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Free read for review....I loved it. | I found myself yelling his name when he was fighting. Two troubled young people each having personal problems in their live and finding and helping each other. Suspenseful , and very well written. Can't wait for the other books. |
Great Movie, Great price (for Blu-ray) | It was a movie I liked a lot before, being a Kevin Spacey fan and slowly buying things on Blu-ray. Can't afford to have 3 different types of technology, but the days of VHS are long gone and DVD is good but not like Blu-ray.. The clarity of Blu-ray and Surround Sound make home entertainment lots better than the past. I liked this move and would recommend it. Whenever you find a deal on Blu-ray, snag it. They are few and far between! |
nice and lightweight. | Needed pewter scrubs fast and was stuck with poly cotton blend, against my preferences and principles but am pretty happy with these despite the vagaries of sizing.
The texture is reasonable, and the fabric is nice and lightweight. |
Tough story in a challenging environment | This captures the South Texas border environment very well and has relevance to today's issues regarding immigrants and border social trends. I found the writing a bit too dramatic and often tedious. It was worth reading. |
Alert! This is NEON ORANGE. I mean it ... | Alert! This is NEON ORANGE. I mean it may glow in the dark kind of orange. Truly hideous and I missed the cutoff to return. :( That said, I recently saw a young teenage girl in a tee shirt and sneakers this exact color. Worked for her, though this shirt is probably not her style. |
oh my god what a tear-jerker | Oh my I am so happy with this book it really left its mark in my soul. It made me cry for atleast 3 chapters. I am serious. You have to read this book, well only if you are the romantic type and like to have books make you cry. If you do and you are like me then you will read this book and all Nicholas' other books too. But this one will really leave its mark in your mind and soul. After you read this book then go see the movie they will both please you. |
Perfect fit. Perfect color (hospital green) | Generally I wear size S but I already have red one from the same seller and it was a bit loose on me so this time I ordered XS. Perfect fit. Perfect color (hospital green). I wasn't disappointed! Highly recommended |
Design over function won me over... | I needed a small desk natural light (full spectrum) desk lamp for my office. Verilux is a relatively reliable brand name, so I purchased this desk lamp. Design, style, and color of the lamp is great. However, it does not emit as much light as I expected. The lamp has two settings: high and low, which in my opinion, differ only slightly in illumination. I give this product 3 out of 5 stars for low luminance, but the design, weight, and style are great. If you need natural, full spectrum "task lighting" this will do. For 8 hours of working in front of a computer, I'd suggest a lamp that delivers more brightness. |
Wrench verses Socket. | I have used sockets to remove o2 sensors and have found them to be to tall for the location of the sensor, this is just right short and sweet, another mechanic in the shop I work at has used the one with a handle and it has broken twice and some times can't be used because of location, and yes I would recommend it. |
They need to be hard not rubbery! ! | Wish they would come and some type of Fastener... I expected these to be hard where they can actually hold something not little rubber things that will hold nothing |
Very well made connectors | Really well made product. High quality connectors. Nice cable. |
A great record but the remastering is awful | A great record but the remastering is awful. The sound is quite harsh and and lacks the nice feeling the original cd had. The art on vinyl i lovely and gives this review an extra star. |
GREAT for use as a ground duty | I use this as a ground duty at the school and love it. With the zipper it stays closed and on my shoulders. I can put my band-aids, tissues, pencils/pens and paper in the pockets and find things easily. LOVE IT! |
Apple certified - 10 ft cable - works great | I've purchased other 10ft cables for my iPhone 5 in the past and they have not lasted long. This one however is great. It is obviously of better quality and it is Apple certified, so you don't get your iPhone refusing to charge as it does with the uncertified cables. I am very happy with his product and would not hesitate to recommend it. |
Great quality and shipping was fast | Really cute! Great quality and shipping was fast. The 60mm is the perfect size for that over-sized glasses look! |
Great plant growth and easy to use | Still going strong almost 2 years later. Great plant growth and easy to use. |
I was recommended to check this book out | I was recommended to check this book out. I would consider it a great guide to anybody who is thinking about visiting London in the near future. Its a very straightword book that teaches you different places you can visit, the common greetings and words that you will be exposed to and how you can best communicate with everyone there. The book is full of fun little facts. I would definitely recommend this book if you are planning a trip to London. |
Outstanding story, but "Kindle readability" problem | This is an outstanding story. Terrific artwork too. However, the Kindle version is marred by several pages being reproduced so that several pages of dialogue are too small to read. I never understand why Amazon allows this to occur so often in graphic novels. This would be a 5 star review if not for that problem. |
great price for simple and effective product | Easy to install and setup. I have had it for a few months. The collar beeps before my dogs get shocked, so thats nice. After just a few days my dogs knew the boundry and stayed within. The only reason im not giving it 5 stars is because the collars are really flimsy and thin. The collar constantly became loose, so i just fed the loop back through the buckle to keep it tight- problem fixed. The collars come off at night, so to differentiate between whos collar belongs to whom, i just marked one collar of the battery cover with black permanent marker. I recommend going to lowes or home depot for extra in-ground wire caps just incase your dogs dig up the wires, causing you to attach replacemnt wire (which was super easy to do. I just forgot to put the collars on them one day and they dug up about 10 feet of wire). Oh, and lowes sells boundry wire for 19 bucks in my area. Dont go to petsmart! Too expensive. |
Six book demon series. | Enjoyed each book tremendously. Written so well that the usual historic darkness of demons did not come through at all. One problem I had though, is that I walked away hungry with each book I read. Tomatoes and avocados taste great on whole grain bread and mayo, give it a try. Recipes on each volume would have been a huge bonus. |
Exactly What I Needed | I found these at a great cost and it was exactly what I needed for my wedding cupcakes. Quick and easy shipping. |
works well, not very secure | works awesome, just with the pan holder could secure better to the unit--tends to move around while cooking. |
I shouldn't have wasted my time and money with the other ones - ... | I have bought 4 scooters for my 22 month old, this being the 4th. I shouldn't have wasted my time and money with the other ones - this is the best scooter around, it's light, well-made and easy to manouver. Every kid I know has one of these for a reason. |
Perfect fit for my grandpas old Konica lenses. | This works really well. I have some of these adapters that are not the best, but this is the best. |
Requires Special Staples | Requires non-standard staples. While I have probably 50,000 staples from various manufacturers, none of them will work in this stapler. |
No no no.. don't do it | Dont buy.. need a gasket.. otherwise when you go through the car wash.. water in your cab.. |
VHF Kit worked great with my ClearStream antenna. | I added this to my ClearStream 4 antenna to bring in the VHF channels. This addition made all of the difference I needed to bring in far more channels. The channels come in very strong and clear. I am receiving everything available over the air now. I can't believe what a difference this made to my TV reception. I am very happy with my purchase. |
they stay on her head great product. | great product they stay on no hair pulling when pulling them off nice long cable. although would have been nice if it was just a little shorter but i'm fine with it. |
It represents her soul in a perfect way and color | Right sticker for a young girl driver that loves be fast and crazy. It represents her soul in a perfect way and color. |
looks great, very happy with product and | shipped quickly, looks great, very happy with product and service |
This is a wonderful book. Calming and full of life lessons | This is a wonderful book. Calming and full of life lessons. Highly reccommend! |
Poor battery life and horrible storage! | This phone is horrible. It is difficult to add apps to the phone because the internal memory sucks. The phone has many apps that I have no use for and deleting them is difficult. The battery dies quickly and I suspect that the many unnecessary apps adds to this problem. The camera works fairly well. |
Do not put in the dryer! | Thick, soft, and warm. My husband thought it was merino wool when we first got it. I've not found another cotton blanket anywhere of this quality, but do wash it per the instructions! Dissolve the detergent in the machine BEFORE adding the blanket or it will not rinse out well because the blanket is so densely woven. LINE DRY. I made the mistake of washing and drying it before reading the instructions because, well, it's a cotton blanket. I've washed other cotton blankets a hundred times before. Now our $100 twin blanket is a nice sized throw :( . It also pilled up a bit. I really like this blanket, but would LOVE it if the care was not so fussy--it is just cotton, after all, not wool. That's why I went with cotton. If I wanted something so fussy, I would have bought a wool blanket. But it IS right there on the tag, so this gets 4 stars. |
I still have products left to be used. I ... | I still have products left to be used. I have no complaints. It does what it says it's going to do. You can't go wrong with that. After working all day, teeth still feel smooth. |
Just as good as O/E........ | Put on a set of aftermarket wires (7mm) for a VW Passat 2.8L and the ignition system had a misfire after 2 hours driving. Thought about buying them at VW, but for @ 249.00 is wayyyyyyyyyyy out of my budget. Then I remembered from working in the parts store that Beck Arnley is basically O/E. Now that they are part of World pac, I know I'm getting O/E. Installed in ten minutes and the car back to the original form (8mm wire) and power. Plus I saved $ 140.00.
For regular domestic and Asian, you can you almost anything, but the "German's" make great cars and demand "quality" replacement parts.
Elvis Passat owner of NYC |
Must read, wether you're using EMDR in thearpy, or just would like to know how the past is effecting the present. | This book has helped me so much, two months ago I went into therapy to help me understand why I had such a hatred for myself. My therapist talked to me about using EMDR, and i read this book in between our first and second EMDR session.
What this book provided for me, was an understanding on how my current thoughts where being effected by my previous childhood traumas, things I had done such a good of repressing.
If you are just getting started into EMDR, or you want to read up on it. this is the book for you. It has a lot of selp-help sections, where you can do some of the work by yourself, The most important thing, is to be absolutely honest with yourself, and just let the thoughts go where they need to.
I hope this helps :) |
Jet and Charlie must continue! | Jet, the 6th episode of Secret Confessions: Backstage is the hottest of the series and one story Id like to see continued. Jet is the real drive behind The Screaming Tuesdays, the real master of their music. All the Tuesdays are talented in their own right, but Jet is the total package, even though his voice is his instrument on stage, he can play all instruments well (though he demurs about bagpipes). He is obsessive about his notebook, where he keeps his works-in-progress, his thoughts and his secrets. He has been wanting to get his hands (mouth, body) on Charlie since he first saw her on the first day of the US tour.
Charlie has been embedded with The Screaming Tuesdays since the beginning of the US tour. A reporter looking for the in-depth true story about the band, the tour and the individual Tuesdays; she has kept her distance from all the members of the band and their support team. She wants nothing to tarnish her reputation as a reporter and devalue her work. She knows how quickly her reputation can be lost if she is linked to anyone she interviews. She has been painfully aware of Jet from the first moment and has delayed his interview until the last.
The last day of the tour, the last night, after the last concert, Charlie is scheduled to do her in-depth interview with Jet. Jet made a decision to avoid alcohol for the US tour; he states hes not an alcoholic and it is just a personal choice. The Tuesdays have been betting against him, but the US tour is over and the betting pool is unclaimed. Yanis brings Charlie to Jets suite just as hes about to shower off after the performance. Jet doesnt want to do the interview with Charlie because hes unsure he can keep his hands off her. Chicago is about to get hot! |
This cable works better than the stocked one | I needed a new cable because my cable broke and this on has worked perfectly. No complaints at all. I would definitly recommend this to anyone who has a ASUS tablet. |
Chemical smell while cooking~~~ | Can not bear it any longer. This machine emit a strong chemical smell while cooking. I have try every method to wash it and clean it, hoping to get rid of the smell, but it still exist. I am very sensitive to the smell.
Trying to return it right now. |
Very awesome and comfortable shoes but I feel they were a ... | Very awesome and comfortable shoes but I feel they were a half size too big. They slip off my heels. I have just stuffed some paper in the toes to help. |
Binge-Watchers Beware | I started off my experience with Doctor Who by watching the fifth season (or series, as the Brits call it), featuring my personal favorite Doctor, Matt Smith. I then went on to finish the last few seasons of the series, and yet I wanted more. I decided to go back to the first season, and while I wouldn't recommend watching the show in that order, it was still incredibly satisfying, and filled in a few gaps of the Doctor Who universe that I hadn't yet learned about (i.e. Bad Wolf, Captain Jack, etc.). At first, I found some of the effects used in the show to be somewhat amusing, since I suppose the BBC didn't have as large of a special effects budget back then. However, you get used to it pretty quickly, and besides, that's not where the beauty of Doctor Who lies. If you're interested in space, time travel, the English accent, or all of the above, you're guaranteed to have a blast watching this show. I just wish that I had found out about it earlier than I did, but, as they say, better late than never! |
Normally I LOVE command strips/hooks/shelfs etc but these are awful | Normally I LOVE command strips/hooks/shelfs etc but these are awful. I don't know if its my wall, your strips or evil gnomes but I don't like them. They hang just fine by themselves but if I put the weight of one necklace it will pop off the wall. It broke one of my favorite necklaces so bad I'm afraid even super glue won't be able to fix it. Maybe mine was defective but I'm never buying the clear ones or this one again. |
Nice looking but interrupts cell signal | Nice looking but interrupts cell signal. I had an issue using this with low cell service. If I had the case on my cell service wouldn't work with 1 bar or so but when I took it off it was fine. |
As ususal, LOVE conqures all!!! | Another great book for the Hardy Brothers! It is great to see Emma getting her voice. She was almost a pushover before giving birth to Avery. Hope they get married before the series is over. Finn is so wonderful for Emma and helped her blossom into the wonderful person she was meant to be. Peter is such an intricate part of these stories that they wouldn't be complete without him. He is a great mentor for James and the rest of the Hardy brothers.
Can't wait for the next book! Jake is my favorite!!! |
Beautiful shoe- fits perfect | Beautiful shoe- fits perfect! I ordered the light pink shoes. They definitely have more pink to them than I thought they would. The pictures appeared to be more of a pale/subtle pink. Anyway, still a great shoe! |
Just freeze a bottle of water instead | I am shocked at all the positive reviews. These are terrible. I believe they are just filled with water, and with how small they are that is not enough to keep food chilled!
These sit in my insulated cooler/lunchbox for about 5 hours before I eat. They are usually melted and not even cold anymore. I started just freezing a bottle of water and using that to keep my food cold. That keeps my food colder than using 3 or even all 4 of these at once. |
I have always thought Otterboxs were the best cases, but this case honestly puts all other ... | Never in my life did I ever think a phone case can be made so perfectly. I have always thought Otterboxs were the best cases, but this case honestly puts all other cases to shame. It feels so sturdy, comes with all the accessories, and the cherry on top is that is has a tempered glass protector included as well. I can not believe the price I paid for such a great case. I am beyond satisfied and buying this case for all of my family and friends this Christmas! |
This is a beautiful book packed full of wonderful pages to color | This is a beautiful book packed full of wonderful pages to color. And I do mean full. Most books I have don't even have half the pages this one does! Whatever mood you are in you will find something that will grab you and say color me! |
Great, only one problem | I love the lights. They are well-constructed, sturdy and look great. My only complaint would be that we received one bad bulb which shorted the whole light strand and tripped the circuit breaker. After we figured out the problem, we switched out the bulb and everything worked fine. |
Getting reviews made simple | Indie authors wading into the river of self publishing - grab this book. NAKED TRUTHS About Getting Book Reviews has helpful suggestions in an easy style. Hausmann's examples made me say 'That makes sense" and start taking notes. I'm putting her tips to use right away. |
From Warrior to Leader - the story | Writing a prequel must be a quite a challenge; Sam Barone has met that challenge beautifully. Having read the prior works, somehow I was able to approach this one and enjoy it as if it were a continuation. Yet, I believe that a person could just as easily read this one first and move on to the others and enjoy the experience every bit as much as me. That's good writing.
Speaking of good writing, this is the best effort to date. The storytelling is riveting, the dialogue flows easily, the characters are engaging. In many ways, it's more a collection of vignettes that decribe episodes in the life of our hero as he proceeds from the raw youth driven from his life as a developing warrior on the steppes to the leader we know in the later novels. Slowly but surely, one can envision how that process developed to the point where Eskkar might integrate well into the modern agricultural/urban society to which the world evolved. It was something hinted at in Dawn of Empire (DOE,) but developed nicely here.
Due to the age of Trella when she appeared in DOE, we don't get to read much about her early days, But, the teaser chapter at the end promises that Trella fans will get more of their fill in the near future. Get cracking, Sam. I already want to know what happens. |
The blade is completely useless; if I'm lucky it will sand a bit ... | I purchased this from the MoMA Design Store after reading a few positive reviews on Amazon. I don't know if those were fake reviews or if this company's quality control has gone down, but I can't get the "sharpener" to sharpen any of my pencils at all. I've tried it with a Palomino Blackwing, Mitsubishi Hi-Uni, Dixon Ticonderoga, Rhodia, and PaperMate Mirado Classic. The blade is completely useless; if I'm lucky it will sand a bit of the pencil off, but never anything more than that. Do not buy. |
Senseo coffee pods work well. | I've had a Senseo coffee maker for several years and like the convenience of the coffee pods. They are qick to use for a quick cup of coffee. jb |
They bite really nice | These brakes feel great. I needed some new calipers, rotors and pads for my s2k and these were a great choice. I also have SS brakelines which adds to it.... great performance from these so far. The powder coated calipers are HUGE PLUS not just for looks but for preventing corrosion. |
Exactly what I wanted | I ordered this as a replacement for an existing pair. I have the current pair for two years. They are wonderful shoes. Comfortable. Stylish. I had to have another pair. |
I wish there were more. | I really enjoy "A Haunting" series. I'm not convinced that every story is true. I think some people may just see things. I don't think this is proof of life after death. I wish I could talk to relatives that have died.
The stories are scary. The haunting in Connecticut is scarier than the movie that came out this year. |
Works for 2008 Ford F-150 | Bought this to replace upstream and downstream O2 sensors on my 2008 Ford f-150. Worked perfectly. |
Honest writing about the story of an imperfect human being. | Rich has a way of weaving a story that keeps you reading until the end. Journal #3 has a different flavor than the previous 2. He writes about his life and struggles more than his interactions with his daughter. It is open, honest and relatable. He writes authentically about his experiences and isn't afraid of offending or scaring people off. The journal is a peak into him as a flawed, imperfect yet perfectly made human being. |
Works great, but more post-project damage than 3M options | We selected these with slightly more permanent applications in mind than just Halloween or other light temporary seasonal decorations, like TARDIS party light installation in my daughter's bedroom, for example. Be warned these are decidedly less temporary than 3Ms "stick-on" options we've used to some limited success for similar jobs, in that CraZy TACKz will leave holes post-extraction if used in wood and more so if used in drywall. I'd recommend less than 2 lbs application rather than "up to" 2 lbs.
CraZy TACKz offer some variations on this design in which the clear base is less covert even color seasonal options.
Amazon shoppers please remember that CraZy TACKz weigh in at 1 lb. and are classified as an "add-on" item and it is required to be included in a $25 (or greater) order in order to ship. So please correspond your orders accordingly (Like adding them on to seasonal items when it's time to ship) |
This product rocks! I've had the case for a ... | This product rocks! I've had the case for a few months. it's durable and convient. The case holds three cards. I get compliments on it all the time. Also, it has a lip around the face, so every time I drop it there are no issues. I drop it a lot... |
Best thing I ever Purchased off amazon I get so ... | Best thing I ever Purchased off amazon I get so many compliments on the sticky and it does it job as well on keeping my phone screen protected! |
but the dogs head is like not shaped right | Its cute....but the dogs head is like not shaped right. You cant look at it from all angles without being weirded out. BUT, we will still put it on our tree. |
Very comfy and sturdy | Durable and very well made. Bought rhinestone letters to put my daughter's name on back of canvas to make it look like an actor's chair. She loved it! |
Extremely smooth throttle | Excellent throttle tube. So smooth that you sometimes have to be careful over bumps because it will modulate the throttle. Some may not like this, but I was looking for an extremely smooth tube and this is it. Very, very easy to turn. |
The smell is nice and relaxing | I am not sure if this works to reduce stress because I have a lot of different incense sticks and I use them 3 or 4 almost daily, but I have being not stressed in a long time. The smell is nice and relaxing, and last longer after the incense burns |
Attract too much of my cats' hair and very hard ... | Attract too much of my cats' hair and very hard to remove with any of the hair removal products that I own. |
Great book on creativity | This is an excellent read combining the skills of a neuroscientist,Eagleman and a composer Brandt.
They paint a great picture of how creativity has allowed a weak and quite small animal come from Africa and dominate the world. They give story after story showing how the great and the unknown contributed to the huge number of developments that got is to where we are now.
As a retired teacher I was particularly impressed by the chapter on creativity in schools. There was a wonderful message supporting the key importance of creativity across the curriculum and the importance of making sure that the arts continue to play the significant role that they have in allowing pupils to develop creative skills that are so essential in our digital connected society.
Highly recommended. |
but this protector broke at the stupidest, slightest impact | Bought this for my 635 and didn't last long. I am always very careful with my phone and never really had a problem with my screen, but this protector broke at the stupidest, slightest impact. There are way better (and cheaper) solutions here at Amazon. |
Nice chain. Very lightweight chain while the tags themselves ... | Nice chain. Very lightweight chain while the tags themselves have some weight to them. |
Author needs more experience | I wanted to like it, but i found myself cringing and forcing myself to finish it. I suppose it had potential, but the writing was very juvenile and not engaging. There was absolutely no motivation for the characters and more than once I caught myself saying "seriously?" How are these people supposed to be in love when they've said a grand total of two hundred words to each other?! This book will just leave the avid reader frustrated that you wasted your time. |
I order two pairs at a time | Favorite flip flops period. I order two pairs at a time, just in case they quit making them. Have not found flip flops that I like better. People have complained about the brand label on the heel of the foot, has NEVER bothered me, don't even know its there. |
3 times now) these things get caught up very easily. That's probably to be expected | Still waiting to catch a fish using these. Had a Mepps 5 black fury in my box for a while - after hearing so many people swear by it, I gave it a shot. got hung up and lost it on my 3rd cast. Ordered this set of 3 to replace it and have already lost 2 of them. I want to order again to replace the ones I've lost, but so far I haven't even had a bite.
Lesson learned (the hard way, 3 times now) these things get caught up very easily. That's probably to be expected. |
Does not fit my Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919) | The original Samsung case in the stores is about 4 times the price of this case, so I realized this couldn't be the real one. But I was going to give it a try anyway.
Shipment was quick, and it arrived inside a plastic re-sealable bag (no box).
The back of this case it tougher than the back (original) of the S4, so I thought this would be a good thing. But the back of the case does not snap/close properly against the body of the S4: there is a small gap, and I did not want any gaps that could accumulate dust/lint, or allow water/moisture to seep through.
The design of this case will also not protect your phone from damage if it falls on the edges.
Item returned. |
A strong argument for the arts in education | Lois Hetland and Ellen Winner (et al) make a strong case for arts education for every child based on solid research. Their initial analysis of arts education research sets the stage for their in-depth, immersive inquiry into the practices of highly-skilled, professional teaching artists. The blending of theoretical perspectives with 'in-the-trenches' data collection, analysis and synthesis surround the types of teaching and learning occuring in the visual arts studio classrooms. Selecting such qualified teachers who also have vibrant art practices strengthens the relationships between the ideal professional who is an artist, educator and researcher. The practical examples will motivate teachers and the thoughtfully built argument for the arts in education will provide a valuable source for any advocate and policy maker.
As a former K-12 art educator and current teacher of art education at the college level, I find this book a major contribution to the field and invaluable for pre-service and practicing teaching artists. |
ordered these March 31 and by April 15 they were ... | ordered these March 31 and by April 15 they were falling apart. been buying Skechers for years with no problem for myself and grandson. Ridiculous! |
Danger to dogs-small kids too! | Simple--do not buy this toy. It may look reasonable, but the grey patch on its top is made of a tactile-almost sticky fiber. Proved to be easily pulled off. Its a problem for your dogs/small kids that could become life threatening. Within a few mins, one of our dogs starting coughing-became hacking fast. A trip to the vet made all right but we caught it fast. |
Good fan, too loud and bright for the bedroom. | It works exactly as advertised but OMG it is so loud! And the blue status light is very bright. The combination makes it almost impossible for me to sleep while this is on, which was the whole reason I bought it--my bedroom is at the "end of the line" and doesn't get enough AC to cool the room sufficiently. Considering taking off the back as some other commenters have suggested to reduce the noise. |
not a slip-on, but cute shoes | Super cute shoes, just didn't work for what I needed. They fit fine except in the opening, where they were a bit large and needed first buckle pulled tighter. With or without this first buckle tightened, however, the shoe did not function as a slip-on which was what I wanted. The tongue kept bunching up and the shoes couldn't really be put on without undoing the buckles. Since the whole point was that I'm pregnant and can't tie my shoes anymore, this was a dealbreaker for me, but if you don't mind buckling your own shoes like a grownup, or waiting until they're more broken in, these might still work for you. Was sad to return them! |
Fun Read, Not a Classic | I've wanted to read this book for a while, so when I finally picked it up this past Christmas vacation I was excited for the story. The story follows a somewhat "classic" fantasy storyline (i.e. parent's tragic death and discovery of a latent "special" talent). A boy named Mordecai lives with his parents, his father is a blacksmith. Although he knew he was an orphan, he didn't know the tragic story of his birth. One day he discovers he has the ability for magic he is considered a mage, an untrained magician. The story takes him through many adventures and has a strong conclusion.
There were several problems I had with the writing. This may seem a bit backward, but after reflection, the biggest problem I had with the story was the ending. I won't go into the details as not to ruin the story but it was just a little too perfect of an ending for my taste. The second problem I had was, although the pace was quick, I almost wish the author had slowed down a bit and added a more meat to the story. Finally, I wish the author would have taken more time to develop the relationships between Mordecai and his best friend as well as his love interest, Penelope.
Overall, it was enjoyable read, just not at the top of my list of fantasy. |
i'm not too happy with them | they hurt my feet after few hours, i'm not too happy with them. |
Great quality! It's my boyfriend's favorite hat | Great quality! It's my boyfriend's favorite hat! And when I say that, understand he has literally about 50 hats, all penguins or OU. So, there's that. |
Is this a how-to book, or a commercial? | There is some informative stuff here, but it's hard to find amid all the condescension. The author's tone is just ... grating and dismissive. Basically, 175 pages of, "Everything you're doing is wrong..." interspersed with 75 pages of examples from her own books, which was a tad ... extreme, in my opinion. There's be a one paragraph explanation of the technique, followed by a page and a half passage from one of her own books used as example. By the time I got through that slog, I'd completely forgotten what I was supposed to be looking for! Seriously, I had to take a break in the middle of reading this because the pages and pages of her own fiction just made my eyes cross.
I read Dwight Swain's "Techniques of the Selling Writer" before this, but that was much more geared toward other genres, not fantasy. So I got this because it was the same basic techniques, but fantasy-specific, and I ... was REALLY disappointed, overall. (Also, can I just say that mentioning "character tags" in the section on characterization, with NO explanation of what a character tag IS, is probably not very helpful to people who haven't read Dwight Swain's stuff. Mind you, I HAVE, and the out-of-the-blue mention still threw me for a loop. I had to go back and pull out my copy of "Techniques of the Selling Writer" to remember what the heck she was talking about.)
I may pull this out again to double-check stuff during the revision process of my current novel, but for now, I can definitely say this one will be gathering dust on a shelf. |
I absolutely love my boots | I absolutely love my boots!! I feel they have lots of space for my wide feet, however that's ok because if I went with 10.5 I probably would have not enough space for my toes. Love them!! |
Easy to get out of the shipping box | Bought this for $180 for a teen game room. Arrived quickly,well packed . Easy to get out of the shipping box. Futon comes folded inside a thin black storage bag. The legs and screws/ hex keys are on the bottom inside a zippered compartment . After I put the legs on ,I put the storage bag and hex keys in the zippered compartment for storage just in case I ever need to move it . The futon looks great everything was easy to put together and feels sturdy . The upholstery feels and looks of good quality . The hinges for the futon work smoothly . It was used for 2 days by a guest for sleeping and is easy to convert from couch to bed and back again. The one negative I would give this futon is that it is Very Firm . We have overnight guests often Who will be using this so I am purchasing a 3 inch memory foam mat to go on top. All in all for the price I think that this is a very good value. |
Fabulous little time saving item. It cooks our potatoes ... | Fabulous little time saving item. It cooks our potatoes in three minutes. I thought it was a con. It's not. It works. |
The Book is great....the manufacturing...not so much | I love Our Best Bites...visit their website multiple times a week. I ordered this book as soon as it came it out! It's filled with wonderful recipes. I am super disappointed that the pages are sticking together and ripping...it's super sad. But like I said...the content is amazing - as always! |
Small issue with first pair, resolved asap. | Company was great with resolvinf a pair which got messed up from one fall, second pair has been flawless. Love em |
it works... However, it had to ... | it works...However, it had to cost fifty cents to make...why did I have to pay $14.95 plus shipping? Its a teeny piece of bent flat metal...price should have been $2.95 Im surprised escort ripped (I mean charged) too much. It should have been included with the $233.00 solo.
I feel I have been had instead of thrilled initially with the product...Oh well..... |
Impressive "gentleman's folder" | Very nice little knife for the price. Arrived quickly and was pretty sharp out of the box. I would definitely recommend, but do note, this doesn't have the speedsafe feature. It really doesn't need it though. |
I am a genius. Read if you have block style mantel. | You can bend these if you don't have a mantel with a lip on it like they always show in the pictures. Mine is block style (8") and the clips would not work because there isn't enough length across the top of the hooks to hold them in place. When I bent them (see pic) they work great! I am a genius! |
Clasp in back broke very first time I put it on | I did not even get to see how it looked I had barely put it on my head and clasp just came unattached. I guess I will need to find someone who knows how to sew |
Personally thickness X2 would be perfect for me | Definitely feel warmer than a regular top. Very thin and light weight though. Personally thickness X2 would be perfect for me. |
Fun plot, great characters | It's a fun read for anyone in the magic/fantasy genre. The strongest part of the book by far are the characters and dialogue. Sometimes the descriptions are confusing, for example you might think everyone is at Jim's save house but then it makes a reference to Kate's apartment an you aren't sure where everyone is actually located. |
It may come on accidentally and use battery. | inlike the two shades of light. The stand is probably least likeable |
Putting the Science Back in Science Fiction | I have to admit - I have been and always will be a sucker for science in any form. Combine that with my love of thrillers and a bit of alternate history, and you have an ideal book for me. Being able to fall into another world and lose sight of reality for a while is what the best authors in the genre are able to do, and Ryzhakov certainly nailed it. My only complaint would be that at times, it almost seemed too vague, and some of the suspense was drawn out to the point where it lost the tension. I became distracted with other plot lines and characters before the big pay-off of a built up scene could fully manifest. That is extremely nit-picky, as most of the book was excellent, and the character development was far richer than many science fiction authors bother to with. William Carrot was properly mysterious (a bit too much at times), but the "villains" of Rasa A were classic in their sinister intent, a throwback to secret societies and cloak and dagger international secrecy.
The in-depth scientific elements of the novel never got too "lecture-esque" and I was thrilled with the complex fiction that mirrored our potential future in the real world. A third great war could be on our horizon, our oceans are dead and dying, so marine biology and virology are two subjects that will take the main stage in the coming generation. I enjoyed how passionate Ryzhakov clearly was about the subject matter, and how his scientific background didn't make his prose or his storytelling heavy-handed or stilted. He blended his academic knowledge with his natural gift for writing, and I was deservedly riveted from start to finish. I see that the author has other novels as well, and if they are half as good as Made in Bionia, then I'll be a happy man. They certainly warrant a read! |
Best Cell phone mount out there, Will be buying for every vehicle i own | recently took this on a 1,300 mile road trip and it was great. Solid never gave us an issue and didn't have to mess with adjustments or clamps or anything the entire trip just hop in the car throw the phone up on the magnetic holder and you are all set and good to go. Didn't take any time at all to install and I will be buying one of these for my other vehicle and my company vehicle as well. |
It got the art party message across clearly | Worked well for my daughter's art and craft birthday party. Everyone new right away what type of party it was going to be and it generated anticipation among her 5yr old friends. lol |
FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!! | I was given this book in a giveaway I had won.
I must say, I was only gonna read a couple of chapters but I found myself reading further than that (I actually finished the book in one day) which is really rare for me. Usually I get bored easily when reading, but this book caught and kept my attention. It was funny, sweet and interesting! I absolutely loved it, I can't wait for the next one. MA did a AMAZING Job <3 |
Terrific plugs -best Ive used | These banana plugs are the best Ive ever used. They are easy to assemble and appear to be very durable and good-looking. I wish they had Phillips screws so that the assembly process was smoother. |
Good transaction. Thanks | Product as described. Good transaction. Thanks... |