to stay with her Aunt Rachel's family in the Connecticut, she knows her new home will never be the same as her old home, Barbados. Kit doesn't seem to fit in in this strict Puritan colony. When her young sailor friend, Nat, is around, he's always teasing and that doesn't really help, ei...
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TWOBP is an excellent book
TWOBP (The Witch of Blackbird Pond) is one of the most exciting and riveting books I have ever read, right up there with NUMBER THE STARS, A WRINKLE IN TIME, and my other favorites. This book is beautiful and touching. You can read the plot synopsis above, but I wanted to add my opinions. I've read about these "witch h...
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This story was a awsome story.
I would stay up til 1:00 am on school nights reading this book! The charactors were intresting, and sounded like people I would love to meet! When Kit helped Hannah escape I was amazed that she did that! When Mathew stood up for Kit I could tell that he realy did love her even though he never realy showed it. The whole...
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Great book! Read this!
I rated this book a 5 star book because it had mystery, excitement, true facts, and it was fun to read. I couldn't put the book down. It's one of my favorite books. I can't wait to read another book that's is by Elizabeth George Spear. She's an eccelent writer and she makes a book exciting and not boring like some book...
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Still a very good book
I got this for my daughter she had to do a book report on a historical fiction book, she loved this book just as I did at her age.
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LOVE!!!
such an amazing and entertaining book!! i had to read it for school and at first was dreading it, but when i got reading, it was amazing! i was fully absorbed in the rich words and fantastic characters! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!
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This is a full book of adventure.
This is a book about a high spirited girl named Kit Tyler. She is from warm, sunny, Barbados and is forced to move to cold, snowy, Connecticut to live with her Uncle Matthew and Aunt Rachel. Kit Tyler, with her fancy dresses,tries to fit in but she gets caught with the Witch of Blackbird Pond. The Witch's name is Hanna...
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A newly discovered book
A year ago, for schoolwork I had a choice to read this book, and I took it. Everyone said they're siblings said it was boring. Not so!!This was an excellent book, for pleasure reading and for learning about Colonial America. An great book for teachers to read with their students, too. Masterfully writen, a great book. ...
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don't judge by the title
At first I judged this book by it's cover. DON'T DO THIS!This is a really good book. It's about a teenage girl, Kathrine, who meets a Quaker woman and a little girl and they become friends. Then When a bad sickness comes that clames a lot of lives the people blame the Quaker woman, Hannah and Kathrine. Kit leads Hannah...
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
In my opinion The Witch of Blackbird pond is one of the best books ever written!!! It had an amazing plot, amazing characters and an amazing setting!!!
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Accessible Early American Setting
I remember seeing this book title in the YA section of the library when I was young, though I didn't read it at that time. I now teach Early American Literature, and I really appreciate these books that give my students a sense of place. We've been using Kathleen Kent's The Heretic's Daughter, but The Witch of Blackbir...
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classic!
I read this in high school and loved it. I'm reading it to my children now (the oldest is 7yrs) and they love it also. I think they would get more out of it in a year or two, but this is a must read! There is a reason it won an award!
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ugh...I'm probably over the age range but...
I had to read this book for school (literery circles, and I made the mistake of picking this think) I'm in 8th grade, and I thought this book was rather stupid. The basic plot was fine, but the thing was like a soap opera, where everyone was with the wrong person, and of course, everyone was ever so happy at the end. I...
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This is one good book
I've heard from alot of people how boring this book was. For me it was ok. I love the plot but the whole setting in the 1600s was what I didn't like, and one chapter was all dedicated to some political guy, I didn't like that either. So some parts are really boring other are ok and other are REALLY good, for example th...
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I had to read it for school , what could I say
It draged a bit and was a bit boring . I liked the history in it about the early colonies . But still not my type of genre
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It was so-so.
I think this book was odd. It never really caught my interest, even though I read the whole book. I guess I just don't like these mushy historical fiction stories. I'm the kind of person who likes books that describe the tactics of the battles. I think this book resembled a soap opera.
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond is tedious,dull and too long
I think this book is too boring for kids to read.it is very tedious and continues with the same boring facts over and over for 224 pages in a row and when it finally does get to an ok part it only says 5 words on it.my favorite parts are few and far between.it also has incorrect information.what is the chance of a pers...
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Sleep indusing boredom
I HATE this book! It is so boring! Basiclly, this girl is moving from some island to Conneticut in the 1600's, and the storyline basiclly follows all the random boring things she does day to day, even when there could be action, it is still boring. Only read this if you have trouble falling asleep. There is hardly any ...
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
I am very disapointed that my teacher chose this book for my class to read. I feel it was very dull and boring, with nothing to keep the reader attentive. Throughout the entire book, there were no exciting scenes (there was one situation where the author could have made an exciting moment, but instead decided to turn i...
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Sigh
This book is boring, but there are some ok parts. Don't read this book unless you have to. (...) Duh! Well, just don't read the book.
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BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Which of Blackbird Pond was a very boring book. I almost fell asleep reading it! The plot was stupid. The charters were lame. This book was all around terribley written.
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The worst book that has ever been written
I strongly erge you to get a life if you like this book. It was boring and i could hardly get through it.... uuuhhhhhhhh....i would give it -5 stars but you can't. uuuhhhhhh.
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Horrible Book!
This is the most boring book I have ever read! Nothing really happens in the end. How could anyone like it?
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bad book: A kid's review
I had to read this for school, and it was hard for me to look at it. There is no action, no humor, no excitement whatsoever. There is a lot of detail, but that is only on one person. All that really happens is the girl, Kit meets a lonely old lady who is nice to her. She isn't even a witch. I say that this is the worst...
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HORRIBLY BORING! UNREADABLE!
I think that this book was extremely boring.The book is very slow and has no action. In the first 100 pages there is a boat ride and a slow conversation. Instead of not being able to put the book down I struggled to pick the book up! I hope to never read it again and only recommend it to anybody who enjoys being bored.
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond Profiles
I believe that the author really out done himself with this fabulous book!The characters are great and unique in every way because each one has his or her own special ability a personality , and the setting is the best.Another great thing about this is that the time period was excellent, especially because witches most...
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I love Elizabeth Speare
This is the best book I have ever read. I will read it again and again. Mrs. Speare writes so well. Read it to find out. I'm not really writing a review, just stating my opinion ;)
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A great and entertaining historical-fiction!
_The Witch of Blackbird Pond_ is a very entertaing historical-fiction. The time it took place was during the time when the American colonies were being settled. This book was well written and would be great to read for people who love soap operas. There was not a lot of action in this book and no adventure. At times I ...
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Review of The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The witch of black bird pond is a book about a girl is accused of being a witch. The main character is Kit Tyler. The story is about a girl who came from England and went to the Caribbean and went to New England to live with her cousins. The town that she lived in was a town in Connecticut in 1687.The people accused Ki...
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Tiki's Total Review Page
I enjoyed this book mainly because it is a Historical fiction novel. I think this book would be a good reading source for anyone between the ages of 11-13 because it has alot to teach about life in the 1800's while letting you read a facinating story about a girl and the troubles she goes through after she moves away f...
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
First of all I did not like the book Witch of Blackbird Pond. It's not that the author didn't try, it's just that I hated the book. She may have won many awards for many books, but I don't thing this book desverd any recognition. The book may seem interesting to many others, but it seems like a reason to take a nap to ...
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Bad Boring Book
This book was very boring. The characters were not exiting and difinitly not interesting. The book was not badly writin just had a bad plot. The characters like kit had no adventures or exitment. If that is what you are looking for I recomend you get a differnt you get a book. I do not think the characters were very ex...
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond
This book was horrible.I had to read it but in my own opinion this book really had nothing to do with witches.They only mentioned a few things about withches.For example ,when the main character{Kit}jumped in the water to save the little girl's doll,they just mentioned she could get in trouble for swimming.Another exam...
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Brina's Review
I read this book when I was in fifth or sixth grade. I'm sorry to say I hated it. I felt that the book was very dragged on. The story line was okay but I think the book could of been much shorter if it was not so dragged. All in all, I did not favor this book at all.
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This book was slow and boring
I think this book was too drawn out and boring. All of the chapters were the same thing. There was only one chapter that I actually didn't fall asleep on, and that was the climax. I also think the book could have been better if they didn't have the last few chapters. None of it was pertinent to the theme or plot. I thi...
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This book was nice.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare, was filled with excitement. The only reason I gave this book 1 star was I always compare it to the French classic Gravybleu. I liked a lot though, more than my usual books; Hamington Road and the most recent Loolystolu. I loved this book because I sort of learned...
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most delighting
I read this book in fourth grade and I still rember the wonderful book! I decided to read it again and it wa just as good as I thaught it would be!
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This is the Best book ever written!!!
I wish I Could give this book a 100! I read this book about 3 times a year, and never do get bored with it !!! ----WARNING----- This book is so absorbing,do not read it on a day where you have something planned.There is a 99.99999% chance you will!!!!
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I Never got it
I never got this order even after i contacted the seller and attempted to resolve a problem i received a refund so i just doped the issue
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THE BEST
I ordered my stroller last week and it arrived within 6 days. It only took me 3 min. to put it together. I put my Boston Terrier in it and rolled her around the house to get use to it. SHE LOVES IT AND SO DO I.I can go on longer walks now and take items with me. It rolls so smoothlyand looks great.
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Very good quality
I was pleased with the quality of the pet stroller. It even has places for your water bottle, cell phone, purchases (bottom tray). Rec'd in perfect condition, and delivery time was quick.
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Great value
After reading the previous reviews we decided to take a chance and purchase. We're glad we did. The unit is sturdy and solid and it's a bargain compared to others we've seen first hand. Would buy again without question.
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Great Quality at a Great Price
We recently moved and I found myself needing a couple of end tables but unwilling to pay a big price. I ordered two of these, not really expecting much other than to serve the intended purpose. Imagine my surprise when they turned out to be exception quality, substantial wood tables and not the pressed board stuff. Ama...
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Bulldog Ractical Leg Holster
I purchased this holster at Cabelas and am very disappointed. Among the many things wrong with this holster is that, despite being advertised for a standard frame auto, it does not hold my Colt Model 80. If fact, the weapon moves around in the holster quite freely. Secondly, the leg straps are too short and I have aver...
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The undermining of the Catholic Church
This book is important reading for Catholics who take the practice of their Faith seriously. Time and again, during recent years, we have seen purportedly "Catholic" authorities, speaking through the media, contradicting beliefs universally taught pre-Vatican II.Has the Church changed so radically? Is what was once wro...
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Understand essay process & write one that shows the real you
This book gives an excellent and easy to read look at writing your college application essay. If you are just going to read a book and not do the exercises, this is a great choice - it doesn't have any exercises. Instead, the emphasis is on finding your own voice and telling your story. For example, he gives a list of ...
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I got into B.C Today!!
I am writing this recommendation because I am on a high because I just got my acceptance letter in the mail. I had gotten deffered from NYU but I GOT INTO BC which is a better college. This is an incredible and undeniably the best guide in the world to writing an essay.
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Great Guide to Written Such Great Aplication Easy!
The book is so great for written such a great easy that I actually GOT INTO HARVARD because I did everything he says and I got in because of it. After all I was always a really good writer but I didn't think I had need to use an guide book after all, but I read it after all and look, it really did it work!!! My good wr...
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Very helpful
This is a short but concise book. It is written in a conversational, easy-to- read style. The author dispels some admissions-essay myths, gives good tips on writing the essay that best represents you, and gives some helpful examples of what to do and what NOT to do in a personal statement. I liked the section in which ...
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Good book
This book is pretty well written and really help you understand the materials better. This book is pretty well organized and very easy to follow. This book really helps
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Slavery As Experienced By Slaves
Amazing book. I've never read one like it. Quite interesting. Honest experiences. An eye-opener. Anyone interested in history will enjoy this. I am.
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Full Skip
perfect fit, and wonder why I haven't had one for so long. non clinging, full coverage and absolutely perfect for light weight comfort.
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First slip ever, and does its job perfect
Honestly, my biggest beef with this slip is that the white looks too white. I would've liked the nude color in my size and short enough I can wear with the dresses I need this for, otherwise, does exactly what I needed.
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full slip
I love Vanity Fair Full Slips but this one was just to small for me. I will be looking for a larger size.
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Very nice
I love this slip. I bought this slip to wear under my dresses that came to my knees and this works very nicely.
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does job, but requires constant adjustment
This could be a really great item. The length is perfect if you are a knee length skirt/dress wearer. The material is not bulky and stays static free. The fit is comfortable enough that I don't notice I'm wearing it under a dress. I gave it two stars though because of one detail that I find excessively annoying: the ad...
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Didn't Work
When I received this in the mail it didn't work. Upon further inspection, it looks like FansEdge sent me an already defective product because the product had batteries in it already, which it was not supposed to come with. I called them and they were supposed to send me a return label to send the product back and a ref...
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successful book
My criticism would be that people with emotional problems with God's grace can still be good spouses. On the other hand, it certainly helps make the marriage easier and with a higher probability of success to marry someone who is emotionally well-adjusted!A great book to help young adults to look at themselves and thei...
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Worst dating book ever
This is the worst dating book ever for catholics. The author believes that dating should be mechanical and leaves little space for God's grace and healing.And you are to kiss once you get married not before. Perhaps it's an american custom as the author is american. Avoid at all costs, it was a waste of money. Better g...
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Speed Race Car Remote Control
this toy is bad, Send my time is bad.But business is good,trustworthyHope after business before the shipment can add check the quality of the goods.
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Waste of $15
I disassembled this thing for pieces, and the construction couldn't be cheaper. The steering is achieved with an electric motor, not a servo, so it's "all or nothing"; not very much fun. I recommend either get something much more expensive, or something much less expensive.
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A programmers nightmare
This film is nothing more that a cheap horror film. It's premise, using computer software to control ones mind is a weak plot line which, considering it is the central theme, could have been presented in a fashion that might have been semi-believeable. I don't know which would be worse, being controlled by the games in...
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HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW?
Dr. Philip Rothman (Terry Londeree), a somewhat smug creepy Eric Roberts type, experiments on the minds of his willing students. It appears to be an alpha wave manipulator with a 70's soundtrack. The subjects turn into killers and then commit suicide. There isn't much of a mystery or plot.The plot was simple and the ch...
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A GOOD CHICANO MOVIE
I ENJOYED THE MOVIE THOROUHLY.WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE ESPECIALLY CHICANOS WHO CAN RELATE.MAKES ME WANT TO SEE THE MUSICAL.
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A Genius Director
I thought it was genius on the director's part. Originally this was a play and in the movie he kept it like that--showing the audience involved
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Una pachanga musical!
Si usted es aficionado a la cultura chicana, la música swing de los años cuarenta, o de los artistas Edward James Olmos o Lalo Guerrero, ¡esta es la película para usted! La pantalla se enciende con una avalancha de música, baile y drama. La cinta lo lleva a experimentar una noche con el Teatro Campesino del dramaturgo ...
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Zoot Suiter
This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time, the music is just great. And the fact that my first husband was there may have some thing to do with it. Besides that I still love the movie and the music. If you haven't seen it yet I'd say your missing a very good movie.And the price was just out of this world,...
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important history
Though not strictly an historical piece, not a documentary, Zoot Suit shows an entertaining and engaging storyline. It does this while revealing an historical event and how it is indicative of the unequal justice of the past and present for non-whites and those not fitting the social norms set by white society. It is t...
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Chicano Classic
I loved this film. Innovative and provocative performances! Daniel Valdez and Olmos are awesome. I wish they made more Chicano movies of this caliber.
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Zoot suit
I really enjoyed this movie, especially its music. I never was taught about the discrimination against Chicanos during WWII. This movie has a rich historical and musical background. It really deserves a new edition with commentary, interviews, and clips of LA's Chicano community during this time period. I hope some day...
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just a copy
This is the cd you definately shouldn't purchase! This cd is only a copy of the best-seller 'das boot' from the movie. the only new about this song is the singing from the female part of the group, and some new samples, everything else is just a copy.the song is supposed to get u 96 back on the map again, but they are ...
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Will Oldham is super dope!
Will (Bonnie "Prince" Billy) Oldham is amazing! Don't be swayed by the close minded folks who have reviewed some of his other albums, "Eww, he has a beard and he's balding! Oh no, this is weird!" Those are the same folks who rag on Tom Waits, "I just can't get past his voice! It's too gravelly! That's not singing!". Wi...
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Drinking music
I stumbled on this album by hopping from list to list on Amazon. It caught my eye and I read the reviews on it and purchased it without even so much as hearing a track performed by Bonnie Prince Billy or any of his various other incarnations. Admittedly, the first song, "A Minor Place" is kind of a dud in my opinion. I...
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A SPOOKY GEM
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (aka Will Oldham) creates the scariest take on country music imaginable. In fact, this could easily be labelled 'goth country'.His lyrics are intensley personal and his voice a deep and dark wonder. His songs are carefully crafted and arranged in an obscure warmth and frailty.On some occasions the...
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Death to Everyone
Sparse Instrumentation and hauntng melodies make up this release from Bonnie "Prince" Billy and they won't leave your head for days. From the Bass and piano opening of Minor Place to the end its simply put a brilliant record. Full of gorgeous melodies and simply beautiful string arrangments. The album does truly sound ...
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The beauty of fragility
Bonnie Prince Billy combines soft and fragile melodies with atonal voices. He shows the beauty of error (Note the background voices in "Just to see my Holly Home") and the crushing power of tenderness.Like almost everything that is "REALLY" good, you have to learn to appreciate this album. With every listening session ...
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Great Buy
I read the whole play in one day. It isn't quite as good as the musical, but anyone who likes the music will enjoy the play as well.
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A Startling & Rare Translation of the German Classic!
Hughes' translation seems as rich, exciting & electric to modern readers as the original text must have been to audiences a century ago. It avoids the stiff awkwardness that former English translations have been known for, while still remaining true to Wedekind's dark symbolism and expressionistic overtones. A must-rea...
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For the hard to reach area of your back.
Just happened upon this spray several years ago, but was never able to find it in the store again. After my 80ish year old mother used it, it is a regular item on her shopping list. I order it on the internet for her and get several bottles while I am at it to save on the shipping.
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The cream does not relieve the itch
You guys are supposed to be reviewing the cream here, not the spray. And as far as I can tell, this cream does NOT relieve the itch at all! Totally ineffective, and I can't really even tell that there's any menthol in it.
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My winter time fav!
Love this spray- it's great to use especially for the areas of your back you can't seem to reach.
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I feel duped
I found this book while I was looking for a book of the same title about the stock market crash of 1929. Based on the glowing reviews posted and the summary of the plot, I decided to go ahead an buy it. I took it on a long airplane flight, greatly looking forward to this "book you couldn't put down". I can only say I'm...
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formatting and grammar...where is it?
I have to admit that I have real problems with books that lack editing. This is a case in point. This book is difficult to read because of all the grammatical and spelling errors. Misplaced modifiers abound, too. Perhaps these errors have been corrected in subsequent printing, but at least, the one that I read had mult...
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