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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse, 800 / 1200 /1600DPI, 5 Buttons - Black; Brand: Anker; Review: LOVE IT! No More carpel tunnel. Hand pain from a small mouse is no more. I would never go back to a regular shaped wired mouse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call Center Hands-free Headset Headphone Monaural Mic Mircrophone Noice Cancelling; Brand: WirelessFinest; Review: It works, However the headband is very cheap quality and I hate using it. I'll have to but another one. The headband is so poor and cheap quality that unless you are square to the base, the headset slips from its intended positioning. Not exactly what I hoped for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics .Audio 645 USB Behind the Head Headset; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Terrible. They hurt, sound awful and no one can hear me. Do not buy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Koolertron Monitor Stand Universal Monitor Arm Multilayer Solid Wood Arch Shelf Smooth Paint Surface Platform Riser for Apple iMac All-in-one; Brand: Koolertron; Review: Looks nice!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Multimedia Speakers Z200 with Stereo Sound for Multiple Devices - Black; Brand: Logitech; Review: I was hoping I would find speakers that would provide enough bass to enjoy good music or movies on my laptop/workstation. It connects through an audio jack and sounds great. For the price, you cant beat it. They looks nice too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Secret (Unabridged, 4-CD Set); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: Love these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Power; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: Love these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magic (Secret (Rhonda Byrne)); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhonda Byrne Page; Review: Love these books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magnolia Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Chip Gaines Page; Review: Great background on this popular couple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magical Fashionista: Dress for the Life You Want; Author: Visit Amazon's Tess Whitehurst Page; Review: I always buy her books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fairies of Turtle Creek; Author: Visit Amazon's Jill K. Sayre Page; Review: Beautiful story!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buttercream One-Tier Wonders: 30 Simple and Sensational Buttercream Cakes; Author: Valeri Valeriano; Review: This is a great book to learn to decorate beautiful cakes. Plus being one layer, it's easier to focus your attention on the decorating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Decor Cheat Sheets: Need-to-Know Stuff for Stylish Living; Author: Jessica Probus; Review: Great information in a condensed form.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return to Enchantment: Your Guide to Creating a Magical Livelihood; Author: Kris Oster Ph.D; Review: Lots of good information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pumpkin: The Raccoon Who Thought She Was a Dog; Author: Laura Young; Review: Loved this book! Photos are precious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Penguin the Magpie: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family; Author: Cameron Bloom; Review: Beautiful and compassionate story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hidden Life of Trees: The International Bestseller - What They Feel, How They Communicate; Author: Peter Wohlleben (author); Review: I've always been drawn to trees. It really changes your perspective on how you look at trees; how they protect themselves and send out warnings to other trees.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors; Author: Visit Amazon's George W. Bush Page; Review: Gorgeous paintings and inspiring and emotional personal stories of each individual. Puts a face on what service and sacrifice really entails.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capture Your Style: Transform Your Instagram Photos, Showcase Your Life, and Build the Ultimate Platform; Author: Visit Amazon's Aimee Song Page; Review: This is a gift to my granddaughter. There were examples to help you to visually match the instructions given. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets to Losing Weight, Living; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael F. Roizen Page; Review: A lot of information to take in. Even so, it includes how to better support your body for maximum health and a healthier Life outlook.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Touch of Farmhouse Charm: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Warm and Rustic Feel to Any Room; Author: Visit Amazon's Liz Fourez Page; Review: I enjoyed looking at this book. There are several projects that I would be interested in using for decorating and that were easy enough for me to finish in a short time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles James: Beyond Fashion (Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover)); Author: Harold Koda; Review: I have seen his work in fashion magazines and was curious to learn more about his background and other works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Schuman Page; Review: I gave this book to my granddaughter who will be graduating next year. It has a lot of decorating information and entertaining ideas that I felt would be more suited to her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inside Haute Couture: Behind the Scenes at the Paris Ateliers; Author: Dsire Sadek; Review: Attention to detail doesn't even begin to define the demanding delicate and intricate work required. Each piece is a work of art--so much dedication, time, and pride going into the execution of layer after layer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change Your Home, Change Your Life with Color: What's Your Color Story?; Author: Visit Amazon's Moll Anderson Page; Review: I loved all the colorful pictures and descriptions to all the colors. I have purchased her books before and enjoyed those as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iris Grace: How Thula the Cat Saved a Little Girl and Her Family; Author: Visit Amazon's Arabella Carter-Johnson Page; Review: A very heartfelt book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Renovation Guide (Better Homes and Gardens Home); Author: Visit Amazon's Better Homes and Gardens Page; Review: Great ideas for all sizes of kitchens and bathrooms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Lace Cakes: 30 Delicate Cake Decorating Designs for Contemporary Lace Cakes; Author: Visit Amazon's Zoe Clark Page; Review: Beautiful cakes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Sugar Flowers: Contemporary Cake Decorating with Elegant Gumpaste Flowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacqueline Butler Page; Review: Beautiful book! Thorough instructions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cake Girl: One (Reasonably) Sane Woman's Quest for the Biggest Slice, the Sweetest Frosting, and the Perfect Wedding Cake; Author: Linda Baker; Review: I really enjoyed this book and also the recipes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girls Made of Snow and Glass; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa Bashardoust Page; Review: Loved this story! I really loved the storys ending! This will be one I definitely will keep in my library and read again. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Epson T220220 DURABrite Ultra Cyan Standard Capacity Cartridge Ink (WF-2760, WF-2750, WF-2660, WF-2650, WF-2630, XP-424, XP-420, XP-320); Brand: Epson; Review: I'm not sure why people are reviewing this negatively. It is your run of the mill Epson branded ink. Works well for me. Good price and I will keep buying these when they run out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MFLABEL 4 Rolls of 250 4x6 Direct Thermal Blank Shipping Labels for Zebra 2844 Zebra 2843 2844z Eltron; Brand: MFLABEL; Review: Great deal and just what I expected. I print fedex labels all day at my company and these come in handy. A bulk order is so convenient. Thanks for selling these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother Genuine Drum Unit, DR360, Seamless Integration, Yields Up to 12,000 Pages, Black; Brand: Brother; Review: You know what you are getting when you order this. Best cartridge but not the best price. I have bough the off brands before and for the most part they work well. I don't like that these cartridges tell you they are out of ink before they actually are. There was a hack I read online that you just put a piece of tape over the sensor and you get about 500 more pages of printing. After that, this cartridge became more worth it. I can help you out with the hack if you would like, just comment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Magic Tape, Standard Width, Versatile, Matte Finish, Trusted Favorite, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed, 6 Rolls (810K6); Brand: Scotch; Review: We used to shop in the various stores looking for the refills for our dispenser. This was wonderful! Delivered exactly what we wanted right to our door. And what could be better than the real scotch tape.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotch Magic Tape, Standard Width, Writeable, Trusted Favorite, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Cabinet Pack, 18 Rolls (810K18CP); Brand: Scotch; Review: We used to shop in the various stores looking for the refills for our dispenser. This was wonderful! Delivered exactly what we wanted right to our door. And what could be better than the real scotch tape.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DigiOrange 200 Premium Self Adhesive White Blank Half Page Shipping Labels 8.5x5.5 for Laser Inkjet Printer; Brand: DigiOrange; Review: These are the only labels I buy. There is one brand on amazon that is a bit less expensive but the other brand gets jammed up in my printer. These are made thick and print well whether I have both labels on the sheet or just one if I happened to use one side already. I am a loyal customer and keep buying this brand over and over. Good price, great quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: #2 8.5x12 Poly Bubble Mailers Padded Envelopes 100 Qty From The Boxery; Brand: Air Jacket; Review: This price has been unbeatable for me and does exactly what I would expect from a padded pack. I order these about once a month and am always satisfied.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brother HL-L2340DW Compact Laser Printer, Monochrome, Wireless Connectivity, Two-Sided Printing, Mobile Device Printing, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled; Brand: Brother; Review: Really happy with this printer. I had a dell previously with wifi and the wifi never worked correctly. This was a bit annoying to set up but once all set, it works so well. My only qualms and why I give it a 4 star instead of 5 is that when in deep sleep mode, it does not recognize wifi. With a quick youtube how to, I turned off deep sleep and it now works well in sleep mode.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uline H-150 2-Inch Hand-Held Industrial Side Loading Tape Dispenser; Brand: ULINE; Review: The quality is so much better than other brand I have used. Who knew that taping could be so much quieter and easier than it already was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Brixton Men's Tiller Wide Brim Felt Fedora Hat; Brand: Brixton; Review: Literally the best hat I own; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TREEHUT¨ Wooden Bamboo Sunglasses Temples Classic Square Keyhole Vintage Eyewear; Brand: ; Review: looked great but broke easily; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's 2 Pack All Season Merino Wool Light Cushion Crew Socks; Brand: ; Review: Amazing work sock I own 15 pairs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David Archy 4 Pack Men's Ultra Soft Comfy Rib Micro Modal Briefs; Brand: David Archy; Review: love them so far. we will see how they hold up after a few washes; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: David Archy Men's 4 Pack Bamboo Rayon Soft Lightweight Pouch Briefs; Brand: David Archy; Review: amazing briefs. Really.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David Archy Men's 4 Pack Manner Cotton Stylish Briefs; Brand: David Archy; Review: amazing briefs. Really.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterkowski Wool Beanie Docker Cap; Brand: Sterkowski; Review: cool idea but...no; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Soccer Tiro 17 Training Pants; Brand: adidas; Review: there seems to be nearly a drop crotch inseam which is strange for soccer gear. but it may just be designed for the shorter or more robust athlete because my friends 5'10 and under have great fits but everyone I have asked 5'11 and up seem to feel the same especially if they are lean. the waist is proportionally too wide, hips are also too wide, and the crotch too low. But the leg length is great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington Airport; City: Bloomington Minnesota; Review: Great value for the area... Close to Mall of America and MSP airport with convenient, friendly, dependable shuttle service to both. Breakfast decent with option for fruit, pastries and coffee for those with early flights. Helpful staff. Rooms a little dated but given price and convenience it was a minor consideration. Will stay again if in this area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Springfield; City: Springfield Illinois; Review: We were in town for a conference and this was one of the hotels that was recommended; we were very pleasantly surprised! Usually, I go into a room thinking of how I'd rearrange it or reorganize it; I found nothing that I would change about our room. It was quiet, clean, well-equipped; the common areas were all very well-maintained. The location was convenient--about a 15 minute drive to the city and about a five minute drive to the lake (great hiking). We hope to stay here when we return for this same conference in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pilot Knob Inn; City: Pilot Mountain North Carolina; Review: On our return from OBX we were looking for a place with some personality to wrap up our vacation...searching online as we drove I stumbled onto this amazing little hideaway. There's not much we can say that hasn't been said already. We were in #1--great view of Pilot Knob, awesome rocking chairs on front porch, lots of privacy, a very clean jacuzzi tub (ahhh!) and awesome shower, super comfy bed...our only regrets were that we didn't have time for the pool, lake, or fabulous breakfast we've read so much about. Next time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Spokane Downtown; City: Spokane Washington; Review: In town for the writing conference and expecting an average experience...what a pleasant surprise to have an outstanding experience! The staff here completely understand the meaning of hospitality. The response to every inquiry or request was met with courteous and sincerely helpful responses. We utilized the shuttle service extensively although we also found the location really convenient to walk into the city and explore the area. By far the most personable and helpful front dek staff we've ever had and thats saying a lot given that we travel a lot! We took advantage of the breakfast which was also surprisingly well above average in terms of taste, choice, and convenience. Can't wait to see the end results of the major construction--amazed that all of this work was taking place and we were barely aware. Thanks for a great experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Candlewood Suites Springfield; City: Springfield Illinois; Review: Glad we chose to return to Candlewood while we were in town for a conference. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen area is a real bonus. We brought along a lot of our own food and really saved time and money for breakfast and lunch. The workout room is well-equipped and we had no problems with anything. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was on the first floor and there were no noise issues. We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof PLUS Columbus Downtown Convention Center; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: In town for a conference at the Convention Center and chose to stay here vs the much pricier options in the vicinity...I was a little hesitant, but can't complain about anything. The price is half that of other options for the room and for the parking. Parking is less convenient (outdoor lot across the street; no valet) than other options in the area, but the price differential makes up for it. Free wi-fi (I've had to pay from $10 - $15 per night at other hotels in this area) which was very dependable and sufficient for my needs. The room was clean and spacious with many modern updates. Others have commented about AC (new units were arriving as I was checking in) no shampoo (I had shampoo) and only having a small travel pack of tissues vs a typical box insert (they were sanitary and the quality was much better than most). The staff was friendly and I've had at least three staff members (maintenance, front desk, and room service) go out of their way to ask if everything was okay or anything needed attention. The mattress was very clean and comfortable and the pillows actually seemed new and had some bulk to them. The walk to the Convention Center is very easy and there are MANY dining options within walking distance. Breakfast is very continental--no real protein or dairy options that I could see--mostly pre-packaged muffins and danish with some bagels. Not a bad experience at all; I won't hesitate to stay here again when I'm in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Lexington Berea; City: Berea Kentucky; Review: Stayed here while visiting family in the area and everything was just right. Very clean and comfortable rooms. There was a tour bus staying the same night as well as a busload of teen baseball players and I was a little concerned about breakfast holding up, but the staff really kept up with everything and planned ahead so that everything was set up and ready a little before the scheduled time. The choices and selections were typical and included a few hot choices. Friendly and helpful staff. The trickiest part is the location of the driveway--there's no signage on the highway and the turn-in is not clear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort; City: Benton Kentucky; Review: Our family met here for a reunion and it's a perfect location! The cabins are extremely clean and the property is well-kept. The owner is very attentive and friendly. The upgrades such as the beach chairs and umbrellas and pavillion area are really a plus! Can't say enough good stuff about this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North Shore Cottages; City: Duluth Minnesota; Review: The throw-back appeal of these quaint cottages, from the lack of A/C to the knotty pine walls, to the Superior view make this a wonderful little get-away. As a couple just staying for a night on our way through to Canada, we found the room to have everything we needed; very clean, quiet, low-key, and relaxing. An incredibly scenic and easy drive to waterfront dining and shopping, this is a place we'll definitely stay again! If we return for a longer stay, we will try for the larger cottage; for one night, the smaller room was just right! An exceptional value if you don't mind that the 21st century hasn't quite arrived in this setting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Janesville; City: Janesville Wisconsin; Review: Just passing through and needed a bed for the night. Took advantage of the "suite deal" and it was pretty sweet. The layout was spacious and everything was in good order...comfy, clean bed and furnishings. Quiet room and good night's rest. Staff were friendly and helpful. Awesome water pressure in the shower! The only distraction that kept us from a stronger rating was the strong floral scent... Couldn't tell if it was from AC or carpet, but it was noticeable and would likely bother someone with sensitivities. Breakfast was average, but much appreciated. We'd return if needed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel; City: Cleveland Ohio; Review: Wow! What a pleasant surprise. Stayed here as part of an on-site conference for convenience, but found this to be surprisingly comfortable with excellent amenities. Easy check-in, very comfy beds and lots of pillows in a clean room. The workout room has a great selection of equipment all in good working order (actually the best we've seen in all our travels!) and the pool atrium/deck is a pleasant place to kick back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Columbus New Albany; City: New Albany Ohio; Review: Exceptional. I almost didn't stay here due to the price; however, location won out as there are very limited options without driving several miles back into the city. Have to admit it was worth it. Great staff and many very surprising extras. The food choices at the bistro were amazing. I watched them make my breakfast and was amazed by the quality of the ingredients they used--literally the same brands and ingredients I use when I cook for myself at home--for example, the smoothie had a banana, fresh strawberries (watched them wash and cap them right there), name brand plain yogurt, etc. So many healthy and tasty options that I didn't mind paying for them! The room was very clean and well equipped for my "office away from office" work session. The staff were all very courteous and helpful and I didn't notice the noise issues that others have identified. Have to admit it was worth the extra cash for the value of the extra amenities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Strongsville; City: Strongsville Ohio; Review: Stayed here for convenience while attending a conference onsite. A pretty average experience overall. Room was very clean; staff friendly and helpful. Our room was really quiet. We didn't use the pool, but it looked nice. The fitness room was good. The only thing keeping us from a "very good" rating was the quality of the breakfast buffet. It was rather expensive for a mediocre, hot buffet. Just nothing remarkable at all about it for the price. We regretted that we had not just ordered from the menu--the prices were better and the food probably would have been better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn St Louis Columbia; City: Columbia Illinois; Review: We were pleasantly surprised by our recent stay; the property is well maintained with clean rooms a comfy bed and pillows, and a nice lobby. Breakfast was typical continental fare although the sausage and eggs were a little sub-par. Nice workout room and pool, easy parking that was convenient to the rooms, and overall a very quiet stay. Noteworthy--the staff here are excellent; they really understand being friendly and courteous. We were especially impressed with Nick, he really made us feel welcome and we had the chance to observe how he handled some rather tired and grumpy travelers with great ease and a pleasant demeanor--he even had them laughing by the time they left the front desk! We will stay here again if we are in the area and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any business travelers or families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Beloit; City: Beloit Wisconsin; Review: We were so thankful to get a room on our long drive through Wisconsin. There's nothing too remarkable about this, it's a typical Holiday Inn Express. The room was very clean, the check-in experience was very courteous and professional, the breakfast was typical continental fare. No complaints or concerns.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Cartersville; City: Cartersville Georgia; Review: Stayed here while traveling North from Florida through Georgia. The location is convenient at an easy on-off from I-75 and there are several motels in the immediate area. The price was very affordable, but you get what you pay for. The room was clean enough, but the beds were dated--mattress wasn't comfortable and the pillows were very soft-- and there was a slight odor in the room like from a vinegar based cleaner. The lobby completely closes down at night, so if you are an early riser, your only coffee options until around 6:30 are in room coffee or a trip to nearby fast food places. When we did get coffee from the lobby, it was very weak and we ended up dumping it. The bathroom flooring has been updated, but the building has settled and there's a distinct downward slope to the floor and some significant cracks that you can see between the floor, the wall, and the tub. Even though we were on a ground floor room, it was quiet. The reception at the front desk was pleasant and courteous, but just couldn't overcome the other factors related to a truly comfortable stay. The rooms do have refrigerators and microwaves, and there's some potential here, it's just not up to par with expectations of an average experience for today's travelers. If I were staying in the area again, I'd probably opt for one of the other motels in the area even if I had to pay a little more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Pikeville; City: Pikeville Kentucky; Review: Didn't expect this! We were just passing through and needed a place to stay for the night. Based on other reviews we decided to stay here. Nice. Very nice. Everything was exceptionally clean. Beds and pillows were very comfy. Breakfast choices were abundant and fresh. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Parking was in an adjacent and easily accessible multi-level garage right next door. Unfortunately we didn't have time to explore the town; it definitely looks like a place we will return to for a more extensive stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Walterboro; City: Walterboro South Carolina; Review: TripAdvisor came through on this one! We were looking for a place to stay while traveling through. What a complete surprise! DO NOT let any pre-conceived ideas about the chain get in your way when making a decision on whether to stay here. The price is deceptive in that it is incredibly affordable and the place is immaculate inside and out. You can immediately tell that the owners and staff take great pride in maintaining a well kept property. I couldn't believe the rates and asked to see a room first. Ashleigh at the front desk was immediately accommodating and prepared to show me two different types of rooms. It only took one look to make a decision for the night. The beds were the best we slept in on this journey. Very firm and very clean, just like everything else. Although the property was an older one, the updates are nice and there wasn't that funky, old motel odor that so many places have. There was a fridge and microwave and hairdryer, but no coffee maker in the room; however, the lobby is conveniently located and coffee is available there. The on-site breakfast is limited to cereal and packaged bars, BUT coupons are available for Shoney's and Waffle House and both are within easy walking distance. Life on the road would be SO much easier if every hotel was as clean and comfy as this and if every hotel employee took lessons in customer service from here. Thank you for reminding me of what travel and a night away from home should feel like!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenwood Beach Resort; City: Cat Island Out Islands Bahamas; Review: We did not actually stay here, but decided to check out the property for a future adventure. Greenwood Beach Resort is a phenomenal setting with a lot of options for a beach get away such as easy beach access (a gorgeous, Atlantic beach), a well cared for property, inside/outside dining, lots of options for simply lounging around, and a beautiful pool. The room we saw was very clean and had a small kitchenette and a patio. Getting here is very rough traveling as the road is not well-maintained, but it could be worth the effort. When we stopped in, the place was completely empty. We asked the caretaker / bartender about this and were told that there had been a major glitch in the reservation system; the part that troubled us was that he didn't seem bothered by this which just seemed odd. We did order a beer and a bottle of water since he had gone to the trouble of showing us a room and it was a hot day. We were surprised that the cost was double the cost at many other locations on the island for the exact same beer and the same brand of bottled water. Hopefully, this was just an unusual circumstance; based on other reviews, it seems like a good place to stay and has so much potential for a unique and extremely relaxing island retreat. We just don't think we will be staying here on our future visits because our first impression was tainted by the experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Orange Creek Inn; City: Cat Island Out Islands Bahamas; Review: We chose Orange Creek Inn based on TripAdvisor reviews. We were a little hesitant due to the low price for rooms, but were extremely pleased with our experience there and plan to return in the future. OCI is not a luxury resort, but it certainly is among the cleanest and friendliest of places we've stayed in our travels over the last thirty years! If you really want to experience the best of Cat Island, OCI is a perfect place to stay. Sherrie picked us up at the airport and really helped us to orient and understand the culture of the island in the first couple of days that we were there. This is an island where all of the locals know and care for each other, and it's so easy to be drawn into the culture in even a brief stay and begin to feel like you are known and cared for as well. We requested a room on the "creek" side (don't picture a typical creek when thinking of this--think post card perfect turquoise blue water, palm trees, and white sand beaches that stretch for miles). Even though the rooms have wall-mounted air conditioners, we chose to sleep with the windows open each night to catch the island breeze and hear the gentle waves. The room had an equipped kitchenette with a gas cooktop, refrigerator, and sink. Everything you could possibly need is available at the grocery that is part of the same building that houses the Inn. It's a place where many locals purchase their groceries, and visitors from sailboats frequently stop to restock for their journeys. We rented bikes a couple of days and rode around the Arthur's Town and Orange Creek parts of the island; we rented a car for two days (Sherrie made the arrangements for car rental and picked up/delivered the car to us) so that we could explore the entire island. Personal attention, privacy, an exceptionally clean room, convenience, and great service are part of the Orange Creek Inn experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort; City: Benton Kentucky; Review: This is a repeat experience for us at Cozy Cove--actually our third stay here over the past six years. The property is clean and well laid out and it really is a perfect location for a large family gathering. The cabins are clean and the property is well laid out with plenty of activities for all ages including boating, swimming, fishing, and just sitting by the campfire. There's a lot of golf-cart traffic onsite that I don't remember from the previous two trips, and families don't seem to do a lot to monitor their children driving them--this was a bit of a concern and probably needs to be more directly addressed when the carts are rented out. Also, there are some items that are starting to need some attention--having been here for multiple visits, we noticed that of the four burners on the stove, only one was functional (the same as it was two years ago), and the sheets, pillow cases, and bedspreads are the same ones as have always been there and are beginning to show wear and tear. Also, be advised that if you stay in the large cabin with the open loft, it's noisy sleeping conditions for whomever stays upstairs--limited privacy, and you hear everyone who comes and goes from the cabin every time. If you have the option of putting kids up there who don't care, then it's not a problem, for adults, it's less than ideal. All of that being said, we still love this place for our reunion. It is a beautiful setting and for the most part works out very well for our needs!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel SYNC; City: Bowling Green Kentucky; Review: HONESTLY we just cannot possibly say enough about this place! An unexpectedly pleasant experience even for seasoned travelers! The level of sincerity and courtesy that were part of the customer service set the bar high for anyplace else. It wasn't just a matter of a well-trained staff member who automatically responds "my pleasure" to every thank you; this was genuine, caring service. Checking in was not all about efficiency and moving on to the next guest; it was about personal attention to each guest. We were personally walked to our room and shown the amenities, and assured that the room met our expectations and needs. The rooms were spacious and very comfy. We had three adults and an infant in our room and had more than ample space. The kitchen, living, bath, and sleeping areas were all meticulously cleaned, and had we wanted to stay and prepare meals, the supplies were sufficient for in-room cooking. Beds were comfy; pillows were quality. The shower head was the largest we've seen in a hotel room. and the layout of the rooms was well-planned. The complimentary French press coffee / tea service was pleasant and much appreciated. Our ONLY concern was that in traveling with an infant, we were worried about the glazed concrete flooring on the first floor--she's just learning to sit up and although the floors were definitely clean enough for her to crawl on (even cleaner than mine at home!), it concerned us. Other family members stayed on the second floor and their floors were more "forgiving" than the ground floor. We will not hesitate to stay here again in the future!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Cleveland; City: Cleveland Tennessee; Review: Slightly dated furnishings, but not bad at all. The bed and pillows were comfortable, the room was clean, and everything worked fine. We were a little concerned about the pet-friendly factor since we do not travel with pets; however, we did not notice anything that would indicate that pets had stayed in the room. A BIG shout out to Emily who did an exceptional job at the front desk. The Nastiest Woman in the World was checking in two people ahead of us, and Emily handled her with such grace and professionalism. I could not believe how rude and obnoxious this woman was being--she had questions for Emily about EVERYTHING related to the check-in process, followed by a huff or a grunt when Emily answered her questions, but Emily was undeterred. She just answered and explained calmly. The other gentleman who was also waiting for this customer to check in or leave, also commented on how the situation was handled. We would stay here again given the opportunity and the cost savings over other options in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cherry Valley Lodge; City: Newark Ohio; Review: We used to LOVE coming to Cherry Valley Lodge. Between 1998 and 2008, we stayed here several times for weddings and conferences and it was always such a treat--it really had a lodge/spa/resort/retreat-like feeling with lots of little extras that made it special. Not so in 2016. As other reviewers have identified, the property has really been left to just run down. It really does smell musty and mildewy in the rooms (we changed from our first room and took the lesser of two other options). Everything just feels damp. Check-in took way too long and when Jane mentioned wanting to take advantage of the AAA rate, she was told that the card had already been charged through a third party so it was beyond the control of the front desk attendant to make the change...what? this has NEVER happened before. We always present our AAA card at check-in. We didn't knowingly reserve the room through a third party--it was through the Cherry Valley website. The grounds are remarkable, but again have been sorely neglected. Flower beds and trees are overgrown; the siding on the building is in serious need of a good power-washing. Wi-fi is super sluggish. Carpets are worn in many areas and the whole place just needs a good cleaning and update. Very sad. It could still be such a wonderfully unique place to stay. We won't return since the nostalgia is now gone.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aloft Beachwood; City: Beachwood Ohio; Review: As others have described Aloft is a unique design in American lodging. It has a very European feel to it with contemporary, minimalist design throughout. Lots of fun attention to detail such as the little pops of orange and aqua color throughout and the way typical hotel items are hidden or worked into the layout. For example, we challenge you to find the ironing board and iron--you'll be awed by the clever location. Jane LOVED the layout and little unexpected touches...over-sized doors to the bath and the lobby, curved hallways with somewhat hidden elevators, lots of spaces for alone time or social time outside of your room. For lack of a way to describe it, the place felt a little like an active IKEA display...things were just efficiently laid out and very functional, but that shouldn't imply that it was lacking in anything. Very refreshing and not your typical cookie cutter room. The mattress and pillows were comfortable and the entire space was clean. There is a night light located above each side of the bed with a switch directly next to each bedside (it's just not very evident that this is a night light and that is a switch). And the shower? This is the best either of us have experienced in a hotel setting. Good pressure, accurate temperature control, clean. We weren't alone in thinking this; Jane actually engaged in conversation with another guest and both agreed the shower far exceeded expectations. There is a wide array of food choices available for purchase to fix on your own (microwave meals, fresh fruits, energy bars, drinks, etc. or you can have the little on-site cafe fix a breakfast sandwich or lunch sandwich for you. Prices are reasonable. There's a lounge on site and it was really rocking when we arrived to check-in during the wee hours of the morning (late flight). Initially we were concerned that the noise from the lounge would carry-over into the room, but we didn't hear ANYTHING outside of our room. Well done. We would recommend this to others just because it is unique. The staff was very attentive and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency San Antonio; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: As with many families, we were in town for graduation from Basic Military Training at Lackland. Hotels on the Riverwalk are a nice location for this weekly event since Airmen are given Friday and Saturday liberties to go off base and Riverwalk is typically within the perimeter they are allowed to visit. This Hyatt property is beautifully maintained with a very courteous, helpful and professional staff. The rooms and property in general are very clean and the proximity to the Riverwalk is excellent. The rooms are spacious. The mattress receives mixed reviews from us as a couple...Dick hates memory foam mattresses because of the heat they generate from your body heat; Jane loves the fact that with a memory foam mattress it is firm and you don't notice if your partner is having a restless night. The rooftop pool is nice for hanging out and sunbathing with a shallow (max 4 ft.) pool to get in and get refreshed--it's not really deep enough for exercise or swimming. We had a Riverview room which is not as spectacular as it sounds in this case. The San Antonio River that comprises the Riverwalk is not breathtaking from a birds-eye view regardless of where you are. If you want to stand in your window and look at a small ribbon of river with occasional opportunities to view a boat cruising between bridges and the canopy of the trees, then you'll be pleased. Mostly, it's just the same view as looking out at a city scape in any metropolitan area. The access to the Riverwalk is good with several options for getting there. If you fly in to the San Antonio airport there are no shuttles that transport you to hotels. You either have to reserve a space in advance with a service, take a cab or you can use Uber or Lyft, both of which have a designated pick-up spot at the airport. We didn't know this when we landed and ended up taking a taxi which was twice the cost of the Uber ride back and didn't feel nearly as safe (the taxi was not well cared for and just didn't feel like a safe ride.) The rest of our family stayed at the nearby Homewood Suites and we have to say that it felt superior in terms of comfort and amenities and "homey-ness." The Hyatt was luxurious with extra expense around every corner (coffee, breakfast, drinks, etc.) our family at the other place had an in-room full kitchen, an evening Manager's Special with snacks and drinks, and a nice breakfast spread without additional expenses. Their access to the Riverwalk was virtually the same as ours.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Inn; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: We chose to stay at The Varsity Inn because it was listed as an option for a conference we attended. Should have read the reviews first! Simply put, it just wasn't clean. The smell of pet odors including urine was strong in our room. The tile floors didn't look clean, especially around the edges and at the corners, so I don't even want to imagine what the carpeted areas really looked like. There were mystery stains on the bathroom wall and the wall by the sink--looked like they could have been cleaned but were never touched. We had two small, thin bath towels. There was a light outside our window that shown into our room through the night--previous occupants had torn the draperies apparently trying to block out the light. The layout of the property is strange--parking is tight and the flow of traffic is bizarre--there's a drive through check-in which creates this weird traffic flow around the building. Also, there's a separate building which is across the parking lot from the main building. Our colleagues who also attended the conference stayed in the same vicinity for a rate that was not much more than we paid and the quality of their rooms and amenities was far beyond ours...bottom line; with so many other options in the same area, definitely go somewhere else.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single Serve & Full Pot Coffee Maker (49983A); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I was really excited when I ordered this coffee point. Since using it, I have discovered how much I miss my Kuerig. This machine requires you to pour in a cup of water every time you make a single cup and it takes several minutes for the water to heat. Coffee is not very hot once it is in the cup. The pot side is ok but not overly exciting. I am honestly hoping to find a good deal on a Keurig on Black Friday!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leick Corner Computer and Writing Desk, Black Finish; Brand: Leick Furniture; Review: It is beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau Maison Umbria Desk Mug, 15 oz, Blue; Brand: Trudeau; Review: My husband uses this mug every day! Loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Navy and White Amalia 3-piece Full / Queen Comforter Cover (Duvet-Cover-Set) 100 % Cotton 300 TC; Brand: Royal Hotel; Review: Material is like egyptian cotton sheets. Love it!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Optix 26-ounce Plastic Tumblers | set of 8 in 4 assorted colors; Brand: US Acrylic; Review: I bought these to use in our travel trailer and they are beautiful! Looking forward to using them with my new melamine dishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Pack - DecoBros Stackable Kitchen Cabinet Organizer, Chrome; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: I bought these to go in the cabinet in our travel trailer. Works perfect. Great fit an sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Royal Albion Hotel Brighton; City: Brighton East Sussex England; Review: My mother (73yrs) and I booked a coach trip and stay in Brighton we arrived on Monday afternoon and left on Friday Morning the cost was £209 and included return coach journey, two coach trips, breakfast and evening meal, and 4 night stay in the Albion. The coach parked at the Hotel, The manager Mohammed greeted us on the coach, told us meal times and hotel info, gave us our room keys (a card) and told us our suitcases would be brought to our rooms. I had read these reviews before i arrived and was a little worried. Generally I don't holiday in england and prefer to back pack around Asia, so maybe I'm used to less comfort but to be honest I couldn't fault this hotel, yes it is a bit faded and it is an old building, the main road on the sea front is very busy and the building gets dirty quickly which makes it difficult to keep the large sea view windows clean. (They were cleaned during our stay), the restaurant is a little small, there is only one lift and the toilets are a bit of a trek from the bar but it is a three star hotel not 5 star and you get what you pay for. On the plus side, it is very central, there are beautiful views over the sea, I loved the food tasty, well cooked, plentiful with lots of choice it wasn't haute cuisine but probably the best hotel buffet style food I've had, Vodka and a diet coke was £3.45 which although dearer than my local is average city prices. My mother requested a room on the first floor at the back of the building (she thought it would be too noisy on the front) and thats exactly what we got. We were lucky enough to have the two hottest days of the year and the room was a bit stuffy for my mother, we requested a fan and received it in under ten minutes. The room was large, old but clean, the shower was lovely, although I was told the water was cold before 7am (I was on holiday so I didn't try that.) My mother had the address of some relatives she wished to visit in Brighton but had forgot the phone number. The girls on reception went to great lengths to find it for her. In fact I really cannot agree with any of the complaints against the staff. They are a multicultural bunch but the nicest hotel staff I have ever come across, nothing was too much trouble for them and they were always friendly and polite (I noticed on one of the reviews before i went someone complaining that the socket switches were very dirty and I did notice a very grubby pair of switches in the bar area so I asked a young polish girl to clean them and she did immediately chatting away to me, she then checked all the rest) The night manager Mike was lovely. The lights in the bar fused one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centerhotel Arnarhvoll; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: Loved this hotel, great location close to centre, fabulous views from Breakfast room, very friendly helpful staff. We were lucky to see the Northern lights on our 2nd attempt, would recommend Walking on the Glacier, Riding Icelandic Ponies, Gullfoss waterfalls, the Geysers and a must visit is the Blue Lagoon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YHA Bristol; City: Bristol England; Review: Stayed one night with 4 friends. Had a room with a single bed and 4 bunks. Very clean, comfortable, plenty of plugs, 4 showers and toilets just up corridor, Common rooms onsite and food available. Central location next to the river. opposite bars and restaurants, Wetherspoons, Oceana etc and just down road from the theatre.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellevue Hotel; City: Plitvice Lakes National Park Central Croatia; Review: We stayed here one night whilst visiting the lakes. Nice hotel nothing special about rooms but clean and comfortable small balcony but not overlooking anything (no view of lakes from any part of hotel). Breakfast buffet style self service and plenty of choice. Friendly and helpful staff. Free Wifi in the Plitvica hotel across way which had a very tiny view of a lake. A little expensive I felt for a 3 star hotel but the location was very convenient. Walking distance from entrance to lakes. Also we caught a service bus there from Zagreb and then caught a service bus on to Split. Bus stop just up the road. Fanastic views over mountains on the way to Split. On service bus it is nearly 3 hours from Zagreb to Plitvica and 6 hours from Plitvica to Split. We were told much less but the service bus does go all over the coast. All in all I would stay here again if I returned to Plitvica; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AB Motel; City: Pantai Cenang Langkawi Langkawi District Kedah; Review: In the middle of busy town with plenty of bars restaurants shops etc but also right on the beach. We could open our door and see the sea. Room was nice clean and comfortable with small porch area with plastic table and chairs. Bathroom ok water hot. Not particularly friendly staff, not rude just indifferent. Plenty of trips to go on a definite must is a boat trip around Langkawi national park - eagle feeding and mangrove tour. Langkawi Oriental village was worth a trip as well, the cable car and sky bridge have fantastic views.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Botel Hotel Lisa; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: The hotel is out of town but we knew that before we went. it wasn't that difficult to get too we caught a tram and a train and walked over the bridge. We only stayed one night and that was long enough. Lovely location to chill out and do nothing which is what we wanted for an afternoon and just as well as there is nothing else to do there. the river is very pretty but the surrounding area not so and no visible shops or restaurants, in fact a private fitness and canoe centre in one direction and a private yard in the other. Would have liked to walk along the river but it didn't seem possible. The hotel itself was shabby and in need of a lick of paint. Our room was nice had view over river, air conditioning worked shower was good. Food very average - microwave to table type. Staff not very friendly, helpful or welcoming. After our meal we were told the restaurant closed at 10pm and was locked there was no other place to go as there were no lights on the river decking and so we ended up sitting in a very small and uncomfortable reception area. We left the next morning. It was pretty sitting by the water and relaxing reading and watching the canoeists for one afternoon but we would not go there again. Got the impression that it was busy there on weekends but mid week it was very quiet and we were putting them out being there.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Zagreb; City: Zagreb Central Croatia; Review: A rather tired looking 70's style motel. Average price, Average Breakfast, Grubby looking room, Had to pay for wifi, no air con. On the plus side Lovely night porter (gave me his fan) 3 stops in a straight line from centre on buses 220 or 221 an a 200metre walk and loads of buses run from approx 4am right thru till 1am. Very convenient for city and a must is the evening tour the secrets of Grich - really entertaining.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pension Liechtenstein; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: We came across this room by accident. We were sitting in the Hummus cafe enquiring after a room and the owner was in there. We don't spend any time in a room so it was ideal for us and a good price. It is in the Astoria area and the centre is walkable in about 15 - 20 mins also right next to the metro, buses and Hop on Hop off bus stop just around the corner. We were given keys to the room and main doors and had no problems gaining access. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice, shower excellent, air con available and I had no problem with wifi. i would definitely stay there again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Paradise Club Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: My husband and I generally prefer to travel around on our holidays rather than have a package holiday but we found this one reasonably priced so we thought we would give it a go and I have to say I couldn't fault it, We paid a supplement for a superior room and then had the use of adult only facilities which included breakfast area, couple of bars swimming pool and free boat trip. Speciality restaurants were lovely especially the French Restaurant which was our favourite. Staff were friendly and very helpful (We particularly liked Albert in the adult bar and Isaac in the buffet), they don't earn a great deal and do rely on tips but we never felt pressured to give tips and on the odd occasion when we didn't have change it didn't effect the service. Buses cost approx 50pence for any length of trip and run every few minutes day and night from the bottom of the hotel drive. My only complaint was the lack of wifi. Only one free computer in the adult bar and 19 dollars a day for connection or 10 dollars for an hour. Personally i would rather have free wifi than a whirlpool bath. I was told that it was a private company supplying the internet so the hotel did have to charge but I also met people staying in other hotels that had free wifi and free wifi was available in the street if you caught the bus up to where the bars and clubs are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centerhotel Arnarhvoll; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: We returned to reykjavik this year and decided to stay in the same hotel as the location is fantastic and the views from the breakfast room are lovely. The hotel is nice and the staff very friendly but I was a little disappointed with our room this year, last year the room was small but big enough with a nice view at the front and a small table and 2 chairs, this year we were given a side room with a window floor to ceiling that was only about a foot wide with no view, the room was very small and felt like a box with no room to sit other than on the bed. Trips were very good and very well organised although Iceland is very expensive. We saw the northern lights last year but were unlucky this time as the sky was too cloudy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden City Garni; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Was meant to stay 2 nights and 2 nights on a boat but the boat cancelled our reservation after we had arrived because of flooding, hotel Golden City shuffled things around and allowed us to book the 2 extra nights and stay in the same room. Room was a good size and comfortable, Hot shower, hair dryer, kettle, fridge, Microwave and TV, if i had to to have a moan I would say its the smell of smoke in reception, (there doesn't seem to be a indoor no smoking policy in Prague). I saw several complaints about the breakfast on this site although I don't know why, there was 3 types of flavoured water and tea and coffee, several cereals, 3 types of bread, cheeses, hams, jams, honey and chocolate spread, also some cooked items and yoghurts and a toaster. The ladies in the kitchen were very friendly and helpful. There is a working lift and also free wifi in fact wifi seemed to be free everywhere in Prague. Tram stop is nearly right outside, tram tickets can be bought at reception in hotel or in grocery shop at tram stop. The Centre is 4 stops away and trams run up until midnight and there are plenty of them, Hop on Hop off bus costs 680CZK but I would suggest buy a 24hr tram ticket 110CZK and a map and hop on and off tram - so much cheaper. Airport from hotel - tram 26 to Dejvická then bus 119 to airport, tram ticket covers tram and bus cost about £2 takes an hour, (tram numbers may change) Would also recommend George and the Dragon (british bar) and Caffery, Irish bar next door both have good food, old town square.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kavil Guesthouse; City: Chiang Mai; Review: Lovely Budget Guest house in Chiang Mai, Walking distance to centre. Very friendly english speaking staff. Excellent Value breakfast recommended especially Nuii's pancakes. Only downside is beds quite hard otherwise no complaints; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eastern Grand Palace Pattaya; City: Pattaya Chonburi Province; Review: Lovely hotel, good rooms, nice swimming pool, breakfast was not very nice - not much choice, Fairly booked up with chinese although that did not present a problem to us. Cheaper that being in the centre but outside of the area for the 10baht taxi's. Private Taxi into Pattaya cost us 200baht (£4) still not bad between 3 of us. Had to pay for wifi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Conclave; City: Siliguri Darjeeling District West Bengal; Review: We arrived late and I think we were given a staff room as the hotel was full. The room wasn't in the main building. It wasn't very clean and very basic but to be fair I think they were doing us a favour as we didn't have anywhere booked. Anyway we only wanted somewhere to put our head down for a few hours so 200r (£2) for 3 of us was very reasonable. We arrived at the train station and left early the next morning so didn't see much but was definitely close to NJP; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aditya Resort; City: Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur District Rajasthan; Review: Having read the other reviews I do think you have to put things in perspective. The room cost £6 'in a tourist area!!'. We had a lot of unplugging the hot water but I followed them then plugged it back in. The boss was I thought quite amusing but elusive. The lads who slept anywhere did make us food whenever we wanted and tried to please. Its an Ideal location for the safaris and where in the world can you get a monkey, a wild boar and a cow in the same photo from your hotel balcony. We stayed here to go to Ranthambore Park - mixed feelings about that We didn't see a Tiger but we did see a Tiger Footprint implying there was one close by - except that my friend also saw a similar footprint on the same tour previously.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Say Rooms Aliment; City: Darjeeling Darjeeling District West Bengal; Review: Nice hotel - little pricey compared to similar hotels spectacular views Although the experience of tiger hill should not be missed - If visiting Tiger Hill Many people pack into the upstairs room Downstairs outside is the best view. Busy town and the Zoo wasn't too bad. Meals were ok some western choices Wifi weak; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lavender Hotel Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We stayed here for a few days Found the location excellent with a subway just down the road. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Food was very good. Good Value lunchtime buffet. Wifi is issued one per device and was rather poor although not too bad Had to get a new code a few times but no problem with staff getting one. We organised our trips from the hotel and they were very good and very reasonably priced(I did check outside prices) Will stay there again next year; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gold Coast International Backpacker Resort; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights in December - it was very expensive for what it was, very small room and the smallest en suite I've ever seen - the whole place could do with a lick of paint - having said that the hosts were very friendly and very helpful - there was a nice large communal kitchen and sitting area and patio, unfortunately the door to all that was locked at 10pm after which you had no option other than to sit in your very tiny room certainly put me off going back, I'm not a drinker so i don't want to sit in a bar and I don't want to be confined to my room at 10pm - attracts mostly young travellers - fairly good location 1 minute from beach and not far from shops - the place has potential but needs to be much cheaper as it is; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Windsor Hotel; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: Great Location - Marina Bay around the corner and a short taxi ride or longish but doable walk to India Gate and the Taj Palace, train station around the corner. Lovely friendly staff. Room was fab Comfortable beds and nice en suite, small balcony which looked out onto a side street. Breakfast on the roof terrace, no lounge at this hotel but weather was hot so we sat up on roof terrace.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abercorn House; City: London England; Review: We stayed one night at this hotel for a concert at the Apollo - Very small room with fridge, Barely room to turn round and small en suite - personally I thought it was expensive but then you don't get much change in London - ok for what we wanted but wouldn't want to stay more than one night - staff quite helpful and room clean; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Havana Cuba; City: Palolem Canacona South Goa District Goa; Review: I have visited Palolem Beach on 6 occasions and have always stayed at Havana Cuba. I love the location right on the beach. There is a choice of upstairs Huts with beautiful views across the beach or downstairs where the view is a little obstructed but the huts are a bit cheaper. I have tried both and personally prefer the ground level huts but that is because I'm not so keen on the stairs. The huts are basic but charmingly colourful and have bathroom with hot shower, double bed and mosquito net, a small verandah with beach chairs table and a hammock. There is a restaurant attached or many other along the beach and in the town if you prefer. A security man patrols at night although I have always felt safe. The owners are very nice and accommodating. A cleaner comes round everyday and you can request clean sheets. There is manicure/pedicure/massage on site and also a laundry service. Costs are reasonable for the excellent location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Ted's Montana Grill; City: Warrington, PA; Review: Ordered a French Martini...could not make it...ordered a Cosmo...took 20 minutes to get it...food order took forever to arrive...& arrived cold...sent back to kitchen to be reheated....baked potatoes were gone by 6:00....no visit from manager...was here in December & had a fantastic meal.......so bummed that things have changed...for the worst!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Baker's American Bar & Grille; City: Southampton, PA; Review: Great food & Ella the bartender/waitress was the best!!! Made a delish French Martini!!! Hubby said Prime Rib was awesome!!! Will be back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benny the Bum's; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Went for lunch on a Sunday. Jacob was our waiter & gave us fantastic service!! I had the lump crab cake, sweet potatoes fries with caramel dipping sauce & sautéed spinach with garlic. Hubby has chicken parm. Everything was served with a smile, in a timely manner & was delicious!!! Best clam chowder around!!! Will def be back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerhard's Appliances; City: Doylestown, PA; Review: I just bought a Kitchen Aid dishwasher from the Doylestown store. Justin was my salesperson & he was awesome. Very informed about all of the stores products & gave great advice. Would definitely return to this store & & would want Justin as my salesperson!!! Thank you for making this a great shopping experience!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cabinets To Go; City: Willow Grove, PA; Review: After waiting since June for my last cabinet to arrive from Pa Home Store, I decided to give Cabinets to Go in Willow Grove a call to see if they would have the same cabinet. So very glad I did!!! I received my cabinet in FOUR days!!!! Service was amazing!!! Nick runs a tight ship....Sean was fantabulous & Dillon was diligent!!!! Great shopping experience!!! Thanks guys!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Hotel Arts Barcelona; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely! Friendly and attentive staff. We received complimentary breakfast buffet through the Marriott Elite Gold status and it was great! Great food and great service even when we arrived just before they were about to close the buffet. The views of both rooms were amazing! Not to mention the bathrooms were a true luxury. The corner room with two twin beds was huge! The property is beautiful. It does get busy: when we were checking out there was a long line and a lot of people in the main lobby. But they seemed to be handling it well. Since we did express check out we didn't have to wait in line and they promptly assisted us. Location is not bad: you are right in front of the beach, which is one of the main attractions in Barcelona anyways. We could see the Sagrada Familia from our rooms, it was a bit of a walk from the hotel but doable. We did everything by taxi (with four people it turns out to be cheaper that way) and found it to be close to the main sights. Another plus: only 20 minutes away from the airport with no traffic. My only suggestion for them would be to renovate the carpets in the rooms and hallways because they are really worn out and it does give an idea of "not too clean". Other than that, all I can say is that I hope to have the opportunity to go back and for a longer period of time to enjoy both the lovely city and the luxurious hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Berlin; City: Berlin; Review: Great location in a thriving area of Berlin. Just across one of the main subway stations. The hotel French restaurant is a good option (had lunch there) and there are plenty of good choices in the surrounding area, walking-distance. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated. The hotel property is luxurious! Staff was attentive and helpful whenever we needed them. Recommend it and would gladly stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Great choice for our family reunion during Thanksgiving. One room was an Executive Suite overlooking Sea World (we even got to watch the fireworks from our window) which not only it is huge, but it also has a nice modern decor and looks new. It was great for gathering the family since it has a table for six, a large couch and a big screen TV. The other three rooms were overlooking the atrium (hotel lobby, etc) which made us feel like we were on a cruise. They were nice and spacious rooms with little balconies that open to the atrium. Sure they are not as new as the executive suite, some might say they are a bit worn out but that is an exaggeration. Sure they could use some renovation for aesthetics purposes but that's a minor detail. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. No problems with noise at all and it was a pretty busy weekend at the hotel. Staff was great, very attentive service! We really enjoyed ordering in room dining for our Thanksgiving dinner. Food was delicious and portions were very generous, and the price wasn't ridiculous like most hotels. The Starbucks on the lobby was very handy every morning. Location is convenient with all kinds of restaurant options within a mile's distance and theme parke are 20 minutes (Disney) away at the most. We got great deals through our Marriott Rewards but even the regular prices were great value for all that this resort has to offer. Sadly we didn't even get to enjoy the beautiful outdoor space (pools, bonfire, etc)... Such a nice property! We will happily stay there again and highly recommend it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Myriad by SANA Hotels; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: The first time we stayed at this hotel was in August 2013. We had visited it right before it officially opened its doors back in 2012 and decided we would stay there on our next visit to the city. It was a long yet very pleasant stay. The staff is simply wonderful, a team of excellence. We spoke with them via email and phone before arriving, all the reservation process was dealt directly with them, and they were very helpful. At breakfast we were always well served, they made sure to meet any of our requests. The concierge (guest relations) was also exceptional and very helpful. Observations: - Don't be intimidated by all the buttons/high tech in the rooms. Upon arrival they walked us through the room and showed us how everything worked. If you ask, I am sure they will gladly assist you with that. - It is not on the city center but it is not that far from it either. With good traffic (and fast taxi drivers, which is common) you can probably make it in 15 min., depending on the destination. The metro/train/bus (Gare do Oriente) station is walking distance from the hotel. - It is very close to the airport. Definitely less than 10 min., if it's not rush hour. Overall, this hotel is superb. It exceed our expectations and met our needs. There are five start hotels on the city center that are not nearly as modern or as new as this one and the price is the same or higher. Definitely the best place to stay if you like clean rooms, beautiful spaces, and most importantly, a staff that works with excellence. We have recommended it to friends and they also enjoyed their stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Myriad by SANA Hotels; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: The second time we stayed there was a longer extended stay. Again, we had a great experience. Any problems we had were immediately attended to. The staff did all they could to make us feel at home given how long we stayed. Always prompt to help and assist us with anything. We've been back to the hotel for other reasons and the staff that worked there during the time we stayed still remembers us and is very attentive. We recommended it to friends who have already stayed there twice and said they'll always choose Myriad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farol Hotel; City: Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: The outdoor bar was pretty much empty when we arrived for tea time. Service was as slow as it can get and definitely not what you expect from such a high-end hotel. We almost finished our tea before the food arrived. At least the food was pretty satisfactory. We were a party of four and ordered 2 different menus. Despite the fact that they didn't have three of the teas we first chose, it turned out ok (no loose-leaf tea, just regular tea bag)... The scones were nice and warm. A lot of potential and room to improve with such an amazing view.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Costa D oiro Ambiance Village; City: Lagos Faro District Algarve; Review: We had a good stay at Costa D'oiro. This is not exactly a hotel but more like a condo complex with houses and different sized apartments. Both our rooms received a free upgrade to bigger spaces. Rooms were nicely decorated, cozy and big. Breakfast was good, plenty of options. Location was most definitely the best part: it is walking distance from the most beautiful points in Lagos (praia do Camilo, praia Dona Ana, Ponta da Piedade)... Short car ride from city center -- you could probably take a long walk there too but with the heat of summer that just does not sound appealing. The hotel has beach towels and umbrellas available for guests. The downside: The pool areas are very small. The pillows are either huge or too little, quite uncomfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Gracia; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: For a hostel I would say this is very good. Even though it isn't necessarily on the budget side. We stayed at a triple room with a private bathroom. The room itself felt really stuffy, we had to open the window every time we went in. The bathroom was clean and nice, it seemed to be recently renovated. We had an unpleasant situation: our sheets were really dirty upon arrival. Stained and covered with all sorts of hair. That was very negative but they promptly exchanged it for us when we asked for it. The location is the highlight: amazing!!! If you consider that, the chances of finding a hotel in the area for the same price is probably slim to none. It was top location. In summary, if you're ok with hostels then this is like a 5-star choice (for a price but still)... If you prefer hotel services, then I suggest you stay elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel; City: Zurich; Review: We always prefer the Marriott brand hotels so we chose this one for our 5-night stay as it looked modern and new. That part was accurate: the rooms were spacious, comfortable and quite modern. The big windows are nice even though the views aren't the best, at least from the rooms we stayed in. Although we did see the Alps on a distance. The hotel itself lacks a lot of character and warmth. It clearly is a business oriented hotel. But the most upsetting aspect was some of the staff. We asked for a specific information, which he should have called to find out, and he just looked it up on the computer and gave us the wrong information, one that wasn't even on the website. Working on customer service would probably raise its level. It wasn't the best Renaissance we've stayed at in Europe. The area is not bad at all during the day. We didn't really walk around when it was dark but I have a feeling it's not the best. The train station and the tram station are a short walk from the hotel and you can reach the Central Station downtown in less than 5 minutes by train. There are also some supermarkets nearby, which is very convenient. We probably wouldn't choose this one again next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: HF Ipanema Porto; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: We were there only for one night with a group of 16 people. Found this hotel to offer the best group rate for what it offered according to the reviews (location, comfort, etc). It did not disappoint. I made the reservations, everything was smooth and the staff was always very helpful, both before and during our stay. Location is quite central and the Uber ride to the city center was around 3€. It did not look like it would be far walk either. Rooms were a decent size and clean. Breakfast was very standard but good, had hot and cold offers, good coffee. The only negative aspect is the parking which is very tight. I would recommend it and would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning Malmo; City: Malmo Skane County; Review: Decent hotel, would give a 3.5 star rating if possible. The staff is very courteous. From check-in to check-out they were helpful and friendly. The rooms are a good size but very basic (doesn't even have a safe). The bathroom is dark and it just looks worn-out. Some more light would make it more pleasant because with the dark tiles and low lights it feels as if they are just trying to hide the dirt. But overall, the room felt very clean. We only had breakfast there once (three night stay) and it was not worth the price. Location isn't the most central (it is a good 40 min walk from the city center) but, again, it was the best price we found and better reviews as far as being a quiet and clean hotel. The hallways could surely use a makeover too (stained carpets, dark, etc). Depending on the deal, I would possibly stay here again. It is more of a "executive hotel" - the kind you stay just to sleep in and stay out all day long.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi; City: Sao Paulo State of Sao Paulo; Review: Stayed there with a group during a conference. Great experience. Definitely a high end hotel which reflects on the price but also on the amazing facilities and good service. The breakfast is absolutely great! Love the station where you can custom-order your eggs or tapioca. Great comfortable bedroom too. Beautiful views of the city and great location near good malls and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Picture Puffins); Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Carle Page; Review: Great book for kids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Me and My Dad (Little Critter); Author: Visit Amazon's Mercer Mayer Page; Review: Cool idea for the outdoor enthusiast wishing to share with the little one's; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ABCs of Mathematics (Baby University); Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Ferrie Page; Review: I love the idea of this series but for a board book, the topics are very above a toddler; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutri Ninja Master Prep Blender Smoothie Book: 101 Superfood Smoothie Recipes For Better Health, Energy and Weight Loss!; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Brian Page; Review: Some good recipes but not a lot; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Essentials of Corporate Finance; Author: Visit Amazon's Bradford D. Jordan Page; Review: Good quality book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business; Author: Marisa Anne Pagnattaro; Review: Good quality book; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang VHS; Brand: Dick Van Dyke; Review: Classic movie for the family; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Brand: Dick Van Dyke; Review: Classic movie for the family; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Way; Brand: Emilio Estevez; Review: Good movie; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget; Brand: Matthew Broderick; Review: Good movie for little kids; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NOVA: Hubble's Amazing Rescue; Brand: .; Review: Good info; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Brand: Ty Burrell; Review: Great movie for kids; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Transylvania 2; Brand: Genndy Tartakovsky; Review: My daughter loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared ( Hundraåringen som klev ut genom fönstret och försvann; Brand: Jens Hultn; Review: Good movie. As usual the book is better; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Search Of Beethoven; Brand: Various; Review: Informative, but a little dry; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: River Rose and the Magical Lullaby; Author: Kelly Clarkson; Review: River Rose and the Magical Lullaby This is a lovely book for little ones. Grand daughter loves to have it read to her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Napping House; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Wood Page; Review: The Napping House Fun book to read to the little ones at bedtime and they love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First 100 Words (Bright Baby); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Priddy Page; Review: First 100 Words A nice learning book for babies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coat of Many Colors; Author: Dolly Parton; Review: Coat of Many Colors This book is adorable. Grand daughter loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Full Moon at the Napping House; Author: Visit Amazon's Audrey Wood Page; Review: The Full Moon at the Napping House My grand daughter's favorite book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Rose and the Magical Lullaby; Author: ; Review: River Rose and the Magical Lullaby This is a lovely book for little ones. Grand daughter loves to have it read to her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Quality Hotel Sheffield North; City: Sheffield South Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night as a stop-over. The hotel itself is quite nice, good standard of furnishings and cleanliness. The issue I had was that I was staying in the annex, which is located right next to the wedding suite. Considering I stayed here on a Saturday night the wedding room was incredibly loud and noisy and there wasn't much sound proofing unfortunately. When a wedding is happening I do think the hotel should consider only having wedding guests staying in the annex to avoid the disruption affecting other guests. Also the bath did not work properly in the room which was a shame. All in all, probably wouldn't return unless I knew I was going to be in a different area of the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Elephant Resort; City: Uda Walawe National Park; Review: Stayed here with a group of friends. Mr Happy is a welcoming and happy host who will try accommodate for your every need. We ate all of our food here and it was delicious - a good price and plenty of it. Half of us were in an air conditioned room - which was lovely, very clean and luxurious! The other half in the basic room which had everything you needed, but did smell a bit musky. For the extra cost I think the air conditioned room is worth it! All in all a great weekend, would definitely return :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kind Love Guesthouse; City: Hikkaduwa Galle District Southern Province; Review: Came here for a weekend with a group of 7 friends. The owner was very friendly and accommodating, even throwing us a tea party on our first evening with the other guests. It was a lovely gesture and made the guesthouse feel extra special. The rooms are lovely and spacious - very clean! The guesthouse itself is located a short 10 min walk to the beach and is very close to lots of shops and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and plan to return to this hostel soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kandy City Hostel; City: Kandy Kandy District Central Province; Review: Spent 3 nights at this hostel and loved it. Elena is an awesome host and made us feel really welcomed and comfortable. It is very social, full of backpackers! There is a cool rooftop area which we liked hanging out on. We stayed in a dorm which had everything you need - big lockers to put bags in and each bed had its own mini fan which I was very grateful for. The hostel organised a tour for us round Kandy to see the big sights - our tuk tuk driver Prabeth was lovely and very helpful. Would definitely recommend :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount Breeze Villa Home Stay; City: Ella Uva Province; Review: Was really impressed at how clean and modern this guesthouse was. The rooms are nicely decorated and there was a pleasant vibe. Downside is that it is a good 15/20 min walk into central Ella, down very dark roads. We asked the guesthouse owner for a tuk-tuk number the night we arrived (about 10pm) but she said we should just walk which we weren't particularly happy about. We also were given a triple room for four people - meaning two of us had to share a single bed which wasn't ideal. We were told we would be moving to a bigger room on our 2nd night but this never happened.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kantiang Guest House; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: Stayed here only for one night, which was a shame but we had already booked our ferry. In a great location about 5 mins walk from kantiang bay (a beautiful beach) and from all the local ammenities (7/11, restaurants etc). The room was lovely, very spacious, clean and nicely decorated. The staff and owner is what makes this place special. We really felt at home and they were very welcoming. If I ever go back to koh Lanta I will certainly be staying there :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chaokoh Dorm Room; City: Ao Nang Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: Really impressed by this place. Essentially it's one big room with 32 dorm beds but doesn't feel too cramped, there are curtains for a bit of privacy too. Air con works really well and is on all day and night, the bathrooms are clean and the bed is comfy enough. It's in a good location, about 5 mins walk to the central hub. We had a bit of trouble locating it - but basically just turn right when you come off the pier and keep walking (5-10mins) and you'll find it :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yodsiam Hostel; City: Bangkok; Review: Out of all the hostels I've ever stayed in, yodsiam is my favourite! We ended up staying about 5 nights and loved it. It's relatively new, so all the rooms and functional, clean and nicely decorated. The downstairs and communal areas are awesome and certainly have a lot of character. Each room has air con which worked well so always guaranteed a good night sleep and the beds were big an comfy. Staff were helpful as well, ordering us taxis and advising us how to get places etc. Downside is it is a bit of a walk to ko San road, but doable in about half an hour or only a 100 baht tuk tuk. Was really near to wat pho and not far from china town so I guess it depends where you want to be. It is located above the flower market, a very crazy local market! But it is just across from the river, so lots of nice views! Close to a night market and about 3 mins from a Starbucks, 7/11. Already looking forward to coming back when I fly home from Bangkok!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Tonle Guesthouse; City: Kratie Kratie Province; Review: Only stayed two nights but wished we stayed more! Loved our room and the way it was decorated - so beautiful! It was a bit hot, but had air con so wasn't too bad. Shared bathrooms were really nice - the nicest we've had so far in Asia! A nice big waterfall shower is exactly what we needed after being in the river all day! Location is good, near a few restaurants. Food at the guesthouse was okay, and the students were very nice and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blossoming Romduol Lodge; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Stayed here for three nights whilst exploring Angkor Wat and loved it! The room was big, spacious and clean. Air con worked perfectly and the beds were comfy. We loved putting our feet into the fish spa pond! Staff seemed more than happy to help with any requests! We organised a tuk tuk driver to take us to Angkor Wat through the reception and they even gave us take away breakfast because we left at 4:30am for sunrise! Location is good, about 10 mins from pub street and the night market. Would recommend to all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Happy House Zone; City: Phnom Penh; Review: This hostel was okay. It provided you with a bed, a sheet, a lumpy pillow, air con that was a bit rubbish and bunk beds a bit too close to one another - but all in all for the price is what we were expecting. The bathroom was okay - quite a few ants but that didn't really bother me. Both the shower and the bathroom had a psychedelic pink light bulb which was pretty funny. Staff seemed nice enough, although didn't appreciate being woken up at 8am for someone to randomly clean the room. We enjoyed the $1 breakfast though, very reasonable. I wouldn't bother doing washing here though, our clothes came back smelling and looking the same! Location is good - about 15 mins to the royal palace etc. Fine for a few nights!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bright Lotus; City: Phnom Penh; Review: Located right next to the royal palace and river, this is the perfect place to stay for all the action in Phnom Penh. Our room was spacious and had good aircon. Wifi worked quite well, and the staff seemed friendly. We had a nice little private balcony which was cute! Didn't eat at the restaurant so can't comment. I don't have anything negative to say - would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suite Travelers Inn; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Loved our stay here. Dorm room was big, even though there were 12 people it didn't feel crowded. Beds large and comfy, air con worked well. Lockers were provided for safety. Wifi was available and fast in the whole building. This hostel had probably the nicest showers I've ever seen - large waterfall showers that were impeccably clean! Toilets were much the same too. Staff lovely, very friendly. We booked a tour through them and it was fantastic, very well run and prompt. We also asked them to book us a taxi to the airport and they ensured we got it at a cheap price. Location ideal - right in centre of the backpacker district and near some very nice restaurants! Fantastic stay, would recommend to all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tree Top Eco Lodge; City: Banlung Ratanakiri Province; Review: We stayed in one of the rooms, it was very rustic with a big bed. We had an amazing view from our balcony as well which was nice! The shower was basically non-existent though, a mere trickle which after a two day jungle trek was a bit of a dissapointment! Our fan didn't work very well either but luckily it wasn't too hot. The wifi didn't work in the rooms, but worked well around the bar area. We also found the guy working there to be a bit rude, particularly when he tried to charge us more than our booking.com reservation had stated. Not bad for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lanta New Coconut Bungalow; City: Ko Lanta Krabi Province; Review: Good pool, very clean but perhaps a bit small. The place had a very good vibe - the bar area was chilled with lovely staff and there were hammocks and places to lounge around. Our bungalow was adorable, but wished we had got one with air con because it is quite hot, even with the fan on. Our bathroom did smell a bit funky from time to time - I think maybe a problem with the pipes? Location is okay - near lots of restaurants and a 7/11 but the beach isn't great - very rocky so you can't swim. But only a 15 minute tuk tuk to a much better beach!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marany Guesthouse; City: Kampot Kampot Province; Review: The guesthouse itself was lovely, very clean, nicely decorated, aircon worked well, wifi was good. Location was about 5 mins to all the 'action' in kampot, including the river. We found the women reception staff to be quite unfriendly - not even looking up or saying hello when we came in making us feel a bit unwelcome. On our last day we met the male owner and he was lovely. Very welcoming and helpful. There were three of us in the room but the room was only set up for 2 - only two towels, two waters etc and when we asked for these the receptionist rolled her eyes and made us seem like a nuisance. This was such a shame because this guesthouse could have been amazing but the attitude of the staff (bar the young girl and the man) really put a downside on our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Otres Marina; City: Sihanoukville Sihanoukville Province; Review: Loved our little chalet! Room was clean, bed comfy and air con worked fantastically (so much so we woke up in the middle of the night freezing!). Bathroom clean, only downside was we had a bit of a water shortage one night but not sure if that was a problem in the hotel or the area in general. Location good, just a few minutes walk from the beach and many restaurants etc. Apart from when we checked in, we never saw the owner ever again over a three day stay which was a bit strange. A couple of times we went down to the river restaurant to see if we could eat but no one was about.. Bit unfortunate considering all the other reviews raving about the food!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rising Sun Restaurant Guesthouse; City: Koh Rong Koh Kong Province; Review: Ate here multiple times on my stay in koh rong, the food was delicious here! A great mix of vegi and vegan dishes, all cooked fresh. Ingredients tasted fresh as well! Portions could of been a bit bigger though, we all came away a little hungry!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Elephant Bungalows; City: Koh Rong Koh Kong Province; Review: We booked a triple dorm at sunflower guesthouse, but upon arrival was told they had booked our room out so instead we were taken to happy elephant. The bungalows themself are quite spacious, with big comfy beds and mosquito nets. The bungalows appeared quite new and the fans worked well. There is a big gap in the front of the bungalow to let air flow but we did have a problem on our first night with an influx of bugs in the room. Although to be fair none of us were bitten, just annoying having a few hundred moths flying about the room. The location of the bungalows themselves is about 3 mins from the main beach, up a slight hill. Restaurants, bars etc all here and very close by. We were in bungalow 2 but other bungalows were situated further up the hill which was quite a steady climb so be prepared! As koh rong is becoming more popular, there is a lot of construction work in the area so it can be noisy! But I think this is a problem you would get most places on tui beach. We paid £3 a night each (for a triple room) and for the price we paid we would definitely stay again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunflower Guesthouse; City: Koh Rong Koh Kong Province; Review: Booked online a room about a week before we arrived in koh rong. When we went to check in we were told that they had already given out our room and that they were 'upgrading us'. They then just proceeded to hand us over to woman who took us to a completely separate hostel. We do our research prior to coming to ensure we are happy where we are staying and don't expect to just be shoved somewhere random! Very annoying.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Me U Hostel; City: Chiang Mai; Review: We stayed as a couple in one of the private rooms. The whole hostel has a cool social vibe, nicely decorated too! The only downside was that the room was very small, and sort of in the dorm area so it could be noisy. We didn't like that we didn't have a window in the room either making it feel smaller. Bed was comfy though and the air con worked well. Wifi was very good throughout the building. We had breakfast twice at the hostel and both times it was delicious and very reasonably priced. Staff here are absolutely lovely, they could not be happier to help. We booked a couple of tours and transport from them. Location is fab, right in the centre close by to all the big temples and lots of good restaurants around! There's a tesco about 3 min walk away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Residence; City: Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province; Review: Stayed here with my boyfriend for a couple of nights. The room was huge! One of the biggest we've had on our travels. Decor is a little bare but we quite liked the grey walls. Bed was a pretty hard but still had a good nights sleep. Air con worked well, as did the wifi. The manager here is absolutely lovely and was so helpful. The location is good, about 10 mins from the night market and bus station. Right round the corner is a 7/11; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: My Own Country: A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of Aids; Author: Visit Amazon's Abraham Verghese Page; Review: I wish you'd stop labeling 5 stars as "I love it." It trivializes some really important books, and this is one of that description. The details of the early stages of the AIDS scourge are very difficult to read & believe -- only someone with a strong stomach willbe able to read every sentence in it. Dr. Verghese is a remarkable writer & story-teller & does not mince words -- you get the whole gruesome scene.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 (Liberation Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Atkinson Page; Review: I wouldn't say "I love it" about this book -- it's far too long & detailed for such a trivial statement. I admire it certainly, and agree that Atkinson has accomplished the monumental job of detailing almost day-by-day the final year of the European part of WWII. It is an impressive achievement & really tells the true history in all its gruesome, horrifying details. I strongly recommend it for anyone who lived through some or all of WWII.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detroit City Is the Place to Be: The Afterlife of an American Metropolis; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Binelli Page; Review: I worked in Detroit in the mid-1960's to mid-1970's and so am familiar with much -- but certainly not all -- of the city & what it has to offer -- or, at least, what it had to offer at that time. Since I had moved from Berkeley California to Detroit, I really didn't know what to expect & after an initial period of uncertainty, came to enjoy living there and getting to know some of its residents. I thought Mr. Binelli captured the favor of the city very well. I am as disappointed as many of its supporters that it has fallen on such hard times, but I also hope, with them, that Detroit's future will be brighter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Striding Folly; Author: Visit Amazon's Dorothy L. Sayers Page; Review: It was exactly what I wanted & was received promptly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Word 2010; Author: Visit Amazon's Elaine Marmel Page; Review: It was worth waiting for. I am using it daily and am very grateful it was written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Vacant Chair: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Coomer Page; Review: Mr. Coomer is an excellent story-teller and a superior writer in general. I have read as many of his books as I have been able to locate, and especially recommend this one as well as "The Loop," and "A Pocketful of Names." His plots all hang together very neatly, he varies the discourse, & holds the reader's interest from start to finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Manor House at Celtic Manor; City: Usk Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: All was good, service at breakfast exceptional. Only small concern was that room was too hot with A/C off, but too noisy with it on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Le Mas de Montet; City: Petit Bersac Riberac Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: Mas De Montet is in a wonderful location, and as you drive down the tree lined drive expectations are high. Last time the expectations were exceeded, this time, a disappointment. How half a dozen small prawns in a glutinous sauce can be described/justified as a King prawn entree in their 47 euro menu puzzles me greatly. The rest of the meal was so-so at best, and presentation lacked any style or panache. Suggest that they provide cushions for the metal chairs in the garden too, as 2 1/2 hours without cushions tested our resilience! My apologies for not making my thoughts known to the restaurant staff at the time, I usually do, Just wanted to go home and rest my aching back!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Santa Maria; City: Santa Maria California; Review: Acommodation was adequate, food was adequate, had a swim in the pool, the hot tub wasn't working though! The laundry facility was excellent! Service with a smile was appreciated after a long day on the road. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: United Nations Apartment Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: When you arrive after a 6 hour flight, nearly 2 hours in heavy traffic from JFK airport and are very tired, to be greeted by nothing more than a door, small lobby and stairs is a little disappointing!! Nobody to meet and greet. So, when I called the telephone number I found on the original booking e-mail from Booking.com I was told that the hotel had sent me an e-mail with self check in details. They hadn't. When we eventually took occupation of our accommodation we found it spacious, clean, well equipped and it suited our needs fine. Although the mattress on the bed had seen much better days! The location is good, about 20-25 minutes walk to Times Square. You should read the details for this accommodation very carefully before choosing it. There is no lift/elevator, so heavy suitcases have to be hauled up 1,2 or 3 flights of stairs. Ensure that you have the self check in details before you arrive. It was our first experience of accommodation with the word 'hotel' in the description that has not had a manned reception to meet and greet their guests. They should do a lot more to ensure that one way or another guests receive a warm and informative welcome.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham by Fisherman s Wharf; City: San Francisco California; Review: The location and reasonable value for money are it's best selling points, but we still looked with envy at the nice and shiny Marriott and Holiday Inn hotels over the road! Adequate accommodation and comfortable bed, and there the compliments stop. Our room was in obvious need of a major makeover. Shabby it was, chic it wasn't. A big hole in the wall where the front door had been slammed open at some point in the past. The decor, furnishings and especially the bathroom looked 1960ish at best. Breakfast was a biscuit and/or a small cake and/or coffee or juice, just right to start you off on a long day tripping around San Fran, NOT! And, they charged $25 per night for parking!! Never been charged for parking my car in a hotel car park in my whole life before! My memory of our stay is of the Marriott opposite, where we should have gone!?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Portola Hotel Spa at Monterey Bay; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: I was looking forward to a swim in the hotel's pool, only to be told at reception that the swimming pool was closed for 'works'. However, everything else about the Portola was excellent. The decor and sheer scale of the lobby is very impressive, and everything else lives up to the same high standard. Fully recommended, although if a swim in the pool is a definite part of your plans check that it is in operation again before you go!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cal Mar Hotel Suites; City: Santa Monica California; Review: Time has stood still at this hotel (but the pricing hasn't)! Firstly it does have a great location for shops, cinema,restaurants and Santa Monica beach. Very spacious and useful suite of rooms, although the bathroom is very small and has no storage space. clean and the staff do a good job in a friendly manner.Rooms 205, 206, 207 and next level up suffer noise from garbage collection lorries operating outside the windows at 06.00am! It's OK, but certainly not value for money especially $34 a night for car parking and $10 a day for Wi Fi!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Portola Hotel Spa at Monterey Bay; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: This was the second time that we stayed here, and the general quality of the accommodation is superb, and the location is perfect for both the wharf and downtown. Reception staff were efficient... However our stay was adversely affected by the noise and general disturbance of the building works in the 'courtyard' area outside our room. AND, the hotel had been booked by a companies convention which meant that the lobby, lounge, dining room and bar areas were virtually out of bounds to 'ordinary' guests, especially if you wanted peace and quiet.The hotel management needed to have made a concession, free breakfast or discounted room rates as compensation, but chose not to? We won't be going back a third time!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ropatini s Homestay B B; City: Fox Glacier Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West Coast R; Review: Great location for the town and the Glacier experience. We stayed in a garden room, which was well up to the standard expected. A great breakfast and friendly hosts meant that our disappointment with the cancelled helicopter trip and poor weather was not so bad after all! Just felt that the accommodation was on the pricey side compared to the rest of our numerous B&Bs and hotels. We did know in advance though, so no complaints!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Is; Review: Appeared to be an incomplete establishment with no dining facilities yet on site. There will be though soon when the adjacent extension is completed. Plenty of restaurants nearby though. However, what they already do have is superb accommodation and excellent customer service at reception. Our room was spacious, immaculately prepared and had facilities we have never seen before in a hotel room! For example a washing machine and tumble dryer in the bathroom! They may regret the cooking facility, a hob and frying pans could result in hard to shift smells etc. Wonderful view of the nearby Remarkables mountains from the room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Park Gardens B B; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Without any doubt the best accommodation we experienced during our month in New Zealand. Ann and Ron are brilliant hosts and the attention to detail in our lovely room was 5 star on it's own! We enjoyed a wonderful evening, enjoying great food and sharing stories, they made us feel at home like long lost friends. The beautiful gardens were just the icing on the cake. 100% recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Excel Saga: Complete Series; Brand: Jessica Calvello; Review: This is definitely a must-see for any anime fan. The series doesn't follow the manga's plot, but instead keeps in the sprirt of said manga and parodies anime in general--a gambit that pays off. I'd recommend this series, albeit with a Google search for the cultural notes. I didn't catch all the references the first few times I saw it, but I still enjoyed the series anyway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood - Men in Tights VHS; Brand: Cary Elwes; Review: Eh....not Mel Brooks' best comedy by a long shot. The jokes are uninspired, some of them are recycled ({like the camera breaking the glass gag he used in High Anxiety...which actually made sense in the latter)...hell, the song "Men in Tights" is the exact tune as the "Jews in Space" number at the end of "History of the World, Part 1"! Seriously, did no one involved with the production think no one would wise up to that? Almost everything in this film was a joke from previous films. This could have been so much better than it was.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Riding in Cars with Boys; Brand: Drew Barrymore; Review: This seemed like a fairly solid idea for a movie--a young, unwed mother in the Era of Shame trying to change her life and go to college, despite the odds. The biggest problem with this movie is the "protagonist" Beverly. There's nothing that comes even close to making me root for her. All throughout the movie, it seems like she just regards everything that's gone wrong in her life as her son's fault, while taking absolutely no responsibility. None. Not even a glimmer of "It's not his fault that he was born." Paradoxically, Drew Barrymore does a really great job of portraying an embittered and selfish young woman. I read once that Penny Marshall's motivation for the direction this movie takes was to avoid glamorizing teen pregnancy in any way. I think it's safe to say she's done that in spades, but she could have done that with a more tolerable protagonist. Such as, for example, reading the book it was based off of--now the author of that book did stupid stuff before and after her pregnancy, but eventually wakes up and realizes she can and should do better...for her kid and herself. That was a good story. This mess...not so much.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Digimon Tamers: Season 3; Brand: Fumiko Orikasa; Review: Digimon Adventure (season one) was the series that got me into anime. I was, to say the very least, skeptical when I first heard of season three since this broke away with the characters and established formula of the previous two seasons. I was prepared to hate it. But then, I watched it and...actually liked it. A lot. After the fifteenth or so episode, I was hooked. By the end of its run, I actually cried. Like what a few reviewers already mentioned, this show did a good job of rounding out all the characters in this. And I do mean all. Unlike in the previous two seasons where the Digimon were near carbon copies in personality to their partner, the Digimon have their own desires and thoughts that are a bit more independent to their tamer. In other words, the partnerships are actually real partnerships. Without spoiling the later plots, both Tamer and Digimon will need to work as one to defeat the enemy. On that note, this show actually has adult characters. Normally in this genre of anime, the parents are, at best, on the sidelines...if they ever even find out about their kids' side jobs at all. And the adults' role in the story plays a huge role. The plots are well above most anything that usually targets this age group...there's angst, there's loss, there's joy. Problems are not always resolved by the end of the episode, and some things will never be fixed. None of it is sugarcoated, yet it remains age-appropriate. Overall, I'd highly recommend this as a good introduction series into anime for a kid between seven and twelve, but most people who are older will be able to enjoy it too. And if anyone skipped this when it was on the air (or the rest of Digimon) because it seemed too much like Pokemon...it's similar in title only. Give this one a shot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Seasons 1 - 7 (48 - Disc Set/ Checkpoint); Brand: ; Review: So many people have already put in better words what I agree with--this show is a must-see. If you missed it the first time around, it's worth buying (albeit for a much cheaper price than is offered here) and watching from beginning to end. Be warned....season one is a bit slow. But everything from season two on will more than make up for that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daria: The Complete Animated Series; Brand: Tracy Grandstaff; Review: Wow, what can be said that hasn't already been said? This show was wonderfully entertaining fifteen years ago, and it still holds up. Looking back on it, the removal of the original music gives it the benefit of not dating itself to the late '90s, as the general ideas of being an outsider that's okay with being an outside is timeless. They kept the original theme song (easily the most identifiable song of the entire show) and while I don't remember if this was the original song at the end of season four, it certainly fit with the events that transpired. The creators of the show do not treat the audience as idiots, which is ironic given Daria's humble beginnings in "Beavis and Butthead" and the sharp nosedive of MTV programming shortly after "Daria"'s cancellation. Everyone gets called out for pretentiousness and shallowness and self-deluded BS, including Daria herself. It's also never glossed over that she does things to isolate herself from others and that she's not an innocent victim of the cruel high school life--in fact, this is the only example of teen fare in the '90s that doesn't have an antagonist. Overall, a worthwhile addition to any collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockstoppers; Brand: Jesse Bradford; Review: This movie is a complete snorefest. I was recently reminded of this film's existance recently, and I am frankly surprised at much of the praise it's received here. The plot is weak...at best, it comes off as an after-school special with the main charcater (Zach) spending more time angsting about his father not being there for him. The rest of the character fit played-out archtypes that "Not Another Teen Movie" has poked fun at--the token black friend with the catchphrases, the hot Latina girlfriend. Even the three uses of the clockstopping tech gets burned through in under ten minutes--and this comes about half-way in the film, but by then I was burned out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Luvable Friends Boys Plaid T Strap Sandal (Infant); Brand: ; Review: I ordered an 11 but too small and my son usually is a 3 U.S. Size. They are very nice and good quality so I will be reordering a bigger size; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meily® Men and women Classic Aviator Metal Designer Sunglasses; Brand: Meily; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weber Camo Casual Wear Capri Pants; Brand: Weber Camo Leather Goods; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DADAWEN Girl's Boy's Suede Slip-on Loafers Oxford Shoes; Brand: DADAWEN; Review: Nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ACEVOG Women Crewneck Elastic Waist Cut Out Back Pocket Romper Jumpsuit Playsuit; Brand: ACEVOG; Review: Amazing; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting; Abstract: Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.; Category: sports
Title: Britney Spears Does The Splits Like a Boss in Workout Video; Abstract: She's still got it!; Category: music
Title: Stars who quit being vegan; Abstract: Find out which celebs didn't stick with an animal-product-free diet.; Category: entertainment
Title: Tourist deaths in Dominican Republic were due to natural causes: FBI; Abstract: FBI toxicology tests confirmed that three Americans who died in Dominican Republic died of natural causes.; Category: news
Title: One arrested, second at large in slaying of Andre Emmett Jr., police say; Abstract: One man is in custody and a second remains at large in connection with the September slaying of ex-NBA and Texas Tech University player Andre Emmett Jr., according to Dallas police officials. Dallas police said they believe 32-year-old Keith Johnson and 29-year-old Michael Lucky are the men responsible for the robbery and fatal shooting of Emmett on Sept. 23. Keith Johnson, 32, faces a capital murder charge. He is in the Dallas County jail in...; Category: news
Title: Lori Harvey arrested for hit and run in Beverly Hills; Abstract: Reports reveal Steve Harvey's stepdaughter left the accident scene after rolling her Mercedes SUV and that she might have been texting while driving.; Category: tv
Title: Kevin Hart Spotted for the First Time Since Serious Car Accident: Pics; Abstract: Kevin Hart has been spotted out and about after getting into a major car accident last month.; Category: movies
Title: Willie Brown, Hall of Famer and Raiders legend, dies at 78; Abstract: "My job was not catching passes," Brown would once say. "My job was to stop the receiver from catching it."; Category: sports
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Coast Guard searches for man who fell from cruise off Texas; Abstract: The U.S. Coast Guard late Thursday said it was searching for a man who plunged into the Gulf of Mexico while the ship was about 47 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas.; Category: news
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Dog The Bounty Hunter Is Cutting Out White Foods After His Recent Health Scare; Abstract: Dog real name Duane Chapman is taking steps to make sure he's not part of the 15% of people diagnosed with pulmonary embolism who die as a result of it.; Category: health
Title: Orlando Scandrick rips Eagles: They have 'accountability issues'; Abstract: Orlando Scandrick found himself released on Monday, one day after surrendering the first touchdown of the Week 7 game against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys.; Category: sports
Title: Teresa and Joe Giudice: Biggest Bombshells From Their Interview With Andy Cohen; Abstract: The couple appeared on 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen' to share an update on their marriage and legal troubles.; Category: tv
Title: Jamal Adams reportedly wants to be traded to Cowboys; Abstract: The Jets are 1-6 this year, and Adams indicated he was unhappy with the team earlier in the season. It would not be a surprise if he pushes for a trade.; Category: sports
Title: Jenna Dewan Says 'I LOVE Beyoncé' After Creating Controversy with Comments About Her Old Strut; Abstract: Jenna Dewan Says 'I LOVE Beyoncé' After Controversy with Comments; Category: music
Title: We Asked Experts About Just How Bad It Is to Eat Before Bed; Abstract: You may want to rethink that midnight drive-thru run.; Category: health
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: Why You Should Always Close the Door Before You Go to Bed; Abstract: It could save your life in the event of a house fire.; Category: health
Title: The reclusive super-rich who hid from the world; Abstract: The most publicity-averse millionaires and billionaires.; Category: finance
Title: 2nd sister of Knicks' Bullock killed in Baltimore; Abstract: The second sister of NBA player Reggie Bullock was shot and killed in Baltimore, five years after his first sister was stabbed to death.; Category: sports
Title: Police: Man Shot, Killed During Robbery At His Home In North Dallas; Abstract: A man was shot and killed late Wednesday evening during a robbery at his home in north Dallas, police say.; Category: news
Title: Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual misconduct charges; Abstract: Cuba Gooding Jr. was back in Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday for his groping case. The actor pleaded not guilty to new misdemeanor charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse, according to Reuters. A smirking Cuba Gooding was smirking as he was lead into court in handcuffs for his arraignment in new sex assault charges. Page Six also reported that a detective refused to shake the star's hand as they passed each other outside the Manhattan...; Category: movies
Title: How Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to keep his body ready for NBA rigors; Abstract: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has an extensive post-game recovery routine to keep his body ready for the rigors of a full NBA season.; Category: sports
Title: John Legend clarifies his recent Kanye West comments, plus more news; Abstract: John Legend explains what he told Vanity Fair about Kanye West, plus more celebrity news for Oct. 31, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dow says no injuries from chemical plant blast in Louisiana; Abstract: An explosion at a Dow chemical plant in Louisiana rattled windows in nearby homes but caused no injuries, the company said Sunday.; Category: news
Title: California firefighters get a little help from Matthew McConaughey; Abstract: The actor helped prepare 1,600 turkey dinners for more than 20 firehouses and homeless shelters in Southern California; Category: movies
Title: Here Are the Biggest Deals We're Anticipating for Black Friday; Abstract: The Black Friday deals for 2019 have already begun leaking out. Get a sneak peek at what to expect from popular retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Best Buy. Browse our guide and use it to plan your attack for the biggest shopping event of the year.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Opinion: Mad at Clippers for sitting Kawhi Leonard? Get used to it; Abstract: The Clippers sat Kawhi Leonard for the second time this week as part of their load management program. It's the new reality in the NBA and its stars.; Category: sports
Title: Dallas Has One of America's Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants; Abstract: If you feel the indulgence of an all-you-can-eat restaurant calling out to you, there's one within your home state to enjoy. Whether it's comfort food, seafood, an international favorite such as sushi or Indian, or an over-the-top Brazilian steakhouse, here are 50 buffets well worth stopping in for a visit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Court sentences Congo warlord to 30 years for atrocities; Abstract: Bosco Ntaganda was found guilty in July of 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role as a military commander in atrocities during a bloody ethnic conflict.; Category: news
Title: The Bakery Behind Doubletree's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Bakes More Than 100 Million Cookies A Year; Abstract: And they keep the recipe a complete secret.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Le Virtu; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Earlier this week, I threw a bon voyage party for my a friend who was moving to Europe. Since she was moving so far for so long, I wanted the night to be really special. I needed a place that could hold a party of 10 people on a week night. I heard about Le Virtu's Monday night specials of $10 dishes and $5 wines. My friend is also vegetarian, so I called ahead to ask the host about their vegetarian options. He told me, for most dishes, they could probably make vegetarian upon request; nonetheless, they have a few amazing vegetarian options. The food and service was impeccable. I had the Pasta ceci made of pasta and chick peas, housemade pancetta, rabbit stock and pecorino cheese. The food was Perfecto.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Loco; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Considering that the truck is only a few blocks away from my house so it's conveniently located for when I want a quick eat. It's definitely authentic, they use actual corn tortilla and their pollo chicken taco is shredded chicken, which makes it that much better. If you're an adventurous eater, they also have cow tounge tacos.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Viet Restaurant; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: If you love Vietnamese food, you're going to love this place. Unlike your typical loud and tacky pho-noodle houses, this restaurant is where modern, fun, class and tradition all meets. It's modern and sleek interior is a great place for dates. You get the same ol' traditional stuff that you would get a typical restaurant; however, it's served to you that more appealing to the eye, garnished with sculpted butterflies out of carrots and what-nots. If you're going for the pho, it's a little different than the pho you're normally used to, it's Hanoi style which means they use a lot more lemongrass. I'm not sure if they still have it but during lunchtime, from 11am to 3pm, weekdays you can catch they $5 lunch menu specials.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Dog Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I went there during the weekday at 6PM, it was pretty crowded, there were no open stools at the bar, so my friend had to stand almost the entire time we were there. Great beer selection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: My sister and I went for dinner yesterday, it was very quiet. I guess this place is only popular for breakfast and brunch, dinner crepes are not as appealing. I got the ratatouille because of the Disney movie, it was kind of bland. The portions were not filling, we were still hungry afterwards. I would like to give this place another try, perhaps for brunch or something.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Philly's Gourmet Steaks; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: For the area, you can't beat it! It's affordable, quick, convenient and the cheesesteaks are surprisingly delicious! There's a great salad bar, so if you're in a mood for something different you have plenty of options. I come here regularly for lunch. The service is impeccable. You simply can't go wrong with Philly's Gourmet Steaks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Windmill Networking: Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn: An Unofficial, Step-by-Step Guide to Creating & Implementing Your LinkedIn Brand; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Schaffer Page; Review: Like LinkedIn, I charged into this book the obvious way: from page one, proceeding forward. I did not find either the webwsite, or the book, useful when approached this way. Schaffer has the knowledge and the practical experience to be thorough about LinkedIn, but approaching LinkedIn without a goal is a sure way to waste time and miss the importance of the site. Goal-directed usage, however, does much to improve both. When I needed a reference on groups, or suggestions on using LinkedIn for surveys, Schaffer provided a quick and pertinent guide. Pros: deep, hands-on knowledge on LinkedIn Cons: some features of LinkedIn have become passe since the book was published, but Schaffer covers that on his regularly updated blog.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 100 to 1 in the stock market;: A distinguished security analyst tells how to make more of your investment; Author: Thomas William Phelps; Review: Aside from the boring chapters listing all the stocks I didn't buy in 1932, this is a superb, pithy, insightful book. Phelps is an old-fashioned moralist whose principles for finding 100-1 stocks hold true today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Take Hold and Others Come Unstuck; Author: Visit Amazon's Chip Heath Page; Review: Now I want to buy the third book by the Heath Brothers. This is a tour de force. Their SUCCESs formula for tales that connect is superb. Just don't accept any drinks at the bar from attractive women in Atlantic City: it could cost you a kidney.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Why Don't Students Like; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel T. Willingham Page; Review: Meh. He starts off with politically correct nonsense and lost me early on. Better you should read Make it Stick, or Made to Stick if you want to connect to your students.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction; Author: Philip E. Tetlock; Review: It's been years since I stayed up all night to finish a book. This book goes with Priceless by Poundstone, The Upcycle, and Switch by the Heath Brothers into the "cannot put them down good read" category.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock Breaks Scissors: A Practical Guide to Outguessing and Outwitting Almost Everybody; Author: Visit Amazon's William Poundstone Page; Review: Love the Poundstone books, especially Priceless. This is an amusing, interesting book. Hopefully I can pay for the cost of it by winning Rock, Paper, Scissor in a bar some night. You'll find how to do that and more interesting anecdotes within.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with Games and Simulations (2nd Edition); Author: Michael Kolling; Review: I have used this book to teach Java to neophytes. The approach to doing so is superb. This is the best, most comfortable Java teaching book I have ever used, second barely being Objects First with Java by the same author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Management Challenges for the 21St Century; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter F. Drucker Page; Review: Worth it for the review of the first Information Revolution. Still timely, as the issues Drucker raises have not been resolved. Put simply, we still do not know how to manage knowledge workers, and our tools have improved only slightly in the 18 years since Drucker put this book out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Introduction to Programming with Greenfoot: Object-Oriented Programming in Java with Games and Simulations; Author: ; Review: I have used this book to teach Java to neophytes. The approach to doing so is superb. This is the best, most comfortable Java teaching book I have ever used, second barely being Objects First with Java by the same author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: T-Mobile; City: Reno, NV; Review: After a trip to Utah recently I learned to remember the old saying.. If it seems to good to be true it probably isn't.. They coverage ended some time shortly after fern key and never came back .. The map they show is fictional and the coverage in town is almost as bad .. If I didn't have to pay off phone I'd drop they're service.. And I'm giving one star because I can't give negative stars; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: T-Mobile; City: Reno, NV; Review: Since I've switched over from SPRINT a couple months ago there has not been a single day that the my coverage has not been interrupted and had to search for a signal ... And a star is given because the site makes you rate or a negative one isn't possible; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little Nugget Diner; City: Reno, NV; Review: They need to change the name to the over over ... Over priced and over rated or just be truthful and go with "the awful " burger; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gold Dust West Casino Reno; City: Reno, NV; Review: Need to change motto from "house full of friends " to " house full of non paying slots"; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gold Dust West Casino Reno; City: Reno, NV; Review: Need to change motto from "house full of friends " to " house full of non paying slots; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gold Dust West Casino Reno; City: Reno, NV; Review: Should call it house full of non paying slots Worst overhead music in any casino If you call the old man bartender slow on graveyard shift is actually faster than he moves; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Boomerang 2001-2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Tire Tread ArmPad - Center Console Cover - Armrest Cushion; Brand: Boomerang; Review: Great addition to my 2004 wrangler. Good price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Sports EX-1012B Black Muffler Tip; Brand: DC Sports; Review: Looks good on my 2004 wrangler; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Lube 21030 Synthetic Grease (NLGI 2), 3 oz Tube; Brand: Super Lube; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hexagon Style Polished Aluminum Royal Blue Chrome Tire Valve Stem Caps (Pack of 4); Brand: Auto Dynasty; Review: Look good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EPAuto 12V DC Auto Portable Air Compressor Pump; Brand: EPAuto; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surf City Garage 127 Black Max Vinyl, Rubber and Trim Dressing, 16 oz.; Brand: Surf City Garage; Review: Restores black on my 2004 Wrangler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EAG E-Autogrilles Black Heater Air Vent Hood Scoop for 98-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ (17222); Brand: EAG; Review: I think it helps air flow, but also looks real good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mohu Leaf 30 Indoor HDTV Antenna, 40 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready, 10 Foot Detachable; Brand: Mohu; Review: I really like how slick this antenna looked, but I ended up returning it because it didn't give us any more channels than our current antenna did. In fact it gave us a little bit less. We live in an apartment, so it might work better for other people just not for us.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 640GB MK6476GSX 5400rpm SATA2 8MB Notebook Hard Drive 2.5 Inch Cache Interface; Brand: Toshiba; Review: Sadly the harddrive crashed after only being used a couple weeks. Im hoping I can still get a refund. hopefully; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Winegard Platinum Series HD7694P Long Range TV Antenna (Outdoor / Attic, 4K Ultra-HD Ready, ATSC 3.0 Ready, High-VHF /; Brand: Winegard; Review: I live in the bottom floor of an apartment. This didn't work at all/ was difficult to assemble and left some sort of residue on my hands I had to scrub off.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mohu MH-474566 Leaf LTD. (Factory Refurbished Leaf Limited) Indoor HDTV Antenna; Brand: Mohu; Review: It didn't work for us. I live on the first floor of a 2 story apt building. I tried lots of different antennaes and this is one of the ones that didn't work for us. Bummer too, because the design is pretty slick.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Hard Drive 500GB 8 MB Cache 2.5-Inch Internal Bare HN-M500MBB/EX2; Brand: Samsung; Review: Ive had issues with hard drives before, but not this one. I had to replace my hard drive and this one is working great without any issues. I will come back to this buy again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Official iStick 20w / 30w Silicone Protective Gel Skin Case Cover Fits Both 20 and 30 Watt Mod (Onyx; Brand: eLeaf; Review: Nice was to protect your vape. Has a nice feel and fits perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overtime Extreme Rugged Impact Armor Hybrid Hard Case Cover Belt Clip Holster for Samsung Galaxy S3 - Retail Packaging; Brand: overtime; Review: Feels and looks cheap, but did provide protection; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JETech 2-Pack Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPhone 8, Tempered Glass Film, 4.7-Inch; Brand: JETech; Review: Easy to install, looks and feels good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Native Union CLIC 360 Case for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s; Brand: Native Union; Review: Solid case. Upgrade from jimmy case for iPhone 6s. So far so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atill Universal GPS Phone Mount Stand Adjustable 360 Degree Rotation Car Air Vent Mount Holder Car Cradle Mount Kit for; Brand: Atill; Review: Works fine. It's a little heavy with the iPhone 6s and sometimes doesn't stay put.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KADES Genuine Leather Retro Cowhide Bands with Stainless Steel Frame Compatible for Fitbit Blaze Fitness Watch (Brown Band; Brand: KADES; Review: Looks nice, feels quality. Definitely work the $20 price tag.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EloBeth for Fitbit Blaze; Brand: EloBeth; Review: Got 2 of these for the household! Love it! Very easy to just dock my Blaze with the band on and charge.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JETech Screen Protector for Fitbit Blaze Smart Watch Tempered Glass Film, 3-Pack; Brand: JETech; Review: Not bad, but they do crack and chip easily.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Word Wars (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Cold Blood (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Storm (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bananas (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hudsucker Proxy (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Splash: 20th Anniversary Edition (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The House of Yes (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SAS Safety 2985 Non-Toxic Dust Mask Box of 50; Brand: SAS Safety; Review: for emergency kit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready America Emergency Power Flashlight; Brand: Ready America; Review: this is for a Christmas "scramble" game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYKKOLA 8 in 1 Multitool Stainless Steel Hammer Wrench Pliers Saw Blade Knife Multi-function Tools; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: this is for a Christmas "scramble" game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 100 LED Aluminum Flashlight (Silver/Black); Brand: Bigsavings1234; Review: this is for a Christmas "scramble" game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener for Heavy Duty Single Swing Gates for 18 Feet Long or 850 Pounds (FM500); Brand: Mighty Mule; Review: This is terrific - easy to install and with the solar panel charging the battery - it is very nice - don't have to get out of the car in the weather to open and close gate; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Creative Sound Blaster ZxR PCIe Audiophile Grade Gaming Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Desktop Audio Control Module; Brand: Creative; Review: Sound quality is superb. People may scoff at the burrbrown DAC but it's all in the implementation. I have this card paired up with some audioengine a5+ and it blows away the old external DAC. It tends to be a little bass heavy for me but that is a preference and can be tweaked with the EQ. It drives my headphones really nicely. Drivers have not crashed yet on a Win8 x64 pc. My only real complaint, more of a gripe, is that the feature of "Never unplug your headphones again" is definitely there and works but why not make it more accessible? Unless I'm wrong about something, you have to open the sound blaster control panel from the systray (or other means), click speaker/headphones and select the output from there. Why not make it a menu option available when right clicking the icon in the systray? Should be easy to pull off and much less of a hassle.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creative Airwave HD Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with NFC (Red); Brand: Creative; Review: For those expecting audiophile sound from something this small with only two tiny drivers and battery operated, well it's small with only two drivers and battery operated. For those that paid over$100, I understand why you would be upset. The sound is "ok" at moderate volumes. The sound gets muddy/distorted at higher volumes. The speaker is more suited for acoustical, live concert or folk songs. It cant handle rock/pop and electric music well at all. The are other units at this size, jbl,tdk that produce a better overall sound. Like others noted, sound slightly improves over the aux in cable but I haven't found any device in which the Bluetooth sounds as good as a hard plug. If you want to fill the room with sound, look elsewhere. If you want something that sounds 50 times better than the ones selling for $20, get it as long as you don't pay more than $50.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CPR V202 Call Blocker - Block All Robocalls, Political Calls, Scam Calls, Telemarketing Calls, Unwanted Calls On Landline; Brand: CPR Call Blocker; Review: overall a good device. I live in the US and have read challenges with this model in the US but I have had none. I would prefer a "whitelist" option that would allow one to block all incoming calls unless explicitly allowed. This is more of a black list device. The generic patterns that get setup initially do a good job to weed out around 80% of the calls. From that point you have to manually enter in the numbers or wait for a call to occur and slap the big red button with a MIGHTY ROAR OF JUSTICE AGAINST EVIL DOERS THAT HAVE DONE EVIL AGAINST JUSTICE. Another thing to note is that, at least with Comcast, blocked calls still come in briefly. The phone will not ring but the caller id will pick up the incoming call. I would prefer no indication of a call but I can live with this over annoying rings. I would certainly upgrade to a whitelist device if it ever becomes available.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philips 30-Pin iPod/iPhone/iPad Alarm Clock Speaker Dock; Brand: Philips; Review: fills the room with sound. Better than expected sound coming from a device this size. It certainly has some faults with the display strength of the display resetting when plugging/unplugging a device. This one does not come with an EQ but newer models do, not a complaint, i got this pretty cheap from amazon. Sound can be a little thin for electronic(EDM) music but it handles pop/rock/acoustic/country pretty well. Does not distort at loud volumes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HGST Touro S 500GB 7200RPM High-Performance Portable Drive, Platinum (0S03698); Brand: HGST, a Western Digital Company; Review: Cannot yet speak of longevity but the speed is fast. I have this hooked up to my xbox one and transferred all games to it. It is definitely faster and increased my storage capacity 3 fold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NETGEAR AC1200 Wireless WiFi Range Extender (EX6200); Brand: NETGEAR; Review: im using this device as a bridge for a 802.11ac network (going to a ASUS RT-AC87U). Previously I've had 802.11ac bridges from linkys and tp link, both worked but ping times were all over the place. I stream a lot of videos and while amazon and netflix were ok with this, hulu was not. I actually had to use an old 802.11n bridge to keep from going bonkers. With the latest firmware you can set it up in extender mode, turn on fast lane (dedicate one band as a back haul for extender to router comm) and turn off the other band (in this use, the 2.4GHz band) which just leaves the wired devices to use the high speed wifi to route out to the internet. All streaming problems are gone. Latency is around 2ms ping times but a consistent 2ms vs. 4, 10, 4, 20, etc. 5GHz doesnt travel far and suffer more from obstructions so the signal does drop but with the higher powered antennas it still has the better result of performance. I only bought this device for this purpose, I have not used any of the other features (usb connected stuff). Two minor quibbles, had to do a factory reset after the firmware upgrade as I could no longer connect to it. Restarting did no good. There's also a new feature to turn off the netgear LED logo, but the setting doesnt keep with reboots even though the menu option stays the same (turn it off, LED goes off, restart the device, LED back on but in the menu it says off, this is fixed by turning it on and then off again); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VIV Collection Popular Printed Brushed Buttery Soft Leggings Regular Plus 40+ Designs List 5; Brand: ; Review: My daughter bought these for me. She has a couple of pairs and said I have to have some. I would have never spent my money on them myself. But after wearing them OMG they are so soft and comfy just love them. Now I am here.. shopping for another pair! She was right. Ladies you gotta get yourself a pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Popular Printed Brushed Buttery Soft Leggings Regular Plus 40+ Designs List 5; Brand: ; Review: My daughter bought these for me. She has a couple of pairs and said I have to have some. I would have never spent my money on them myself. But after wearing them OMG they are so soft and comfy just love them. Now I am here.. shopping for another pair! She was right. Ladies you gotta get yourself a pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIADANI Women Classic Open Front Lightweight Soft Drape Cardigan (S-3X); Brand: BIADANI; Review: I ordered 5 of these in different colors. Guess what..... 2 of them were Biadani . The others were NOT. I was disappointed. 2 of the five are great and I totally love them. The others are inferior. One even came with a hole in the seam. If you order them I guess you are just taking your chances.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chuvora 925 Sterling Silver 19 mm Floral Filigree Flower Polished Finish Wide Band Ring - Nickel Free; Brand: ; Review: very nice ring; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIV Collection Printed Brushed Leggings Regular Size (XS - L) Listing 1; Brand: ; Review: So cute I love them best material ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papa Bear Tshirt, Mama Bear Shirt, Matching Family Shirt Mom Dad; Brand: Texas Tees; Review: I love this shirt. fits just right cute and comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Women's Tallyho Ankle Bootie; Brand: ; Review: really cute boots. they are a bit tight so go up a size. the zipper is tricky, but after a couple of wears it gets easier and I expect that I will have no problem at all after a bit more break in time. but for this price I feel like I really got a deal!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Shanghai Women's Kimono Long Robe - Peacock & Blossoms; Brand: Old Shanghai; Review: I love this beautiful kimono. Very comfortable and feminine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Women's Mid Rise Skinny Jean; Brand: ; Review: my new favorite pair of jeans!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sofishie Sexy Midnight Bow-Tie Panties; Brand: Sofishie; Review: fits perfect. fast shipping. my anniversary was a huge success!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Women's Mid Rise Skinny Jeans; Brand: ; Review: my new favorite pair of jeans!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sidefeel Women Crochet Hollow Out Lace Back Tank Top Clubwear; Brand: Sidefeel; Review: really cute and my husband loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kalon 6 Pack Women's Nylon Spandex Thong Underwear (Medium, Sporty Tri-Blend); Brand: Kalon; Review: soft and very comfortable! Fast shipping! Love em!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Presto 06003 Options Electric Multi-Cooker/Steamer; Brand: Presto; Review: This is exactly what I was looking for. It is big enough to cook a few large pieces of chicken - but not so big as to take up all of the space on my counter. It only takes 10 - 15 minutes to get room temperature oil to 400 and it is very fast at recovering its temperature in between batches. Also, the thermostat works well maintaining the temperature where I have set it (for example 335 for blanching french fries and then 365 for frying them up golden brown and crispy.) Clean up is a breeze. Once it cools down - I filter my oil out into a holding container and then it just clean it in the sink like any of my other stove top pans or toss it into my dishwasher (obviously after detaching the cord.) Its simple design makes it easy to clean. I have had much more expensive fryers in the past but was always disappointed. Never again. This one is so much better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Digital Alarm Clock Speaker by GOgroove - TYM Wood Alarm Clock w/Built in Microphone, LED Time & Date; Brand: GOgroove; Review: It gains about a minute a week.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OXO 1130900 Fish Turner, Stainless Steel, Soft, Comfortable Grip, 1/2 in W x 13.65 in L,3-1/2; Brand: OXO; Review: Nice grip and feels like it is good quality. I would recommend this to a friend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rapala4 Soft Grip Fillet / Single Stage Sharpener / Sheath; Brand: Rapala; Review: Good grip and seems to hold it's edge. This is my favorite boning/filleting knife.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enviroboard - Antimicrobial Cutting Board 3 Set - 100% Microwave Sterilization & Bonus Microwave Lid Cover; Brand: Sunlife Brands; Review: These are great. To everyone that complains that they "slip and slide" all over the place... Perhaps you are chopping incorrectly. These don't slide anymore than any other cutting board I have ever owned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 Salt or Pepper Grinder Miller - Electric Automatic - Hands Free - Stainless Steel w/ Clear Acrylic; Brand: Next2Chef; Review: I was fearful of this being cheap junk. I was wrong, it is great - I would recommend this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sassafras SuperStone Deep Dish Pizza/Pie Baker,Natural; Brand: Sassafras; Review: This is exactly as expected. It has worked great and I am well pleased. Totally worth buying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bellemain Micro-perforated Stainless Steel 5-quart Colander-Dishwasher Safe; Brand: Bellemain; Review: Sturdy - good construction - works like a charm. I would buy it again if I ever need another colander.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 58321 Shell Pattern, Stainless Steel, Oyster Fork, 6-Inch, Set of 12; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: These are great spoons. They hold ounce per scoop. They are very solid and do not seem cheaply made. I would recommend them to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corelle Livingware Winter Frost White 28 Ounce Soup / Cereal Bowl (Set of 8); Brand: Corelle; Review: Perfect size bowl, NOT fragile at all. It seems like they ought to be since they are made out of glass.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corelle Livingware Winter Frost White 20 Ounce Pasta Bowl (Set of 8); Brand: Corelle; Review: Good salad/pasta bowl. They are NOT fragile at all. It seems like they ought to be since they are made out of glass, but they can take a lot of abuse (within reason - I wouldn't toss them like a frisbee).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neaties USA Made White Plastic Hangers with Bar Hooks, 60pk; Brand: Neaties; Review: These are what I was looking for. They are sturdy plastic hangers and are EXACTLY like every other plastic hanger I own. They are not flimsy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Utopia Kitchen - 8-Inches Multipurpose Stainless Steel Chef Knife with ABS Handle; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: Not bad for a budget knife. I was taken in by all the good reviews but it isn't exactly what I was hoping for. Not quite as heavy or sturdy feeling as other more expensive knifes that I have owned. It is definitely out of balance - the blade is lighter than the handle. That being said... it is sharp enough and seems to hold its edge. All in all, it is a decent budget knife.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Nonstick 3 Sided Splatter Guard; Brand: Norpro; Review: I bought 2 and they are functional but made from cheaper material than I expected. This isn't a deal breaker for me, but be forewarned, they seem to be made out of aluminum that is only slightly thicker than a disposable casserole pan (that can be purchased from the grocery store). Sense I bought these strictly for functionality, and not for their aesthetic appeal; and, being that they were $6.40 each, I am pleased with my purchase and will be keeping them. If you are looking for something fancy, this probably isn't for you. If however you are looking for an inexpensive way to contain grease splatter, then you will be pleased with this product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winware Stainless Steel Sharpening Steel, 12-Inch; Brand: Winware by Winco; Review: Good sharpener - worked well on several of my kitchen knives. It is larger than I expected. This is totally my mistake - I saw "12-inch" in the title and mistakenly assumed that this was referring to the total length. Had I scrolled down to the product description area I would have seen that the total length is actually 17 inches long. I measured it, they are right - it is in fact 17 inches long. The 12 inches refers to the metal sharpening portion, not including the 5 inch handle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WINCO Sharpening Steel, 14-Inch; Brand: Winco; Review: Good sharpener - worked well on several of my kitchen knives. It is larger than I expected. This is totally my mistake - I saw "12-inch" in the title and mistakenly assumed that this was referring to the total length. Had I scrolled down to the product description area I would have seen that the total length is actually 17 inches long. I measured it, they are right - it is in fact 17 inches long. The 12 inches refers to the metal sharpening portion, not including the 5 inch handle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-X Domed Vented Microwave Cover; Brand: Home-X; Review: Perfect for setting over taller items in the microwave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ovente KP72W 1.7L BPA-Free Electric Kettle, Fast Heating Cordless Water Boiler with Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection, LED Light; Brand: Ovente; Review: I have owned 3 of these. They only last about 11 months before the heating element stops working. This is a great purchase if you are looking for a disposable kettle that lasts less than 1 year.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: X-Chef Silicone BBQ Cooking Gloves, Heat Resistant Oven Gloves and Mitts for Grilling, Barbecue & Kitchen Baking; Brand: X-Chef; Review: These work great. I was concerned after reading some of the comments about these not being good for picking up cast iron pans that have been in the oven. That's all just a bunch of jibber jabber! They work great! I've pulled my cast iron skillet and cast iron Dutch oven out of a 450 degree oven no problem. To be fair, I didn't try to hold the 450 degree skillet or Dutch oven for over 10 minutes to see how long it took before the gloves let the heat through. First of all, they are heat resistant gloves not MAGIC gloves, and the laws of physics still apply. But mostly because my cast iron skillet and Dutch oven are heavy and that seems like more work than it's worth, just to see how long it takes before the heat becomes unbearable. If you are a normal human being, these gloves work great. However, if your hands feel like they are on fire the moment you touch something 98.7 degrees, then you should keep searching for the magic gloves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alytimes Camel Color Anti-Slip Microfiber Carpet/Doormat / Floor mat/Bedroom / Kitchen Area Rug Carpet (31" x 20") Ochre; Brand: Alytimes; Review: Very, very flimsy. It has a similar rigidity as a heavy duty bath towel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secura Electric Water Boiler and Warmer 4-Quart Electric Hot Pot Kettle w/Night light, 18/10 Stainless Steel Interior WK63-M2 (Black); Brand: Secura; Review: Too bad this doesnt have an automatic shut off if It runs out of water. Seems like a simple safety oversight that has potential disastrous consequences. Other than that this seems to work great.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Merrick Plastic Clothing Hangers, Set of 30; Brand: Merrick; Review: What was delivered is different than what is pictured. The picture shows a support brace on both sides (that also help keep pants centered on the hanger). What I received has no bracing bars.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HIPPIH 2 Pack Silent Wall Clock, 10 Inch Non Ticking Digital Quiet Sweep Decorative Clocks, Black; Brand: HIPPIH; Review: Not quite as well stuffed as I was hoping for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Pillow Premium Series [Std/Queen, Medium Fill] Available in 4 Loft Levels | Patented Adjustable Interlocking Fill; Brand: MyPillow Inc; Review: Pretty nice pillow; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Grinder Set With Stand - Tall Salt and Pepper Shakers with Adjustable Coarseness; Brand: Willow & Everett; Review: These look and work great. I have had several grinders that never really worked properly. The mechanism inside these is superb.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mesqool 7" Projection Alarm Clock for Bedrooms, Ceiling, Kitchen, Desk, Shelf, Wall, Travel, Home - AM FM Radio, 3; Brand: Mesqool; Review: This is good. It would be better if it sensed how bright the room was and adjusted accordingly. The projected image is really only visible in absolute total darkness. Not visible in the morning after dawn (even with the blinds closed), or at night if the TV is on (and no other lights).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Fryer's Friend (4-Cup); Brand: RSVP; Review: I keep mine in the refrigerator and once it becomes cool, the lid no longer fits snugly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maple End Grain Chopping Block 20 x 15 x 3 1/2; Brand: Michigan Maple Block; Review: Thinker than I was expecting, but that is on me. It clearly stated its dimensions, I just imagined the 3 inches as smaller in my head for some reason. It is a good sturdy cutting board.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: The dated exterior had me a bit hesitant, but once you're in the room who can see that! The room was large and clean though the view to the highway was clouded by filthy windows (on the 9th floor?!). The pool area was comfortable with nice chaise lounges, chairs and umbrelled tables. That made up for small pool. Would I stay there again? For the price and location I just might.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Houston Sugar Land; City: Sugar Land Texas; Review: Super friendly, professional and accommodating staff. Nice, large, clean rooms with super comfortable beds. And the warm cookies and granola bars in the evening are a sweet perk! Easy access to shopping and dining. I would definitely stay her again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Houston Sugar Land; City: Sugar Land Texas; Review: We were able to book a room at Hyatt Place during a busy conference week in the Houston area and couldn't have been more pleased! The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly and professional. The nice lake (or maybe it's a bayou) and walking trails are definitely a plus. And there are many restaurants and shopping opportunities nearby - even within walking distance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Sugar Land; City: Sugar Land Texas; Review: Okay, I really want to give it a 2.5 stars, but since that isn't an option, I'll downgrade a bit. I can say the bathroom was the cleanest, shiniest hotel bathroom ever, so that gets a 5! The rooms were small and left very little room for moving around or storing things, plus they were very poorly lit. And our one window was small and let in very little light. We had two full size beds in the room, and they were onlt moderately confortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Stillwater University Area; City: Stillwater Oklahoma; Review: Enjoyed a long weekend stay. Rooms were large, quiet, and comfortable. A little disappointed in the bedding as it was a bit rough and too bad there was not a love seat or large chair in the room. The check-in /out was quick and efficient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: South Padre Island Texas; Review: Not a fancy hotel, but it was comfortable and clean with friendly staff. And it was a quick walk to the beach down the sidewalk and boardwalk. The pool and hot tub area were very inviting, especially in the evening with gorgeous blue lighting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Houston Sugar Land; City: Sugar Land Texas; Review: I've stayed at this Hyatt Place several times and it us always a great experience - comfortable, quiet rooms, friendly, helpful staff, and easy access to surrounding area. No need to even think about trying another hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Noble Mount Womens Fuzzy Delight Cable Knit Indoor Short Boot Slippers; Brand: ; Review: nice and comfy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1826 Women's Butt Lift Plus Size Super Comfy Moleton Skinny Stretch Jeggings Legging Cotton Yoga Pants; Brand: 1826 Jeans; Review: Brought the two, a brown and the grey, both the same size, but the grey didn't fit,; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Women's 990V3 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love them, very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: eVogues Floral Lace Sleeve Top Made in USA; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: Love it. Fits great, I ordered a size up and it's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Josmo Kids' Unisex Walking Shoes First Walker; Brand: ; Review: My grand baby should be walking in no time; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Suites UCF Research Park; City: Orlando Florida; Review: It's an ok place. I guess your first impression going to the room sets your mood. The carpet was really dirty. May be that's not a big deal, but when your co workers come to meet you, it's not what you want them to see. They thought the place was a dump. The place was clean (other than the carpets) and everything worked, but it did smell musty. There is a Hilton next door for $30 more a night and a Radisson two blocks away for about the same price. I'll stay at one of those next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Corona Riverside; City: Corona California; Review: Marriott has done it again! I had never stayed in a Springhill Suites before, but after this one, I will look forward to staying in one again. This hotel was only a few months old and still had that "new car smell". Super clean, super nice staff, free breakfast, free internet and a great location. When you arrive, you will really be surprised at the decor. REALLY COOL! The layout of the room was great. Work area, fridge, coffee maker, microwave, sink,sofa and flat panel TV. The lady at the front desk, Phyllis, was THE BEST!! If I had to come up with a negative, it would be the noiise from the freeway. Not bad, but it is in the background. Keep it up Mr. Marriott, you have another winner!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center; City: Riverside California; Review: There really wasn't anything bad about this hotel. The staff was great, the rooms were nice, the restaurant was OK. If I had to complain about something, it would be the charge for internet access. $13 per day. I still can't believe this class of hotel still charges for something I can get for free at La Quinta, Comfort Inn, Super 8, etc. Come on Mr. Marriott, the rate for this place seemed to be high enough to justify free internet!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Colton; City: Colton California; Review: I stayed here one night for a meeting in the area. My room faced the freeway. I made sure my room was on that side because of the other reviewers comments on the train noise behind the hotel. You could here the freeway, but once the air conditioner went on, all was good. The room was clean, the staff was pleasant, the internet and parking were free, and the breakfast was better than most. (Make sure you try the warm cinnamon buns) It's no Hyatt, but for the area it's very nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Norco Corona Eastvale; City: Norco California; Review: This was a typical Hampton Inn. Nice staff, clean rooms, quiet, and great free breakfast. I was in the area on business so the location was perfect. The view from the room is nothing to brag about. Junk yard on one side and a stone/tile business on the other. No big deal. I wasn't there for the view. I'll stay here again when I'm back in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: I guess we were lucky. The check in was quick and it was on a Saturday. Our room was on the 7th floor overlooking the parking lot and Wal-Mart/Sam's Club. No big deal. I didn't pay for an ocean view so....... Since the Wal-Mart is so close, we stocked up on food, drinks, booze, etc. The store is only about half a mile away, but to walk there, it's probably over a mile. Not that far, but the road didn't really seem safe to walk since there is very little room for a pedestrian. 70 cents will get you there by bus. USE THEM! You have to take the cab back($8) The bus from Wal-Mart goes downtown. If there is one thing I learned and can pass on, it's how to avoid the timeshare crap at the airport. DON'T TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT TRANSPORTATION UNTIL YOU ARE OUTSIDE!! These folks can see you looking at your itinerary, see the name on the paper, and yell to you that this is where your shuttle transportation is. The hotel, staff, rooms, beach and pool were wonderful. We will definitely come back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Moreno Valley; City: Moreno Valley California; Review: This hotel is about a year old. It's very clean, the staff is great and the rooms are comfortable. You can walk to a mall, Costco or many restaurants. It is typical Hampton Inn, All good! Here is a little trivia... The hotel and the shopping around it is located where the famous racetrack , Riverside International Raceway (RIR) used to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Chino Hills; City: Chino Hills California; Review: I stayed here because of a business meeting in the area. The rooms were clean, staff great, parking, internet, and breakfast free. There are plenty of restaurants in the area. The only suggestion I would make is if you stay here, ask for a room not facing the freeway. It wasn't bad, but you did hear some traffic noise. Once the air conditioner came on, the traffic noise wasn't an issue. If I'm in the area again, I'll stay here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni San Diego Hotel; City: San Diego California; Review: Nice hotel, great staff, great location BUT.... the bathroom in the room has floor to ceiling shutters on the wall. You know, the kind you can open and look through!!??Plus the door to the bathroom is also louvered. Maybe this is being picky, and probably not a pretty picture, but the bed (and my wife) is 2.5 feet from the shutters. WHO THE @#%&^ DESIGNED THAT???!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: As they say... Location, location, location. The hotel is getting tired. It was built in the early 80s and I think some parts of it have never been updated. BUT THE LOCATION! You really can't beat the area it's in. But when you charge top dollar, you expect top everything. The staff was great, the "breakfast buffet" is just that. Not a brunch. It was $21 so you sort of expected a limited amount of choices. Popcorn ceilings, no bathroom ventilation/fan, musty smelling hallways, but did I mention the location. Try to get a discount rate and you'll think it was worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Reno Airport; City: Reno Nevada; Review: The room was clean, the parking and internet were free, staff was pleasant, bed was comfortable, and water was hot. The location is great if you want to be close to the airport. We never heard any aircraft noise while we were there. Not the Ritz but not a Motel 6 either. We would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Chino Hills; City: Chino Hills California; Review: I stay at Hilton brand hotels about 6 times a month. Most of them are great. I can usually count on the staff to really cater to my needs. This time it was different. The last person you see when you check out is at the front desk. When that person is grumpy or in a foul mood, that's what you remember about the hotel. The lady that checked me out was a real piece of work. NASTY ATTITUDE!! If the other Hampton Inns hired front desk staff like this one, I would switch to Marriott. The Temecula CA, Hampton has a wonderful staff. Maybe the manager there could re-train this group.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Houston Hobby Airport; City: Houston Texas; Review: Just your typical Hampton Inn. Good location, great staff, quiet and clean rooms, free parking, internet and breakfast. If every hotel was like this, there would be no complaints. If we're in the area, we would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Got in on a Saturday afternoon, no wait, no line. Maybe we were lucky since we were expecting a long check in process based on other reviews. Yeah, they had to give us the "information about the hotel" which meant at the end there was the timeshare push. We said no, and that was it. The only real timeshare crap came from the folks at the airport. THAT WAS IRRITATING! You just want to find your transportation, and these guys keep yelling at you. OK, if that's the worse part of the trip, and it was, we're not too upset. We didn't use the pool as we are beach folks. One of the attendants would always bring us chairs but if you want an umbrella, you have to stake a claim early. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The vendors come by you all day long at the beach, unless you're behind the roped area. We sort of like the idea of the mall coming to you, so we looked at everything. To us, that's part of the Mexico experience. We didn't eat anything fancy. We could do that at home. There were locals cooking on the beach and selling it. Fish tacos, tamales, fish on a stick and shrimp. We tried it all and never had a problem. All in all, it was good and we'll go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: This was our second time at VDP. We were here a year ago and liked it enough to come back. Please remember this important tip: DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE INSIDE THE AIRPORT ABOUT YOUR PREARRANGED TRANSPORTATION. They are all timeshare sharks. The official drivers are outside. Seems backward, but that's the way it is. My wife and I stayed here for the beach. We are not timeshare owners and we didn't do the all inclusive. We stayed on the beach during the day and never used the pool. We bought food at the local Sam's Club and Walmart. 8 pesos gets you to both of them on the bus, which picks up in front of the hotel. It seems like one came about every 3 minutes. You will need to take a cab back, and that's about $8. We brought one of those coolers that looks like a beach bag, filled it with ice and beer, and had a ball on the beach all day. Never ate in fancy restaurants, we can do that at home. The Crazy Lobster had lobster and shrimp dinners for $13. That's why we go to Mexico!! If you don't like being asked a thousand times about a timeshare, don't go to Mexico. If you don't like vendors coming to you on the beach, don't go to Mexico. We joked around with the timeshare folks so it became a game with us. My wife loves to look at everything to buy so the vendors weren't a problem. One other tip. The internet is around$15 a day. In their hospitality room it's free(to owners). Just go in and ask one of the guest for the password. The hotel was clean comfortable, and the staff was helpful. What else could you ask for. We'll go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Sacramento Rancho Cordova; City: Rancho Cordova California; Review: I stay at Hamptons quite often during my travels. I can always count on them to be consistent. Good location, free breakfast, parking and internet. And, always important, comfortable and clean. This one was just like the others. Oh yeah, the staff was wonderful. I'll go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Station House Inn; City: South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe California California; Review: We stayed one night at this hotel. The room was really small (we booked the least expensive one) but was very comfortable and clean. I have stayed at much more expensive hotels, but I have never been treated any better than here. THEY WERE WONDERFUL! From the front desk to the hostess and waiters at the restaurant. It also included free breakfast, parking and internet. We booked through Costco and got a discount. Casinos, restaurants and the lake were all within walking distance. Bottom line, we would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tropi Rock Resort; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: My wife and I stayed here for one week. I had 0 complaints. Other than the room being pretty small, it was a nice place. It's no Ritz, and you have to remember it was probably built in the early 60s. But, it was clean, comfortable, affordable, close to the beach and the staff was great. The free parking and internet was appreciated also. We would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: This was our third year in a row to stay at VDP. And again, we had no complaints. The location is great and the staff was outstanding. Three of which went out of their way to accommodate us. Nadia & Perla at the front desk and Rodolfo at the pool area. We are not timeshare owners and we don't book the all inclusive. We go to Mexico to experience "Mexico". Staying at the hotel and eating the food on site doesn't appeal to us. Yep, the timeshare folks were out in force as usual, but again, we understand that their just trying to make a living. Just say no or joke around with them. I prefer the latter. They have a pretty good sense of humor, and they know you're getting the timeshare pitch all day long. Go to the Crazy Lobster and get lobster and steak for $12. Try that in Hawaii!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Redwood City Redwood Shores; City: Redwood City California; Review: My wife and I stayed here for 9 days in a room overlooking the water. We had 0 complaints. There was a 2.5 mile walking path next to the hotel that goes along the bay. We walked it each morning and then enjoyed the free breakfast. The staff was great and the location was about 5 blocks to a center with a grocery, restaurants, bank, etc. This is not a resort hotel so there is no pool. They do have a hot tub. The only advice I would have is to ask for the top floor rooms. Like anywhere, it's better not to have someone walking on your ceiling. Mr. Marriott has another winner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Manchester Bedford; City: Bedford New Hampshire; Review: I stayed here with my wife for one night. The room was clean, comfortable, quiet and the hotel had a great staff. There was free parking, breakfast and internet. That's about all I look for in a hotel. I wish every hotel staff was trained by the Hilton Corporation. They seem to have a winning formula.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emperador Vallarta Beachfront Hotel Suites; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: I hate to give a bad rating for the hotel based on my room, but here is my experience. My wife and I booked an ocean view suite. We got it but I wouldn't want it again. AVOID THE SINGLE DIGIT ROOMS,(3, 4, 5 etc.) EVEN OCEAN VIEW. They are street level. You open an iron gate off the sidewalk and walk down the hall to the room. Every truck, car, loud talker, and motorcycle sounds like they're coming into your room. There was no coffee maker or utensils. I'm not that picky about hotel rooms. Clean, comfortable, good location and quiet is about all that I ask for. But this place was LOUD. Also, when you looked off your balcony, you couldn't see the beach because the roof of the restaurant is in front of your room. You look over it to see the ocean. Again, this is because of the street level room location. Speaking of the beach, if you like to spend the day on the beach reading, eating, drinking, and lounging, this is not your hotel. Please take a careful look at the pictures. The umbrellas and tables in front of the hotel are for the restaurant. You have to walk somewhere down the beach to actually lay on the beach. The positives are the cleanliness, friendliness, and location. I won't stay here again. There are too many other choices that are better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rex Motel; City: Ventura California; Review: First thing I want to do is thank my wife for not killing me for booking a room here. I don't know what happened since the last folks reviewed this place, but I guarantee if you were driving by and saw it, you would keep going. We drove up and there was furniture in the parking stalls, a mobile home at the end of the lot, and really crappy looking cars parked around. It also had full time residents living in some of the rooms. Never a good sign. The place needs a bath. I spoke to a nice lady in the office who said they were the new owners and were renovating the place. My advice is to look elsewhere until you see up to date pictures showing the "new" Rex.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast; City: Lompoc California; Review: For Lompoc this is probably the best hotel. It's not that any one thing is bad or wrong. I think it's just tired. Looks older, feels older and needs some updating. It was a typical Hilton brand. Staff and service were excellent. The one thing that bothered my wife and I was the air conditioner. (Or lack of) It did a very poor job of keeping the room cool. It's one of those units that run the whole building and you have very little control on temp and fan speed. Again, old style AC. I guess if we were back in the area we'd stay there again. Unless we found something better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Los Arcos Suites; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Stayed here for a week in room 404. It was the top floor so nobody above us. We could see the ocean from our balcony. It's not on the beach, but it's only a block away. The room was quiet, comfortable and clean. If being online is important, forget it. I was able to connect about 75% of the time. I did use a service, hide my [--] .com, that allowed me to access music and other things that are usually not available in Mexico. We had a two room suite that was really spacious. We weren't there for fancy restaurants, we have those at home, but we did eat a lot of local food right on the beach. When you walk out of the lobby and head towards the water, stay on the right side of the street until you are at the beach. There you will find a little section of tables and chairs serving the best fish, tacos, and shrimp. It's run by a guy named Stevie. We used the hotel's lounge chairs & umbrellas, sat there all day reading, sleeping, swimming ,drinking cold beer, and eating local food served by Stevie. Cheap and good! Now that's a beach vacation!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: This was our third time staying here. My wife has decided wherever we go, if a Hampton is available, that's where we stay. This place was clean, quiet, comfortable and the staff was great. There was free parking, internet and breakfast. The location is a few miles from downtown and that's a good thing. Downtown Reno is a dump. It has some nice casinos but the remainder of downtown looks like Detroit, full of run down buildings and bums. This hotel is in a business area and everything around is clean and new. We were going to Lake Tahoe, so it was very easy to get on the freeway and head over the hill. When we're back in the area we'll stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Los Arcos Suites; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: We enjoyed our first trip so much, we booked the same place again. Francisco at the front desk is the best. Francisco helped us check in, Francisco helped us with our Spanish, Francisco helped us with our computer, Francisco is just helpful! Our bed was comfortable, the water was hot, the room was clean (Thank you Rafaella), and we didn't hear any noise from the neighbors. We did the same beach stuff as last time. Walked down the right side of the street to the beach, got our chairs from Emillio at the Los Arcos Playa, and had him put them next to the little beach restaurant run by Stevie. Cold beer and fish on a stick all day. OK, everything wasn't perfect. Only 2 things I would change. 1. Enforce the No Smoking policy that is posted in every room and on a big poster in the lobby. Our neighbors smoked on their patio next to us. Hard to enjoy eating while smoke blows in your face. 2. Figure out how to get RELIABLE internet. It was better this time. We had it about 75% of the time. But why not 100%? There are internet cafes on every corner and they don't have that problem. All in all it was a great stay. We'll go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Queen Mary; City: Long Beach California; Review: My wife and I stayed here for two nights. We thought it was really cool to stay in something with that much history. The room was really nice with a lot of beautiful wood on the walls, furniture, etc. They have tried to keep as much of the original decor as possible. Now, that being said, do not expect the Ritz. It's 80 years old and was never intended to be a stationary hotel. When it was at sea, the engine noise and the sound coming from cruising through the water, would drown out all the other noise coming into your room. Now you can hear your next door neighbors talking in a normal voice. Yep. That's the good and the bad. Would we go back? Nope. But we're glad we did it once.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa Los Cabos; City: Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos Baja California; Review: Stayed here a week in November. You would never know there was a hurricane. The place was spotless with everything in working order. We're not timeshare owners, but we do like staying here. The staff will do whatever it takes to make you happy. Paola, the waitress at the beach was beyond good, she was wonderful! Kena, our housekeeper, was incredible as well. We'll go back again. OK, if I have to complain about something, it's the internet. Whatever is slower than dial-up, VDP has it. And it only worked about 30% of the time. It didn't affect our vacation, but don't count on it even if they tell you it's working.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manhattan Tower Apartment Hotel; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: I usually would only give 5 stars to a hotel like the Ritz. But there was absolutely nothing to complain about! Russel and Joe, the owners, were on-site to help us in any way they could. The room was quiet and comfortable. My wife was so impressed with the bedding she got the name off of the sheets so she could order some. The location was amazing. Right on the intracoastal canal and only a couple of blocks from the beach. Free parking and free high speed internet. And it was high speed. Most hotels advertise that but it's usually really slow. Thanks Joe and Russel! We'll be back!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Los Arcos Suites; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: This was probably our last time to stay here. It's too bad because we liked the place. If management is reading this LISTEN UP. There are no smoking signs all over the property. "Not allowed on premises". But, when we would go out on our patio our neighbors, 3 heavy smokers, were lit up and puffing away. I spoke to the front desk but was told they get many complaints but no one enforces it. You would think just out of common courtesy people would respect other folks. NOT! So, having breakfast watching the sunrise from the patio was eliminated and a glass of wine in the evening was no good either. At least enforce the policy on one floor. There are many new places being built for the same or less nightly rates, so check around. Enforce the rules and I believe there would be many of us coming back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goulding s Lodge Campground; City: Monument Valley Utah; Review: We stayed here a couple of nights and toured the valley. No, it's not the Ritz, but you won't find a better view. The patios are very private and they all face the valley. It was quiet, comfortable, clean and had hot water. What else would you want.? We could have stayed 25 miles away and saved some money, but believe me, it was sooooo worth the extra cash to stay here. OK, I'll have to give my wife credit for making me not be so budget (tight) conscious and go ahead and stay here. Thank you honey!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs Rancho Mirage; City: Rancho Mirage Greater Palm Springs Californ; Review: The hotel was a typical Hilton..... Clean, comfortable, great staff and great location. No hidden resort fees, which I detest. Free parking and internet. If we go back we would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas City Center; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Only a few months old, and still has that new hotel smell. Save a lot of money and. walk across the freeway to the Strip. Staff was great, room was comfortable, price was right. No extra fees which makes it even better. Can't stand being nickel and dime. Just give me the rate and be done with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Vinita; City: Vinita Oklahoma; Review: Typical Holiday Inn. Nice clean rooms and great staff. Only a couple of issues. We got to the breakfast area at 8am. Already out of sweet rolls!? Come on. You advertise these all up and down the highway on billboards. And they're good. Need better kitchen management. Also, the info we got said all rooms have fridge and microwave. Not ours. Went to the front desk and was told only the suites have both. We would stay there again. The problems weren't that bad.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport; City: Phoenix Arizona; Review: Great location. Was able to walk across the street and take the SkyTrain straight to the airport terminal. Didn't have to wait for the hotel shuttle. Room was quiet, comfortable and clean. OK. One little issue. The shower drained so slow that the water was above my ankles before I got out. Why!!?? Can't that be part of the room cleaning routine? Throw some drain cleaner in there each time. Just had to vent. Other than that it was all good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Palm Desert; City: Palm Desert Greater Palm Springs California; Review: We usually try to use the Hampton whenever we travel. They're very consistent with the great staff, cleanliness, internet, bed etc. The only thing different this time was the hallways could REALLY use some touch-up paint. Every door and baseboard was chipped or scratched. Looked very low rent. Other than that all was great. Come on management, invest in some paint!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Abadia Retuerta Le Domaine; City: Sardon de Duero Province of Valladolid Castile and L; Review: I travel all round the world each year and experience many great hotels, and many not so great hotels. Abadia Retuerta is a great hotel. The atmosphere in the old monastery is timeless. Dinner in the cloisters was a magical experience, the stork returning to its nest on the steeple in the setting sun. The somelier really knew his wines, and his recommendations were perfect. There are a lot of natural ingredients used in the food, but I have not experienced the intensity of flavours anywhere else in the last 10 years. The rooms are palatial, and the views over the vineyard fantastic in the early morning (I was staying at the front of the building, there are fewer views over vineyards at the back as the land runs down to the Duero). The visit to the winery is a must - the inventive technology used is mind-blowing. My guide was extremely knowledgeable, and very informative. Personally, having had young children who have now flown the nest, I do not think this hotel the right place for very young children. There were families with children 10+, and I guess this is sort of about the age where you could take them there if they are well-behaved. My view on this may change once they have finished building the swimming pool area, if there is then more to occupy younger children (and more generally, a swimming pool and proper spa is going to be a great addition). My measure of a wonderful hotel is whether you will return. I definitely will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Pont de l Ouysse; City: Lacave Lot Occitanie; Review: There are 3 so beautiful things about this hotel. First, the wonderful family that own and run it. They all have their roles, but what a lovely, professional family. Read their story in their special photo-book! Secondly, the incredibly beautiful setting on the L'Ousse, with the old, broken bridge destroyed by an exceptional flood in the 60's. Thirdly, the exceptional French food. Many people dine there, just for the quality of the cuisine. Top Marks - I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Morrison 84; City: Bogota; Review: I stayed here for more of an authentic Colombian experience. My room was on the street at the back, as, design wise, must be 50% rooms in the hotel. The rooms are quite old and tired, especially the bathrooms. I experienced 2 horrible problems. I was on 4th floor, and at my level right the other side the street was a bar playing Brasilian funky music until about 3am. If you do not know Brasilian funky, this has a driving beat. Below this, at ground level, was another bar with loud, driving music with strong bass until 3am. After 3am, both clubs spent an hour emptying the glass bottles into the local skip. Even if you shut the windows, the design of the old bathroom window meant the music penetrated.My bed actually VIBRATED with the bass of the music. Sort of worse than this, the temperature control on the shower was so past its sell-by date the water drifted from scalding hot to freezing cold. It was actually physically dangerous. The staff were arrogant, and not helpful. It is very expensive for what it is, so not worth it. If you like the area, stay in the local SOFITEL which is excellent. I cancelled Morrisons for me second stay, and went to Sofitel. What a pleasurable contrast for the same price!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Maravilha; City: Fernando de Noronha State of Pernambuco; Review: The thing the tourist literature does not tell you about Fernando do Noronha is that it is home to zillions of lizards and frogs of all varieties. We only discovered this fact when my wife went to the hairdresser in Recife, en route there, and she was asked by other customers if she knew of this fact. Unfortunately she has a deep aversion to lizards, geckos, frogs etc and so from the get-go was filled with deep apprehension. This was not dispelled by the welcome video on the island being made by a cartoon gecko. The wonderful pool at the Pousada, with its fantastic views, was a complete nightmare to her with all the baby geckos playing in the decking. The path through the garden to the bungalows saw her scream in fear, as some of the largest lizards we had have seen ran across the path. For her, there was no sitting on the veranda of an evening. Walking back from the restaurant at night there were also jumping, quite big, croaking frogs. And the baby geckos and frogs were often in our shower, and along the wash-basins. By now riveted with fear, and just wanting to leave the island, we we forced to do very little. A boat ride to see the coast-line seemed the answer, but here the service at the hotel (which had seemed impeccable) let us down and booked us on a glass bottom observation boat, which did not run along the coast-line, instead of the schooner that did. At more than USD1000 a night this is a VERY EXPENSIVE pousada, owned by a Brasilian TV star. Before you go there be sure you can cope with reptiles. Otherwise your vacation will be torment. If you can cope with it, floating on my back in the pool after it was dark, and looking at the stars, was one of the best experiences of my life. It was like being whole with the universe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn London Blackfriars Fleet Street Hotel; City: London England; Review: This Premier Inn does what it says on the tin. It provides a functional room, in a central location, with a very lively and sociable restaurant, and great service from all the staff. They are all friendly and approachable. It provides good value for money in this central location, and is great for business persons and families alike. As a value-for-money option in London I highly recommend it. I stay there regularly, and have never had a bad experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dharmawangsa Jakarta; City: Jakarta Java; Review: This hotel is an oasis of calm and wonderful service in a hectic City. The executive rooms are palatial, and have everything you could desire, including His and Her basins etc etc and a wonderful walk in shower, as well as a bath. The personal butler service is delightful - so very friendly are the staff. It was Ramadan when I was there, and theevening buffet in the main restaurant was superb, especially for the variety of choice. The swimming pool area is quiet and relaxing, again in this oasis of calm. Perhaps the only comment is that the spa is very tired and old-fashioned - I think it needs a face-lift more than the customers! But overall, a wonderful hotel for Jakarta.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: No Ten Manchester Street; City: London England; Review: I was given a room in what had been the basement of this old Edwardian terrace. It was a small dark room, with a small dark bathroom (with only a shower, no bath). Uniquely strange it had a small "courtyard" shielded by a large sun umbrella, and surrounded by wall size photos of woodland. If this was trying to make me feel I was in some country house hotel, I have to tell you, it failed abysmally. The room had no comfortable chair (the nearest to it being a glorified stool) and no desk. This meant going to the bar to get a table on which to position a lap-top to do emails. The Dieci restaurant seemed to have a possible nice atmosphere, but there were very few customers, as to be expected 2 minutes walk from all the restaurants on Marylebone High Street. And this really is the strength of this hotel - its position near Marylebone High Street (not the best location for tourist sites BTW). The staff were delightful and tried to do everything possible to help me. Their problem is the design of the hotel in which they operate. At £265 a night I could think of other hotels more centrally located that would have been better equipped. I would not stay here again unless being near Marylebone High Street is a must.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Shanghai Pudong; City: Shanghai; Review: This is a hotel to recommend. I experienced the best customer service I have ever experienced in this hotel Not only are the views fantastic, the roof-top bar especially amazing, but these guys care. A colleague was going down the elevator, commenting about something she needed in the room, with one of the receptionists listening, and upon her return she was greeted with a present of that something! I was attending a conference, and in the conference suite day 1 I was asked whether I wanted tea or coffee. I said a "black earl grey tea". They did not have it on the stand, and went running off to find it. They could not. Day 2, they approach me, and say "sir" we have your earl grey tea this morning. Above and beyond. So superior service. More than platinum. Go there! I will again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Suites Makati; City: Makati Metro Manila Luzon; Review: This is nothing to do with the precise position of the hotel, which Google Maps puts at 11 minutes from the airport. So you assume it is conveniently located for an overnight stay if you are taking an early morning flight to Manila the next day. This assumption - that the hotel is convenient for the airport - is completely wrong due to the heavy construction in the airport area, where the whole thing resembles one big construction site. Last Saturday evening in November it took 1 hour 40 minutes in a taxi to the hotel, and we were forced to allow at least an hour back to the airport the next morning, which made for a short night. The hotel itself seemed very functional but nothing luxurious - but I was not really there long enough to make a valid judgement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Eventi; City: New York City New York; Review: Appreciating that prices of many hotel rooms in USA are low in comparison with many other major cities in the world, the Eventi offers remarkable value-for-money. To use a UK analogy, it is priced like a Premier Inn, but it is much, much superior. The rooms are well appointed, and the shower in the bathroom is particularly big and wonderful. For businessmen like me, the working environment in the room is great (although the hotel is not really in the business district). The buffet breakfast was great. Just a 5 minute walk from Macy’s the hotel is well positioned for those shopping trips, and Times Square is only a little further up the road. The service was flawless. Highly recommended for shopping and theatre trips to New York, and for businessmen on a reasonable budget; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai; City: Shanghai; Review: As others have remarked, this is slightly off the beaten track from other hotels in Pudong, being a 20 minute walk to the IFC center. It is also different in terms of vista, as it is not at the top of a skyscraper like many Pudong hotels, but in a separate building of its own. The building is relatively low rise (only 25 or so floors) which for Shanghai is very low. The 2 bars are on the ground floor. There are no decent views of Shanghai at that level. The lobby lounge area was deserted at night, and the other Q1 bar was equally quiet (apart from the repetitive electronic music which was a killer). The main buffet style restaurant Zest does have a large buffet, but a poor atmosphere for dining. The Michelin starred restaurant was excellent, with great food and wine, and a nice atmosphere. You need to be careful with choice of room. Choose one of the most excellent corner rooms overlooking the river. Avoid the rooms near the elevator, as sound insulation is an issue. The manager and his team do a wonderful job with legendary Mandarin Oriental service. Their problem is the location and the design of the building itself, which can cause problems, and in some ways is not up to the normal Mandarin Oriental standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Badian Island Wellness Resort; City: Zaragosa Island Badian Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Unfortunately our arrival at this resort pretty much coincided with the arrival of tropical storm Jiangu in the area, so this may have coloured our views, but we feel the following assessment is fair despite this. It is a hugely long transfer from Cebu airport, 3 to 4 hours being common in often dense traffic, weaving in and out of Jeepney’s and tri-motorcycles. I am a hardened traveller, but by the time we reached the destination my partner was physically travel sick (not good psychologically for the return journey) and I was definitely queasy. It took a few hours for this to wear off. The whole resort is not like a luxury resort. It is faded, with infrastructure that is old and creaking. I do not feel much has been spent on it for many years. It feels 3 star at best. The absence of a TV in the Badian suite was noticeable,especially when confined to quarters for 48 hours in the storm. The room was otherwise a lovely room save that (i) the mattresses and pillows were cheap and hard like in a youth hostel – not good if you have any kind of neck or back problem and (ii) there was no real personal privacy in the bathroom as you could see through the door – some might be more relaxed about this than me. The beach is man-made, so the imported sand is compacted and hard. The breakfast and dinner were buffet selections. To my mind the selections were small and poor, not be-fitting a luxury destination. At 1800-2000 pesos for dinner per person the buffet selection was particularly poor, and quite a lot of the hot dishes were virtually cold. The service was also poor, and in-attentive (like topping up a bottle of wine). But the killer bad service was as follows. We were leaving the resort on the morning of New Year, to be elsewhere for New Years Eve. We asked the day before how long we should leave to get back to the airport, and we were advised 5 hours, the normal time. Nobody advised us (and the hotel knew this) that several places along the road were virtually impassable because of mud-slides etc and we should have a 4X4 pick-up leaving at least 7 hours or helicopter pick-up to be sure we made our flight. As a result we set off at the normal time, and discovered the reality along the way (they never told us before we left). One pregnant French lady was forced to take relief along the road-side in front of many Indonesians. In the result, we missed our flight in Cebu. All other flights were full for New Year, and our New Year itself was spent in Terminal 4 Manila (not recommended for this purpose). I entirely blame the hotel and their terrible service for this. They ruined our New Year unnecessarily. I do not regard the hotel as one of the 20 luxury resorts in the Philippines (which it is if you Google search). It is a long way to; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Oberoi Lombok; City: Tanjung Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: I have now been travelling on vacations for 43 years, and this is the best and most excellent hotel that I have ever stayed at. The setting is perfect, in the North West of Lombok, next to the Gili islands, which are home to one of the top snorkeling sites in the world. The hotel itself is so peaceful – the words “total serenity” come to mind. This is particularly the case in the hour before sunset, when, if it is low tide, local villagers come to fish on the beach. As a place to unwind the Oberoi is unsurpassed. The sunsets themselves are spectacular, and it is not only until the sun disappears under the horizon, but also afterwards for the next 30 minutes when, on a clear day, you can see one of the volcanos of Lombok under the red sky. There are 2 restaurants for dinner, one slightly more formal than the others, but both nicely casual. The menu, food quality and method of presentation is excellent. I pick out for special mention the Head Chef, who having been told of my food sensitivities on the first day, went out of his way to prepare me inventive and delicious dishes. Service throughout the resort is impeccable – they are all so very friendly and wanting to help. They all “own” your experience and want you to enjoy it. I mentioned to my special waitress Andini that I was not sleeping well because of my bad back on a hard mattress, and within 20 minutes she had not only called housekeeping but the mattress was already changed. Her commitment to service was total. Highlights for me were my 2 trips to the Gilis for the snorkelling. The clarity of the water, and the beauty of the coral reef is incredible. The hotel is just so well situated for this, and after the snorkelling they take you to one of the islands for a desert island experience, walking along a white sand beach picking up bits of coral by the azure sea. I also used the spa twice, and fitness room several times and both were great. It is very soothing watching the goldfish on the treadmill. So I repeat, that for me the Oberoi Lombok is total perfection and I hope I will be going back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort; City: Karon Phuket; Review: I stayed there at Easter, and had a wonderful experience. All the staff are super-friendly and give a great customer service. The resort is wonderfully situated, very close to Patong for all the nightlife, but on its own beach. A point to be aware of is that in Phuket all beaches are public, and a law has banned things like cabanas on the beaches. So all the hotels that used to have their cabanas on the powdery white sand (it really is) have had to remove them back into the hotel property. In the Meridien this means under the palm trees, so it is no bad thing. Although a big resort, it does not seem crowded. I could eat when I wanted at any of the many restaurants to choose from - I ate at the Italian, fresh fish (wonderful fresh grilled squid) and the buffet on Thai dancing display night. There are lots of beach activities, including learning to scuba. My room was an upgrade facing the beach, and was totally awesome. I adored the place, and will be going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: This is a fantastic hotel and very good value for money in my estimation. The lounge bar has an interesting design, with the tables appearing to float in a pool, and this makes for a great atmosphere. The breakfast was very good in the main restaurant, the pool area is fantastic for an inner city, as is the pool bar (and adjacent spa). But the killer thing to die for are the views of the harbour from the rooms facing that way and on a high floor. The rooms themselves are furnished in a nice modern style, and are extremely comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel, and will be going back!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Santo s Higham Farm Hotel; City: Higham Derbyshire England; Review: I was staying at this hotel for one night on my way north to see my daughter. I had never stayed in the area before. As you arrive there is a large car park at the end of which there is a fabulous view of the Derbyshire rolling hills. Unfortunately you only see that from the end of the car park! It is not visible at all from the hotel. The public rooms are surprisingly large with quite a nice atmosphere. I had in the restaurant and the service was good. The food was well prepared and enjoyable, but nothing out of the ordinary. My room was up some stairs off the main part of reception. It was like a room in the roof and only had a skylight. Because there was a heatwave at the time it seemed like my room was about 30 ° C, and then did not seem to be a means of cooling it down. There was an air conditioning unit, but no controls unless you invited reception to your room, which I did not want to do after I got ready for bed! All in all, I would say that this is a pleasant atmosphere and as a stopover it makes a good choice but I would not think you would want to stay there any length of time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Charles Bathurst Inn; City: Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: I invited my daughter and her partner to stay here with me for a long weekend to celebrate her 28th birthday. We had a most wonderful time. The service was exceptionally friendly and prompt. We had half-board, and the breakfast was very substantial. In the evening the restaurant is very popular and we could see why as the food was well above average. There were very good quantities of inventive dishes all written on the big mirror at the end of the bar (reading the menu makes you feel you have drunk more than you have!). The hotel is dog friendly, which is just as well as my daughter has a big golden retriever. The rooms are very nicely appointed and quaint in a unique way. There is also a residents lounge for that cognac after dinner. We were blessed with wonderful weather. The local village of Reeth is lovely, and the drive behind Reeth over the moor to Wensleydale is truly spectacular and to be recommended. The road runs from Grinton to Redmire. I was very impressed by the Yorkshire Dales. They reminded me of the time in England when I was a boy 50 years ago, when life ran differently from the way it does today. I highly recommend this hotel as a retreat and to visit the wonderful English countryside around. Delightful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crown House; City: Great Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex England; Review: After reading other reviews I was expecting a type of countryside inn, which also had rooms. I thought there would be a focus around the dining. My room itself was in an adjacent annexe and was comparatively small. There was no adequate workspace, and I would not regard this as any kind of hotel for a businessman. The bathroom was extremely small and pokey. The main building was faded, and I felt it had seen its best many years before. In fact the whole place felt like it was a relic of past glories. I had an appalling dining experience, with dreadful service. When I asked for a predinner drink it took nearly 15 minutes to bring and there were only a handful of people in the bar. Around that time they started the "Muzak" in the bar, and slowly people will called through to dinner. I was left alone there, and I think the truth is that they completely forgot me. After about 45 minutes the Muzak was turned off and I was still there totally alone. After some enquiry they remembered me and I was called through to the dining room. My seat was extremely close to the kitchen, and the washing-up machine which was making a huge noise. There was immense amount of clattering as the waitress was clearing up towards the end of the evening. It was a terrible environment, and it was not saved by the food which was average to poor. I would not recommend this hotel and I will not visit it again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: NH Munchen Ost Conference Center; City: Aschheim Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Although notionally a choice for people attending a conference at the Munich conference centre, it is actually a poor choice with that in mind. The rooms are perfectly satisfactory, if a little tired, and the pricing is good. But the location is poor for the City and the conference centre. It is about 20 minutes by taxi to the centre of Munich, and Munich taxis are not cheap. Although based on distance it would be perfectly possible to walk to the conference centre, actually the route is a main road with no footpath, so again it is necessary to use a taxi. This taxi usage drives up the overall price and lack of convenience, making it a poor choice for conference attendees in my opinion. The Ramada is a much better bet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Royal Garden Hotel; City: London England; Review: I chose to stay in this hotel for two nights between Christmas and the New Year. The hotel is nicely situated on Kensington High Street and a stone's throw from the park if you want to go walking in the park. The rooms are well appointed, although in some respects a little old-fashioned. For example, I was surprised to find the temperature control device is organised to blast out cold air once the room is 21 degrees, making it very chilly if you leave the fan on, and stuffy if you don't. I was also let down by room service, which took nearly an hour to deliver a pizza. I don't think the hotel was particularly busy, but I was surprised to find the main bar shut at 11, and the other bar on the mezzanine level had only one other person in it when I visited and he looked like the manager. In fact, the lack of atmosphere in the festive season was highly noticeable, and in total contrast to the Mondrian on the South Bank where I had stayed the week before. It was also considerably more expensive than the Mondrian. If you want somewhere stylish, modern and fun there are better places to stay, better value.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Splendide Royal; City: Lugano Canton of Ticino Swiss Alps; Review: After a wonderful experience in October I returned again in December. The excellence continued. The rooms are very well appointed indeed, mine was overlooking the lake and the large fountain at Paraiso. The service is impeccable, extremely attentive. The location is great too, being only a 15 minute saunter to the centre of town and all restaurants. I have stayed a number of hotels in Lugano, but I believe this to be the best hotel in Lugano by quite a large margin. The views are to die for!! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Saint Omer Centre; City: Saint Omer Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: Situated in a nice old town with some good restaurants this hotel is a great choice for people wanting an overnight before taking an early Eurotunnel or ferry to the UK, or wanting an overnight before a long drive down through France. The rooms are small and very basic, much smaller than a Premier Inn for example, but they are very cheaply priced. My only criticism is the car park, which is small and a nightmare!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort; City: Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: This hotel offers lovely rooms which are great value. Built some years ago, and next to the golf course so much used by golfers, although slightly older in style it has a lovely feel. The rooms are very well appointed. The service is excellent and friendly, as is the buffet breakfast. Although you need a hire car to visit Cascais, Sintra and Guincho beach, it is ideally situated for such excursions. It has a captive fish restaurant on the cliffs overlooking the crashing waves, and if you like fish, the fish in Maria Monte is perfect. There is no problem with getting there, as the hotel offers a free shuttle service, as it does to its sister hotel (where I found the atmosphere less appealing). Highly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea Containers London; City: London England; Review: This is a modern stylish hotel that is brilliantly situated, with wonderfully appointed rooms, a great restaurant and great bar, and fantastic service. Situated at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge in the old Sea Containers position, it is in a great location to walk along (in either direction) the totally renewed and upgraded South Bank with its many bars and restaurants. A short walk over the bridge and you reach the St Pauls Cathedral area (and there are great views of St Pauls, especially at night). The rooms are extremely well appointed, with a mini bar and crystal glasses that is 10/10. The walk in showers are also beautifully appointed. Although the bar is a different concession it is trendy and chic, popular with the after-work crowd.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Casino; City: Cebu City Cebu Island Visayas; Review: I stayed in this hotel twice in late January and early February and wants was given a free upgrade to a suite. This hotel has seen better days. Apart from the main lobby which is very stylish, the rest of the hotel is faded, not to say old in places. For example there are many clear cracks around the pool area and it hasn't been attended very well in recent years. The worst aspect is probably the bathrooms which feel really old. Even in the suite it was not much better. Position wise the hotel seems good next to the IT city, the big BPO centre in Cebu.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plantation Bay Resort And Spa; City: Lapu Lapu Mactan Island Cebu Island Visayas; Review: I was on a business trip to the Philippines involving going to Cebu and so I decided to stay at this resort hotel for the weekend. The check-in service was very efficient, and my room had a wonderful view of the man-made seawater lagoons, which are very nice for swimming. The room was adequately appointed, the bathroom good if not well let lit. The food in the restaurant Fiji, next to the sea, was brilliant and I ate there 3 times. There were many water sports activities. There was also Luau show in the Kilimanjaro restaurant in the evening at the time I was there. As a resort hotel it was adequate, but nothing special. For the money, there are better hotels elsewhere in Philippines, with more natural, less man-made, environments. But I would say that the hotel's excellent for children as it seemed extremely safe. My whole experience was completely undermined by one disgraceful aspect. Getting to and from the hotel was a complete nightmare. No taxi wants to go there because it is so out of the way. Much worse than this, is that they have no arrangement with local taxis to pick up guests. I had local friends visiting me, and they found they were waiting over 30 minutes or more to get a taxi back to Cebu. The organisation of taxis was complete chaos, there were none waiting, and for the life of me I cannot see why when there was a regular demand in the lobby. Worse than all this, the hotel operated a "complimentary" van service to a taxi rank outside the local mall. This was extremely low grade mall, with an extremely long local taxi line. There were few and very intermittent regular taxes, only tricycle taxis. So basically on the way to the airport, the hotel just dumped me and other guests outside the mall with no guarantee of a taxi for a long time in circumstances where we were likely to miss our planes. We don't care less attitude was appalling. It was a totally disgraceful way to treat valued guests. The absolutely must do something about their taxis. I'm sure many people miss their planes as a result of the terrible taxi organisation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Jakarta Indonesia; City: Jakarta Java; Review: I had not stayed in a Pullman before, and it was a very good experience. The public areas were clean and excellent, and with excellent service in both the cafe and lounge bar. The buffet breakfast was great, and the ambience and food in the restaurant at night was also good. The rooms were extremely well appointed and large, with lovely bathrooms. I would highly recommend the rooms. The hotel has a lovely pool, and a good gym. I could not find an adverse comment, save that I wanted a haircut, and it turned out that the hairdresser could not style hair, so I refuse the appointment! The location seems good for business, although the traffic in Jakarta is diabolical and you need to leave for any meeting in good time! As a result of this experience, I would stay in a Pullman anywhere; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marco Polo Ortigas Manila; City: Pasig Metro Manila Luzon; Review: I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The rooms were wonderful, very well appointed. But other aspects came into play. First, the service was attentive but in the wrong way. All the staff hailed you as they went by, but then when you were actually being served they could not explain why something unusual was the way it was. Like in my case, a most complicated way of charging me at checkout and one that did not seem normal. That was not really the issue, it was the inability of the checkout staff to really explain why they were approaching it the way they were. There were several instances where we felt the training was inadequate - this is really a comment on management for poor training. Another example was that we were met at the airport by the hotel car service guy, who offered us a car. He explained it was a backup car, because the main car was already on a journey. He did not explain that we were going in an ordinary taxi which did not know the location of the hotel. It cost 3 times a normal taxi! When we complained about this both to the concierge and the check-in staff there was a definite "not invented here"syndrome. They were not adequately trained to deal with customer comments like this. The hotel is not really well-positioned, being close to no other restaurant area within walking distance. And eating in the hotel itself is prohibitively expensive. It seems to be a long taxi ride to anywhere. Why the Marco Polo situated the hotel where it is we found it hard to fathom. I stayed here because my last stay in Manila in Makati resulted in huge frustration because of the horrific traffic. But I think Makati might be better situated generally if you can be sure to allow much longer than you would ever imagine in taxis!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: I have stayed in this hotel many times but because of recent comments here I want to pick out 2 aspects of good service on my 2 recent visits here. Upon one occasion I was greeted curbside from my taxi (the hotel did not know my arrival time - this seemed to be a general service) and gave me accelerated check-in. It was impeccable. Because of jet-lag issues I ordered room service at 1:30 AM and delivery came within 20 minutes. Generally I have nothing but praise for this hotel - the harbour view rooms are stunning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Oitavos; City: Cascais Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: This is a hyper-modern hotel, with a sort of minimalist design. The thing that is immediately striking is that there is no floor covering other than what seems a sort of dark blue/purple vinyl floor paint. For those of us old enough to remember lino, it has that kind of rubbery feel. Some limited usage of it might have been appropriate from a colour-scheme standpoint, but it is EVERYWHERE. All through the public areas (which have no walls so are like one big aircraft hanger - more like an airport) and in the bedrooms too - see my photos. This creates a terrible atmosphere in the lounge and dining areas, and the bedrooms cannot be said to be cosy. The breakfast was good with a great choice, the dinner Portuguese nouvelle cuisine (which is a total contradiction in terms as Portuguese cooking is meant to be hearty). Overall I felt this was pretentious, but it seemed full of golfers because of its proximity to local courses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Langham Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: I was in Boston on business, working in a nearby office in the financial area. The hotel is very well situated for this. On a Sunday afternoon I visited the indoor pool. It was deserted, and the atmosphere did not make you want to linger. The lobby bar was great, and the food interesting and well-prepared and presented. But the best place to unwind was the bar - the room used to be at the core of the Federal Reserve Building. Overall it was a great place to stay for the week,and very conveniently situated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Tree Premium Design Rio de Janeiro; City: Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: This is a new hotel in Recreio, which is about a 45 minute taxi ride from the international airport of Rio. It is well situated if you want to be in Barra da Tijuca, but it is inconvenient for Rio Centro being over an hour away in the traffic conditions that generally prevail. It has a wonderful rooftop infinity pool, with a great pool bar. The rooms are on the small side, and are quite basic, with not many amenities. But then the hotel is cheaper than many of the other new hotels in Barra. As a result, the hotel is popular with local Brasilian tourists, with not so many international tourists (a fact I like – we each have our preferences). The bar lacks atmosphere and is basically in a corner of the lobby – not a great design. The breakfast in the restaurant is good, but because of the lack of atmosphere there too, is probably not a good choice for dinner. The hotel infrastructure is already deteriorating, even though it is brand new – it was built in a hurry and it shows. There are few restaurants within walking distance – many taxi rides are required. The staff are extremely friendly and willing to assist. My overall assessment is that for the international tourist, if you decide to stay outside the Centro of Rio in Barra region, you are much better off staying in Barra itself unless you are on a really tight budget.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boutique Hotel Quinta Chanabnal; City: Palenque Southern Mexico; Review: We were visiting several of the Mayan sites, and it soon became apparent that Chiapas (the state of Mexico in which the sites are located) is not really Mexican at all, in that Aztec/Spanish fusion. Chiapas is part of old Mayan lands, and indeed it still is. There are more than 5m Mayans still living in this region, Guatamala, and nearby. They even speak Mayan. In fact, for many years Chiapas was not part of Mexico. Raphael the owner is a truly erudite scholar of the Mayan glyphs, and has much more real teaching about the Mayan empire at its peak than many of the local tour guides, who tend to invent their own version to an extent. It was a delight listening to him every night, with a glass of wine before dinner. The food is excellent, with many Mayan dishes. Base yourself here, and go to the various sites, even those slightly further afield.Also strongly recommended are visits to the local waterfalls, some of which were until recently in guerilla territory, but can now be visited safely with the cessation of hostilities. A few hours by the so pretty pool (one of the prettiest that I have ever seen) is idyllic after a day on tour. A must stay place to discover the Mayan lands, past and present. It just doesn't get better than this if you like authenticity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel The Originals Niort La Grange; City: Niort Deux Sevres Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: One route down (and back) to/from Spain is via San Sebastian, and if you go this way en-route to the Channel ports you are likely to pass by Niort. Depending on the time of day, this hotel can make an excellent stop-over point. The hotel is well situated for the autoroute. The rooms are small, but have a much better standard than eg a Premier Inn. They are great value. The staff that I met were very friendly and helpful. When I was there, the restaurant was closed, but 50m away is a great local restaurant with authentic, well-produced food, very inexpensive. Recommended highly as a stop-over point; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Fregate Hotel; City: St Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands; Review: The rooms are spacious, and very well equipped and very comfortable. Important for the businessman, they have a proper desk at which you can work, which many in the town do not. Many have a great view of the harbour and castle at St. Peter Port, with Herm and Sark out to sea. The food is INCREDIBLE! The chef uses the best ingredients. The crab cocktail and local crab sandwiches are heaven if you like fresh crab, and the Irish beef he uses for the steaks have a delightful flavour. His food presentation is wonderful. The staff are all so helpful and attentive, without being intrusive. The hotel has a lovely terrace and garden in summer, and is very close to the dock for visiting the other islands. I cannot fault this hotel. It is in my top 5 ever, and I have travelled a lot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLOC Hotel Gatwick; City: Crawley West Sussex England; Review: The only thing to recommend this hotel is that it is within the South Terminal at Gatwick and so is convenient if you have to be there in the early morning for a flight. The rooms are trendy designed but so small – the walls touch each side of the double bed. The bathroom is minute, it is basically a shower with a tiny basin and toilet in it. There are no frills, no room service, nothing. It is functional sleeper and wash space, no more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel ZwiBack; City: Dubendorf; Review: Everyone knows that staying in a hotel in Zurich is phenomenally expensive, especially with the continued strength of the Swiss Franc. So finding an alternative that is relatively close to the airport and centre of Zurich, but is much cheaper, is a real find. Although slightly out of the way, the saving on the room rate makes staying here worth it. This is not a conventional hotel, but a restaurant, and nearby in a housing block, many individual small apartments, each with their own front door and access. It is run as a foundation, as it employs persons with some disability. But their service is wonderful. They have been so well trained. The rooms are quite large, and are well equipped and functional. Highly recommended as a cheaper alternative in Zurich.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Foxhills; City: Ottershaw Surrey England; Review: I was so pleasantly surprised by this countryside Surrey hotel. It has so beautiful grounds, and most of the rooms adjoin these grounds. My room was very luxurious, with a nicely appointed bathroom with a separate shower. We ate in the restaurant, having had pre-drinks on the lovely terrace on the hot August evening that we were there. The food was very good, you could not fault it. All in all a most pleasant experience and stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel Palacio de Santa Ana; City: Valladolid Province of Valladolid Castile and Leon; Review: En route to and from Portugal, Valladolid is possibly not at the top of most peoples list of tourist destination. It has sprawling suburbs, and this hotel is in the middle of one of them, not far from the autoroute. It is a modern hotel, trying to imitate the style of a palace. And so is used for local weddings. The rooms are large, and reasonably appointed. The bar is in an inner (covered) courtyard, so having a drink on a Spanish terrace of a summer evening is not possible. I found it to be a strange place - really too luxurious and expensive for a stop-over hotel, and over reliant on weddings. This is an upscale stop-over point for the foreign tourist driving through Spain, not a place to linger; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eccleston Square Hotel; City: London England; Review: This hotel is an old town house near Victoria, extensively re-furbished. Although well-situated, a few moments away from the station, it has strange features, and in my view tries too hard to be tendy, and not at the same time offering functionality. So as an example, the rooms are very small, with barely enough space to walk around the bed. They have no desk, so are not suited to the business traveller. The restaurant was deserted, so naturally it had no atmosphere. Sort of not surprising, as they order the meals from local take-aways. So although it is cheaper than many larger local hotels, I feel it is actually very –overpriced for what it is. I will not be staying there again, and I will let this fact speak for itself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stocks Hotel; City: Sark Channel Islands; Review: This hotel is located in a sheltered dell on Sark, with a very beautiful garden. The rooms are well appointed, but relatively average. The stand-out features are the lovely bar, great for a tipple after an active day, and the truly excellent food the chef presents in his fine dining experience. The staff are friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. You cannot do better on Sark!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Huntsman of Brockenhurst; City: Brockenhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire; Review: I stayed here just before Christmas as I was visiting local restaurants. It is basically a local pub/restaurant with some rooms. The plus is the high quality of the food, and the great reviews the restaurant receives, with which I concur. The negative is that the rooms are small, terribly dark, and with very cold and small bathrooms. They might be OK in summer, but I would not really recommend them out-of-season. There must be better alternatives.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Foxhills; City: Ottershaw Surrey England; Review: If you want a hotel which is affordable luxury, but still only 30 minutes from the Heathrow terminals (and so infinitely nicer than the hotels in the immediate vicinity Heathrow, then consider staying here. The grounds are just magnificent, even in winter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coach and Horses; City: Kew Richmond upon Thames Greater London England; Review: I regard this place as a real find. It is basically a pub/restaurant with a few rooms. The restaurant, food and service, were excellent, with a great ambience and very friendly landlord. The rooms are well appointed, and very comfortable. It is also relatively near Heathrow, so if you want to access the airport but not stay at one of those miserable airport hotels, this is a definite possibility. I will be returning….; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nadler Soho; City: London England; Review: I recommend this hotel for those making a short London visit wanting a central location, with very nice rooms, and willing to accept no frills. By no frills I mean that this is a B&B hotel, as they order in breakfast for you, and there is no bar area, restaurant or any real public areas. The plus to my mind is that the rooms are very comfortable and nicely equipped, including a very small kitchenette area, and they are considerably nicer than say, Premier Inn or Holiday Inn which are generally the same price level. And with all the local restaurants, theatres and easy access to Oxford Street the location provides all your needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shangri La s Boracay Resort Spa; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: I travel widely, both on business and for leisure, and it can be seen I have reviewed many hotels over the years. This hotel is my #1 choice of all time for leisure, because it is perfect. The experience starts with the personalised speed launch transfer from Caticlan, avoiding the Boracay main port and then a van transfer), with beating drums marking your arrival. The design of the hotel is superb architecturally, blending round the two beaches it surrounds perfectly, one public, one private. The turquoise waters and the amazing beauty and serenity of the setting are wonderful. Transportation around the resort is by hassle-free buggy. The pool area is so beautiful it is untrue, with Solana, the bar for sunset watching, and the restaurant for excellent seafood, perched above on the small cliff. Another great restaurant is set in the tree-tops above the resort, for that special fine dining experience. The organised activities through the Scotty’s Dive Centre were so much fun – we did the jet-skiing (they take you directly there) and the island-hopping tour. The snorkelling near Crocodile Island was some of the best I have ever seen outside the Gillis, although the sea is a bit choppy at that point. Sad to see early signs of coral bleaching on the Fridays Reef… The Chi spa was one of the best and most relaxing spa I have ever visited, such a great design again. I have had many massages in my time because of an old sports injury, but I would place the masseuse in the spa as one of my top 3 ever for knowing the critical pressure points. In fact all the service was so delightful, so attentive. The local restaurants and night life on White Beach are also easily accessible. I have found great designs before, with serenity and great service, like the Oberoi on Lombok, but it lacks decent beaches. I have found other great natural beauty settings as, on Maui, but some of those have concrete jungle style hotels in them or, as on Kuaui have no local nightlife. I found the Shangri-La Boracay to be TOTALLY perfect – a real paradise. I will be returning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rachael Ray Tools & Gadgets 3-Piece Silicone Spoonula Set, Orange; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: This spatula set has every size you will need in your kitchen. At first I thought that the large spatula was way too big for my family of 2. After I used it and saw how great it worked, now it is my favorite spatula.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grade A Barred Turkey Smudging Feather (no stains, cuts, pieces missing); Brand: AzureGreen; Review: Just as described. The feather was in perfect condition. The reason I did not give the feather 5 stars is because I was hoping that the feather would be a little wider.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Tools 5-Piece Soft-Grip Tool Set, Orange; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: These are perfect for use with a large family of 4 or more. I was looking for a kitchen tool set for a family of 2 and do not need a large capacity ladle, spatula, serving spoons, etc... The handles of this set are also massive and take up a lot of room in a kitchen drawer. Perhaps if you plan to hang this set from a rack and have large hands this set may be the one for you. I have small hands and limited drawer space so it did not work for me and I returned the set. The color of this set is a lighter orange than pictured. The color pictured is a burnt orange and the actual color of this set is a bright orange more like the Rachel Ray Spoonula set.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Large Rainbow Abalone Seashell; Brand: Island Girl Products; Review: Buyer beware!!! The abalone shell I received had a number of burnt areas within the shell. Some the size of a dime, nickle and one the size of a quarter. One of the smaller burnt areas even had a pin hole going right through the shell. The outside of the shell had some rough scratchy barnacles that fell off into the palm of my hand. As if that wasn't bad enough, the outside also had a brown clay-like area that was caked on the shell--how gross! I read the review on An Island Girl where others complained about similar shells being sent to them, therefore I chose another vendor (or so I thought???) called This Little Heart. I noticed "This Little Heart" vendor on the right hand side of "An Island Girl's" page in a section called "More Buying Choices" with 3 different vendors selling abalone shells. This Little Heart sent me the same type of shell that had burnt marks on the inside and a rough ugly outside. I realized that these 2 companies are affiliated with each other. I should have known because both sites used the exact same photograph of a female hand holding a beautiful abalone shell with the identical background. Amazon.com refunded my money after I contacted them about this rip-off and asked me to return the shell to them using a free shipping label.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vickerman 4-Finish Ornament Set, Includes 32 Per Box, 3-Inch, Blue; Brand: Vickerman; Review: The ornaments were 8 days later than promised, some of the ornaments were dented, some of them had bald spots and missing glitter and sequence, some missing black color. What a major disappointment! 16 out of 32 bulbs had very noticeable seams!! Where is the quality control???!! I will never order from them again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Joyce Chen 51-0220, Unlimited Scissor, Red; Brand: Joyce Chen; Review: Love these kitchen scissors. I have used others in the past and the Joyce Chen are far superior and really cut through meats that other kitchen scissors would not come close to cutting. I use them for everything. I have several pairs in my kitchen so if one is in the dishwasher or I misplaced it, I have another. This are not bulky o, clumsy or heavy-----but work so well!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thank the day I discovered these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biedermann & Sons Round-Shaped 2-3/8-Inch Diameter Ball Candles, Set of 4, Champagne; Brand: Biedermann & Sons; Review: Smaller than I thought the candle would be. Not worth the money; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Craig Frames 314GD1925D 0.75-Inch Wide Picture/Poster Frame in Ornate Finish, 19 by 25-Inch, Ornate Gold; Brand: Craig Frames; Review: A lot of frame for the money; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Set of 2 White Frosted Glass Jeweled Hurricanes; Brand: GetSet2Save; Review: These add a beautiful sparkle to the room. Some of the rims of the votives were second quality and were somewhat warped Larger than I thought.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kuhn Rikon Collapsible Colander, Large, Red; Brand: Kuhn Rikon; Review: love the way this colander folds flat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Classic Glow Battery Operated Candles with Timer,12 Flameless Candles, Frosted Flickering Tealight, Dia. 1.4; Brand: classic glow; Review: LED tea lights with a timer are perfect. These are worry free, set them and forget them. You don't have to search the house to make sure you turn off all the LED tea lights. They turn themselves off. I love these!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hayley Cherie - LED Wax Candles with Timer (Set of 6) - Flameless 2" x 2" Ivory Candles; Brand: Hayley Cherie; Review: UNSCENTED????? I received these candles Nov. 7, 2015 and they were great looking except that they are NOT UNSCENTED!!! The six 2"x2" candles I received smelled like artificial vanilla. Too bad, I would love to have these adorable candles as advertised...UNSCENTED!! I contacted the merchant and explained that the the candles I received smelled like artificial vanilla which gives me a migraine. The merchant said that her candles were unscented as advertised...au contraire! These candles were definitely from Hayley Cherie and they definitely smelled like vanilla! If you like candles with a vanilla scent then you would probably like these.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spring Meadows Wreath 22"; Brand: Flora Decor; Review: This is a very pretty wreath. I just wish there weren't so many purple flowers in it. On my PC the accent flowers looked blue and some look lavender, but in reality the accent flowers are all in the purple family and there are more of them than in the photo. I've cut off about 1/2 of the purple flowers, now (to my eyes) the wreath looks much better. The orange and yellow poppies are very pretty and cheerful looking. Some of the poppies' blossoms were folded together from the shipping process. I keep opening these 3 or 4 poppies. I'm hoping they will stay open and not collapse together with a little more time and effort. If you like this wreath and like various shades of purple then this wreath is for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dream Wireless Apple iPhone 4S/iPhone 4 Compatible Rubber Case - Retail Packaging - White Autumn Flower; Brand: Generic; Review: My original review about this product did nothing but boast about it, but unfortunately I didn't have it long enough to realize why it was so cheap. I wrote the review within 24 hours of receiving it, while I should have waited a week. I've had this case for no more than four days, an already the picture is rubbing off. It will peel up like a sticker that is no longer sticky because you reapplied it too many times. When I first got it there was already a dent below the camera hole, which bugged me. But now, I am disappointed. I loved the artsy design, but how can I enjoy it when it is disappearing. It's cheap for a reason, I suggest you do not buy this case.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clear Transparent Snap-On Cover Hard Case Cell Phone Protector for Apple Iphone 4G; Brand: Generic; Review: Nice case, sturdy, and protective.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Generic Premium Bumper Case for Apple iPhone 4 - Non-Retail Packaging - White/Green; Brand: Generic; Review: Bought this for a friend. She liked it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Carrying Case for iPhone 4 - Non-Retail Packaging - Pink; Brand: Generic; Review: Cute, pink, and funky!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DELUXE BLACK CASE COVER W/CHROME FOR IPHONE 4 4G 4S AT&T VERIZON SPRINT; Brand: SANOXY; Review: I don't have a 4S anymore, but it was nice while it lasted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 5S Case, JETech® Apple iPhone 5/5S Case Bumper Shock-Absorption Bumper and Anti-Scratch Clear Back for iPhone 5/5S (Blue); Brand: JETech; Review: This is my favorite case because it's basic and still cute with the color. It's really pretty and comes exactly as shown.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cailifu [HD Clear] Apple iPhone 5 /iPhone 5S; Brand: Cailifu; Review: Got them because I needed them, but nothing too great. Does what it says it does.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yoption Transparent Plastic 3D Glitter Quicksand and Star Liquid Case for Apple Iphone 5 5S SE; Brand: Yoption; Review: Everyone is jealous of my new case! They all want one because it is so awesome. It fits very securely and protects the phone well. It is basically a toy, and can become very distracting. It's so pretty and I will never get bored of it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr Shield For Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Premium Clear Screen Protector [3-PACK] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty; Brand: Mr Shield; Review: Very nice package. Came with multiple things such as a bubble popper and wipe. Got these for my parents, but I applied them, and it was very easy, though this was not my first time applying screen protectors like this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Droid Mini Case, Dual Layer Shell Strike Impact Kickstand Case with Unique Graphic Images; Brand: DelTucci; Review: Got this for my dad who just recently got a smartphone. He likes it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ATUS Heavy Duty Dual Layer Holster Case Kick Stand with Locking Belt Swivel Clip For Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime G530; Brand: ATUS; Review: Got this for my dad who just recently got a smartphone. He likes it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Phone Charger, Travel Wall Power Adapter Charger Cable, [2-Pack] USB Data Charge Sync Cable Compatible with iPhone X/8/7/6S/6/Plus/SE/5S/5C/XS/XR/XS Max,; Brand: DelTucci; Review: Got this for my dad who just recently got a smartphone. He likes it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sakkas Sundara Stonewashed Rayon Embroidered Mid Length Dress; Brand: ; Review: I absolutely love this dress! I wear a medium, so I brought an large/ex large just to be safe...and it fits perfect on me! the length is exactly what I was expecting as well...I'm 5 foot, and the dress goes a little past my knees! I brought this dress for Halloween as it will fit perfect for my woodland elf "costume"...I also knew that purchasing this dress would not just be used for Halloween, but I will also be able to wear it to festivals and everyday life occasions! :) The only reason I rated 4 out of 5 is because the color in the photo is not the exact color of the dress...the dress is more of a darker green than the photo shown (but I still adore it!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sully's DbDk Elegant Womens Faux Leather Combat Boot; Brand: Sully's; Review: I love these boots! I wear a size 7 wide...I ordered a 7 1/2 and they are a *little* big, but I like that I have room to move around in them (or wear wool socks with them)...im glad I went a little bigger in size! I'd rather have them a tad large, than too small and uncomfortable!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Stainless Steel Ring, Vintage Feather, Black; Brand: KONOV; Review: This ring is large..not just large fitting on my finger but just large in general..it gets in the way of everything and I find myself taking it off all the time to do simply tasks..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Women's Om Sign Symbol Open Unique Ring New .925 Sterling Silver Band Sizes 5-10; Brand: ; Review: The ring is large but It might be my fault for not measuring correctly...I just ended up bending it to fit my figure and it works! ..it does have a tint of black to it..but Its not very noticeable anymore; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IDS Home Blue Witch Cosplay Cloak Masquerade Hooded Cape Halloween Party Dress Costumes; Brand: IDS Home; Review: I brought this cloak for my Winifred Sanderson costume last halloween. It worked out absolutely perfect! I bought some gold fabric paint and painted on symbols like Winifred has, and It was the perfect touch to my costume ! The only downfall, which is very minor, was that the edges of the cloak roll inwards a bit which made it difficult to align the symbols straight. Material is a bit on the cheap side and thin, but it was a perfect addition to my costume! Glad I purchased!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Women's 1889 Slim Fit Canvas Dungaree; Brand: ; Review: Too large and fit weird on me. Seemed like good quality. Returned, and will locate a Carhartt store so I can try a pair on before buying!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Mario Batali Page; Review: Mario has outdone himself, and each recipe is laid out simply (and mouthwateringly photographed!)..Baked Pasta with ricotta & ham...fettucine with lemon, hot peppers and pecorino couldn't be more delicious and easier to prepare.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Chinese Cooking; Author: Visit Amazon's Kylie Kwong Page; Review: The is the best Chinese cookbook for lovers of the cuisine who don't like the heavier, saucier, complicated menus--light healthy, spicy. delicious AND VERY clear in helping with the preparation--I learned more about cooking chinese from Kylie--simple, brilliant tips, than I did in four previous cookbooks that I poured over..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Times Intro : On the Road With Patti Smith; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Stipe Page; Review: This book was photographed at a turning point for Patti Smith AND Michael Stipe--she had begun to tour regularly again after a period of motherhood & contemplation--and he had just gotten off the road...The photograph of Allen Ginsberg looking at Tony Shanahan taking off his shirt is worth the price of the book alone...and Patti has never been photographed this gloriously relaxed... beautiful photos!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Place: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tana French Page; Review: Great writer great book..beautifully written when is the movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident; Author: Visit Amazon's Donnie Eichar Page; Review: Very interesting--and an insight to life in Soviet Union in the 50s. Tough strong, fascinating people; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Prey (A Prey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: I love this Prey series + the Virgil Flowers series, I can't get enough..this was a,very good one couldn't put it down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CARTEL, THE; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Winslow Page; Review: Read this, then watch Netflix excellent "Narcos" both tell remarkable history of our real relationship with Columbia, and Mexico, and US complicit involvement in derailing these countries economy & development, and the murders of many. MANY. Fantastic novel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Professor (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Bailey Page; Review: I liked it a lot, was surprisingly moved, and learned a bit about evidence law... was very interesting!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Career of Evil (A Cormoran Strike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: Character of Strike most interesting one to appear in detective novels in awhile..the books/series have a natural unrushed pace.. new one very good, her only weakness is she doesnt quite know rock & roll world, has a bit of a stiff quality to it ..but I am bring picky!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Game; Author: Visit Amazon's John le Carré Page; Review: Any fan of LeCarre would love it, I somehow missed it when it came out--and really enjoyed it..former spys marauding on college campus'...and friendships which are not what they seem; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Travelers: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Pavone Page; Review: Chris Pavone is the new Le Carre....not as rich yet, in the description of relentless personal betrayals, but he's only up to his third book, he will get there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Night Manager; Author: John le Carre; Review: I loved the book read it a few years ago--if you are just finding out about LeCArre from the excellent BBC/AMC series, its still worth reading the book, a very rich experience.. spectacular novel, spectacular series to go along with it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hero of France: A Novel (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Furst Page; Review: Loved it loved it, written without to much embellishment because the story has it all , Casablanca with details, danger, bravery, betrayal, romance, history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Casa Hotel; City: Haridwar Haridwar District Uttarakhand; Review: I visited Haridwar for a ritual activity and stayed at La Casa for a night. I chose this hotel after seeing it's good rating in tripadvisor. I booked couple of rooms through makemytrip. On arival I was allocated two double bed rooms in 3rd floor. In the begining, I was very disappointed. The ambience in 3rd floor was very dull and boring (I am told there was some renovation work going on to create restaurant facilities). It had only 2 rooms in 3rd floor which were allocated to me. Further to this after a while, I found body hairs on the bedsheets and it seems those were already used by someone. But, on complaining , the room service promtly changed the bedsheets. Then another disappoint after a while - there was not enough water in the tapes and toilet flush in the bathroom. On complaining, hotel staff was again prompt and tried to fix it but then I was offerred to shift both my rooms into the 2nd floor. The 2nd floor was good and the rooms were neat and clean. I'm generally very particular about the cleanliness and finally I was satisfied with the given rooms. Food was good which was more like home made. I had tried both breakfast and Dinner in the hotel. Har ki pauri is about 10-15 minutes rikshaw ride from the hotel. I had 5 members in my family so took 2 rikshaws while travelling to Har ki pauri from the hotel. In general, each rikshaw has the facility to take 5 passengers at a time. Both the rikshaw charged me Rs. 30/- each. Haridwar Railway station is about 5-10 minutes ride if Tempo/Taxi is used. For me, Leaving apart the initial hiccups, overall I found the hotel to be good. Room service staffs were very good and promt. I would recommend this hotel to others (may be not the 3rd floor rooms) and may like to stay again if I have to visit Haridwar. Cleanilness and Rooms rating I provided is purely based on the rooms that I fianally end up using.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaipur Marriott Hotel; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: An excellent hotel with very good service. I stayed in this hotel with my family for 2 nights/3 days -. New hotel with modern decor, very clean, large bed room - it's king size bed can easily accommodate a child below 10 years, excellent service - overall it was worth staying. Excellent housekeeping, a variety of options in buffet in one of it's restaurant 'Okra'. I and my family thoroughly enjoyed the buffet breakfast and dinner throughout my stay. My kid liked it very much. If someone is planning to have dinner in the restaurant I would suggest to take the inclusive dinner price option as that would be much cheaper than if paid for the dinner separately. I also got chance to exchange few words and click photos with Bheja Fry film star Vinay Pathak who was staying in the same floor as I was. Thanks to tripadvisor as I booked this hotel after going through it's ratings and users feeback published in it's site.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Peak Retreat; City: Manali Manali Tehsil Kullu District Himachal Pradesh; Review: I found this hotel though tripadvisor ratings. I checked-into the hotel on 26/Jan/15 and checked out on 29/Jan/15. It was really a great experience to be in this hotel. I planned the trip to watch snowfalls specially on my daughter and niece's demand. It was really a dream come true for all of us as for the first time in our life we experienced the live snow fall. The hotel has a decent size lawn in front where one could easily enjoy/play with clean snows. My family and others did play with snows. The scenic views from the hotel was really great. One advantage the hotel has is it location as it is at some height from the crowded mall road. But, at the same time, because this hotel is slightly far off from the mall road it also a disadvantage. However, if you want to walk, it may take you about 30 minutes to the mall road. You could easily get autos from mall road back into this place. We liked the food though I wouldn't say it was great. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others. I had travelled to Manali /this hotel by my own car. For people who doesn't have experience of driving in hilly areas specially in snowy condition and are looking for advice on whether to take own car during this time, I would say it is okay. Otherwise, I was also apprehensive of taking my own car. However, you may need to be bit careful specially if there are uphill. This hotel is situated slightly at uphill from the mall road. There were mild snows on the road while I came to this hotel and my car tyre did slipped on couple of occasion specially when I had to slow down/stop due to slowing traffic and then had to ascend again. The travel within Manali, if there is snowfalls, I would recommend to hire a local car. We visited Solan valley hiring a local Jeep which cost us Rs. 1000 /- for the full day. That I believe was cheap as this included pick-up/drop and the jeep was with us for the full day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel; City: Nainital Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: I visited this hotel with my family and friends in June 2015 and stayed one night as a transit stop at the end of a family trip to Mukteshwar. I had rooms booked in both 1st and ground floor with a mix of family suite and deluxe rooms. A clear lake view from the balcony. Both ground and 1st floor has a long veranda/balcony with very good sitting arrangement. This veranda/balcony gives access to all the rooms in the corresponding floor. The hotel is right on the mall road...a very good location. You get multiple options for food as there are many restaurants on the mall road nearby hotel. The rooms have Large bedroom and bathroom. You get an additional living room in both family suite and deluxe room. Deluxe room has an extra sofa cum bed in living room which can easily accommodate 2 adults. In family suite, the living room can easily accommodate 2 extra single beds. Hotel is one of the oldest in the Nainital as the staff claimed and the design speaks for itself. It has kept its original (British-era) design which is its one of USP. At the same a very well maintained. My next visit/stay in Nainital would definitely include a plan to stay in this hotel again. Thanks to TripAdvisor as I booked this hotel going through its several reviews about the hotel. I noticed that the Mall road is closed for cars between 6pm-9pm. As this hotel is right on the mall road, if you plan to visit this hotel with car/luggage you may want to plan accordingly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mukteshwar Himalayan Resort; City: Mukteshwar Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: I stayed in this hotel 3 nights between 26/Jun - 29/Jun with my/friends family and our extended family members with mix of senior citizen and kids. Booked 4 rooms. It was my 2nd visit to this hotel in consecutive years. A great value for money hotel. A bunch of very good hotel staff ready to serve you. Hotel is away from hustle and bustle of city life that provides a good scenic view. I would definitely recommend this to others. A good place to relax if you are looking for quiet break from your regular work life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Punnamada Resort; City: Alappuzha Alappuzha District Kerala; Review: We stayed in this resort - 2 nights 3 days during Oct'15 in a pool view villa with my wife and 9 yr old daughter. It was a very peaceful and relaxing stay. The room size was large, had a open toilet/bath area ...a very different concept... seen it first time...and loved it. Don't worry, it was well designed not to be visible to others :-). Mini bar is available in the room. The resort has an Ayurveda centre (didn't get a chance to try it out). Complimentary Yoga classes are available daily in the morning. It has a swimming pool which we used couple of occasions... a very relaxing experience to use it as the temperature was about 30 C. It has some indoor games facilities like Carom, Pool, Table Tennis etc.. Plenty of cycles (free) to ride including for kids. We used the cycles one morning for about 1 hr. towards the city and loved it. Resort is just at the bank of the back water with breath-taking views. It has lots of open green areas. Restaurant ambience is really great - both during the day and night. Had lazy, relaxing buffet breakfast having a direct view of backwater....it was awesome. Food was good but little expensive. In the evening, resort also organises local cultural shows. They have both indoor and outdoor theatre and we got a chance to experience both of these. Prior to the start of cultural shows, supporting green initiatives, they switch of all the electricity supply for about 15 minutes during which they lit the resort with diyas and candles. That provides a complete different ambience of the resort. Resort provided a free boat-ride of about 1 hr. for sunset view in backwaters with a guide which was good. For city travel, you can avail both taxis and tuk-tuks which hotel staff will arrange on request. I took the tuk-tuk as that offered more flexibility on sight-seeing, time spent etc. It was a good decision as I could see the city more closely from open tuk-tuk. Tuk- Tuk also a cheaper option. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay. Looking forward to visit this place again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tiger s Den Resort; City: Tala Bandhavgarh National Park Umaria District Madhya Pradesh; Review: Stayed in the resort one night on 7/Apr/16 with my family. We selected this hotel based on input from friends and trip advisor rating. As always, trip advisor ratings/feedback proved right for me. Stayed in the deluxe cottage. Room size is big, liked the interior and big landscaped lawn in front of the cottage. Availed the swimming pool facility after a tiring Bandavgarh jungle safari in the evening which was really relaxing. Pool was neat and clean. If you forget to carry your swimming gears, you can avail it from the hotel with a minimal payment. Food quality was average. There is definite scope to improve on taste and increase the varieties. Credit Card facility was not working at the time of checkout which was a dampener as we had to arrange cash from ATMs. Liked the overall stay and wished we booked for more than one night. Looking forward to visit this place again in future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shivalik Hotel Resorts; City: Dharampur Kasauli Tehsil Solan District Himachal Pradesh; Review: Its really a boring hotel. I was with my friend and extended family and booked 5 rooms for 2 nights. We were given 4 rooms at the lowest floor and one at -1 level. Way to rooms at the lowest floor had stinking smells from dumped garbage. Room service quality was bad. Couple of rooms had water seepage. Cleanliness of the hotel rooms were not good. If anybody is taking elderly people along with them, need to be careful at which floor rooms are given as there is no lift facility. There is no activities or play area for children. We had opted for MAP plan for food. Quality of food is ok. I am an avid follower of Trip advisor for my travel plans and this is the my first I'm disappointed with its rating.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ladakh Himalayan Retreat; City: Leh Leh District Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir; Review: We stayed in this hotel 4 nights during 12/Aug - 18/Aug. This place is about 20 mins from the Airport. It has a lovey lawn in front with very good sitting facilities - a good place to relax with a cup of tea/coffee with snacks. There is even a big LCD screen in open in the lawn which generally is switched in the evening. We had 3 families of friends and had booked 3 Deluxe rooms. We were given all the rooms in the 2nd floor. Rooms were pretty good in size. Very neat and clean. All the rooms had a small balcony with sitting arrangements - couple of comfortable chairs and a table. The bath room size was very good with continuous hot water facility. In Leh and Ladakh, mobile signal is a big problem throughout. Only VSNL network works better in select places. Though Leh is better with mobile signals, signal wasn't very good inside the hotel rooms. At times, need to struggle a bit and move around to get signal. Hotel has free wifi, but the signal strength was very weak. You will mostly get signal only around the reception area in the ground floor. Even with that, wifi speed was very low. The lawn mentioned above had a kitchen garden with variety of fresh vegetables. We were told that the vegetables from this garden was regularly used to serve us. We had taken buffet breakfast and dinners. Food quality was ok, but not great. Service quality was excellent. Very helpful staff. We used this hotel as our base camp during our trip as we had our plans to visit and stay at Nubra Valley and Pangong. It has clock room facility to leave behind any luggage to pickup later. While travelling to either Nubra or Pangong from this hotel we had left behind some of our luggage back in the hotel clock room to make our travels to those places light. There is no lift facility in the hotel so plan accordingly. Tips : If you have plans to have food in the hotel like breakfast, dinner etc. include these meals in your hotel booking e.g. take CP, MAP etc. according to your need. That way, it would be cheaper. Otherwise, having meals separately in the hotel is little costlier as there is no other options for food nearby that hotel. We had taken EP option through agoda site and had to pay for all the meals separately which turned out to be a costly option compared to plans with meal plan. If meal plans are not available in travel sites, you can directly contact the hotel for booking. I was told, direct booking is possible with meal options. If it is your first time in Leh and Ladakh, you need to know that oxygen level in air is relatively low so you may find it little difficult while breathing. We had felt it even in the hotel when using stairs from ground floor to first floor. So, strictly don't do anything tiring. You would in fact be; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vizio Remote Control XRV1TV 3D - 0980-0306-0921; Brand: VIZIO; Review: I bought 2 VUR10's for my Vizio TV. Those 2 and the one that came with the TV all had problems with the slide out keyboard and one with the top portion too. The XRV1TV is working great, feels nice in our hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE250BW); Brand: Samsung; Review: Horrible product! It lasted for 4 months then stared causing the computer to crash. Samsung program claims the drive is fine. Contacted Samsung technical support and sent the drive in for repair. They applied a firmware upgrade and sent it back. Within ten minutes of reinstalling the drive the problem started occurring again. I bought the Samsung drive thinking it would be a higher quality. Wrong! I have to go back to the old disk drive, slower but at least it works. This was a waist of money!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 2-Pack 16 AWG Heavy Duty 3 Prong Monitor Power Cord (PC Power Cord/Computer Power Cord/AC Power; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: Exactly what they say they are. Sturdy cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2XL Phase DJ Headphone with Articulating Ear-Cups X6FTFZ-819 (White); Brand: 2XL; Review: Comfortable set of headphones. They make me smile as Kermit the Frog is one of my favorite characters and these are definitely his color. Cord not long enough for my computer though so I'll have to get a different pair.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sony ICFC1TBLACK Alarm Clock Radio, Black; Brand: Sony; Review: Liked this clock at first but after 13 months it stopped keeping time and then the alarm would not snooze or reset. Had to turn alarm off to stop the alarm. Will look for a different brand on the next one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WD 4TB My Cloud Personal Network Attached Storage - NAS - WDBCTL0040HWT-NESN; Brand: Western Digital; Review: This drive has some well known network issues but the biggest problem is the software. WD has tried to make it make it user-friendly but it's actually very difficult to use. Considering that it is meant to hold huge amounts of pictures and video's you would think there would be great tools to work with and organize them. Those tools kind of exist, but not in any meaningful way. WD just needs to start over.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fits 2000-2005 Impala Power Window Master Control Switch Chevrolet; Brand: Switch Doctor; Review: Its been working great for about a year now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Rocket 1254-0002 Velocity Men's Mesh Riding Jacket (Black, Small); Brand: Joe Rocket; Review: Perfect for me. very happy. I would say its runs just a little small =); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duke Helmets DK-120 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet, Small, Matte Black; Brand: GDM; Review: looks really nice! Very cool looking, but i can tell its not gonna last too long it just seems a little cheaply made. one of my vents was pluged with plastic so it did not function. I poked it out for like a half hour with a dabber now its fine. kinda "meh" on this helmet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tcbunny Pro-biker Motorbike Carbon Fiber Powersports Racing Gloves (Red, Large); Brand: TCBunny; Review: Cheaply made crap. They are made to look coll not function!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Motorcycle Cover All Weather Deluxe Heavy Duty Waterproof Cotton Lining YM3HS; Brand: RockyMRanger-Motorcycle Cover; Review: perfect for my katana! i use it under the car port,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TMS Black Headlight Mount Brackets Fork Ears for Motorcycle Bobber Cafe Racer 28mm-34mm; Brand: TMS; Review: Not bad, does the job, I'm using 4 of them. 2 for my tachometer and speedometer, 2 for my headlight. One pair was perfect, the other was bent and took some extra elbow grease to make it work properly. There is never quality control on cheap crap like this, keep that in mind.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 7'' Motorcycle Amber 26 LED Halo Headlight Turn Signal with 35W HID 6000W for Harley Honda Suzuki Kawasaki Yamaha; Brand: Tmsuschina; Review: Looked good, seemed to work OK... Then it melted itself. Plastic can't take the heat from the bulb, it's only in the 60s here too. I imagine it would melt nearly right away if you live in a high temp area.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Joe Rocket Classic Men's Motorcycle Riding Gloves (Black, XX-Large); Brand: Joe Rocket; Review: Nice leather. Perfect for colder days but not freezing. The gel in the palm is comfy but adds some thickness. Good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plumber's Siphon Pro - Universal Gas, Oil, Potable Water - 1 Gl. Per Min. - W/ 9; Brand: GasTapper; Review: Worked the first time then the seals failed. I can't seem to find one that works for me this is the 2nd one I purchased (first one was pretty much the same but different seller). I am using it for siphoning hydroponic water so maybe the salts are destroying the seals. Guess I'll try an electric one next.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wagner QuickStop ZD429 Ceramic Disc Pad Set, Rear; Brand: Wagner; Review: Nice n quiet. My car stops without attracting a crowd. A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wagner QuickStop ZD1074 Ceramic Disc Pad Set, Front; Brand: Wagner; Review: Quiet and they do their job!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil - 1qt (Case of 6) (VV927-6PK); Brand: Valvoline; Review: No complaints. I changed my oil and the car liked it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goo Gone Automotive - Cleans Auto Interiors, Auto Bodies and Rims, Removes Bugs, Stickers, Paint and More - 24; Brand: Goo Gone; Review: Bought it to get sap off, Didnt work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Red Roof Inn Chicago O Hare Airport; City: Arlington Heights Illinois; Review: I had a good sleep at this place. They had everything I needed in the room: a good bed, good shower, TV, but no coffee. Luck there was a Denny's on the other side of the street. The place is near the airport, whith is very convenient.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winter Haven Gardens Inn Banquet Center; City: Winter Haven Florida; Review: It was ok to have 1 night sleep, but my son didn't want to enter the bath, as the drain was broken. Everything else was ok, except for a neighbor smoking outside the room, but the smoke came into our AC.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Winter Haven East; City: Winter Haven Florida; Review: This hotel has a good price and a perfect location beside Legoland. The 2 beds were too soft, but everybody slept well, although the back hurt in the morning. There's no fridge in the room, but they provide free ice in a machine outside. Our bath tub had an issue with the floor, but the bath was plenty and warm enough. They provide free shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion. After the park we went swimming in their huge pool, a good way to spend some time before sleeping. Finally, they have a very good breakfast with eggs, bagel, juices, coffee and 2 waffle machines, where you make 4 little waffles at a time, with syrup. I liked the cinnamon roll as well. Next time we all know where to stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napa Winery Inn; City: Napa Napa Valley California; Review: There has been a while I needed to sleep as well I slept here in this hotel. They had a warm reception with wine in the beginning of the evening and a great breakfast in the morning. The bedroom were great with a little fridge and a coffee machine with capsules of hot chocolate and green tea. A great place to stay in Napa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: The building is old and the corridor very cozy, but you can note the good job done with the remodeling. It looks like a brand new place, nice decoration and smelling very good. It has 3 essential things in a hotel: good bath, good bed and ok breakfast. I explain the ok here: I missed some ham or hot eggs, or sausage, or bacon, any of those healthy things to pair with the toast. They have 2 machines to do waffles, which are great to deal with and the waffles tasted good, with your choice of syrup. I didn't like the taste of the coffee, had to use cream on it... Oh, I found a cold boiled egg in the fridge but I thought it was a mozzarella ball... Well, I used in the toast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Houston Near The Galleria; City: Houston Texas; Review: Awesome bed, good shower, hot breakfast included, pool, everything clean and new. This hotel is great and has a good price. Helpful staff told me where to go for dinner and there was a cab just there waiting for guests.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites O Hare; City: Schiller Park Illinois; Review: Good room, good shower, close to some restaurants and beside the airport. It's a great option when you have a very early flight. I used the to go breakfast option, they get something for you in a bag for you to grab and go if you don't have time to stay for breakfast. You can also get the newspaper. Be aware and arrive early to the airport, because it's very busy, more than other airports.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seralago Hotel and Suites; City: Kissimmee Florida; Review: It's a simple yet nice place to stay close to Orlando parks. The pool is warm and great after a long day. We stayed the first time in the old part, so the room was not that new, but it was nice, with a "separate" place for the kids, like a camp tent. They enjoyed. The A/C was not 100% strong, but worked.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Ciudad De Mexico Alameda; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: This hotel has a great location, it's new and have a good hot breakfast included. My air conditioning was not the greatest, but it worked reasonably. It didn't cooled down a lot, although setting down to the minumum. You have to validate the room key every day, but they do that quickly. The bed is comfaortable and the shower not so strong, but good enough. Everything clean and neat for a nice stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Extended Stay America Arlington Six Flags; City: Arlington Texas; Review: The room is nice and everything works. I didn't like they didn't clean the room in between my 2 nights there, not that it was needed, but I was not expecting that. I always do my bed at home, it is weird to go to a hotel and find your bed the way you left in the morning. They should have told they have a fee to clean the bedroom, or that they just clean once a week, as I was told later in the reception when I was asking about that. The breakfast has oatmeal, granola bars, muffins and coffee/hot water. Just that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Limited Strasburg Dover; City: Strasburg Ohio; Review: This all I needed for that stay. I booked close to the place I needed to be the following day, got some gym, a nice lasagna at the pub, good shower, good rest, and a nice breakfast... what else? On of my best stays, thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Wickliffe Cleveland East; City: Wickliffe Lake County Ohio; Review: They rebranded this hotel to Comfort Inn with a banner, but the sign on very top is still Econo Lodge. They are revamping the place and the bed is so good it was difficult to wake up in the morning... The breakfast was good, with hot eggs and sausage plus the cold stuff. When I arrived, the A/C was not on, so you can feel the smell of the carpet when they have this practice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Newark Cranford; City: Cranford New Jersey; Review: It was so cold this winter and we were glad we got a warm reception at Homewood, with a great room and tasty breakfast. The entire family enjoyed so much, we definitely will consider on next trip. You can actually cook in there if you buy your stuff before arriving, as you won't find shops in the surroundings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: How to Sail Around the World : Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail; Author: Visit Amazon's Hal Roth Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Have a Little Faith: A True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitch Albom Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Day: Collected & New Sabbath Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Wendell Berry Page; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come aboard; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric C Hiscock Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruising under sail; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric C Hiscock Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Search for Truth about Islam: A Christian Pastor Separates Fact from Fiction; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Daniel Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seraffyn's Mediterranean Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Self Sufficient Sailor; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seraffyn's European Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Capable Cruiser; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cost Conscious Cruiser; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure; Author: Visit Amazon's Lin Pardey Page; Review: Wonderful narrative; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Long as It's Fun, the Epic Voyages and Extraordinary Times of Lin and Larry Pardey; Author: Visit Amazon's Herb McCormick Page; Review: What I wanted; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Dali; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: We visited Florence in September 2011 and we loved this hotel. It´s in the centre of Florence and the great thing about it is that it has a guarded parking place in the courtyard. The rooms are kept well with clean service every day and small breakfast. It´s also possible to make the tea in the room. The owner and his wife are extremely friendly. They helped us when we forgot our ID there, they sent it back to our home. Btw, thanks a lot for that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cottage Ganga Inn; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi; Review: The room and the servis in this hotel was ok. The only problem was a noise from the courtyard early in the morning and the unstoppable annoying loud tourists being on the phone almost all night (apparently still on European time) in the corridor. On the other hand this is the problem anywhere in India. So, we would recommed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lal Ghat Guest House; City: Udaipur Udaipur District Rajasthan; Review: This guesthouse is a perfect budget choise in Udaipur. There is a choise of rooms for everyone. We spent 2 quite nights with a warm blankets and hot water. Also the owner is very helpful. But I´d avoid the kitchen there.There is a very good view on the lake but the food was very poor and apparently we weren´t the only ones who didn´t like it. (22/12+28/12); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Aditya Resort; City: Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur District Rajasthan; Review: This was a very good choice in Sawai. The stuff is very helpful and the rooftop restaurant serves great meals. Obviously the restaurant is not open for food all day. They cook in times of breakfast, lunch and dinner. So we couldn´t get an early dinner at five and had to wait till seven. The great thing was that we could manage a stay in our room after the check-out for half of the price, which we appreciate very much as our train was at midnight. (20/12); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saniya palace; City: Agra Agra District Uttar Pradesh; Review: Most of the nights we spent in this hotel we couldn´t sleep. The stuff of the restaurant was sleeping in the hall next to the rooms and it was unbearable noisy snoring. Also the room was very basic, small, cold and damp and the bathroom was quite dirty. The restaurant has a great view but the food is very average. To go to see a Taj Mahal is better to have a drink and then move to another restaurant for food. The kitchen is not very good and not of the clean ones. Otherwise we don´t think the owner is A MONSTER. What we asked him he helped and there was no hassle. (16-20/12); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Guest House Sveciu Namai; City: Kaunas Kaunas County; Review: This hostel was a best deal in Kaunas. We had twin room with attached bathroom. Everything was perfect clean and the wifi was reachable everywhere. The only bad thing about it was that we had to check-in till 9pm which appeared almost as a problem as we were driving from Prague and got stucked in numerous traffics on the way. But finally we made it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Sondland faces local backlash denying Trump deal in Ukraine; Abstract: President Donald Trump's man in Brussels found events spinning out of control when he arrived in Washington, D.C., expecting to testify before House committees this week. Gordon Sondland, appointed U.S. ambassador to the European Union after contributing $1 million to Trump's inauguration, was to be deposed in the impeachment inquiry for his apparent role in pushing Ukraine to ...; Category: news
Title: Winners and losers from the October Democratic debate; Abstract: Who won, who lost, and what changed.; Category: news
Title: Unprecedented movement detected on California earthquake fault capable of 8.0 temblor; Abstract: A major California fault capable of producing a magnitude 8 earthquake has begun moving for the first time on record, a result of this year's Ridgecrest earthquake sequence destabilizing nearby faults, Caltech scientists say in a new study released in the journal Science on Thursday. In the modern historical record, the 160-mile-long Garlock fault on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert has never been observed to produce either a strong...; Category: news
Title: 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' Kimye and Kids Rock Flintstone Halloween Costumes; Abstract: Fall family fun! Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their kids went all out with elaborate Flintstone family costumes for Halloween. "Yabba Dabba Doo!" the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 39, captioned a series of photos of herself with her children North, 6, Saint, 4, Chicago, 21 months, and Psalm, 5 months. "This family pic was such a challenge because Chicago was so scared of Dino! LOL We tried to explain and show her that it was just daddy but she didn't get the concept yet! So shout out to the photographer for editing her in & making our family Flinstones dreams come true!" While the reality star channeled Betty Rubble in a black wig and blue dress, her son looked just like Fred Flintstone. His older sister wore a red wig and all-white as Wilma Flintstone, and his younger one was all smiles as Bamm-Bamm Rubble. Kardashian held Psalm in a tiny version of the outfit. North also dressed up for Halloween with her cousin Penelope and their friend. Kourtney Kardashian's daughter, 7, rocked a long white wig and an angel-devil costume, while North was a straight devil in red fur. As for Kim, the makeup mogul debuted an extravagant Elle Woods costume, channeling Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde. The Selfish author even recreated the character's iconic Harvard video essay from the 2001 movie, wearing pink and green sequined bathing suits and a pink dress, all with a blonde wig. The KKW Beauty creator has passed on her love of fashion and beauty to her daughter North. The little one loves makeup, but her dad, 42, doesn't approve. "Her dad won't let her wear it," Kim told E! News in September. "I think he had it, he changed all the rules. I'd let her wear, you know, she has a little red for Christmas, I'd let her wear a red lip, or I'd let her do one pop of something. I'd let her if she's wearing a black dress, a black lip. Kylie [Jenner] would give her all of these lip kits, so I kind of got in trouble for that. So, it's now no more makeup." The Los Angeles native opened up about their disagreement further the following month, telling the outlet: "North is trying to get in on the makeup, but she's being blocked heavily because her dad has stopped all makeup for her until she is a teenager. It's a big discussion, a big fight in the household right now but it is what's best. I think as a parent you just learn and figure it out as you go and we realized we didn't really want her to wear makeup at a young age but she sees her mom putting on lipstick and lip gloss."; Category: tv
Title: One Mom's Unedited Maternity Shots Are Showing The World How Beautiful Real Can Be; Abstract: Having maternity shots taken is a relatively new trend that many pregnant people are embracing. It's totally amazing and the results are always some kind of wonderful for so many reasons. We've seen celebrities and regular people alike get all done up to show off their bellies and it's cool to see because it helps families celebrate a very special time, as well as wonder of pregnant bodies....; Category: lifestyle
Title: What Happens When a Plane Collides with a Flock of Birds?; Abstract: It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a midair nightmare?; Category: travel
Title: Jordyn Woods debuts shocking new look: Pic; Abstract: Jordyn Woods is rocking neon red hair... temporarily, at least.; Category: tv | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Allancastria cerisyi; Description: species of insect
Title: Carcharodus orientalis; Description: species of insect
Title: Lycaena helle; Description: species of insect
Title: Zerynthia polyxena; Description: species of insect
Title: Scarce Fritillary; Description: species of insect
Title: Apollo; Description: species of insect
Title: Category:Lycaenidae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Hesperiidae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Papilionidae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Nymphalidae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Pieridae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Phengaris arion; Description: species of insect
Title: Anthocharis gruneri; Description: species of insect
Title: Small Cabbage White; Description: species of butterfly
Title: Kirinia climene; Description: species of insect
Title: Colias croceus; Description: species of insect
Title: Phengaris alcon; Description: species of insect | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hoya 67mm RM72 Infrared Filter; Brand: Hoya; Review: I own two Hoya R72 filters. They work well and the quality is Good. I've shot a few pictures with the 67mm R72 on my Nikon D70 and after some trial and error (to figure out the appropriate exposure comp level (about +1.7 - +2.0)) i can set up and shoot away. It's a little easier on my Canon G9 (58mm on a lensmate adapter) due to the live view and the ability to set to B&W on camera. You should have an idea about what you're doing before using an infrared filter or you're gonna be really confused like some of the other commentors here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cirago Bluetooth BTA6210 v.2.1 EDR Class 1 Micro Bluetooth Adaper; Brand: Cirago; Review: This thing has a great price, arrived promptly and installed automatically and easily. My only complaint is for my phone, which absolutely sucks. It synced up easily to the device but won't actually transfer files other than my contacts list. But that's a known issue with the phone. My stereo Bluetooth headset synced up easily as well and worked up to about 50' away. If you can use one, i'd say definitely buy this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon E-58U 58mm Snap-On Accessory Lens Cap; Brand: Canon; Review: received my 58mm canon lens cap promptly and for a good price. Now my canon G9's lensmate has a cool protective lens cap!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake Mobile Fan II Adjustable Speed External USB Cooling Fan with One-touch Retractable USB power cable box for Notebook Laptop; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: Used this fan and a pair of 1/4"x1" neodymium bar magnets to build a stir plate just measured for balance and epoxied them right to the orange plastic hub. With a 1.5" stirbar, the lowest setting was still quite vigorous with 1.5liters in the flask. Ordered a smaller stirbar. It seems to handle stirring quite well so far. Am ordering another to actually use as a fan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 64GB MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS Memory Card Speed Up To 30MB/s With Adapter - SDSDQUA-064G-U46A [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: only worked for 4 months, then stopped working. My phone does not recognize it when it's in, neither does my computer. Thanks sandisk, can't use half of my apps or any of my music, lost all my pictures that were on it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OontZ Angle 3 Enhanced Stereo Edition IPX5 Splashproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Volume Booster AMP 10 Watts; Brand: Cambridge Soundworks; Review: great sound, for the price. really nice treble, but absolutely no bass, or mid-bass. A little annoying that only one device can be paired to it. I paired my old phone to it, and it's nearly impossible to pair a new phone to it without the instructions.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Headphone Adapter & Splitter, Headphone Jack Audio & Charge Connector Splitter Calling/Charger/Music/Remote Control for iP7/7 plus/8/8 Plus/X/XS/XR/XS/MAX; Brand: AXELECT; Review: functions well! decent battery life! I have to yell when making a call in my jeep, but...... 1. it's a jeep and 2. who makes calls? it's for music and Waze notifications.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Acer Aspire E 15 E5-575G-76YK 15.6-inch Full HD Notebook (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA 940MX, 8 GB DDR4, 256GB; Brand: Acer; Review: Still going strong after almost a year; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Viwenni Women's Sweat Heart-Neck Polka Dot Optical Illusion Bodycon Dress; Brand: Viwenni; Review: My oder just arrived. I absolutely love my dress! Beautiful,lightweight. Has a crisp,fresh look...completley satisfied. I love Amazon!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Long Sleeves Printed Bodycon Long Stretchy Midi Dress; Brand: Forever; Review: I just wrote my review but I wrote under the wrong dress. My purchase was with forever women's and wear all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GRACE KARIN Women's 50s Vintage Pencil Dress Cap Sleeve Wiggle Dress CL7597; Brand: ; Review: I purchased three of the bodycon midi dresses. One is blk and white w/polka dots. One is red leopard print. The last one is blue and black,plaid pattern. I love them all! Great fit! Im a curvy girl,small waist but hippy. Hard to find clothes since Im a small up top and large at the bottom. Im totally satisfied. Amazon is the greatest!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's MC1006v1 Tennis Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I ordered an 11..should have ordered a 12.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HD Vision Wraparounds Sunglasses/Night Vision Glasses Combo Pack; Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: Love these glasses!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Cap Sleeves Leopard Rose Skull Printed Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: Forever; Review: I love it. The fit is perfect. Comfortable material!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hungry for God ... Starving for Time - Five-Minute Devotions for Busy Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Lori Hatcher Page; Review: Lori Hatcher writes the most uplifting, thought-provoking, action- stimulating, Spirit-led devotions I have read. This is a treasure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Diana Gabaldon has written an engrossing tale full of enchanting characters and heart pounding action. Davina Porter has narrated it so well it's as though she had written it herself or lived it herself and her voices give the story life. Standing ovation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion, volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: I enjoyed this series more than I thought I would. The narrator was above average, but not great, like Davina Porter. The story was engrossing. I would recommend it. It has borderline graphic violence, and the sexuality is left to your imagination. It also has basic morals, although the elements of Roman society were much like in the US today.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highland Fire (Guardians of the Stone) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tanya Anne Crosby Page; Review: Interesting picture of the times of the Scottish clans. I was very engrossed... until the end. The last chapter was like an outline of what should come next. No meat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cruelest Month (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: The Cruelest Month does what Claras painting is said to do: It draws you in until you become a part of it. At first I didn't care for the narrator, because I wanted more variation in the voices, but I have decided he is excellent. The differences are subtle, his phrasing is perfect, his pronunciation excellent, and his emotion spot on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Dunkle Materie: Die Geschichte der Scheiße; Author: Florian Werner; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Drie boeken over stront achter elkaar lezen is misschien wat veel. De derde keer dat de Cloaca Maxima voor het voetlicht gehaald wordt, bestaat de neiging om de aandacht te laten verslappen. Toch zijn de boeken van Dekkers, Waltner-Toews en Werner verschillend genoeg om het leuk te houden. Dat heeft ongetwijfeld te maken met de taalgebieden van de heren, maar vooral ook met het gekozen perspectief. Waar Waltner-Toews niet bang was om zijn handen vuil te maken, benaderd Florian Werner de stront vooral filosofisch. Dat heeft tot gevolg dat het bullshitgehalte een stuk hoger is dan bij de wat meer wetenschappelijke werken. Zeker als de anale fixaties van Freud de bladzijden bevuilen. Het hoofdstuk over religie heeft Clismo maar helemaal overgeslagen. En na de bladzijdenlang doorwalmende link tussen weerzin tegen poep en angst voor de dood had hij even de neiging sein Arsch mit das restant des Buches zu wischen. Daar tegenover staan allerlei interessante observaties, mooie voorbeelden uit o.a. de kunstwereld en volop grappige passages. Werner eindigt mooi met de vergelijking tussen boeken en stront en maakt uiteindelijk ook de lezer deelgenoot van het verteringsproces van de schrijver. En lezen in het Duits viel enorm mee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: History of Shit; Author: Dominique Laporte; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: halverwege had ik het gehad met het gelul; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Discovery of Heaven; Author: Harry Mulisch; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: na een paar honderd bladzijden afgehaakt; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: De omweg; Author: Gerbrand Bakker; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Niet slecht geschreven, maar halverwege verloor ik alle belangstelling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De binnenplaats van Babel; Author: Salomon Kroonenberg; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Lekker weglezend betoog annex familiekroniek. De verschillende invalshoeken houden het boeiend, maar het blijft allemaal wat aan de oppervlakte.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zwaarden, paarden en ziektekiemen; Author: Jared Diamond; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: interessant, maar kreeg halverwege het gevoel dat ik de portee nu wel had meegekregen. te kleine lettertjes speelden ook een rol.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eiland in beton; Author: J.G. Ballard; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: erbarmelijke vertaling van B. ter Laat geef mij Dan Nooit maar; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dispossessed; Author: Ursula K. Le Guin; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Eerste poging na een paar hoofdstukken gestrand. Meegenomen op vakantie en alsnog uitgelezen. Ging na het moeizame hoofdstuk als een trein. Prachtig boek. Nu The Left Hand of Darkness eens opsnorren.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tales of the Dying Earth; Author: Jack Vance; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4 boeken met verhalen uit 1950 (The Dying Earth), 1966 (The Eyes of the Overworld), 1983 (Cugel's Saga) en 1984 (Rhialto the Marvellous). De schrijfstijl wordt duidelijk beter met de jaren. Mijn favoriet is Cugel's Saga. Cugel, ook de hoofdpersoon uit The Eyes of the Overworld, is in dit vervolg iets minder meedogenloos. In plaats van zijn tegenstanders direct om zeep te helpen laat hij ze hier bij voorkeur hulpeloos achter, wat voor het verhaal het voordeel heeft dat de tegenstander alsnog wraak kan nemen. In elk verhaal komt Cugel in zijn reis naar huis op een plaats waar hij geld verwerft (een enkele keer zelfs door te werken) om verder te reizen en doorgaans redt hij tegen het eind van het hoofdstuk alleen zijn vege lijf. Vol met heerlijk archaische taal, bizarre gemeenschappen, egocentrische blaaskaken en hilarische situaties.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coalescent (Destiny's Children, #1); Author: Stephen Baxter; Genres: history, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ik weet niet waarom ik dit boek heb uitgelezen. Langdradig, niet erg origineel en ook niet meeslepend genoeg. Het centrale idee had ook in een kort verhaal van een paar bladzijden uit de doeken gedaan kunnen worden.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Geen leven zonder biodiversiteit; CBD-verdrag is niet de redding; Author: Nic van der Knaap; Genres: ; Review: Interessante kijk op een internationaal verdrag over genetische rijkdommen en hoe de opbrengsten daarvan eerlijk verdeeld kunnen worden. (Zodat ontwikkelingslanden er ook van profiteren.) Daar is jaren over gesteggeld en hebben zoveel partijen hun zegje over gedaan dat er iets is uit komen rollen (Nagoya Protocol) dat niet gaat werken volgens de schrijver (voormalig directeur van de Nederlandse veredelaar Anthura). Dat wordt allemaal uitgebreid beargumenteerd. Leuk is dat hij met een alternatief systeem komt.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: De stad, het vuil en de beerput; De opkomst, verbreiding en neergang van de beerput in stedelijke context; Author: Roos Van Oosten; Genres: ; Review: Aanrader voor iedereen met interesse in geschiedenis (in de middeleeuwen was het opruimen van secreet beter geregeld dan in de gouden eeuw), politiek (de argumenten van de voorstanders van direct stront lozen op de gracht doen denken aan die van bijv. opwarmingsontkenners), archeologie (de onmogelijk om sommige zaken te onderzoeken), taal (eene kraai maakt den winter niet), stront (vooral buiten de kustprovincies geld waard), cultuur (stront ophalen gebeurde alleen 's nachts), en steden (grote varieteit in bevolkingsdichtheid).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoe ik talent voor het leven kreeg; Author: Rodaan Al Galidi; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Somber stemmend boek over het leven in een AZC. Normaal gesproken haak ik vrij snel af bij boeken waarin niets gebeurt, maar hoewel vrijwel het hele boek bestaat uit een steeds uitzochtlozer wachten, leest het soepel weg. Met dank aan uitstapjes naar het verleden, andere wachtenden en de buitenwereld en de geestige observaties over asielzoekers, bureaucratie en de Nederlandse volksaard.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moresnet : opkomst en ondergang van een vergeten buurlandje; Author: Philip Droge; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Net als in het boek over de Tambora opent Droge elk hoofdstuk met een geromantiseerde beschrijving van een acteur in de klucht rond Moresnet. Af en toe is dat wat gezocht, maar het biedt soms ook een mooie blik in de tijd waarin het boek speelt (vanaf 1810). Fascinerend verhaal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rotherweird; Author: Andrew Caldecott; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Vermakelijk boek, al waren de plotwendingen af en toe wel erg getelefoneerd.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: InterDesign Bathroom Shower Suction Caddy Holder for Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Don't waste your money the grips do not work on bathroom tile in shower, works great on the bathroom mirror though. It just kept falling off and some of the grippers were loose when putting in place to stick in bathroom.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Oriental Furniture River of Life Canvas Wall Art; Brand: ORIENTAL FURNITURE; Review: Absolutely love it, it looks identical to the picture above, very life like. Just beautiful, very happy with the picture and how quickly it arrived. I wish it was bigger, but I love it. Measurement is very accurate. 20in x 19.5in; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort Goose Down Alternative Reversible 3pc Comforter Set, King/Cal King, Brown/Cream; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: Just recieved mine for my daughters bedroom! Beautiful!! It is very soft, I don't know how it will do in the wash machine but it is bright. I got lime/Aqua. True to color. It is a brighter blue than picture. I think it runs a little small I think. I like for my comforters to hang long on my bed. I will post a picture as soon as I put it on the bed in a few weeks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Butterflies Shower Curtain 70" X 70" Nylon Sealed Packing!; Brand: Happy Homewares; Review: True to color, very beautiful. It brightens up the bathroom a lot. Just what I was looking for. Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ailovyo BEACH Silky Shiny Satin Body Pillow Cover, 20-Inch x 54-Inch; Brand: AILOVYO; Review: Looks just like the picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yankee Candle Large 2-Wick Tumbler Candle, Pink Sands; Brand: Yankee Candle; Review: Perfect! I LOVE THE SMELL of this candle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Home Fashion Woven Decorative Shower Curtain Rod, Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Elegant Home Fashion; Review: Same color as picture; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resort Collection Plush Shag Chenille 17 x 24" Bath Mat, Dark Grey; Brand: Resort Collection; Review: Came very fast and exactly what I was looking for. Same color as picture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BrylaneHome Scenario Voile Tab-Top Panels (Smoke Blue,60" W 63" L); Brand: ; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urbanest Adjustable Buckingham Drapery Rod, 84"-120", Brushed Steel; Brand: Urbanest; Review: Perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MISSWARM 10 Pieces 37.7” Long of Orchid Dancing Lady Butterfly Artificial Flower Artificial Flowers Fake Flower for Wedding Home Office; Brand: MISSWARM; Review: Exactly the same as the picture. I put them in scone that I also ordered from Amazon; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Banner Desert Medical Center; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: The care at this hospital today is excellent!! So far I have had great care from Conrad in transportation, Loren, my nurse, and my PA Dr.Tracey. The ER ladies were also very efficient, understanding and friendly as was the registration gentleman. Even the staff who were not directly taking care of me made sure I had my questions answered. Many thanks for great care!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: McDonald's; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We had a very good experience with this McDonald's. We special ordered one of the sandwiches and they got it perfect!! And that was thru drive thru!! Many times we have ordered this same special sandwich at several other McDonald's and frequently we have to have it redone. The cashier was very friendly as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: I have looked at 10 other stores from Walmart to CVS to groceries to dollar stores etc. for baby doll bottles for my granddaughter and I found them at cracker barrel!!!!! Yay and go figure!!! and not only that but they are the"magic milk and juice"ones! We were early for our movie so just by chance I asked my husband to go to the gift shop and I am so delighted. And on top of that they are only 1.99 each. We do like the food here too but for tonight...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - Chandler Gateway; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Wow! first time here and again I say wow!!! The pineapple is incredible. Or reminded me of when I went to the Dole company in Hawaii and had their's. I love that Menchies has tart as well as sweet. And what a selection of toppings! The employees were all very nice and friendly and the store is very clean and inviting. We will be back !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riverview Park; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: This is a great playground for kids and adults!! And great for outdoor parties. It is so convenient with the food places across the street also. I also like the splash pad being on so late in the year especially for young ones. We've had 4 birthday parties here and have always had a great time!! The park is also kept up very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Altered Ego Salon & Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Wow!! I am recommending this salon to anyone!! They are so nice and friendly. Terri, my stylist did a fantastic job!! My hair is below my waist and she did a perm. It is exactly what I envisioned!! She is amazing. While my hair was processing I started to cough. One of the other stylists who was just passing by immediately got me some water. Angie, a young lady who was assisting Terri, was so sweet and Terri complimented her in front of me. You can tell they all work well together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charleston's; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: I probably would not come back for the food. My enchiladas including the chicken are dry and tough to eat and the portion is certainly not worth the money! The service is good and our server was pleasant and friendly. I did ask for some extra sauce and it was better. My husband did like his sandwich but the cole slaw is very sweet and he does not care for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Zoo; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We had a very nice time at the zoo today. My granddaughter's
favorite things were the boat/ slide, the carousel, splash pad, the bunnies, and the zebra. My favorites were the lioness, cheetahs, cougar, and Bobcat. We both liked the camel ride on Crockett.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: The inside play and outside area is great for young ones. The aquarium seems a bit pricey for the size of it but it is nice and the employees and are very kind and helpful. We missed the door to the outside area and an employee escorted us all the way back to that door. Even though it was quite busy at the time. We had a good time with our 7 year old granddaughter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: The inside play and outside area is great for young ones. The aquarium seems a bit pricey for the size of it but it is nice and the employees and are very kind and helpful. We missed the door to the outside area and an employee escorted us all the way back to that door. Even though it was quite busy at the time. We had a good time with our 7 year old granddaughter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: The inside play and outside area is great for young ones. The aquarium seems a bit pricey for the size of it but it is nice and the employees and are very kind and helpful. We missed the door to the outside area and an employee escorted us all the way back to that door. Even though it was quite busy at the time. We had a good time with our 7 year old granddaughter.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We have ordered the Georgia mud fudge blizzard since it was new and this one was the worst. It had way too many brownie bites and very few pecans. The service was good- they were not busy- the cups were not even close to being filled so we will probably not go back there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We have ordered the Georgia mud fudge blizzard since it was new and this one was the worst. It had way too many brownie bites and very few pecans. The service was good- they were not busy- the cups were not even close to being filled so we will probably not go back there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We have ordered the Georgia mud fudge blizzard since it was new and this one was the worst. It had way too many brownie bites and very few pecans. The service was good- they were not busy- the cups were not even close to being filled so we will probably not go back there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Casa de Juana; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: Yummy fish tacos, carnitas, shredded beef tostada, and chili rellenos!! The food is not at all greasy. My 7 yr old granddaughter said the food is very good. The service is fantastic. Our server, Steven was amazing very attentive and friendly. We will definately be back!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Bell; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: This is my first time at this taco bell. Everyone is very friendly and we were greeted with a genuine smile from Jennifer. The food was done perfectly as well as nice and hot! The inside is very clean and attractive. The manager Elsa is also very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace 16; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: The seats are comfortable but not reclining. I do like the assigned seating. They have allot of beverage choices and the popcorn is good. The employees are very friendly and welcoming. Excellent service!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Casa de Juana; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: Well I have to update my review! Today the food was not anyway near as good as the 1 st time we were here. Our server was not very pleasant either. We were never offered drink refills and were had to ask for salsa twice because she forgot. Also we had to pay way too much for pico and creamy jalapeno sauce considering the serving size. We also were never offered the drinks that came with our meal. When we ask to speak to the manager they said no, the manager is to busy!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Casa de Juana; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: Well I have to update my review! Today the food was not anyway near as good as the 1 st time we were here. Our server was not very pleasant either. We were never offered drink refills and were had to ask for salsa twice because she forgot. Also we had to pay way too much for pico and creamy jalapeno sauce considering the serving size. We also were never offered the drinks that came with our meal. When we ask to speak to the manager they said no, the manager is to busy!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: La Casa de Juana; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: Well I have to update my review! Today the food was not anyway near as good as the 1 st time we were here. Our server was not very pleasant either. We were never offered drink refills and were had to ask for salsa twice because she forgot. Also we had to pay way too much for pico and creamy jalapeno sauce considering the serving size. We also were never offered the drinks that came with our meal. When we ask to speak to the manager they said no, the manager is to busy!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Five Below; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: What a fun store!!! This is the first time I have ever heard of Below Five stores. I did not have time to explore all of it yet but I will be doing so tomorrow. What I did see I sure liked; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Costco; City: Gilbert, AZ; Review: Very friendly staff clean and well stocked. We do not come here often but it is a nice costco.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I don't know what has changed but we have had the best service and best food here in the last month or two than ever before!! The food is hot and fresh and the customer service has greatly improved!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xtreme Air Park; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: This is a really fun place!! Our 7 year old granddaughter is having so much fun! The employees are very nice and the equipment is well maintained. Everything is clean from the floors to the restrooms. There is a very good selection of activities and lots of room for allot of kids. There are plenty of comfortable places for us "watchers". We will definitely come back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golfland Sunsplash; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: We had a blast and will go back but my 4 start instead of 5 is because the lifeguards were not the best in that they seemed quite uninterested or disengaged. There were quite a few times when they were not watching especially around the lily pad/ rope area. The other negative was the pizza place inside the castle was ridiculously slow and there again I observed a lackluster attitude with the employees. All in all though we did have a great time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Bear Diner; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: The food is delicious and hot. Our server,Tarissa was excellent!! The diner is well kept up. It is also fun to see the things they have for sale. My granddaughter and I came together and she loved everything we ordered including mine!!! Ha ha. we will be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Ashley is a great server!!! All 5 of us had our glasses refilled without us having to ask and she came by to ask if we needed anything the perfect number of times. The food was good and hot. We really enjoyed the time spent here. This was the first time at La Fondas for my husband and I.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toasted Mallow; City: Gilbert, AZ; Review: Wow really good!!!! I don't care much for marshmallow at all but these are not store bought marshmallows!!! Everything is made here and it is so fresh. I got a dark roast on my s'more chocolate mallow with chocolate chip cookies. It reminded me of our camping days when we would roast marshmallows till they were black. (They do light and med roast as well) soooooo good!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: The service was good, not great and the food was ok. We were invited by someone so the company was awesome. Probably we will go back only if someone else wants to go there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: The service was good, not great and the food was ok. We were invited by someone so the company was awesome. Probably we will go back only if someone else wants to go there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: The service was good, not great and the food was ok. We were invited by someone so the company was awesome. Probably we will go back only if someone else wants to go there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Egg; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Well I can honestly say I was not impressed. Our server was polite but not friendly. The whites of my eggs were not done so they took them back but I did not get then back until we were ready to leave. They discounted our ticket a couple of dollars but I would rather have had my eggs. My toast was mushy and barely buttered and all they have is Smuckers grape and strawberry jelly. It was our first time there and I expected better especially since the prices are a bit higher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: US Egg; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Well I can honestly say I was not impressed. Our server was polite but not friendly. The whites of my eggs were not done so they took them back but I did not get then back until we were ready to leave. They discounted our ticket a couple of dollars but I would rather have had my eggs. My toast was mushy and barely buttered and all they have is Smuckers grape and strawberry jelly. It was our first time there and I expected better especially since the prices are a bit higher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: US Egg; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Well I can honestly say I was not impressed. Our server was polite but not friendly. The whites of my eggs were not done so they took them back but I did not get then back until we were ready to leave. They discounted our ticket a couple of dollars but I would rather have had my eggs. My toast was mushy and barely buttered and all they have is Smuckers grape and strawberry jelly. It was our first time there and I expected better especially since the prices are a bit higher.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cobblestone Auto Spa; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: I am not impressed!! I usually leave healthy tip to people who do a good job - I left none!
I won't be back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: First time here. It is very nice. The concession stand servers were very efficent and sweet and the selection of soft drinks
is good. Popcorn is yummy as usual. We really appreciate Harkin showing this movie- no safe spaces! There is not an empty seat in the house!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We decided to leave!!! We we not greeted nor served. The girl was refilling the fried rice never said a word, then she spoke to an employee, still never spoke a word to us so we left. At one time we gave this panda Express a 5 not this time!! The bowls of food looked nearly empty and what was there did not look fresh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We decided to leave!!! We we not greeted nor served. The girl was refilling the fried rice never said a word, then she spoke to an employee, still never spoke a word to us so we left. At one time we gave this panda Express a 5 not this time!! The bowls of food looked nearly empty and what was there did not look fresh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We decided to leave!!! We we not greeted nor served. The girl was refilling the fried rice never said a word, then she spoke to an employee, still never spoke a word to us so we left. At one time we gave this panda Express a 5 not this time!! The bowls of food looked nearly empty and what was there did not look fresh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We decided to leave!!! We we not greeted nor served. The girl was refilling the fried rice never said a word, then she spoke to an employee, still never spoke a word to us so we left. At one time we gave this panda Express a 5 not this time!! The bowls of food looked nearly empty and what was there did not look fresh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We decided to leave!!! We we not greeted nor served. The girl was refilling the fried rice never said a word, then she spoke to an employee, still never spoke a word to us so we left. At one time we gave this panda Express a 5 not this time!! The bowls of food looked nearly empty and what was there did not look fresh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Panda Express; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: We left the panda Express on Broadway in Tempe because the service was terrible!! We came over here, Mesa riverview and were greeted and served with a welcome smile!! The food looks fresh and it is hot. I guess we will need to drive further but it will be worth it!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill; City: Gilbert, AZ; Review: The food was particularly good today and our server, Priscilla, was excellent!! This is a great place to come when you are hungrythere are so many choices!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Power Max Cutter, Full Flush, 6-1/2 Inches | PLR-791.00; Brand: EuroTool; Review: Strong little cutter that's fairly close to perfect when cutting the extra off zip ties. Which is the primary reason why I got it, that and cutting though small wires. Hate taking my good wire strippers to cut through wire and then expect it to strip wire efficiently.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: hilmor 1839043 Off Set Service Wrench, 1/4" x 3/16" Square, 3/8" x 5/16" Square; Brand: Hilmor; Review: Pretty good device. Hasn't failed me yet and allows me to get in some pretty tight spaces a normal straight wrench would have some problems with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Klein Tools 32535 10-Fold 10-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver; Brand: Klein Tools; Review: The bits love to fall out when using, other than that I think it's better for guys who want that 10 in 1 feature, but can't carry a full size screwdriver.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Irwin Tools 2620- 3 Piece High Carbon Steel- Tap 1/4" - 20 NC; Brand: Irwin Tools; Review: Been working great. After destroying a handful of kit taps. This one has outlasted and beaten them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bollé Safety 253-TR-40085 Tracker Safety Eyewear with Black/Gray Polycarbonate + TPE Full Frame and Clear Lens; Brand: Bolle; Review: Didn't quite hold up on the scratches as well as I hoped. Wore these around my neck and never saw a drawer or tool bag and still they managed to get a bunch of scratches and the foam to start falling apart. Also they started fogging up after awhile which is super annoying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VETO PRO PAC MB2 Tall Meter Bag; Brand: Veto; Review: Just a little bit to big to carry on my belt. It's heavy even when empty and is sure to cause some discomfort. But man, it just screams high quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: hilmor 1839046 Service Hex Key Adapter; Brand: Hilmor; Review: Works like intended, what more can you ask?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Tool Pen by Mininch | EDC Multi-Tool Screwdriver | Interchangeable Phillips, Flathead, Hex, and Star Bolt Heads; Brand: Mininch; Review: Wish I could go in the reverse direction when using this device. If I could do that, it would be a 5 star product. The head holds the bit quite nicely and you don't have to fear about losing the bit when you extract the tool. The bits are made of good quality and have broken some torque on way to overtight screwheads with no problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Real Cancun (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Muppet Movie (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World at War (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Dread (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Be Cool (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Last Waltz (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Festival Express (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Indecision 2004 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Dell Optiplex, Intel's Powerful & Efficient Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.6 GHz CPU Processor, SATA DVD, Windows 10 Home; Brand: Dell; Review: As said here, it is a great computer and I like it very much. Only one issue is no feature to make a complete recovery CD, I can't reformat computer if virus attack. Otherwise, it is a great in every way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 30 PACK; Brand: MagicFiber; Review: As said here, it is the best I have ever used and it does an excellent job at cleaning surfaces. It's like works like magic and is recommended for everyone to use. Thank you Goja for such an amazing product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SupCase Slim Fit Folio Leather Case Cover for 7.9-Inch Apple iPad mini, Black (MN-62A-BK); Brand: SUPCASE; Review: Good durable product; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New S-Tech for Apple iPad 2 3 4 Generation Brown Soft Leather Wallet Smart Cover with Sleep; Brand: S-Tech; Review: very durable and good looking too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [New Concept] 1byone Amplified Outdoor Antenna with Omni-Directional 360 Degree Reception, 60 Miles Indoor/Attic/Outdoor TV Antenna for FM/VHF/UHF, Tools-Free; Brand: 1byone; Review: It is ok and need to constant change angel to receive difference chaneel; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skiva F101 MediaFlow Composite Video/AV Cable with USB Sync/Charge for iPhone 4S/4, iPad 3, iPad 2,; Brand: SKIVA; Review: use a few time and didn't work any more...... no good!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Arbalest Portable Premium Sound Wireless Bluetooth Mini Speaker with Rechargeable Battery - Red , with Mic Phone Handsfree, Enhanced; Brand: A Arbalest; Review: Good products and I like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: SmartyKat Hideout, Tunnel and Playmat Cat Toys; Brand: SmartyKat; Review: I have a small adult cat and he loves it. He plays with it every day. I through one of his mice inside for added fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&H Manufacturing K&H Pet Products Hooded Lounge Sleeper Pet Bed; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: Quality item.....nicely priced,well made, easy to wash and the hood can be removed. Just unzip. Love this feature. Beautiful!!!! Recommend this seller 100%.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zack & Zoey Reflective Thermal Pet Jacket - Red; Brand: Zack & Zoey; Review: Very nice coat with a great price. Very easy to put on and my dog loves it. Well made. Would recommend this item 100%.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog Bowls, Pet Bowls, Cat Bowls - 1.8 Cup - Feeding Bowls, Double Bowls, Food Bowls or Water Bowls; Brand: With You6688; Review: Great bowl for the outside kitties. No ants in this food!!! Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aspen Pet Self Warming Beds; Brand: Petmate; Review: Great price, warmth, delivery. My kitties loved it. So soft and warm. Great for those cold winter months here in PA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tiki Cat King Kamehameha Luau Variety Pack - 12 X 2.8 Oz; Brand: Tiki Cat; Review: My cats just love this food but wish they would lower the price. I use to pick this up for around $11. Can buy it as often. :(; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Hotel Aminta; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: Recently Stayed at the Grand Hotel Aminta for 3 nights in mid Nov 2005. The staff were wonderful--friendly, helpful and knowledgable. The out of town location was great end of the day retreat from the town. Shuttle and city bus service (SITA) were easy and ran on schedule. Best of all the views were fantastic!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Regencia Colon Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: Wondeful hotel..clean, perfect location near Barcelona Cathedral. Just far enough away from hustle of Las Ramblas but only 5to to 10 minutes walk. It is just one half block behind main hotel which is perfect as it makes it more peaceful. The only downside is that breakfast should be included but extra charge is not excessive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ribeira Tejo by Shiadu; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Make no mistake, the neighborhood is sketchy! BUT...it is well located and the actually facility and management are excellent. The rooms are nice and well appointed. It is set up more like a house so if you like the hotel lobby/bar/restaurant scene this in not for you. Stayed there for 4 nights with 2 teens. We had no problems coming back to the room at night. People were out and about and yes there were party goers but they did not bother or approach us. There is a cute little cafe on the street level and the morning offerings at the B & B are a great offering. It is right across from a nice indoor market and only one block from the train station and bus routes to get you anywhere in the city. We also visited a little restaurant two block over with traditional fare and excellent prices... Would stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amsterdam Wiechmann Hotel; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Wonderful old hotel perfectly located on a canal and walking distance to most sites. Very helpful staff, lovely breakfast room and great offerings. Clean rooms and common areas. It is not luxurious but rather feels like staying in someones older canal house which was very comfortable for me. Only downside is steep stairs typical for the period an architecture. No problem if you are fit but they are no joke.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel David; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Great stay at a charming hotel. Great location south of the Arno, which provides a bit of respite from the busy center. Still walkable to all sites if you are fit. There is also a bus just around the corner and taxi service. Great happy hour, breakfast was plentiful and lovely patio with rooftop views to enjoy as you eat. Would stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Owl Hotel; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: I was looking forward to a stay here but after a delay with my incoming airline my room was cancelled. What bothered me was that the hotel had been contacted by email AND by a Dutch speaking friend informing them I would not be there until the next day...my reservation was for two nights. They even sent an email saying my reservation was guaranteed and not to worry if I arrived late or the next day. Anyway..I get there the next afternoon to find there is no room for me. They assigned me to Hotel Alexander which was adequate but would not have been my choice. Fiasco is all I can say.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel at Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: This hotel has everything you need. It is not posh but beds were comfortable and clean. Location cannot be beat--walk to most sights but street itself just out of the larger crowds. Staff friendly and helpful. Free breakfast was a good start to the day and roof top bar a perfect finish. Looking forward to staying here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Faros 1 Hotel; City: Piraeus Piraeus Region Attica; Review: Nothing fancy but very well located, nice restaurant with hours to accommodate late comers transitioning on/off the ferry. Good service and helpful front desk. Walkable to airport bus stop (X-96) perfect straight shot to/from airport for only 6 Euros. Port only a short cab ride from hotel but also walkable IF you have a sense of direction upon arrival. Overall clean, inexpensive, lots of restaurants, bars and shopping in vicinity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caldera Villas; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Nice hotel with cave rooms and Caldera view. Some rooms with jacuzzi with view but no individual pools per second. But the main pool though small was lovely with great view. Staff were very helpful. Nice breakfast which can be eaten while enjoying the view. Porter carried bags to and from bus terminal/check in which was very helpful. Lots of stairs but that was same everywhere and part of topography. Overall I was very pleased. Clean, close to restaurants , main pedestrian walkway and bus terminal for ease of getting around Santorini. Would choose this again . .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kosmitis Hotel; City: Naoussa Paros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I was not able to stay at this hotel due to a booking error on my part but once on the island visited to see what I was missing. Cannot speak to rooms but location was excellent . It is one of few hotels with a pool plus easy beach access to beautiful Agii Anargiri beach. Only 7 minute walk into Naoussa town but situated at end of a road so less congested. If I return I will choose this place...and be more mindful with my booking. Enjoyed the beach but had to walk from my (other) hotel so not a total loss.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Senia Hotel; City: Naoussa Paros Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Nice hotel with beautiful pools, view and greathe breakfast offeringso. Very close to town and walkable even at night. The beach Piperi is right across the road and down stairs. The water was clear, shallow but sand a little rocky and actual beach a little dingy (could be because season not started). Staff was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable about all things local. Special thanks to Eliena (sp?) who helped me get to the bus stop in the pouring rain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cairngorm Hotel; City: Aviemore Aviemore and the Cairngorms Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We were lucky enough to choose this wonderful Hotel to host our Wedding Reception and meal after being married on The Cairngorm Mountain. The Management and staff were wonderful and helpful during the planning and on the day. All our guests commented on the staffs' helpfulness and friendly approach, this was from the Management, Receptionists, Waiting Staff, Bar Staff and The Night Porter (who some of our guests kept busy fetching them drinks from the bar until 2.45am!!!!) Beware of the food, it's delicious and the portions are more than generous. We would recommend this Hotel to anyone looking for anything from a Wedding Venue to a quiet lunch. We will definetly be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wanslea Guesthouse; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: The three day visit was average. The room was average, the room was ok sized but warm. Windows open at night but heard the road cleaner in the morning. The host never really spoke to any of the guest very much even at breakfast. The biggest gripe was the 30 minute window to feed 8 rooms. The food was average, served with minimum chat and served asap to get you out so the could get on with clearing up. Never spent any time in the sitting area and as far as I could see none of the guests did. I wrongly took it for granted that wifi would be available! I know camp sites that provide wifi so in 2014 I would have thought all B and B would have. I think average just about sums up this place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Grove Country House; City: Bell Busk Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire Eng; Review: ..... This is the B and B they would run. This is the best B and B (or hotel) we have ever stayed in. I would gladly stay here again as Keith and Zoe make you feel like you are at home. The accommodation has been built and finished to the highest standard from a master builder..... Keith! The bed we had was the four poster...... It was heaven. The breakfast is just perfect to set you up for the day. Local food cooked to perfection. The whole three days was just a great break. Lastly, Archie is the star of the show..........; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate Spa; City: Coniston Cold North Yorkshire England; Review: My wife and I ate here on our first night staying at a B&B in Bell Busk. Very disapointed with the summer menu, limited choice. We both had fish and chips and found them to be average and no better than you would find in an every day chip shop. Maybe it was just a one off as many reviews say how good it is.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kintail Lodge; City: Shiel Bridge Lochalsh Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We never stayed at the hotel but we did eat here several times during our week in the area. The food was always good, service was very good and the staff friendly. We liked the fact that they were walkers and cyclist friendly and didn't mind when we dropped in for a pint in the afternoon still in our cycling gear. Worth a stop if in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: New Balance Women's WW659 Country Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Reviews of these sneakers were promising, but I found the design of these sneakers, even in the wide width, to be too pointy. They did not accommodate my hammer toe. Unfortunately, had to return them. That process was easy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Wedding Day of Murder (A Lacy Steele Mystery Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: very good read as is all lacy steele mysteries; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Grasper (The Shadow Realm Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: good read great series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bumpy Road to Paradise (Paradise, Montana Chronicles Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: book one was very good although "maybe" as a name was very confusing ??? book two only gets a 2 star because it is nearly the same as book one but it is all written using tansy - maybe`s daughter. but I am only 3 quarter way through perhaps it will finish ok??; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purgatory in Paradise (Paradise, Montana Chronicles Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: still a good read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Resort of Murder (A Lacy Steele Mystery Book 9) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: good read hope there will be number 10; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Growing Pains in Paradise (Paradise, Montana Chronicles Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Gray Bartal Page; Review: another good read from amazon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Garmin Protective Cover for Garmin Echo 100,150 and 300c Models; Brand: Garmin; Review: Fits like a glove; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Joby GorillaPod Hybrid Flexible Tripod; Brand: Pansonite; Review: Works great, good buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olympus Floating Foam Strap (Yellow); Brand: Olympus; Review: I used this with a Fuji xp70 camera in Hawaii. Held the camera at water level. Great buy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fujifilm XP70 16 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Yellow) (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Fujifilm; Review: Awesome Camera. I used it religiously on a Hawaiian vacation. Excellent above and below water pics; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Home Life 8-Inch Independently-Pocket Coil Premium Futon Mattress Full Size - Black; Brand: LIFE Home; Review: EXCELLENT deal!! Someone had left a review mentioning an odor...there was zero odor I could smell. I LOVE this mattress. I saw the same exact mattress at a local furniture store and they were charging almost $300. This is a steal and well worth every penny. The springs make all of the difference in the world. I would recommend this to anyone with a futon. BEST futon mattress I have ever had. It does come in a small box that leaves you wondering if the mattress is really in there, but it is and it comes to life immediately upon removing the packaging so watch out, the velocity almost knocked me down the staircase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craig Frames 76047 20 by 24-Inch Picture Frame, Smooth Wood Grain Finish, 2-Inch Wide, Dark Mahogany; Brand: Craig Frames; Review: Gorgeous frame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sauder 413037 Beginnings Panel TV Stand, For TV's up to 42", Cinnamon Cherry finish; Brand: Sauder; Review: This is terribly made,; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superior Zero Twist 100% Cotton Bathroom Towels, Super Soft, Fluffy, and; Brand: Superior; Review: Excellent towels with a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Decor Glass Accent, Small Flower Vases, G186VF Aqua Colored Bottles, Floral Bottle Vase; Brand: Romantic Decor and More; Review: Super pretty, but small. Be sure to read size description.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Puri Santrian; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: Advertised as a friendly family operated hotel we didnt experience that. Out of the 6 hotels we stayed at this was the most difficult and time consuming hotel we booked into. Reasonably large 3 story complex with part of it under renovation which we were not told when we booked. Rooms are ok, clean and tidy, small bath room shower over the bath typical of an average hotel. Suggest ground floor room as there are no sea views from any rooms and you dont want to be on the 3rd floor like we were when it is hot or raining - there are a lot of stairs.You are required to use plastic cards and a sign in and out system for towels for the swimming pool, if you arent at the pool early there are no sun chairs left. Breakfast is ok but you are told they close at 10 .30am we found if you werent there by 9.30am there wasnt much left and they start taking every thing away around 10am. The standard spa rates are expensive, there were some special deals if you went as couples that were reasonably priced, the spa is very nice and a great massage. Internet room was good, just 2 pc's - free useage, suggested 10 minutes max useage when others waiting, this worked well. I dont think this hotel offered value for money but more disappointing was the service, service was not as good as any where else we stayed in Bali.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: INTERCONTINENTAL Bali Resort; City: Jimbaran South Kuta Bali; Review: The title sums it up for us, we wanted a relaxing break out of the city and nice accommodation and thats what we got, it is truly a 5 star hotel, not like many that advertise they are.The InterContinental is brilliant, the rooms,food, swimmimg pools,beach and service were great. We got their standard room if that is what you call it?we didnt pay extra to get any upgrades or join their special club memberships and we got every thing we could possibly have needed.We really enjoyed eating out at the fresh seafood cafes at the far end of the beach (there are about 20 to choose from) so much so we had dinner there most nights while watching the sun set Recommend you try the seafood at Pantai Sari and ask for Komang she will help you order and explain the different cooking methods for you to choose from. The hotel breakfasts were fantastic, we stayed at 6 different hotels during this trip and nothing else got close. Jimbaran its self - not a lot there but a very relaxed beach type environment within 10 -15 minutes drive to Kuta or Legian. Suggest you only use Bluebird Taxis, they run a meter and you dont get ripped off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince s Gate Hotel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: We stayed at the hotel when they were running a dinner and show promotion. A great night. The hotel rooms are of an old design but have every thing you need and rather a nice change from the modern city type design and layout. Location is good a flat easy walk to town and lake front. 5 to 10 minute walk to bars and restaurants if you want to go out?? we found the in house bar and restaurant fine. Nice "small" out door mineral hot pool and good off street parking if you are early enough other wise parking on the road outside of the hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stamford Plaza Auckland; City: Auckland Central North Island; Review: A good quality hotel, one of my preferences in Auckland. Reasonably priced & located in the central business district and very close to the harbour water front. Easy flat walk to many attractions and restaurants and bars. Hotel is reasonably modern and offers a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, not to big. Parking over night $30.00 - reasonable for Auckland. The pool, suna and gym are great. I think this hotel is suitable for business, couples & solo travellers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: As you will appreciate since the major earthquakes getting good quality hotels accommodation in christchurch is not easy. The Commodore is great. Room, restaurant, facilities all very good. Meals were good. Located close to the airport and is a 15 -20 minute taxi fare to the city. The hotel provides a shuttle bus to and from the airport and it is a great service. Staff all very friendly. I understand this is a owner operated hotel and it tells, all the little things are done and nothing is any trouble. Will definitely keep staying there until i can get equally as good hotel in the city - probably not for a long time and the only reason i say that is it is quite a long way out from the CBD.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudima Auckland Airport Hotel; City: Mangere North Island; Review: Website exceeds expectations. 1night short stay stop over only hotel in my opinion. U are close 2 the airport but nothing else so meals and drinks VERY expensive. Suggest pay extra and stay at airport or go much closer to city and pay less 4 hotel & food & more 4 transport. Hotel taking advantage of being close but not that close to airport. Would not stay again given price. Staff very good, room small, shower over bath, no fridge, good parking if u have vehicle? 40 percent out of @ 100. Hope this review help U; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Millennium Hotel Queenstown; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: Very nicely laid out hotel.Good size rooms and great beds. Food and service both very good. Good hotel for all ages. Reasonable walk into town and a very step hill coming back. If you are happy to not be right in town and either use transport or do the serious exercise walk this is a great hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Hotel Flames Whangarei; City: Whangarei Northland Region North Island; Review: Really enjoyed the stay as it is in a quiet location with lovely gardens and harbour view. Swimming pool & spa pool were great. A good menu selection and the food was great. Would be a good hotel option for families as well as couples or business stay.The rooms are large and have everything you need. The hotel is is a few years old but in good order and very clean & tidy. Suggest you request a room with harbour views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muri Beach Club Hotel; City: Muri Rarotonga Southern Cook Islands; Review: Not at all what we expected as we chose this hotel from trip advisor member comments thinking it would be pretty good - and it wasn't. The room was ok but not good given the price. The breakfasts were included in the package and we think they would be equal to the worst breakfasts we have had any where in the world. Tinned fruit, packets of cereal a little bit of fresh fruit and what ever it was each day in the warmers we didn't wish to try. Food & alcohol expensive. The hotel motor bike hire rates are more expensive than most and the bus transfer fees to and from the airport were more expensive than a taxi?? The 5 to 6 dogs each day running around the beach right in front of the hotel where you are to sit is not good. The staff were either exceptional or extremely average. This is the 4th time to Raro, a great holiday option but would not recommend staying at Muri Beach Club Hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oasis Beach Resort; City: Taupo Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: Modern well set out rooms, very clean and functional. Not overly big rooms but practical design. Heated pool is great. Adjoining restaurant is fantastic, some of the best meals we have had for a very very long time. Will definitely stay here again. Forgot to say the service is great - very friendly & helpful management. 10 out of 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Cottages at Takou River; City: Kerikeri Bay of Islands Northland Region North Island; Review: Magic cottage is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed at any where in the world. It is in a world of its own, in a beautiful quiet setting. The cottage and furnishings are top quality but at the same time designed to make you feel relaxed and at home. Well set up to do your own cooking. There are 4 or 5 cottages to choose from,all different configurations and some cater for small groups. As a couple Magic cottage is our number 1 choice, it is right on the rivers edge and more secluded. Kerikeri town is only 15 minutes away and there are some nice places to eat out at or visit. The hosts, Ian & Anna are top people, a lovely couple that will do what ever possible to make sure you enjoy your stay. We will definitely be going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Hotel Flames Whangarei; City: Whangarei Northland Region North Island; Review: The hotel is in good condition and well located to town and airport. Has views out over the harbour. The rooms are large and spotless, we were impressed how clean the room and hotel guest area's are. We had great service and the food was very good, they have won a number of food awards - you will see and taste why. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Litia Sini Beach Resort; City: Lalomanu Upolu; Review: 2nd time back in 2 years and we are going back again. Good value, great beach location best beach on Upolo island. Good size complex, not overly big there are only 2 rows of units, all rooms get a ocean view from their deck the front units get a great view. The rooms are clean and tidy, good ceiling fans and mosquito bed cover nets. The complex has male and female toilet & shower blocks they are clean and in good order. There is no hot water - yes you have read that right no hot water but the cold showers are refreshing and easy to get use to given the climate / humidity. The food was good and both breakfast and dinner included in the accommodation package - great value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff. A well run family resort.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savaii Lagoon Resort; City: Savai i; Review: Great location and best food I have eaten in Samoa "ever" & that includes both islands. The complex is a nice size, there's around 10 units. They are well designed very clean and tidy & everything works which is unusual for Samoa! AND hot water showers. The units have limited cooking facilities which Is a bonus but the food is so good you will probably eat all the time at their Restaurant. Great little pizza restaurant across the road next to the dive shop - Dive Savai'i - recommend you try their pizza. At high tide you can feed the fish small sprats from the dinning room balcony. Lovely lagoon to swim in but not deep there are good swimming areas at each end of the beach. Very friendly & helpful staff in the restaurant and bar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airport Lodge Samoa; City: Manono Island; Review: Reasonable value, you aren't paying Sheraton Aggie Grey prices. I've probably been generous giving the property a rating of 4, it's more of 3.5 but there is not much to choose from in this location and it is clean,tidy has hot water and they do breakfasts & dinners which are reasonably good but not cheap given its its not a Restaurant. The transfer service they provide is great and reasonably priced. They sell a small amount of snack food and beers at reception. There is nothing to see or do there or close by. The ocean is straight across the road but not a beach that you would enjoy swimming at. I did and only because it was hot. I did find it noisy but not because of people - Rosters Rosters Rosters early hours of the morning as you are located in a village area. You can hire bikes and kayaks from a seperate business run at the front of the property. There are some small local dairy type stores in easy walking distance but nothing else close. The staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend considering this accommodation as a first night and last day option if you have a 10pm departure; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are clean and tidy. Breakfasts were good and good value. The hotel is getting older but for a few days its fine. Swimming pool is very basic and bar house bar old and dated. We would stay there again due to location and staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees; City: Hong Kong; Review: Great value, restaurant, swimming pool, gym everything you need. Room is small but clean and comfortable? Free shuttle bus from hotel into town centre. The downside is the location - quite a long way from the airport and down town but it is good value. Hotel management respond quickly to e mails and some staff speak and understand English very well. If you have limited time and want to see the main CBD recommend staying in city centre, if that doesn't worry you this hotel could be a good option.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corte Nova; City: Venice Veneto; Review: It was unfortunate when we were staying there was building / construction works very close and very noisy from 8am to late afternoon, had the hotel advised that on their web site or when we booked we would not have stayed their.. When the construction works are completed this would be a reasonable apartment block to stay at. The apartment is spacious and has cooking facilities , no oven. Very firm ( hard ) matrass but reasonably comfortable. The location is quite a long way from the central square but has a supermarket very handy. About a 10 - 15 minute walk from central square and the public water taxis. The hotel provides a small lift, great for suitcases etc. Very quick responses to e mail booking queries and no problem arranging for a late evening check in. Would request a room looking over the garden or preferably the cannel - not the street. Tourists from New Zealand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: At Home Bed and Breakfast; City: Lucca Province of Lucca Tuscany; Review: The title sums it up but why we say that is, Very friendly owner and lovely lady doing the breakfasts every morning. The room is tastefully decorated and spacious ( large ) and clean plus air conditioning & a fridge. The breakfasts are great and included in the room rate. The location is a real plus, easy walk to many restaurants and the shops and square. Rooms are what we would say at the 3rd floor level, so quite a few stairs and fairly step but that's what you get with most accommodation in Italy cities - not a complaint, it's worth walking up the stairs. Would definitely use again and certainly recommend. Tourists from New Zealand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Residenza Il Carmine; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: Great accommodation, well located, extremely friendly helpful owners. Clean & tidy and provides full cooking facilities, very comfortable bed. Good selection of food provided for breakfast free of charge. TV - with world news in English. Roof top and garden seats and tables for relaxing and dinning Supermarket, laundry, shopping and restaurants very close. Owners speak / understand English and daughter very helpful providing map and details of good restaurants and coffee shops etc. Strongly recommend- exceptional value. Tourists, from New Zealand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agriturismo Poggio al Sole; City: Fiesole Tuscany; Review: We think the web site over sells the experience. Not as good as many other B&B stays. The positives are - the owners are lovely people and the room is clean & tidy and breakfast is reasonable. No tea or coffee making facilities other than at breakfast time. The down side is the location - you are in the middle of no where and no transport other than expensive taxi service. The bus service does not run regularly to this area. The web site gave us the impression we would be walking around in the country side on an olive and saffron producing farm. Not really. There is a restaurant within walking distance, we had a great meal there but then it was closed for the next 2 days. No were else to go in a reasonable walking distance. Recommend carefully reviewing and selecting accommodation for Tuskany farm stays. Don't make the mistake we did. Tourists from New Zealand; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rina Rooms; City: Vernazza Cinque Terre Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: Old, no cooking facilities, small fridge and tea & coffee - but clean & comfortable. Central, right in the middle of town. No washing machine but has a dryer ? Step narrow stair case to get into rooms, not suitable for elderly or anyone with walking disability. Good comfortable bed if you like firm to hard mattress. At $120 euro a night ?? Check - check out time, owners tell you by 10.30 latest when you book through hotels .com you get 12 o'clock noon checkout time. Helps with train schedule. Tell / show owners noon checkout on booking confirmation & then no problem. Restaurant- suggest u try the Pirates, the far end of town away from the water - up the road from the entry to the shopping centre, go under the arch up next to the post office. Great food , service and good prices.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Salisbury YMCA of Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: Location and views from the water front rooms is great but noisy due to major construction work going on close by. The rooms are small as is the bathroom. Tea & coffee making facilities, fridge & air con. Comfortable bed and clean. Breakfast was included - average. Plenty of restaurants in close proximity. Very friendly and helpful staff. Free use of the public YMCA swimming pool included. Television channels in English. Would definitely stay there again but not while construction work going on so close on the water front.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creel Lodge Motel; City: Turangi Taupo District Waikato Region North Island; Review: Large well laid out unit with full cooking facilities. Very comfortable bed and good heating. Free wi fi. Great BBQ area and again spotlessly clean ready for quests to cook on. Great location, Creel Cafe is next door, really good breakfast. Definitely recommend and we will stay their again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park; City: Coromandel Coromandel Peninsula Waikato Region North Is; Review: Clean and tidy and good value for what is provided. The unit was clean and had a small fridge and table.Easy walk into the shopping centre. Staff were friendly and helpful will definitely recommend and stay their again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vasanti Kuta Hotel; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Close to the international airport - 10 minute taxi fare Location is not close to the beach but walkable - restaurants and Kuta shopping mail close by. Hotel - modern, with restaurant and bar and roof top swimming pool with bar Checkin - quick and friendly everything explained well Room - modern, clean and good size Bed / pillows - very comfortable Air conditioning - great and quiet Food - free breakfasts were great lots to choose from Only strange thing - no charge back to your room for any thing from the in house restaurant or bars - must pay as you purchase. OVERALL - definitely recommend and will stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qunci Villas Hotel; City: Mangsit Senggigi Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: Thoroughly recommend Qunci Villas Hotel, it maybe a little more expense than neighboring accommodation properties but its worth the extra. Good choice and selection of food. Rooms are very nice. Not necessary to get a room with a sea view. Suggest getting an upstairs room if stairs are not a problem. Great sun loungers around 3 different pool area's. Qunci is one of the largest hotels in the area, so expect there to be many more guests staying but you are well catered for with restaurant / bar choices. There is not a lot to do in this area but relax and enjoy the pools and walk the beach - very restful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Musket Cove Island Resort Marina; City: Malolo Lailai Island Mamanuca Islands; Review: First time to Musket Cove and it was great. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. All of our meals at the restaurant ( Dick's Place) were great, particularly the fish meals. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. There are a number of accommodation choices - they are all very good just depends what you require. We went out on their sports fishing charter with Koroi as captain and guide, we had a great time and caught a GT. If you are thinking of going to Fiji - suggest you seriously consider Musket Cove.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Playford MGallery by Sofitel; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: We appreciate and respect safety - but 2 consecutive nights / early morning the fire alarm went off. Both occasions on different floors. There was no fire, nor any explanation. We are only guessing about the alarm system detectors, are they either faulty or set incorrectly - we weren't told. On both the following mornings the staff said they didn't know anything about it? The staff other than the bar staff were very friendly. The bar staff enjoyed talking to each other rather than serving guests. We are members of the Accorplus but wont stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Dolphin Apartments; City: Apollo Bay Victoria; Review: Loved everything about this place, location and service is great! Only thing I would say is that I didn't really enjoy the bed which was two single beds pushed together to make a king. But I will return to stay there again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park; City: Renmark South Australia; Review: This place is so beautiful and relaxing, great for the kids. There is so much to do here for both kids and adults. Staff are friendly and their water park is amazing. We will be returning, thank u riverfront Renmark!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Lincoln Tourist Park; City: Port Lincoln South Australia; Review: At this place there was the most beautiful view of Boston bay, watching all the boats from the marina heading out to sea. This little gem has its own jetty where we caught a few squid. Great spot for kids to swim and play with two different playgrounds. The park is spread out which was really good, cause you could enjoy it with out being in other peoples way. Great walking trail and we enjoy watching all the bunnies running around in the morning. Oh yeah and sunrises were picture perfect. Close to the main town. Facilities were clean. Loved this place. Looking forward to coming back for another stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chaba Samui Resort; City: Chaweng Bophut Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: So we never stayed at the resort but we did have the most romantic meal on the beach and felt I just had to tell everyone about it. Staff were great and the food was amazing. The desert was spectacular and it was a very special night for us. Thank you to staff for making our night amazing xox; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goolwa Camping Tourist Park; City: Goolwa South Australia; Review: We found that our camp site was one of the biggest and we loved it!!! Nice grassed area and my little boy loved the jumping pillow. Pool was a nice addition however after it being so hot a few days in a row the pool was a cloudy brown colour. Just wished some people respected others when it came to the toilets and shower area, people don't like cleaning up after themselves and these people were extremely selfish. Thank you goolwa camping and tourist park, we will defiantly be back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bluff Resort Apartments; City: Encounter Bay South Australia; Review: We stayed here after our wedding and it was perfect! The view from our room was beautiful. Upon our arrival to our room we were greeted with a lovely bottle of wine and rose petals and candles scattered around the room. It really was a nice touch. The room had everything you we needed for a relaxing getaway. The views are just breath taking with a great view of wright island. It really was a wonderful stay, thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Lincoln Tourist Park; City: Port Lincoln South Australia; Review: So we visited here a year ago and wrote a glowing review, loved the place, however this year it was just ok. When I made the booking the women was rude to me and kept talking to other people while I was on the phone to her, she put the phone down twice to speak to the staff while I'm on the other end saying.., hello! I requested a bigger site from last year as I said we didn't fit on the site last year as our camper trailer is large. When we arrived to the site they had given us two sites but both sites where on uneven ground, one site was higher than the other and there was no way we could set up the trailer to its full capacity, very disappointed and when I booked the women knew all of this, she didn't listen or care. All the sites are on uneven ground and we weren't the only people complaining. A caravan next to us said they can't put up their veranda cause the site is just too small. The was a couple behind us who couldn't get a site the day they arrived so they booked a cabin, they had to be checked into three cabins until they found one which was made up and cleaned. The standard has gone down in a year big time, even the playground needs an upgrade from last year after my son got metal in his hand from the flying fox. On a positive the views are still amazing and the toilets blocks are pretty clean. I really loved this place and said I would be back, but I won't be coming back again, which is really disappointing because I wanted to make this our yearly destination.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sundowner Cabin Tourist Park; City: Whyalla South Australia; Review: Stopped here overnight, what a great little cabin, very clean, comfortable and it was exactly what we need. It is a little out of town, but it's not a long drive. Next to a great pub. If your looking for a comfortable place to relax on your way for a big trip, this is the place to stop; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel; City: Ceduna South Australia; Review: Stayed here for two days and I was very surprised how great and comfortable the rooms are. Room was spacious with a great view along the foreshore. Everything you need for a relaxing stay. The restaurant is very nice and the menu was really good and the food was even better. Great stay in lovey Ceduna!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Hughes Tourist Park; City: Port Hughes Moonta South Australia; Review: So before I came I read some of the reviews and I really don't know why so many people complain about this park, they are either too picky or they reviewed the wrong place. It's amazing and I'm so glad I didn't listen to those reviews. We had an unpowered site on beautiful lush lawn with so much room, listened to the sounds of the beach at night. Toilet and shower facilities is some of the best I have seen in any caravan park, the showers are huge with so much room, I loved this. Great park for kids with massive playground and jumping pillow. Short walk to a beautiful beach down the boardwalk. We came here while it was really busy, but it didn't seem busy at all, we are coming away from this little holiday very relaxed and glad we came. Don't listen to the negative reviews, this place is great!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Gumbo Shop; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Exceptional quality food for a reasonable price and a rare place in the deep South that caters for vegetarians as well as meat and fish eaters alike. Fantastic creole food and variations of gumbo on offer. My partner particularly rates the alligator sausages and I found the garlic mash and veggie gumbo heavenly. So good I ate here countless times on our trip and would recommend it to anyone visiting the French quarter. Be aware though the portions are big and the cocktails moreish!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Audubon Zoo; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: This wonderful zoo is a definitely worth visiting if you're in New Orleans. Not really walking distance as it's at the very end of Magazine Street but you can get the bus from near the French quarter/business district for very cheap. Huge variety of animals to be seen including white alligators. Snack food is quite reasonably priced here compared to other zoos around the world, but also plenty of picnic space. While there you can see animals being fed or listen to one of the many informative talks given throughout the day on certain animals. Well worth buying one of the combined attraction tickets and checking out the aquarium over in the French quarter as they were a definite highlight of our trip; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Fantastic value when buying a combination ticket for the Audubon Zoo. Children will absolutely love this place with it's informative and interactive displays. From penguins to jellyfish to sharks, there's a huge variety of aquatic wildlife to be seen here including an area where children can touch underwater creatures. Great place and great location - right in the heart of the French quarter; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maison Dupuy Hotel; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Great hotel in the middle of the French quarter in the historic Vieux Carre district - close enough to Bourbon street to be part of the action but thankfully out of the way enough so you can actually get some peace and quiet and sleep! Lovely sized rooms with large beds, large tv and nice bathrooms. Fantastic air conditioning and thankfully not a cockroach or mosquito in sight! A fabulous hotel with great dining, highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport MSY; City: Kenner, LA; Review: Louis Armstrong airport is a well-laid out, bright, colourful and spacious airport. They've worked hard to make it customer friendly and is one of the cleanest, well-kept airports I've ever been too the toilets even have renewable film on the toilet seats so they're kept fresh and sanitary! Nice array of eateries at reasonable prices and snack and tourism shacks galore. Free wi-fi is a great bonus, especially if you're travelling on business. Reason it lost a star for me was that I found it difficult to get from the airport into New Orleans using the public transport system most people seem to use the taxis, but if you're on a tight budget this can be really pricey.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Doggie Doo -- The Famous Dog Poop Game; Brand: Goliath Games; Review: Bought this for my 9 yr old son and he has lots of fun playing it with his little 6 yr old sister. For that I'd give 5 stars, but the downfall is that you have to pump it a lot of times in order for the doo to come out. So the kids get tired of pumping and I have to end up doing it. For that reason I give it 4 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mini Lalaloopsy Silly Fun House RC Cruiser - 49 MHz; Brand: Lalaloopsy; Review: My 6 yr old daughter loves it. Plays with it always. Handles well and manuvers good. Drives it all around the house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Loom Replacement hook (without Mini Loom); Brand: Rainbow Loom; Review: Really good hook! Compared to KrazyLoom hook this one is much better. Highly recommend it. My kids prefer it over the other brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Pack of Charms For Rubberband Loom Bracelets; Brand: Bewild; Review: fun colors, fun shapes, good quality. My kids use them to attach them to the bracelets they make. The colors are nice and bright.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loom Rainbow Rubber Band Complete Collection Organizer Storage Kit – Includes Over 4000 Rainbow Rubber Bands Including Glow In The; Brand: DISCOUNT DEALS; Review: My kids liked the variety of colors. The glitter glue was a big hit with them! The beads were fun too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Princess Let's Play Castle; Brand: Playhut; Review: This was a Christmas present for my 3 year old daughter. The size is great and the material is too. She fits in the "castle" super comfy with her dolls to play. When she invites little friends over, up to 3 at a time fit comfortably in it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Loom Latex Free Rubber Band Refill + C-clips - Pink; Brand: Rainbow Loom (formerly Twistz Bandz); Review: Good quality rubber bands. Do not break easily. I recommend it for the rainbow loom products. My daughter says they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mini Rainbow Loom Template (Hook and Mini Loom); Brand: Rainbow Loom; Review: This hook is pretty good quality. However, after prolonged use it breaks, so it's kind of frustrating for my kids when they are working hard to make their bracelets and charms. I ended up buying locally a metal hook used for crochet and problem solved! The mini-loom is great for making small, basic bracelets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LORJE 600-Piece Glow in the Dark Latex-Free Rubber Band Bracelet Loom Refill Pack; Brand: LORJE; Review: they really glow in the dark! My kids really enjoy them because they are good quality, do not break easily and glow in the dark as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ~Brand New~ Rainbow Loom Navy Blue Jelly Rubber Bands Refill + C-clips; Brand: Rainbow Loom; Review: Good quality rubber bands. Do not break easily. I recommend it for the rainbow loom products. My daughter says they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Loom Twistz Bandz Refill - Turquoise; Brand: Rainbow Loom; Review: Good quality rubber bands. Do not break easily. I recommend it for the rainbow loom products. My daughter says they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loom Rubber Bands - 600 Metallic Shimmer Rubber Band Refill Pack with Clips (Silver) - 100% Latex Free; Brand: Loom Bands; Review: Good quality rubber bands. Do not break easily. I recommend it for the rainbow loom products. My daughter says they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loom Rubber Bands - 600 Rubber Band Refill Pack with Clips (YELLOW) - 100% Latex Free; Brand: Xawy; Review: Good quality rubber bands. Do not break easily. I recommend it for the rainbow loom products. My daughter says they are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loom Rubber Bands - 600 Rubber Band Refill Pack (PURPLE) - 100% Latex Free; Brand: Loom Bands; Review: good quality bands. Do not break easily. I recommend this product for those who will by the rainbow loom products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicone High Quality Inifinity Bands for Your Rainbow Loom - 600pack with 25 C-Clips; Brand: Buy_Stuff_Here_Looms!; Review: these are good quality but are not as stretchy as regular bands. My kids like them because they say they rather use these when making several types of bracelets that require twisting the regular bands.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Loom Rubber Bands - 300 Metallic Silver Silicone Rubber Band Refill Pack with Clips - Latex Free; Brand: Loom Bands; Review: These bands are not great quality. They don't stretch as well as other colors and brands. The color is good but they tend to break easily.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Pop Zecora Style Kit; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: Bought for my 6 year old daughter. She loved it and has lots of fun playing with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Pop Applejack Starter Kit; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: Bought for my 6 year old daughter. She loved it and has lots of fun playing with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Pop Rainbow Dash Style Kit; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: Bought for my 6 year old daughter. She loved it and has lots of fun playing with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Little Pony Pop Pinkie Pie Sweet Shoppe Playset; Brand: My Little Pony; Review: Bought for my 6 year old daughter. She loved it and has lots of fun playing with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Casper Meets Wendy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Curly Sue (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Piano (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beaches (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Max Keeble's Big Move (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eight Crazy Nights (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepover (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dying Young (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rugrats Movie (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Joe Young (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alive (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oliver & Company (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Envy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forces of Nature (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Harry (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tigger Movie (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Little Vampire (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wimbledon (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New York Minute (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Laken Classic Water Bottle Wide Mouth Screw Cap with Loop 20-34 Ounce; Brand: Laken; Review: Gave this to our son for Christmas. He will not drink from plastic water bottles. Loved it.....easy to fill & carry. Water stays nice & cool for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stearns Puddle Jumper Basic Life Jacket; Brand: Stearns; Review: Bought this for my nephew to use at the pool when he visited us. Worked out great & fit him perfect....he is 5 yrs old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 16 Pack HBY 2.8" Double Layer Cotton Workout & Yoga Stretch Headband; Brand: HBY; Review: Love these & all the colors! Wear everyday on my morning walk....works great for keeping the sweat out of my eyes or running down my face. Nicely made too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I-SMILE 15PCS Replacement Bands with Metal Clasps for Fitbit Flex/Wireless Activity Bracelet Sport Wristband(No tracker, Replacement Bands Only); Brand: I-SMILE; Review: Love these! Have not had any problem with them....works great & stays on. I wear my Fitbit all day & love that I can change out the colors to match my tops/outfits. Makes it fun.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 321 STRONG Pilates Ring - Red and Black; Brand: Brellavi; Review: Have only used the ring a couple of times but seems sturdy, works well for my workouts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: I Was An NBA Wife. Here's How It Affected My Mental Health.; Abstract: I felt like I was a fraud, and being an NBA wife didn't help that. In fact, it nearly destroyed me.; Category: health
Title: The best destinations to visit in November; Abstract: With autumn in full force, you may want to embrace the season by traveling to a destination where you can admire the remaining foliage, warm up around a fireplace or sneak in some early turns on the ski slope. Or, maybe you're in escape mode, searching for a way to get a healthy dose of …; Category: travel
Title: Joe Giudice Lost 'More Than 50 Pounds' During Prison Stint; Abstract: The 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star is nearly unrecognizable after his weight loss.; Category: tv
Title: Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney's disappearance: Reward for information on missing Alabama girl increases as police search continues; Abstract: After a search of an apartment complex did not reveal new information about a missing 3-year-old girl, the police chief in Birmingham, Alabama, made an impassioned plea Wednesday for whoever took the girl to return her safely.; Category: news
Title: Twin baby girls were delivered by twin nurses at a Georgia hospital; Abstract: After a serendipitous turn of events, twin nurses at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia were able to deliver Addison and Emma Williams on Sept. 25.; Category: health
Title: Ben Affleck is dating again, using Raya app; Abstract: Ben is back in the game a year after finalizing his divorce from Jennifer garner and six months after splitting (again) from Lindsay Shookus.; Category: movies
Title: Serena Williams Just Wore the Coolest Sneakers with This Affordable Bridesmaid Dress; Abstract: Serena Williams's bridesmaid dress is from Azazie. Find out all of the details here. Plus, see pictures of the champion athlete's daughter in her adorable flower girl outfit.; Category: lifestyle
Title: I Stopped Eating Dairy, Sugar, and Gluten For 21 Days - Here's What Happened After; Abstract: I was interested in trying the Clean Program, especially because Dr. Junger explained that the program could help people identify foods that were causing irritation, improve digestion, improve your skin, and give you more energy.; Category: health
Title: Report: UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after heart attack; Abstract: Couture, 56, walked himself to a local hospital following a workout at Jay Glazer's Unbreakable MMA gym in Los Angeles after recognizing that something was off.; Category: sports
Title: Mountain skeleton may be man from Japanese internment camp; Abstract: In the closing days of World War II, a Japanese American set out with other men from the infamous internment camp at Manzanar on a trip to the mountains, where he went off on his own to paint a watercolor and got caught in a freak summer snowstorm.; Category: news
Title: Meghan Markle's Makeup Artist Daniel Martin Said Seeing Her Emotional Interview Was a "Relief"; Abstract: Meghan Markle's makeup artist Daniel Martin has commented on her viral ITV interview.; Category: lifestyle
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: Week in celebrity photos for Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2019; Abstract: See what the stars were up to during the last week of October.; Category: entertainment
Title: Oklahoma news anchor diagnosed with breast cancer after streaming first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live; Abstract: An Oklahoma journalist who chose to air her first-ever mammogram on Facebook Live was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, she said.; Category: health
Title: Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual misconduct charges; Abstract: Cuba Gooding Jr. was back in Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday for his groping case. The actor pleaded not guilty to new misdemeanor charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse, according to Reuters. A smirking Cuba Gooding was smirking as he was lead into court in handcuffs for his arraignment in new sex assault charges. Page Six also reported that a detective refused to shake the star's hand as they passed each other outside the Manhattan...; Category: movies
Title: Elephant dies of 'exhaustion' from carrying tourists in Sri Lanka; Abstract: "Breaks my heart."; Category: travel
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Jillian Michaels Says Intermittent Fasting 'Isn't Actually Good For Weight Loss'; Abstract: "That's just not true."; Category: health
Title: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating': 'It Took Me Away Emotionally'; Abstract: Demi Moore Says Her 'Addiction' to Ashton Kutcher Was 'Devastating'; Category: tv
Title: A wave crashed over a couple during their beach wedding photo shoot, and now the stunning picture is going viral; Abstract: The couple, who say they met on Tinder, told Insider they would do the photo shoot "all over again in a heartbeat."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Gilroy mom suspected of killing 2-year-old daughter allegedly told dispatcher she 'just snapped'; Abstract: A Gilroy mother suspected of drowning her 2-year-old daughter told a dispatcher she "just snapped" as her child gave her "a hard time," according to a court document.; Category: news
Title: Chrissy Teigen Apologizes for Her 'Tone Deaf' Joke About Her Mom; Abstract: "I'm sorry and I will do better to not be such an a------."; Category: tv
Title: Halle Berry, 53, flaunts chiseled abs on Instagram: See the pic; Abstract: Halle Berry is trying to motivate her social media followers with her incredible abs.; Category: movies
Title: A guide to the 2019 People's Choice Awards nominees' significant others; Abstract: Learn more about the other halves of this year's People's Choice Awards nominees.; Category: entertainment
Title: Deadly Arctic blast breaks records set more than 100 years ago; Abstract: It was literally freezing in Florida and Alabama and parts of Maine, Michigan and New York were digging out a foot of snow. Blame an Arctic air mass.; Category: weather | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Adel South Georgia Motorsports Park; City: Adel Georgia; Review: The room was excellent in it's cleanliness. The bathroom was shining, with no spots or mold in the tub and shower. The hot water was quick and plentiful. The only thing I didn't like was the humming of the refridgerator and the light fixture. We fixed the fridge part but the light fixture hummed the whole time it was on. We just turned it off. We didn't have complimenatry breakfast at our hotel. The Ihop breakfast bar was quick and simple. The weekend we were there started spring break and race week at the track and they were short staffed of serving personnel on Saturday the 9th. all other days was fine. Service with a smile.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Jellico Tennessee State Line; City: Jellico Tennessee; Review: The room was clean and the bathroom sparkling. The pool was really clean. The hot spa was not . The water had a green tinge to it and was being cleaned out by overflowing it with a water hose to remove a few leaves that were in it. Breakfast was filling and staff friendly and helpful. I will return in the fall for another trip to Tennessee. Wifi wasn't working. I needed that to continue planning more of our trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Suites by Wyndham Fort Valley; City: Fort Valley Georgia; Review: came to race at the track as the pit crew for a friend. While the place was clean, it could use a little more modernizing The pool was nice and the location was convenient to the track, just isn't much around that area for people to do if your not at the track.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Miami Downtown; City: Miami Florida; Review: The renovations were awesome and made the rooms so much better. The staff were excellent and very helpful.The installation of new thermostats and heating and AC were spot on. The wait staff were excellent and the valets were courteous and quick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Gulfport; City: Gulfport Mississippi; Review: Missing garbage bags in the trash cans, room curtains hanging without pins, toilet paper holder missing pieces, cigarette burn holes throughout the bedspread, mold from refridgerater on the carpet, broken furniture chairs to sit on, handicap shower scummy and cracked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Artscape 01-0113 Magnolia Window Film 24" x 36"; Brand: 01-0113; Review: Very pleased with the ease of installation, I was a bit concern that the pattern wouldn't work right when installing horizontally...but it looks fine. I also bought the Stained Glass version...which I personally favor. However this one stands out a bit more if that's what your looking for. They all come with their own squeegy so don't worry about purchasing one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artscape First Stained Glass Window Film 24" x 36"; Brand: ARTSCAPE; Review: First of all I purchased both this one "Stained Glass" and the "Magnolia Tree", both came with a squeegy for installation which was a pleasant surprise. After installing both...although the "Magnolia Tree" film had a higher rating in the customer reviews...I clearly favor this one for it's cleaner overall appearance. The installation process is pretty easy if you follow the directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culligan R50-BBSA Jumbo Filter Heavy Duty Sediment Replacement Cartridge, 1-Pack, White; Brand: Culligan; Review: Helps keep domestic water clean!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sharp R551ZS Sensor Microwave (1.8 cu.ft.), Stainless Steel, Standard; Brand: Sharp; Review: It's difficult to read the control panel, little contrast between words and background. Other than that, does a good job.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sharp Countertop Microwave Oven ZR559YK 1.8 cu. ft. 1100W Black with Sensor Cooking; Brand: Sharp; Review: It's difficult to read the control panel, little contrast between words and background. Other than that, does a good job.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Only Time Will Tell; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeffrey Archer Page; Review: The first Archer book I've struggled to finish.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Monkey; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Hiaasen Page; Review: Hiaasen could write my grocery list and make me laugh. Or more likely elicity a wry smile, bordering on smirk.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crash Tack (Miami Jones Florida Mystery Series) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's A.J. Stewart Page; Review: All the back story we couldn't piece together. Even knowing the outcomes, this was another great read in this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: "Sleeping Dogs Lie" ("Sleeping Dogs Lie: From the Tales of Dan Coast"); Author: Visit Amazon's Rodney Riesel Page; Review: Good attempt, but I only made it through 22%. Typos and timeline inconsistencies, thin plot and unbelievable characters. No twenty-something is throwing herself a the drunken, balding, overweight widow protagonist, let alone 2 in a day. Did Happy Gilmour write this stuff? You don't have to look far to find far better Florida caper fiction. Start with Hiassen and A.J. Stewart, then work your way down!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Killing Me Softly (Previously published as Live and Let Die); Author: Visit Amazon's Bianca Sloane Page; Review: Couldn't finish it. Oscar winners, olympic athletes, human rights advocates and an unlikely psycho in their midst?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Hereafter Gang; Author: Neal Barrett Jr.; Review: Will need to re-read this....just a question of when. Each of Barrett's books is unique in setting, characters and tone, yet each has a trademark level of absurdity; enough to make you wonder....well, couldn't it happen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Echo (Harry Bosch); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Good old fashioned detecive novel! Hardboiled tough guy with a back story, clever plot and twists. If you remember a day when people smoked in offices, you'll get it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twisted: A Tracy Turner Murder Mystery Novel (Tracy Turner Mysteries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Keyla Hunter Page; Review: Not often that I bail on a book in the third chapter, but all hope was lost by then. Read the negative reviews. The characters might as well be from Clue and the narrative isn't plausible. Maybe I'm just not the target audience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Bullet for Cinderella; Author: Visit Amazon's John D. MacDonald Page; Review: Good old school gumshoe stuff here. If you know the era, it makes sense. No high prose here, just a good adventure story well told.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ready Player One; Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Cline Page; Review: Not big into sci-fi/fantasy, but having grown up in the 80s, the pop culture refernces resonated perfectly. Rush 2112 and Zork on the TRS-80 definitely took me back. Monty Python references were just a bonus! Such language, from a supposed adventurer!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Targus Stylus for iPad, iPhone, iPod, Samsung Tablets, Smartphones and Other Touchscreen Devices, Black (AMM01US); Brand: Targus; Review: I have now purchased four of these stylus's (two for me, and two as gifts) and without a doubt, this is the one of the better purchases I've made for my iPad 2. It's funny, but it seems that every time I buy an Apple product, I wind up buying piles of cases, covers, protectors, stylus's, adapters, mounts, etc before I finally find the items that I like. In this case, I got lucky on the 2nd try! Pros: This stylus writes very smoothly and accurately, doesn't require a lot of pressure and glides easily. I use Noteshelf to take notes in meetings and for jotting things down while I'm both at my desk and roaming around. It is small, but usable, and easy to drop in a pocket. My father has very large fingers and his hands tend to shake a bit, and when I recently bought him an iPod Touch, he had a terrible time using the keyboard or selecting things. I bought him one of these and he loves it! It has a nice feel - solid and well-built. Cons: It's a little short for my taste. but on the flip side, this also means that it's easy to carry around. Unfortunately, it's also easy to misplace. The only other thing that is marginally negative is that the shirt clip is a little tight. I don't mind this too much, but if you want to clip it to your iPad cover, then the cover better be really thin! One other comment: I am a pen-turner, so I have experimented with adapting this stylus to a full-sized pen. It's actually quite nice. One of the reasons I know that this stylus is well-built is that in modifying it to be used in the pen, I cut one in half. The shaft appears to be a good-quality brass tubing. With the clip section removed, it adapted nicely to replace the nib section of a fountain-pen I made of South American Cocobolo wood. Talk about a conversation piece! Not only does it look nice, but this also gives me a cap to cover and protect the tip and I get the excellent writing capability of the Targus stylus! So if you're into that kind of thing, don't be afraid to experiment! This isn't that expensive if you buy it on Amazon (versus in the big-box store where you'll pay double what Amazon charges). I strongly recommend this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cygnett Leather Folio with Multi-View Stand for iPad 2-CY0300CIWIN; Brand: Cygnett; Review: Like most iPad users, I have spent a lot of money on cases looking for 'the one'. I have used the Apple Smart cover (not protective enough and not really that effective as a cover, in my opinion), a snap-on back cover (Smart Cover Partner Snap On Slim-Fit Case for Apple iPad 2 - Crystal Clear) (ok, but even with the Smart Cover, not a great solution), and the Targus Versavu 360 Degrees Rotating Stand Case for Apple iPad 2 2nd Generation Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB THZ045US NEWEST MODEL (Black/Blue Interior), which was my favorite for a long time. There have been some other assorted sleeves, covers and cases as well, but they all seemed to have a shortcoming of one kind or another. About a week ago, I was watching a movie on my iPad 2 in the Targus 360 case, and something happened - I'm not sure what, but I suddenly realized that the screen was cracked on the right side near the volume buttons. I don't remember anything happening that would have caused this, but after getting my iPad replaced, it led me to look for a cover that would provide protection around the bezel area of the pad. The Targus does not protect this area. I found the Cygnett Leather Folio with Multi-View Stand for iPad 2 (CY0300CIWIN) shown here. It arrived today and I am very impressed with the quality of this cover. It looks fantastic, is comfortable to hold and interestingly, has enough room to hold the iPad 2 with the Slim-Fit rear cover mentioned above installed! Obviously, I don't know if it would work with your rear cover (if you have one), but it did with mine. Here are the highlights: Pros: - Very well made. The leather is beautiful. It reminds me of my old leather Day-Timer. Very smooth, clean lines and very well-designed to protect the iPad. - Fit - The iPad fits nicely into the case, sliding in from the inside with a non-visible leather strap about 2 inches wide that holds the iPad 2 inside securely with a velcro closure. The iPad 2 fit is excellent and absolutely can't fall out of the cover. All ports are accessible from the case. As mentioned above, I put the sleeve on the back of my iPad 2 and it fits nice and tight and provides even more protection. - Size - I don't mind the size, but if you've seen the Targus 360, this case is about 3/4 inch longer and about 1/2 inch wider, which is fine, in my view, since it provides just a bit more room for shock absorption if you drop it. - Accessibility to the front - Since the leather surrounds the top of the bezel, it isn't as unobtrusive as the cases that clip to the back and edges and leave the front unobstructed. However, since my run-in with the cracked touch-screen, I now don't mind this. I use NoteShelf from the Apple App Store for notetaking with a Targus Stylus for Apple iPad; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HeloStrap HeloStrap for iPad | Black; Brand: Helo Strap; Review: For the most part I like this strap. It's fairly comfortable, easy to install and remove and seems quite secure. I used it to tote around my iPad 2 in my Targus 360 swivel case for several weeks. It fit quite well even with the iPad in the case. I ran one end of the strap through the opening in the rear where the Apple logo appears in the case, and it looked and worked quite well and never slipped off. Comfort-wise, it's pretty good. My biggest beef with this strap is that the actual hand-loop is fixed in the middle. Because of the size of the iPad, your fingers aren't quite long enough to reach the edge of the iPad comfortably, and in many cases, it puts the iPad in an odd position for hand-held typing and such. I got used to it, but it always felt just a bit off-balance. At this point, I'm not using it much any more - I changed cases to one that protects the edges of the face after my screen got cracked, and the new case just won't work with the strap. So, here are my pro's and con's: Pro's: - Seems to be well constructed. I carried my iPad around by the loop for several weeks with no problems at all. The elastic has held up well. - Hand loop swivels nicely. This is one of the better parts - you can swivel the loop in just about any direction, so if you're sitting watching something on the screen, you can pivot the loop, and hook your thumb into the loop to take the pressure off of your wrist. This was a biggie for me - I've broken my wrist twice and it just doesn't move like it used to, so being able to hook my hand into it in different ways was good. - Works with some cases. Particularly works well with the Targus 360 case and any of the rear covers. Only works marginally with the smart cover since it causes the cover to stand up a bit at the corner next to the hinge. - Hand loop is adjustable and fairly comfortable. This is a very nice feature. The hand loop is covered with velcro and can be adjusted to many different sizes. Also, I found that the loop was easy on the hand. - Doesn't damage the iPad or scratch the back Con's: - The hand loop is fixed in the middle of the strap. This puts your hand at the furthest point from all edges of the iPad. Several times I found myself wishing I could slide it just a couple of inches up or down the strap. Overall, I can't find a lot to complain about. If you need a hand strap, this is a nice one, especially if you want to use it with a rear snap-on cover, or something like the Targus folio (Targus Versavu 360 Degrees Rotating Stand Case for Apple iPad 2 2nd Generation Wifi / 3G Model 16GB, 32GB, 64GB THZ045US NEWEST; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in; Brand: Sabrent; Review: I purchased this to help me go through the piles of old hard drives I've got laying around and it worked very well for that - both 3 1/2 and 2 1/2 inch drives work great in this unit. I haven't run into any of the problems others have mentioned with insufficient power for the drives. To test this, I inserted two 3 1/2 inch drives, one a 1/2 TB and the other 1 TB in size. Both immediately appeared on my file explorer and I was able to quickly and easily copy files to/from the drives. My experience with this product is that the drives plug in easily and work flawlessly. The only thing that would make it better is if it supported EIDE as well as SATA, but I knew when I bought it that it didn't, so I won't mark it down for that. Performance on a USB 3.0 port is solid and I was able to copy off thousands of pictures from my dad's hard drive very easily. If I have one recommendation, it would be to always make sure the power is turned off to the unit before inserting a drive. This is precautionary to prevent damage to any of your computer components or to the device itself. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to easily read uncased SATA drives. I haven't yet had the opportunity to try the disk duplication mode - so far I haven't had a need for this functionality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Wireless Hi-Fi Earbud Headphones, Black (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Plantronics; Review: This brand and model of earbud has been my favorite for several years. I like an inside the ear earbud, and I particularly like that when I'm not using them, I can just drape them around my neck, out of the way but easy to get to. I don't have to walk around with the thing stuck in my ear all the time! The sound quality is quite good. I listen to audio books a lot and find that these allow me to work in the yard, or in noisy situations (like in my workshop) and hear the books just fine, while also protecting my hearing from power saws, lathes and such. The only negatives I've found are: 1 - battery life isn't that great. 1 1/2 to 2 hours is all you can expect from a charge while listening to music or a book. 2 - the microphone really picks up every single noise in the vicinity. This last one means that you should NEVER try to eat while on the phone with someone as they will hear every tiny crunch and squish of your food as you eat it! Also, in noisy places, it can be very hard for other people to hear you due to the microphone trying to bring all background noise up to the same level. Even with those two negatives, this is still my favorite earbud. It's comfortable, easy to use, sounds great and is a very good value, in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: G-Spot: An Urban Erotic Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Noire Page; Review: This book was truly outstanding I've read a lot of books, but I say , this book had me crying,angry ready to whip some behinds. I could relate to the loving relationship she and her brother shared. If you want a excellent read this is it you MUST not let this one slip away from you it'll be like sleeping on diamond!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crack Head: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Lennox Page; Review: I thought this book was well written because, for me it was real, and a shout out to young ladies that know when they don't fit in stop trying,just get ta stepping! as intelligent and fly as she was she was still vulnerable..PLEASE, PLEASE read this book !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thug-A-Licious: An Urban Erotic Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Noire Page; Review: THIS BOOK DESERVES 10 STARS!!!! this book was very well put together, I thought it was going to be like tne authors other 2 books ,but surprisingly it wasn't. I couldn't put it down, Thug's main girl let too much stuff get out of hand ,his cousin,and her son should have been nipped in the bud from the gate,although she took a lot of crap from him she shouldn't have let him go out like that. MUST READ!!!! I only wish that Thug lived ,to the author Please keep doing you, you're excellent at it . I ENJOYED your other 2 books as well!! I MEANT TO GIVE THIS BOOK 5+ STARS!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: No Exit; Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: THIS as well as ALL of this authors books are so real like ,when people say keep it real, He has that on lock !!!! all are MUST READ AND TELL YOUR FAM TO READ . PLS KEEP PUSHING THEM OUT !!! YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!!! HATERS WILL HATE,BUT REAL CONGRATULATES!!!! CONGRATULATION MR BANKS!!!! MR BANK LET THE HATERS MOTIVATE,NOT HESITATE!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH THE WAY U WRITE!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guilty Pleasures; Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Hill Page; Review: reading this book was the pleasure, i couldn't put it down !!!! CAN'T WAIT for sequel HURRY,HURRY...lots of hot sexual scenes, loved the husband, wife relationship awesome...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Girl Lost 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Lee Johnson Page; Review: the reason why i didn't give this book a 5 star, is because i want'd her and napoleon to hook up at least one more time. why did he have to go out like that!!! I HATED THAT SHE DIDN'T GET HER INHERITANCE. excellent .the book was an absolutely perfect ending of a wonderful triology. OH yeah why didn't her and lucas hook up at least once as well , why would he want to contact marla instead of johnnie upon his releash from prison. all 3 are DEFINITELY MUST READS!!! treat yourself!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Preacher's Son; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Weber Page; Review: It's sad but true church folks are off the hook,loved it loved it loved it a must read everyone.so much went on in this book u just have to get it!!!!!!! I MUST SAY I'M GLAD THEY WERE,'T RELATED!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harder; Author: SHA; Review: I HAD A LOVE, HATE FOR THIS BOOK, SHE KEPT BLOWING HERSELF UP TO BE THE REAL G, YET IT AMAZED ME HOW ALL OF HER KINGPINS WERE KINGPINS WITHOUT HER, SEEMS TO ME SHE DIDN'T KNOW IF SHE WAS COMING OR GOING. HOW THE HELL DID SHE KNOW WHO HER BABY DADDY WAS , YET I WOULD READ THE SEQUEL IF SHE PUT IT OUT TOMORROW!!!! ENJOYABLE; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brotherly Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Darrien Lee Page; Review: TO THE AUTHOR U KNOW U HAVE TO COME UP WITH A SEQUEL SOME KIND OF WAY, I KNOW U CAN DO IT!!!!! This book was so expertly written that I just simply want more!!!! 1st I have much love for cherise for exhibiting the strength to not start up the illicit affair with her brother in law vincent ,whom was ready and willing to ,even after husband mason kept messing up she stays strong. I was very happy with the ending true love does conquer all in every situaton. The dream mason had, was awesome,that was a 1st time experiencing that. WONDERFUL PLEASE EVERYONE READ THIS BOOK YOU'LL LOVE IT, I KNOW I DID!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep; Author: Danette Majette; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD, I'M HOPING SOME HOW THERE WILL BE A SEQUEL!!! U KNOW HOW SOMEHTING IS SOOO GOOD U DON'T WHAT IT TO END, THAT'S EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS ONE ,ANYONE LOOKING FOR AN AWESOME READ PLEASE BUY BECAUSE THIS BOOK IS SOOOOOOO DEEP!!!!! I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!! WOW!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True to the Game (True to the Game Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Teri Woods Page; Review: CONTRARY TO THE OTHERS, I KINDA ENJOYED THIS BOOK,AND IS ANXIOUSLY AWAITING PART 3. THE AUTHOR TO ME LOST A LOT OF THE ZEST PART ONE HAD,PLEASE COME STRONG FOR THREE!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mouse That Roared; Author: Dwayne Murray Sr.; Review: I READ THIS BOOK LIKE A YEAR AGO, I FELT COMPELLED TO WRITE THIS REVIEW. I HAVE READ LOTS AND I DO MEAN LOTS OF BOOKS BEFORE,NEVER HAVE I EVER WANTED TO LET EVERY AND ANYONE KNOW HOW EXCELLENT IT WAS WRITTEN ,THIS GUY DOUG HE WAS THE MOST HEARTLESS MAN THAT I'VE EVERY READ ABOUT,POOR SANDRA NEVER HAD A CHANCE AND THOSE POOR BABIES OOH, THIS IS MAYBE THE ONLY BOOK THAT EVER HAD ME CRYING.(LITERALLY) I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS BOOK AS A MOVIE. MR MURRAY U ARE TRULY TALENTED, PLEEEASSS KEEP THEM COMING U R TRULY BLESSING US!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still a Mistress: The Saga Continues (The Millionaire Mistress Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Tiphani Montgomery Page; Review: I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF READING THIS BOOK AND RARELY AND I DO MEAN RARELY, DO I READ A BOOK AND THE SEQUEL IS AS GOOD AS THE INITIAL BOOK!!!!!! TIPHANI KEEP DOING U,BOO CAUSE UR DOING THE DAM THANG TO THE FULLEST, I DEFINITELY WILL BE PUTTIN UR NAME AND TITLES OUT THERE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blossom: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Queen Pen Page; Review: I JUST STARTED READING THIS BOOK AT AROUND 1:30PM IT IS LIKE 5:58 NOW WHILE I'M TYPING THIS SHOUT OUT!!! QUEEN I MUST ADMIT I'M NOT REALLY FAMILIAR AS TO WHO U ARE, BUT I MUST SAY U R THE TRUTH IN WRITING!! I'M NOT QUITE FINISHED YET JUST A FEW MORE PAGES LEFT,BUT I'M ASKING NOW DON'T KEEP ME HANGING W/ THE SEQUEL. U R REALLY TALENTED, TRUST I READ ALL THE TIME, UR BOOK IS RIDICULOUS ( IN A GOOD WAY!!!)PEOPLES TREAT URSELF TO THIS JEWEL!!!! THIS IS THE 1ST BOOK I READ IN UNDER 8HRS!!!!UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Too Deep (A Swift River Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Dwayne S. Joseph Page; Review: I READ UR BOOK IN A DAY I LOVED IT!!! I ONLY WISH THAT ABE HAD A CHANCE TO APOLOGIZE TO TRAVIS IN LIFE, I WANTED RANDY TO DEAL WITH TINA IN FRONT OF MONIQUE!!!! U KNOW I'M TRIPPING AND ENJOYED MYSELF!!!!EVERYONE DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: C.R.E.A.M.; Author: Visit Amazon's Solomon Jones Page; Review: MR. JONES I AM ALREADY A FAN FOR LIFE, U JUST KEEP PUSHING THIS JEWELS OUT, LIKE ITS NOTHING TO IT!!! YOU NEVER EVER LET UR FANS DOWN W/ UR WRITING, WHEN I SAW UR NAME I KNEW IT TO BE THE S***!!! I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!I ONLY WISH CREAM WAS TRUE TO HER FEELING FROM THE GATE!!! UR ARE THE BEST!!!!! I KNOW ANOTHER ONE IS IN THE MAKING, I JUST HOPE THAT WE DON'T HAVE TO WAIT TOO LONG!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunshine & Rain: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Dawn Desiree Page; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK,A RAW STORY TOLD OF BAD BREAKS, SIBLING LOVE,TUST AND LIFE -LONG FRIENSHIP!!!!!! IT MADE ME CRY AND CHEER.ANYONE READING THIS REVIEW, THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY WORTH UR $$$$$!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy's House (Urban Books); Author: Azarel; Review: I ANTICIPATED THIS BOOK TO BE A BETTER READ ,I WAS SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE I LOVE THIS AUTHOR'S WORK!!!!!!I WANTED TO GIVE THIS BOOK A 3 STAR ON THE STRENGTH OF, CANDY, SHE WASN'T REALISTIC A THIS BIG TIME DRUG DEALER,ONLY TO BE SO NAIVE,WHEN IT CAME TO THE HOUSE. MAYBE IF THERE WAS A SEQUEL SHE COULD REDEEM HERSELF,AFTER ALL THAT SHE DID TO MAKE THE $$$$$ IT WAS JUST DOWNRIGHT IDIOTICAL FOR THE END TO HAPPEN THE WAY IT DID!!!!! AZAREL PLEASE REDEEM UR MAIN CHARACTER W/ A SEQUEL!!! UR STILL THA BOOOOMB!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doing His Time (Who Said Dating A Baller Was Easy?); Author: Visit Amazon's Nichelle Walker Page; Review: I LIKED THIS BOOK AND IS PATIENTLY WAITING FOR THE SEQUEL. I'M TORN BECAUSE THE STORY LINE WAS VERY GOOD, I JUST HATED THE CHARACTER BECAUSE. SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS SO HOOD YET SHE APPEARED TO ME AND ANYONE WHO READS THIS BOOK AS JUST PLAIN STUPID. I MEAN HOW MANY WARNING SIGNS DID SHE NEED. TO THE AUTHOR EXCELLENT JOB.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thugs Ain't No Fun at All; Author: Visit Amazon's J. Gail Page; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK, IT SHOWED THAT MEN,HAVE FEELINGS TO ,AND THAT SOMETIMES WOMEN CAN BE SO UNFORGIVEN, ROUGH ON A MEN THAT THE MAY MISS OUT ON A THEIR SOUL MATE. I MET THE AUTHOR,SHE WAS A VERY PLEASANT YOUNG LADY,WILLING TO HELP A STRUGGLING AUTHOR ( MY HUSBAND)!!! I JUST ABSOLOTLY LOVE THUG LOVING!!!! I READ BOTH BOOKS TWICE ALREADY!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sincerely Yours (True 2 Life Street); Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: MS CRYSTAL VINSON'S REVIEW SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY!!!! I DON'T KNOW WHICH BOOK SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT ,BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T MR BANKS. I'VE READ ALL OF HIS BOOKS AND WAS ABUNDANTLY ENAMORED WITH EACH ONE. THIS BOOK IN PARTICULAR WAS DEAR TO MY HEART,BECAUSE SIN DID STUPID S*** AND SUAVE STILL HAD HER BACK!!!!! U JUST DON'T GET THAT ALOT IN REAL LIFE,MEN DON'T FORGIVE AS EASILY AS WOMEN!! IWOULD HOPE TO MEET THE AUTHOR ONE DAY TO PICK HIS BRAIN, OR BE IN THE PRESENCE OF A LITERARY GENIUS!!!! HE AND KWAN ARE MY MALE FAVORITES!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tommy Good Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Leondrei Prince Page; Review: THIS PARTICULAR BOOK I WAITED FOR, I LOVED THE AUTHOR'S OTHER BOOK SO NATURALLY THIS ONEWAS NEXT. I'M HAPPY TO REPORT THAT IT WAS $$$ WELL S PENT WHEN I PURCHASED THIS ONE KEEP ME ON POINT, NEVER A DULL MOMENT!!! TO THE AUTHOR DON'T STOP DOING U BOO-BOO!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MVP (Murder Vengeance Power); Author: Visit Amazon's Jihad Page; Review: FOR SOME REASON,I COULD NOT GET INTO THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOK. MY THOUGHTS ARE, IT WAS TOOO MUCH GOING ON IN THE BEGINNING ,WHICH HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT THE STORY WAS ABOUT!!!! JONATHAN MADE A GANG OF ENEMIES, I LOVED THE COLTRANE CHARACTER , A COMPASSIONATE,GULLIBLE DRUG DEALER, WITH A MORALS(GO FIGURE). THE ENDING WAS FAR LEFT,VERY UNEXPECTED!!! WHAT HAPPENED TO COLTRANE AND MILES AT THE END??? U LEFT US HANGING THERE,U KNOW WITH OUR GOVERNMENT ANYTHING COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THEM. ALL IN ALL THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT READ,I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pipe Dream: A Novel (Strivers Row); Author: Visit Amazon's Solomon Jones Page; Review: IT IS VERY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS MR. JONES 1ST BOOK ( NO WAY)!!!! I MEAN THIS BOOK HAD ME ANGRY ,CRYING, SMILING, CRYING SOME MORE!! WOW MR JONES U R TRULY A GENIUS AND THIS HAS TO BE WHAT GOD WANTED U TO DO. U EXCEED MANY!!! THIS BOOK MADE ME FOREVER UR FAN ,THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST THAT IVE READ ,PLEASE BELIEVE IT!!! I HAVE READ LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF THEM!!! U R MY FAVORITE,U REP PHILLY TO THE FULLEST!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven's Fury (G UNIT); Author: Meta Smith; Review: I FEEL THAT THIS BOOK WAS ALRIGHT ,I LIKED THE STORY LINE. IT JUST SEEMED LIKE AT THE END THE STORY WAS RUSHED TO BE PUT TOGETHER. I FELL THAT IT WAS A LITTLE DIAPPOINTING THAT HEAVEN WAS SO NAIVE!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grindin': A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Santiago Page; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH, SO OFTEN WHEN WOMEN WRITE ABOUT GANSTA GIRLZ, THEY OVER DO IT. THIS BOOK SHOWED THAT KEN-KEN WAS A STRONG SISTA,FROM VERY STRONG FAMILY BACKGROUND,YET SHE HAD AND WASN'T ASHAMED TO SAY SHE HAD ALOT OF INSECURITIES. THE GIRL WENT THROUGH SOME THANGS,ANYONE WOULD HAVE LOST THEIR MARBLES AS WELL!! MS SANTIAGO I DIDN'T HAVE GREAT EXPECTATION FOR THIS BOOK ,YET I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY AT HOW WELL THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN!!!! MAY U CONTINUE TO PROSPER SPIRITUALLY AS WELL AS FINACIALLY!!!GOD BLESS U MUCH!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In My Hood Part 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Endy Page; Review: I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE THE 1ST BOOK!!! THE SECOND IS AS EQUALLY GOOD,I ANTICIPATED IT TO, AND IT WAS BEYOND MY EXPECTATION!! NETTIE'S ENTIRE FAMILY WAS CURSED,DOOMED JUST PLAIN RIDICULOUS. TO ANYONE BUYING THIS BOOK U MUST GET PART ONE, BECAUSE IT REFERS BACK TO IT A LOT!!! EXCELLENT READ U WON'T BE WASTING UR LOOT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Tyrone Wallace Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO ENTERTAINING I READ IT BACK TO BACK TWICE!!!!!!!! ANYONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT READ THIS IS UR BOOK!!!! THUG LOVING AND HUSTLING OUT OF CONTROL!! THE STORY LINE HERE IS SO WELL PUT TOGETHER THAT U WOULD THINK THIS WAS A TRUE STORY! REAL TALK!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Players Got Played; Author: Rechella; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO ACTION PACKED ,I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE HALF THE S*** THAT WAS GOING ON,I MEAN BACK TO BACK!!! VERY EROTIC,SHAMLESS,EXCITING THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE!!! IT TOUCHED HOME FOR ME AND IT MADE ME THINK AND RETHINK SOME CONSEQUENCES TO SOME DECISIONS THAT I HAD MADE!!! KUDOS TO THE AUTHOR !!! THE BEST $$$ I SPENT THIS YEAR!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Only You (The Graysons, Book 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Francis Ray Page; Review: I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS AN INTENSE LOVE STORY, BLADE WAS A TORTURED SOUL,I'M GLAD THE STORY WAS WRITTEN AS IT WAS ! THE AUTHOR IS VERY GIFTED IN WRITING , REAL LIFE,BELIEVABLE WORK . EXCELLENT JOB TO THE AUTHOR, I WILL BE READING A LOT MORE OF HER WORK!!!! IT WAS A PLEASANT DIVERSION FROM MY USUAL URBAN GANGSTER THUGGED OUT READING!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harlem on Lock; Author: Karne Williams; Review: THIS BOOK WAS A VERY GOOD READ!! THE AUTHOR SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF HERSELF, FOR A JOB WELL DONE!! ACTION PACKED, EROTIC,HEART WRENCHING!!! A LOT WENT ON WITH HARLEM, I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE MENTALLY ENDURED,BUT SHE CAME THROUGH ,EXCELLENTLY. I ESPECIALLY LIKED THE PART WHEN SHE FORGAVE WHO SHE THOUGHT WAS HER FATHER!!! THE ONLY CRITICISM THAT I HAVE IS SOMETIMES WHEN THE GANGSTER WERE TALKIN IT JUST SOUNDED CORNY,STUFF U WOULD NEVER HEAR A MAN SAY, YET ALONE A THUG!!! OVERALL I WOULD BUY THIS BOOK AGAIN FOR SOMEONE ELSE!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ride or Die Chick: The Story of Treacherous and Teflon; Author: Visit Amazon's J.M. Benjamin Page; Review: FIRST OFF TO THE AUTHOR U THE TRUTH WITH THIS URBAN FICTION S***!!!! ON MY MU FU**** WORD, I'M GOING TO PUSH THIS BOOK EVERY WHERE I GO!! I MEAN DAMN MAN U GOING HARD ON THIS ONE! I THINK I READ ANOTHER BOOK OF UR'S, I'M NOT DRAWLING , BUT U MADE A NAME FOR YA SELF ON THIS ONE!!! I DON'T DON'T LIKE TO TELL THE STORY,BUT THIS BOOK WAS RAW, REAL AND WORTH MY TIME AND $$$$, AND THAT'S WHAT I LOOK FOR WHEN I BUY MY BOOKS!!! I JUST WISH THE ENDING WAS DIFFERENT!!!( THAT'S THE FEMALE IN ME TALKING??) I ALSO WISH THERE COULD BE A SEQUEL!!!! BIG UPS TO THE AUTHOR, U DEFINITELY DID THE DAMN THANG!!! KEEP EM COMING!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk of the Town; Author: Visit Amazon's Tonya Ridley Page; Review: THIS BOOK HAD A AWESOME STORY LINE,I COULDN'T TAKE ANYTHING AWAY FROM IT. IT TO ME WAS A LITTLE CORNY AND OVER DONE. I KNOW I'M GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN HERE( AS FAR AS OTHER REVIEWERS),BUT I WAS NOT IMPRESSED!!! THIS IS MY EXAMPLE OF WHEN A FEMALE WRITES A BOOK, AND OVERPLAYS THE FEMALE MAIN CHARACTERS ROLE (MYA)!! I MEAN GIVE ME A BREAK,IT JUST WASN'T FEASIBLE TO ME,I KNOW IT WAS FICTION, BUT GIVE ME A BREAK,SHE KILL'D FOR DUMB S***, AND WANTED TO BE RESPECTED AS A GANGSTRESS!!!PLEASE!!NEVER EVEN THOUGHT OUT HER ACTION ALWAYS IMPULSE(FOOLISH),CONTRADICTING HER REASON FOR BETRAYAL!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Got Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Leslie Esdaile Page; Review: THE FEW LOVE STORIES THAT I'VE READ ARE PULLING ME IN! THIS PARTICULAR STORY WAS REAL, EROTIC AND DOWN RIGHT A EXCELLENT, FAST PACED STORY!!! THIS STORY WILL HOLD UR ATTENTION, FEELING WAYS U SHOULDN'T BY JUST READING A BOOK!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MS ESDAILE I'LL DEFINITELY BUY MORE OF UR BOOKS!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desperate Hoodwives; Author: Meesha Mink and De'Nesha Diamond; Review: I THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK, I DIDN'T ENJOY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK BUT IT WAS VERY INTERESTING.I'M GLAD I BROUGHT IT!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Dippin'; Author: Visit Amazon's Allison Hobbs Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING,SO MANY TWIST OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR (CRAZINESS)!!!! SHANE WAS TO THE LEFT WITH AGGRESSIVNESS,WHILE TARIQ WAS WAY TO THE LEFT WITH BEING SUBMISSIVE!!! EXCELLENT READ, THE AUTHOR DID A WONDERFUL JOB IN WRITING AND KEEPING THIS STORY INTRIGUING,COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN!!!!!!! I DIDN'T LIKE THE ENDING, BUT ABSOLUTLY LOVE THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Playgirls; Author: Visit Amazon's Daaimah S. Poole Page; Review: I HAVE READ BOOK(S) FROM ALL OF THESE AUTHORS,SO I KNEW THAT I WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!! I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED !!! I HOPE THAT WHAT ANOTHER REVIEWER WROTE IS TRUE , THAT THERE'LL BE A SEQUEL!!!!! IT'S FUNNY AND REAL HOW ALL OF THESE WOMEN ACTED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER BEFORE THEY GOT TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER !!!!! THEIR LOVE LIVES WHEWWWW!!! I LOVED THAT THEY ALL WERE EXPERIENCING NEW BEGININNGS!!!!! THIS BOOK WAS VERY ENJOYABLE, HAD U CRACKING UP, FEELING EMBARASSED FOR THE MAKE BELIEVE CHARACTERS!!! PLEASE HURRY WITH UR SEQUEL!!!!! OTHER POTENTIAL READERS IT'S WORTH UR TIME AND $$$$!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Lady; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Weber Page; Review: I WAITED PATIENTLY FOR THIS BOOK TO BE REDUCED IN PRICE, SINCE I BUY ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 5 BOOKS BIWEEKLY. I FINALLY GOT IT FROM THE FREE LIBRARY,AND BOY DID I FEEL LIKE A CHEAPSKATE!! THIS BOOK WAS WELL WORK WHAT AMAZON IS CHARGING,IT WAS VERY COMICAL,EROTIC,AND HEART TUGGING!!! ILOVED HOW IT ENDED,AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!!! IAM DEFINITELY GOING TO PURCHASE IT FOR MY PERSONAL LIBRARY!!!! I KNEW U WERE GOOD, BUT DAMN!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fever; Author: Visit Amazon's Geneva Holliday Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH, THAT I HATED THAT IT HAD TO END!!! I WILL BE LOOKING INTO MORE OF MS. HOLLIDAY'S BOOK!!!! I LOVED THE FRIENDSHIPS THESE 4 PEOPLE SHARED,AND THE LOVE ,AND FUN THEY FOUND AND MADE!!!! EXCELLENT READ!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Den of Sin; Author: Storm; Review: THIS WAS THE WORST REVIEW THAT I'VE GIVEN SO FAR,DEFINITELY NOT WHAT I HOPED THE BOOK WAS ABOUT!!!! I ENJOY MOST EROTIC SCENES IN YOUR AVERAGE BOOK ,BUT SOME OF THE STUFF SHE WROTE ABOUT WAS DOWN RIGHT TRIFLING, NASTY, DISGUSTING. I HAVEN'T FINSHED THIS BOOK YET,I'M FORCING MYSELF TO.THE BOOK HAS NO STORY LINE,NO DEBT!!! I'LL READ MORE I'M NOT EVEN 1/2 WAY THROUGH!!! THIS BROAD WOULD F*** A DOG ( GROSS)!!! NOTHING SENSUAL, JUST UTTERLY DISPICABLE!!!!! OKAY I CHANGED IT FROM 2 1/2 STARS, BECAUSE 125 pages INTO THE BOOK IT STARTS GETTING INTERESTING AND BECAME WHAT I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS ABOUT !!! IT SHOULDN'T TAKE TIL HALF WAY THOUGH TO GET YOUR INTEREST!! I FOUGHT OFF THE DESIRE TO TRASH THIS BOOK SO MANY TIMES, THAT IT TOOK AWAY FROM ME ACTUALLY STARTING TO LIKE IT IN THE END!!! TO THE AUTHOR I GUESS PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One G-String Short of Crazy; Author: Visit Amazon's Desiree Day Page; Review: I AM THOUROUGHLY FEELING THIS BOOK, I LOVED THE TWINS LIBERATING VIEWS IN THEIR SEXUALITY!!! MY FAVORITE WAS AISHA !!!!! THEY DEFINITELY COMPLIMENTED EACH OTHER!!!!!! TARIK,AND DERRICK WERE THE BEST!! I WOULD ABSOLUTLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!! ONCE U PICK IT UP IT'S HARD TO PUT DOWN!!!! IT WAS DEFINITELY WORTH MY $$$$; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Chance (Urban Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Darrien Lee Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO WELL WRITTEN, I ACTUALLY SAW IT AS A MOVIE!!!! I LOVED HOW THEY ACCEPTED KEYTONE AS A BROTHER !!! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!!!!! I FEEL THAT I SAID TOO MUCH,I DON'T LIKE TELLING THE STORY,BECAUSE I FEEL THAT YOU'LL GET BETTER ENJOYMENT IF YOU READ IT YOURSELF!!!!! BUY IT AND ENJOY!!!!!!!! DEFINITELY A MUST READ!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feel The Fire (Arabesque); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrianne Byrd Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL,THE RELATIONS AND RELATIONSHIP THESE 2 INDIVUALS SHARED WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! I KNOW THAT THIS IF FICTION ( MAKE BELIEVE) BUT DAMN HOW I GOT CAUGHT UP!!! I DON'T KNOW IF I'M P.M.S.ING OR WHAT, BUT THIS BOOK HAD ME GOING THROUGH THE SAME EMOTIONS AS THE CHARACTERS !!! TOO INTENSE!!! TO THE AUTHOR I LIKE YOUR STYLE!!! I'LL DEFINITELY BE CHECKING OUT MORE OF YOUR BOOKS AS WELL AS YOUR PROFILE PAGE, THE MEN GURRRRL!!!!!! TO EVERYONE OUT THERE THE BOOK IS SOMETHING SPECIAL,LOVELY!!!! THE PROFILE IS THA BOOOMMM!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caught em Slippin; Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO ENTERTAINING, THAT I READ IT 2 YRS AGO,AND IS STILL HYPED ABOUT IT!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS AUTHORS WRITINGS!!!! HE CAN DO NO WRONG!!! THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THIS BOOK WAS VERY SELFISH, AND CONNIVING!!!!!! ONE OF MY TOP 5 FAVORITES!!!! EXCELLENT JOB AS USUAL!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Streets Love No One; Author: Rl; Review: I ENJOYED READING THIS BOOK,EVEN WITH ALL THE TYPOS!! I WANTED TO GIVE IT 3 1/2 STARS,BECAUSE I FELT THAT A LOT OF UNNESSARY VIOLENCE OCCURED!!! I LOVED THE FACT THAT RUSSELL MADE IT OUT OF THE GAME,SUCCESSFULLY!! REBEL AND HIS RIDE OR DIE WERE FIERCE!!!! GOOD READ!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sugar Walls; Author: Visit Amazon's Brittani Williams Page; Review: I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE OTHER REVIEWERS READ ,BUT I FIND THIS BOOK VERY BORING,NO STORYLINE,AND JUVENILE!!!! I HATE TO BE HARSH, BUT WHO WROTE THIS AN 8 YR OLD!!! I WAS ANTICIPATING SOOOO MUCH MORE!!!! THE MAIN CHARACTER WAS A SCATTER BRAIN HOW CAN U BUILD ON THAT!!!!!! DON'T WASTE UR $$$$, I'M SO SORRY THAT I DID!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones; Author: Visit Amazon's Moses Miller Page; Review: MOSES MILLER,I'M HONORED TO HAVE U AS AN AMAZON FRIEND!!!! U HAVE MADE ME VERY PROUD,IN TURN BE VERY PROUD OF URSELF!!!!! AMAZING WORK ,TRYING TO TRACK DOWN THE SEQUEL, I AM NOW A VERY PLEASED FAN!!!! PEOPLES DON'T SLEEP ON THIS JEWEL,U'LL GET DEFINITELY GET UR $$$$ WORTH!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Grooms And A Wedding (Kimani Romance); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrianne Byrd Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH ,BECAUSE IT HAD ME LAUGHING AT THE ALMOST WEDDING SCENE (HILARIOUS)!! THE MAIN CHARCTER AT TIMES HAD ME VERY ANGRY ,ALONG WITH HER FATHER AND RANDALL!!!! I CHEERED BECAUSE SHE HAD AN AWESOME FRIEND (KERI) WHO STOOD UP FOR HER EVEN WITH ULTERIOR MOTIVES,AS WELL AS MAKING THE DECISION TO HAVE THE 1 NIGHT STAND !!!!!THIS BOOK WAS AN ALL AROUND A GREAT READ!!!! MS BYRD KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!!!! YOU'VE MADE A FAN OF ME!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Trophy Wife; Author: Ashley and JaQuavis; Review: I'M VERY UP ON THE TWO OF YOU'RE WRITING SKILLS!!!!!! I 'M A FAN FOR LIFE OF THE BOTH OF U TOGETHER OR APART!!! U GUYS ARE TRULY AMAZING!!! OH MY GOD!!!! YOU HAD MY HEART IN MY F***ING MOUTH WHEN PEANUT LET OFF(U KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT) I DON'T LIKE TELLING THE STORY BUT YO THIS BOOK IS FIYAAH!!!! F*** WHAT U HEARD I'M AMPED DA F@#% UP AND I'M ALMOST AT THE END!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE KEEP EM COMING!!!! TO ANYONE WHO LOVES TO READ AND YOU'LL MOS DEFINITELY GET YOUR $$$ WORTH THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU !!! GO AN BUY IT !!!!!! DID I TELL U HOW MUCH I ENJOYED THIS BOOK!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passin'; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen E. Quinones Miller Page; Review: I THOUGHT THAT THIS ENTIRE BOOK WAS INTERESTING SUCH AS, HOW WE'RE TREATED IN THE CORPORATE WORLD AS WELL AS TOWARDS EACH OTHER!!!!! I NEVER KNEW THAT A PEOPLE DID THIS SORT OF THING NOWADAYS!!! THE BOOK TO ME WAS OK AND I GO ALONG WITH ANOTHER REVIEWER, I TOTALLY OVERESTIMATED THIS BOOK,I WAS ANTICIPATING MUCH MORE( OH YEAH HER HUSBAND WAS A JERK)!!! THE AUTHOR IS EXCELLENT , IT'S JUST I'M NOT TOTALLY FEELIN THIS BOOK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler; Author: Visit Amazon's Azie Faison Page; Review: THIS AUTHOR HAS BEEN THROUGH HELL AND BACK, WHAT WITH THE LOSS OF SO MANY FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES!!!! I AM SO VERY PROUD OF THE FACT THAT YOU ARE NOT GLORIFYING YOUR FORMER LIFE,BUT YOU ARE UPLIFTING YOUR FAITH AND I APPLAUD YOU FOR THAT!!!!!I REALIZE IT PROBABLY TOOK A LOT TO DIVULGE ALL THE INFORMATION THAT YOU DID,RELIVING THE PAIN OF THE DEATHS, THE ATTEMPT OF YOUR OWN LIFE,AS WELL AS HAVING THE COURAGE TO LEAVE THE FAST MONEY BEHIND AS YOU'VE SAID IT'S VERY ADDICTIVE!!!! A COPY OF THIS BOOK SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ALL OUR STREET VENDORS,I'M SURE SOME OF THEM NEED TO BE ENLIGHTENED AS WELL!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Block Party 3: Brick City Massacre; Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: I HAD WAITED FOR THIS BOOK OR ANY BOOK FROM THIS PARTICULAR AUTHOR FOR A WHILE NOW, HE IS MOST DEFINITELY 1 OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS, I LOVE THE AUTHOR'S MINE , HIS LINGO, HIS PERSONA!!!!! I AM NOT SURPRISED THAT HE BLEW ME AWAY WITH THIS BOOK,BUT FOR SOME REASON IT TOOK ME FOREVER TO FINISH READING THIS BOOK,NOW I KNOW THE REASON WHY IT'S CALLED SAVORING, I DIDN'T WANT IT TO END!!!!! I LOVED DRE'S CHARACTER IN THIS BOOK,THE MAYOR IS THE S#@%!!!! TONE THE LAWYER HE'S THE S%$# AS WELL!!!! MUMIT DAMN MAN ,LATIF I'M GLAD HE WENT OUT,HE WAS STARTING TO MAKE SUCKA MOVES (GETTING HIGH)!!!! I'M GLAD YOUNG CASH DIDN'T GIT IT!!!!! MAN I COULD GO ON FOR DAYS WITH THIS BOOK !!!!OH YEAH HE'S DEFINITELY HAS TO WRITE A BOOK IN WHICH TRAUMA GIT DEALT WITH, DON'T LET HIM WALK!!!!THANKS FOR THE UPDATES OF PRIOR CHARACTERS OF OTHER BOOK SHY AND SINCERE (MY FAVORITE)MIRANDA ( CAUGHT EM SLIPPIN) MY ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T HAVE ME WAITING FOR TOO LONG FOR THE NEXT HOT JOINT!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pitbulls In A Skirt (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Mikal Malone Page; Review: I NEVER HEARD OF THE AUTHOR, I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S HIS 1ST BOOK, BUT I DO KNOW THAT IT'S A WINNER!!! CAPTIVATING,INTRIGUING,EXCITING I COULD GO ON!!! I LOVE HOW THE AUTHOR DEPICTED THESE WOMEN GROSSLY IN LOVE WITH THEIR MEN ,BUT NOT WEEK MINDED!!!THESE WOMEN HANDLED THEIR BUSINESS,AND FAMILIES,AND WERE GREATLY UNDERESTIMATED.THEIR MEN BETRAYED AND SLEPT ON THEM AND THEY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED!!!! KUDOS TO THE AUTHOR FOR NOT OVER DOING IT WITH THE WOMEN!!!!!! I WILL DEFINITELY BE LOOKING OUT FOR MORE OF YOUR BOOKS!!!! TO OTHER READERS PLEASE PLEASE DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXCELLENT READ!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sexy/Dangerous; Author: Visit Amazon's Beverly Jenkins Page; Review: I INITIALLY BROUGHT THIS BOOK AS A SEQUEL TO DEADLY SEQUEL,AS IN THE FIRST ONE I WAS DEFINITELY PLEASED WITH THIS BOOK!!!! I THOUROUGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO LOVES EXCITEMENT,LUST, AND A REAL LIKE STORY!!!!! THE FEMALE MAIN CHARACTER WAS DYNAMIC!!!! THE MALE MAIN CHARCTER WAS THE EPITOME OF A MALE MATE!!!!! EXCELLENT READ!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reasonable Doubt; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Anthony Page; Review: I GOT SOOOO CAUGHT UP IN THIS BOOK, THAT I LAUGHED AND CRIED AND GOT ANGRY AS HELL!!!! I MEAN TO SOME EXTENT I CAN RELATE THOROUGHLY WITH THIS CHARACTER ( EVEN THOUGH IT'S FICTION) . I DIDN'T GO THROUGH HALF OF WHAT SHE DID ( CAUSE AIN'T NOBODY KICKING THIS A**), BUT ON THE MENTAL YEAH I CAN RELATE!!!! IT WAS SO GOOD AND INTENSE TO ME THAT IT INSPIRED ME TO DO SOMETHING THAT I'VE BEEN WANTING TO DO FOR DOUBLE DIGIT YEARS!!!!!SHOUT OUT AND A HUGE THANKS TO THE AUTHOR U HAVE A FAN FOR LIFE, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!!! I WISH THAT I COULD GIVE IT 50 STARS( TEN FOLD) TO THIS BOOK OF ENLIGHTENMENT!!!!! I FUTHER APPECIATE THE FACT THAT THE AUTHOR IS A MAN DROPPING JEWELS TO FEMALES!!!!!! DON'T LOSE YOURSELF OR YOUR FOCUS FOR A MAN, IN THE END WILL SOME (MEN) OF THEM APPRECIATE YOU OR YOUR DEED??? THINK ON IT, U DON'T LIKE YOUR ANSWER , THEN STEP!!!! SEE HOW CAUGHT UP I GIT !!!! PLEASE, PLEASE COP THIS PRECIOUS JEWEL!!!! I WONDER IF THE AUTHOR WROTE THIS BOOK WITH THE INTENTION ON CHANGING LIVES,OR JUST ENTERTAINMENT, WHATEVER THE REASON I'M BLESSED 100 FOLD BECAUSE OF IT!!! TO THE AUTHOR I HOPE U SEE THIS U'VE CHANGED MY LIFE!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: redeeming Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Francine Rivers Page; Review: MY SISTER PLEADED WITH ME TO READ THIS BOOK, SHE HAD AND ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!! I DIDN'T THINK THAT I WAS GOING TO BECAUSE, I'M NOT AS SPIRITUALLY MATURE AS SHE!!!!! I GOT THE BOOK ( JUST TO SHUT HER UP!!), AND LITERALLY WAS SHUT UP AND DOWN UNTIL I FINISHED IT!!! IT WAS SO INTERESTING AND CONSUMING THAT I LITERALLY LAUGHED ,CRIED, GOT ANGRY, MY HEART SWELLED AS MICHAEL CONTINUALLY SHOWED HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TIME AFTER TIME!!!!! THE SIZE OF THE BOOK DID INTIMIDATE ME IN THE BEGINNING, NOW I WAS THAT THERE WAS A SEQUEL!!!! THIS ONE IS FOR MY LIBRARY DEFINITELY!!!! THE PERFECT STORY OF GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!!!!! THIS BOOK IS ANOITED BY GOD HIMSELF!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!I TRULY DID!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flint, Book 1: Choosing Sides (Flint series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure Hernandez Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK A LOT, IT'S SAD BUT TRUE IN THE INNER CITY,HOW ALL YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS COULD BE SHOT DOWN IN ONE WRONG DECISION!!!!! THIS BOOK WAS SO DEEP THAT EVEN THE PARENTAL ROLES IN THE STORY WERE DESTROYED,HOW MANY PARENTS MET THEIR DEMISE BECAUSE OF THEIR CHILD'S BAD CHOICE(S) (DRUGS). IT WAS DEPRESSING BUT WELL WORTH MY TIME AND $$$$$$!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shyt List: Be Careful Who You Cross (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Reign (T. Styles); Review: THIS BOOK WAS THE MOST CRAZIEST,SPOOKIEST BOOK THAT I EVER READ!!!!THIS GIRL WAS A LUNATIC WITH A CAPITAL LUN!!!! IT WAS SO WEIRD THAT I ALMOST DIDN'T LIKE IT!!!!TO ME IT WAS KINDA WEAK,BUT I GAVE IT 3 STARS ON THE STRENGHT OF THE FACT THAT, IT (BOOK) DID KEEP MY ATTENTION. I AM BEING KINDA HARSH BECAUSE I DIDN'T HOW IT ENDED,BUT I WOULD READ THE SEQUEL!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girls From Da Hood 4 (No. 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley JaQuavis Page; Review: THESE 2 AUTHORS ALONG WITH A FEW MORE TO ME THAT CAN DO NO WRONG IN WRITING, I LUV THEIR STYLES AS PRINTED BEFORE TOGETHER OR APART,I'M A FAN FOR LIFE!!!SO DO YOURSELF A FAVOR GET DA BOOK MAANN!!!!I HAVE TO GIVE THIS OTHER AUTHOR HER PROPS(AYANA ELLIS), ALTHOUGH I'M NOT REALLY FAMILIAR WITH HER WORK, SHE BROUGHT IT, AND SHE DID DA DAMN THANG!!! SHE WAS AMONG 2 VERY TALENTED AUTHORS ,AND SHE HELD HER OWN!!!! I WILL DEFINITELY BE CHECKING FOR HER IN DA FUTURE!!! OH AND I'M ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE SEQUELS TO BOTH OF THE 1ST 2 STORIES!!!!! SIMPLY FIYAH!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Widow: A Novel (Nikki Turner Original); Author: Visit Amazon's Nikki Turner Page; Review: I DID ENJOY THIS BOOK ALOT!!!! IT HAD A LOT GOING ON WITH IT ,BUT I WAS EXPECTING MUCH MORE,MAYBE I WAS EXPECTING TOO MUCH!!!!!! I ENJOYED A LOT OF THIS AUTHOR'S WORK!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stick N Move; Author: Visit Amazon's Black Shawn Page; Review: I REALLY GOT INTO THIS BOOK!!!! I LOVED THE RELATIONSHIP YASMIN AND SCORCHER SHARED!!! IT DEFINITELY CAPTURED MY ATTENTION!!! DID IT HAVE TO END THE WAY THAT IT DID (DANG) !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Money, Power, Respect; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick S. Gray Page; Review: DID I SAY I LOVED THIS BOOK,I CAN'T SEEM TO SAY IT ENOUGH, THIS BOOK WAS REAL!!! I DO BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF YOUNG MEN OUT HERE IN THE GAME THAT IS NOT BUILT FOR IT!!!! I AM DEFINITELY GOING TO GIVE THIS BOOK TO MY SON,SO THAT HE CAN SEE THAT FAST $$$ NOT ALWAYS GOOD $$$$ AND IT COMES WITH A VERY HIGH PRICE!!!!!! I'M SORRY IT ENDED THE WAY IT DID, I JUST LOVED THIS BOOK, IT'S A MUST READ !!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pink Palace: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Marlon McCaulsky Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS IS THE S***!!!!! I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK ! TO THE AUTHOR IF THIS IS YOUR 1ST BOOK ,KEEP "EM" COMING!!! YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB!!!! I'LL BE LOOKING FOR AND SHOUTING OUT MORE OF YOUR JOINT(S)!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sistah for Sale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Miasha Page; Review: I WAS TO BE TOTALLY HONEST PLEASANTLY SURPRISED, I WASN'T EXPECTING THAT I WOULD LIKE THIS BOOK. I READ MOMMY'S ANGEL I WASN'T FEELING THAT BOOK AT ALL!!! THAT'S WHY I WAS SURPRISED THAT AS I BEGAN READING THIS BOOK I FOUND IT INTRIGUING, EROTIC,AND EXCITING I BARELY WANTED TO PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I WAS DONE!!! THE AUTHOR BLEW ME AWAY WITH THIS ONE,SO MUCH SO THAT I GOING TO CHECK OUT HER OTHER 2 BOOKS!!!! KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK, I'M PROUD THAT U ARE A NATIVE PHILADELPHIAN!!!U REP'D US WELL, GO A'HEAD AND POP YOUR COLLAR GIRL !!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tracy Brown Page; Review: I MUST ADMIT TO THE FACT THAT WHITE LINES WAS AN EXTREMELY GOOD BOOK,BUT I AIN'T GOING TO FRONT ON THIS ONE EITHER!!!!! THIS BOOK WAS SO WELL WRITTEN THAT I ALMOST LOST MY JOB WHILE READING IT,(REAL TALK) I JUST COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!! I LOVE HOW THE AUTHOR MAKES YOUR WAIT FOR THE TWO LOVER TO REUNITE, AND WHEN THEY FINALLY DO GET TOGETHER IT'S LIKE DAMN!!!I SOOOOO SOORY ABOUT ISH,I TRULY DIDN'T WANT THAT TO GO DOWN I WANTED HIM TO HOOK UP W/ ROBIN THAT, RIGHT THERE WOULDA BEEN THE ICING ON THE CAKE FOR ME!!! I THOUROUGHLY ENJOY THIS AUTHORS WORK AND ANTICPATE ANYTHING ELSE THAT SHE'LL PUT OUT. I WAS DEFINITELY NOT DISAPPOINTED, SHE BROUGHT IT LIKE I KNEW THAT SHE WOULD!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payback with Ya Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Wahida Clark Page; Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AT FIRST I DIDN'T REMEMBER THE 1ST BOOK,THEN AS THE AUTHOR TOLD THE STORY IT ALL CAME BACK!!!!!DAMN, I MEAN EVERYBODY WAS GETTING SOME GET BACK!!!!! IT HELD MY ATTENTION AND FEEL THAT I GOT MY $$$$ WORTH!!! I ALSO ENJO THIS AUTHOR'S WORK IMMENSELY!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Hood Chick's Story; Author: Visit Amazon's LaShonda DeVaughn Page; Review: I ALMOST DIDN'T WRITE MY COMMENT, MY MAMA ALWAYS TOLD ME IF U DON'T HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY, THEN DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!!! TO THE AUTHOR KEEP AT IT, YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DO BIGGER,MUCH BETTER READS !!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Sticky Situation; Author: Visit Amazon's Kiki Swinson Page; Review: I WASN'T FEELING THIS ONE , I DON'T KNOW IF I'M READING TOO MUCH AT ONCE OR WHAT! THIS BOOK JUST NEVER REALLY HELD MY ATTENTION (SORRY)!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Girlz 4 Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Holmes Page; Review: EXCELLENT READ, I LOVE THE 1ST ONE, AND THIS BOOK WAS JUST AND GOOD!!!I READ SEVERAL BOOKS FROM AUTHORS OR SEQUELS THAT I HAD HIGH EXPECTATIONS 4, ALONG WITH THIS BOOK AS WELL, THIS WAS THE ONLY BOOK THAT CAME CLOSE 2 MEETING MY EXPECTATIONS I LOVE THE AUTHORS WORK,AND HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Victoria's Secret (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Jason Poole Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK, GOT MY $$$ WORTH THE WHOLE NINE !!!! THIS BOOK SPOKE VOLUMES 2 ME, I DON'T KNOW IF THERE REALLY IS A LOVE AS DEEP AS THESE 2 SHARED, BUT I WOULD SURELY LIKE 2 EXPERIENCE IT ,NOT TO THE DEGREE OF WHAT SHE FELT SHE HAD TO DO ,JUST THE FEELINGS ASPECT OF BOTH PARTIES!!!!! IT HELD MY ATTENTION AND WAS TRULY A PAGE TURNER ,I ALMOST HATED THE END (DAMN)!!!!! COULD THERE BE A SEQUEL??? I SINCERELY WISH THAT THERE WILL BE!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flint, Book 2: Working Girls (Flint series, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure Hernandez Page; Review: THE BOOK WAS BETTER THAN THE LAST ONE ,A LOT OF REPETITIOUS STATEMENTS( JUST REPEATING THE SAME STUFF OVER AND OVER), IT WORK'D MY NERVES AT TIMES!!! THE AUTHOR IS TRYING TO BE SLICK FOR AS MUCH AS SHE'S REPEATING THE SAME THINGS FROM THE LAST BOOK ,SHE COULDA AND SHOULDA JUST WENT ON AND WROTE THE DAMN STORY IN ONE BOOK, AND IT WOULDA BEEN A MUCH BETTER READ!!!! I WANT'D TO JUST GIVE THIS BOOK A 2 1/2 STARS ,BUT CHANGED MY MIND. SHE WANTS TO DRAW THE STORY OUT TO MAKE MORE $$$ ON 3 BOOKS, WHICH SHE'LL LOSE OUT CAUSE THE NEXT TIME I SEE HER NAME ON A BOOK I'LL DEFINITELY BY PASS IT ,I DON'T AND WONT WASTE MY TIME OR CASH FATTENING HER POCKETS!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amongst Thieves: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Quentin Carter Page; Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS FAST PACED, EXCITING, INTRGUING NOVEL!!! THEIVES IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT, RAMON WAS A TRIP,BUT I LIKED HIS CHARACTER. YAWNI PLAYED HER POSITION, SHE WAS RIDE OR DIE,AS WELL AS A GO GETTER!!! JAYED ,JAYED, JAYED SOMETHING WAS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS GIRL!!!!GO OUT AND GET THIS READ IT'LL BE WELL WORTH IT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crave All Lose All; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick S Gray Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH SO, THAT I AM LOOKING FOR THE NEXT BOOK AND IT'S PROBABLY NOT FINISHED YET!!!! DAMN, I DIDN'T GET MUCH OF THE CRAVING PART, BUT THE LOSS WERE RIDICULOUS!!!! I BELIEVE IF EVERY DRUG DEALER READ THIS BOOK WE WOULD HAVE A LOT LESS DRUG DEALERS!!! THE GRAPHIC WRITING,MADE IT SEEM LIKE A TRUE STORY!!!!! I'VE READ A LOT OF THE AUTHOR'S WORK AND HE'S ALREADY ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS A PHENOM W/ "NASTY GIRLS"!!! ONE OF THE BEST IN URBAN FICTION!!!ACTION PACKED,REAL, EXCITING, DON'T SLEEP ON THIS BOOK NOR THE AUTHOR!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poison (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's K.D. Harris Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK ALOT,EVEN THOUGH THE MAIN CHARACTER DID DISASTROUS SCHEMING W/O THINKING OF THE CONSEQUENCE !!! HOW SIMPLE-MINDED WAS SHE!!! I ENJOYED IT BECAUSE SHE WAS ALWAYS DOING RIDICULOUS THINGS,YET SHE WAS TO ME A CLOWN,THAT NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY OF HER OWN ACTIONS!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE SO MANY GUYS FELL FOR HER,PROBABLY THINKING WITH THEIR LITTLE HEADS!!!!!!! TO READERS GET THIS BOOK SO THAT YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex, Sin & Brooklyn; Author: Visit Amazon's Crystal Lacey Winslow Page; Review: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS THAT I'VE READ THIS YEAR!!!! I MEAN IT'S BEEN A MINUTE SINCE I'VE GONE TO BED LATE BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO PUT A BOOK DOWN!!!!! I LOVED ALL THE STORY LINES THAT WERE GOING ON IN THIS BOOK ,SOME SEEMED SO REAL !!! I DON'T LIKE TELLING THE STORY,BUT BREEZY AND HER DAD WERE OUTRAGEOUSLY DEMENTED!!!! TO ANYONE READING THIS REVIEW, I'M NOT LYING TO YOU ,I KNOW YOU'LL ENJOY THIS BOOK AS MUCH AS I DID!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True to the Game (True to the Game Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's Teri Woods Page; Review: IN LIFE THERE WILL ALLLWAYS BE HATERS, I'M SO GLAD THAT I DIDN'T PAY ANY ATTENTION TO THOSE OTHER HATING A@# REVIEWERS!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK,TO ME IT WAS BETTER THAN PART 2!!! WHAT MORE COULD THEY ASK FOR, THE BOOK WAS ACTION PACKED, SUSPENSFUL,AND VERY EXCITING!!!! BUT THE MAIN PART I LOVED OF COURSE IS QUA AND GENA ALONE 2GETHER,I ONLY WISH THAT THERE WERE MORE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE 2!!!! I ESPECIALLY LOVED HOW IT ENDED!!! TO ANYONE WHO HASN'T READ THIS BOOK YET, GET IT, READ IT FOR YOURSELF!!! IF U CHECK MY OTHER REVIEWS U WOULD KNOW I KEEPS IT REAL, IF NOT ON MY WORD FIND OUT FOR URSELF!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Around the Way Girls 5 (No. 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Tysha Page; Review: THE 1ST 2 STORIES WERE VERY INTERESTING ESPECIALLY POUND CAKE, IT WAS ALMOST LIKE TRUE TO LIFE!!! THE VERY 1ST STORY ABOUT THE SISTERS WAS A GREAT READ ,JUST 2 GRIMEY TO BE BELIEVABLE!!!! THE LAST STORY I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE IT WAS A BUNCH OF NON-SENSE!!!! OVERALL IT WAS A GREAT READ!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gorilla Black: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Seven Page; Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK, AT A LOT OF POINTSIN THE BOOK, THE AUTHOR TOOK ME BACK TO MY CHILD HOOD!!!! A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN I'M USE TO ,BUT IT WAS AN EXCELLENT READ!!!!! I'D RECCOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Still Dirty: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Vickie M. Stringer Page; Review: RED WAS A DURTY M*&%$F@#$!%!!! SHE WAS A COLD HEARTED BIRD, POOR Q DIDN'T STAND A CHANCE WITH THIS TRIFLING BIRD!!!! BACON AND RED ARE A MATCH MADE FROM HELL!!!!! HOLY HYPOCRITE GOT JUST WAT SHE DESERVED ALMOST ,I'M GLAD SHE DIDN'T GET DA MAN!!! I'M GLAD HER MAN'S STORY ENDED THE WAY DAT IT DID!!!!I REALLY ENJOYED DIS JOINT!!!! IT'S WORTH YA $$$$!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Booty Call *69: Portrait of a Rebel; Author: Visit Amazon's Erick S Gray Page; Review: THIS BOOK IS A VERY GOOD READ,AND ALTHOUGH THE MAIN CHARACTER WAS VERY VAIN,SHE THOUGHT VERY LITTLE OF HERSELF ,BY SPREADING HERSELF AROUND THE WAY DAT SHE DID!!! I REALLY DID GET INTO THIS BOOK,IT WAS VERY EROTIC,SENSUAL AND CAPTIVATING!!! I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING LESS FROM THIS AUTHOR!!!!! PLEASE BUY DIS JOINT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jewel; Author: Visit Amazon's Beverly Jenkins Page; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK , FOR WHAT STARTED OUT AS A LITTLE WHITE LIE, TURNED INTO A VERY ROMANTIC ,BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY!!!! I'M NOT TOO FOND OF OLD WEST STORIES, THEY HAVE TO BE EXCELLENT FOR ME TO FINISH READING, THIS ONE DEFINITELY WAS!!!!! I REALLY DID ENJOY THIS BOOK AND IT DIDN'T TAKE ME LONG TO FINISH READING IT, I READ IT IN 2 DAYS!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stackin' Paper 2 Genesis' Payback; Author: Visit Amazon's Joy Deja King Page; Review: GENESIS IS MY DREAM MAN!!!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL!!!! MIGUEL 'S GOING TO HAVE TO GET OVER IT ,DA BES MAN WON!!!! PLEASE HURRY WITH THE SEQUEL!!!!! I WAS HYPED WITH HOW IT ENDED!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vendetta: Diary of a Kingpin's Daughter; Author: Visit Amazon's Lenaise Meyeil Page; Review: BREZELL IS 1 OF THE CRAZIEST CHARACTER I'VE EVER READ ABOUT BEFORE!!! THIS GUY WAS BEYOND HEARTLESS!!!THE BOOK WAS SO ENJOYING ,I READ IT IN A DAY!!!!! THIS IS MY 1ST FOR THIS PARTICULAR AUTHOR , I THINK ,I KNOW IT WON'T BE MY LAST!!!! GREAT BOOK!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With The Enemy; Author: Visit Amazon's Wahida Clark Page; Review: I'M NOT EVEN FINISHED READING THIS BOOK AND I KNOW THAT IT'S THE S@#!, THESE 2 AUTHORS WRITING ALONE ARE DYNAMIC,SO I KNOW TOGETHER THAT THE BROUGHT DA BIZZZNESSS!!!! THE 1ST STORY WHICH I FINISHED READING WAS EXCELLENT,THE MAIN CHARACTER WAS RIDICULOUSLY AN AIRHEAD OR SEVERELY GULLIBLE FOR A MAN( KREESHA)!!!! THE NEXT STORY SEEMS TO BE GOING IN DA SAME DIRECTION ONLY THIS LOW LIFE HAD HELP BY WAY OF A SO CALLED BEST GIRLFRIEND (SKEEZER,TENISHA)!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BOTH AUTHORS WORK,AND WILL READ ANYTHING DAT THEY PUT OUT !!!!! KEEP UP DA EXCELLENT WORK LADIES!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shameless Hoodwives: A Bentley Manor Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Meesha Mink Page; Review: I ACTUALLY LIKED THIS BOOK BETTER THAN THE 1ST ONE!!!! I ONLY WISH THAT I GOT MORE FOLLOW-UP INFO ON DA CHARACTER (S) FROM DA CHARACTERS INSTEAD OF MIZ OSCEOLA!!!! I LOVED HOW EVERY HOOD SITUATION TURN'D OUT EXCEPT WOO- WOO, I FEEL HER HUSBAND DIDN'T DESERVE WHAT HE GOT!!! ALL IN ALL I WOULD DEFINITELY RECCOMMED DIS BOOK !!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Those Jeans; Author: Chantel Jolie; Review: DON'T GET ME WRONG IT DOESN'T MEAN I DIDN'T LIKE THE BOOK,ACTUALLY I REALLY DID ENJOY IT,SO MUCH SO I FINISHED IT IN A COUPLE OF DAYS!!! I SAY SAD AND RIDICULOUS CAUSE I FIND THAT THIS WAS HARD TO BELIEVE THIS COULD EVER ACTUALLY HAPPEN ,ENGAGE YEAH, MARRIED GET DA #@!% OUTTA HERE!!!! GOOD READ, READERS PLEASE BUY SO THAT U CAN UNDERSTAND WHERE I'M COMING FROM,AS WELL AS ENJOY A GOOD READ!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gutter: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's K'wan Page; Review: K'WAN I AM FOR EVER YOUR FAN ALREADY ; EVE WAS THE SHOT, STREET DREAMS WAS MY FAVORITE, GANSTA,ALL OF YOUR BOOKS ARE UNDENIALBLY A READERS GOLD MINE!!!! NO ONE COULD EVER SAY THAT THEY DIDN'T GET THEIR $$$ WORTH FROM READING ONE OF YOUR BOOKS,AND YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN WIT DIS JAWN!!!!! I WAITED FOR THIS BOOK,AND KNEW IT WOULD BLOW ME AWAY!!!!YOU'RE GIFTED MAN, DON'T EVER LET ANYONE TELL U DIFFERENTLY ON KNOCK U OFF YOUR GRIND ( DEY HATERS,DON'T WASTE UR TIME OR ENERGY)!!!YOU KEEP THOUROGHLY ENTERTAINING YOUR READER!!!! I RESPECT AND APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT WHEN YOU PUT A BOOK OUT IT'S WELLLLLLL WORTH DA WAIT!!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR UR NEXT BLOCK BUSTER!!! PEACE!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forever; Author: Visit Amazon's Keisha Ervin Page; Review: I PICKED THIS BOOK UP ON A WHIM,JUST BECAUSE KEISHA ERVIN WROTE IT,AND I LOVE HER STYLE OF WRITING!!!!! I KNEW THAT THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO BE GOOD, NEVER EXPECTED IT TO TOUCH ME THE WAY THAT IT DID!!!! MOST OF HER BOOKS THAT I'VE READ HAS A TOUCH OF COMEDY IN IT , THIS IS WHAT I WAS EXPECTING, INSTEAD I WAS BLOWN AWAY WITH THE RAW EMOTIONS THAT I WAS EXPERIENCED,BUT WHEN THE FIRST TEARDROP HIT MY CHEEK I KNEW THAT I WOULD READ THIS LOVE STORY OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!! I CAN'T SEE HOW ANYONE (BUT A SERIOUS HATER) WOULD HAVE ANYTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK, I ONLY WISH THAT THERE WAS MORE TO READ!!!! TRULY, A LOVE STORY WORTH READING!!!! MS ERVIN HAS REALLY OUTDONE HERSELF WITH THIS PRECIOUS JEWEL!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keyshia and Clyde: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure E. Blue Page; Review: I THOUGHT THE LAST THUG LOVIN BOOK WAS DA S@#$( NO DIS TO DAT BOOK INTENDED),BUT DIS JAWN WAS FREAKING INCREDIBLE,ALL'S I'S CAN SAY IS DO'S YASELF A FAVA AND GIT DIS HERE BOOK!!!!I ABSOLUTELY ADORED THE STORY LINE, THE JEWELS THAT WERE DROPPED AND MOSTED ASSUREDLY THE ENDING, TO THE AUTHOR I'LL BE CHECKING FOR MORE OF YOUR BOOKS!!!! YOUR WRITING IS TRULY REMARKABLE,YOU SHOULD GET SOME TYPE OF REWARD FOR HIS BOOK!!! IT'S JUST DAT GOOD!!! CONGRATULATION, KEEP EM COMING!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell Razor Honeys (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Eyone Williams Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS SO RAW, DAT U COULDN'T HELP BUT ENJOY IT!!!! ACTION PACKED, NO BS!!! I KNOW, I KNOW IF YOU'VE READ SOME OF MY PRIOR REVIEWS, I STATED THAT I HATED BOOKS WHERE DA FEMALE CHARACTERS WERE OUT AND OUT SHOOT "EM" UP GANGSTA(BORING, CORNY),BUT DIS BOOK WAS DA TRUTH!!! KUDOS TO YOU MS WILLIAMS YOU DID DA DANG THANG WITH THIS BOOK !!!! I'M DEFINITELY CHECKING FOR YOUR FUTURE BOOKS AS WELL AS THE ONE BEFORE THIS ONE!!!!MS WILLIAMS PLEASE DON'T KEEP US WAINTING, BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU'RE GOING TO FOLLOW DIS JAWN UP!!!!!PLEASE DON'T KEEP US WAITING 2 LONG!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flint, Book 3: Back to the Streets (Flint Series, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure Hernandez Page; Review: I'M A VERY REAL PERSON,NOT PHONY OR CATTY, AND I'M GOING TO KEEP IT REAL WITH THE AUTHOR ,I KNOW THAT YOU'RE GRINDIN, BUT I FEEL THAT IN THE PROCESS OF YOU GETTIN YOUR GRIND ON YOU'RE ROBBING ME!!!THIS BOOK WAS OKAY SAME AS THE LAST, I FEEL THAT YOU COULD HAVE PUMPED MORE INTO THESE STORIES THAN YOU DID. I'M TRYING NOT TO WRITE A GUTTER REVIEW ,BECAUSE TOWARDS THE END OF THE BOOK IS WHAT I FEEL I SHOULD HAVE BEEN GETTIN FROM DA GATE!!!I BELIEVE DAT DA 1ST 40 PAGES OF DA BOOK WAS REWRITINGS OF BOOK 2 ( DAT'S F@$#'D UP)!! STRAIGHT NO CHASER I WANT TO BE DONE WITH THIS BOOK,ONLY THING IS ONCE I START READING A BOOK ,I'D LIKE FINISH IT, BUT DON'T GET IT TWISTED, BOOK 4 WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE DA END FOR ME REGARDLESS!!! THERE SHOULD BE NO FLINT 5,CAUSE THEN YOU'LL BE STRAIGHT PLAYING YOURSELF AS WELL AS YOUR READERS AND YOU SHOULDN'T WANT DISAPPOINTED READERS!!!! I ONLY WANT'D TO GIVE THIS BOOK 2 1/2 STARS!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Like Hallelujah; Author: Visit Amazon's Lutishia Lovely Page; Review: IT WAS EQUALLY AS GOOD AS THE 1ST BOOK!!!!! DEFINITELY WORTH YOUR $$$$ AND VERY ENTERTAINING!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nan: The Game of Trife; Author: Visit Amazon's Moses Miller Page; Review: MR MILLER YOU ARE ONE OF DA BEST STORYTELLERS THERE ARE,THERE ARE ONLY POSSIBLY A HAND FULL OF AUTHORS, THAT GET ME GOING THE WAY YOU DO!!!! THE WAY YOU HAD ME ON EDGE WHEN YOU GOT TO SUSPENSEFUL SITUATIONS( THE SHOOTOUTS) DAMN , I FELT LIKE A DAMN FOOL READING YOUR BOOK,BUT I ENJOYED IT ,AND IT WAS WORTH EVERY BIT OF WHAT I PAID($$$)FOR IT AND DA EMBARASSMENT I WENT THROUGH!!!! THANK YOU FOR ENTERTAINING ME SO DEFINITIVELY!!!! YOU ARE TOP OF LINE!!!! HURRY,HURRY, W/ PART 3 THE TRIFECTA????; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Wrecker; Author: Visit Amazon's Dwayne S. Joseph Page; Review: I KNEW WHEN I SAW THE AUTHOR NAME THAT THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO A T LEAST A GREAT READ, IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD THAT I COULD NOT, DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I FINISHED READING IT!!! SUSPENSEFUL,EXCITING,EROTIC, AN ALL AROUND EXCELLENT READ,THAT THOUROUGHLY HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION!!!! MR JOSEPH PLEASE BRING MY GIRL ( LISETTE) BACK , I KNOW YOU SAID THAT YOU DON'T LIKE SEQUELS BUT, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T LET THIS BE THE END OF HER SHE'S TOO GOOD OF A CHARACTER TO LET GO!!!! THANKS AND KEEP UP DA GOOD WORK!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Til It's Gone; Author: Visit Amazon's Dwayne S. Joseph Page; Review: THIS BOOK!!! THIS BOOK!!!! IT WAS NOTHING LIKE I'VE EVER READ, OMG!!!! THE AUTHOR DID HIS THANG W/ THIS BOOK,OMG!!!! I WON'T GIVE THE STORY LINE AWAY, BUT WE WOMEN MAKE THAT MISTAKE SO OFTEN, WE MAKE OTHERS SUFFER FOR PRIOR EXPERIENCES, I'M VERY GLAD STEPHEN DIDN'T CHANGE, THE STORYLINE , THE CHARACTERS, THE EMOTIONS, EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS EXCELLENTLY, WRITTEN AND THOUGHT OUT !!! JOB VERY WELL DONE MR JOSEPH I KNEW WHEN I SAW YOUR NAME THAT THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO BE A EMOTIONAL JOY,AND YOU NEVER DISAPPOINT,THANK YOU!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black & Ugly As Ever (The Cartel Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's T. Styles Page; Review: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BOOK FOR A WHILE,ANTICIPATING HOW GOOD THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO BE,AND I WASN'T DISSAPPOINTED!!!! I LOVED EVERTYHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!!! PLEASE GO OUT AND GET THIS BOOK!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thug Politics; Author: Visit Amazon's Dutch Page; Review: THIS WAS INDENIABLY ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS THAT I'VE EVER READ, I DID NOT WANT IT TO END!!!! I'VE READ SOME OF THE AUTHORS FORMER WORK,SO I WAS NOT SURPRISED THAT IT WAS A GREAT READ!!!!! THE CHARACTHERS, THE PLOT EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS BELIEVABLE,AND SEEMED LIKE REAL LIFE !!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR ,TREAT URSELF TO THIS BOOK, YOU DEFINITELY WONT REGRET IT!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crack Head II: Laci's Revenge: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Lennox Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK, IT WASN'T AS GOOD AS THE 1ST BOOK ,IT WAS ENJOYABLE JUST THE SAME.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Crossed; Author: Visit Amazon's Darrien Lee Page; Review: A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY, I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK!!! I WONDER IF LOVE AS THE COUPLE(S) IN THIS BOOK IS REAL, WOULD BE ABLE TO FIND SOMEONE TO LOVE ME UNCONDITIONALLY, WITH ALL MY BAGGAGE!!!! I'LL KEEP HOPE ALIVE AS I RECENTLY SEPARATE FROM MY POLICE OFFICER HUSBAND, DEJA VU LIKE A MOTHER@##@!@!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queen Bitch: Part 4 (Bitch Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Joy Deja King Page; Review: I AM NOT ,I REPEAT NOT A HATER, I WASN'T FEELIN THIS BOOK AT ALL!!!I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE SERIES AND IN MY PERSONAL OPINION, I FEEL THAT THIS BOOK IS THE WORST!!!! I ONLY GAVE IT A 3 STAR ON THE STRENGTH OF THE OTHER BOOKS. I MEAN THIS BOOK IS SOOOO UNREALISTIC THAT IT TOTALLY, TURNED ME OFF!!!! I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE TO SPEND THEIR HARD EARNED CASH ON!!!!IT'S TIME TO CALL THIS SERIES A WRAP,WHILE THE GETTING IS STILL GOOD!!! I HOPE SHE REDEEMS HERSELF WITH THE NEXT ONE , CAUSE SHE COULD OF LEFT THIS ONE ALONE!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heroine; Author: Visit Amazon's D. Mitchell Page; Review: I REALLY DID ENJOY THIS BOOK,IT WAS A GREAT READ!!!!!!!!IT HAD A LOT OF ACTION, SUSPENSE,AND A SURPRISE AT THE END!!! TO THE AUTHOR A GREAT JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another Woman's Husband; Author: Visit Amazon's Angel Mechelle Page; Review: THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT READ,AS I WAS READING THIS STORY I WAS LIKE DAANG, SOMEONE ELSE HAS BEEN THROUGH THE SAME FOOLISHNESS THAT I HAVE!!!!!!!!! OMG, THIS BOOK WAS SO FEESIBLE!!!! THERE S/B LITERALLY THOUSANDS OF WOMEN, WHOM THE AUTHOR WROTE ABOUT LITERALLY WORD FOR WORD THEY'RE DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP!!!!! CUDOS TO THE AUTHOR I ENJOOOOOOYED EVERY PAGE!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Love: K'wan Presents; Author: Visit Amazon's Sonny F. Black Page; Review: THIS BOOK WAS INTRGUING FROM THE BEGINNING, I LOVED THE CHARCTERS , THE ABUNDANCE OF ACTION!!! I DIDN'T LIKE HOW IT ENDED, (THAT'S THE MUSHY SIDE OF ME ) IT HAD ME REJOICING ,AND CRYING ,I STAYED EMOTIONAL!!! A GREAT READ!!!!!! OH AND THE REUNION, OMG, WHAT A REUNION, GREAT STUFF!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redemption; Author: Jacqueline Thomas; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK,IT WAS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN,W/ MOUNDS OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY,( I WISH I POSSESSED IT). IT WAS ENLIGHTENING AS FAR AS , HOW WE AS CHRISTIANS SHOULD CONDUCT OURSELVES !!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF AGAPE LOVE!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Diamond; Author: Visit Amazon's Brittani Williams Page; Review: I WAS INITIALLY ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THIS BOOK,CHOSE THIS BOOK OVER 4 OTHER BOOKS TO READ 1ST!!! I STARTED READING THIS BOOK AND REMEMBERED THAT I READ A BOOK FROM THIS AUTHOR PREVIOUSLY ( ANOTHER OKAY READ). I FEEL THAT THIS AUTHOR IS A VERY DULL WRITER ( NO UMPH!!) THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BOOK UNTIL THE VERY END. I'M NOT A HATER, ACTUALLY I'D RATHER BE CONGRATULATING, I JUST LIKE TO GET MY $$$$ WORTH, WITH A GOOD READ!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Possession; Author: Da'Neen Hale; Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK ,AND JUST AS SHE SAID A LOT OF YOU WOMEN ARE PROBABLY SAYING HUH,NEVER ME,NEVER SAY NEVER!!!! THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT FORMS OF ABUSE, I FIND THAT THE VERBAL AT TIMES IS TEN TIMES WORST THAN THE PHYSICAL ABUSE. I'M RECENTLY SEPARATED FROM MY HUSBAND,AND ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE HALF OF WHAT SHE DID I FELT HER PAIN. I COULD INTIMATELY RELATE TO THIS BOOK!!!!!! TO THE AUTHOR A JOB VERY WELL DONE!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Mix The Bitter With The Sweet; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory Garret Page; Review: I LAUGHED, I CRIED, I CURSED(LITERALLY), WHAT A GREAT READ!!!WHAT CAN I SAY, I'M USUALLY NOT AT ALL AN EMOTIONAL PERSON,BUT FOR SOME REASON (PMS) WHILE READING THIS BOOK I WENT THROUGH IT!!!!!! I CAN HONESTLY SAY THIS BOOK WAS WELL WORTH MY $$$$!!!! BIG UPS TO THE AUTHOR,YOU DID THE DANG THANG!!!!! I AGREE WITH ONE OF THE OTHER REVIEWER,AS A FEMALE YOUR BOOK COVER ARE EMBARASSING TO DISPLAY, IN THE FUTURE PLEASE TONE IT DOWN,MORE THAN LIKELY FEMALES ARE PROBABLY THE MAIN GENDER READING, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS $$$$ BECAUSE OF IT ( MY OPINION, NOT FACTUAL)!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Streets of New York: Volume One; Author: Anthony Mark; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK EVEN THOUGH IT WENT BACKWARD TOWARDS THE END. I AM INTRIGUED WITH WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN IN PART 2, SO I'LL DEFINITELY BE WAITING FOR IT!!!! I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF READING SOME IF NOT ALL OF THESE AUTHORS WORK. I WILL REFER OTHERS TO THIS BOOK, I SEE THAT ANOTHER BOOK (SAME TITLE ) ENCLUDING SHANNON HOLMES WILL BE COMING OUT SOON, I'LL EVEN CHECK THAT OUT,TO SEE WHAT CHANGES IF ANY WERE MADE.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Expensive Taste; Author: Tiphani; Review: MIRROR WAS WILD, SHE THOUGHT A LOT OF HERSELF,SHE WANTED EVERYTHING AND DIDN'T WANT TO WORK FOR NADA!!!!!!!IT WAS VERY ENTERTAINING CAN'T WAIT TO READ PART 2!!!!!!! GOOD JOB TO THE AUTHOR ,U DONE GOOD.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ulterior Motive (Urban Soul Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's Roy Glenn Page; Review: MR GLENN I'VE READ SEVERAL OF YOUR BOOKS AND LOVED THEM, YOUR CHARACTERS,YOUR STYLE. MIKE BLACK IS A HELLUVA GUY. I LIKE THE SUSPENSE THE DRAMAOF THIS BOOK, IT REALLY WAS A GOOD READ. TRY NOT TO WORRRY TO MUCH ABOUT THE SUMMARY ,ONCE YOU START READING ,THEY WON'T EVEN CARE!!!! YOU DID GOOOOD MANNNN!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cartel 6: The Demise; Author: Ashley & JaQuavis; Review: LET ME JUST SAY ,THE BOOK WASN'T EVEN OUT YET,AND I KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE AN EXCELLENT READ!!!!!!!! THESE 2 AUTHORS ARE PHENOMENAL WRITERS, I'VE READ JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT THEY'VE WRITTEN(IF NOT EVERYTHING) AND HAVE BEEN FLOORED AS WITH THIS HOT JOINT!!!!!! I SAID IT BEFORE AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN , TOGETHER OR APART I'M A FAN 4 LIFE OF BOTH OF THESE AUTHORS!!!! MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS TO BOTH THESE AUTHORS,AND THANKS FOR KEEPING ME THOUROUGHLY ENTERTAINED!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Playin' For Keeps; Author: Visit Amazon's Gregory Garret Page; Review: THIS BOOK CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE ,I WASN'T EXPECTING SUCH A GREAT READ,BECAUSE OF DA RAUNCHY COVER,BUT THANK GOODNESS,I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!!! THE BOOK WAS A PAGE TURNER, AND A TEAR JERKER!!!I REALLY ENJOYED IT, ONLY I WAS EMBARRASSED TO SHOW THE FRONT COVER, MAYBE THE AUTHOR COULD TONE IT DOWN A LITTLE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tommy Good Story II; Author: Leondrei Prince; Review: LET ME START OFF BY SAYING THAT I LOVE THIS AUTHOR'S WORK, HE WRITES HIS NOVELS SO REAL NO B S ING WITH HIM,AT TIMES A LITTLE TOO REAL!!! I JUST COULDN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS BOOK. WHAT A TALE, HIS NOVELS ARE ALWAYS VERY GRTTY,RAW,REAL!!!! I DIDN'T THINK THAT I WOULD ENJOY THIS BOOK AS MUCH AS I DID, PAYBACK IS A TRIP, SHE WAS A COLD SISTER THOUGH!!!!! GET THIS BOOK , PLEASE DON'T LET THIS TITLE DISCOURAGE YOU!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Day After Forever; Author: Visit Amazon's Willie Dutch Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH SO THAT I IMMEDIATELY GOT ON LINE TO SEE WHEN THE SEQUEL WOULD BE RELEASHED!!!!I HAVE A VERY BAD HABIT OF READING THE END OF THE STORY FIRST AND I WAS DEVASTATED WITH WHAT I READ, OF COURSE I WOULD CONTINEUE TO READ THE REST OF THE BOOK,AND I'M SO VERY GLAD THAT I DID!!!! I DON'T LIKE TELLING THE STORY BUT I LOVED WHAT HAPPENED TO SEVEN'S MOM, AND I ESPECIALLY ENJOYED HOW MIKO AND SEVEN MET!!!!!!KUDOS TO THE AUTHOR, YOU HAD A LOT OF PAYBACK GOING ON AND THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY WORTH THE $$$ I SPENT FOR IT!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of My Brother: The Battle For Supremacy on the Streets; Author: Visit Amazon's Zoe Woods Page; Review: I KNEW THAT THIS BOOK WAS GOING TO AT LEAST HOLD MY ATTENTION ,SEEING HOW IT WRITTEN ABT PHILLY, BUT NEVER IN A A ZILLION YEARS DID I THINK THAT I WOULD PICK UP THIS BOOK AND LITERALLY HATE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!! I'M TELLING YOU EXCITEMENT, EROCTIC, SUSPENSEFUL, READING THIS BOOK WAS LIKE BEING AT THE MOVIES!!! IT WAS REALISTIC, TO A CERTAIN DEGREE!!! I'M NOT ONE TO TELL THE STORY, I PROBABLY WON'T DO IT ANY JUSTICE!!!! THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK IS, RUN AND GIT IT (NOW)!!!! I'M SOOO GLAD THAT I BROUGHT PART 2 ALREADY!!!!!! I RESPECT AND APPRECIATE DA LOVE THAT THE AUTHORS EXPRESS TO ONE ANOTHER IT'S VERY REFRESHING AND ENCOURAGING TO ME AS A NEWLY SEPARATED FEMALE!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hood Rats: (Triple Crown Publications Presents); Author: Visit Amazon's E R McNair Page; Review: THIS IS MY STORY AS WELL AS MILLIONS OF YOUNG FEMALES IN THIS WORLD, THAT WAS SUROUNDED BY CRAZINESS OF DA HOOD,AND FRIENDS EASILY CAUGHT UP IN IT!!! I LOVED THIS STORY BECAUSE IT WAS SO REAL TO ME, I'VE FOUND MYSELF IN SEVERAL OF DA SAME SITUATIONS WITH MY CHILDHOOD FRIENDS. HOOD RATS A LITTLE HARSH (NEGATIVE), I WOULD NAME MY BOOK " DA BREAKS"!!! GREAT ENDINGS AND VERY ENTERTAINING, KUDOS TO THE AUTHOR!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood of My Brother II: The Face Off; Author: Visit Amazon's Zoe Woods Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK A LOT, IT WAS NO PART 1,BUT IT DID DA DAMN THANG!!!! I AM ANXIOUSLY AWAITING DA SEQUEL !!!!! I ALWAYS LOVE WHEN PHILLY AUTHORS BRING DAT FIYA!!!!!!! GO OUT AND GET THESE BOOKS,PART 1 AND PART 2!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pain Freak; Author: Gregory Gsrret; Review: IT'S SAD BUT IT'S TRUE, WOMEN EVERY DAY EXPERIENCE SOME ,MOST OR ALL OF THIS CRAP!!! I KNOW A FEMALE THAT'S BEEN WITH HER GUY FOR LIKE 30 YEARS!! I MYSELF HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED AS MUCH, BUT I WILL ADMIT I DID GO THROUGH SOME BS THAT WAS TOTALLY UNCALL'D FOR , AND I'M JUST GETTIN OUT AFTER ALMOST 13 YRS, AND I KNEW 3 MOS AFTER I MEANT HIM THAT HE WAS NOT FOR ME!!! IT'S A DAMN SHAME DAT THE AUTHOR IS A MAN!!!! MEN GET DOGGED TOO!!!! OH YEAH DA COVER IS TO ME RIDICULOUS AND EMBARASSING,WHAT DOES HER HIND PART HAVE TO DO WITH THE BOOK!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tommy Good Story II; Author: Leondrei Prince; Review: AGAIN I LOVE THE AUTHOR, HE IS AN GIFTED WRITER!!! HIS BOOKS ARE ALWAYS ACTION PACKED AND EXCITING!!! IT'S FUNNY HOW THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK KEPT THROWING HIS OWN NAME AROUND IN THE BOOK,HILARIOUS!!!!! THE ONLY THING I DISAGREE WITH IS DA VOO-DOO, GET DA HELL OUT OF HERE,WHAT YOU TRYING TO GET ON SOME HARRY POTTER STUFF, I AIN'T FEELING IT!!!!!!! A BIG PART OF WHY I PUSH YOUR NAME AND TITLES IS YOU A REAL DUDE,I KNOW SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT. I'M JUST NOT WITH IT!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raw: An Erotic Street Tale; Author: Visit Amazon's Shay Page; Review: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! TO EVERY AND ANYONE PLEASE GO OUT AND BUY THIS BOOK IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY THAT I SPENT FOR IT!!!! ESPECIALLY THE PART WHEN HUNTER AND LEGEND GOT INTO THE RUMBLE OVA CHASITIY!!!!!! GOOD,GOOD GOOD!!!!! PLS EVRYBODY JUST GET THIS BOOK SO THAT YOU CAN KNOW HOW MUCH OF A WONDERFUL READ IT IS!!!!!!! TO THE AUTHOR YOU'VE DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB, I'LL BE LOOKING FOR FUTURE TITLE FROM YOU!!!!!YOU'RE VERY TALENTED!!!! BEST WISHES ON A LOOONG CAREER IN WRITING!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prey for Love; Author: Leyton Wint; Review: I HATED THAT THIS BOOK HAD TO END, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY!!! I LOVED THE FACT THAT,HERE YOU HAD THIS HARD HEARTED CONTRACT KILLER, ACKNOWLEDING HIS WEAKNESS,VULNERABILITY,LOVE FOR A WOMAN!!! I LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT!!!! I PREY THERE'S A SEQUEL!!!!IT'S GOOD KNOW THAT MEN FEEL A LOT OF THE SAME, INSECURITIES,EMOTIONS THAT WE DO!!!KUDOS TO THE AUTHOR FOR A VERY EROTIC,SUSPENSEFUL,ENTERTAINING NOVEL!!!! PLEASE GO OUT AND PURCHASE THIS EXCELLENT READ!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Take This Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Candice Dow Page; Review: I THOUROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK,ALTHOUGH I BELIEVE THAT THE STORYLINE IS UTTERLY RIDICULOUS FOR 2 WOMEN TO SHARE A MAN WITH CHILDREN IN THE SAME HOUSE!!! A VERY INTERESTING STORY,I COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flint: Book 4: Resurrection; Author: Visit Amazon's Treasure Hernandez Page; Review: I AIN'T EVEN GOING TO HATE, U GOT A GOOD STORY LINE GOING HERE, BUT COME ON TREASURE YOU'RE FULL OF S$#@! I MEAN WHY U DRAGGING UR BOOK OUT LIKE DIS, DON'T YOU REALIZE UR TAKING AWAY FROM IT,I KNOW YOU GETTING PAID AND ALL,BUT A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN SILVER AND GOLD !!!I SAY DAT CAUSE MAYBE YOUR NEXT BOOK, PEOPLE WON'T WANT TO MESS WIT U LIKE DAT,YA DIG!!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hittin' the Bricks: An Urban Erotic Tale (Many Cultures, One World); Author: Visit Amazon's Noire Page; Review: I AM A HUGE NOIRE FAN,(RIDE OR DIE) YEAH IT MAY HAVE SORTA LIKE THE SAME STORY LINE AS DA REST,BUT LET'S KEEP IT FUNKY DIDN'T YOU KNOW DAT IT WOULD!!! I MEAN YOU AS WELL AS I READ THE SYNOPSIS SO YOU SHOULDA KNOWN ALREADY YET YOU STILL DECIDED TO READ,YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY BECAUSE DAT'S HOW EXCELLENT OF A WRITER NOIRE IS!!!!! I'M JUST KEEPIN IT REAL AND RAW LIKE NOIRE DOES IN HER BOOKS WHICH IS WHY I BUY AND WILL CONTINUE TO BUY!!!! TO NOIRE YOU'RE A RAREST JEWEL AT WHAT YOU DO DON'T CHANGE A THANG, I IMPLORE YOU!!!!! DON'T LET DA HATERS HESITATE,JUST USE THEM TO MOTIVATE!!!! I KNOW DAT YOU ALREADY KNOW(ESPECIALLY IN YOUR LINE OF WORK) YOU'LL ALWAYSSSS GOING TO HAVE EM (HATERS),CAN'T PLEASE EVERYBODY,BUT YOU SURELY DIDN'T LET ME DOWN!!!! I THOUROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR WORK, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rich Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Kendall Banks Page; Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK,IT WAS AN OKAY READ. IT HELD MY ATTENTION PRETTY GOOD. THE ENDING WAS PRETTY GOOD.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Dollar Outta Fifteen Cent 4: Money Makes the World Go 'Round; Author: Visit Amazon's Caroline McGill Page; Review: I'M A FAN 4-LIFE,SO I'M GOING TO KEEP IT FUNKY!!! I LOVED THE ENTIRE SERIES OF THIS BOOK, IT WAS FUNNY,EXCITING,SUSPENSEFUL JUST PLAIN OLE ENTERTAINING!!! I HAVE TO ADMIT, IT STARTED OFF KIND OF SLOW,BUT IT DEFINITELY IS A EXCELLENT READ!!!!!! I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE WHO ENJOYS A GREAT READ TO START AT BOOK 1 AND CONTINUE THROUGH,IT'LL KEEP YOU INTERESTED I GUARANTEE YOU!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Love with a Younger Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Cheryl Robinson Page; Review: DEFINITELY A CHANGE FROM MY URBAN FICTION,I FEEL A BEAUTIFUL MATURED ONE!!! I LOVED EVERY WORD OF IT, TO THE AUTHOR EXCELLENT,PLEASE HURRY W/ THE SEQUEL, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trife Life To Lavish (A King Production Presents...); Author: Visit Amazon's Joy Deja King Page; Review: DEJA (JOY)KING IS A DYNAMIC WRITER, I MEAN HOW MANY AUTHORS CAN TAKE 2 DIFFERENT BOOKS AND END THEM WITH ONE!!!! THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME I'M SO GLAD THAT I READ IT,AND I WILL BE SHOUTIN IT OUT!!!!!!! EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT READ!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pit Bulls in a Skirt 2; Author: Mikal Malone; Review: I READ PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS BOOK, AND THE PERSON SAID THIS BOOK WAS BETTER THAN THE 1ST,AND I THOUGHT THEY WERE LYING,BUT THEY WEREN'T!!! THIS BOOK IS OFF DA CHAIN, I LOVED THIS BOOK, WOW THESE WOMEN COULDN'T GET ANY GANSTA!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cartier Cartel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nisa Santiago Page; Review: I'M NOT EVEN FINISHED READING THIS BOOK YET AND I'M TELLING YOU IT'S DA BOMB, I LIKE THE FACT THAT THEY DIDN'T GLAMORIZE HUGGING DA BLOCK, DEY KEPT IT FUNKY!!!!! TO THE AUTHOR YOU DID YOUR THING WITH DIS JAWN, YOU TRULY GAVE ME MY $$$'S WORTH!!!!! COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE I COULD FIND ME A JASON,HIS CHARACTER IS DA TRUTH!!!!(sike)OKAY I'VE FINISHED DA BOOK JASON DA TYPICAL MAN GET A GOOD WOMAN AND AS HE SAID , THEY TAKE US FOR GRANTED!!!! THE LESBIAN PORTION COULD HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT, IT WAS USELESS, THE GIRLS COULD HAVE BECAME AGAIN W/O DA INTIMACY (YUCK)!!! WHAT HAPPENED AT THE END WAS TOTALLY UNEXPECTED, LOVED IT, PLS HURRY UP WITH THE SEQUEL!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prada Plan (Prada Plan series, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley Antoinette Page; Review: I'VE SAID IT BEFORE I'M SAYING IT AGAIN, TOGETHER OR APART I'M YOUR FAN FOR LIFE!!!!! I WISH THAT I COULD GIVE YOU A TRIPLE 5 STARS, DIS JAWN IS DA TRUTH, I READ ALL THE TIME, NO BULLSH#@!% THERE ARE ONLY A HANDFUL OF AUTHORS THAT EVERY BOOK THAT THEY WRITE IS FIYA AND YOU AND YOUR HUSSSBAND(???) ARE INCLUDED!!!! PP GRABS YOUR ATTENTION FROM PAGE 1 AND THOUROUGHLY KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED!!! I'VE READ ALL OF YOUR BOOKS AND FEEL DA SAME WAY ABOUT THEM ALL!!!!PEOPLE YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH EITHER 1 OF THESE AUTHORS BOOKS,STRAIGHT FIYA ,WITHOUT A DOUBT IT WAS $$$ WELL SPENT!!!! CONGRATS, YOU DID YOUR THING ON DIS ONE, A ?? WHERE CAN I FIND A MAN LIKE INDIE (W/O DA BEATDOWN) LMAO!!!!!! I'M PROUD OF YOU GURLLL!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unloveable Bitch: A Hoe Is Born; Author: Visit Amazon's Allysha Hamber Page; Review: I AGREE WITH THE OTHER REVIEWERS WHOLEHEARTEDLY, I LOVED THIS BOOOK,EVEN THOUGH IT WAS GRIMY AS HELL!!!!! HER MOTHER WON'T BE WINNING ANY MOTHER OF DA YEAR AWARDS ANY TIME SOON!!!! I HOPE DA MAIN CHARACTER'S SITUATION WAS AN ERROR, OR ELSE WHY DA SEQUEL,AND HOW UNLESS, SHE GETS SOME GET BACK WIT HER MAMA(DA _ITCH)!!!! I'M PATIENTLY AWAITING DA SEQUEL, PLEASE DON'T KEEP ME WAITING TOO LONG!!!GREAT JOB TO DA AUTHOR!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dopeman's Wife: Part 1 of Dopeman's Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's JaQuavis Coleman Page; Review: I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING BUT GREATNESS FROM THIS AUTHOR AND HIS WIFE???? DID I READ DAT RIGHT??? YOU DID DA DANG THING I LOVED DA STORYLINE, EXCELLENT,YOU GUYS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITES, YO J WHY YOU GOT TO BE SO DAMN CYNICAL, WHY COULDN'T I GET A HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!!! I HOPE DAT I DIDN'T SAY TOO MUCH!!!! IT'LL BE WORTH YOUR TIME AND $$$ TO SEE HOW THINGS PAN OUT!!!! TO THE AUTHOR, YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Menace; Author: Shannon Holmes; Review: AT LEAST 1 OF THESE STORIES I'VE READ VERBATIM, I FORGOT WHO DA AUTHOR WAS, I FEEL STRAIGHT CHEATED!!! YO MR AL-SAADIQ BANKS,WHERE YOU BEEN,YOU ARE ONE OF DA GREATEST(MY FAVORITE) STREET FICTION AUTHORS OUT THERE, AND YOU KEEP US WAITING FOR A SHORT STORY,AN EXCELLENT ONE NO DOUBT!!!!! WALK WIT ME IS A WORK OF ART, I LOVED IT, DAMN HAD ME ALMOST CRYING!!!THIS GUY COULDN'T CATCH A BREAK,IF ONE WAS THROWN DIRECTLY AT HIM ( DAMN)!!! J.M. BEJAMIN TALK ABOUT THROWING A CURVE BALL, YOUR STORY IS STRAIGHT FIYA, IT WAS NOTHING I THOUGHT IT TO BE A SUSPENSEFUL CHILLING, STORY OF DA MOST GREATEST LOVE,YOU'RE ANOTHER EXCELLENT AUTHOR THAT I SEEK OUT!! I'M WAITING FOR MY ALREADY ORDERED COPY OF RIDE OR DIE 2 ,WHICH I ALREADY KNOW IS GOING TO BE FIYA!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The People vs Cashmere; Author: Karen P. Williams; Review: I DID READ THE AUTHOR'S 1ST BOOK HARLEM ON LOCK AND IT WAS A GREAT READ, THIS BOOK WAS WELL WORTH MY $$$$, IT WAS LENGTHY,AS WELL AS EXCITING, IT EVOKED MANY EMOTIONS!!!! I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE STORY LINE,THE CHARACTERS EVRYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS JUST EXCELLENT!!!!!!!! TREAT YOURSELVES TO THIS VERY CAPTIVATING BOOK, I GUARANTEE YOU, THAT YOU WILL BE THOUROUGHLY ENTERTAINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust No Man (Wahida Clark Presents Publishing); Author: Cash; Review: CAN'T WAIT TO READ PART 2!!!! THIS BOOK HAD MY ATTENTION FROM DA 1ST PAGE, COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!!!!IT SEEM LIKE SOMEONE WAS WRITING THEIR AUTOBIOGRAPHY!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strapped; Author: Visit Amazon's Al-Saadiq Banks Page; Review: THIS BOOK IS DA BOMB AND HE'S ONE OF DA BEST!!!!! THIS BOOK IS A WORK OF ART, GREAT JOB , MY WAIT WAS NOT IN VAIN!!!!!! I KNEW DAT I WOULD ENJOY DIS!!!! PLEASE DON'T KEEP ME WAITING LONG FOR YOUR NEW JOINT!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride or Die Chick II (No. II); Author: Visit Amazon's J.M. Benjamin Page; Review: I REALLY, REALLY ENJOY THIS AUTHOR'S WORK,AND HAVE READ ALL OF HIS BOOKS,AND IS WAITING FOR HEAVEN AND EARTH TO DEBUT!! THIS AUTHOR IS A FORCE IN THE URBAN FICTION WORLD TO BE RECKON WITH, HOWEVER I HAVE TO KEEP IT REAL THIS BOOK WASN'T ON YOUR USUAL LEVEL OF GETTIN IT IN,I LOVE THE INITIAL RIDE OR DIE BOOK,AND I FEEL THAT EVEN THOUGH THIS BOOK HAD A LOT OF REPEATING WHICH I DIDN'T MIND, I WASN'T FEELING THIS BOOK!!! YOU HAD THE STORY LINE FOR A GREAT READ ,BUT FOR SOME REASON YOU TOOK IT TOTALLY DIFFERENT ROUTE,OF WHICH MADE THIS BOOK BELOW YOUR AVERAGE.I GAVE YOU THE THIRD STAR ON DA STRENGTH OF YOUR TALENT!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Reason Why: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Vickie M. Stringer Page; Review: I CONSIDER THIS AUTHOR A PIONEER IN URBAN FICTION, I DIDN'T THINK THAT THIS BOOK WAS PIONEER MATERIAL, SHE HAD A GREAT STORY LINE, TO ME SHE JUST WENT TO DA LEFT, ESPECIALLY AT THE END,WHICH I KNOW I'M BEING HARSH BUT I FEEL THAT IT WAS TOTALLY RIDICULOUS!! I DON'T LIKE TELLING DA STORY!!! I FEEL THAT IT'S BEEN A MINUTE SINCE SHE'S COME OUT WITH ANYTHING, SHE COULDA CAME MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. I HAVE ENJOYED OTHER WORK FROM THIS AUTHOR,I'M DEFINITELY NOT A HATER,IT JUST WITH SO MANY NEW AUTHOR'S COMING OUT HARD, SHE SHOULD STAY ON POINT AND NOT GET COMFORTABLE!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gunz and Roses; Author: Visit Amazon's Keisha Ervin Page; Review: THIS AUTHOR NEVER DISAPPOINTS, I LOVE HER STORYLINE, CHARACTERS AND DEFINITELY THE COMEDY , THAT SHE NEVER FAILS TO INCLUDE ( HILARIOUS)!!!!!MS ERVIN I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE STORIES, THEY SEEM TO BE SO TRUE TO LIFE,AS FAR AS EMOITIONALLY, AND MENTALLY, YOU HAVE ME NOT WANTING TO SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN MY SOUL MATE, THE PERSON THAT I FEEL THAT I HAVE THAT STRONG CONNECTION WITH!!!!!!! MY ONLY GRIPE IS YOU'RE MAKING ME WAIT SO LONG FOR SUCH GREATNESS, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, YOU'RE ONE OF DA BEST !!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moth To A Flame; Author: Visit Amazon's Ashley Antoinette Page; Review: THIS AUTHOR IS A DYNAMIC STORY TELLER, THIS STORY WAS VERY ENTERTAINING A MUST READ, I WISH THAT IT WOULD HAVE ENDED DIFFERENTLY, BUT IT WAS EXCELLENTLY WRITTEN JUST DA SAME, TO THE AUTHOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND ARE TWO VERY TALENTED WRITERS,OF WHICH I'D READ ANYTHING YOU GUYS PUT OUT THERE, AND WOULD KNOW THAT I'M GETTIN MORE THAN MY $$$$ WORTH!!!!! AS SOON AS I FINISHED READING THIS BOOK I READ MY FAVORITE PARTS OVER AGAIN, THAT'S HOW GOOD IT WAS!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven's Hell; Author: Visit Amazon's Takerra Allen Page; Review: I KNOW CORNY INTRO, BLAME IT ON HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK , IT'S A MUST READ ,A PAGE TURNER AND ALL THAT!!!!!!!! I MOST DEFINITELY GOT MY $$$$$'S WORTH!! U KNOW IT HAD TO BE GOOD I HAVEN'T WRITTEN A REVIEW IN A WHILE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing Tommy Gabrini; Author: Visit Amazon's Mallory Monroe Page; Review: This Author is vastly becoming one of my favorites, I would recommend this book as a must read!!!!!! I will be watching for more of her work!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tovolo Silicone Slotted Turner - Stratus Blue; Brand: Tovolo; Review: Like the slim handle on this, doesn't scratch my pan also easy to get under the food; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tovolo Mini Silicone Tongs - Spring Green; Brand: Tovolo; Review: These mini tongs work just great. I use them a lot for taking food out of my toaster oven. Very well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Astelli Push Whisk, Mixer And Milk Frother. The Perfect Cream Whipper and Miracle Egg Beater! Environmentally; Brand: Astelli; Review: Not sure that I am that excited about this product I bought it because I thought it would whip my eggs real fluffy it doesn't seem to do that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Takeya Tea Maker with Jacket, Avocado/Olive, 40-Ounce; Brand: Takeya; Review: This container holds anything hot beverages or cold, And it doesn't leak at any time. I have four of them two large and two small like these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo Autospout Sheffield Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 22-Ounce; Brand: Contigo; Review: I love everything about this bottle except after I took a few sips from the bottle I could not get any more liquid to flow through the straw.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart FCT23-24NS French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 10-Inch Nonstick Crepe Pan; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I love this small fry pan it cooks very well and the clean up is so easy with this pan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Non-Slip Rug Pads For Rugs On CARPET. Designed For RUG On CARPET Anti-Slip. Limits Rugs/Exercise/Door Mats From Moving On; Brand: ; Review: I used these on top of my carpet and they did not keep my throw rugs from moving around. They just didn't work for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Velocity Series Stainless Steel Cookware with Ceramic Non-Stick Coating - Fast, Even Heating - Easy Release And Clean; Brand: ; Review: This was a very nice 8-inch skillet for the money, but I returned it to get the Cuisinart FCT22-20 French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 8-inch fry pan which was much more expensive then the Velocity Series Stainless Steel skillet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CORELLE Boutique Swept Embossed 16-pc Dinnerware Set; Brand: Corelle; Review: I am very happy with my Corelle when I received it one of the bowls was chipped but the company was very swift in replacing it with a new one excellent customer service. The cups are a little heavy for me but overall I am very happy with the set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CandyHome Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Countertop Soap Dispenser Built in Hand Soap Dispenser Pump, Large Capacity 17 OZ; Brand: Sowden; Review: Great foam dispenser and so easy to use I use three parts water to one part liquid soap, I use a measuring cup pour in the water and soap then stir gently this works just fine for me. I love the fact that this soap dispenser is not so sensitive that goes off to easily. I have not had it to long yet but so far it is working just fine. Also I would like to thank the company for such a quick response to my question about the water to soap proportions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, Black; Brand: Keurig; Review: So far it is working just fine very easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flour Sack Dish Towels Are 100% Soft, White Cotton; Brand: ; Review: Well made but shrank just a little.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aeolus Down, 250 Thread Count, Microfiber Alternative Throw Blanket, Plum; Brand: Aeolus Down; Review: Keeps me nice and warm, I like the two different sides.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bodum Bistro Double-wall Insulated 10-ounce Glass Mug - (Set of 4); Brand: Bodum; Review: They do insulate well, and well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keurig K10 Mini Plus Brewing System, White; Brand: Keurig; Review: Works good but I like having the water resivor instead of having to fill the coffee maker every time I want a cup of coffee or something else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12 Inch Pizza Stone; Brand: MIC; Review: This pizza stone was the wrong size for my toaster oven, I found one that fit, the size was 11 long by 8 wide this works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: StarPack Basics Range XL Silicone Spoonula/Spatula Spoon (13.5") in FDA Grade with Hygienic Solid Coating; Brand: StarPack Home; Review: Very large, should work well for a real large pot to stir.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER HHVI320JR02 dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Magic Blue); Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Works really good it seems to have plenty of power for smaller jobs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WearEver A83424 Cook and Strain Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Glass Straining Lid Cookware, 3-Quart, Silver; Brand: Wearever; Review: This is a great pot to use I do have a smaller one as well and I decided to get a larger one I really like cooking in them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Equity by La Crosse 30330 Digital Alarm Clock with Night Vision Technology; Brand: Equity by La Crosse; Review: Simple and easy to set and read, the light is a little bright but overall its an easy clock to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corelle Dessert Bowl Winter Frost White 12 Oz(8 bowls); Brand: Corelle; Review: Really nice bowls, they were a little larger than I expected, I really love the Corelle dishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles Viancin Lilypad Lid - Large 11"; Brand: Charles Viancin; Review: I really like these they work well for a lot of smaller containers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cabeau Evolution Memory Foam Travel Pillow - The Best Neck Pillow with 360 Head & Neck Support; Brand: Cabeau; Review: It didn't fit my neck just right so I found a Tempur pedic neck cushion and it works great, but not cheap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman Compact Sensor Pump with Sample Soap, White, 8oz; Brand: simplehuman; Review: I like this a lot it works very well I have been using them for several years now I have three and they all work just fine. So far the only thing that needs to be done is cleaning them and changing the batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau 09607081A Porcelain Butter Boat, White; Brand: Trudeau; Review: I like the fact that it holds more butter and I can use it like the bell to keep the butter soft for spreading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles Viancin Hibiscus Lid - Small 6"; Brand: Charles Viancin; Review: These work really good and fit a lot of different containers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fish Spatula, Large Multi-purpose Slotted Nylon Turner, for use with Stainless Steel and Non-stick; Brand: kitchen-star; Review: Works great I don't need another one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 2 Stainless Steel Butter Spreader Knife with Wooden Handle; Brand: Update International; Review: Very poor quality. The stain came off in the water and it feels like I am going to get splinters in my hands.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Teabox Tea Infuser for Loose Leaf Tea (Perfect Tea Steeper & Pincer, Tea Ball, Tea Strainer, Ball Infuser, Tea; Brand: Teabox; Review: When I ordered this mug I thought it was double walled but it isn't this mug really does a good job at steeping and keeping my beverage hot I am so happy I picked this one it is very easy to grip the handle also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teabox Clear Tea Mug | Borosilicate Glass | Stainless Steel Infuser | Dishwasher Safe | Transparent, 15 fl oz; Brand: Teabox; Review: When I ordered this mug I thought it was double walled but it isn't this mug really does a good job at steeping and keeping my beverage hot I am so happy I picked this one it is very easy to grip the handle also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ITI Ceramic Bistro Coffee Mugs with Pan Scraper, 14 Ounce (6-Pack, Pure White); Brand: MBW NW Brands; Review: I am so disappointed in the blue color they look black instead of the pretty blue mugs in the picture. I love the shape and size and the handles are very generous to grip them with. I love everything about them except the color. I gave only four stars because of the color.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Tree House Resort; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: I stayed at the Tree House resort in May 2013 for two nights and three days...the place is beautiful..the sights sounds n smells are such a welcome change from the hustle-bustle of city lives... the food is, on the contrary, not even worth talking about. At my politest...i may call it just passable...for a resort this high priced...they really need to work on the food...some of the dishes were plain yuck! others simply palatable...none worth writing about. The staff is quite unprofessional and rude...at the time of my check-out, one of the housekeeping men came into the room and instaed of helping with the luggage, started loudly opening and shutting all drawers and cupboards...as if we were stealing their stuff. He also passed rude remarks...I had to be loud n clear in telling him that he bettr behave himself n help me with the luggage.. overall...the place is good...food is bad...staff is awful...take ur pick.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ramada by Wyndham Singapore At Zhongshan Park; City: Singapore; Review: I stayed at the Ramada Zhongshan Park in August 2013 for 3 nights. It's a beautiful hotel with really helpful staff, a superb Wi-Fi and fantastic rooms. The food is okay...though I had a few problems with breakfast due to very limited vegetarian dishes. The overall experience was nice..I believe i will be visiting other ramada properties as well now!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Pine Resort; City: Lansdowne Pauri Garhwal District Uttarakhand; Review: I visited Lansdowne and stayed with lots of friends in this property. It has a good location, is quite clean and nice and has decent food. A place like Lansdowne has little to offer except scenic beauty and immense peace and quiet. Expect the same from this resort. They tried their best in putting up a good show by setting up a DJ on the terrace etc....we had a great time otherwise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jagmandir Island Palace; City: Udaipur Udaipur District Rajasthan; Review: We dined at the Jagmandir Island Palace this October and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It was a real life palace in the middle of the lake. Serenading the dark waters of the Lake Pichola at night to reach the royal diner was an experience in itself. The food was one of the best I had at Udaipur (it is not a city that boasts of a great gastronomy) and the interiors and the lawn dining were out-of-the-world. The staff was courteous and welcoming, however, they did not meet my expectations in terms of personalizing the experience. Being a hard-core Delhi-ite, I have witnessed hospitality of much superior quality and skill. This is the only development area I observed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Namah; City: Dhikuli Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: We visited this resort over the Republic Day long-weekend and had a fabulous time. The resort is newly built and is quite fantastic with breathtaking view of the river Kosi and the hills. They did not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that the experience of the guests was a memorable one. Entertainment organized especially for the long weekend included beautiful live rendition of flute at breakfast buffet, Bhangra stage performances and great music with a sunlight lunch buffet, tambola games and wildlife movies for high tea...followed by live singing with the dinner buffet. The Republic Day breakfast was followed by hoisting of the National Flag. Even though the food was good...one of the meals was only palatable. Now for the negatives - in-room wifi was paid for..I believe it should be free atleast for the guests opting for package deals...especially because the mobile networks in the entire area are poor. There was also a small hiccup with arranging our dawn-safari on a timely basis...the staff apologized profusely and also offered us a discount later.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neemrana Fort Palace; City: Alwar Alwar District Rajasthan; Review: There is nothing comfortable about this fort. Don't check-in unless you can walk up 8-10 steep flights of stairs. We were given a room on the 10th floor without any lifts. My mother & Aunt, both above 60years of age had to sleep without any dinner as there was no room service and walking up and down 10 floors of fort-like stairs was impossible for them. Our supposed vacation was turned into a nightmare.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Roar Resort; City: Jim Corbett National Park Nainital District Uttarakhand; Review: Huge resort with beautiful interiors and awesome view. We stayed here for the long holi weekend in March 2016...the food was fresh & modern with a touch of homely simplicity. The outdoor view is stunning...overlooking the imposing hills and a stone's throw away from the alluring and ever-inviting forest! There were some indoor games, music & dancing, holi fest etc organized by the resort which left us asking for more! Rooms & bathrooms are huge with murky woody decor that would remind you of the old world charm that most resorts & hotels lack nowdays! Must visit...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kalpana Yoga Homestay; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: Kalpana Yoga Homestay is exactly what you expect it to be. Clean, warm, homely n a reminder of how my own home was when I still lived with my parents. They have a beautiful dog called Zara, who, by the way, never influences the experience. Rooms are clean, well maintained. Very few people in the staff, which is a plus and minus both. The breakfast is quite steeply priced for the homely stuff that's served. Parathas n Omelettes shouldn't cost so much in an inexpensive place like Jaipur. Indian visitors should definitely skip breakfast n eat at local places nearby, much better on the pocket n fun too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Symphony Palms Beach Resort; City: Havelock Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Review: Fabulous place with two types of cottages...beach view and garden view... Both are beautiful.. Food is average but the property is well located on Havelock... Staff is friendly and well spoken. The beach is especially nice during high tide...walks at night can be great too coz of proximity to the beach; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Bay Majestic Eastbourne Hotel; City: Eastbourne East Sussex England; Review: We arrived in Eastbourne by car on the 3rd of October, We found the hotel and went to reception to check on parking which was available outside at £1 per 24 hrs from the very helpfull lady on reception. Our room on the second floor was recently refurbished with a very nice shower room, you do pay a little extra for these rooms but worth it.The general ambiance of this hotel makes for a comfortable stay,staff smart and friendly,The town center is a gentle 15 min walk with plenty of places to eat and drink plus shopping,Food was served hot and good for the price charged for the break,We will go again in 2015 as great value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay Majestic Bournemouth Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: We stayed at the majestic Hotel in early October 2014, This being our 7th Shearings Hotel in 2 years,We found it to be to be nicely decorated in all areas.The staff where all very helpful and smart.The dining experience was very good on a very busy weekend,breakfast was excellent. Our room a std plus upgrade was very good with a new on suite with shower,We will as self drive customers return here in 2015,Howe do they do it at the price ?.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay Prince of Wales Hotel; City: Berkeley Cotswolds England; Review: We drove up from kent approx 3 hrs and found the hotel quite easily on the A38. Arrived at midday, receptionist very welcoming and informed us our room was ready even this early. decided to have a drink and some lunch in the very welcoming bar, lovely open fire to sit around. Checked out our room,nice patio room, a reasonable walk to it but only 3 stairs.found entertainment satisfactory in the evenings more for my wife.Food, breakfast and dinner the best we have had in a bay hotel, we have stayed in five in the last two years. All the staff including the cleaning ladies where smart, professional and helpful .Will go again soon.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay Torbay Hotel; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: We drove down from kent, arrived at hotel at 1 30 pm, we had been warned by the hotel about the parking restrictions,whent to reception lady was very helpful, collected car park card (£20.00 deposit) dropped of luggage and parked car,a good 15mins steady walk.Hotel in nice decorative order throughout our room a standard plus on the second floor was very nice with a view over the harbor. Food 7 out of 10 service in all of hotel excelent,Hotel in excellent position,some of torquay a bit rowdy but overall very nice,Probably the best value hotel in torquay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bay Carlton Hotel; City: Great Yarmouth Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Traveled by car from Kent to Yarmouth and arrived at hotel at 1pm on the friday 15/4/16 managed to get last free parking space at front of hotel. first impressions not great as hotel top half in need of repaint and letter missing from carlton over entrance, Lady at reception very pleasent and helpful,As weather bad decided to have a drink in the the bar, had to wait a long time for a member of bar staff but lady very pleasent when she turned up.Bar area not that comfortable more like a mixture of a caffe and a bar.Only lounge area in reception area not realy to our liking. Room a standard plus avaliable at 3pm on 1st floor and a nice clean room,only fault with room was old walk through windows that let in the wind when closed, and room quite small.Dining room rather cramped and food only average for a bay hotel but staff very good,Entertainment room and second bar down below dining area and a bit dingy.Entertainment? have had a lot better. Yarmouth seemed very run down and a bit seedy in places, Overall not a place we will re visit as Shearings have much better Hotels at nicer resorts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hydro Hotel Eastbourne; City: Eastbourne East Sussex England; Review: Arrived at Hotel at 2pm on friday, called at reception lady very busy but very polite and helpfull, said our room avaliable at 2.30 and asked a porter to take our cases up. Lounge areas very comfortable with plenty of seating. Room on 3rd floor very clean and comfotable, We had a sea view which was not requested but very nice. Hotel has a car park but was full when we arrived but plenty of free street parking close by. Restaraunt very nice, food very good and served up hot. Nice well kept grounds. All in all very well run Hotel with excellent staff, a nice hotel with that bit extra.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TLH Victoria Hotel; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: Drove down to Torquay, you head for the sea front not the town center found the hotel,as there was scaffolding at the front not very inspiring first view, could not find a space to park so whent round the side an found plenty of parking in the hotel grounds, entered the hotel from a back door, once inside the place looked much better, followed directions to the reception, lady very helpfull and supplied a car park pass, rooms ready in 1 hour, 3 pm so headed to the bar for a drink, nice bar open to the general publick, our room was ready at 3 on the second floor, room medium size, freshly decorated, small but very clean shower/bath room, nice size flat screen tv and coffee and tea etc. over the week we checked out the TLH coplex and was very impressed also plenty of places to eat as you can go in apartments, our break was half board and found the food above average for breakfast and dinner. the dance break was very good and well run we will definately use this coplex again, staff very good 19/6 to 23/6; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Durley Dean Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: Hotel easy to find but a bit of a walk from its car park to reception with cases.found reception and book in good.interior looked clean and fresh. Room was avaliable at 2.30. lift to 3rd floor which looked clean and refurbished. Our room 334 was a reasonable size with adequate space for storing. Bathroom shower very clean and fresh, excellent shower. Large flat screen tv on the wall and tea coffee facility, overall a nice room. Dinner was waiter service for stater and desert and carvery type service for main course. Good menue with fresh fish selection every day. Probably the best food we have had in a 3 star standard hotel. All the staff where excelent with the restaraunt staff top of the list.The dance break was very well run. Only real bug was the parking, £10 is ok for 24hrs but the space should be reserved for your 24hrs and it is not, if you move your car someone can fiil the carpark and you cannot park, very wrong.but would stay again as otherwise a very good hotell; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vandoren CR1015 Bb Clarinet Traditional Reeds Strength 1.5; Box of 10; Brand: Vandoren; Review: Quality is so so.... Kid has some complaint; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rovner C1RL MK III Alto Saxophone; Brand: Rovner; Review: kid like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yamaha Alto/Tenor Sax Maintenance Kit; Brand: Yamaha; Review: It serve the purpose - clean.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stage Rocker Powered by Hamilton SR800600 International Style Alto/Tenor Stand - Black; Brand: Stage Rocker; Review: kid like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YMC 12567 Alto/Tenor Sax Clarinet Mouthpiece Patches Pads Cushions, Black, 8 Pack; Brand: YMC; Review: made by 3M, work well as intend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Musical_Instruments |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LensPEN Lens Cleaning System [Old Version]; Brand: Lenspen; Review: This is a great addition to anyone's gadget bag. The LensPEN works very well to make every shot the best it can be. I recommend this product to professionals and other amateurs like myzself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Ellipsis 7 Inch Tablet Case - UniGrip Edition - ROYAL BLUE; Brand: Cush Cases; Review: The covers were exactly as described. Appears to be very well made to withstand daily use for many years. Installing the tablet was extremely easy. I personally like the feel of the fabric cover much more than the leather cover I had for a previous tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verizon Ellipsis 7 Inch Tablet Case - UniGrip Edition - BLACK; Brand: Cush Cases; Review: I purchased this case along with one that was royal blue. To see a detailed discussion, please reference my previous review. Bottom line...great case great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iLLumiShield - Verizon Ellipsis 7 Screen Protector Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint – High Quality; Brand: iLLumiShield; Review: The screen protector was just what I wanted for the 2 Verison Ellipsis 7s my wife and I have. The screen protectors were easy to install especially since they came with a tool to press the protectors into place when placed on the screen. The camera hole lined up perfectly. Be careful when ordering. I did not notice the deal was for a 3-pack, so I purchased 2, which means I received 6 screen protectors. I now have 4 extra...my mistake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polaroid Original Lenspen Lens Cleaner Designed for All Digital SLR Cameras, Camcorders, Digital Cameras And Lenses; Brand: Polaroid; Review: Great product. Speedy delivery. Second time I have purchased this product. Will never go without one in my camera bag.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lens Tube Adapter 67mm for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS SX60 HS SX50 HS SX40 HS SX30 IS SX20 IS SX10; Brand: Bower; Review: This is a great adapter that fits my Canon SX60 perfectly. Easy on/off with a twist of the wrist. Holds the 67mm filters I use with no problems at all. So far, I have had absolutely no problems with the adapter. Would recommend for those needing such a devise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 52MM Vivitar Professional UV CPL FLD Lens Filter and Close-Up Macro Accessory Kit for Lenses with a 52mm Filter Size; Brand: Goja; Review: These filters work very nicely with my Canon SX60. They attach easily to a 67MM adapter which must first be mounted to the lens. I like to take photos of plants in bloom and the close-up lenses really assist with the magnification. I prefer shooting outside and love the polarized and UV filters. Have not used the fluorescent filter yet, but certain it will be fine given the production of the others I have used. I am not a professional photographer, and would describe myself as a very avid amateur. That said, I highly recommend these products for photographers like myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transcend 16GB MicroSDHC Class10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter 60 MB/s (TS16GUSDU1); Brand: Transcend; Review: Great product. Speedy delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dash Cam Car Video Recorder - Miniature HD Camera. Clear 1.5 Inch LCD Screen. Compact and Very Easy to; Brand: Amacam; Review: Excellent product a extremely reasonable price. Everyone should have one. Great insurance at a small price. Plug and play technology. Great resolution...day and night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Transcend TS128GUSDU1 128GB MicroSDXC Class10 UHS-1 Memory Card with Adapter 45 MB/S; Brand: Transcend; Review: Great product. Speedy delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Keyboard and Mouse Included, 2.4GHz Dropout-Free Connection, Long Battery Life (Frustration-Free; Brand: Logitech; Review: Logitech wireless combo is just what I wanted. Both devices exactly as described on the website. I have two wireless devices any use only one USB slot on my laptop. Keyboard is just the right size and sits the perfect angle for me when the rear feet are extended. Delivery was prompt with no problems noted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The St Regis Bahia Beach Resort Puerto Rico; City: Rio Grande Puerto Rico; Review: I have been to Puerto Rico many times and never really fell in love with the island until this trip. The GM, Ian-Robert Ciasparra, made sure from before our arrival that we were treated with great care and respect. As platinum spg members we always get put into amazing suites wherever we travel through the SPG portfolio and this was no exception. The staff here is incredibly warm and friendly and wants to please. The beach has the softest sand on the island and the water is calm and soothing with excellent beach and pool service non stop from the staff. My only real issue is that the location of the resort is off a fairly poor village and there are no restaurants to go to except the few at the resort. The restaurants at the resort are not very good options for dinner for many and the menus are very basic and generic. When comparing the resort's food options at night to other large compound like resorts, it is missing an Asian restaurant option and true casual option. The other main issue for us is that there is one pool only and it is infested with iguanas and too many kids. there was no adult pool. Otherwise we loved it here and hope to be back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Bali Seminyak; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: We had been planning our trip to Bali for years and were kindly given a very nice upgraded room, and as platinum spg members we are harder to impress than others but were blown away. The pool is amazing and get there early to get a red floating bed each day. The staff was kind and very helpful and truly made our experience a once in a lifetime moment!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel Towers; City: Hong Kong; Review: As SPG platinum members we usually get a very luxurious and large suite automatically especially when the hotel has almost 100 suites. Here we had to write many times before they agreed to do this which was frustrating and stressful. As a couple and business partners with different sleeping times we must have a separate room to work and did very much appreciate the suite but it was very low budget room. The breakfast is great and the staff is nice but not very warm or friendly and not very polished. We hope to see improvements when we return and not have to beg for a suite!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The St Regis Macao Cotai Central; City: Macau; Review: We are regular St Regis visitors around the globe and one year away from lifetime platinum spg status, and could not be more surprised at how much we love this hotel and the staff here. We are still here, and only here for a few short days, but already planning our next trip. We had a quick stop, and belated anniversary celebration here for only two nights and had asked several times for a platinum suite upgrade, and were blown away with how nicely it was romantically decorated for us with rose petals, helium balloons and sweet treats everywhere. We also went to happy hour last night where they treated us to a special anniversary cake and cocktails, and have been recognized by name all over the hotel. Our concierge staff, including Arvin and Lilly, helped us book show tickets, dinners, ferry tickets, cars and more, and were so warm and kind and generous. And then there is Blair, our stunning butler, who we are secretly stealing to come back to the USA with us. There is so much to do in Macau, even if you dont gamble like us, and yet, we dont want to leave the hotel. Also, the pool area is nice (although not up to typical St REgis standards by design) and has a great staff and is super clean and easy to access, with a wonderfully large hot tub area. The overall experience has us wanting to move here right away and we truly hope to be back soon!!!! we cannot thank the entire reservation, butler, catering, restaurant and concierge staff enough for our glorious trip and treatment!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaipur Marriott Hotel; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: there were many employees that were wonderful parvez our tour guide was great pratab our driver was very kind and patient and strong driver sonu, samir, and abhisek at the restaurant were all very attentive they also did some nice things for our anniversary the suite we had was nice too; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level; Author: Joel A. Garfinkle; Review: Did not meet my expectations. The writing seemed shallow and did not really address the issues one would expect in a workplace not did it offer any meaningful suggestions on how to play at the top. U; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion; Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Harris Page; Review: Always loved what Sam had to offer. Even though it is little serious about eating at places, you will be rewarded for the efforts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: From the Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of Byzantium; Author: Visit Amazon's William Dalrymple Page; Review: A brilliant journey written in an engaging way, where author juxtaposes his experiences with that of a traveller who passed same places 1500 years ago.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America; Author: Warren E. Buffett; Review: I was skeptical whether it would make an interesting and I formative read. Warren Buffet is not only a great investor, he is also well read, pragmatic and witty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Woman Named Drown; Author: Visit Amazon's Padgett Powell Page; Review: Relieving so many typical stories of immigrants and their families. It is saddening to see the hardship and heart break the search for better life brings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, 1839-42; Author: Visit Amazon's William Dalrymple Page; Review: Meticulously researched, balanced and multi perspective story, written in an engaging style. Could not put it down till I finished it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan; Author: Visit Amazon's M.J. Akbar Page; Review: M.J. Akbar- current spokesperson for ruling party of India (BJP- 2015), writes a fact filled sad story of how Muslims lost an opportunity to be a great force in the continent. Th contradiction between Maulana Azad who opposed the division and Jinnah could not have been imagined better. Recommended reading for anybody who is interested in the history of Partition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radical: My Journey Out Of Islamist Extremism; Author: Visit Amazon's Maajid Nawaz Page; Review: Started reluctantly, but finished in one sitting. The story is powerful and engrossing. A compelling story that is well written.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Medicine (Perennial Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Erdrich Page; Review: The book offers a fresh perspective on Human evolution that gives you a sense of satisfaction once you have finished. Knowledgeable, informative work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuition Deceives Us; Author: Christopher and Simons, Daniel. Chabris; Review: I was drawn to this book after I failed to notice Gorilla in the video on YouTube. I was totally shocked by my selective blindness, and had to learn more. This book is loaded with examples, research data to show the everyday illusion about our memory, capability and confidence. The book will make you wiser (perhaps little less confident).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer; Author: Visit Amazon's Siddhartha Mukherjee Page; Review: I wish I had read this book sooner. The book makes a personal, positive story about cure for Cancer. Outlining the progress of identifying the underlying causes for Cancer and the race to find cure this turns out as an engrossing story/ documented history. I found it to be a page turner which I finished in one go. Highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in understanding the history of this disease.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow; Author: Visit Amazon's Yuval Noah Harari Page; Review: Yuval does it again with Homo Deus. He treats a very difficult subject of what is coming tomorrow, where he scans a very broad front of developments and condenses the information in a way only Yuval can. Thought provoking, prodding and some times (most of the times) humorous author leads on the path to future showing the treatment we meted out to our lesser intelligent mammal cousins and sometimes wonders whether the new AI or IOT will do the same for us. Sit back and think deeply about this. This is the story of what might happen to your children.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lie with Statistics (Penguin Business); Author: Visit Amazon's Darrell Huff Page; Review: This is a skeptics book on Statistics, giving varied examples of how data is (willingly) misrepresented to mislead and confuse the public to the advantage of the author or the sponsor of the information.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery (Random House Large Print); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Kelly Page; Review: The story outlines Scotts life from childhood and his experience in space during the yearlong flight, juxtaposing each other n the alternate chapters. A good story, absorbng and at some places quite inspirational.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions; Author: Visit Amazon's Randall Munroe Page; Review: This book captures best questions asked on XKCD.COM if you are a science enthusiast, you will love this book. Author bottoms out each of the question with good research and keeps the answers at conceptual level leaving the details for you to explore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Lewis Page; Review: The story of incompetence and greed of wall street bankers was unknown to me till I read this book. I wonder how many of those who say wall street rules and regulations need to be rolled back really understand where these people took the US citizens in 2008? It makes you a cynic to know zero people were punished, and in fact everyone who was at the helm ended up multimillion dollars richer after they screwed American people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: National; Review: Very tight around the neck and underarms. Nice happy print and IT HAS GREAT AND USEFUL POCKETS POCKETS!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's Plus Size Fit for Me 5 Pack beyondsoft Brief Panties; Brand: ; Review: Terrific value! Soft and well made and comfortable. Colors are now colors, better than pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just My Size Women's Plus-Size Jersey Short; Brand: ; Review: Material is too hot for Miami Summers. Shorts are well made and all around nice-looking. Color is perfect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Jersey Short with Pockets; Brand: ; Review: Excellent fit. The pockets are a plus, thus short is so well made he didn't initially notice it had pockets. perfect length and the jersey cotton material is cool... perfect for Florida. My Ed, my roommate loved his new shorts. In Spanish we have a great saying..."Bueno,Bonito y Barato!" Hooray for Hanes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Women's Adilette SC+ Thong W Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Cute lightweight thong sandal that has the adidas logo on it. I wanted them to use around the house and they look great for that or very casual outings. The price should stay between $12.00 and $14.00, this is DEFINITELY not a $35.00 thong sandal! The bottom of the sandal is white and it makes the sandal look nice and crisp but it will get dirty if used outside. I use a size 9.5 or 9 depending on the shoe you must get a 10 in these thongs, and I am very lucky to be blessed with very healthy, standard feet...GET A 1/2 size up at least!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes ComfortSoft - 7-Ounce Pique Knit Sport Shirt. 055X; Brand: ; Review: This polo is very well made and great looking. The color is a very crisp light heather gray. My only problem is that I thought it would be a lighter fabric as my body temperature runs hot and I live in Miami! I will wear it when the temperatures go down to low 70"s if ever...right now "hace mucho calor"! It still is a nice casual pullover for any age as it is a classic style.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aerosoles A2 Women's Soft Ball; Brand: ; Review: 10 years and counting with this brand. Sooooo glad, Amazon carries them as they are not easy to find everywhere and I am disabled. If you are a more mature lady that likes to look stylish without looking ridiculous these are the shoes for you. I am also "economically " challenged so it was an extra to get them on sale. The dark bronze color and "croc-like" texture make the shoe look expensive and BEYOND comfortable as always! Mr. Softees and 4Give have competition in this style...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angelady Fashion Statement Rose Earrings and Necklace Set Best Gift For Girl Women Pure Handmade Elegant; Brand: Angelady; Review: Gorgeous! Mine are better than advertised in the picture! they look and feel like fine jewelry! The weight and workmanship on my earrings is superb! Buying again from this seller! Only problem they take a while to arrive, for me not a problem and worth the wait. Very happy AND SURPRISED!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanwood Women's Neckerchief Large Square Scarf Headdress; Brand: Sanwood; Review: Very nice! Arrived ahead of scheduled date on 12-20-16! Will buy again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Hayla Samoa Wedge Sandal; Brand: ; Review: These sandals were a big fail for me. The Clark's spring sole is there as always. The pity is that this sandal feels and IS UNSTABLE! I PAID A SALE PRICE OF ALMOST $40.00 BUT OFF TO GOODWILL THEY GO, MAYBE SOMEONE WILL HAVE BETTER LUCK; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trotters Women's Kap Slide Sandal; Brand: Trotters; Review: These sandals are a perfect fit for me! They look very expensive because of the design I am a 9.5M and they feel and look fabulous!!!! Just a 9.5 not a centimeter more. I am actually a 9.0 but I always order 9.5. Order 1/2 size up at least if you do not lie to yourself; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clarks Women's Leisa Broach Dress Sandal; Brand: ; Review: True Clark's at a very good price. These sandals are just gorgeous and COMFORTABLE as is always the case with Clark's. This is a true Key West coral and the hints of gold are fantastic. Right out of the box you forget you have them on! I LOVE CLARK'S!!! I HAVE 5 PAIR OF SANDALS SO FAR!!! AMAZON HAS THE BEST PRICE AND SELECTION ON THIS SO FAR!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Dear Porto Guest House; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: we have enjoyed our stay in the appartment of this hotelThe appartment was clean and well located near the centre.Very helpfull people.Also clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: International Guest House; City: Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley Bagmati Zone Central Region; Review: This hotel is in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. Rooms ,food and service is fairly good. It's a quiet area and it's nice to sit outside in the beautiful garden. A walk of 30 /40 minutes will bring you to Kathmandu Durbar Suare; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Namobuddha Resort; City: Dhulikhel Bagmati Zone Central Region; Review: We had an excellent stay at Namo Buddha Resort. Views over the Himalaya were stunning. Vega food was superb. The cottages were cosy and convenient. All the food is produced in the immediate surroundings of the hotel. From the cottages is a 15 minutes walk to the Tibetan thagu Yashi Monestary. An easy and scenic walk (allow at least three hours )will take you via Namo Buddha temple and stupa and the paddyfields around Sangkhu to the age-old small town of Panauti (the temples have no damage from the 2015 earthquake); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vajra Guest House Roof Top Restaurant; City: Bhaktapur Kathmandu Valley Bagmati Zone Central ; Review: Vajra guesthouse is a nice friandly hotel in the centre of Bhaktapur. Food is good. Staff is very friendly and helpful. You will sleep in the centre of scenic Bhaktapur. Staaf speaks fine english and some of them speek some dutch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Solitary Lodge; City: Pokhara Gandaki Zone Western Region; Review: This hotel lies a bit off the tourist track. Nepal has nice people and staff everywhere but Bekhendra and Urmila beats them all. They are the most friendly, helpful, funniest and nicest people we have ever met in Nepal. Wehighly recommend them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: William and Mary: Seasons 1 & 2; Brand: Martin Clunes; Review: My husband and i laughed and even teared up for the two families that come together. This is absolutely one of the most touching and entertaining series. Yay, William and Mary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brief Encounter / The Tamarind Seed; Brand: Richard Burton; Review: The Tamarind Seed is a great movie!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orphan Black: Season 2; Brand: Tatiana Maslany; Review: Fantastic story, pacing, and acting. We loved the show. We are looking forward to seeing Season 3!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vicious; Brand: Ian McKellen; Review: Very funny characters and writing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Covert Affairs: Season One; Brand: Piper Perabo; Review: Great show. Well-mixed cast. Interesting characters and personal storylines.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Eclogues: Dual Language Edition (Penguin Classics) (Latin Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Virgil Page; Review: A lovely poetic interpretation of the Eclogues, but remember that it is a poetical interpretation. This is not a literal translation and Ferry takes some liberties with what might be Virgils' intentions to maintain a certain level of poetical language. If one is well acquainted with Virgil's shepherds, Ferry's might seem a little less vivid. I prefer Ferry's translations of Horace as being more dynamic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Latin Alive: The Survival of Latin in English and the Romance Languages; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph B. Solodow Page; Review: As a Latin teacher I am grateful to have a resource that will better enable me to answer students' questions about Latin's transformation into the Romance languages. I particularly enjoyed the plethora of examples of words' transformations. As a Latinist who has studied Romance languages, I can't help but think this book's logical explanation of how verbs changed from Latin into Italian would have made my study of Italian immensely easier. I believe that this is a much have resource for Latin teachers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eye of the Storm; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Messner Page; Review: I was afraid this was another disutopian sci fi novel set in a dismal future. Boy, was I wrong! The future looks a lot like now but with the results of climate change fully present. Our main character is very identifiable and she struggles with some tough realizations. No stock evil stepmother or easy decision here. Love that this book is full of fabulous female scientists!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sign and Sing Along: Baa Baa Black Sheep; Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Kubler Page; Review: Love other books by Annie Kubler- she has taught me to do all sorts of fun interactive songs with my little one. Am so glad that she is doing these Sign and Sing books; more resources for signing are great. Not every sign is shown in this book- and that is just fine. Signs are clear and easy to follow. I just wish the illustrations had more to talk about than just the signs. There are only so many times you can say "Look, it's another black sheep sitting next to a baby."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Count! (National Geographic Little Kids Look and Learn); Author: Visit Amazon's National Geographic Kids Page; Review: One of my one year old's favorites! I love the fun facts that taught me things I didn't know and that the high quality photos showed animals in their natural habitats.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: Same and Different (National Geographic Little Kids Look and Learn); Author: Visit Amazon's National Geographic Kids Page; Review: My one year old loved the National Geographic Count 1 2 3 book and we loved the high quality photos of animals in their natural habitats. Was hoping for the same with this one. Instead, the first photo is about markers and crayons. Another two pages are devoted to socks. And you won't find that cute dog with her puppies anywhere other than the cover!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Absolutely Must Do Coloring Now or Painting or Drawing (Charlie and Lola); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Child Page; Review: I thought this would be a book to read to my son. It is a lovely creative coloring book- complete this picture and that sort of thing- but not a story to read to a toddler.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Duck Dynasty Si Plush Toy for Dogs with Chew Guard, Small; Brand: Duck Dynasty; Review: The body is made well; the beak...my Shih Tzu ripped it open and took the stuffing out in two minutes!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Soft Mesh Comfy Step in Dog Vest Harness for Teacups, Toys, Minis, Puppies, Small Dog Breeds 2-16 lbs, Baby; Brand: Snazzi Pet; Review: Fits my six month old Chorkie perfectly! She loves to wear it! It really is a five star star purchase...Oops! I almost gave it a four..only because I wish I bought a darker color, instead of a girly baby pink. Looked dirty after very first time of playing in the backyard. Received this promptly. It was well packaged. Glad I bought. ("Thanks, Dave! Good job!"); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clenzadent Rawhide Chews for Dogs Small (30 ct); Brand: Clens-a-dent; Review: My shih tzu and my chorkie both love 'em! I give them one a day. Most recent visit to the vet, was told they gave great teeth!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zehui Pet Dog Cat Sweater Puppy T Shirt Warm Hooded Coat Clothes Apparel; Brand: Zehui; Review: Got an XL for my shih tzu. Looks like a cool dude! Simply turn inside out to wash. Holds up great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews; Brand: Virbac; Review: give one each to my two dogs every day. last vet checkup, they both have GOOD TEETH!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HP95(TM) Hot!Pet Dog Winter Woolen Sweater Knitwear Puppy Clothing Warm Deer Head High Collar Coat; Brand: HP95(TM); Review: cute sweater. runs extremely small. not as long as shown in picture. have a chorkie and a shih tzu. the small and the large we're still too small.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nintendo Selects: Super Mario 3D World; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: My kids love this game, it's one of their favorites; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Lord of the Rings - Nintendo DS; Brand: by
WB Games; Review: Great fun for little boys; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angry Birds Star Wars - Nintendo 3DS; Brand: by
Activision; Review: My boys love this game; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wii U Fit Meter; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo 3DS XL Gold/Black - Limited Edition Bundle with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Weekly's great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PowerA Universal Nintendo 3DS The Legend of Zelda Hylian Shield Case; Brand: by
PowerA; Review: Stores my 3ds nicely; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival Bundle - Wii U; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: The kids enjoy it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD - Wii U; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: This is my favorite Zelda game, playing it on the WiiU was a lot of fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean - Nintendo DS; Brand: by
Disney Interactive Studios; Review: Bought this for my youngest son, he lives the Lego games; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wii U Rainbow Stylus Pack; Brand: by
PDP; Review: My kids kids the stylus occasionally so these are a must; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Afterglow Pro Controller for Wii U - Blue; Brand: by
PDP; Review: My kids' favorite controller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition: Star Wars Rebels Sabine Wren Figure; Brand: by
Disney Infinity; Review: Gave this to my daughter for her birthday and she loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Twist of Fate; Brand: John Arch; Review: I better start off by saying I may be a little bit biased with this review. After all, John Arch has always been one of my favorite singers, and the early Fates Warning albums he sang on (Spectre Within and Awaken the Guardian) have been on my A-list of essential metal albums since they came out in the mid-80's. When I first heard John Arch was going to return to writing and recording after an 18-year hiatus from the music world, I was a little cautious about getting my hopes up. Alot of time has passed since Awaken, and I knew the liklihood of a repeat performance was 50/50 at best. I needn't have worried. Twist of Fate is a solid five-star classic that will stand the test of time, just as Mr. Arch's early work has. Known for his unique operatic style where his voice is actually used more as an instrument rather than a narrator of lyrics, John Arch delivers with just as much pomp and emotion as he did two decades ago. The only difference is he has reigned in delivery just a tad from the old days, but that's not a bad thing in this case. The music itself is much more mature than Spectre and Awaken, as is the production. John's vocals have matured as well, blending in perfectly with the musical style. Although consisting of just two songs, this masterpiece of musical bliss still clocks in at just under half an hour. While the short duration is my ONLY complaint about Twist of Fate, I have found that listening to it twice in a row gives me that one-hour epic feel of other great bands in the prog/classical metal genre -- and believe me, it's good enough for two listens in a row. Twist of Fate is done in the old 80's progressive metal style, very reminiscent of the early Fates albums that John sang on, but also has a very modern day sound with nuances of more recent releases by Fates and Dream Theatre. If you enjoyed Fates Warning's Spectre Within and Awaken the Guardian, you MUST buy this album. If you like any kind of progressive metal, you MUST buy this album. If you are into any other genre of heavy metal, you probably should still buy this album...it's a gamble that is likely to pay off considering the single-digit price tag. For the past 20 years I've had a dream that I would once again hear John Arch return to the recording world. My dream has been answered and I now sleep peacefully with Cheyenne ringing in my ears. I just hope it's not another 18 years before the next one. John Arch has a special gift, and to not utilize that gift -- and bring such joy to the masses -- would be a travesty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bananas; Brand: Deep Purple; Review: This album was not on my list of albums to buy this year mostly because I'm not a die-hard Purple fan and I haven't really listened to them since the Perfect Strangers/House of Blue Light era. I've always liked DP, but I never really went bananas over them...until now! I was very lucky in finding this little gem. I was getting a little rare Sunshine at a small record store in Kalispell, Montana when this work of art happened to be blasting on the shop stereo. I knew it was Deep Purple right off the bat, but I never recalled them sounding THIS GOOD before. First thing I asked the clerk was "did Ritchie Blackmore go back to Deep Purple?" He had no idea so I snagged the cover booklet off the counter and saw that it was still Steve Morse on lead guitar. Well, Mr. Morse was sure doing some fine Blackmore tributes in his soloing on this record! This album impressed me so much, even on first listen, that I had to have it. They had sold out of rack copies so I ended up getting Bananas at a reduced price by purchasing the store copy. This album has only left my CD changer twice in the month I've had it. And both times I found myself putting it right back in the next day. I just can't get enough of Deep Purple's newest release. It's like a breath of fresh air from the 70's and 80's with full-out new millenium production. My favorite part of this album is its versatility. You've got everything on here! A few all out pounders like the old days of Burn and In Rock, some killer bluesy-sounding numbers, a few ballads where singer Ian Gillan's voice truly utilizes its full potential and even features somewhat progressive metal tendencies at times. Overall I would recommend Bananas to any Deep Purple fan, as well as anyone with a true appreciation for well-written, well-performed, and well-produced music. Trust me, this one's a gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bananas; Brand: Deep Purple; Review: This album was not on my list of albums to buy this year mostly because I'm not a die-hard Purple fan and I haven't really listened to them since the Perfect Strangers/House of Blue Light era. I've always liked DP, but I never really went bananas over them...until now! I was very lucky in finding this little gem. I was getting a little rare Sunshine at a small record store in Kalispell, Montana when this work of art happened to be blasting on the shop stereo. I knew it was Deep Purple right off the bat, but I never recalled them sounding THIS GOOD before. First thing I asked the clerk was "did Ritchie Blackmore go back to Deep Purple?" He had no idea so I snagged the cover booklet off the counter and saw that it was still Steve Morse on lead guitar. Well, Mr. Morse was sure doing some fine Blackmore tributes in his soloing on this record! This album impressed me so much, even on first listen, that I had to have it. They had sold out of rack copies so I ended up getting Bananas at a reduced price by purchasing the store copy. This album has only left my CD changer twice in the month I've had it. And both times I found myself putting it right back in the next day. I just can't get enough of Deep Purple's newest release. It's like a breath of fresh air from the 70's and 80's with full-out new millenium production. My favorite part of this album is its versatility. You've got everything on here! A few all out pounders like the old days of Burn and In Rock, some killer bluesy-sounding numbers, a few ballads where singer Ian Gillan's voice truly utilizes its full potential and even features somewhat progressive metal tendencies at times. Overall I would recommend Bananas to any Deep Purple fan, as well as anyone with a true appreciation for well-written, well-performed, and well-produced music. Trust me, this one's a gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darker Than Black; Brand: Cage; Review: This is the second complete balls-to-the-wall metal gem I've discovered this year, the first being Tad Morose's Matters of the Dark album. It's too bad bands like this never get any recognition because they've found the magic of writing truly heavy music without losing the key ingredient called "melody". When I really want to sling sweat on the walls these days, Cage's Darker Than Black delivers in spades; super heavy, dark, melodic, with an obvious swelling of testicular fortitude. This album is PACKED FULL of killer mid-tempo and fast metal riffs accompanied by a VERY diverse vocal range. The singer has an incredible presence, combining a unique blend of power, emotion, melody, and deathly screaming. The band is extremely tight and accents the vocals well. The production easily earns five stars, which is rare for bands who are this noisy. Listening to Darker Than Black, I would have to think that Cage is heavily influenced with early 80's masterpieces by Metal Church, Metallica, King Diamond, and Savatage. Of the modern day "true" metal bands, I rank this right up there with the aforementioned Tad Morose and Jag Panzer's Mechanized Warfare. When it comes to straight forward power metal, it just doesn't get any better than this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tage Mahal; Brand: Jon Oliva; Review: For those of you who long for the old Savatage -- back when Jon Oliva was the primary vocalist and his late brother Criss shredded solos that brought you to tears -- your wait is over. No, they didn't revive Criss from the grave. But Jon has assembled a five-star band here, and they serve as an awesome backdrop to Mr. Oliva's talented songwriting and vocal style. I never had anything against the change in direction that Savatage went with in the mid-90s. To me, the albums Dead Winter Dead and Wake of Magellan are just as much classics as Streets and Gutter Ballet. Many of my friends don't share this point of view. I had one friend tell me, "those newer Savatage albums make me think too much." To which I responded, "What's wrong with thinking?" But I see the point of view from people who really just want to rock out and enjoy the music without all the bombast of orchestras and choirs and complicated storylines. If this describes you, then let me assure you that Jon Oliva's Pain harkens back to the days of old. The songs on 'Tage Mahal are much more straight-forward metal and hard rock tunes, although there is still a touch of progressive bombast about it (which is a Jon Oliva trademark even from the early days). When listening to this album, I am reminded of many different phases of Savatage's old catalogue. The production and style of most of the songs reminds me of their latest release, Poets and Madmen. But this album will also carry you back to the days of Streets and Gutter Ballet (and in some cases, even as far back as Sirens and Power of the Night). Just to really touch on the nostalgia, Mr. Oliva even dusted off Savatage's original drummer, Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz, to record the songs No Escape and Nowhere to Run. There are a ton of other little surprises on this album, if you are intimately familiar with the old Savatage. One song, People Say - Gimme Some Hell, is lyricly-composed of numerous song titles of old Savatage tunes. A hardcore Savaholic might also notice that the some of the verses and melodies of the song Nowhere to Run are taken directly from the rare Savatage song Target (which appears as a bonus track on the Silver Edition re-release of Sirens). There are other hidden surprises here as well, for the well-initiated Savaholics out there. But I won't give them all away here! You buy it, listen to it, and find them yourself. It's good fun, like an easter-egg hunt! Since Savatage appears to have taken a back-burner to their mega-popular Trans-Siberian Orchestra project, long-time Savafans are treated here to Jon Oliva's Pain; every bit a Savatage record from beginning to end. Highly recommended for fans of Savatage, both new and old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fate of a Dreamer; Brand: Ambeon; Review: Ambeon is a side project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen, best known for his compositions in the highly-acclaimed progressive rock/metal bands Ayreon and Star One. But this album is nothing like his prog-metal entities. If you are ONLY into metal and don't like anything mellow at all, this album may not be for you (although I know many "strictly metal" fans who make an exception for this album). Now, don't get me wrong. This isn't Barry Manilow or Air Supply mellow. It still has a strong rock beat, albeit a very slow one, and there are distortion guitars in places. Mostly it is driven instrumentally by Arjen's spooky keboard effects and the soothing fretless bass lines of Walter Latupeirissa. On top of the awesome music are the stunning vocals of 14-year-old Astrid Van Der Veen. This young lady is such a spectacular talent on this record. She wrote and sang such beautiful vocal melodies; multi-layered, angelic, and positively dripping with melancholy. If the music here doesn't bring you to tears, her voice will. Fate of a Dreamer has a very gloomy feel to it; very gothic. If you listen closely (something that is very fun to do with this album) you'll hear all kinds of strange effects in the background. Sprinkled throughout, you will also find the flute and fiddle virtuosos of John and Pat McManus (formerly of the 80's Irish rock band Mama's Boys) as well as additional snyths from Erik Norlander and backing vocals from his wife, Lana Lane. The best part of the Ambeon project is that it serves two roles: you can slap on your headphones, crank up the volume, and get lost in it's magical melodies or you can simply play it softly in the background while you work or visit with friends and family. I have played this album for many people and virtually all of them are impressed, no matter what style of music they are into. If you were ever drawn into the gloomy atmospheres of 70s Pink Floyd or even the modern-day Lacuna Coil and Evanescence, Fate of a Dreamer might be a great cd to add to your collection. I know it was a great addition to mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Astralism; Brand: Astral Doors; Review: I've been a huge fan of Astral Doors since hearing their 2004 debut album Of The Son And The Father. Astral Doors' sound can be described accurately and succinctly; Dio-era Rainbow on steriods. It's old school metal with a modern sound. The riffage has a bit of that old Blackmore tone to it and the rhythm section is super-solid. The icing on the cake is the godly singing of Nils Patrik Johannson, whose Dio-esque vocals are more powerful and passionate than RJD himself (yes, he's that amazing). The debut album was old-school metal for sure, but leaned more toward the hooky hard-rock side of metal. 2005's Evil Is Forever picked things up a notch, with slightly faster tempos and riffs, a little closer to power metal tempo. I liked EiF but I thought the added speed and aggression sacrificed their ablity to write really melodic and hooky riffs and melodies. Thankfully, Astralism goes back in the slower (a relative term), more calculated approach of the first album. Whichever AD album you buy, you can't go wrong if you're a fan of old-school hard rock and metal. Because this is the way it should be played two or three decades years later. And with three excellent albums in three years, I'm looking forward to another Astral Door opening next year. I'll walk through it blindly! Highly recommended for fans of: Dio, Rainbow, Accept, Tad Morose, Mob Rules, Cage, Jorn Lande, Icarus Witch, Wolf, and Overlorde.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maniacal Renderings; Brand: Jon Oliva's Pain; Review: For all intents and purposes, this is the newest Savatage record; released under the banner of Jon Oliva's Pain, of course. Why isn't this labeled as a Savatage album? Because the members of Savatage are so involved in solo projects and the money-making machine of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, they aren't readily available for Jon Oliva, the perrenial song-writer and voice of Savatage. His current band is at arm's reach, all living in the same general area, and more than willing to aid the Mountain King in his verses. That said, you have to be more interested in whether or not this is a GOOD Savatage album. Let me assure you, it is. JOP's first album, 2004's 'Tage Mahal, was definitely a throwback to old school Savatage, but Maniacal Renderings is even more retrospective. Much of this release reminds me of Hall of the Mountain King, Gutter Ballet and Streets era. You'll still find some modern-day themes like the killer riffs on Poets and Madmen, plus those familiarly fun, yet strange, vocal melodies that overlap in a clashing sort of way that actually sounds melodic and somehow natural. Most improved since 'Tage Mahal is the maturity as the band as a whole. While the first JOP almost had the feel of a Jon Oliva solo album, i.e. Jon and his backing band, Maniacal Renderings has a more cohesive feel to the music overall. Jon's new bandmates are definitely coming into their own and feeling comfortable in their roles. The riffs and melodies are oh so Savatage, and the keyboards highlight the songs perfectly, as is usually the case when Jon writes music. The guitar solos compliment the music nicely, although conservatively, the most minor of flaws on a masterpiece. Jon's voice sounds most superb on this album. I've heard criticisms of his vocals in the past, but I think he's just getting better with age. He's learned from the past, knows his limitations, and performs so with gusto. Some nice touches on this album are during the mellower interludes where he does a fantastic Paul McCartney imitation. His favor of the Beatles really shines through in places, spattered throughout an album full of chaotical musical and vocal presentations. Musically, I find Maniacal Renderings a very descriptive title, not only for this album, but Savatage/Jon Oliva in general. Five stars and a GIANT pedastal of gold in my hallowed hall of fame.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Flame; Brand: Wolf; Review: There are a many great modern-day retrospective old school metal bands that are just starting to catch their groove in the new century. Top contenders include: Cage, Benedictum, Astral Doors, Winter's Bane, Icarus Witch, Pharoah, and... of course, Wolf. Some may argue that the 80's metal genre has been played out for originality, and maybe that's a given. If so, what you do with the "given" is what makes the difference, and Wolf delivers in spades (and CLAWS!) with The Black Flame. With their new album, Wolf has tossed their hat in the ring to compete as best of the new retro. The Black Flame is a full-on metal assault from the old days, somewhere in the old-school Maiden/Priest vein (while sounding like neither) with an accelerated, modern day tempo. The high-point being that Wolf sounds original while clearly showing influences from their youth. So, don't expect any copy-cats because this band can't be described that way. It's just old school metal played the way it should be in the Year-of-Our-Lord, 2006. The songwriting is superb at points and really good throughout, each band member standing out in their respected crafts. The singer can be a high-pitch air raid siren when he wants to be, but also delivers in a raspier, yet still melodic style reminiscent of classic 80s metal bands like Queensryche, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. The guitar solos are frequent and blistering to the ears, the bass-lines are solid and follow their own path without straying too far, and the eclectic, and quite frenetic, drummer never stops to take a breath (without being repetitive). The most attractive part to me is this band's eerie similarities to the obscure 80s Danish band Witchcross. My old high-school friends and I always wished Witchcross would reunite and re-capture the magic and now they have. Except, as far as I know, no one in Wolf has any connections to the guys who played in Witchcross back in the days. The fact that they are from neighboring Sweden makes me wonder. It's all Scandinavia, right? Anyway, Wolf just keeps better with each album and with The Black Flame they've reached the upper echelon of modern metal bands. Don't miss out on this gem, one of the best albums of 2006.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Flame; Brand: Wolf; Review: There are a many great modern-day retrospective old school metal bands that are just starting to catch their groove in the new century. Top contenders include: Cage, Benedictum, Astral Doors, Winter's Bane, Icarus Witch, Pharoah, and... of course, Wolf. Some may argue that the 80's metal genre has been played out for originality, and maybe that's a given. If so, what you do with the "given" is what makes the difference, and Wolf delivers in spades (and CLAWS!) with The Black Flame. With their new album, Wolf has tossed their hat in the ring to compete as best of the new retro. The Black Flame is a full-on metal assault from the old days, somewhere in the old-school Maiden/Priest vein (while sounding like neither) with an accelerated, modern day tempo. The high-point being that Wolf sounds original while clearly showing influences from their youth. So, don't expect any copy-cats because this band can't be described that way. It's just old school metal played the way it should be in the Year-of-Our-Lord, 2006. The songwriting is superb at points and really good throughout, each band member standing out in their respected crafts. The singer can be a high-pitch air raid siren when he wants to be, but also delivers in a raspier, yet still melodic style reminiscent of classic 80s metal bands like Queensryche, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. The guitar solos are frequent and blistering to the ears, the bass-lines are solid and follow their own path without straying too far, and the eclectic, and quite frenetic, drummer never stops to take a breath (without being repetitive). The most attractive part to me is this band's eerie similarities to the obscure 80s Danish band Witchcross. My old high-school friends and I always wished Witchcross would reunite and re-capture the magic and now they have. Except, as far as I know, no one in Wolf has any connections to the guys who played in Witchcross back in the days. The fact that they are from neighboring Sweden makes me wonder. It's all Scandinavia, right? Anyway, Wolf just keeps better with each album and with The Black Flame they've reached the upper echelon of modern metal bands. Don't miss out on this gem, one of the best albums of 2006.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unia; Brand: Sonata Arctica; Review: I've never been a huge Sonata Arctica fan, but Unia ain't your Daddy's Sonata Arctica. Virtually gone is the typical Euro-power metal tempo, replaced with some rather excellent songwriting that idles somewhere in the mid-tempo vein. There are plenty of up-tempo sections of songs, so it's not like they've totally wimped out, but I'm sure SA traditionalists and euro-power metal enthusiasts are screaming bloody murder because of the complete absence of the standard repetitive double-bass drumming. Personally, I love it! I never liked repetitive double-bass drumming anyway. The songwriting is key here. Totally awesome, and quite unique. It's got a strong prog flavor that always keeps it interesting (reminds me of Savatage - Poets & Madmen) while retaining its metal edge throughout with some godly riffs (again reminds me of Savatage - Poets & Madmen). There are quite a few ballad moments sprinkled throughout (which I always felt SA was best at) and they also remind of Jon Oliva's songwriting. I also hear influences ranging from Therion and Devin Townsend, to Star One (Ayreon) and Kansas. Unia is a very diverse album, much broader and ambitious than anything in their past catalogue. Don't pass this one off as just another Sonata Arctica album. This one gets a gold pedastal in my hallowed hall of fame for brilliant songwriting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux: Live At Montreux 2006; Brand: Roger Glover; Review: This as good as it gets in modern DVD concerts, and it's getting there with one of the classic hard rock/metal bands in history. The video and sound is incredible, a real treat on my simple 5.1 system with HiDef monitor. For a bunch of old farts, DP still kicks some serius arse. I think Ian Gillan even blows a nut trying to sing Highway Star (and quickly runs back stage to re-group during the following instrumental). The band is spot on, all night, as Gillan joins mainstays Roger Glover, and Ian Paice, in addition to Don Airy on Keyboards and Steve Morse keeping the Blackmore feel alive. Excellent video editing, no flashing MTV 2-second bull crap here. The camera's pointing where it should, especially during solos, and stays there. The band is having fun, it's obvious throughout the concert, and you'll have fun following along with a bunch of old geezers rocking out to your heart's delight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motörhead - Stage Fright; Brand: Lemmy; Review: I review DVD concerts in three primary areas: Audio, Video, Performance. I do not review DVD "extras", only the main concert. Audio: This concert is a little lacking on the bass (surprising, considering Lemmy is obnoxiously loud in person) but minor tweaking on the tone controls brought my subwoofer to life and made it sound like the real thing. If you don't have bass and treble control, or an equalizer (or if your subwoofer volume is already maxed out) this concert might sound a bit wimpy on the bass end. Video: Five stars for quality, ZERO for editing. Another great concert ruined by the MTV-video-editing style that sends epileptics into seizures. This ruins concerts for me, and it ruined this one. I'm not epiliptic, but I don't have to be to hate this style of video editing. My attention span is considerably longer than 1.5 seconds. Thank you, very much. Perfomance: I'm not a big fan of Motorhead, but when I'm in the mood for Motorhead, I'm in the mood for Motorhead. My opinion of this 2004 Dusseldorf, Germany performance is five-stars. The band is excellent, tight as hell. Phil Campbell (guitars) and Mikkey Dee (drums) hold their own with Lemmy all the way in this. High points for me was another touching tribute (by Lemmy's standards) to the Ramones, mentioning that Johnny had recently passed away, and, if you can believe it, a short ACOUSTIC MOTORHEAD set that sounds a little bit "country"! Interesting, entertaining, rocking concert... I give Stage Fright 4 stars overall, with the annoying video editing being the only FLAW in an otherwise 5-star DVD concert.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nightwish: From Wishes to Eternity - Live; Brand: Tarja Turunen; Review: This DVD features shockingly great audio for such an old concert (2001). Excellent bass and treble, and clarity of instruments. The sound on this one is nearly as good as their more recent 2005 performance on the End of an Era DVD. The volume level is a bit lower than more modern, professionally-produced DVDs, but not by much. I normally rock the volume at about 60% of max, and this one takes upward of 80% to rattle the windows. The video is in widescreen. and is a bit grainy (possibly for effect), but more than acceptable (awesome lighting). Kudos on the excellent video editing as well, with the camera primarily focusing on whatever's pertinent to the song for as long as it takes... meaning you often see entire riffs, vocal lines, and drum rolls in their entirety before the next camera-cut. This is early Nightwish, and an impressive performance of songs from Oceanborn, and Wishmaster, plus a little of Angels Fall First. It's mostly a Tarja concert which is fine by me. The male (beast) vocals are briefly featured by special guest vocalists, and nothing like the frequent trade off between her and Marco on the End of an Era DVD. In fact, the bass player doesn't sing a lick on this one and is mostly in the background. All other players are the same. I have to give this concert 5-stars. I've been addicted to it for nearly a month and that's the bottom line. Great sound, good video, and a classic Nightwish performance = pure entertainment for me. I'm just sorry I didn't discover this DVD a couple years ago when it was finally released. I only recently purchased it because their 2007 End of an Era DVD was so addictive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meat Loaf - 3 Bats Live; Brand: Meatloaf; Review: I'm okay with the fact that Meat can't sing like he used to, no points deducted for that. But, I'll agree with many reviews here that say the legendary singer is "off" at times during the concert. Credit due though, he NAILS it more than he misses. The video is awesome, shot in HD (featured/promoted recently for free on DirectTV HD) and excellently edited, by far the highpoint of this DVD. Five stars for video, all the way. Although the audio is also five stars (great bass, crisp cymbols, everthing in between), it's the AUDIO MIX that takes all the bang out of this concert for me. The guitars are too far back in the mix, making this sound more like an 80s contemporary rock concert than classic hard-rockin' Meatloaf. I already own the concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and I think it's much better (performance and audio mix) than 3 Bats Live, even though audio and video quality can't compare to this release.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 38 Special: Live at Sturgis; Brand: .38 Special; Review: I rented this from Netflix (as I do most of my concerts) and am currently watching it for the first time as I type this real-time review. The video is impressive considering it was 1999, and I'm watching on a 42 inch HDTV. Nice and clear, although it's stretched because of the FULL SCREEN format of those times. The audio is also quite good on my 5.1 surround system. As mentioned in other reviews, the vocals are a bit buried in the mix, and that's unfortunate. Otherwise, the sound cuts the mustard, especially for such an old concert without a big budget. Good mix of instruments, much better than I expected. I highly recommend this DVD (even for users with modern HD and surround sound sytems) if you're a .38 Special fan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Castell Son Claret; City: Es Capdella Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Stayed here as a couple, and having stayed in many 5 star hotels I am yet to find better. Amazing setting in the countryside, with modern, spacious rooms. The pool area overlooking the beautiful countryside is extremely tranquil, and perfect for quiet relaxation. The food was superb and nothing was too much trouble. For example I fancied liver one evening and it wasn't on the menu, so the hotel got some in For me for the following evening. My only criticism (As has been mentioned by others) is that it isn't an adults only hotel. The location, tranquillity and relaxing vibe is perfect for couples seeking a quiet getaway, so it's a little surprising to have kids running around the place. Not a deal breaker by any stretch, and we will certainly return in future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Level at Melia Barcelona Sky; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: I travelled to Barcelona in March for my stag do, a group of 10 of us stayed at The Level. The hotel was great - modern, big rooms, nice decor etc. As others have said, the location isn't slap bang in the middle of the tourist areas. This for me was a good thing, for others it could be perceived as an inconvenience but personally I liked the location as it felt a bit away from it all which made it more relaxing. Taxis were easy to come by, and for those who don't mind a walk we took a taxi to sagrada familia, walked down through the park, across to port Olympic and then back to the hotel along the beach front. So despite not being 2 minutes walk from everywhere, it was within comfortable walking distance for those who are a little more active. The steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi were great areas to relax and recharge in, whilst it was easy to feel comfortable in the rooms which were a good size, with nice bathrooms. There were also some nice touches such as being able to stream music via Bluetooth from your phone to the tv to utilise the speakers, and a Nespresso machine. The complimentary drinks and snacks added to the spa access and above touches definitely made the level feel good value for money. The only negative was the service was average at best when it came to breakfast on the 24th floor and lunch on the ground floor. In fact average is too high praise for what at times resembled something from fawlty towers. Coffee had to be ordered 3-4 times at breakfast, wrong starters were bought out at lunch. The clearing of plates is something that has to be requested rather than something that simply gets done. And there were a couple of instances of a la carte items ordered at breakfast simply not arriving at all. The above is highly surprising for a 5* property in truth. Despite this, the value for money means I'd be likely to stay here again when next in Barcelona, however I'd be hoping for some improvement from some of the restaurant staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Convento do Espinheiro Historic Hotel Spa; City: Evora Evora District Alentejo; Review: Visited as a couple in 2016 and really enjoyed this place. It's set in beautiful countryside so be prepared for a reasonably long taxi ride from Lisbon, but it's worthwhile. The property has an amazing charm to it, and it feels peaceful from the moment you arrive. The food options were a bit limited at the pool bar in particular, however what was on offer was of a good standard. The gym was very small but reasonably well equipped if that's a factor for you. The main restaurant served cracking food at dinner time, but we found similar standard available for much cheaper by taking a short taxi ride into Evora. The pool area was very relaxing, with a great indoor pool and spa too. Considering the reasonable room rates, I'd be likely to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sanctoo Villas Spa; City: Singapadu Sukawati Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights as part of our honeymoon and had an overall enjoyable stay. The hotel is set in beautiful surroundings, and the villa we had was huge and well equipped. The private pool was incredibly tranquil, and it was very easy to feel relaxed surrounded by nature. Our stay here also felt like good value - included in our package was a 90 minute spa treatment each which was incredibly enjoyable, a cycling tour which gave a really good opportunity to see some of the less touristy parts of Bali (where the locals live, rice fields etc) and breakfast with the orangutans at Bali Zoo. The Zoo is a stones throw from the hotel, and experiencing such close encounters with orangutans, elephants etc was truly amazing and created what will be lifelong memories. Where this property really let itself down was the food, which was in my opinion and compared to everywhere else I ate in Bali (hotels and restaurants) quite poor. A couple of the local dishes were a disappointment, and a club sandwich with chips I ordered one of the days was probably the worst I've had. I'm not exaggerating when I say it came with around a dozen chips. We also had the garlic bread as an appetiser in the restaurant one night and it was shockingly bad - rock hard bread with a bit of garlic and some butter. We mentioned to the waiter how bad it was, but there was no offer to remove it from the bill which was surprising. Considering how far this place is from any other restaurants (other than in the zoo itself) the food HAS to be good as there are no other options, and simply put it wasn't. For context the best meal I had during my stay here was at the zoo itself, where the lunch was superb. Great staff, a memorable experience due to the zoo, and amazing rooms and scenery, however definite room for improvement. Given the hotel is only a year old hopefully they will get better over time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Court at One Only Royal Mirage Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We stayed here for 4 nights as the final leg of our honeymoon trip, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We arrived at 7am after an overnight flight from Bali, and despite our arrival time a room was ready for us, which was totally unexpected and a wonderful touch! The hotel has amazing Arabic architecture and it feels incredibly opulent from the moment you enter. The pool area was superb, and the beach is beautiful. It has the white sands and turquoise water you see in brochures, but rarely often see in person. Food was plentiful, we had a half board option which included expansive buffets at breakfast and dinner. The food was probably the best quality buffet style food that I have had, with such a huge array of options - from tenderloin, to liver, to roast chicken, to prawns cooked on demand. Being back in the real world and eating normal food again since staying here has been quite a letdown! The staff throughout were incredibly friendly, particularly Gavin in Eau Zone restaurant (great lunch menu!) and Kumara (?) by the pool. It is also rare to have chefs doing the live cooking stations so keen to engage with customers, I found all of them to be very warm and welcoming and genuinely interested in ensuring I was enjoying their creations. This was a lovely touch. The hotel went out of their way to make our honeymoon memorable, we returned from dinner one evening to a bed covered in rose petals, fresh roses in a vase, and a card signed by the GM. This was a lovely touch which we really appreciated and will forever remember. It was far beyond anything we'd have expected. Finally, a few people have mentioned noise of jet skis during the day, I heard them but have to admit I didn't find them particularly intrusive. The same occurs at the Ritz Carlton in Abu Dhabi, the reality is if a hotel has a beach and people use jet skis in the sea, noise will be made and nothing really can be done. It didn't impact on our stay at all, and I would 100% definitely return here without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Landmark London; City: London England; Review: I booked The Landmark for a 2 night stay as part of a birthday weekend for my wife. The hotel was excellent from the moment we arrived. We were kindly upgraded to a room that by London standards was massive! Really well appointed, lovely bathroom, and despite being in the middle of everything it felt peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The location is superb, walking distance from many top restaurants in Mayfair and the surrounding area, and literally yards away from Marylebone station. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Sadly we didn't have time to eat in the winter garden, but it looked amazing. Would absolutely stay here again without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: We visited Bab Al Shams as part of a 9 night trip to Dubai - 3 nights in the peace and quiet out there, and then 6 nights on the Palm. Bab Al Shams was all we hoped it to be - peaceful, relaxing, quiet and very enjoyable! The architecture is stunning and in a city full of flashiness it was nice to be somewhere that felt like a truly authentic Arabic experience. The staff were superb throughout, with genuine warmth and friendliness. Lovely room, great food, amazing pool - couldn't really ask for more and we left feeling very relaxed. Will definitely go again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I'd probably give this a 4.5 star given the chance but persuaded myself to give it a 5 instead. Firstly the negatives; - the pool area is really crowded. Surprising for a hotel this big. The loungers feel on top of each other, which makes it a less relaxing experience at times - you may have to queue for breakfast for a short while, although there are other restaurants that serve breakfast that had no queue. But no-one tells you this, you have to find out for yourself! - the food around the pool is really really average. Actually, for an expensive 5* hotel it's below average However, on the bright side; - the moment you step in here you can't help be wowed by the grandeur and opulence. It's a majestic property! - the room was massive with an amazing bathroom. Having stayed in some nice hotels around the world (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi) in terms of the room itself this was right up there. Very easy to relax in such a massive and beautiful room. - we took half board and it's a fantastic half board package where you can dine around in other Jumeirah hotels, which is a great touch. The buffet food here was very good, specially the Asian night. The Lebanese restaurant was great too! - the spa was on a different level to any I have ever been in! It's hard to believe you get access to such a facility as part of the room price to be honest. I went literally every day. There is a well equipped gym (again, right up there as hotel gyms go) and then the spa itself which has to be seen to be believed. I particularly liked the snow room! - the staff throughout were very friendly, especially the spa attendants (you need their help to find your way around it!) On the whole a really fantastic hotel, the spa and the half board options 100% make it somewhere I'd return to. Yes, the pool area could do with being a bit bigger and a bit more spaced out, and there is definitely room for improvement with the poolside dining. But the things this place does well, it does better than other places I've been and that swings it to being a 5/5 from me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: It must be hard to run a hotel that feels special in a city with so many superb 5* options, but somehow this place manages it. We stayed for a week in October 2018, and whilst it has taken me until now to write a review, the memories of this trip still stand out. The hotel is as opulent as you'd expect a 5* on the Palm to be, but it doesn't feel pretentious at all, in large part due to the friendly nature and pleasant approach of all the staff working there. I'd like to make special mention of Dinesh who was our cleaner for the week, who left my wife in awe of his amazing towel art (which included monkeys and crocodiles amongst others). The rooms are massively spacious, the pool area huge, and the food choices both plentiful and of high quality. We took the half board option which gave us the opportunity to eat in the a la carte restaurants (instead of the buffet, if desired) and we had some really really good meals. The adult only pool was so relaxing, of the various hotels I've stayed at in Dubai I'd rate this pool area as my favourite due to how peaceful and relaxing it is. Whilst we didnt find time to check out the tennis courts and some of the other facilities, the gym was excellent in terms of size, amount of equipment etc. Again, as hotels go this gym is right up there. My only slight disappointment was the spa area. I didn't have any treatments, but the steam room, sauna etc just didn't feel quite as high end as many of the other facilities. This may in part due to being spoilt by the amazing spa facilities on my last Dubai visit (Zabeel Saray) which set my expectations a bit high. Regardless of this one area for improvement, if I was choosing which hotel to go back to it would easily be this one, as overall in all but one category it was perfect. Will absolutely be looking to go back in future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palazzo Versace Dubai; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights on the second part of a mixed beach/city holiday. We have been fortunate enough to experience some of Dubai's top hotels (One and Only, Jumeirah, Waldorf Astoria) and we both agreed that this surpassed them all. Everything about the hotel was exemplary. The rooms and decor are superb, mixing technology with traditional grandeur. The service was brilliant - it was as if every single member of staff had been hand picked by the hotel owner. From the cleaners to the gardeners, every staff member we encountered was warm, friendly, and seemed to be genuinely keen to ensure all our needs were met. Special mention to Eugene and Manny in Giardino, Augustine in Vanitas and the male spa attendant whose name I didn't catch. The spa and gym facilities are excellent, the quality and quantity of breakfast and dinner (half board) were the best I've experienced in Dubai, with the ability to eat at the Italian or Iranian restaurants as part of the half board package a nice touch. Unlike many hotels that do this, rather than a set amount as an "allowance" toward a meal in the non buffet restaurants (which in most cases don't stretch as far as a starter and a main!), we were pleased to enjoy a 3 course set menu in Vanitas (Italian food) and again the food was excellent (as was the variety, with 5 starter and 5 main options to choose from). We are already looking forward to visiting Palazzo Versace again, and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone thinking about going.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: We stayed here at the end of our hectic 2 week visit to vietnam. I found the city very overwhelming & the hotel equatorial was my saviour! We just stayed in a standard room & Staff were very friendly, you could book tours from the front desk & the pool & bar area were great. Highly recommend this hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jailhotel Loewengraben; City: Lucerne; Review: I stayed here on a tour, so had no idea we would be sleeping in a jail on our stay in Lucerne! I was a little freaked out when they told us it was a jail hotel.. but it wasn't as bad as I expected. Our room was very basic. 2 single beds & a small built in bathroom. The window above our bed had bars on it! - very jail like! Some of our friends claimed that their sheets weren't clean & the girls were not impressed at the accomodation at all. To be honest, we were only here for one night & I just didn't let myself think about the fact that we were in a jail.. It was an experience & a funny story to tell now. Don't stay here if you aren't expecting the hotel to look like a jail.. it does!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VIP Suites; City: Oia Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: I was nervous about booking this accomodation for a week in October but it turned out to be my absolute favourite week of my 6 week holiday in Europe!! First of all this is not a hotel. You are booking a cute little cave/suite, the type that I initialy think of when I think of a cute little white & blue greek hide away. We were so excited when the staff showed us to our suite.. you have the perfect white building setting that you expect & all you can see it blue ocean after that! On arriving into Oia our bags were carried down to the room for us (200 steps later we were SO grateful for) - other nearby suites/ hotels didnt offer this. We booked a standard room & it consisted of a small balcony with umbrella, table & 2 chairs. Small lounge area with tv & aircon, 1 bedroom, kitchen & bathroom. The bathroom was small but i think it added to the charm. The room was cleaned every day & all dishes done. As i said, its not a hotel, its not fancy. Its beachy, blue & white cave style accommodation with a caldera view. Everyone on the island comes to the area to watch the sunset. We stayed in 5 star hotels in other cities during our stay in Europe & I would definately choose to come back here over them every time! absolutely perfect for my idea of the perfect greek island getaway!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel SB Diagonal Zero; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: First of all, yes the hotel is a little way out of the city centre.. which you can clearly see before booking the hotel. Pros: The metro is literally a 5 minute walk, very close. We used the metro to go everywhere & it was great. The hotel itself is fantastic, modern & spacious rooms. Staff were ALWAYS friendly & super helpful. The hotel is right across the road from a big shopping complex & pharmacies. Pool is great but the area is completely taken over by a lot of people sunbaking. I used the spa service, it was lovely. My partner & I stayed here for 7 nights & couldn't fault any of the hotel services. Cons: The only negatives we found were actually in relation to the other guest staying in the hotel. Not the hotel at all. We found that most of the hotel guests were a bit older. I wouldn't recommend staying with kids.. as 99% of the people we encountered were very 'posh' & I saw a few well behaved kids getting told to stop swimming around so roughly in the pool.. I personally look forward to meeting & socializing with other people from around the world, we failed to meet anyone who could manage a smile in the public areas of the hotel. This didn't impact our stay hugely, I think it's just worth making note of. Basically, Don't bring the family & if being surrounded by snobby people bothers you, look else where. If this doesn't bother you at all I would gladly recommend the hotel & I'm sure there would have to be some friendly people hiding out there somewhere! Very very good hotel :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aegean Apartments; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: I stayed here with 2 friends in a 2 bedroom apartment. This review is a little late but the hotel came to mind as one I wanted to leave positive feedback for. The rooms were very spacious, bathrooms & kitchen great. Balcony with seaviews lovely. Indoor and outdoor pools were very handy. The location was the best. We (three 19 year old girls) walked everywhere from the hotel, always felt safe as it was such a short walk. Will be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auto Park Hotel; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: This hotel was included as part of an organised tour through Europe. I read these reviews before I left & was so worried about the stay at this hotel! Turns out it was fine. Our room was basic & bathroom was very small but all clean. I would stay here again if the price was cheap as we do not spend alot of time in the hotel. If you prefer to hang around the hotel alot then it is probably better to spend a little extra elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Divani Corfu Palace; City: Kanoni Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: 2 nights stay here & it was great. Room was large & bathroom included bath. The hotel itself was very nice & the pool area was great too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AZIMUT Hotel Munich; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: I stayed at this hotel as part of an organised tour throughout Europe & this was the nicest place we stayed by far. The room & bathroom were spacious, clean & modern. We did only stay for one night but for a reasonable price I would certainly return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Hotel Paris Sud Porte d Ivry; City: Ivry sur Seine Val de Marne Ile de France; Review: We were part of a tour when we stayed here so did not have any communication with the staff when booking or even during our stay here really. Our room was very small but clean. Bathroom basic & clean. We ate at the dining area on a few occasions (which was also organised for us) and it was really good. The hotel is located on the outskirts of 'Paris'.We didn't spend much time at the hotel at all as we were out exploring, so for a cheap price & a clean, secure place to stay, this hotel was very good quality for us.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: First of all this hotel is located on Hindley street which is where most of Adelaide's nightclubs bars etc are located. BUT once we stepped inside the hotel, we forgot all about that. The entry, bar area is really nice. Room was modern & sparkling clean. The staff were very helpful. For this price & one night in the city you really can't do much better in my opinion! We Will be back regularly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seacrest Apartments; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: I stayed here with my family earlier this year & it was great. The price was affordable for a 2 bed/ 2 bathroom place with a great kitchen, dining, lounge & deck area. Our Apartment was super clean & modern. There is an inside & outside pool which is handy in case it rains. Staff were really helpful & bus stops right across the road. The only slightly negative was the street noise was a little noisy but overall not too bad. We thought it was a great alternative to a hotel as there were 4 of us needing to stay. Affordable, Great sea views, clean, friendly & a 10 minute walk to cavil avenue.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Pub Backpackers; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: First of all, I stayed in this place over a year ago.. so If it is under new management it could be alot better now! A friend booked a room here for a group of us. On arrival we were told to leave because we did not have international passports. After a while of explaining that we had booked & payed for the room they gave us our keys but told us that we could not have the private room we had booked & would be sharing with another random person. The room was hot & dirty & like nothing i've see before. I am not too fussy & I realise that you get what you pay for but this was just bad! Any way long story short. I ended up finding another place to sleep as I just couldn't bring myself to sleep here & my friends who did stay the night had their purses stollen. It has been a while since my stay here so there may have been improvements since my visit but it really was so awful I felt I needed to share my experience.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: Have stayed here a number of times for short stays. The hotel is lovely. Staff are very helpful & professional. Rooms are new and always spotless. Indoor pool & spa is great too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stamford Plaza Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: I have stayed at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide a handful of times now. It is one of my favourite hotels in Adelaide. It is a little dated & maybe not as modern as other new hotels in adelaide but still a classy hotel. The concierge are the nicest in town! The one guy in particular has been there every time I have visited & he instantly welcomes & jokes with guests.. The bar area down stairs is what I love the most. Rooms are always clean & have never had a problem so far. The breakfast is fantastic, we are always excitied to eat when we stay here. Will keep coming back again & again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: The hotel is very nice and modern. beds were so comfortable.. large bathroom. Staff were very helpful with information on trams, directions and taxis. the hotel is right next door to the dfo shopping centre which was handy and only a short work in to Melbourne CBD. Very pleased with our stay and would love to come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Playford MGallery by Sofitel; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: We stayed for 2 nights at the Sebel last week. Another fantastic stay. Staff are the most professional in Adelaide. Our room was great, we love the classic style of the hotel. Once again the beautiful bar (yummy cocktails) and 24 hour pool/ spa area were the highlights! Hotel is always spotlessly clean.. no complaints here. We have already booked our next stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: My partner and I have just stayed at the Grand Chancellor on Hindley. I have previously been really impressed and encouraged friends/ family to stay also. The hotel was full of drunk party people this stay (not suprising as located on hindley street) but staff were clearly tired and fed up. interrogated upon arriving back to the hotel at night- not very welcoming but understand somewhat as lots of young drunks were trying to sneak inside the lobby. most disapointing were the extra charges on our credit card on top of the bond held! was not aware they could just keep billing your card without consent (and a valid reason for that matter) Very shaddy and Left a very bad taste. As locals will make sure our family and friends try else where next time!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monterey Surf Inn; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: This is a great budget motel. We stayed for 1 night passing through Monterey. it is located on the main road but no problems with noise. The price was cheap, room & bathroom basic but large and clean. Free parking. if you are looking for a cheap place for a night or 2 and aren't too fussed for anything fancy.. this is great. I would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Andrews Hotel; City: San Francisco California; Review: This was a good hotel for a 3 night stay. Staff were really nice and helpful too. Location is pretty good. Close to union square, shops and tourist busses. Breakfast on your floor every morning is simple but free so can't complain. Bathroom was really small & Hotel is a little older but overall nice stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prytania Park; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: For the price this place is great! Our room was small but clean & comfortable. The location is convenient.. Our room was located right at the entrance of all the different rooms which was a little noisy in the mornings when people were going back & forth from the brekky bar but it was no big issue! The staff & guests were all really friendly here. A few good restaurants close by. Great little hotel with a touch of the quirkiness that we loved in New Orleans!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Texan Motel; City: Amarillo Texas; Review: We had just one night as a stop over at the Big Texan & we loved it! It was our first time in Texas so we were so excited about the ' old texas' style hotel! The room was basic but just fine for what we needed. We stayed here on an organised tour & some friends were disappointed they didn't get to stay in the 'texas' themed rooms but instead another part of the motel that were just ordinary motel rooms! I guess we just got lucky with our room allocation but it might be something to think about when booking your rooms. The Big Texan steak house next door, which is home to the big Texan steak challenge, was also a lot of fun. I would love to stay here with kids.. It sure brought out the big kids in my partner & I. Loved it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baymont by Wyndham Florida Mall; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Ok, so when I booked our room here we got a great deal.. around $50 a night I think. Breakfast is included. For that price you can't expect luxury & we are happy with budget hotels that are safe & secure. After arriving in Orlando & calling a taxi to pick us up we were told that taxi companies don't like to go to this hotel.. Finally we managed to convince one car company to take us & he explained that the hotel has a bad reputation of drug raids & that many taxi companies simply won't accept the job to & from this hotel as they are concerned who they will be driving! I was instantly worried about where we were about to be staying for 4 nights (I actually began searching for last minute hotel rooms in case we needed to change) On arrival the hotel looked much nicer than many other budget places we stayed in USA.. Hotel staff were SO very friendly. (one young guy in particular, can't remember his name) The room was average but ok. Breakfast also average but free so no complaints here. The location is very dull & not much seemed close by. We decided to stay for our 4 nights. The hotel had their own 'taxi' service who would take you wherever you like for a pre arranged fee. These guys (father & son I think) were absolute gems! So kind & shared info on each destination they drove us too.. It was probably the highlight of our stay each day getting to know the men & hearing their stories about Orlando.. I would stay again if I could get a good deal, I would perhaps hire a car to avoid the taxi problems when arriving.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Playford MGallery by Sofitel; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: Stayed at the Sebel again during the week & was pleased yet again. Just love it here, the staff were so friendly, as always! Love that the pool/spa area is open 24/7. Room was spotless & comfortable. The front bar is such a nice place to sit & have pre drinks & the location on North Terrace is very handy. Have already booked our next stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC US Capitol; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: We booked this hotel for a price that we thought was very reasonable! The hotel was really nice & modern. Nice pool & indoor spa! There is a mini convenience type store in the foyer. Room was really modern, clean & nice! The place next door does 'sub' sandwich style food & was fantastic! Metro station a 5 minute walk away. Starbucks & a really good supermarket are close by. Would be more than happy to stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Adelaide; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: Loved my 1 night stay at the Hilton. We arrived earlier than expected from the airport and the Hilton staff were so helpful & arranged our room right away. The newly renovated room was a good size & bathroom was nice. The location of the hotel is great walking distance to some good restaurants. Foyer & restaurant area are really nice & open. The only little hiccup was with the parking, we found the valet area was too small for the amount of people checking in and out so there were a few delays but nothing too bad. Hope to be back again soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury; City: Adelaide Greater Adelaide South Australia; Review: We tried the Adina for something different to the usual chain hotels we stay at in Adelaide. I really liked it. The room was spacious, hotel was nicely decorated with good blend of modern/ historic touches. Pool area in the basement was nice & the tunnels were really interesting. The courtyard area is a lovely garden setting. We had a great breakfast sitting there in the sun. Overall, nothing to complain about & really enjoyed the change up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Relais Maddalena; City: Rome Lazio; Review: This hotel was so charming and pretty. It was tucked away in a fabulous location. I enjoyed my stay in Rome from the second I arrived at this place. Staff were great, breakfast was good. Just loved it and can't wait to return one day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: This hotel is in a great location. The hotel itself is great. Nice bar/ foyer area. Convenient car parking. Room was nice and spacious and the bathroom was beautiful. The only thing to mention would be that you can hear the train passing by on the lower levels. Would love to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel New York Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: We stayed at the Novotel Times square for a week and felt like it was our second home. The hotel is in a fantastic location, just off Times Square. We had a room with a view of Times Square which I would recommend.. It was great! There are a few different subway stations close by that were very handy. The room was pretty modern & had everything we needed. The bathroom was on the smaller side but again, modern and all we needed. (no bath, just a shower) The hotel lifts were very quick. Bar/ restaurant area is great! Again there is a great view of Times square from the restaurant bar and outside on the balcony/ terrace. We found the happy hour a good time to sit outside at the bar. Free use of wifi/ computers was handy too and there were 2 tv's with video games for the kids too. We could hear some construction work going on over night even though we were high up in the building but this is probably something that comes with the location! The only thing we found a bit strange on check out was the differing opinion on airport transfers from the staff. The guys at the front desk were very helpful with showing us the subway map & train to the airport but as we were leaving the hotel, the guys downstairs tried very hard to convince us not to go via subway & rushed us into a 'taxi' that was more like a private transfer car. Overall we really loved the vibe of this hotel. It's not overly posh but is modern, convenient and comfortable! I would love to stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mayflower Park Hotel; City: Seattle Washington; Review: I must admit, I was a little bit disappointed when we arrived at this hotel & then again in our room. If I could, I would give it a 3.5 star rating but I'm going with 4 because it was probably better than average.. more like good rather than very good though. The Location is great and we walked everywhere is Seattle (We didn't have a car during our stay) The staff were all friendly when we saw then. The bars & restaurants also looked very nice & full of character but the room was lacking. The Queen bed was the smallest queen I have slept in & the room felt a bit more 'nanna' than 'vintage charm'. I would stay here again for 1 or 2 nights at a good price but for a longer stay I think I would look at something a bit more modern.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eat Drink Man Woman (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Il Postino (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tampopo (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Farewell My Concubine (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Out of Africa (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Barbarian Invasions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horseman on the Roof (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Muriel's Wedding (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buena Vista Social Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 3 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: East/West (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ballykissangel: Series 1 (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Guffman (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waking Life (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vera Drake (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cries and Whispers (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Samurai (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow Up (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Head On (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Zhivago (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Intimate Strangers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogville (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magdalene Sisters (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firefly (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Blind Swordman: Zatoichi (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Farinelli (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The L Word: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lagaan (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ballykissangel: Series 3 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sea Inside (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pride and Prejudice (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Birth (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Special (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antonia's Line (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 4 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time, #1); Author: Robert Jordan; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: The writing was good, and I can see why this series is so popular. However, most of the story is made to be unnecessarily long, and parts of it drag and become boring.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Great Hunt (Wheel of Time, #2); Author: Robert Jordan; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was much better than the first book, but again, most of the story dragged. I couldn't put it down towards the end and the climax and aftermath were fantastic.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (The Princess Diaries, #1); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A fun and easy read. I probably would've enjoyed this more had I read it when I was in my early teens. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess in the Spotlight (The Princess Diaries, #2); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: More fluffy fun. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess in Love (The Princess Diaries, #3); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: The story gets better. Despite its title, there's not much more romance than in the other books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess in Waiting (The Princess Diaries, #4); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: My favorite one of the series so far. I love how things keep getting more interesting for Mia. :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Killer's Cousin; Author: Nancy Werlin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a huge disappointment from Nancy Werlin. I'm a big fan of Double Helix, and this book just couldn't compare. I was also severely let down by a certain turn in the story that I thought was extremely boring- albeit possibly more realistic.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was an interesting take on werewolves. Sam and Grace's relationship could've been a bit more developed, and the story overall could've been better. Grace was a very stoic character which I thought to be strange. Sam was heart melting but not quite real enough. The book was good enough for me to want to read the sequel, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hollow (The Hollow, #1); Author: Jessica Verday; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Abbey's best friend Kristen is killed when she slips off the bridge in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and falls to the water and rocks below. Abbey refuses to believe that Kristen is gone at first- but has to come to terms with it when her body is finally found. While dealing with her loss Abbey meets Caspian, an incredibly good-looking guy who makes her feel better for the first time in a long time. But then Abbey finds out that Kristen may have been keeping secrets from her. Dangerous secrets that may have ultimately lead to her death. And when Abbey finds out something about Caspian, she starts to wonder if her sanity has been in tact at all since her best friend's accident. I had high hopes for The Hollow. It's one of the rare books that I actually went out and bought (mostly I borrow and only buy what I can't live without). I'm glad that I bought it in paperback! The book ended up disappointing on several levels. But let's start with the good first: The overall concept was interesting. It was different. It was new. I read a LOT of paranormal fiction/romance, and to have an idea that surprised me was impressive. There is a very heavy "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" element throughout the entire book and I thought that made it unique and spookier. The quotes at the beginning of chapters were a nice touch. Abbey was a pretty likeable character, she was hilariously endearing at times. Caspian was a little harder to tolerate but that's mostly because you're left clueless about his "secret" until the very end. Abbey's parents play a surprisingly large role in the story too. A lot of the book just makes you feel content (always nice) and it definitely fit in well with when I read it. The book goes through the holiday season and snow, so I was able to relate. :) The ending completely took me aback and I will admit that I did NOT see any bit of it coming. But the writing was mediocre. :/ It was slightly juvenile and I couldn't help but think while reading it that it was comparable to my own writing of a few years ago. It never impresses me when a writer writes like I do, I don't consider my writing to be awe-worthy at all- they need to go above and beyond that! More frustrating than the writing was the line of events...or lack of. Nothing HAPPENS for the vast majority of the book. I was near the end and thinking, "Isn't...anything going to happen here? O_O" And it did. But not until the last chapter. And that left me more confused and annoyed than anything. Yes, the surprise was astounding but there was basically no conclusion whatsoever. I felt like Verday had a great idea and sort of dragged it along this book just so she could finish with a bang and leave us wanting to read the second (it's a trilogy). This is a clever tactic, but it was poorly; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Son of the Mob (Son of the Mob, #1); Author: Gordon Korman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Absolutely LOVED it. Vince is a fantastic character, and the entire story is filled with humor but also has a great plot. Gordon Korman has become one of my favorite authors. :D This book is on my list of Best Books Ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Hustle (Son of the Mob, #2); Author: Gordon Korman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: As awesome as the first book. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tomato Collection; Author: Kevin Kammeraad; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry; Review: Got this book at a writer's conference in Grand Rapids ages ago. He signed it for me. :) It's an amusing collection of children's poetry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jake, Reinvented; Author: Gordon Korman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Gordon Korman rocks. A favorite of my sister's also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The City of Ember (Book of Ember, #1); Author: Jeanne DuPrau; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The idea was very new when it came out, and the twist at the end was excellent. The writing is meant for younger readers, but I enjoyed it immensely. :) Unfortunately, I think this is a book that should've been left alone after its ending but was then stretched and turned into a series that I lost all interest in reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1); Author: Nancy Farmer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: An enjoyable science-fiction read that questions morals and ethics as the main character struggles with who he is and how he came into existence.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Nothing needs to be said for this entire series. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I read this book at just the right time. Loved it and joined the Twilight craze right after. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Moon (Twilight, #2); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I hated that Edward left, but loved Jacob's character. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eclipse (Twilight, #3); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The tug-of-war between Edward and Jacob continues...:D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: An unexpected twist, but overall a satisfying ending. Sad the series is over with. :/; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1); Author: Christopher Paolini; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this book. I thought it was the perfect beginning for a series, and the action and adventure are fantastic. Hats off to Paolini, who wrote the story when he was 15.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle, #2); Author: Christopher Paolini; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story gets even better in Eldest, and other points of views are explored as well. An outstanding sequel to Eragon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle, #3); Author: Christopher Paolini; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: And it keeps getting better...eagerly awaiting book 4!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this book, particularly all the action and adventure. Looking forward to books 2 and 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evermore (The Immortals, #1); Author: Alyson Noel; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3 out of 5 stars is really accurate for this book. There were parts I loved and parts I really disliked. The scene in Disneyland was great because I went on the same rides that were mentioned. :D However, there was another part in the book where some alcohol abuse occurred. I found that to be a surprise- and immensely disappointing. The main character was usually likable but frustrating at times. The lessons learned throughout (forgiving yourself, acceptance, doing what's right, etc.) were carried out well. I was impressed by how science was incorporated into the overall paranormal theme, usually authors just run with the "paranormalcy" of it all and go on to say that "that's the way it is". Here, actual logical explanations were offered. There wasn't enough romance for my liking though, and the male protagonist didn't make near enough appearances. The villain seemed to be too much of a drama queen as well. I can tell that the rest of the books in the series will play with the tension between the two main characters, which was crafted well in this book. The ending was satisfying, and I do want to read the sequel. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Little Secret (Touch, #1); Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book was something I could've written- which translated to it not being very impressive. :/ I had high expectations with this one, due to Stolarz's Blue is for Nightmares series (which ended horribly but was well-written), but this book lacks that well-written eloquent appeal. The ending is abrupt enough to make you want to read the sequel simply because you're not satisfied with how it wraps up.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Little Lies (Touch, #2); Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: SPOILER ALERT: Nothing too serious but if you're determined to not know a thing prior to reading, then do NOT read this. I usually write long, drawn out reviews and go into detail about all aspects of a book. I also usually do this when I somewhat enjoyed a book. For books that don't come anywhere near, I don't. :/ I feel like it's mean and so refrain. I'm starting to think that just saying "this sucks" doesn't help anyone though, and that maybe I should actually go into depth about what I found wrong with it. So here goes: 1) The writing was poor. Perhaps I would've enjoyed this back when I was 11, but at nearly 21 I found it to be juvenile and immature. Not the actual content, but the writing itself. I was disappointed. I could've written in that same manner at 15. While Delirium (the last book I reviewed) was very big on details, this book hardly had any at all. Each sentence was a jump in plot and although that makes the book move along at a relatively fast pace, I felt like I was losing out on a lot of actual writing. I also felt as though the book HAD to move along at a fast pace, otherwise you'd probably have just put it down and not even read anymore. 2) The plot itself was a poorly developed suspense/mystery. I wrote a mini-novel about a serial killer on a college campus when I was 14, and while I look back on that and laugh now, I read this book and thought, "Oh my god...this is the sort of 'plot' I'd have come up with back THEN..." Seriously? Someone stalking/leaving notes/attempting to kill someone else because they thought that person 'didn't belong there'? An absolutely ridiculous vendetta that made NO sense whatsoever? I highly doubt a high school student would go THAT far just because they didn't like someone. As awful as this may sound, a student gathering a group of friends to jump another student after school would've made more sense. This seemed like an intricate criminal mastermind's plan, except it wasn't intricate at all! It was childish and lame. Maybe it's just me, but I felt like the "criminal's" entire reasoning was utterly absurd. There was no major plot twist, no unbelievably creative idea, no...nothing. I love suspense books and while this caused the occasional few seconds of "Oh boy..." it quickly subsided as you fell into the same old routine: character conveniently ends up alone in the house (which is something you COMPLETELY see coming after the first time), spooky things begin happening, it all reaches a climax, it turns out to be nothing or someone safe. This exact same series of events happens, literally, about 20 times throughout the entire book. I was so fed up by the end of it that I could practically predict exactly what was going to occur on the next page. 3) A love triangle somewhat developed at some point throughout the book. I have no problem; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1); Author: Kami Garcia; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Most of this book dragged, but the climax and ending were so spectacular that I can't wait to read book two. It was a blend of some very different themes, but the authors managed to make it work extremely well. Some characterizations were a bit off and hard to believe, but all in all I'm glad I read this. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Other Boleyn Girl (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, #9); Author: Philippa Gregory; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Mary Boleyn is only a young girl when King Henry VIII takes an interest in her. She's flattered, eager, and completely in love. But as time passes by, she has to step aside for her much more capable sister. Anne is everything Mary is not. She's sharp-tongued, ambitious, and knows exactly how to play the game to get what she wants and get her family up the ranks. But soon Mary realizes that her family's greed will stop at nothing, and that she must somehow stop being their pawn if she wants to survive. I'm surprised at myself for the rating I'm giving this book. I expected to like it much, much more than I did. But let's look at the good first: 1) Great writing. Philippa Gregory is an amazing writer. I loved how it was written in such an elegant, old-fashioned hand. It was a fresh change from the usual young adult books I read, filled with teen-language and countless pop culture references. This book was set in a much, much older time frame, and the writing complimented that perfectly. 2) Historical accuracy. It is impossible to deny the amount of research and work Gregory put into this book. I would NEVER be able to do such a thing. This is why I'm best left making up my own fantasy worlds when it comes to writing a story. She did something incredibly difficult: took real characters from the past and brought them back to life based on research and her own imagination. I admire historical fiction for this reason, after all, how are you to know (really KNOW) what that person was thinking all those years ago? You don't. But it's your job as the writer to pretend like you do and then convince the rest of the literate world that you do. Impressive to say the least. However, there were things that bothered me about the book: 1) I know that this is the 15th century we're talking about, but the age difference between King Henry and Mary drove me kind of crazy. :/ I know this was the norm back then, but even THEN it bothered me. A lot. Thankfully, the book moved fast enough that she grew up (sort of) quickly. But it made me cringe through a lot of the beginning. 2) And now, to contradict my previous statement, the book moved at a snail's pace. The entire book is about 650 pages and it took me an eternity to finish. Books generally take me a long time anyway, what with college and all, but this took me even longer because there were a LOT of times when I just didn't care anymore. I wanted something to HAPPEN. And then I realized that things WERE happening, it just wasn't a normal story with an adventure and climax and etc. It was an adventure, but in an entirely realistic sense, and the climax was something I was already well aware of- Anne's beheading. 3) Court life is exhausting. It really is. After awhile it all got to; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Capture (Guardians of Ga'Hoole, #1); Author: Kathryn Lasky; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great Glaux! What an amusing read! :D For starters, I should probably say that if you're not an avid bird fanatic, you may not be as enthusiastic about this book as I was. I've raised/bred all sorts of birds ever since I was 9, so a book where owls were the main characters sounded fantastic. Also, I'd never read a book where the hero and the villain were animals and the entire world was without humans- so I was eager to see how Lasky would make it work without it seeming ridiculous. And I did expect it to be slightly ridiculous, I'll be honest. :P I mean, OWLS? As HEROES? And...fighting battles and saving the "owl" world? I didn't see how it could work, by any stretch of the imagination. Yet my 10-year-old cousin constantly swooned over the series so I figured I should give it a try. (I should probably point out that this book is targeted towards a 5th-8th grade audience. If you go in knowing that, you'll probably enjoy it more.) I think I've reached the age where I can read elementary-level books and see the charm in them and find them endearing. I'm sure if I'd read this in, say, middle school, I probably would've been exasperated by how childish it was or would've wanted more out of it. Moving on, let me first say that I was impressed. :D As big of a bird fan as I am, there were tons of bird references scattered throughout the book that I never would've thought of including! :O Bits about down, flight feathers, pellets, preening, etc. that were so cleverly spun into the story they made me smile. :)There were bits that made me laugh out loud- the little owlets were so naive and adorable that I just wanted to squish them. :D I truly loved the characters in this book as well. Soren (the main character) was extremely likable and I thought he was the bravest little owl in the world. His sidekick, Gylfie, was lovable in her own way. :D Another thing I loved was how Lasky employed a huge variety of owls as different characters, (a Great Horned Owl as a villain! How fitting!) so that I found myself constantly googling the different species and learning loads about them. The plot was surprisingly exciting. I honestly didn't see any of it coming and was taken aback by the amount of fighting that occurred. It all added to the adventure though, and I was satisfied with the way the book ended. This is of course book #1 in a 15 book series, so Soren still has quite a bit of growing to do. I can't wait to read books 2 and 3 so that I can watch the movie (which looks amazing by the way). My absolute favorite part of the book? When Soren flew for the first time. I was jumping up and down and cheering. :D I've raised countless baby birds and the moment when they take off for the first time from the nest; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book is absolutely fantastic. It's on my Best Books Ever list. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry, #2); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I absolutely loved this book. It's similar to Perfect Chemistry but fantastic in its own way. Once again, Simone Elkeles accurately portrays a teenage guy and does it with humor. :D I will admit that I liked Perfect Chemistry more, but Rules of Attraction doesn't "fall short" by any means. I can't wait to read all her other work! :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: At First Sight (Love Stories For Young Adults, #32); Author: Elizabeth Chandler; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: I had way too much trouble while reading this book. First of all, I stopped several times in between and forgot about it because I was completely immersed in fanfiction. (I love fanfiction. :D) As a result, I had to pick it up again and try to remember where I was and exactly what was going on. The other thing is that the characters seem sort of two-dimensional, the plot is underdeveloped, and the writing is very very simple. I think once you've read one of the "Love Stories" books, you've read them all. It barely held my interest as I read it, and I found myself forcefully trudging through it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Do (Love Stories For Young Adults, #35); Author: Elizabeth Chandler; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I enjoyed this book more than the last one in the "Love Stories" series. It was a lot more fun and I thought Adam was a better character overall than Jake (in the last book). The surprise towards the end was an interesting twist, and the romantic tension was aww-worthy. :) Like the book before it though, I thought the ending was rushed and wished that more detail could've been added. I tend to enjoy books more when the lead characters get together about halfway through and then work on some other conflict, rather than the entire book revolving around the issue of them getting together and then having it happen on the very last page. There was also quite a bit about men's lacrosse (Adam is the captain of the team, and Jane covers sports for the school paper)and while I usually hate sports-related books, I was able to keep up with this and actually ended up loving it. For some reason my initial mental image when I thought of lacrosse was ice hockey (no idea why) and I couldn't get that out of my head throughout the story. If anyone asks, I'll probably say Adam's a hockey player. :P Overall, a quick, fun read. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Summer Nights (Love Stories For Young Adults, #12); Author: Elizabeth Chandler; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: This book ended up being a LOT more serious than I expected. I thought it was going to be a mushy, fun, easy read. It ended up being surprisingly heart-wrenching and real. I enjoyed the author's writing style and thought the characters were nicely constructed. I was disappointed by the ending though. Was it a "good" ending? I suppose so. But it was abrupt and seemed rushed, with no good explanations about what happened to the other characters or how things really ended. After reading through so much romantic tension, I wanted a more drawn out, satisfying conclusion. I was also a little let down by how some of the characters were two dimensional. I thought the plot was a very good one though, and there were some laugh-out-loud moments as well. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legacy of Lies (Dark Secrets, #1); Author: Elizabeth Chandler; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Elizabeth Chandler redeemed herself in my eyes with this book. The first thing I'd read from her was the "Love Stories" series, and I thought those were blah. I was reluctant to start this one because I feared she would do the same thing she did with those, but as it turned out, this book was pleasantly entertaining. Her choppy, quick, style of writing is something to get used to, but after ploughing through books filled with descriptive, tedious dialogue, this was a breath of fresh air. I thought character development could've been better done but I suppose when you write the way she does, the most you can do is create characters that are relatively likeable, even if they're not completely three-dimensional and real. I also thought the romance was rushed towards the end and sort of thrown together...also, there wasn't enough of it. But that seems to be a recurring theme in my reviews of practically everything now. :/ So what was good about it? The plot. And that's really saying something. The Love Stories series was something that seemed to have been just thrown together carelessly, a haphazard idea that contained some lame dialogue to boot. This, however, was a genuinely great idea that had something I completely did not see coming. This impressed me. The twist was very satisfying and made me really glad I read it. One thing though- it's not a book that grabs you. After putting it down you...don't care enough to pick it back up. I had to coax myself into doing so because I had to finish it so I could get on to reading other things, but the book itself did not constantly call to me to finish it. Some self-motivation is required. :) But I will definitely be checking out Chandler's other works after this, and look forward to reading them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl, #1); Author: Cecily von Ziegesar; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: In New York's Upper East Side, there live the people that have it all. They're the ones wearing the name brand gorgeous clothes you could never afford. They're the ones that look amazing without even trying. They're the ones that have all the money in the world and use it to their advantage. They're also the ones you hate. Due to my habit of frequenting used book stores, I somehow always came across a random Gossip Girl novel. Soon enough, I owned most of the collection- except for book #1. I finally went ahead and checked it out at the library and sat down to read it. I really enjoyed this book, but this is why I think I did: 1) I had zero expectations. The blurb on the back and the cover made me think of the Pretty Little Liars series. I tried to read those books. I also tried to watch the tv show. The former was so terrible that it turned me off towards the latter. And so when I started Gossip Girl, that's what I was expecting. But the writing turned out to be surprisingly good. Definitely not a masterpiece and definitely not something that will wow you, but based on the expectations I had, it was good. 2) I was expecting something unbelievably racy and R-rated. This was THE book when I was 14. It was supposed to have all these horrible things in it, I distinctly remember my geography teacher reading the back and saying, "We have THIS in OUR library? :O". I didn't know what to expect. Reading it NOW though, I realize that it's really...harmless. Not a whole lot happens in that regard. I liked that. 3) The characters were much more developed than I initially thought. I feared the flat, two-dimensional characters found in the Pretty Little Liars. These girls (and guys) had a lot more to them. I also LOVED the narrator, "Gossip Girl". She was sarcastic, witty, and snarky, but her take on things was accurate. I loved how she would interrupt her own storytelling with her thoughts. Is this a book that will change your life? No. Is this a book that's meant for deep thinking? No. Is this something that will stay with you long after? No. BUT is it some light, fluffy, fun that's good for a Sunday morning? Sure. I'll read the rest of the series just because they're so easy and effortless. No thinking required. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Teen Idol; Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: Jenny Greenley is "Ask Annie", the writer behind the advice column in the school newspaper. Jenny handles everybody's problems and always makes sure to smooth things over, thus making her everyone's friend. But when teen heartthrob and superstar Luke Striker comes to their small town, Jenny finds out that maybe it's more important to stand up for what you believe in than to try and make the rest of the world happy. Ugh. Big disappointment. :/ I read 70/30. That is, 70% for plot and 30% for writing. Meg Cabot's writing is as fun, hilarious, and easy as ever, but the plot really let me down. From the blurb, I completely expected the story to go one way...and it went another. ENTIRELY. The book teaches a valuable lesson to pre-teens and teens alike, but I expected a lot more out of it. It's a likeable book and to be fair, the story is still nice. But...it just didn't go the way I wanted it to. And yes, that's enough for me to give it two stars. I told you, I read for plot. :/ And while the story was nice, it was so...simple. It seemed to be thrown together with very little effort. Maybe that's me being harsh but that's what it felt like. With Cabot's other books (Heather Wells series, Airhead series, even the Princess Diaries series) you can tell of the insane amount of work the author put into them. You can tell of how those stories really do require a lot of talent and effort. The plot twists were things I never could've come up with. But this book? I totally could've done it myself. :/ In fact...anybody could have. All in all, it's a sweet, quick (VERY quick) read that will probably leave you with a nice little smile. :) There were also moments in the book when I literally had to put it down because I was laughing so hard. I've found that only Meg Cabot books can elicit that sort of reaction from me. But definitely not one of her more impressive works.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Blue Sword (Damar, #1); Author: Robin McKinley; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wonderful descriptions, but the romance was severely lacking and disappointing. Not to mention the action was a let down (I didn't even realize the climax was the climax until I saw the book was nearly over with and that that had to have been it.); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dragonriders of Pern (Dragonriders of Pern, #1-3); Author: Anne McCaffrey; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: An enjoyable book dealing with dragons and adventure in another world. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hoot; Author: Carl Hiaasen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: A fun, nature-loving book that I thoroughly enjoyed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; Author: Newt Scamander; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was extremely entertaining, I loved Harry, Ron, and Hermione's comments throughout the book. :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wish List; Author: Eoin Colfer; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Eoin Colfer had only worked with male protagonists in his previous books up until this one. I thought the idea was unique and I enjoyed the adventures that Meg and Lowrie got up to while trying to fulfill his wish list.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silver Kiss; Author: Annette Curtis Klause; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A good vampire book. This is a quick read that's nice, but nothing mind-blowing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue is for Nightmares (Blue is for Nightmares, #1); Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was a fantastic beginning to an otherwise miserable series. :/ (Miserable due to what happens in the story- not because of the writing itself, which I enjoyed.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Is for Magic (Blue is for Nightmares, #2); Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Even better than the first. If only the series had continued this way. :/; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freak the Mighty (Freak The Mighty, #1); Author: Rodman Philbrick; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: A classic. Loved this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crooked; Author: Laura McNeal; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: A fantastic young adult novel with an action-packed ending and very real characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, #1); Author: Jenny Nimmo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was alright overall. The intended audience was a lot younger than I was at the time that I read it, which is probably why I didn't enjoy it more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1); Author: Orson Scott Card; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: My only explanation for the low review is that I read this book too young and most of it went right over my head. I remember forcing myself to get through it, but also that I liked the ending. :P; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zipped; Author: Laura McNeal; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I was as excited as I was with this book because it had a character named Myra. :P The rest of it was alright, but not as good as Crooked.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Witch Child (Witch Child, #1); Author: Celia Rees; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I usually hate "bittersweet" books but this one I absolutely loved. I was really satisfied with the ending, despite how it didn't wrap everything up nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales, #1); Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A book about faerie and the adventures of a teen girl in "our" world. Good enough that I look forward to reading books two and three.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elantris (Elantris, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of the best books of all time. I was blown away and loved, loved, LOVED it. Yes. It really WAS that good. Second reading: I was afraid I'd find something about this book that I wouldn't like this time- like maybe I'd read it too young last time and didn't realize certain flaws. But I was wrong. It is JUST as amazing as I'd initially thought. It will always be one of the most phenomenal books I have ever read. Tied with Harry Potter for me. :)Sanderson is a brilliant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Helix; Author: Nancy Werlin; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved the suspense and action in this psychological thriller. And with bio elements too? Too good to be true! :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Acceleration; Author: Graham McNamee; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: A unique idea amongst teen books. Wish there was more by this author but this seems to be it. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #1); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Science fiction at its best. I loved the bio in it, and the questions of morals and ethics.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jinx; Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was completely impressed by Meg Cabot with this book. I thought it was going to be a fluffy, pointless, fun novel. It turned out being serious, hilarious, adventurous, and exciting all at once. One of my favorites by her. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beastly (Beastly, #1; Kendra Chronicles, #1); Author: Alex Flinn; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of the Best Books of All Time. Alex Flinn completely won me over, which is saying something since I really didn't like her after Breaking Point. This book though? It rocks. Modern fairy tales are awesome. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quidditch Through the Ages; Author: Kennilworthy Whisp; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as entertaining as Fantastic Beasts, but amusing nonetheless.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airhead (Airhead, #1); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A lot more serious than I expected it to be. It gets much better towards the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being Nikki (Airhead, #2); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: When normal, average, teenager Emerson Watts finds herself in the body of a supermodel, things suddenly get a lot more complicated. Oh my god. OH. MY. GOD. I LOVED this book. I'm SO glad I read it! The first book in the series was "okay". But the ending was enough of a cliff-hanger to make me want to read book 2 and find out what happened. I'M SO GLAD I DID! :D :D :D It was...AMAZING. It was EXACTLY the kind of book I love. I just...I don't know what to say. :/ This has to be the worst review in history. All I'm doing is sputtering. Literally. I was completely taken aback by the turn the book took towards the end. I never saw it coming. Meg Cabot it known for her hilarious, flirty, fun books. They're typical chick-lit. But I'd be lying if I said she couldn't come up with a killer plot. Unbelievable. How does she do it? HOW?? Somehow she incorporated something completely serious into the Airhead series. And she did it so WELL. She is definitely one of my favorite authors. :) And now I have become a die-hard fan and am going to end up buying all of her books. It's true. I will. I'll spend all my money and live off canned peas and spam for the rest of my life. But I will have to own every single thing she's ever written. Of course, I already own a hefty amount, but still! :P This book has everything. An amazing storyline, hilarious characters, witty dialogue with all sorts of references to pop culture, an amazing dose of romance, and a magnificent cliff-hanger ending that makes you extremely thankful you bought book three ahead of time. A must-read for EVERYONE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway (Airhead, #3); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Being stuck in the body of a supermodel might sound like a dream come true for some girls, but for Emerson Watts, it's turning into a complete nightmare... I was so hooked on this series that I finished book two, put it back on my shelf, and picked up book three. And kept reading. I didn't even bother changing my status on Goodreads. THAT'S how much I was in love with the story and HAD to keep reading. Oh my god. I have to buy book one now. In hardcover. And then hunt down Meg Cabot and have her sign it and maybe beg her to bestow upon me some of her brilliance. THIS WAS SO AMAZING! I was (and still am actually) in a state of complete depression because this series is over. I LOVED it. Except I'm also ridiculously happy and on cloud nine and squealing every so often. Because it was just so perfect. And it was so funny. And the characters were SO wonderful! I cared about every single one! I can't believe I won't be reading about them anymore!! :( This constant back-and-forth of being insanely happy and insanely depressed is pretty exhausting. But this is a MUST-READ for everybody. The book has adventure, romance, a tonnnnn of comedy, and a fantastic conclusion that'll send you over the moon. What's most important of all is the message it sends. I loved it. And it was all wrapped up in the most awesome story. Oh god, I'm getting depressed again. BUT IT WAS SO AWESOME!!! One of my top ten favorite books of all time (well, series I guess, since I loved them all). And it's not the only Meg Cabot book to make that list. ;) Go and read it. GO. NOW.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Loved this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amulet of Samarkand (Bartimaeus Trilogy, #1); Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: What made me like this book was the humorous way in which the author writes. Fun reading. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tangerine; Author: Edward Bloor; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Too much soccer for my taste, but the ending was a shock.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year of Secret Assignments (Ashbury/Brookfield, #2); Author: Jaclyn Moriarty; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Regret buying this one, would've been a smarter idea to borrow it. It's an easy, simple read. Apparently there's a book one that I wasn't aware of. (Feeling Sorry for Celia.); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Detectives In Togas; Author: Henry Winterfeld; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Very cute and hilarious, I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Point; Author: Alex Flinn; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, poetry, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This just wasn't my type of book. I was really disappointed by Alex Flinn. It's too bad that this was the first book I read by her, Beastly was MUCH better.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood, #1); Author: Ann Brashares; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Fun :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Book in the Universe; Author: Rodman Philbrick; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1); Author: Lemony Snicket; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lemony Snicket's humor is what got me through this tale of misery and dread. :P; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Chocolate; Author: Annette Curtis Klause; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of the best books of all time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ttyl (Internet Girls, #1); Author: Lauren Myracle; Genres: romance, children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Some fluffy, easy fun. :) A good book to read after you've read something really serious and action-packed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elixir (Elixir, #1); Author: Hilary Duff; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Clea is a talented photojournalist that's been haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her father a year ago. Her mother refuses to talk about it, and Clea is forced to deal with it on her own. Her pictures offer her a way to get away from it all...until she starts seeing an unknown man in them. Every single one of them. Who is this person? Does he have anything to do with her father's disappearance? And why does she feel inexplicably drawn to him? Not bad at all!! :D I really enjoyed this book, hats off to Hilary Duff for a great debut! And now, for a more in-depth review: 1) If I were Hilary Duff, would I have published under my real name? Yes and no. Yes because, well, instant money-maker. No, because the whole book will be perceived/reviewed/read differently because of my name being associated with it. And that's how I felt when I started reading it. I was reading it because Hilary Duff was the author. But I was also reading into every event that happened, wondering if maybe it correlated with her real life somehow, if the reason she made Clea the daughter of a politician was because she couldn't create a "normal" character. Someone she could never relate with. I wouldn't have thought that deeply about ANY book if the author was just "Susan E. Balliet" or something. But I thought the way I did because it was Hilary Duff. Also, I noticed a co-writer: Elise Allen. How much of it was actually written by Hilary Duff and how much credit does her co-writer deserve? Again, these are things I wouldn't have normally cared about if it hadn't been for the famous author. 2) With that being said, the story was good enough that halfway through, I forgot who the author was altogether. I didn't care anymore. I wanted to know about Clea and her friends and the mysterious man and that was all that mattered. THAT'S impressive. ;) 3) This story had something different in it. I really liked how Duff led the readers astray at the beginning and then surprised us at the end. Very nice. It was a new and unique idea. I loved it! 4) The romance was AWESOME! There was a nice dose of it as well as a good amount of action. I really love YA books where the characters are older. Seventeen-turning-eighteen makes me happy. This was one of them. The characters were fun and likeable. While the plot was pretty serious, an overall aura of despair and stress didn't hang over the whole book. It was still fun. :) An easy, quick read that still manages to develop characters and plot. 5) My only qualms (who doesn't love using that word? Qualms.) were things that you'd expect to find in a first-time-novel. It could've been better written, small plot holes here and there had to be ignored ("She didn't have to do THAT. She could've just done _____ instead. <_<"), and a few things towards the end happened so; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birchbark House; Author: Louise Erdrich; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is not at all a genre I generally read or even like, but I found myself content with this book and even liking it as it progressed. A good read. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker; Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I'm not really an R.L. Stine fan. I was never crazily into the Goosebumps series or Fear Street and the few I tried to read seemed boring and repetitive to me. I expected the same when I started this book, but wow, was I surprised or what. I loved the story and was surprised at various points throughout the book. A great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Incarceron (Incarceron, #1); Author: Catherine Fisher; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Incarceron was supposed to be paradise. The most intelligent prison in the world. It was supposed to be perfect. Somewhere where criminals could go and learn to be better people. Somewhere society could leave them and not have to worry anymore. But then things went wrong. And now, Incarceron is hell. Finn is a prisoner trapped inside a world with no escape, yet he believes he is from Outside. Claudia is a girl doomed to an arranged marriage full of conspiracy and lies. Together, they must unlock the mysteries of Incarceron before it's too late. But little do they know, Incarceron is alive. AMAZING. Absolutely mind-blowing. A fantasy story unlike any other ever written. Superb plot, excellent characters, and a book that is well worth its price. In hardcover. Yes. O_O Let's start with the good: I'd heard about Incarceron so much that I knew I would eventually have to read it. It sounded like my type of thing. It most definitely was. It has amazing character development and you come to care for and love each one. The writing was enjoyable, not the best but since I read for plot rather than writing, I cared very little. The plot is nicely paced with something continuously happening so that you're never bored. But those are all the little things. The big thing? The idea itself. Of a prison that is alive. A prison with so many secrets, you have no idea where to even begin to unlock them. This was extremely unique and I LOVED it! There was one plot twist early on that I completely saw coming and I was slightly disappointed because I thought that was it. Boy was I wrong. O_O There were SO many surprises towards the end that I had no clue what to expect. I honestly didn't see any of it coming. Each page made me gasp and then hurriedly keep reading to find out what happened next. It kept me hooked. It kept me amazed. It was INCREDIBLE! :D :D :D I knew there was a reason why so many people had raved about this book. I was so terrified I would be let down but NO! Fisher has come up with something that no one would ever think about, things that would never have crossed anyone's mind. I formulated my own theories about what was happening as I read and they were all proven horribly wrong, and the truth was beyond anything I ever anticipated. The problem: the book is long. Very long. Over 450 pages. After more than a 100 pages in...you're still confused. You still know very little of what's happening. That was frustrating. I kept wondering why I was putting in so much time into something that I was getting very little out of. Why weren't they explaining things? Explaining ANYTHING? I realize that Fisher wanted to keep readers in the dark as much as possible but I think she could've afforded to do some explaining early on. Sure, you can infer a lot using context clues but...can't I just read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Twisted Window; Author: Lois Duncan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, fiction; Review: Loved this book. One of my favorites by Duncan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Luxe (Luxe, #1); Author: Anna Godbersen; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It is the year 1899 and Elizabeth Holland is dead. Her and her sister Diana used to rule Manhattan's social scene. They were the most beautiful, the most envied, and the most sought after women in all of New York. But now Elizabeth is gone, killed by an accident near the river. Or so they say. But maybe the 'accident' isn't an accident at all. Maybe there's something much more sinister going on behind all the pretty dresses and the glamorous balls. SO DISAPPOINTED. Ugh. A real let-down. But now I get to review this and spare the rest of my Goodreads friends! (Aliya and Wafa, this is mainly for you.) Let's start with the good: 1) The writing. Godbersen has very "pretty" writing. Her style flows and enchants the reader just like all the gorgeous 19th century dresses she writes about. And the DRESSES! :O Unbelievably beautiful- you wonder why those dresses don't exist today. They sound so lovely! Every single dress every character ever wore was exquisitely described, down to the very last freshwater pearl that adorned its neckline. Sometimes I found myself wondering if Godbersen would start a clothing line just based off of dresses from her book (hey, I think it'd sell). Unfortunately for me though, pretty dresses and fanciful writing weren't enough. I read for plot. And the plot was so, so disappointing. 2) The romance. Not too bad! This entire series is more or less a romance/some mystery/drama series. So there was a good amount of it in more or less every chapter. The series actually revolved around some major romantic scandals. But even this (and this will come as a surprise to anyone who knows me) was not enough to make me like the book. And because I can put it off no longer... The bad: 1) The plot. UGHHHHH IT WAS AWFUL. The book is a long strip of mishaps, misfortune, and bad timing. Once I realized that things were going wrong because the author wanted them to go wrong, I just didn't want to read anymore. I had several hopes for certain things to happen and not a single one of them did. Instead, the worst possible thing happened in each scenario. It was frustrating. It was annoying. It was also quite obvious that the author didn't WANT the type of ending that her characters pined for. It became tiresome to read of miserable circumstances for 433 pages. :( I also expected some element of fantasy to be incorporated in the book (I don't know what I was thinking) but it's really just "Gossip Girl" for the 19th century. Worse actually- I enjoyed Gossip Girl. This? Not so much. 2) The characters. The ONE character that I actually liked was the main character. Elizabeth. She, to me, seemed like the only level-headed and sane person in the entire universe of the book. Everyone else was so horribly immature, so annoying, and so...well...stupid. It was extremely difficult to endure any of them. I tried to reason with myself and say that these were all; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Candor; Author: Pam Bachorz; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I always internally debate on whether writing a book review immediately after having read a book is a good thing or a bad thing. I can see why it would be a good thing- everything is still fresh in your mind, you can comment accurately and provide supporting evidence efficiently, and (if you're like me and have to review everything you read) you get it out of the way and are done with it and it doesn't end up on your list-of-things-to-do for the next 3 weeks. However, there are certain books, like Candor, that really make me wonder if I should wait to write a book review. Why? Because I am so emotionally caught up in the book that I don't even think I can write properly. :/ But this time, I think I'll go with it anyway. In the town of Candor, Florida everybody is perfect. All teens do exactly as their parents want and actually LIKE doing their homework. It could be because they're just awesome...or because they're being controlled by subconscious messages. In this case, it is the latter. Oscar is the son of the town's founder and the most perfect one of all- on the surface. It turns out Oscar is the only one apart from his father who actually knows what's going on. He even has a way to beat it and runs his own business of getting teens out of the town for a price. But all of this changes the day Nia moves to Candor. I have heard this story being called "Stepford Wives for Teens" and have to say that that's a pretty good description of it. In my case however, I was reminded of another book. For the most part, you can refer to my review of Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Both of these books are dystopian YA novels and there's actually a very similar main concept that runs through both. Interestingly, the two books are sort of "flipped". The main character in Candor is a boy (yes, that makes me biased from the start, I know) whereas in Delirium it was a girl. In Candor, we get to see the bizarre "perfect world" from a normal person's point of view, and see how he fights it. In Delirium, we saw it from a brainwashed person's point of view, and watched their reaction and retaliation unfold. Both of these perspectives are important, and extremely thought-provoking. Candor is written just as well as Delirium, although Bachorz's writing style is vastly different from Oliver's. There was a LOT more dialogue (which I LOVED) rather than lengthy descriptive prose. Similar to how the reader is frustrated with Lena initially in Delirium, you also feel a sort of irritated frustration with Oscar and his stereotypical teenage-boy-ways. (Or maybe that's just because I'm a girl?) However, you come to respect both at the end when you realize how much the character has grown and changed. The only reason this book gets 4 stars rather than 5 is because of the ending. (Again, VERY similar to Delirium.) The; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was kind of a disappointment for me. I'd heard SO MUCH about Catching Fire that I don't know what I was expecting- just something unbelievably mind-blowing I guess. Something like The Hunger Games. The last 2 chapters of the book were just that- and nearly made me give it 4 stars, but then I remembered the other 25 chapters of the book and I went back to my original rating. Thankfully however, this books sets the stage for Mockingjay to be (hopefully) incredible. To start off with the good, Suzanne Collins has the most amazing ideas in the world. I could never come up with any of that and I'm always impressed by her creativity and knowledge. With that being said, I feel as though her writing is slightly mechanical. Blunt, straight, sentences that deliver plot directly. I'm not sure if this is just the way you have to write an action-packed story (you can't be caught up in descriptive, lovely prose all the time, right?) or if it's just her writing style. It took awhile to get used to it, but then I was back to pretending I was Katniss and all was well. :) I loved the bits of Gale that were in the book, but at the same time, I hated them. Why? Because they were BITS of Gale. I want chapters and novels and encyclopedias devoted to Gale. But she had to write about the plot or something. Psh. Whatever. The characters were great and I came to find each one endearing in his/her own way. I felt Katniss' pain during losses and felt her joy during happy times. I came to grow extremely fond of Peeta in this book, which is different from how I felt towards him in The Hunger Games. The major twists in the book were unexpected and well done, they left me intrigued and wanting more. And of course, you can't NOT start Mockingjay immediately after Catching Fire simply because of the way Collins ends it. :P So, the bad? I felt that this entire book was just filler material. Yes, things happened, and yes, in retrospect I realize why she needed filler material (again, sets the stage for Mockingjay awesomeness) but filler stuff is never fun to read through. I remember being nearly done with the book and thinking, "But...I'm almost done and...nothing's happened yet. O_O" There's Collins-style kabooms at the end that leave you looking like this ---> :O but the majority of the book is filler. Despite that, I'd like to start Mockingjay as soon as possible. I'd also like a nice big order of Gale please. Maybe a lifetime's supply. Thanks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scorpia; Author: Anthony Horowitz; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: My all-time favorite Alex Rider adventure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Not a Box; Author: Antoinette Portis; Genres: paranormal, children, fantasy, fiction; Review: Okay, normally I don't read children's books but this book took all of 15 seconds to read and it was AWESOME. Some children's books really amuse me and make me laugh- this was one of them. :D Wonderful illustrations and a witty theme throughout. Brought home by mom from her workplace (they were giving out free copies :D).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Earthly Knight; Author: Janet McNaughton; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Love this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Supernaturalist; Author: Eoin Colfer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I had no idea that "Eoin" was pronounced "Owen" and not "Ian".; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dear John; Author: Nicholas Sparks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was heart-wrenching. :/; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1); Author: Sara Shepard; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: With the Pretty Little Liars TV series now taking center stage, I knew I had to get a hold of this book again and finish it. It took awhile to finally get it from the library (I was on a long list of people wanting to read it) and I decided to do the smart thing and check out book two and put book three on hold as well. I'm glad now that I did. Shepard's writing style is very "teen". There are countless references to popular culture, teen slang, and all sorts of other things that make me wonder whether this book will be considered outdated in a few years. As it is though, it was an entertaining read. The story was much better than I expected. I thought I would roll my eyes and groan at the immaturity of the characters, but I found I could tolerate them and their behavior. Possibly because I expected it to be the way that it was in the first place. The mystery element in the book was unexpected- and I loved it. More questions were raised than answered at the end, which of course explains why there are 9 more books in the series. :P This series is one of my new guilty pleasures. :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Amy and her parents have made the decision to leave behind planet Earth aboard the spaceship Godspeed. They are cryogenically frozen and will sleep for 300 years until they reach their new planet. But before their scheduled reanimation time, Amy is abruptly "unplugged". Eldest, an old dictator who rules the ship, hates Amy immediately and believes she will ruin everything. But Elder, next in line to be ruler, thinks differently. He's enchanted with Amy and wants to know more. But what neither Elder nor Amy realize is that something is very wrong aboard Godspeed. And when the truth begins to unravel, it will change everything. I LOVED IT!!! An AMAZING story! Beth Revis has impressed me beyond words. WOW. Okay. Time to talk coherently now. :/ Her writing was great. It wasn't one of the best (Maggie Stiefvater, Stephen King, J.K. Rowling) but it was really, really good. I enjoyed it. I don't read for writing to begin with so I didn't care that it wasn't stupendous. But it was good. Really good. Did I say that already? Another thing to mention before I dive into the plot is the jacket design. WOW. This is probably the best-looking book I've seen in a very long time. I always take off the jacket when reading a hardcover book but I kept this one beside me, constantly looking at it every so often. It was just SO beautiful! :O Why can't every author get their book to look this good? I mean, I know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover but it looked SO pretty (texture! color! inside blueprints!) that I'm sure subconsciously that's one of the reasons why I bought it. Which brings me to my next point: I bought it. Hardcover. Without reading it first. It was a complete impulse buy. So was Delirium (Lauren Oliver). I bought the two books together. I loved them both. Maybe I should impulse buy more often. *glances at her empty wallet* Maybe not. But I'm SO GLAD I DID! The plot was just...amazing. Incredible. Awesome. I've mentioned in reviews before that I need an author to impress me. I need to read a book and then have something happen that I never saw coming and then for it to have some sort of marvelous conclusion that I could NEVER have come up with myself. Ever. And then I love the book. That is exactly what happened here. Beth Revis is a genius. I am so beyond impressed. I love how she came up with a billion things about the future and how she described each bit and left an impression in my mind. I love how she described the process of being cryogenically frozen. It sounded so...believable. :| It sounded real. I believed it. And isn't that when you know a book is good? When you completely, entirely believe it? The plot may sound far-fetched (spaceship, future, planet, blah, blah) but she wrote it so realistically that I couldn't help it, I believed her. At the same time, this book isn't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1); Author: Becca Fitzpatrick; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Nora Grey knows something is up with Patch, the mysterious new transfer student. He gives off a dangerous vibe and Nora knows she should stay away. But despite Patch's arrogant and reckless behavior, she's inexplicably drawn to him. However, after a string of terrifying events Nora starts to suspect that Patch may not even be human. As the pieces come together, she realizes she may be in a lot more danger than she ever could've imagined, and that Patch may be the least of her worries... First off: my official rating is a 2.5 but because I always round up, I'm giving it a 3. But let's start with the good, shall we? A refreshing idea. I won't give away any major plot points, although I think the cover does that well enough. While the cover is absolutely gorgeous (I LOVE it! SO glad I own it hardcover!) it leaves very little mystery as to what the book is about. However, I've never read any books with this idea before and so for me, this was new. I liked that. I thought the problem in the story was unique and I liked the rules Fitzpatrick set down for the world she created. The romantic parts of the book were great. And all of it was really nicely written too. I don't read for writing very much, but even I could appreciate it when the author described things in wonderful detail. The ending was also fantastic. I'm definitely going to be reading books 2 and 3. So what was the problem? When you're reading a story, you shouldn't be able to tell that it's just a story. You should be so absorbed in it that you're right there with the characters for every bit of the thrill ride, for all the twists and turns. But in this book, there were certain things that happened that were just SO convenient and SO obviously contrived that I couldn't help but go, "Oh. So that's why the author made ____ happen. Because that conveniently allowed for _____." There was a lot that I thought was clumsily thrown in because it just made it all easier. Vee, Nora's best friend, was so incredibly stupid that I merely tolerated her throughout the story. Her apparent lack of intelligence allowed for a a great many life-threatening incidents to occur to Nora,...one after the other. In fact, most of the book consists of horrific things happening to Nora, her freaking out, suspecting Patch, and then somehow forgetting all this when he takes his shirt off. Because hey, who wouldn't, right? Except it's not that easy. Or at least, I'd hope it wouldn't be. I hated Patch for a good 3/4 of the book. He was about as awful as Jace (Mortal Instruments series) and it wasn't until something happened that he started to redeem himself in my eyes. What can I say? He was such a conceited jerk that I couldn't understand how on earth Nora liked him. Just because he was good-looking? Really? There were also a few things; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sea Change; Author: Aimee Friedman; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: When Miranda's grandmother dies, she leaves her mansion to Miranda and her mother despite not having talked to them for years. Surprised by the gesture, Miranda and her mother go to Selkie Island, where her mother grew up, with the hope that they can sell the mansion. Once at Selkie, Miranda meets a local boy who she suspects is more than what he seems. Maybe all those myths about merfolk and sea serpents on Selkie aren't myths after all... This book was good. Not stay-with-you-forever good. And definitely not buy-in-hardcover good (which is originally what I was going to do just after reading the blurb). But good. I'm glad I read it. It might be worth it to buy it in paperback later on sometime. It's a really great beach read, and it goes by pretty quickly. (I'm a slow reader and I finished it in a day.) Here's my review: The good: 1) I've never read a story about merfolk before- and I read a lot of paranormal romance! So this was new for me. I loved it. I loved the idea behind it and I loved how it centered around water and the sea. I'm not a huge fan of the water myself (it's pretty, but I can stay out of it and be happy) but this book made me appreciate the beauty of it. 2) The romance. Of course I wanted more BUT there was a lot more than I initially expected- so that was good! Both the main characters were fun, easy characters that I had no trouble reading about. 3) The little surprises. There was no colossal mind-blowing twist in this book BUT there were several little things that happened along the way that I never saw coming. The climax was also a surprise- one that I thought was very well thought out. The bad: 1) While the ending isn't a cliffhanger, I wanted more closure. A lot of it was just left up to the reader, and I always hate that. <_< I want my conclusions all tied up nicely with a bow! I invest a great deal of time into reading a book, generally making time in my schedule and putting aside a lot of study time, so I expect a story that will satisfy me and conclude the way a story should conclude. Not a well-we-led-you-all-this-way-and-now-don't-want-to-finish-it conclusion. I always feel like blaming laziness on the part of the author (is it really that hard to write a conclusion?) but oh well. ANYWAY, the book did leave me somewhat satisfied so it was alright. I would've rated it lower had something not happened toward the end that appeased me. 2) The sorta kinda love triangle. It wasn't a very skillful love triangle either, this one seemed to be something just thrown into the mix to perhaps make the book longer. Or provide some more conflict for the reader. But I wanted a different sort of conflict. I didn't want another guy involved and the typical tug-of-war. I wanted Miranda to have to spend time figuring; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy, #1); Author: Mira Grant; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It is the year 2040. Cancer is a thing of the past. So is the common cold. But our cures backfired in a very bad way. A new strain of virus was created, one that caused an infection in humans and led to severe consequences. Now, Georgia and Shaun Mason, two journalists following a presidential campaign, stumble upon a deadly conspiracy centered around the infected. Welcome to Zombieland, and yes, things are about to get worse. I have to make this clear at the very beginning of my review: I read 70% for plot and 30% for writing. For plot, this book gets one star. I hated what happened. For writing, this book gets five stars. It was phenomenal. Do the math and you get an average of 2.5 Since Goodreads doesn't do halves (and why doesn't it?) I'm left with rounding up to 3, because I always give in to my nice tendencies and round at the end. Let's start with the good: 1) The writing. Grant sure knows how to write. I WISH I could write that well, where every single sentence is packed with so much information and thought that I'm sure there wasn't a single "filling-up-space" sentence in the entire book. The world she created was so...real. There was constant craziness going on but she directed it so efficiently, she knew what she was doing at each precise moment. In a lot of ways, she was like the characters she created. Reading a book like this will make you a better writer. 2) The smarts. There is no way Grant thought up the trillion details she included in this book overnight. Some serious research went into it and it's obvious from the plausibility of the text. I BELIEVED in a post-zombie world. And I fell for it because it sounded so legitimate! I was blown away by the level of technological know-how that I'm assuming Grant came up with herself since obviously zombie-related technology doesn't actually exist. I'm not much of a zombie person myself so this isn't normally the type of thing I'd read, but I'm glad I did solely because the book made me smarter. It took me out of my comfort zone, handed me something insane, and expected me to figure it out. And that's what I did. While I read it. And it was great! 3) The characters. The main character thoroughly annoyed me at first. I always have trouble with female leads. Either they're too headstrong (and drive me crazy) or they're just wimps (also drive me crazy). Georgia was the former. Her journalistic-must-find-the-truth attitude was plain annoying and overdramatic until I was able to get used to it. The other characters were tolerable if not slightly boring. This was all until I REALLY got into the story and then I loved everyone. Most of what I read is Young Adult and so I'll be perpetually stuck in high school for the rest of my literary life (and that's okay!) but this was a refreshing change. Reading about characters that are full grown; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The majority of this book was filler material, but the ending was so heart-achingly real, so fleshed out with grit and agony, that my pain was nearly palpable. A new character was introduced whom I hated from the start and didn't come to like and respect until towards the end- but his metamorphosis was fantastic. The writing was lovely- Maggie Stiefvater's writing is one of my favorite styles to read, which is more than I can say for most other authors. The book delved into some of the more science-y aspects of the concept (which I LOVED) but it raised more questions than answers. Overall, it was basically the transition book in a trilogy, but I'm glad I have book three on hand. :P; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: After; Author: Amy Efaw; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Devon was every parent's dream kid. College bound, a perfect GPA, star of the soccer team, she accepted nothing less than perfection from herself. But everything comes crashing down when a newborn baby is found in the trash, and Devon is arrested for attempted murder. But how could this happen? How could Devon have given birth to a baby and tried to kill it when she didn't even know she was pregnant? Because she didn't...right? This book was not what I expected. In some ways, this was good and in other ways, it was not so good. Overall, I'm glad I read it because it gave me a lot of sympathy for a character I may not have sympathized with normally. It opened my eyes to a different kind of suffering and was very interesting from an academic standpoint. From a fiction-novel-for-fun standpoint? Not so great. I was expecting a psychological thriller of sorts and this book was really more a case study in the "dumpster baby" phenomenon. Efaw's writing is quite good and she is able to take the character of Devon (the "monster" baby killer) and actually turn her into someone whom the reader can feel for. This was no small feat! I was impressed by her ability to do so and very interested in her take on juvenile detention facilities and the law. I have to say I learned a lot from this book. I learned about the law behind such criminal cases and a LOT about psychology! In fact, one of the most informative parts was the psychologist's take on Devon's case. SO interesting from a I-wish-this-was-a-class-I-could-take kind of way. I was also satisfied with how the facts behind Devon's pregnancy and the backstory were presented. Nicely done. I am surprised that this book is part of YA fiction and not part of a psychology textbook somewhere as a case study. While it does read like a novel, it lacked several elements that would make it a good story . (Perhaps a different kind of marketing was in order?) There were also some alarmingly graphic scenes that do not make this book for the faint of heart. There were also tons of unanswered questions and a secondary character that was given way too much attention but never fully developed. Some parts could even be said to be boring. I think maybe my biggest issue with the book was that my expectations were so drastically different from what I was given. Overall, a decent read and definitely a good book for those fascinated with the dumpster baby phenomenon and wonder why it occurs.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Weight of Silence; Author: Heather Gudenkauf; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars to be more accurate. Gudenkauf is excellent in her writing style but the characters had some flaws that I just found absurd. The vast majority of the book was filled with haunting dialogue and I felt that a very good chunk of it didn't have much reason to be there at all. (Also, a fair number of things that were never explained.) However, the suspense building and the depth given to each individual character, no matter how minor, saved the book overall. Gudenkauf's books really are "ripped from the headlines" and the story stays with you long after you shut the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Delirium (Delirium, #1); Author: Lauren Oliver; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am going to confess that I did not finish this book. There are 26 chapters. I read up until chapter 24 before I realized that things were going to go horribly wrong and that I was literally aching inside from the heart wrenching agony that came from reading what was happening. That was when I decided not to put myself through that anymore and so skimmed through the rest of it. Delirium is a fantastic book, but for all the wrong reasons: The good? Lauren Oliver has a unique writing style in that she uses the most vivid sort of imagery. Her descriptive language is unparalleled (at least I think so) and there were metaphors that simply blew me away. Never in a million years would I have thought of something so creative, so lush with symbolism that you could practically taste it. I was beyond impressed by her ability to evoke such a powerful response from me- me who usually doesn't even care about a story's setting and focuses all on plot. There were a handful of scenes throughout the book that were so strong that they literally left me breathless. There were emotions that I could relate to, feelings that were put into such elegant words that they captured the exact sort of consciousness someone experiences while going through those things. It was all depicted with absolute perfect clarity, to the point where it was heartbreaking if nothing else. Lena (the story's narrator and protagonist) was someone I could sympathize with and although she was slightly frustrating at times, I kept myself in check, reminded myself that she had been raised in a completely different world than ours and came to grow fond of her. Alex (the other main character) was a more difficult character to like. I felt that throughout the majority of the book he was simply the good-looking guy who paid Lena some sort of attention. (And of course, she'd never even made eye contact with a boy prior to this.) Other than that, I didn't see any real reason for her to truly love him...UNTIL the last chapter. Alex proved all his worth at the very end and completely ripped me apart while doing so. Talk about leaving a lasting impression on the reader. I could not believe the plot twist and was upset (just on the surface because of what happened) but very impressed. I haven't read anything like that before and if there was any reason to love a guy...well, that was it. :P The bad? The book did not have enough dialogue for me. I love dialogue. And while Lauren Oliver's descriptions are forever burned into my memory, I would've enjoyed more conversation between the characters. There were parts when each and every sentence was drawn out and described in such detail that reading became tedious and I just wanted her to get a move on already. Along with that, I wasn't happy with about the first 1/3 of the book. Possibly even 2/3. It seemed as though Oliver was going in; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Absolutely amazing. I wish I had time to write an in-depth review of this, but I will purchase the entire series in hardcover. I was so absorbed in reading it that I didn't even have time to change my status on Goodreads. Still have to finish the last one but that will have to wait until after the semester is over!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonechiller; Author: Graham McNamee; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Danny and his father live in Harvest Cove, Canada- otherwise known as the-ghost-town-located-in-the-middle-of-nowhere. The winters in Harvest Cove are brutal, leaving Danny and his friends with little to do in terms of recreation apart from drive around aimlessly and get home before dark. And it's imperative that they get home before dark...because dark is when something much more sinister comes out to play. It is difficult to review this book without giving too much away. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I started- and I think that's probably the best way for a reader to go into it. There were parts that surprised me, but mostly because of the genre changes (?) in between. I read this book solely because Graham McNamee was the author- I previously read Acceleration by him and it became one of my top ten most favorite books ever. :) I've been anxious to read his other works ever since- and it seems that Bonechiller was the only one suitable. The other books are targeted towards younger audiences and the last one which may pass for a YA novel is WAY too hurt/comfort for me to even try. So I thought I'd give Bonechiller a go. :D I'm glad I did. It's easy to spot similarities amongst his books once you've read one, but I enjoyed it regardless. The descriptions McNamee offered were enough to make me literally FEEL cold and he added elements to this book that I had not read previously in any other YA (always impressive). He also wrote of a very different relationship than what I'm used to- and was able to do it without irritating me. There were some hilarious bits of teen humor and some interesting history thrown in as well. With that being said, it was also very unexpected in a lot of ways, and I'm not entirely sure if I liked it (hence the rating). I also thought certain parts were far-fetched, and not a whole lot of answers are offered at the end. There is a fantastic amount of character development however, and I suppose that makes up for it. Character growth is great (especially in YA books) but it just isn't my top priority. (This is why I have stayed away from Sarah Dessen thus far...I realize I cannot avoid her forever though. :/) I like epic battles with a breathtaking climax where the author blows you away with something you NEVER would've figured out on your own...and this didn't have that. :P A book to read during the cold winter months when you're warm under your blanket and can hear the wind howling outside. :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wringer; Author: Jerry Spinelli; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm not a fan of Jerry Spinelli but this book was amazing! :D The only book of his I loved- fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Ninja (Blood Ninja, #1); Author: Nick Lake; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is one of the two books I've read that mash together entirely different ideas and somehow manage to make them work. (The other book was Beautiful Creatures, which combines a dusty, old, boring town in the South- with a typical Southern mentality- with a very gothic theme.) This particular book does vampires and ninjas. I thought the same thing everyone thinks when they hear vampires and ninjas in the same sentence: "What?" but Nick Lake proved that it could work. :) He proved it so well in fact, that by the time I was done reading it, I wondered how I hadn't made the connection before! :D This book lacked romance, but I found that the action scenes were so satisfying that I didn't care. The chapters were short and easy to get through, the writing was fast-paced, and the characters were very likeable. I loved the setting (Japan 1565) and all of the elements of Asian culture that were incorporated into the story. The ending leaves room for a sequel (which is already out! Hurray!) and overall, the book was very enjoyable. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfectly Dateless (Universally Misunderstood, #1); Author: Kristin Billerbeck; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Daisy Crispin is the school's biggest geek. Her parents are overly protective, she wears lame clothes, has never been on a date, and gets made fun of by all the cool kids. But this is Daisy's senior year. And she's determined to change all that. With a little luck and a lot of planning, Daisy plans to go to her prom with the perfect guy...and show her classmates just how cool she can be. Very disappointed with this book. :( I love chick lit. I read a lot of it. I was expecting this to be a light, fluffy, romantic read. It was supposed to be funny and cute and make my day. That's why I chose to read this after "Scorpia Rising". I figured after all the espionage-seriousness, I could do with some giggly high-school-girl fun. But alas, this book did not provide any of that. Let's start with the good: Some parts did make me laugh. Daisy had some interesting character quirks and that made her unique. The ending was more or less alright. There was a very surprising twist that I did not see coming. In a way I liked it and in a way I didn't. It was different and unexpected. But that's about it. :/ The rest of the book honestly just contained a whiny, annoying, immature girl who argues with her parents every other chapter. Her parents are just as immature and ridiculous. They are at the extreme end of the spectrum when it comes to "weird parents" and I just found it unbelievable. Quite a bit of the book also didn't make sense thanks to Daisy's need to blurt out random facts. The writing was disjointed and the story seemed badly put together. I'm annoyed at having wasted my time reading it. There were several parts when I wanted to put it down and towards the end, I really just wanted to skim because I didn't care anymore. Daisy is a HUGE drama queen and while I thought this would endure throughout the book, suddenly things take a serious and horrific turn and the end becomes even more lame. :( It reminded me quite a bit of "Jake, Reinvented" but Gordan Korman did it SO MUCH BETTER. I think that Billerbeck has some good ideas but that the writing style just isn't enjoyable for me. Read it if you want!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Rumor Of War; Author: Philip Caputo; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I will purchase this book in paperback. Just thought I'd mention that first. :P I didn't know what to rate this book at first, and then finally decided on five stars. This book and I have a love-hate relationship. It was powerful, thought-provoking, and I loved how it was written. At the same time, it was heart-wrenching, frustrating, and there were times when I wanted to throw it across the room because I hated it so much. I don't think I've ever had this sort of relationship with a book before. :| This is the exact type of story that would be written if I ever wrote about my entire ordeal in Bangladesh. (Which is one of the reasons I don't want to start writing it now...I don't WANT to read horribly depressing and sob-worthy material. Give me fluffy chick lit please.) Except in this case, there wasn't a happy ending either- the U.S. lost the war in Vietnam. A great book. I admire Philip Caputo for the transformation he went through in Vietnam- I'm sorry it had to happen the way it did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plant Physiology; Author: Lincoln Taiz; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This book was okay. I've read better biology textbooks, but it wasn't too terrible. There was enough material here for a master's plant biochemistry course- the excruciating detail was...excruciating. With that being said, I thought it did a good job of covering topics and was thorough if nothing else.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man; Author: John Perkins; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was "eh". I think I'm just so disgusted by the government already, that this book didn't induce any new feelings- only compounded what was already there. I also had to read this book for a history class and write ten pages on it...that's possibly why I hated it as much as I did. It was difficult to get through and a drag to read. There were some bits and pieces that were interesting, but other than that it was mostly a hassle. Blah. :/; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II; Author: William Henry Chafe; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This book was surprisingly interesting. It was a history textbook, so I didn't expect much from it, but it turned out to be an okay read. It was relatively easy to get through. My only complaint is that things that could've been said in a paragraph or two were stretched out for pages upon pages with the same concept being repeated several times. The end result is that if you slave through the chapters, you'll know everything by heart, but it's frustrating to have gone through 7 pages and realize that they've really only said the same thing over and over.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flush; Author: Carl Hiaasen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: When the owner of the "Coral Queen" (a fancy schmancy casino boat) decides to start dumping the raw sewage from the boat into the Florida Keys, it's up to Noah's nature-loving enthusiastic dad to stop him- until he tries to sink the entire boat and ends up behind bars. Now it's Noah's turn. With the help of his little sister Abbey, and a few unexpected friends, he'll have to put into action a plan so crazy... it just might work. I loved this book! :D I think I had as much fun reading it as I did because I didn't expect it to be anything special at all. I love wildlife and nature as much as Noah's dad, but I didn't expect to be all that crazy about a book whose entire plot revolved around it. I'd previously read Hoot by Hiaasen and thoroughly enjoyed it- but it was so long ago that I remembered very little about the book itself. I decided to revisit Hiaasen's style of writing with Flush, and am very glad I did! :) The writing was fun and easy and Noah and Abbey were very likeable characters. The plot itself was relaxing enough that you weren't on the edge of your seat at every minute, but not so much that it became boring. In Flush, Hiaasen created a family that was so realistic you could practically call them your own. It's very rare for me to read a book where a whole family is involved and all of them are awesome- I tend to stick to YA paranormal romance, and in the vast majority of cases it's always teens vs. adults or teen vs. parent, etc. This book was different and it was very refreshing to read. All in all, Flush gives you a warm fuzzy feeling after you finish it. Noah and Abbey are the coolest kids ever. SO glad I read it! :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Prince (Dragon Prince, #1); Author: Melanie Rawn; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I don't even know how to rate this book. I was SO impressed by 2/3 of it. The writing was spectacular, I loved the characters, the plot was interesting and it had a nice dose of romance mixed with action. And then...it all went wrong. HORRIBLY wrong. The plot twist 2/3 in was....appalling. It wasn't ridiculous or stupid, it was...unbelievable. Heart-wrenching. It made it hard to breathe. I don't think I have ever been let down THAT badly in a book. And no, it wasn't a character death. (Even that I can handle.) There was an absolutely perfect moment for the story to end, but it didn't. Rage. Anger. Shock. Hurt. Betrayal. If there's anything this book should get points for, it's the ability to elicit strong emotions from me. :P Unfortunately those emotions were too much for me to handle and I closed the book with no intention of ever picking it back up. So...3 stars for the first 2/3?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cloaked; Author: Alex Flinn; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I actually wanted to give this book 2.5 stars (they should really make that possible here...) but because that's not an option, I decided to bump it up a bit. :) I initially read Beastly by Alex Flinn and loved it so much (it's one of the very few books that I've given 5 stars to) that I knew I HAD to read A Kiss in Time and Cloaked, her other two modern-day fairy tales. Beastly revolved around the story of Beauty and the Beast, just with teenagers in our day and age. Cloaked, on the other hand, consists of a jumble of several different fairy tales. These include: -The Elves and the Shoemaker -The Frog Prince -The Six Swans -The Golden Bird -The Valiant Tailor -The Salad -The Fisherman and His Wife I was unfamiliar with several of these before I read the book (which is saying something since I adore fairy tales)and so am thankful to Flinn for introducing me to them. I also thought the way she incorporated all of these into one story was very impressive. Her writing style is easy yet fun, and there were quite a few moments in the book where I laughed out loud. :D The main character was a boy, which of course automatically makes me biased since I love stories with a male lead. :P With that being said, there was a LOT more action in this than I was expecting. I was expecting it to be more romance-based, when it actually turned out to be one big adventure. I like adventures, but I think she could've included more romance without losing out on any of the story. The ending was extremely predictable, but I liked it. So why the 3 stars? Because there's a certain plot twist that occurs about 2/3 through the book that I REALLY did not like. I completely understand why Flinn did it, and I also realize it was the "right" thing to do. It made the book better- provided a more important lesson for YA readers and made the protagonist a deeper character- BUT I really really didn't like it. There's a certain set of things I expect from a fairy tale, even if it is a modern-day retelling, and this just didn't fit in with what I wanted to happen. I think that's when I lost a lot of my interest, which is one of the reasons why it took me so long to finish it. That and 3 quizzes, 2 lab reports, and 1 exam, of course. :P Regardless, I look forward to reading A Kiss in Time (modern day sleeping beauty) and Flinn is still awesome to me because of Beastly. :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bumped (Bumped, #1); Author: Megan McCafferty; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It is the future...and the human population is struggling to stay alive. A virus has made everyone over the age of 18 infertile. Suddenly, teenagers become the most important people on the planet. As soon as they are old enough, girls start "pregging for profit." Melody lands a six-figure contract with the Jayden's and is only waiting on them to decide who she will "bump" with. She is already 16 and all of her other friends are already on their second or third bump. However, things start going awry when the twin sister she never knew she had suddenly shows up on her doorstep. Harmony is from the "Goodside" and is a devout Christian. She is determined to make Melody see the error of her ways and come back with her to become a proper wife and mother. But fate has a totally different plan in mind for both of these sisters.... WOW! I LOVED it! :D Let's start with the good: 1) I had very low expectations with Bumped. It sounded pretty interesting and so I thought I'd give it a shot. It's also a relatively quick read (finished it in a day and I wouldn't call myself a fast reader) so I figured, why not? It started very predictably, and I pretty much made up my mind about it within the first few chapters....and THEN things got VERY interesting. O_O The plot twists were SUPERB! Never saw any of that coming! 2) The humor. I loved the tone in which the book was written. It was hilarious! It made everything very lighthearted even when serious matters were taking place so that despite the content, it didn't create an overall feeling of doom. O_O 3) It was part chick-lit-part-dystopian. This was new for me. It read a lot like a Meg Cabot novel and I adore Meg Cabot and so I adored this! The bad: 1) I was expecting a full-fledged dystopian novel and instead, there were a ton of laughs and fun. This unsettled me at first ("Wait, I thought this was supposed to be SERIOUS. O_O") but then made me enjoy it a LOT. Great job McCafferty! 2) Harmony's POV. Harmony is so crazy-religious that is was annoying reading things from her perspective sometimes. I thought something that happened with her towards the end was incredibly stupid but unlike other novels, where a similar situation occurs and I just abandon the book altogether, this made me keep reading because of an amazing twist at the very end. Harmony was irritating but she was the perfect balance to Melody, who I loved but could be her own drama queen once in awhile. Overall, a great book! This is worth buying in paperback. Can't wait to read the next in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scorpia Rising; Author: Anthony Horowitz; Genres: young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: As Britain's top spy, working for M16, Alex Rider has battled numerous villains. He's taken down some of the world's most brilliant criminal masterminds and has proven again and again how brave, resourceful, and efficient he is. Alex has done all this despite being just fifteen years old. But in "Scorpia Rising", Alex faces his very last mission of all. And this is one he might not come home from. It is with a heavy heart that I write this review. I have been a fan of Alex Rider for a very long time now. The series was first introduced to me back when I was in Bangladesh. I read it as an e-book (despite hating e-books) because there was nothing else to read and because Alex's stories kept me sane. In a way, I grew up with Alex Rider. My sister, even more so. And so it is with great disappointment and heartache, that I write this review for the very last book in the series. To start with the good, Anthony Horowitz's writing is unparalleled. You can plainly see the work he puts into creating each of the Alex Rider novels. He often mentions how he traveled to different parts of the world when writing the plot for each book and you can tell just by the detail that he includes. He's also a screenwriter, and a lot of that is obvious in the way that he writes. He is magnificent at writing action scenes. This is a series that had hardly any romance at all, and yet I LOVED it. (That's impressive, coming from me!) With book #9, the writing does not suffer at all and once again, the action scenes are amazing. There were parts to the story that were so endearing (having read books #1-8 over the years) that just reading them made me sad because I realized I wouldn't hear about these characters and things anymore. Overall while reading the book I felt a sense of melancholy. Unfortunately, this only grew stronger as the book progressed. I was fully prepared for the story to go in a certain direction. I would've liked it to, even. But it didn't. Instead something else happened and Horowitz took an entirely different route. I did not like this. Alex Rider has always been the impossible: the awesome, admirable hero who always manages to save the day no matter what. Unrealistic? Perhaps. But AWESOME? YES! That's why I loved it so much! With this book it seemed like Horowitz suddenly realized that he had to make it end as realistically as possible and so he did. But I didn't want that. I didn't think it was necessary either. Anyone who is reading the Alex Rider series is not looking for realistic, factual, accounts. They're looking for fun, adventure, the good guy saving the day, and an adrenaline rush. "Scorpia Rising" provides you with some of that, but it also takes an entirely different turn. I will always love Alex Rider and still intend to purchase the entire series. Its been with; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sands of Time; Author: Sidney Sheldon; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I read this while in Bangladesh because Sidney Sheldon seems to be immensely popular there (no idea why). It was the second Sidney Sheldon book I read and I enjoyed it a lot. This is one of his better ones. Not as good as Tell Me Your Dreams though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Look Behind You; Author: Lois Duncan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read this book years ago, probably back in the sixth grade when I went through my Lois Duncan phase. At the time I loved it because it was something new- an interesting idea filled with suspense. Now the very thought of the plot fills me with angst. :P I don't know how I didn't see it as positively heart-wrenching when I read it back then, but I don't see myself ever reading it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Diary of a Young Girl; Author: Anne Frank; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, children, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Another heart-wrenching book. Loved it but hated it. *sigh* :/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enchantment; Author: Orson Scott Card; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: First off: I'll buy this in paperback. :) And now that that's out of the way... I read this because I could NOT for the life of me imagine Card writing romance. I wanted to see him rise up to the challenge, and evaluate the finished product. I enjoyed the book. It was of course written well (it's Card after all) but I was impressed with the romance scenes as well, who knew he had it in him? :P My only complaint is that certain scenes towards the end seemed to drag on, and while the sexual tension is brilliantly built up between the two main characters, after that's dealt with... you find it difficult to continue caring about the story. Or maybe that's just me. :P I thought the very very ending could've been tweaked a bit because there were some bits I found unsatisfactory but overall, this was a great (if not slightly tedious) read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: When Clary's mother disappears and her home is invaded by demons, she's thrust into a world she never knew existed. A world with beings called Shadowhunters, that rid the world of demons and keep humanity safe. Add in werewolves, vampires, fairies, and warlocks, and Clary realizes she's in way over her head... The overall verdict? I liked it. But that's it. I just liked it. I didn't LOVE it, I didn't "really really" like it, I just...liked it. As always, let's start with the good: 1) A headstrong, confident, tough female lead. Clary is a likeable character who in certain parts did the yelling YOU really wanted to do. This was good. She held her own against a band of evil characters and was hilariously smart-mouthed. I admired her for her strength and liked the way she was written. 2) It took place in present-day New York. While several paranormal YA novels do take place in present day, I think Clare found a unique way of incorporating the world of New York into her novel. I've lived in New York for five years and LOVED the descriptions! It made me oddly nostalgic. I should go visit soon! :) 3) It was hilarious. Surprisingly, there was a large dose of humor and wit present throughout the book. The chunks of dialogue were fantastic! All the characters were so sarcastic and sharp-tongued that reading the banter between them was entertaining, to say the least. :D 4) The plot twists. I don't think I saw any of it coming. More or less every chapter had a big surprise that kept the story twisting and turning in all sorts of directions that left you with no idea where anything was going. This kept you on your toes. :D 5) Simon. I really liked Simon. He was the best friend of the female protagonist and hopelessly in love with her. He was a bit Ron-ish at times but very endearing, I cheered him on throughout the book. :D And now, alas, it's time for the bad: 1) An annoying, stubborn, thick-headed female lead. I was aggravated with Clary about 3/4 through the book. She was so desperate to be independent, so ready to be an adult, and so determined to take on the world that she was naive and immature at times. I think this comes with just being a teenager, but being 21 and reading this, it was irritating. She really proved herself in the end though! 2) There was non-stop action. A LOT of people would probably love this aspect of the book but for me, it was tiring. Action is great, but I tend to like books where events are scattered throughout, there's a fair amount of romance, and then there's an amazing, mind-blowing conclusion that makes you wonder how on earth the author could've EVER thought of something like that...oh, and then the couple gets together forever. :D This was the first book of a six-book series, and so of course most things were left unanswered, but there was CONSTANT action. The pace; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition; Author: Joe Kennedy; Genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: I actually read the 11th edition, but the covers look the same. :D It's full of interesting short stories and I thought the bits that the authors put in before each story were helpful in identifying themes/key passages. A pretty good read as far as textbooks go. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: These Things Hidden; Author: Heather Gudenkauf; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Allison Glenn was sent to prison for an unspeakable crime at the age of 16. Now, five years later, she is released to a halfway house and is determined to reconnect with her estranged sister, Brynn. But Brynn wants nothing to do with her. She remembers all too well what Allison did to end up in jail. Now, every single secret from years ago will be revealed... A MAJOR disappointment. I've heard so much about Gudenkauf because of "The Weight of Silence" and was really looking forward to this. Now, I don't know even know if I'll read The Weight of Silence. To be fair, I think the real reason why I didn't like this book is because I kind of hate this genre. I think it's realistic fiction? I could not stand it. Real people, real problems, real stupid decisions. The book was heart-wrenching in the worst way, and I could not bring myself to sympathize with any of the characters. Most of them seemed to be in unfortunate circumstances but the two main ones were just plain stupid. I have very little sympathy for people who act like idiots. This book made me more mad than anything, it was just a bunch of soap-opera like tragedies that occurred because people cannot THINK. The events and plot were disappointing and I think I hated the main character. Hmm...yep, definitely hated her. The (albeit few) good things in this book: the ending was a surprise, I didn't see the twist coming. The author's writing isn't bad. The soap-opera (that's the only thing I can think to compare it to) did require some planning and scheming. Some scenes were described in so much detail that I didn't even want to read them anymore because they were practically...painful. I guess that means a job well done in terms of writing! This book is one of those family-learn-a-life-lesson-everyone-deserves-a-second-chance type books. It's an episode of CSI mashed in with some good love dodecagons. Ughhh how absolutely horrible! I don't know if it's my cultural upbringing that makes me so judgmental and harsh about the topics covered in this book but I would advise to all: don't read unless you want to get depressed and frustrated!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Associate; Author: John Grisham; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I tried so hard with this book. I really did. I bought it for 700 Taka overseas (which is quite a bit) and had absolutely nothing else to read and so forced myself to get through about 1/3 of this book. After that, I just couldn't prolong the torture any longer. I'm sure there was a plot but it moved along SO slowly that it was painful. :/; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A disappointing ending to a series that had a lot of potential.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide; Author: Lawrence Newcomb; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: A great wildflower guide that I became really accustomed to using. I think this is much better than the Peterson Guide for wildflowers, but that might just be me. A helpful key that enables the average person (completely unfamiliar with flowers) to still use it and identify what they're looking at.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michigan Trees, Revised and Updated: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region; Author: Burton V. Barnes; Genres: non-fiction; Review: The best tree book in the world. Helped me SO MUCH during class. :D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America; Author: Roger Tory Peterson; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: A great guide to wild birds. Hats off to Peterson, the master of key identifying characteristics in the field.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fieldbook of Natural History,; Author: Laurence E. Palmer; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: A great book! :D (And one that our professor wrote the foreward to...very cool. :P) I thought the wry humor incorporated into the species accounts was hilarious and completely unexpected. Enjoyable when you're up at 3 a.m. studying it. :P; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A horrific family tragedy sends sixteen-year-old Jacob to an old orphanage on an island on which his grandfather spent his childhood. It was meant to be a home for refugee children during World War II. It was run by Miss Peregrine. But as soon as Jacob arrives, he knows something is not right. The children of Miss Peregrine were much more than just "refugees." And they may have been put on that island for good reason... For what it's worth, the book is not to be blamed for my rating. I think a lot of other people would absolutely love this book and I think it is an easy book to like. I also think the plot was good and that the writing wasn't bad at all. It's an enjoyable book and a great adventure. So what was my problem with it? My problem was my expectation. I completely thought the book was going to be about something else entirely. I believed it to be of a particular genre and went into it fully expecting to get what I wanted. Instead, I got something strangely different. It was a combination of X-men (Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters) and a random wacky, magical adventure. While this is definitely appealing on some levels, when you're expecting a creepy, psychological thriller and you get...made-up magical words and a blatantly fictional realm...it's kind of disappointing. :/ The book is one that I'm sure many people will like, though. I'm mad at the publishers who marketed this and made it seem like something it was most certainly not. Don't be fooled by the blurb/photographs!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Butterflies Through Binoculars: The East a Field Guide to the Butterflies of Eastern North America; Author: Jeffrey Glassberg; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: A helpful book while out scouting for butterflies. I thought it was a little advanced for the average person just out on the trails but very informative.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Peterson Field Guide to Insects: America North of Mexico; Author: Donald J. Borror; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Probably better for the bug fanatic. Me? Not so much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians; Author: Robert C. Stebbins; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Same as Butterflies Through Binoculars. A little advanced for my taste (took forever to find a Common Garter snake because it included a billion other species of Garter and how to identify each one...) but loads of information.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and Central North America; Author: Lee Allen Peterson; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Same as others. Didn't use this one much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Winston Brothers (Winston Brothers, #1-3); Author: Lori Foster; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'd heard a lot about Lori Foster from a friend, and so was curious as to how good her writing was. I've also noticed how completely unsatisfied I am with the bits and pieces of romance that I've been reading in my usual action/adventure/fantasy books, and so decided to take my friend's advice and give this a try. To put it simply, it was mindless entertainment. :P The book was basically nothing but romance, relatively well-written, that lacked any semblance of reality. Well, maybe that's putting it too harshly- but I highly doubt men who happen to look like Greek gods are going to waltz into my life anytime soon and claim undying love for me. Oh, and be financially stable. And educated. And have sparkling personalities. Yeah. No. :P But I guess that's why we read romances like this don't we? To have ourselves believe, if even for the measly time it takes us to finish these novels, that men like that actually exist and are indeed, searching the entire world looking for US simply because no other woman has ever caught their eye. So I joined the throngs of women who read these things, and for the time it took me to read this, believed. This is a good book to curl up with on a day when you have absolutely nothing else to do and want to kill some time. There weren't too many groan-worthy moments, which is saying something, since I find that the vast majority of romance novels ooze cheesiness. Foster gave her leading men some good lines too- lines that men in real life would probably never even think of. :P The women were tolerable and had some characteristics I could sympathize with. Other than that, it's not a book that'll stay with me for the rest of my life. Just something that I read because I was on vacation and was in the mood for mushy sap. :D; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wild (Winston Brothers, #4); Author: Lori Foster; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I think I've had enough of romance for a long while. :P Action and adventure here I come! :D Or it might just be that I've had enough of blatant, bordering-on-ridiculous romance. :P I haven't read any fantasy/paranormal stuff in awhile. Or historical fiction. So I'm headed in that direction. As for the review to this book, refer to my review for "The Winston Brothers". I think Lori Foster and I are going to part ways for an indefinite amount of time now. :P; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Chased the Moon; Author: Sarah Addison Allen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Overall, I liked this book. I'd never read anything by Sarah Addison Allen before, and I think this was a good way to introduce me to her writing. "The Girl Who Chased the Moon" is a book for people who love realistic fiction, but with a sprinkling of magic mixed in. I doubt there's anything else quite like it out there. And that's saying something. :) Allen writes like a spellcaster, complete with fairy dust and magical wand. Some of the phrases she used to describe things- normal, everyday things- were so loaded with imagery that the object itself practically came to life for me. Kind of like magic. :D The book was about as fairy tale-like as real life could possibly get. :) With that being said, in a lot of ways I don't think I was mature enough to read this book. It wasn't for the content at all- but more for the concepts that Allen discussed. For a lot of it I was going, "WHAT?! Are you CRAZY? What are you DOING??!" and that may be my age working against me OR it could just be that I'm actually a very cold-hearted person and instantly label those who upset me as unforgivable. :P I thought the beginning was very weak, and I had to struggle to keep reading initially. I thought Emily's grief over her mother should've been a much bigger part of the story (not because I enjoy angst at all but because it just didn't make sense). Win was exceedingly charming, but to a certain extent I saw his motives as selfish. I didn't know exactly what to make of him. Interestingly though, I was completely into their story and couldn't care less about the other pair's. Which brings me to my next point: What was the point of Julia and Sawyer being in the story at all? I know I hardly paid them any attention. Julia was sweet and I truly felt for her at some parts, and cheered her on during others, but other than "to tell a story" I didn't exactly see why either of them had to be there in the first place. They weren't connected to Win and Emily at all, and I thought their ending was a little too perfect to be believable. Sawyer was tolerable but I found I didn't have as much sympathy for him as Julia did. The bit about the cakes was endearing but I thought it was just another quirky thing to add in to the story, nothing with any real substance. BUT I was beyond impressed with the paranormal element Allen came up with. I think I've become so accustomed to vampires and werewolves that this took me by surprise. It was refreshing and new, and I definitely needed it. I was so impressed, as a matter of fact, that my disappointment when I realized she wasn't going to take it further was almost palpable. Wasn't she going to develop that and add in some sort of power and make it all X-men-ish and...no. No; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead to You; Author: Lisa McMann; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: While the story dragged, the last few pages were so unbelievable that they earned this book 3 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirsty; Author: M.T. Anderson; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, fiction; Review: Did not enjoy this. Poorly written, lacking a satisfying ending. Regretted asking my uncle to buy it for me. :/; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chemistry: The Central Science; Author: Theodore L. Brown; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I think this book gets as bad a rep as it does from students because they don't actually read it at all. Take it from someone who's read the book through and through- it's very decent. The authors try very hard to write in simple language that anyone would understand and there were even some humorous bits where certain concepts were concerned. I could've done with more sample exercises but the ones they provided were appreciated. There's quite a lot crammed into this text so I think they did the best they could with what they had to cover. Relieved I'm done with it though!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I just couldn't get through this book no matter how hard I tried. :(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hacking Harvard; Author: Robin Wasserman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I was going to rate this book a five. I was going to call it the most intelligent thing I've read in a long time. I was going to say that it was amazing and stupendous and hilarious and witty. I was going to recommend it to every single one of my friends for the rest of eternity. And then something had to happen on the second-to-last page. Something that brought the rating down to a two. And so I did the only thing I could and added both and took the average. :/ I think Wasserman was going for "realistic" when she wrote that particular line that ruined my rating. I think she was trying to prove a point to all high school seniors and college kids. I understand. But that doesn't mean I have to like it. What ever happened to happily-ever-afters and rainbows and bunnies and perfection? :( And okay, so MAYBE one of the reasons I was so affected by that life-changing-sentence was because one of the characters in the book was named Eric. And one of my good friends is named Erich. And maybe it's missing the "h" but the ENTIRE TIME I kept picturing Erich as Eric! (Good-looking, moral, physics genius, etc, etc. Fits the bill.) And so of course I became ridiculously attached to Eric-the-character and THEN when the life-changing-sentence appeared...I was crushed. :/ *sigh* *sighs louder* *SIIIIGH* :( This is why I love Twilight. They fall in love, they go through some crazy hardships (but they still stay in love, mind you), they get married, have a baby, and live happily ever after. The end. Is it naive and unrealistic and irresponsible and immature? Maybe. Yeah. But is it also fluffy and sappy and squeal-worthy? Yes. And guess what? I LIKE IT. And that's my rant. ^_^ P.S. Erich, (and I KNOW you're reading this because I've left you with no choice but to read my review :P), you should join Goodreads. :D; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark of the Moon; Author: Tracy Barrett; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ariadne is She-Who-Will-Be-Goddess. Because of this, she can't talk to other girls her age or ever lead a normal life. Her day is filled with memorizing various rituals and constant lessons on how to be a priestess. Her only true friend is Asterion, her brother, who lives underneath the palace away from everyone else. That is, until Theseus arrives. Theseus is the son of the king of Athens, and he's different from anyone Ariadne's ever met. They soon become friends, and could maybe even turn into more, but there's one small problem: Theseus has been sent to kill the legendary Minotaur, the monster that lies at the center of a twisted labyrinth. The Minotaurus is Ariadne's brother. I was SO disappointed by this book. It had the most perfect set-up, the PERFECT plot, the most epic romance/adventure idea...and then the author absolutely ruined it. :( Sigh. SIIIIIIIIIIIGH. The good: 1) The idea behind it. I read a LOT of paranormal romance. I read a LOT of fairy tales and folk tales and legends and myths and I love them all. But I'd never read anything about the Minotaur before. I was SO excited about it- and the romantic twist! Ahhhh!!! AMAZING!!! Surely this would turn into an epic stand-alone novel that I would have to run and purchase in hardcover after I was done? But alas, it was not to be. :( 2)The main character's name. Ariadne. I think that's the prettiest name in the world. Second to Evana. :) 3) Theseus' POV. Ariadne's POV is written in tiresome "old english", but Theseus talked like today's typical teenager. While this was slightly odd, I thought it was absolutely hilarious. He had a very witty voice and I enjoyed reading his parts. I also enjoyed the author's take on Theseus. He's not an amazing hero, but really, just a kid who's gotten lucky and lied a lot hahaha! And now, for the bad: 1) Way too much backstory. The vast majority of the book was spent explaining things and talking about what had taken place in the past. I didn't really care to know but I had to read through it to get ahead. 2) The focus on religion/rituals. While the "Moon Goddess" was surely important (since Ariadne is one of her priestesses) the excessive detail that went into talking about each step of the ritual was downright boring. :/ I wondered why we were spending SO much time on it and not any time on the actual fight between Theseus and the Minotaur and WHERE WAS THE ROMANCE. 3) Not enough romance. Actually, there was basically no romance whatsoever. :( 4) Being misled. I hate how books are advertised as one thing but then turn out to be another thing entirely. Rather than being the tale of the Minotaur with a twist, this book was 80% Moon Goddess, 10% what-happened-in-the-past and 10% hurriedly-slapped-together-ending-because-we-have-to-cut-it-off-somewhere. It disappointed me on several levels and introduced numerous secrets at the beginning that I was anticipating would reveal something mind-blowing. Each of the secrets turned out to be; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flawless (Pretty Little Liars, #2); Author: Sara Shepard; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: The Pretty Little Liars series centers around four high-school juniors: Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily. After the apparent murder of their friend Alison in the 7th grade, the girls have drifted apart and have led entirely different lives from one another. However, the beginning of threatening texts, notes, and instant messages, all from a mysterious person named "A" brings the girls closer together again- and closer to finding out what really happened the night Alison died. As the story progresses, "A" continues to blackmail the girls with unbelievable secrets about each of them- secrets that only Alison herself knew. As the lies add up and each girl realizes they're in way over their heads, the climax of the story occurs leaving the reader completely surprised- and wondering about what they thought they knew. The series itself is like its lead characters. On the outside- pretty, fluffy, a seemingly quick read that is filled with high school drama and gossip that makes anyone not in their teen years roll their eyes....but on the inside, much darker and more sinister than you'd ever have imagined. I was taken aback by the mystery content that Shepard added and was left baffled by the seriousness of events which tend to occur towards the end of every book. (Flawless is book #2, currently there are 10 books in the series, with an 11th said to be coming out next year.) Despite that , the book is an easy read and requires that you set aside all mature, responsible thinking and simply immerse yourself in the scandalous things that these girls get up to. At the same time, it follows a relatively simple routine that after book 2, I got tired of. The only thing that kept me going was the need to solve the mystery, which possibly still isn't solved at all considering there are books still being written. The plot was interesting and the characters had traits that I could relate to, but there were quite a few times when I thought with frustration, "Get a MOVE on already, ugh!" The book has its surprises, but was it worth all the time it took to get to them? I didn't think so. I think I would be perfectly fine if someone just told me what happened rather than my having to read it. The same goes for books 3-10. :/ Which is why I won't read them. The books have been adapted into a tv series, and I suppose on the whole it may be more entertaining to simply watch that than read these. I'm glad I did try reading them though, they've become big enough in popular culture that I'm better off being well-equipped for a conversation about them. :D; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow, what a great read! I read a review of this stating it was Terminator, Star Wars, and Cinderella combined and I completely agree! Nicely put together and very interesting. Now I just need to get my hands on book #2. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Origin of Species; Author: Charles Darwin; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Ah, Darwin. I've always wanted to read this book. Overall it was pretty great, you can practically feel the epicness as you read each line that brought him to his amazing conclusion. :D My only complaint is the old Victorian English, but that's just a given. I was reading the original edition and it was published in 1859. Otherwise, great book!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Selfish Gene; Author: Richard Dawkins; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Love Dawkins! :D The wit in this book is unparalleled. Probably the best "textbook" I've ever had for a class.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Discovering Evolutionary Ecology: Bringing Together Ecology and Evolution; Author: Peter J. Mayhew; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Not a good textbook. In an effort to make things concise, a lot was left unexplained. Concepts were very poorly written and I found I only understood things AFTER a lecture was given. Definitely not recommended for those new to the subject. This book cannot be opened and "just read". You can really only understand it after someone else has explained it to you and then you're going back to skim.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Current Issues and Enduring Questions; Author: Sylvan Barnet; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: This book was alright overall. There were some essays that I thought were great, but others...not so much. They told us a lot of what we already knew, I didn't feel like I was able to glean any new information from the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Be Popular; Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: fiction, children, young-adult, romance; Review: Ever since an incident in the 6th grade, Steph Landry's been the most unpopular girl in school. She constantly gets bullied, teased, and otherwise humiliated by the those at the top of the social ladder. All she wants is to NOT get picked on and finally be part of the in-crowd. And maybe get quarterback Mark Finley to notice her. So Steph sets out, determined to change everything, all with a little help from a book called "How to Be Popular"... This was a good book. :) It was as fun and easy as all of Meg Cabot's other works and it was SUCH a relaxing read! There were no epic battles, no fate-of-the-world-hanging-in-the-balance, no psychopathic villains bent on taking over all of humankind, none of that. It was just high school (which, in a lot of ways, is worse than any of the aforementioned). But it was refreshing how down-to-earth this novel was. For once, it was just about everyday teens and problems they face in school. And it didn't hurt that it was such a quick read either. :) I was SO impressed by the main character. THIS is how you write a proper female protagonist. Not one that's constantly trying to prove herself by being an annoying, stubborn, pig-headed dummy. <_< No. And not one that's whining about the situation and frantically waiting for a man to rescue her because she can't do anything herself either. Steph was a great character. A strong girl that was still...well, a girl. And she had no problem being that. There was a certain point in the book when I was SO proud of her, and that made the story all the more worthwhile. So why 3 stars? Because the plot didn't amaze me the way the Airhead series did. There was also a character that I thought was let off way too easy. But overall, a good book! :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wanderer; Author: Sharon Creech; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read this when I was 11, loved it back then! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Forever is the last book in The Wolves of Mercy Falls series. Now that Grace is a werewolf, Sam and her face a whole new set of unknowns. With an aerial hunt being organized to rid Mercy Falls of its wolf pack once and for all, Sam, Grace, Cole, and Isabel are going to have to figure out what to do. And fast. I actually rate this book 4.5 stars. Just to make it clear. :) To start with, I hated the plot. I hated it. It was not an epic adventure, it was not non-stop action, it was not swoon-worthy romance. No. It wasn't. And I hated the sequence of events and I hated what was going on and I hated it. A lot. Everything. And just in case you didn't get that the first five times: I hated it. <_< So why 4.5 stars? Because I met Maggie Stiefvater in person, thought she was unbelievably awesome, and that her writing is unparalleled. She is AMAZING. I would read all of her books JUST for how well they're written. It's when an author can make me jealous while I'm reading a book ("I NEVER would've thought of that metaphor! :O") that I know: this person is awesome. And she is. HOWEVER, there are some things to watch out for. For example, this entire series has an extremely melancholy feel to it. It's pretty depressing most of the time, but there are moments that are so heart-breakingly beautiful (and of course, well-written) that you tend to remember them and forget the others. BUT there's a fair amount of nothingness. Like...the characters are ALL fighting inner demons. ALL OF THEM. The entire series is basically one big novel about how these characters develop. And- Yeah. Character development. There's a lot of it. :| Character development is great, but sometimes I felt like it took away from the actual story. Like...I don't care that the coffee mug reminds you of a song or that it makes you think of . That's great. But when are we going to get around to some real stuff HAPPENING? Well, we do. But not until the very end. For what it's worth, the climax was spectacularly written action. I loved it. I thought everything that happened then was fitting. My favorite character was Cole- Sam was too much of a softie and Grace was too stoic- and I'm so thrilled with how things turned out with Cole. I wish there was more of an "enemy" in this book. There is, sort of, but I wanted an actual villain. Most of the villains in the book are the characters themselves just trying to figure out life. Throw in them being shape-shifting wolves and there you have it. I just wanted more than this horrible veil of sadness that just seemed to hang over this entire story. There wasn't enough romance for me either. Sam and Grace's relationship was built in a very different way throughout this series, it was unique and fresh but I didn't like it. I needed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It has been three months since Amy was unplugged. Life on Godspeed has fallen apart into utter chaos. Riots occur every other second, with mysterious murders calling for passengers to "Follow the Leader". Elder tries desperately to hold on to whatever bit of crumbling authority he has left. Meanwhile, Amy finds clues left behind by Orion regarding a terrible secret about the ship. Together, they will have to figure out a way to overcome these problems because the biggest problem is yet to be solved: they have to get off the ship. Disappointed! :( The first book was so unbelievably amazing that I had sky-high hopes for this one. Alas, I was let down. But let's start with the good: 1) Surprises! Revis did a fantastic job of throwing unexpected elements at you each time you thought you had it figured out. She did a phenomenal job of it in book one and in book two, she continues it. (Albeit, not as well as she did in book one.) There were some major twists that I was impressed with, and I like the clever turn her story took. I was wondering which way she would take it and it was great! 2) More Elder/Amy. The first book left me wanting much more out of their relationship and in book two, you get it! Quite a bit more happens between the two and I was satisfied with what Revis wrote. 3) The technical writing. Each mechanical part of the ship is described in such awesome detail that it makes you truly believe that Godspeed must exist somewhere. There are mechanical processes that I never would've come up with myself. It is obvious how much time Revis put into this and it's excellent for eager sci-fi readers. 4) The ending. Leaves you wanting so much more. Can't wait for book three! And now, for the bad: 1) More surprising...surprises? While the surprises were great, the build-up to them was SO extravagant, that by the time they were revealed, I was expecting something much more amazing. The build-up to these things took up about 3/4 of the book, and I found myself wondering how ridiculous it was. The entire book could've been done in about 150 pages, and other than "killing time", I really didn't see a reason for it to go on as long as it did. It was a LOT of talking and Amy and Elder spent their hours on a wild goose chase. It felt like I was reading a scavenger hunt except that I wasn't sure why there was a scavenger hunt to begin with- it wasn't necessary! :/ 2) Not quite enough Elder/Amy. It seemed to me that Elder and Amy struggled an awful lot throughout this book. While I do believe that Elder was doing the best he could, Amy was unreasonable and frustrating at several points. I tried to think of her situation but even so, she was annoying. *sigh* :( 3) Talking. A LOT of talking. Most of the book is easy to get through because there; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lorax; Author: Dr. Seuss; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Movie was way better, albeit the book did come first! :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Media Update [With CDROM Interactive Physiology]; Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn; Genres: non-fiction; Review: A very good book with interesting case studies spread throughout each chapter. The language was easy, the explanations were thorough and overall it was readable. My only complaint is that it had a LOT of detail, but maybe it was written for a course that covered things in more depth than mine did. A lot of the time I skimmed over sections because there was just so much that I didn't need. Overall a good book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Me Softly (Beau Rivage, #1); Author: Sarah Cross; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Mira's parents were killed in a tragic fire when she was young. She's grown up with her godmothers who refuse to tell her anything about her past and forbid her from going back to Beau Rivage- her birthplace. So before her sixteenth birthday, Mira runs away. She runs away to find out the truth about what happened to her parents. And to discover a place where fairy tales are real. Just as real as curses. This wasn't a terrible book. The idea was a good one. I love modern-day fairy tales so this was right up my alley. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the book is filled with absolutely nothing. But let's start with the good: 1) Character development. TONS of it. If nothing else, you at least knew the characters inside and out. You were constantly in their heads and there's a good amount of character growth throughout the book. Mira kind of has to "learn the hard way" at some points, and I was initially baffled by her stupidity (was I that dumb at 16?) but other things in the book made up for it. 2) The interwoven fairy tales. I would find this incredibly difficult to do. Cross managed to tie in several fairy tales together and have them all come to life in Beau Rivage. She made them very real- and very terrifying. I LOVED her take on Snow White (Mira is not Snow White by the way) because I never once thought of the ending that way- I always saw it as so perfect and wonderful (thanks Disney :P). I love the Disney films but this was darker and more realistic. 3) The very impressive twist. I was wondering how one aspect of the book would tie in with the other- and Cross managed it really creatively! I really loved that part of the book and was grinning after I finished that chapter. How cool! I wish I could've thought of something like that! The bad: 1) Apart from the very ending, the rest of the book (the other 340 pages of it) were completely boring. NOTHING happened. There was SO much talking that I wanted to smack my head against the book and make it disappear. <_< When would it be OVER already so I could move on to other books? I was VERY tempted to just cheat and stop reading and skim through the rest to find out what happened at the end. I just didn't care about the billion pointless conversations everyone was having. I think it did wonders for character development but nothing for plot, and I honestly read mostly for plot. 2) Character annoyances. Mira was tolerable albeit an idiot at times (or maybe a good-looking guy paying attention to you just turns you into one?) but her constant back-and-forth between two brothers was not only annoying but tiresome. I didn't want to read 20 pages about her evening out with one guy only to come back and read another 20 pages about her wonderful time with the brother. And that was; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eden's Root; Author: Rachel Fisher; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: It is 21 years in the future. Genetic modification of foods has led to a disaster, as crops begin to die all over the world. Fi is only 13 years old, but a secret revealed to her by her dying father makes her realize that she will have to mature quickly if she is to survive. Because while chaos and wreckage tear the world apart, there is one hope for her family. One chance that they might make it. And it's up to Fi to save them. First of all, a big THANK YOU to Rachel Fisher for giving me an ARC of this book and letting me review it! I loved doing so and only apologize that I couldn't have done it faster! (The cons to being a college student...) This is the book for people who hated the Hunger Games series. Did you think it was ridiculous that the Capitol created the Games in the first place? Did you have a hard time believing it? With "Eden's Root", let the REAL Hunger Games begin! Famines and food shortages create a whole different atmosphere on Earth, and the problems with genetic modification are frighteningly real. This is something that could actually HAPPEN in our society, and I loved that! I'm a big fan of dystopian books to begin with, but this was a unique idea that impressed me. I also LOVED the main character. Unlike Katniss (who drove me crazy), Fi is unbelievably strong. She is determined, ambitious, resourceful, and passionate. She grieves and fights her inner demons but does NOT let them get the best of her. She is a heroine to admire- one that is worth reading about. The book also reminded me of Kristin Cashore's "Graceling" because of the overall theme of survival. But I thought its characters were much better developed. Strong family ties were emphasized throughout the book and you come to care for each and every character. That's impressive! Definitely worth the time I put into reading, and I'm eagerly looking forward to book #2! GO READ IT! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Psychology, 10th Edition; Author: David G. Myers; Genres: non-fiction; Review: This book was okay. It was very well-written for a textbook. I could almost read it like a novel and the author put several real-life anecdotes that kept me interested. Unfortunately though, psychology is not something I find particularly amazing. :/ It's one of those things that I could read a brief paper about online and think, "Ohhh wow!" and then be done with. It's not something I want to study for hours and hours and take exams about. Relatively painless class, glad it's over though!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Read this ages ago but I remember loving it. The other LOTR books were okay but this one was the one I liked the most. Excited about the upcoming movie!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach; Author: Mark F. Sanders; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Very well-written explanations of everything, but a little too wordy. Diagrams were very complicated when they didn't have to be. Overall, not a bad book though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frankenstein; Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fantastic book. Loved reading it, writing about it, and analyzing it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula; Author: Bram Stoker; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The only reason this receives an "okay" rating is because of the overall adventure/plot. I had to analyze it from a feminist perspective and now I can never look at it the same! :O Stoker must've HATED women! O_O; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Writing Essays about Literature: A Brief Guide for University and College Students; Author: Katherine O. Acheson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: A lot of this book I thought was just common sense. The rest was taught to me in high school and earlier, so I didn't learn very much from it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice; Author: Charles E. Bressler; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: Very, very boring and extremely difficult to read. This book was enough work to just skim through, much less read chapter by chapter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: AWESOME!! LOVE this series! Can't wait to buy the entire thing! :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: WOWWWW!!! Can't wait to read the last book and wrap up the series! I am going to buy everything. O_O Amazing, amazing, amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shades of Earth (Across the Universe, #3); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Elder and Amy have made it to Centauri-Earth. It is a new world, with new opportunity, and they believe they can start afresh. A world without Phydus, without a corrupt and tyrannical ruler, and a chance to live without walls. But this world harbors others threats. There are strange plants that cause illness, a dangerous reptilian bird that sees them as prey, and another, more eerie possibility: other sentient life that wants them gone. A great series! I am very glad I stuck with this and read it all the way through. "Across the Universe" was phenomenal and still remains one of my all-time favorite books. "A Million Suns" dragged a little bit and made me a little apprehensive as to what "Shades of Earth" would be like. I didn't have to worry! Revis finishes this amazing tale with a very worthy heart-stopping conclusion. Similar to book #1 in the series, there were surprises in almost every chapter. Due to the setting of the series (in space) there are so many possibilities as to why the mysterious events are happening that I had no idea what to think. I loved it! Towards the end I had several reasonable hypotheses as to what was going on, but was thrilled to find out that every single one of them was wrong! Woo-hoo! Hats off to Beth Revis for being able to surprise me! Elder and Amy are very likable characters that stayed likable throughout this novel. I was able to relate to both of them and found that they were mature and brave- two qualities I /love/! Revis kept up the suspense masterfully, and I am impressed by her ability to create a world so believable. I will miss this series because I have grown very attached to the characters over time, but am looking forward to what Revis will come up with next!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Knight (The Iron Fey, #4); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A very nice ending to the series. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Book of a Thousand Days; Author: Shannon Hale; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A book that puts a smile on your face! It was a little long at times but strong character development and an admirable protagonist make it worth the read. Put it on your list!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1); Author: James Dashner; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Not a bad debut by Dashner! The pace is extremely fast and definitely kept me reading. The main character was pretty likeable and there were a few surprises along the way. However, there were definitely a few all-too-convenient events that helped the plot move along and the slang in the book seemed completely unnecessary and confusing for no reason whatsoever. The ending made me a little worried as to the rest of the series because of how Dashner chose to set up the sequel. Hmmm. I sense a little bit of Hunger Games-y stuff going on and I hope that's not the case! Overall, 3 stars for a readable story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rithmatist (The Rithmatist, #1); Author: Brandon Sanderson; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Nice job by Sanderson! Looking forward to the rest of the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A decent dystopian YA debut by Roth. Tris is a strong and admirable character and the book was different from others I've read in the same genre. Looking forward to reading Insurgent and Allegiant and watching the movies!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Size 12 and Ready to Rock (Heather Wells, #4); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: A fun, light read. It's fun to hear what the characters have been up to but it's nowhere near as amazing as the first in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Towering; Author: Alex Flinn; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Flinn does an excellent job with modern day retellings of fairy tales and this one is no exception. While I do think Beastly is still her best, Towering is a close second. The plot is tied together very nicely in the end albeit some of it became a little too out of this world to believe. Overall, a good story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SharkMotorcycleAudio shkr2050pa 100 Watt Motorcycle Audio System wtih Amplifier & FM Radio (shkr2050pa). Wired remote. great for motorcycles,; Brand: SharkMotorcycleAudio; Review: I've had this system for many years now. The Shark has been a great sound system on my bike. Ive never had any problems with it. Love the fact you can use an MP3 player or the built in FM tuner. I have had many of my other biker buddys compliment me on the sound my bike has on the road, infact, when we pull over the ask me to keep my stereo playing. I will buy another Shark in larger wattage, if i ever decide to upgrade, but for now, I love the 100w just as it is. Thanks Shark.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fintie LG G Pad 7.0 Slim Shell Case; Brand: Fintie; Review: Fits my LG G Pad 7.0 perfectly. we have a wit near here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silicone Rubber Case Cover for 7'' 7 inch Android Capacitive Table PC #01 hot pink; Brand: DigitalUS; Review: Does NOT fit the RCA 7" Voyager II. Very cheap. We ordered pink for our daughter and received an orange colored one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Canon Powershot SX530 HS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 50x Zoom, Wi-Fi & 1080p Full HD Video; Brand: HeroFiber; Review: Takes really nice pictures. Love that I can connect directly to the camera with my phone and get pictures off of the camera and control the camera using the Cannon Camera Connect app. The 50x zoom is awesome!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mounting Dream TV Wall Mounts Tilting Bracket for 26-55 Inch; Brand: Mounting Dream; Review: This tv mount is holding our 51" Plasma perfectly above the fireplace on a brick mounting spot. Its awesome!! All the screws you will need and then some. We did buy some 5/16 Tapcon blue screws since it was going into the brick mortar. I would recommend this mount to anyone. Very well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: I Suck at Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Halpern Page; Review: This book was hilarious and relatable! I found myself feeling the same way he did about finding someone to be with for the rest of his life. This book made me laugh out loud and feel like I wasn't the only person who felt crazy about the small things and dating. I highly recommend this book if you're looking for serious moments and a good laugh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Krakauer Page; Review: Though I'm saddened, I will always consider Chris's story one hell of a story. He touched so many lives during his travels and though some considered him "crazy", he lived his dream and I think we can all learn from him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oh Myyy!: There Goes The Internet; Author: Visit Amazon's George Takei Page; Review: I thought this was a fun read! I've always enjoyed George's way of getting his point across to his fans. If you like comedy, truth, and awesomeness, I recommend this book for your entertaining pleasure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren; Author: Visit Amazon's Gerald Brittle Page; Review: I first heard about Ed and his wife from the conjuring movie. I already believed in the afterlife and spirits/demonic activity, but this book truly opened my eyes even more. If you're looking for an educational read about the Warren 's career and their experiences read this book. This book might creep you out a bit, so I don't recommend this book if it'll keep you up at night from fright. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Crichton Page; Review: So, my jurassic park hardcover came in the mail today. Only problem? It wasn't a hardback, but a mass copy paperback. I understand that I only payed about 2 bucks for this book, but I like hardback for a reason. I'll enjoy the story, but I probably won't shop with this seller again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Four Months of Terror: The True Story of a Family's Haunting; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Patrick-Howard Page; Review: Quick read, and kept me wanting more. Highly recommend for anyone interested in the paranormal and extreme odd circumstances. A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ouija Board Nightmares: Terrifying True Tales; Author: Visit Amazon's John Harker Page; Review: I'm already against the use of Ouija Boards, but this book reminded how dangerous and unnecessary these items are in life. If you value your life and the life of those around you DO NOT us one; that's the message that came across to me. Read this and pass along to your friends and family that use a Ouija Board.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chef’sChoice 835 PizzellePro Express Bake Nonstick Pizzelle Maker Features Color Select Control and Instant Temperature Recovery Easy to Clean,; Brand: ChefsChoice; Review: Deep 'pattern or grooves' made for thicker cookie, but I'll try thinning the batter next time...small cookies are cute & easier to store.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware 01335 Holiday Cast Cookie Stamps, Set of 3; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Just used once, but all went well, so far so good. Good quality & made in USA !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Bed Group Affinity Metal Headboard Panel with Straight Spindles and Detailed Castings, Blackened Taupe Finish, Full; Brand: Fashion Bed Group; Review: My daughter will be staying part time with me & I told her to"have at it", redecorating the guest room. We painted, bought new bedding & drapes, lamps & this very lovely & graceful headboard...it is the perfect final touch for a peaceful & comfortable room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Bed Group Affinity Metal Headboard Panel with Straight Spindles and Detailed Castings, Blackened Taupe Finish, Queen; Brand: Fashion Bed Group; Review: My daughter will be staying part time with me & I told her to"have at it", redecorating the guest room. We painted, bought new bedding & drapes, lamps & this very lovely & graceful headboard...it is the perfect final touch for a peaceful & comfortable room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Innovee Cream Whipper (1-Pint) - Professional Aluminum Whipped Cream Dispenser With 3 Decorating Nozzles - Uses Standard N20 Cartridges; Brand: Innovee Home; Review: I have tried it just once & it was touch & go.on my first attempt at whipped cream. I finally got it to work...everything has to be screwed on tightly...HOWEVER...now I cannot get the cap UNSCREWED to save my soul...I will ask my neighbor to try to unscrew it & then start over. If I cannot get it open I will return it as is...I am an older lady & don't have as much hand strength as I used to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 2 Stainless Steel Butter Spreader Knife with Wooden Handle; Brand: Update International; Review: Purchased as a gift, but have no feedback from the gift-ee; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: basyx by HON Mesh High-Back Task Chair, Black (HVL702); Brand: basyx by HON; Review: Bought this for my son who is over 6'3" and more than 200 lbs. Has to sit long hours and says this chair is great. Very comfortable! It's also great if you don't want leather because it makes you sweat (or if you have cats with claws).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HON Prominent Leather Task Chair - High Back Mesh Work Chair with Adjustable Arms, Black (HVL531); Brand: HON; Review: So worth the money, the price and quality is Sooo MUCH better than what I saw when I was at places like Staples or Office Depot. Love the adjustable arms too. Up date: It's now January 16, 2018 and we bought this chair 4 years ago on January 19, 2014. It was purchased for my son and he's a big & tall person - 6 feet 5 inches and over 300 pounds. Since assembled he has used this chair a minimum of 8 hours a day. Well today we had to order him a new chair because this one finally wore out. Over the years we had to re-tighten a few of the bolts every once in a while. At one point we removed the arm rests, only because my son found it more comfortable to not have them. What broke on the chair was the square welded area on the underside....the part that holds the seat bottom to the base pole. Well I don't know about those other reviews on here, but I still think this chair is a 5 star purchase. I'm impressed that the chair lasted this long! All the other office type chairs we'd purchased before this one didn't even make it past the first year. So, yes...we just purchased this same chair again today! Hope this review helps you decide if this is the chair for you. We know it is for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Porcelain Enamel Nonstick Covered Round Casserole, 4.5-Quart, Mushroom Brown; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: OMG!!! I love this pot! It is the perfect size for just two of us or even when making double servings for freezing. It was great going from stove top to oven and a breeze to clean!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rachael Ray Tools 2-Piece Lazy Spoon & Lazy Ladle Set, Green; Brand: Rachael Ray; Review: Love these spoons! So worth buying! They don't get hot to the touch, even if you leave one resting on the side of a hot pot or pan while cooking. Wash up great, no staining or discoloring. Best investment in utensils I've ever made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumbar Support Pillow by MedX | Cushion For Office Chairs Recliners and Cars | Therapeutic Grade Memory Foam; Brand: MedX; Review: This back cushion is AWESOME! Very nicely made, sturdy but soft, good quality materials and at a good price! Before I bought it if I had to sit at my desk for a while I always got up from my chair with lower back pain. Now with this Lumbar Support Pillow I get up feeling good and my back doesn't hurt like it use to. I've also noticed I don't get as many head aches since I started using it. I will definitely recommend this seller & their product to my friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YouCopia 02181-02-SLV Original SpiceStack 18-Bottle Spice Rack Organizer with Universal Drawers, Silver; Brand: YouCopia; Review: OMG! I didn't know what I was missing (literally) until I used this to organize my spices and herbs. Perfect size for my kitchen cupboard and it comes with plenty of labels too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DecoBros Kitchen Wrap Organizer Rack,White (Small / Standard, 2-1/2" BOX); Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: I LOVE THIS ORGANIZER!!! No more moving things around to get to the right wrap or baggie, no more wrap box jenga in my cupboard!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seville Classics 2-Tier Corner Shelf Counter and Cabinet Organizer, Platinum; Brand: Seville Classics; Review: WOW!! No more plate and bowl Jenga in my cupboard! I love the fast and easy access to the plates or bowls that I need. No more worries about chipping my porcelain dinnerware, Thank you amazon for having this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Shelf Basket Wire Rack - Easily Slides Under Shelves for Extra Cabinet; Brand: Handy Laundry; Review: Since shelf space is limited in my apartment this item is a great help. I'm using it to hold dryer sheets and small kitchen hand towels. I would not recommend using this product for anything heavy, in fact the reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is because when I opened the amazon box one of the top bars (the ones that sit on top of the shelf) was bent, so I had to carefully bend it back into place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olee Sleep 14 Inch T-3000 Heavy Duty Steel Slat / Non-slip Support Bed Frame 14BF04F (FULL); Brand: Olee Sleep; Review: Super easy to put together!! VERY STURDY!! Well worth the cost! It's a great price and even better quality compared to the bed frames sold at our local furniture stores! Got the Queen size and it fit the memory foam mattress just right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simply Calphalon Nonstick 12" Jumbo Deep Fry Pan; Brand: Calphalon; Review: I love this pan! All the food I have cooked in it has come out perfect. This pan heats evenly and washes up easy. I bought this pan to replace my old Calphalon fry pan, it was great but the sides were low and I had to stir carefully, or risk over spill. No worries with this pan! I love the high sides on this pan and the small hand grip opposite the handle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Potato Masher & Ricer - Stainless Steel - Enjoy Tasty Mash Potatoes in Minutes - Unique Design; Brand: Finer Homes; Review: I have had this masher for a few months now and I still LOVE it! It makes mashing so much easier, especially if you don't have the best grip strength. (I have a lot of nerve damage in both hands so I have a difficult time holding on to stuff for very long.) This item make quick and easy work of mashing and it washes up great! I don't even need to use the little brush it comes with, just soapy water and a sponge. No signs of rust and no problem with the inside spring. It really well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Pan Organizer, Titanium FG1H4200TITNM; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: I LOVE this rack!! Wish I'd bought it sooner, it really organized my cabinet quickly. Now I don't have to worry about stacking pans on top of each other and possibly messing up the finishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Velvet Plush Throw Blanket, 50" x 60", Chocolate; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: OMG!!! IT's SO FLUFFY, COMFY and SOFT!! Washes up great too. I got the queen size and it fits the bed great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Circulon 1.5-Quart Sunrise Teakettle, Black; Brand: Circulon; Review: Very nice and sturdy little teapot. Good price, good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Removable Plates and Less Smoke, One Size, Brushed Metal; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: Little grill where have you been all my life?! I can't believe how great this is for cooking inside and getting that BBQ grill flavor in your food. Plus it cleans up so fast and easy. I only hand wash it though, so I haven't tried the dishwasher, even though the photos showed it in pieces in a dishwasher rack. This is because when you remove the actual grill plate and turn it over, the right underside has a little metal box like thing attached to it, that has two little electrical prongs inside it. Maybe its supposed to be water proof/sealed, but I don't want to take the chance. Besides it's so easy to get it clean without the dishwasher, especially if you get the OXO grill brush.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat - 2 Pack; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I wish I had bought these sooner! They make baking a breeze! They also make clean up so much quicker. Once I forgot to put a timer on a batch of cookies in the oven and they still came off quick and easy even though they were extra crispy cookies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Pan Organizer, Cookware Rack, Black FG1H4209BLA; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: I LOVE this rack!! Wish I'd bought it sooner, it really organized my cabinet quickly. Now I don't have to worry about stacking pans on top of each other and possibly messing up the finishes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Premier Easy Find Lids Meal Prep Food Storage Containers, 28-Piece Set, Grey; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: I LOVE THESE CONTAINERS!! They passed the no stain test with flying colors!! This set replaced my old set of storage containers, which was just the less expensive Rubbermaid regular plastic. Those worked for a long time, but they were very discolored and scratched up, shortly after buying them. THESE CONTAINERS ARE AWESOME!!! They clean up great, no problems going from fridge to microwave and best of all - no discoloring at all. This is definitely one of those times where "You get what you paid for!" applies. These cost a bit more, but they are WORTH IT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KEDSUM Professional Heat Resistant Silicone Extra Long Oven Mitts with Quilted Liner & Oven Mini Mitt; Brand: KEDSUM; Review: Feel great and work great too. The mitts are nice and light weight and the inside lining is soft. These are much more flexible than a previous pair I had bought from a home supply store.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chester The Cat/Kitty Cookie Jar Food Container; Brand: Chester The Cat Collection; Review: Oh my gosh!! This is even cuter than pictured! It's just the right size for me, but some people might think it's a bit on the small side. I use it for cat treats, which are small, so it fits quite a lot. Though if you buy it to put people cookies in, I doubt it would hold a whole box or package of them...more like half the package would probably fit. I still think it's a great addition to any kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cal King Size Bed Sheets; Brand: Sweet Home Collection; Review: I am very pleased with these sheets. Nice quality at an affordable price. Even before I washed them they felt soft right out of the package and they washed very well. When I put them on my mattress they fit great! Very comfortable sleeping as they stayed cool in this warm weather (I live in sunny California).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nyche Designs Crisscross 2 Way Adjustable Bed Sheet Straps Suspenders Grippers Fasteners for All Bedsheets Fitted Sheets Flat Sheets; Brand: The Nyche Designs; Review: Oh my GOSH...these are AWESOME!! I purchased them to put on a queen size mattress, to hold a mattress protector in place. I wasn't happy with the fact that I had to find something to keep that mattress cover from coming off, especially because it was so darn expensive in the first place. Previously I had purchased some straps (from Bed, Bath, and Beyond) that just went on the corners - an elastic strap with a plastic clip and either end. (What a waste of $$ those were!) They kept popping off and then the plastic clip broke on one of them. Any who....I saw these on Amazon and decided they would be worth the risk...anything to stop that cover from sliding around all night! Best money I ever spent! These straps haven't budged at all! Great quality at an affordable price!! Now even my sheets stay in place, so I don't have to remake the entire bed every morning. :D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CDN IRM200 Ovenproof Meat Thermometer; Brand: CDN; Review: Best investment for cooking I've ever made! No more over cooked chicken or raw turkey. I love that it can be put into the dishwasher for extra sanitizing. Nice big temperature dial makes it so easy for me to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Pie Crust Weight Chain, 6-Feet Long; Brand: Mrs. Anderson's Baking; Review: Very useful item. For people like myself, that are new to homemade pie baking, you should know that just one box of these little weights is not enough to spread out in the bottom of a pie shell. (I used them to bake an 8' pie crust) Unfortunately, I only purchased one box to begin with thinking that would be enough to fill one pie crust bottom. When it wasn't I had to switch back to dried beans. I strongly suggest you purchase at least two boxes to avoid empty spaces and make sure your crust doesn't bubble or bake unevenly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chezmoi Collection Micromink Sherpa Reversible Throw Blanket (Twin, Gray); Brand: Chezmoi Collection; Review: Glad I bought it! I wasn't sure how this would hold up because of some of the mixed reviews I read. I washed it on Eco-warm setting and put it in the dryer on normal, and it came out great. I didn't have any problems with my dryer melting, singeing or burning the fabric. I did open the dryer after 15 minutes to flip the blanket to expose the damp spots to the outside and put it back in to dry more. I did this twice, so a total dry of 45 minutes. My son's cat loves to kneed blankets so I was worried about snags, but for the great price of this blanket, I wasn't going to stress over it. I did see a few pieces of white fluff pull through from the white side, but when I pulled the two fabrics apart, most of them vanished back through the little nail holes. My son now just has the white fluffy side up instead of the blue side, which his cat loved even more. So far we haven't seen any blue threads pulled through onto the white fluffy side. In all I am very pleased with the quality and price of this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Bath Products Dragonfly Shower Curtain Hooks-12 count; Brand: Creative Bath; Review: I really love the look of these Dragonflies with my shower curtain. They add a touch of whimsy to my simple little bathroom. The only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of five is because one of them was off the end of the hook when I opened the package. Thank goodness for super glue - the dragonfly attached easily enough to the hook part and is still on very well after multiple curtain moves. Over-all I think this item is a great buy and a great look.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mainstays Stained Glass Meadow PEVA Shower Curtain; Brand: Mainstay; Review: The print is very nice and clear, not blurred or distorted. As a plastic product, it is good quality, I really wish that they sold it in a fabric version. - Plastic never seems to last very long, as one of the holes along the top eventually rip off the curtain rings.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simhomsen Small Black Butterfly Tablecloth Topper Tablecovers for End Table, Tea Table, Coffee Table and Nightstand Square 36 Inch; Brand: Simhomsen; Review: This is a lovely little tablecloth topper! It's much prettier than shown in the photo and the material is very nice quality. I actually purchased it this item as a cover for a bedside table. It adds just the right amount of accent color without being gaudy or tacky looking. I think this would also be a nice unique gift for someone who's difficult to buy for. We all have one of "those" family members around birthdays or holidays.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joseph Joseph 85021 Sink Caddy Kitchen Sink Organizer Sponge Holder Dishwasher-Safe, Regular, Green; Brand: Joseph Joseph; Review: I was so happy when I found this sink caddy on Amazon, but after I got it, what a disappointment. The color is just what I was looking for to match my kitchen accessories. For me, the design of the caddy has a big flaw that you can't see in the advertised picture. What you can't see in their photo is the piece of plastic inside that divides the cup. So, as a result of that plastic divider, it will only hold a 12-ounce bottle. ( I have attached photos so you can see what I mean.) I usually buy a 28 oz. bottle, as it's more economical. But, as I said it will only hold a smaller bottle, so I went out and purchased one. I figure I'll just keep refilling the 12 oz. bottle with my large bottle purchase.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Basics 3-Piece Dish Drainer Set, White; Brand: Home Basics; Review: This dish drainer set is AWESOME! I love the flow design,as it fits on my counter top so much better than other dish drainers I've tried. I live in a small apartment with limited counter space and the fact that the length sits front to back of my counter top is great. It's very sturdy so my large cook ware (12" round fry pan & 10" square pan) fit on it just great, without tilting the rack over because of their weight. I would definitely recommence this product to my friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cotton Bath Towels (White, 30 x 56 Inch) Luxury Bath Sheet Perfect for Home,; Brand: ; Review: These towels are very nice. They are a bit thinner than I thought they would be, but they are soft a fluffy. They wash up great, no color fade or hanging threads. I definitely recommend these towels, whether you're looking for bathroom towels, shower towels or poolside towels. I was lucky enough to get them at a sale price, so it made like them even more. ;D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fender Round Guitars & Amplifier Tin Sign; Brand: Fender; Review: Great size, great quality, great print. Looks like it cost a lot more. Gave this as a gift to a relative who's guitar crazy and he loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farberware Protek Candy and Deep Fry Glass Thermometer, Clear; Brand: Farberware; Review: I bought this around Christmas 2016 to make my own brittle. The first time I used it I scorched the first batch waiting for the right temperature. The line was difficult to read so I kept tilting my head this way and that to see temp. I couldn't twist it with my hand to read better, because one hand was stirring & my other holding the pot handle. I ended up scorching the nuts in the brittle. On my second try it seemed to work better and reached the temp at a normal pace, so I thought I was good to go. However, as I poured my brittle onto a silpat mat I noticed it was a bit lighter than previous batches I'd made with my old thermometer. That batch was a bit on the under cooked side. I was bummed out because I had to throw it all away. Made me sick wasting all those cashews & ingredients. Well, I decided to see if I would work better in a fry pan of oil. The read out rose up slowly, then just stayed on 200 degrees. It stayed there so long and I could see that the oil was actually rippling, so I thought "It has to be hot enough now". I lowered a piece of chicken into the fay pan and oil splattered up & all over the place. My hand got burned badly, even though I had used long tongs to put the chicken in the oil. Lesson learned, so needless to say I've never used the thermometer again. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Calphalon 1932339 Classic Nonstick Omelet Fry Pan with Cover, 10 Inch, Grey; Brand: Calphalon; Review: I bought this pan to replace my old, worn out T-Fal pan. This Calphalon pan is a major upgrade! It's like going from a Ford Pinto to a BMW. Very well made and solid. Made an omelet and it just slid right out of the pan & onto the plate. Cleans up like a dream....I just used warm, soapy water. Love having a lid that I can see through, plus it has a great fit - no air flow. Perfect for holding in the heat for steaming food or baking in oven.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Hermetic Seal Glass Pitcher With Lid and Spout [68 Ounce] Great for Homemade Juice; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Very happy with this pitcher! I looked at a lot of pitchers before making my selection for this one. The glass is very thick & sturdy...a nice quality. Made iced tea in it the first day and no problems. It got very cold when I put it in the fridge, like a frosty mug. The lid screws on and is no leak, so you do have to remove it to pour. I like that feature because I don't have to worry my tea is going to pick up odors inside my refrigerator and end up tasting funky. For the price this is a great little pitcher! By the way, it's made in Italy - so you know it's good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler; Brand: Spring Chef; Review: Love this peeler! I've never had a peeler that was comfortable in my hand when peeling potatoes....until now! I had no problem with it slipping or loosing my grip, even with wet hands. Very sharp too, so it just took off the potato skin and not chunks of potato.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Spoon Rest (Set of 2); Brand: Momentum Brands; Review: Arrived super fast! Product is very nice in appearance and seems to be very durable. No blemishes or imperfections in the metal and very nice shine. Good size too, holds a variety of my cooking utensils nicely with no over hang....wooden, plastic and metal utensils. Very pleased with this purchase. Good quality at an affordable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Mark Pierce Chair Side Table, Espresso; Brand: Crown Mark; Review: Just beautiful! I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this table when I began to unwrap the box. It was cushioned well with foam and bubble wrap, so there were no scrapes, nicks or gauges in the wood. The finish is beautiful and matches my other furniture perfectly. The size is perfect for sitting beside my recliner. Now I have somewhere to set the TV remote so it doesn't get lost in the chair cushions anymore. After quality the price was the best part about this table. I'd been looking on line for a while for a side table and the prices on some were a bit ridiculous. This one fit my budget and looked pretty, so I took the chance and got it. So happy I did! By the way, assembling it was a breeze....just attach the legs using screws & an Allen wrench (all supplied), then set the lower shelf inside and screw in (for this part you do need a regular Phillips head screwdriver, not provided). I think it maybe took me under 10 minutes to unwrap and assemble it. :P IKEA (me blowing raspberries at them for their stinking furniture assembly instructions.); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown; City: Edmonton Alberta; Review: Stayed here for pageant, never again. The location is the only thing this hotel had going for it. Our rooms were old and dingy and the walls were paper thin. We had a group of men sitting in the halls napping at 2 am. Our shower leaked and we couldn't get it fixed. There were no towels at the pool and were told there was a shortage! The front desk staff were a complete nightmare! Wouldn't help us with parking or anything! I would never EVER stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Now Amber Puerto Vallarta; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Loved staying here. The rooms were gorgeous! The food was excellent and it had a great location. If you like smaller resorts this one is for sure 5 Star!! This is a resort that I will revisit. The food was Awesome!!! I loved all the restaurants! They have the best Shrimo Ceasar Salad EVER!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost Harbour Inn; City: Sylvan Lake Alberta; Review: I can go on and on as to the reasons why one should not waste their money by staying at this hotel, but really why bother. The hotel is dated, the staff (not all but some) is very unpleasant and it is just not worth the problems. I really wish I would have taken the time not necessarily to read the reviews but to read the owner responses prior to staying here! Offering up an excuse for every single complaint, not once accepting responsibility for any one single issue for your customers displeasure, and down right calling them liars! I hope everybody reads these responses. I will never support such unprofessionalism.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Maingate; City: Anaheim California; Review: It's a good decent family hotel. Staff was very friendly. They helped with any questions that you had. Breakfast buffet is included everyday. There is a small selection of warm foods and a waffle bar. Short shuttle to the park for a fee of roughly 5.00 per day for adults. The hotel is newer and not overly crowded.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jasper Gates Resort RV; City: Hinton Alberta; Review: Jasper Gates campground was a hidden gem. It had a lot of little extras for everyone to enjoy. The showers were the cleanest I have ever seen. All I. All the campground is very well maintained. The staff (Lance) was super friendly and went out of his way to make us comfortable and happy. Even the pull through stalls had some trees. Will definitely go back and visit!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Inn San Luis Potosi; City: San Luis Potosi Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: I visited for a travel and tourism event and spent a few days at this hotel. The room itself was very plain. It could have used a good cleaning and the carpets were in rough shape. The room itself also had an unpleasant odour at times. I could never pinpoint why. The only plus was the view from my room of the soccer fields. In the evening there was always some action going on down there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grande Rockies Resort Bellstar Hotels Resorts; City: Canmore Kananaskis Country Alberta; Review: I have stayed in this property in the past and had zero complaints. However this time was very different. Upon checking in our room was a disgrace. All the chairs on the balcony were broken The curtains were stained Broken lamps The bathroom had toothpaste on the wall The comforter was stained beyond belief There was dirty paper towel in the night stand. Just to name a few things. If your in the area I would certainly suggest something else for the price they expect you to pay.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Element Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Arrived to check into a King Executive Suite At 4:30 pm on a Monday. I booked my room and fully paid for it through the SPG only to be told by the front desk gentleman that they didn't have a room available. I had showed him my reservation and he told me they still didn't have a room available. I reminded him that my reservation was paid for already. He then offered me a smaller room. When I asked him what the price difference would be he said that he couldn't tell me that. However that or wait was the only option. I asked him how long I would be waiting and he said he couldn't tell me that either. I asked what time check in was thinking maybe I was just early. He said no check in was at 3:00 pm. So had no choice but to sit and wait. I asked to speak to the manager and he gave me an email address that came back undeliverable. When we got to our room it was a decent size. The bathroom was huge but certainly not as advertised. The walls were dirty. There was absolutely no bedding on the sofa bed not even a sheet. We had to call down to get bedding and they brought a duvet cover with no duvet. The hotel advertises free water bottles in the room which during our 3 day stay never existed. The towels were sparse and the pool area was not clean. For being a new hotel I was surprised by that. The breakfast that is included in your stay was by far a terrible experience. The warm breakfast sandwiches were kept on the counter not even under a heat lamp. The juices were watered down and warm. This certainly fell short of any other SPG hotel I have ever stayed at. The photo shows the condition of the walls in the bedroom.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paradisus Los Cayos; City: Cayo Santa Maria Villa Clara Province Cuba; Review: The resort is beautifully decorated with spacious rooms and the ocean is nothing short of amazing. However the romantic dinner served poolside by Chef Camilo was certainly the highlight. The food was absolutely excellent. Our waitress Adilen provided truly exceptional service. Everything was perfectly planned and set up by the most amazing Wedding Coordinator who pays the utmost attention to every detail possible thank you Eliany.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nikon Coolpix S3 6MP Slim-Design Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Includes Dock); Brand: Nikon; Review: I wanted to love this camera, I bought it to take pictures hanging out with friends and the occasional road trip. The outdoor pictures were great! But once you take that camera inside and the light is low forget about image quality. I tried all the scene modes, this camera just can't compare to other compact cams on the market. The pictures come out blurry, colors blend into each other. Interior lighting causes all kinds of interior blur streaks to appear in the images. I get rave reviews on the looks, but I just can't stand having to tinker endlessly to get a nonblurry inside picture. And for the money, I had a 2 Megapixel Canon that was more capable inside.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wansview Wireless IP Pan/Tilt/ Night Vision Internet Surveillance Camera Built-in Microphone With Phone remote monitoring support(Black); Brand: Wansview; Review: I am loving this camera. To be honest I only bought this because it was the cheapest of the IP bunch but when I opened it up and saw it was the same as the others I was happy. This camera does come with a stand and the CD for the drivers worked great. I had this connected to the wired hookup right away. As per the directions from the others you should connect this first so you can config the settings on the camera. I added this to DHCP discover with the router that is important or you won't be able to see it on the outside of your router. I had the android "Ipcam" and others connected to the camera almost right away. The setup was painless and the friends and family who saw it while they were over were blown away. I am using this so I can see the doors of my house and also keep an eye on the dogs while they play in the yard. I have the browser player open while working in my office and I can see everything they are doing. the picture quality is great. I haven't tried the audio but I didn't really buy it for that. I will add some pictures later. But if you are on the fence on this camera, for $50 bucks and a peace of mind at home you can't go wrong! I am going to be buying another one soon so I can watch the back porch as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bushnell Binocular Bundle: Trophy XLT 10x42 Binoculars (Bone Collector Edition) + Deluxe Binocular Harness; Brand: Bushnell; Review: I am amazed at the quality of these binoculars, and have used them a lot more knowing I can get a reliable and gorgeous view out of them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice Adjustable Tilting Wall Mount Bracket for LCD LED Plasma (Max 125Lbs, 32~52inch); Brand: Monoprice; Review: I love this mount so much we bought two more for the family! It is very durable and built like a tank. Very easy to setup and looks great, get compliments all the time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1byone 50 Miles Amplified HDTV Antenna with USB Power Supply and 20 Feet Coaxial Cable - White/Black; Brand: 1 BY ONE; Review: Live out in the boonies and got 19 channels out of this one, when the un amplified HDTV antenna's picked up the local state one only. Definitely can't go wrong at this price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J-Tech Digital HDMI 4K@60Hz 444 HDR Digital to Analog Audio Decoder/Converter and Extractor via Coaxial Optical/SPDIF and RCA [JTECH-H2DM]; Brand: J-Tech Digital; Review: I had some issues with the device after a year, Jtech was kind enough to reach out and offer a replacement that is working as intended now. Ended up being perfect for my Panasonic Viera digital outputs, I am satisfied. Works great with Dolby outputs, something other decoders can't do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: After I Do; Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: 3.5/5 I really liked this! This isn't the type of book I would rush to recommend to everyone I know but it was cute and relatable. There were some parts that I felt dragged on a little longer than necessary and I found myself not really caring about the stories of the supporting characters, but it was still a nice read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Still Love You (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #2); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: High school me would have enjoyed this a lot more but it was still a cute and fluffy contemporary!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Is Back (Boy, #4); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: ~SPOILER~ A guy pines over his ex for TEN YEARS and doesn't do anything about it, and then comes home and everything falls right back into place with her? No. Not buying it. (The format was really cute though and I still love you Meg); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Truly Madly Guilty; Author: Liane Moriarty; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: 3.5/5 The buildup to find out what happened at the dang BBQ was too long and what happened just wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be. I still enjoyed the book and there were certain parts that really redeemed it for me, but I wouldn't say this is Moriarty's best.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: November 9; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 2/5 I gave this book a chance in the spirit of Valentine's Day but I had sooo many problems with it. The characters weren't likeable (even though they were supposed to be) and their relationship was just icky in my opinion. I want to give this author another chance because everyone raves about her but ahhhh I don't know. *Initially gave this a 2.5 but had to bring it down to a 2/5 because I keep thinking about more and more things that irk me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Anthony Doerr; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 4.75/5 only because I wish that when the stories of Marie-Laure and Werner connected it didn't last two seconds! I wanted more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I need the next one!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Author: Ken Kesey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 3.75/5; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: fiction; Review: How is it possible I feel so heartbroken yet so happy at the same time? SUCH a beautiful beautiful beautiful book. I'm going to be thinking about this one for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night (The Night Trilogy #1); Author: Elie Wiesel; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: That ending though! Haunting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity; Author: Nick Hornby; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This book, and Rob in particular, frustrated me to no end but for some reason I couldn't stop reading! I think what upset me the most is how "unromantic" love is described to be, but maybe that speaks to my own naive views on the subject.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is How You Lose Her; Author: Junot Diaz; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Meh. This wasn't what I hoped it would be and I just didn't get what I wanted out of it. Some people might really love this because the writing is great and the stories are pretty compelling but I just couldn't relate to it!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Behind Closed Doors; Author: B.A. Paris; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I wasn't sure how to rate this book because I was so disturbed by it throughout, and I spent a lot of time yelling to nobody "SAY SOMETHING!!!!". It was unrealistic, but I was completely sucked in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One True Loves; Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I went into this thinking it would be a cheesy romance novel (which it kind of was), but it was definitely more than that. I maaaaaaaay have teared up once or twice.... maybe. "Good things don't wait until you're ready. Sometimes they come right before, when you're almost there. And I figured when that happens, you can let them pass by like a bus not meant for you. Or you can get ready."; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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