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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Peninsula Chicago; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: Had a girls birthday weekend here and loved it. The hotel is beautiful, perfectly located, had great restaurants and service. We had an issue with our room that was not the hotel's fault, but they took care of the issue and us immediately! Would definitely return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marriott s Villas at Doral; City: Miami Florida; Review: This was our first time here and the place is spotless. We wished we were on the beach but this place is pretty convenient to Miami, Miami beach and northern locations as it's close to a highway. The staff if very helpful and friendly - no one passes you without saying hello. Pool is nice but loses sun in early afternoon. Pool bar has great staff, especially MariaKarla. And it had good "pool" food. Would definitely return and recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Los Angeles Airport; City: Los Angeles California; Review: My husband and I are still at hotel, checking out Sat and will return for 3 more nights starting 4/26. We booked 6 nights as extensions on both ends of a cruise. Hotel is well kept and service has been excellent with one major exception. My husband is legally blind and a type 1 diabetic. We always have room service for breakfast when traveling as it is much easier. Our rate (not cheap) included breakfast. After speaking to front desk and 2 managers (f&b), we were told our coupons could not be used for room service - even though we offered to pay for delivery & tip! We always have cereal w/milk - very easy and cheaper than a full buffet meal. After pressing the issue, we finally got approval to use our coupons in a shop to buy cereal and milk in containers. We appreciated this but felt like greater effort could be made, especially since we're here for 3 nights now and 3 more nights after our cruise. On a good note, we can applaud the staff at Le Cafe and Andiamo and the Concierge desk who are all fabulous and helpful and shuttle driver, too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental New York; City: New York City New York; Review: From the doorman, to the front desk, to the lobby restaurant staff, to housekeeping, to the concierge and management - everyone is a top professional whose sole goal is to provide a best-in-class customer experience! I've been coming here since the hotel opened 10+ years ago and never been disappointed. When you check in, complimentary tea and a sweet are delivered to your room (be sure to request as it may no longer be offered automatically). Enjoying the high-priced wonton soup and bento box steamed dumplings at the lobby bar are worth it and a must every time I'm here. Note, the soup is served with a side of spicy sauce to add on your own (careful, it's very hot). The rooms are beautiful and comfortable and have great bathrooms. If you can splurge for a suite, it's a real treat but may deplete your bank account. Also, it's located in the Time-Warner building where there are great shop, restaurants, Boulud bakery with best oatmeal raisin cookies and jazz venues. Fabulous! I'm always saving to be able to stay here because it's worth it and so am I! ,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Loved the location, loved their rooftop restaurant and our room was ok but had empty space (whereas same room of our guests had a couch). Room service was very fast and food was ok, not great (except for very overpriced Nobu appetizer). Was part of a tour so hotel was included, but would have preferred a more old-world hotel in such a beautiful and historic city.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal at Atlantis Autograph Collection; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahama; Review: First, the reason for my 4 star rating is the excellent and caring staff, the beautifully-maintained grounds/landscaping, excellent restaurants and food, the lounge entertainment and the comfortable and clean rooms. My main concern was the distance to get from point A to point B. If you have any difficulty walking, this is not the place to be. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, the constant activity and loud music will prevent this from happening. But overall, this is still a first class operation and a perfect choice if you know what to expect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal; City: Princeton New Jersey; Review: Came to hotel for a quick overnight getaway and it was great. My Marriott Elite status and availability allowed us to upgrade to concierge level. The evening hors d'oeuvres and morning breakfast were great. The staff was friendly and efficient. We had a casual dinner at their pub since it was the only onsite restaurant open on a Monday night and it was very good. A manager named Christine heard we were celebrating a birthday and sent a card with goodies up to our room. That was fantastic and very appreciated! Room was clean and stocked with all the extra amenities I had requested online at check-in. Can't wait to return and use the spa! Heard they have a great masseuse named Ken. Soon I hope!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shoal Bay Villas; City: Shoal Bay Village Anguilla; Review: SBV is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Anguilla, the Caribbean and even the world. Crystal clear aqua water with soft, pure white sand that stays cool beneath your toes- who could ask for more. SBV is a comfortable apartment-style property that is frequented by repeat visitors. The staff is fantastic, and I mean everyone! You can walk to some beach restaurants or drive (on the left) to many great eateries. It's like home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The London NYC; City: New York City New York; Review: The rooms are so spacious, especially the bathroom. And the beds are heavenly! Staff was terrific. Everything was spotless. I loved being able to pick my room ahead of time. Breakfast is terrific. If you’re a Hilton member you get a mini bar credit (so you can get a free water or soda) and a $60 breakfast credit (good for 2 eggs Benedict dishes). John at the front door takes great care of you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Fugitive; Brand: Harrison Ford; Review: I have watched this movie numerous times over the years and still enjoy it! Harrison ford and tommy lee jones are both great, and the supporting cast do their parts very well. the transaction was without problems-arrived as expected and was well-packed. thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood - Men in Tights VHS; Brand: Cary Elwes; Review: love this movie--so many good lines and the characters are classic mel brooks!! so much fun!! transaction was without problems-arrived as expected and well-packed. thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes; Brand: Jim Caviezel; Review: had seen this before and really liked it. the acting and the story are superb. this transaction was without hitches--item arrived when expected and with no problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turner & Hooch [NON-USA Format / PAL / Region 4 Import - Australia]; Brand: Reginald Veljohnson, Craig T. Nelson, Tom Hanks Mare Winningham; Review: okay, I love this pooch!! and tom hanks is so good in this movie; his timing is flawless. the supporting cast is great, too-mare winningham and Reginald veljohnson. transaction was without a hitch-thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Film Favorites: Michael Douglas (Coma / Disclosure / Falling Down / A Perfect Murder); Brand: ; Review: disappointed that only one I could watch was falling down, which I really enjoyed. disclosure ceased to play after a certain point, despite numerous retries, cleaning, etc. the other two movies would not play. too much hassle to return; oh, well, I enjoyed the one!! shipping was fast and the item was well-packed. I have no doubt the seller would have taken steps to remedy the situation, but I did not make it known, so I would not hesitate to order from the seller again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Capezio Women's 2027 Juliet Ballet Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I recommend ordering one size bigger than you normally wear. They are durable, they look awesome, but the flexible hem around the opening of the shoe stiffens after some use and caused a small blister on my foot. Still love them though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Gen Flex Mock Wrap Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Love the look, super comfortable, and EVERYTHING washes out. Very durable. worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Women's Petite Scrubs Gen Flex Contemporary Fit Contrast Stitch Cargo Pant; Brand: ; Review: Super durable, easy to clean (even blood comes out in the washing machine) and comfortable fabric. Worth every penny. Great fit, the pockets are super convenient, and great style. Cannot talk these scrubs up enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BodyZone Apparel String Thing Black One Size Fits Most; Brand: BODYZONE; Review: Wasn't crazy about the fit, kind of awkward in the hip area. Order a size bigger than you would guess you need.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Made in USA T-Shirt - Military Green; Brand: ; Review: Great shirt. High quality, did not shrink in the dryer. Has lasted through many washings. Writing and flag photo do not stand out as well in person as they do in the picture, but you can still see and read it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEMO® NSSTAR Women Sexy Open Crotch FishNet Stockings Lingerie Tights Pantyhose; Brand: Lemo; Review: Order at least 1 size bigger than you think you need. Maybe two, depending on the size of your girls.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cavalier Jewelers Wedding Band for Men - Women - 2MM/4MM/6MM/8MM Titanium Ring for Engagement, Promise, Anniversary; Brand: Cavalier Jewelers; Review: I love the ring and the price but my husband says it's uncomfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies 'EDS Flare Leg Pant' Scrub Bottoms; Brand: ; Review: Such an awkward fit. Tight in the hips, yet too much room in the crotch area. Very uncomfortable and restricted range of motion. Cheap, fabric with no elasticity whatsoever. They are not flared leg at all, in fact they fit like men's slacks. Yuck. Wish I could get my money back; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crinkle Chiffon High Low Halter Bridesmaid Dress Style F15417; Brand: ; Review: Looked completely different on me than on the model in the picture. I know that's usually how it goes, but I'm not much bigger than her. It was a terrible fit (not size wise, it was just awkward) and the shape of the skirt is way more exaggerated in person than in the picture. Halter is hard to adjust, and waist is much higher than it appears, which is especially bad if you have a bigger chest. I would steer clear from this dress if you're not into looking frumpy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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: 5.11; Review: Amazing! True to size, and very durable. Just make sure you wash them with fabric softener before you wear them; I have sensitive skin so I'm sure that played a part in it but I got a rash the first day I wore them because the fabric is kind of tough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Leather Trifold Badge Holder Wallet Black, Police Badge Holder; Brand: Marshal; Review: Durable genuine leather. Very impressed with the high quality for a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Easy Fall Casseroles for Cozy, Comforting Dinners; Abstract: These recipes will become some of your favorite autumn dishes.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Mansions for sale with massive secrets; Abstract: Guaranteed to appeal to deep-pocketed buyers with a taste for the unusual, a slew of one-of-a-kind mansions are up for sale right now, packed with all kinds of remarkable hidden features, from a mini village and an indoor beach to subterranean scuba-diving tunnels and even a gold mine.; Category: finance
Title: 25 things to sell when you're ready to retire; Abstract: It's time to free yourself of clutter and maybe make money.; Category: finance
Title: Lay's Newest Flavor Is Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup, So It's About To Get Real Cozy 'Round Here; Abstract: These were made to be stuffed inside your sandwich.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Easy Fall Casseroles for Cozy, Comforting Dinners; Abstract: These recipes will become some of your favorite autumn dishes.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Dog Will Do Anything To Distract Her Dad From Playing Video Games; Abstract: Meet Chelsea a very good girl who refuses to be ignored. Chelsea will stop at nothing when it comes to getting her dad's attention. But it wasn't always this way.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 50 Timeless Family Recipes That Will Make You Feel at Home; Abstract: Passed down from generation to generation, these family recipes are tried-and-true favorites that we still love today. Find traditional dishes and the stories behind them that will take you back to grandma's kitchen. The post 50 Timeless Family Recipes appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 20 Car Hacks That'll Make Driving So Much Better; Abstract: Whether you're gearing up for a road trip or just want to make your daily commute less of a chore, these car hacks will instantly improve your driving experience. The post 20 Car Hacks That'll Make Driving So Much Better appeared first on Reader's Digest.; Category: autos
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Little Dog Comes Up With Clever Way To Get More Attention; Abstract: Rikki Perez Chewie was rescued after spending the first six years of her life locked in a cage at a puppy mill.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely: Actor's son allegedly killed his mother before deputies shot and killed him, sheriff's office says; Abstract: The son of "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely killed his mother before he was shot and killed by deputies on Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.; Category: tv
Title: These 4 words are the key to becoming rich; Abstract: It's surprisingly simple advice, but it will have you on your way to an increased net worth.; Category: news
Title: Who Wrote the Most Popular Book the Year You Were Born?; Abstract: How many of these 70 best-sellers have you read?; Category: lifestyle
Title: 42 Brand New Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake This Year; Abstract: Add a few new Christmas cookie recipes to your cookie plates this year. We've got more than 40 new recipes just waiting to be baked up in your kitchen. The post 42 Brand New Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake This Year appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 35 Thanksgiving Cupcakes That Are Worth Making Room for After Dinner; Abstract: These Turkey Day treats are almost too cute to eat!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Subtle Signs You May Have Clogged Arteries; Abstract: These surprising clues can point to clogged arteries and underlying heart disease.; Category: health
Title: 36 Winter Soups That Can Be on Your Table in Just 30 Minutes; Abstract: When you're in a hurry, you don't need to settle for the canned stuff. These quick winter soups are on the table in a mere 30 minutes. The post 36 Winter Soups That Go from Stove to Table in 30 Minutes appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: What to Cook This Weekend: October 18 20, 2019; Abstract: Saucy citrus chicken, cheesy baked pasta, and an easier-than-ever apple crisp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 7 changes coming to Social Security in 2020; Abstract: From what beneficiaries will be paid to what workers could owe in payroll tax, big changes are on the way for America's top social program.; Category: finance
Title: 25 Southern Comfort Foods for Winter; Abstract: Fierce winter weather makes comfort food a necessity, and nobody does it better than the South! The post 25 Southern Comfort Foods for Winter appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Your Weekly Horoscope: 21st - 27th October; Abstract: Find out what's in store for you this upcoming week and make it a great one!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 9 Types of Retirement Income That Are Tax-Free; Abstract: Believe it or not, there are lots of things Uncle Sam can't touch so long as you play by the rules.; Category: finance
Title: 30 Thrifty Holiday Recipes from the '30s; Abstract: Hosting a festive gathering doesn't have to break the bank. Stick with these inexpensive holiday recipes for all the flavor at half the price. The post 30 Thrifty Holiday Recipes from the '30s appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: The Best Throwback Soups from the 1950s; Abstract: Step back in time with these delicious and nostalgic soups from the '50s. The post 25 Classic Soup Recipes from the 1950s appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The Rock Packs Raw 'Lion Dogs' And A Bottle Of Tequila In His Gym Bag; Abstract: Ya know...casual.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Take a look at the most expensive house for sale in America, a $225 million Bel-Air estate once owned by the founder of the Hilton empire; Abstract: Casa Encantada, the legendary Bel-Air estate, is officially back on the market with an astronomical asking price.; Category: finance
Title: 25 Best Things to Do in New Orleans Outside of the French Quarter; Abstract: New Orleans offers a wealth of experiences beyond the tourist-packed French Quarter.; Category: travel
Title: The Best Hotels in the USA; Abstract: Check out our recommendations for the best hotels in the United States.; Category: travel
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: Prefab tiny homes you can buy on Amazon; Abstract: As one of the world's largest online retailers, you can buy just about anything from Amazon including a house.; Category: finance
Title: 40 Make-Ahead Christmas Cookies That Can Chill Overnight; Abstract: Make your holiday baking easier by prepping these make-ahead cookie recipes. All of these Christmastime classics can be made in advance, stashed in the refrigerator overnight and then baked up the next day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Is Ben Affleck Dating Musician Katie Cherry?; Abstract: The pair has been photographed hanging out in recent weeks, but are they just friends?; Category: movies
Title: Self-sufficient island hideouts for sale to survive the apocalypse; Abstract: If a nuclear holocaust, zombie apocalypse or other unthinkable doomsday scenario strikes, escaping to your very own remote private island will give you the best chance of survival.; Category: finance
Title: Best all-inclusive resorts in the world; Abstract: Certain vacation destinations are known for having a wealth of all-inclusive resorts (the islands of Fiji and Jamaica come to mind). But resorts that wrap fun, food and drinks into a convenient package can be found all over the world. From a Cancun family favourite and an all-inclusive ski resort in the Alps to a far-flung locale that caters to scuba divers, you'll find a bit of everything on this roundup of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world.; Category: travel
Title: An NYC penthouse once owned by Demi Moore just hit the market for $50 million, and she's just one of the celebs who have called the iconic Central Park building home. Here's a look inside.; Abstract: The five-bedroom penthouse spans three floors in one of the towers of the San Remo building, a 28-story luxury Manhattan condo built in 1930.; Category: finance
Title: How Vaping Causes Serious Lung Disorders; Abstract: The epidemic condition now called EVALI has been linked to vaping with THC products.; Category: health
Title: These Brides Got Married in the Hawaiian Jungle, and There Was a Tiny Horse Involved - It Was Wild!; Abstract: Kaliko and Amanda got married at Sunset Ranch on the Hawaiian island of Oahu in this elegant tropical wedding.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A Los Angeles mansion once listed for $250 million has finally sold for 62% off after 3 years. Take a look inside what was once America's most expensive home.; Abstract: The extravagant Bel Air property has five bars, a bowling alley, a 40-seat movie theater, an 85-foot infinity pool, and a candy wall.; Category: finance
Title: Inside the creepy, abandoned villages deep in the New Jersey Pine Barrens that were once bustling towns and are now home to something much more mysterious; Abstract: We went deep inside the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where entire towns have been abandoned, and locals shared some of the spookiest legends from the area.; Category: travel
Title: The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019; Abstract: Cozy up with our best casseroles from the last year. These recipes are the ones our readers loved, made and shared the most in 2019. The post The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019 appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019; Abstract: Cozy up with our best casseroles from the last year. These recipes are the ones our readers loved, made and shared the most in 2019. The post The Absolute Best Casseroles of 2019 appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Hidden Camera Captures Cat And Baby Having The Cutest Conversation; Abstract: From the moment Lindsey Needham brought her son Brody home, she could tell that he and her cat Zora were going to be friends.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: 30 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Overnight Guests; Abstract: Impress houseguests with a hearty, delicious breakfast without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. We've pulled together a range of sweet and savory recipes that come together in just a few steps. The post 30 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Overnight Guests appeared first on Taste of Home.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 110 Awesome but Affordable Gifts For Men; Abstract: Stumped about what to give the men in your life?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Butternut Squash + Bacon = Fall's Favorite Riff on Macaroni & Cheese; Abstract: Macaroni and cheese has and always will be my favorite food, my last meal, my desert island dish.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: This stately home is having the ultimate yard sale; Abstract: Nicky Haslam's English country estate, The Hunting Lodge, is filled with precious treasures and almost all of them will be sold at auction next month.; Category: finance
Title: Everything to Know About Visiting the Biltmore Estate This Christmas; Abstract: A holiday guide to the historic Vanderbilt home.; Category: travel
Title: The Best Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes to Start Turkey Day off on a Delicious Note; Abstract: Brunch is always a must, even on Turkey Day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Dog Throws A Total Tantrum When She Realizes Mom Wants To Take The Stairs; Abstract: Aurora Angel Beste Nala has always been the friendliest dog, and loves going out on adventures and meeting new people.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Zantac Recall Update: Another Company Recalls Ranitidine Heartburn Drug Over Cancer Fears; Abstract: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is the latest company to issue a voluntary recall of ranitidine products over concerns regarding "probable" carcinogen NDMA.; Category: health
Title: 65 Best Fall Soups That Will Warm You and Your Family Up All Season Long; Abstract: These hearty bowls are the perfect companion for a rainy fall night.; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Chico Malo; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: "Stumbled" upon this place walking around Downtown Phoenix. It was pretty busy on a Saturday night so decided to give it a try. I had the chicken chimichanga which had an amazing flavor! Not spicy, just full of flavor! The guacamole, red and green salsa and chorizo where outside the chimichanga on the same plate so you could try each separately. This was great as each bite was a little different depending on what ingredient you had! Even without any of those add ones it was still delicious! I also had the alebrije drink. Overall a good drink but wouldn't call it amazing. The waiter was nice and food came out quite fast. The chimichanga looked smaller than I'm used to but was very filling! It is a nicer restaurant on the more expensive side so something to keep in mind.. but such good flavor still a 5 star!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Puerto Rico Latin Bar & Grill; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Now... I have to start by saying I am a Puerto Rican born and raised on the island. So I am comparing what I ate here to the authentic flavors of Puerto Rico. I had a pastel as an "apetizer". It was good! A little on the smaller size but had the authentic flavor and was even wrapped in a banana leaf, which is a must! For main dish I had mofongo with pork. The mofongo had great flavor, garlicky enough and good texture! The pork (pernil) had a decent flavor but it was shredded instead of the usual pieces of meat you'd get in PR. My bf had pernil too with rice and beans. The beans had good flavor, more meaty than seasoning (which is how we personally like ours but many people like their beans more "meat" flavored) Overall very true and close to PRican flavor (which living in AZ where is harder to find the ingredients we need is a big plus!) and will go back again!
The inside of the restaurant also reminds me of a rest at home so bonus points!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Popo's Mexican Food; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Decided to try out this place with a girl friend and Im glad we did. Big portions and great tasting food. My friend is vegetarian and was able to find many options here. And... can we talk about their flavored margaritas!? I had the strawberry and the mango ones, both really good and tasted like the actual fruit, not like some fake canned flavor! But be careful, the pack a punch! Also, happy hour every day! Yes please!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TJ's Homestyle Restaurant; City: Avondale, AZ; Review: Having lived in the South one thing I missed here in AZ is good ol mom and pop shops. Well! TJ definitively delivered! We had a late breakfast here and will be coming back! The omelette was stuffed with all the veggies and crispy bacon I wanted! The pancakes were fluffy and big! The biscuits and gravy were savory and a good portion too! Their prices are very reasonable (which makes it hard not to order half the menu!) We did have to wait around 20 mins as it was pretty busy (always a good sign!).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don Pancho Mexican Food; City: Avondale, AZ; Review: I was craving Mexican food but I have been disappointed many times with not authentic Mexican food here in Arizona. Looking around I found Don Pancho and most reviews said it was authentic so I decided to check it out. Ass soon as you walk in you notice it's a very homey restaurant with typical Mexican decorations. The menu is varied and surprisingly affordable. They also have little seasoning/salsa bar where you can get salsa, lemons and other add ons. I had the steak quesadilla and 2 tacos. The quesadilla was really filling, a lot of meat and mixed with the green salsa from the bar was great! The tacos were small but a good size to try their other meats. The chimichanga was big and the rice actually had flavor unlike many places where is just filling. The service was great and I still can't get over the prices! I will be coming back again for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickey's Barbecue Pit; City: Goodyear, AZ; Review: Out of all the BBQ places I've been in AZ so far Dickeys has the best flavored meats. You can choose from pulled pork, chicken, brisket, sausage as your 2 meats and multiple sides- my favorites being potato casserole and mac and cheese. I've also tried their potato salad but wasnt impressed by it. The employees are always nice and helpful to answer questions. None of the meats come with sauce, you get to chose after from regular, sweet and "hot". Now... I'm not a huge fan of fire burning hot seasoning but the hot is still a mild hot to me. I usually grab the regular and mixes in some of the hot for the perfect flavor. One of the down sides for me at this place is that for what they serve their price is a little high. The 2meat plate with 2 sides is around 14 dollars and doesn't include a drink. So be ready for a check of 12-16 $ per person. Not outrageous but just a heads up! Still their meats are super tasty and will be going back for sure!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modern Round; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: Went to Modern Round as a get together with co workers. I have never been before so honestly had no idea what to expect. It was the weekend prior to Halloween so the hostesses were wearing costumes which I thought was fun. We sat at the bar downstairs waiting for our "room" to be ready. Since it took a little longer they actually gave us a "shot" (which was definitively bigger than shot size - not that I mind!) We then went upstairs for the games! Spoiler below! If you don't wanna know what the games are about stop reading!
So you have a big screen covering an entire wall and you get to pick games.. from the classic duck hunting to zombies and other stuff. Your controller will be a gun. Definitively a fun time if you are into arcade type games! We ordered multiple things with my favorite being the pesto flatbread and the mac and cheese fried balls! The quesadillas were pretty good too! Overall service was good and the food was restaurant quality!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Streamlight 44931 Siege Compact, Rugged 7.25" Hand Lantern 540 Lumen Uses 3D Cell Alkaline Batteries - 540 Lumens; Brand: Streamlight; Review: I wasn't sure about this at first. But I got it and wow! That pretty much sums it up! It burns forever without having to replace the battery. I use it in the woods on the boat hang it from the bridge. Water proof is a must and so far no issues. Plenty of light and so compact I can put it in my tackle box. I love this thing! Definitely going to buy a couple of more. I've had more people ask me where I got it and how much. In fact the only downside I've found is they are so well liked and compact I really have to keep my eyes on it when we are at the bridge to keep it from disappearing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benchmade - Bushcrafter 162 Fixed Outdoor Survival Knife Made in USA; Brand: Benchmade; Review: Great knife! Love the handle. I have big hands and it feels good in th hand. Holds a great edge. Only reason it only got 4 stars is the sheath sucks in my opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P-Line Adaro 7.5-Inch Aluminum Pliers; Brand: P-Line Tools; Review: Great pliers first pair I had for 5 years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benchmade - 940 Knife, Reverse Tanto; Brand: Benchmade; Review: I actually ordered this by mistake. Was looking at it set my tablet down and the dog stepped on the one touch order button. When I got the confirmation email I called amazon. The item had already shipped. Amazon said just return it when it came in. Got the knife and it was beautiful! I own several benchmade knives and many other brand knives. But this is now my favorite carry! Opens so smooth! Finish is grippy but not to grippy. Clip is nice and snug not to tight. Has a very good edge on it. Which all my benchmade knives has come very sharp. This has a unique blade shape that really sets it apart from regular folders. Has a really good lock up and no blade play. I know it is a little pricey but I have discovered you get what you pay for. I'm glad the dog ordered this knife cause I probably wouldn't have. Just because I really didn't need another knife at this time. I do believe you can never have to many knives! I expect to get many years of good service from this knife. If your on the fence go ahead and get it I don't think you will be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protector Plus Tactical Utility MOLLE Pouch Outdoor Casual Messenger Bag Military Waist Belt Bag Pack; Brand: Huntvp; Review: Just what I've been looking for. Fits my P938 and extra magazine with room to spare. Its plenty roomy but not to bulky to wear on your belt. Looks to be built well guess time will tell on that one. If your looking for a small pack with plenty of room this might be the one for you. And at this price if its not exactly what you want not much lost.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ASUS DRW-24F1ST - DVD SATA SUPERMULTI Burner - SERIAL ATA - BLACK - OEM Bulk Drive; Brand: Asus; Review: Works great, and what a great value !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AMD FD6300WMHKBOX FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition; Brand: AMD; Review: Best bang for your buck processor !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com DP2HDS DisplayPort Male to HDMI Female Active Adapter and Audio Converter 1920x1200; Brand: StarTech; Review: works as expected; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASUS VN247H-P 23.6" Full HD 1920x1080 1ms HDMI VGA Back-lit LED Monitor; Brand: Asus; Review: very good monitor for the price...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gigabyte FM2+/FM2 AMD A78 HDMI Dual-Link DVI D-Sub 2-Way Crossfire mATX Motherboard GA-F2A78M-D3H; Brand: Gigabyte; Review: good board at a very low price..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: STK's Canon LP-E5 Battery Charger - for Canon EOS Rebel XS, Rebel T1i, Rebel XSi, 1000D, 500D, 450D, Kiss; Brand: STK; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NavePoint VESA Adapter Extender 200 x 200; Brand: Blitzby; Review: Was exactly what I was looking for and with all the different hole postions, found the right one for my monitors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zookki Accessories Kit GoPro 6 Hero 5 Session 4 Silver 3 Black SJ4000/SJ5000/SJ6 Legend/SJ7 Action Camera Accessories Xiaomi Yi 4K/WiMiUS/Lightdow/DBPOWER; Brand: ZOOKKI; Review: plenty of accessories; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIVO Deluxe Computer Keyboard Tray Holder (Tray Only) for VESA Mount Stand/Fits VESA 100mm (Stand-KB2); Brand: VIVO; Review: perfect for my needs; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ren & Stimpy: Seasons 1 and 2 (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Easy USA Womens Lace Up Canvas Plimsol Sneakers Shoes; Brand: Easy USA; Review: I want a pair in every color now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abody Summer Sexy Women Mini Dress Mesh Cutout Sweetheart Neckline Short Sleeve Skater Dress; Brand: Abody; Review: Wan not dress that was ordered. Cheap material and the mesh was brown. Not cute at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Easy USA Womens Lace Up Canvas Plimsol Sneakers Shoes; Brand: Easy USA; Review: I want a pair in every color now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zaya Body Jewelry Huge Gauges Ear Stretching Kit with Pair of Steel Tunnels and Taper with Double O-rings, 7/16",; Brand: Zaya Body Jewelry; Review: Wouldn't recommend the plugs for stretching. The width is for lobes that are already healed so they do not give you much room to swell. If you are healed though, you can't beat the price on having a full set of tunnels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alexander + David A+D Womens Loose Flowy Shortslv Crewneck Tunic Dress (S-3X); Brand: Alexander + David; Review: Love the dress but it is a bit sheer. Life saver for a hot day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mechanix Wear - M-Pact Work Gloves (X-Large, Black/Red); Brand: Mechanix Wear; Review: These gloves are great. I am a firefighter and use them when I am operating tools. I also have another pair that I use when I'm riding 4 wheelers. I beat them up pretty good and they have held up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Powerextra 18V Replacement Battery for Dewalt DC9096 DE9039 DE9095 DE9096 DE9098 DW9095 DW9096 DW9098 DE9503; Brand: Powerextra; Review: Battery was great for the first charge. Ran just as well as my regular Dewalt batteries. However, after charging it and going to use it the second time a few days later (I have about 10 batteries that get rotated out constantly), it caught fire inside the brand new drill and melted itself and the drill. I use Dewalt cordless tools every day and have never had this problem. I do not recommend this battery.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: UBIZ2020-New Zinsco R3820 Replacement. Twin 20 Amp Thin Series Manufactured by Connecticut Electric.; Brand: Connecticut Electric; Review: Fit the panel I was working on perfectly. No need to make any adjustments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Pumps SJ10 1-1/2-Inch Discharge SumpJet Water Powered Back-Up Pump; Brand: Liberty Pumps; Review: Installed as a back up pump. Very easy installation. Only took me about an hour. Be aware however, that the recommended backflow preventer for this pump is expensive. About $170+. I consulted a licensed plumber who recommended an alternative that was much cheaper and met my local codes. The pump tested and ran great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DIY Concrete Foundation Crack Repair Kit (10 ft) - The Homeowner's Solution to Fixing Basement Wall Cracks Like The; Brand: RadonSeal; Review: This was very easy to do. Just follow the instructions. I had some larger gaps to fill, and it seemed to handle them with no issues. It has rained several times since I installed it, and I have not seen any further water issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watts 9DM2 Regulator 61888 9D 3/4" Backflow Preventer Sweat; Brand: Watts; Review: Works great. Does what I need it to do. Installed easily; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Outdoor Security Floodlight with Dusk to Dawn Light Sensor, Motion Activated Protection, Super Bright 2137 Lumens, White; Brand: Home Zone; Review: I installed this in the back of my attached garage, and didn't position it right. The first time it came on I fell off my chair because I thought a car was coming through the window. This is very bright! I love it! I re-positioned it appropriately and no longer have that problem. Now when it comes on, I can see my who back yard area. My grill is also in this area, and with the 7 min timer set, it stays on while I grill with no issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homedex 6.6 FT Country Dark Coffee Steel Sliding Barn Wood Door Hardware; Brand: Homedex; Review: Easy to install. Came quickly. As good of quality as other products that look the same but cost 4 times as much. I will be buying these again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: He's My Favorite Mistake eBook; Brand: Ni'Cola Mitchell; Review: Loved the book and the mixture of characters, it is a true page turner. Ni'cola and Tamika are a force to be. Reckoned with....Can't wait til the next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Education of Nia Simone Bijou - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Eric Jerome Dickey Page; Review: This was a very good easy read. The storyline was unique in its approach ans kept me reading from beginning to end; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Massive Monroe (Things You Can't Tell Mama) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's D T Pollard Page; Review: Great read, strong character line, I started this book and didn't put it down until I was finished. It's a must read. I can't wait until the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Liar - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ni'cola Mitchell Page; Review: N'icola, has done it again I couldn't put this book down. From the beginning it grabbed you and it had me on an emotional roller coaster through out, I was mad, I cried, I was on the edge of my couch reading this. Great and awesome read, you gotta read this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pussy Whispers - Kindle edition; Brand: Dean Jan-Pierre; Review: OMG, what can i say, this had me wanting more and more, and more, lol Dean is an awesome writer who pulls you into his web of words, I am never disappointed!!!1; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torn: I Dont Need You, But I Want You - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Latoya Chandler Page; Review: Great Job Latoya, this book had me all in my emotions and then some. Each time ove walked in VS since i hread this had me thinking of that opening. so it was very much on point, I love your style of writing, cant wait to see what you have in store next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Know When To Walk Away - Kindle edition; Brand: Indie Love; Review: This book had me going from page 1. You will not be disappointed with this definite page turner, Indie Love did not disappoint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Me Love You - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jada Pearl Page; Review: Great read and book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Libertyware - Stainless Steel Cake Pan with Cover - 9" X 13"; Brand: Libertyware; Review: I bought a pan like this at Sears years ago, loaned it to someone and they lost the pan. I have been looking for one ever since, found this on Amazon and ordered it. The lid does not fit, you can put it on the pan and lift it right off. The lip that is suppose to keep it on does not touch the pan.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Microwave Casserole Dish 28 Ounce with Cover; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Micowave 48-Ounce Round Casserole Dish with Cover; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Love this, have already reordered another one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Microwave Eggs 'n Muffin Breakfast Pan (Colors May Vary); Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Great for eggs and cheese on English muffine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corelle Coordinates by Reston Lloyd 6-Piece Microwave Cookware, Steamer and Storage Set, Callaway; Brand: Reston Lloyd; Review: I really love these, the lids fit well and have the opening for reheating in the microwave; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Multi Pot-Color May Vary; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: Love this, I made oatmeal and it did not boil over, then cooked rice in it and it did not boil over either. I ordered two more, one for me and one for granddaughter to use at school; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microwave Plates with Lids - No BPA - Set of 2 - Vented Lid, 2 Divided Compartments, Dishwasher Safe; Brand: TopBpaFree.com; Review: Lids do not lock on; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Food Containers 3 Compartment Food Storage with Lids, Microwavable Take Away Food Containers Set of; Brand: California Home Goods; Review: Lids fit well. I think they will be great for freezing left overs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YBM HOME Stainless Steel Covered Cake Pan, Silver (Extra Large-2403); Brand: YBM HOME; Review: Great pan; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grivitz Handle for YETI Rambler, Rtic, Kodiak, SIC, Boss and other 30 oz Tumblers (Black/White); Brand: grivitz; Review: Very handy and fits the Boss also; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Microwave Potato Bakers Set of 2; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: thought it had a cover but does not, should have read closer. My mistake; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vencer Cosmetics Makeup and Jewelry Storage Case Display (4 Large Drawers) VMO-017; Brand: Vencer; Review: Liked it so much I ordered another one to keep my jewelry in; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Kitchen Funnel with Removable Strainer/Filter for Essential/Cooking Oils, Food Grade Metal Funnels for Transferring of Liquid,; Brand: HOXHA; Review: Bought this for our river house, bad thing about having two house is you want two of everything if you like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Australian Kitchen Funnels. Set of 3 Stainless Steel Kitchen Funnels with Removable Strainer.; Brand: Fresh Australian Kitchen; Review: Bought this with strainer to use with our deep fryer at the river house when we fry fish; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: White Christmas; Brand: Bing Crosby; Review: Bing Crosby had a lovely voice, and he sang wonderful songs on the radio. This collection includes snippets of radio dialogue and bouncy 1940s-style arrangements. These are pre-Frosty and Grinch -- we're talking old-school. Both of my grandmas enjoyed listening to it in the car with me. The elder one is in her 90s and doesn't say much, but she did perk up a bit to say what pretty music was on. Definitely worth the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chanson Du Vieux Carre; Brand: Harry Connick Jr.; Review: Sublime -- mix yourself a cocktail, open the windows so you can sit in a rocker on the porch and just listen! "Luscious," "Bourbon Street Parade" and "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" are standouts. Harry doesn't sing, but you won't care!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Introducing Joss Stone; Brand: Joss Stone; Review: Won't hold up as well as her first two classic-sounding albums. I love her voice, but this album is very crunchy-sounding and repetitive. I'll be tired of it by Easter, I think, and will return to "Mind Body & Soul" -- its "Doncha Wanna Ride" is so much more appealing than the noisy, overproduced "Headturner." This CD is a lot of fun and great for the gym, but it's probably going into the CD library to be forgotten and rediscovered in a year or so. Still, it's a far cry better than most of the crap out there on the pop muzik shelves! At least she knows what good soul music is supposed to sound like, unlike her "Idol"-ized contemporaries.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twang; Brand: George Strait; Review: Solid collection, though not as good as his golden oldies. My fave is the Mariachi-style "El Rey" -- who knew George could pull off "el grito" so well!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandatory Fun; Brand: Weird Al Yankovic; Review: Classic Al -- even the originals are extra-catchy and fun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Geneva Women's 2377 Silver-Tone Square Oversized Watch Set with Three Interchangeable Faux-Leather Straps; Brand: Geneva; Review: I lIKED VERY NICE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeStride Women's Bestow Pump; Brand: LifeStride; Review: I love Lifestride shoes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeStride Women's Luscious Pump; Brand: LifeStride; Review: All my friends; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Street Women's Gage Flat; Brand: Easy Street; Review: I LOVED VERY CONFORTABLE. I WILL RECOMENDED; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeStride Women's Dede Flat; Brand: LifeStride; Review: CONFORTABLE VERY NICE STYLE; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 100 Colors Hand Embroidery Floss Cross Stitch Threads skeins Full range of Colors Friendship Bracelets Floss Crafts Floss from ThreadNanny; Brand: ThreadNanny; Review: Previously, I wrote a review that said that these colors were NOT DMC colors. I was wrong, and I apologize. The seller contacted me and told me that there are two numbers on the the wrapper of each skein. One, the larger, is QC's own number, and the other, underneath, in very small print, is the DMC number equivalent. All I had to do was but on the 3X reading glasses, and, by golly, they were right. I will be busy for at least the next week winding the skeins onto bobbins, but, at last, I no longer have to make a trip to Joann's every time I start a new pattern. I now have the complete collection of cotton colors. Now, to start on buying silks, varigateds, and metallics. I will be ordering from this supplier again. *HINT* If you buy this item, buy the Darice floss bobbins to go with. You get 1,000 plastic bobbins to organize your threads into organizer boxes. When you order the bobbins, don't forget to order a Sharpie laundry marker so that you can write the color numbers no the bobbin. It is the only kind of pen I have found that works for this purpose.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darice White Plastic Floss Bobbins – Keep Thread Organized and Untangled – Wrap and Store; Brand: Darice; Review: I bought these bobbins. Later, I bought a package of 447 skeins of embroidery floss, and I am now in the process of getting them onto the bobbins. If you buy this item for your flosses, I have a suggestion. By a Sharpie laundry marker, too. It is the only thing I have found that works when I put the numbers on the bobbin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PEPPERLONELY Brand Wood Knitting Loom with Yarns and Shuttles; Brand: PEPPERLONELY; Review: I have two major problems with this loom. The first is the instructions. There are none. There is a small paragraph, on the side of the box, that was written by someone who does not really speak English, or by an engineeror both. What little there is is not coherent. If you do not already know how to warp, you have a problem. If you are totally inexperienced, you need to get help. The second problem is that, although the loom is warped for a first project, the warp is only as long as the loom, itself. You are better off taking that off and starting from scratch. The box shows a project with three colors of weft, and that is exactly how much there is. The warp is #10 crochet thread, and there are about three yards of baby weight, acrylic yarn for the weft. There is not enough of either to complete more than three inches of weaving. Again you are better off starting from scratch with your own yarn. I suggest a two ply yarn. I have doubts if a three ply would fit, and I am sure that a four ply will not. You might try Peaches and Cream cotton yarn. If you have never woven before, I suggest you start with a simpler loom. Harrisville Designs makes a pretty good pegloom for around $25, or you could try an inkle loom.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inkle Loom By Ashford; Brand: Ashford; Review: This is not my first Inkle loom, but my old one only warped eight feet, and I needed longer. This one was easy to assemble, and I was ready to start tying sheds and warping within an hour. It is everything I ask for in a loom. It is sturdy, and keeps a firm tension. If you are not familiar with them, Inkle looms can be used both with sheds and with card weaving. I had I slight problem with delivery, but the seller did a great job of strait ending it out. I would certainly buy from them again. Finally, I would recommend ordering three or four shuttles at the same time. It saves time not to have to stop and reload.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lion Brand Yarn Lionbrand Shawl in A Ball; Brand: Lion Brand Yarn; Review: I was cruising the craft section at Walmart when I saw this yarn. I fell in love with the autumnal color mix, but didn't buy. When I went back, it was all gone, so I bought it from Amazon. This yarn is amazing! These colors are amazing. The Restful Forest blend is a variegated, ranging from gold to russet to turquoise to purple to indigo. They are bright, clear colors, suitable for fall. The yarn is a two ply, like baby yarn. It is well spun and quite even. It is meant to be light and lacy. I used it to knit a shawl, using size 15 needles, and I really did get a shawl out of one ball.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener; Brand: Prismacolor; Review: This is an inexpensive sharpener, made more inexpensive by being prime. It does a great job of sharpening Prismacolor pencils (hint: use a light hand. Do not shove pencils down against the blade. Put pencil in the correct hole). However, how the hell do you get it open to empty the shavings compartment? I was not able to figure it out on my own, and there are no detections on the packaging. Are we supposed to use it until it is full, then throw it away? *Updated* *Updated* *Updated* Someone in another post told me how to open it. It doesnt unscrew. It pulls apart. Doing this, I got one open, but not the other.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Postman, The (Postino, Il) (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Aphrodite (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 2 Days in the Valley (1996); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fled (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Ninja (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metro (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Iron Filings in Plastic Case; Brand: Popular Playthings; Review: I bought this to go with a magnetic activity kit that did not include iron filings. My 5 year old loves exploring with magnets and is especially enthralled with the item. Definately a good addition to our kit! The filings in this care are a bit smaller than I've seen in others and I think this lends to the case appearing 'milky' or 'filmy'. Running a magnet around the case to collect them all alleviates the problem a bit. The case is made of hard plastic seamed together rather well. I think that it will hold up rather well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lauri - Fun with Magnets; Brand: PlayMonster; Review: I bought this for my 5-year old daughter for Christmas and she really enjoys playing with all the magnets. There are some activity/experiment cards which we have been using. The cards help give unmderstanding about how and why magnets work. She is facinated by all the included magnets and can spend quite a bit of time playing while learning about cause & effect. I think this a great product!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Floppy Grey Tiger Cat 7"; Brand: Wild Republic; Review: I bought this cat for my daughter to replace an old one that was falling apart. It is very soft and cuddly. She enjoys taking it everywhere with her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Disney Sofia the First Crown Tiara for Girls Princess Sophia; Brand: Disney; Review: Crown seems to be really well made - the crown itself is metal & should hold up well. The only downside I see is that the clips that slide into my daughter's hair are made of plastic & I see them breaking fairly quickly. Great addition to her dress-up collection though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 4M Crystal Mining Kit; Brand: 4M; Review: Was a hit with my daughter & my cousin. They really enjoyed getting to mine for crystals & love what they found. Several hours or days worth of fun, depending on how hard they work at them. Can be super messy though, so great outside activity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tara Toy Monster High Color N Style Fashion Tote Activity; Brand: Tara Toys; Review: Perfect crafty gift for Monster High lovers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novelty Place LED Finger Lights 40 Pack Bright Party Favors Party Supplies for Holiday Light up Toys Assorted Color; Brand: Novelty Place; Review: Nice bright lights that the kids love playing with outside in the dark. About 7 of the ones I received didn't work. I think it because of the way they are packaged - they bump against each other & get switched on. All the ones that didn't work were in the "on" position & I think the battery just wore out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Orb Factory PlushCraft Owl Pal Pillow; Brand: The Orb Factory; Review: Fun project for kids. My daughter loves these kits & all the pillows she has made. Good for a rainy day or quiet time projects. Really kept my daughter entertained a the hospital waiting for her baby sister to arrive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4M Crystal Growing Experiment; Brand: 4M; Review: Of course the crystals don't turn out like this on the box, but it's still a fun activity to do with kids. My daughter loves her collection of crystals that she grew!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Live Pets S2 Tweet Talking Owl And Baby - Heartwing Family; Brand: Little Live Pets; Review: 7 year old wanted these for her birthday. She enjoys playing with them. Have not had any issues with them working correctly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Baby Activity and Teething Toy with Multi-Sensory Rattle and Textures, Fox; Brand: Skip Hop; Review: Cute. Lot's of sensory items (crinkle ears, chewy ,etc) that my daughter loves. Definitely a go-to toy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4M Crystal Mining Kit; Brand: 4M; Review: Was a hit with my daughter & my cousin. They really enjoyed getting to mine for crystals & love what they found. Several hours or days worth of fun, depending on how hard they work at them. Can be super messy though, so great outside activity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hallmark Whoo's Watching Me Singing Owl Interactive Plush; Brand: Hallmark; Review: Cute & works well. A little more "used" looking than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbie Fashionistas Doll - Plum Plaid; Brand: Barbie; Review: Good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FurReal B5936AF1 Bootsie Interactive Plush Kitty Toy, Ages 4 & Up; Brand: FurReal; Review: Purchased for my 2 year old for Christmas. She loves cats and this was no exception. I feared she may be scared of it, since it moves, but she carries it everywhere and sleeps with it at night, like she does her baby dolls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive in Pakistan for royal tour; Abstract: She and Prince William just touched down at Nur Khan Airbase.; Category: lifestyle
Title: See all the best photos of Prince William and Duchess Kate's royal tour of Pakistan; Abstract: In October 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to the country once famously visited by the late Princess Diana.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A former royal protection officer told us how Prince William and Kate Middleton's bodyguards will warn them of potential threats in Pakistan; Abstract: The couple's visit to Pakistan will be their "most complex tour" to date, Kensington Palace said in a statement.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Schiff: Mulvaney comments on Ukraine aid have made things 'much, much worse'; Abstract: House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Thursday that acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's comments linked the withholding of aid to Ukraine to investigations into the 2016 election have made things "much worse" for the president. "I think Mr. Mulvaney's acknowledgment means that things have gone from very, very bad to much, much worse," Schiff, a key Democrat in the impeachment inquiry of President...; Category: news
Title: 2020 Airstream Caravel Is a Miniature Hotel Room on Wheels; Abstract: Airstream's iconic exterior design and contemporary interior styling makes the Caravel the most fashionable compact trailer at the campground.; Category: autos
Title: The Fabulous Life of Judge Judy: Multiple Estates, Celebrity BFFs, Yachts and More; Abstract: The Hot Bench creator's has quite the enviable lifestyle; Category: tv
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: Facebook's Zuckerberg, Accused of Lying, Withstands a Washington 'Beating'; Abstract: WASHINGTON Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook chief executive, traveled to Washington to defend a cryptocurrency project that has become the latest target of lawmakers frustrated with the social media giant. He ended up answering a smorgasbord of questions on other issues on Wednesday, as members of the House Financial Services Committee took him to task for everything from political advertising and disinformation campaigns to work force diversity...; Category: news
Title: 50 Foods You Should Never Eat, According to Health Experts; Abstract: This is so depressing.; Category: health
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
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: 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: The royal family refuses to watch 'The Crown' because it's too close to reality, according to a royal biographer; Abstract: The third season of "The Crown" will premiere on Netflix on November 17 with Olivia Colman playing the Queen.; Category: lifestyle
Title: What to Do After You've Cheated On Your Husband; Abstract: It's more common than you might think.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Air Force's X-37B space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit; Abstract: There was no doubt that the US Air Force's X-37B was going to break its own record for time spent in orbit, but it's now clear by how much. The mysterious Boeing-made space plane has landed at Kennedy Space Center after 780 days in orbit, comfortably surpassing the earlier record of 717 days, 20 hours and 42 minutes.; Category: news
Title: Queen Elizabeth and Michelle Obama Shared 'Instant, Mutual Warmth' When They Broke Royal Protocol; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Welcomed When Michelle Obama Put Arm Around Her; Category: lifestyle
Title: Six photographers share their favorite Audrey Hepburn images in a new book celebrating the Hollywood actress 26 years after her death; Abstract: From playing cricket on set to posing in designer clothes, these stunning photos, all published in a new book, capture the timeless beauty of Audrey Hepburn, 26 years after her death at the age of 63.; Category: movies
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: Is It Really Faster to Fly East Than West?; Abstract: Ever wondered why your flight heading east was so much faster than your westward-bound flight? Here's the scientific reason.; Category: travel
Title: Georgia Supreme Court temporarily halts man's execution; Abstract: ATLANTA (AP) With about eight hours to spare before a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk was to be put to death Wednesday, Georgia's highest court stepped in and temporarily halted the execution. Ray Jefferson Cromartie, 52, was to receive a lethal injection at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the state prison in Jackson. But the Georgia Supreme Court issued a stay of execution, saying the execution order "may be void." In a legal filing...; Category: news
Title: Over 70 Female British Politicians Sign Letter Supporting Meghan Markle; Abstract: They call out the "colonial undertones" of many stories written about the duchess.; Category: lifestyle
Title: This Is What Queen Elizabeth Is Doing About the Prince William-Prince Harry Feud; Abstract: According to royal insiders, Queen Elizabeth has directed Prince Charles to put a stop to the feud between William and Harry. Here's why she's so worried.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The most surprising confessions made by the Queen's dressmaker in her new tell-all book about life at Buckingham Palace; Abstract: Angela Kelly began her post in 1994 as the Queen's senior dresser, before becoming Her Majesty's in-house designer.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Passenger Booted From Diverted Flight After Threatening Rant; Abstract: The woman was escorted off the plane and taken for a mental health evaluation.; Category: travel
Title: Meghan Markle Says She Doesn't Want People to Love Her, She Wants Them to Hear Her; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex opens up after an emotional few weeks.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Meghan Markle's estranged brother says 'she is only in Buckingham Palace with Harry because of her dad' after he 'paid for her education and fancy clothes'; Abstract: Earlier this year, Thomas Markle Sr. leaked a private letter Meghan sent to him to the Mail on Sunday.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Queen Elizabeth Finally Had Her Dream Photoshoot, Thanks to Royal Dresser Angela Kelly; Abstract: Her advisors worried that her casual pose would "bring the monarchy down." (It didn't.); Category: lifestyle
Title: Queen Elizabeth Finally Had Her Dream Photoshoot, Thanks to Royal Dresser Angela Kelly; Abstract: Her advisors worried that her casual pose would "bring the monarchy down." (It didn't.); Category: lifestyle
Title: The Woman Who Flipped Off Trump Has Won an Election in Virginia; Abstract: The cyclist who lost her job after giving the middle finger to President Trump's motorcade has found a new one after running for local office and ousting a Republican supervisor in Loudoun County, Va., on Tuesday. The cyclist, Juli Briskman, had been active in local politics before, but in October 2017 she lifted that one specific finger to make a point and ended up gaining the national spotlight. Mr. Trump had just finished a round of golf at...; Category: news
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
Title: 45 Amazing Facts About Airplanes That Will Make Your Mind Soar; Abstract: Why do they really dim the lights on a plane? What's the safest airplane seat in case a crash? These amazing flying facts might just surprise you.; Category: travel
Title: State Dept. watchdog: Official's firing was case of political retaliation; Abstract: A career State Department employee was forced out of her job on baseless accusations that she opposed President Trump, was loyal to the Obama administration and was guilty of compromised objectivity due to her Iranian ethnicity, according to an inspector general report released Thursday.Of the several cases reviewed by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in its report, released Thursday, it was the only one in which the office determined...; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Hamlet Made Simple and Other Essays; Author: Visit Amazon's David P. Gontar Page; Review: The most insightful and lucid set of essays on Shakespeare I have ever read. Worth every penny and minute spent...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Death of the Grown-Up: How America's Arrested Development Is Bringing Down Western Civilization; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana West Page; Review: Superb! These two books completely changed my understanding of the contemporary world and how it got this way. Mrs. West is one of the most important writers of our era.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wind in the Willows; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Grahame Page; Review: Beautifully illustrated edition of this most wonderful book-we've read it several times already. I only wish it was a hardcover edition!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wind in the Willows; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Grahame Page; Review: Beautifully illustrated edition of this most wonderful book-we've read it several times already. I only wish it was a hardcover edition!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nations Character; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana West Page; Review: This superb book is a clarion call to action if not to arms. Having been brought up in a 'liberal' (socialist) country-Canada- and lived behind the iron curtain as a child, I shall be forever grateful to Diana West for the genuine political enlightenment this book provides, and for definitively answering so many of the questions about what has gone wrong with the West and why.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conquering Gotham: Building Penn Station and Its Tunnels; Author: Visit Amazon's Jill Jonnes Page; Review: The best book on the subject bar none and a thrilling and informative read for anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cat Club: Or, the Life and Times of Jenny Linsky; Author: Esther Averill; Review: One of the finest childrens books (and series) set on New York. Cannot recommend this highly enough-we're reading Jenny goes to Seq currently-; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare's flowers;; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Kerr Page; Review: Superb! My kids love it as well...; 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: Old Friend; Review: These were too large but they were nice looking just were returned because they didn't fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: Old Friend; Review: These were too large but they were nice looking just were returned because they didn't fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old Friend Men's Romeo Slipper; Brand: Old Friend; Review: These were too large but they were nice looking just were returned because they didn't fit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ACORN Men's Wearabout Mule; Brand: Acorn; Review: They slip a little bit in the heal but he loves the color and style so he kept them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phoenix Womens Geometric Print Casual Knit Cape Cloak Sweater Cardigan Coat; Brand: WLLW; Review: This was a gift and she said she liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Master of Disguise (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hardball (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clockstoppers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tully; Brand: Glenn Fitzgerald; Review: And I've cried every time. Anson Mount is a terrific actor. Very good acting on all sides. Definitely worth watching.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hell on Wheels: Season 3; Brand: Common; Review: Love this series: storyline, characters and authenticity! I'm not a western movie fan, but this show has me hooked! Love everything about it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conviction: The Complete Series; Brand: Reiko Aylesworth; Review: I loved the characters and the drama. Don't understand why it didn't run longer than 1 season. Better than other Law and Order shows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cook County; Brand: Anson Mount; Review: Hard to watch some scenes. But this is a reality and very sad, especially for the children caught up in it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cranford: Return to Cranford; Brand: Judi Dench; Review: Great! Very well done and it kept my interest up to the end, I was so sad when it ended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: self-balancing scooter; Description: battery-powered electric vehicle
Title: Ice Bucket Challenge; Description: Internet meme
Title: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Description: hotel chain
Title: Migbelis Castellanos; Description: beauty pageant titleholder
Title: María Gabriela Isler; Description: Venezuelan model and beauty pageant titleholder
Title: Yuku; Description: hosted internet forum
Title: Citrus junos; Description: citrus fruit and plant | wikirec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Magellan RoadMate 5045 5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic; Brand: Magellan; Review: Used GPS unit once. On a 55 minute trip that is done daily, the estimated time of arrival was off by 15 minutes. I had owned Garmin before and had not experienced such a mistake.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jabra CRUISER 2 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jabra; Review: The bluetooth works great. It os difficult at times to find a clear FM station but once you do the streaming of iHeart from my cell phone woks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIZIO S3821W-C0 38" 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Bluetooth (Black); Brand: VIZIO; Review: Great Product for a Great Price. The qulaity of the sound is very good with very little distortion of bass sounds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HD Digital Indoor Flat Amplified TV Antenna (Powered By USB); Brand: Satechi; Review: The antenna does not work real well. Only some of the channel available are received. There are other antennas that work better although more expensive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jarv NMotion Sport Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Stereo Earbuds/Headphones with In-Line Microphone, Green; Brand: Jarv; Review: They are great. The sound is clear and the volume control is very helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZyXEL PLA401v4 HomePlug AV 200 Mbps Powerline Wall-plug Adapter (Starter Kit - 2 units); Brand: ZyXEL; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: New Hampshire shooting: Wedding guests subdued suspect after gunfire broke out inside church, police chief says; Abstract: A wedding was underway at a New Hampshire church when a shooting occurred Saturday morning, leaving at least two people wounded, Pelham Police Chief Joseph Roark said.; Category: news
Title: Trump Taxes: Justice Dept. Asks Judges to Block Subpoena; Abstract: The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court on Friday to stop the release of President Trump's tax returns to the Manhattan district attorney's office, arguing that local prosecutors should have to meet a very high legal bar before investigating a sitting president. The filing meant Mr. Trump's own Justice Department was lending support to his attempt to block a subpoena demanding eight years of his personal and corporate tax returns....; Category: news
Title: Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies; Abstract: Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009; Category: news
Title: Federal judge overturns ObamaCare transgender protections; Abstract: A federal judge on Tuesday overturned ObamaCare protections for transgender patients, ruling that a 2016 policy violates the religious freedom of Christian providers.Judge Reed O'Connor in the Northern District of Texas vacated an Obama-era regulation that prohibited insurers and providers who receive federal money from denying treatment or coverage to anyone based on sex, gender identity or termination of pregnancy.It also required doctors...; Category: news
Title: Egypt uncovers 'huge cache' of ancient sealed coffins; Abstract: Archaeologists have discovered more than 20 wooden coffins at a necropolis in Luxor, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities.; Category: news
Title: Trump Emoluments Challenge to Get Rehearing in Appeals Court; Abstract: A U.S. appeals court in Virginia agreed to reconsider a Maryland and District of Columbia lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of using his office to enrich himself in violation of the U.S. Constitution.; Category: news
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: California 'veered' out of its lane in climate pact with Quebec -U.S. lawsuit; Abstract: The United States on Wednesday sued California and other state entities for entering a climate agreement with a Canadian province, saying the state had no right to conduct foreign policy, in the latest feud between the Trump administration and the state.; Category: news
Title: Mourners, constituents pay tribute to US Rep. Cummings; Abstract: Mourners, constituents and other well-wishers paid respects to U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Wednesday and a long line of speakers praised him as his body lay in repose at a historically black college in Baltimore ahead of the first in a series of services. During an evening ceremony at Morgan State University, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland told the hundreds of people gathered at Morgan State University on Wednesday that...; Category: news
Title: Priest Gambles Away $1 Million Meant for Refugee Families in Canada, Gets 2 Years in Minimum Security Prison; Abstract: An Ontario priest was sentenced to two years in a minimal security prison for gambling the money of parishioners that was meant for Iraqi and Syrian refugees.; Category: news
Title: Phoenix police officer involved in viral video stop of couple fired; Abstract: Phoenix Chief Jeri Williams announced that the officer involved in a viral video stop of Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper has been fired.; Category: news
Title: Obamacare premiums are dropping for 2020 plans; Abstract: The Affordable Care Act is looking stronger for 2020 -- and the Trump administration is claiming credit for it, even as officials try to upend the landmark health reform law.; Category: finance
Title: 17 Arrested In Large Washington Drug Trafficking Bust; Abstract: A joint operation at 10 locations netted large amounts of heroin and meth.; Category: news
Title: Inside the biggest legal marijuana factory in the United States; Abstract: "We've been called that before, the Willy Wonka of weed." 60 Minutes checks out a pot processing plant holding "tens of thousands" of pounds of legal weed, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT; Category: video
Title: 16 sentenced to death for burning alive Bangladesh teen; Abstract: Sixteen people were sentenced to death Thursday for burning alive a Bangladeshi teenager who refused to withdraw sexual assault charges against her head teacher.; Category: news
Title: Solomons vetoes Chinese 'lease' on Pacific island; Abstract: A Chinese company's attempt to lease an entire island in the Pacific archipelago was unlawful and will not be allowed to go ahead, the Solomon Islands said Friday. Tulagi, an island about two square kilometres (0.8 square miles) with a population of 1,200, is the site of a former Japanese naval base and was the scene of fierce fighting in World War II.; Category: news
Title: Ukraine police detain suspected hacker wanted by United States; Abstract: Ukraine police detain suspected hacker wanted by United States; Category: news
Title: Lion Air crash report points to Boeing, pilots, maintenance; Abstract: JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) An Indonesian investigation found that a combination of design flaws by Boeing and inadequate pilot training and maintenance lapses by Lion Air doomed a Boeing 737 Max jet that plunged into the Java Sea a year ago, killing 189 people. The final accident report released Friday said Lion Air flight 610, from Indonesia's capital Jakarta to the nearby town of Pangkal Pinang off Sumatra island, crashed partly because the...; Category: news
Title: Review: Grisham's 'The Guardians' is suspenseful thriller; Abstract: "The Guardians: a Novel," published by Doubleday, by John Grisham; Category: entertainment
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: 5 charged in alcohol poisoning death of UC Irvine fraternity brother; Abstract: Five young men have been charged in connection with the death of their fraternity brother, who succumbed to alcohol poisoning after a booze-soaked party this year.; Category: news
Title: Texas attorney convicted of scamming drug traffickers; Abstract: A Texas lawyer has been convicted of corruption for scamming roughly $1.5 million from international drug traffickers whom authorities say turned him to the FBI.; Category: news
Title: Massive fentanyl seizure 'enough to kill everyone' in Ohio, officials say; Abstract: Over 40 pounds of fentanyl was seized in an Ohio drug bust that officials are saying amounts to "chemical warfare."; Category: news
Title: Judge fast-tracks case over former White House official's refusal to testify in impeachment inquiry; Abstract: A federal judge on Thursday fast-tracked a case involving a key impeachment witness caught between House Democrats seeking to compel his testimony and a White House order to defy a congressional subpoena. Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee to the Federal District Court in D.C., called the legal dispute over the testimony of Charles Kupperman, a former deputy to former National Security Advisor John Bolton, a "matter of great public...; Category: news
Title: Naomi Wolf's New Book Has Been Canceled, Presumably Over Major Errors; Abstract: Months ago, the author found out during an interview that some of her research was disastrously incorrect.; Category: entertainment
Title: Supreme Court seems prepared to rule for police in traffic-stop case; Abstract: The question before the court is whether it is reasonable to believe someone with a suspended license is behind the wheel.; Category: news
Title: Nigerian police free 259 people from Islamic institution; Abstract: Nigerian police have freed 259 people from an Islamic rehabilitation center in the southwestern city of Ibadan, police said on Tuesday, taking the number rescued from abusive institutions since September to nearly 1,500.; Category: news
Title: Saudi Nationals From San Bernardino Area Charged For Allegedly Smuggling Gun Parts; Abstract: The three men were charged for allegedly violating federal export laws by purchasing more than $100,000 in weapons parts while on student visas and then smuggling the parts to Saudi Arabia.; Category: news
Title: Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families; Abstract: The Supreme Court refused to shield Remington Arms Co. from potential liability for the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead in Newtown, Conn.; Category: finance | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Sex (Hollywood Love) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Dodd Page; Review: Jillian Dodd is my guilty pleasure author. I love anything she writes, but the Keatyn Chronicles will always be in my heart as it was teh first YA/NA series I ever read and am still reading 4 years later! All of our favorites character are back in this fast paced, steamy, nostalgic, fun loving story, and they never disappoint. Babies, weddings, love triangles, you name it, this book has it. You will never get bored while reading anything Jillian writes. I read this book in less than a day and I'm seriously debating reading the whole Keatyn chronicles and Hollywood love series a third time while I wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl off the Grid; Author: Jillian Dodd; Review: I loved this book. Jillian Dodd has been one of my favorite authors since high school and I didn't expect anything less from her daughter. I've traveled to Costa Rica before but never heard of eco tourism but I'm definitely interested in it now! Eye opening, but still a vacation. And the romance was amazing, slow build but that's what makes it worth it! Definitely a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Society (Spy Girl) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Dodd Page; Review: Jillian Dodd never fails to make me laugh, cry, scream and more. This book is a roller coaster in the best way possible! Must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love: A Hollywood Romance (The Keatyn Chronicles) (Volume 12); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Dodd Page; Review: Why does this have to be the last book??? I wish this story could go on forever! Its amazing how the whole Eastbrooke crew stays so close throughout their adult lives and its nice to see Riley and Ariella end up together like we all know they should! Such a good ending to an amazing story, Jillian Dodd does it again! Must read 10/10; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Valiant (Spy Girl) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Jillian Dodd Page; Review: Jillian Dodd does it again ladies (and gents)! Since high school she has been my favorite author and when I saw she was writing the Spy Girl series I got so excited bc I've always wanted to work for the CIA and be a socialite and now I get to live out my dream through Huntley (which will be my daughters name might I add, I've loved this name for years). Everything about this series is amazing, and I love that theres still more to come. Major cliffhanger at the end but I can't wait to see how it all unfolds! I recommend Jillian's books to everyone I know!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton DFW Airport South Irving; City: Irving Texas; Review: This hotel appears to have been something before being converted to a Hampton Inn. When you first walk in, it looks like a hotel from the 70's (and that's not a good thing!). However, the hotel has been thoroughly renovated and brought up to Hampton standards. The hotel is not in a great location in terms of its immediate surroundings. There appeared to be some odd folks wandering through the parking lot late at night. Also, the hotel is a bit noisy. I expected airplane noise (since it's right by DFW), but there's a quite a bit of road noise too. Also, I had a room that opened into the central atrium which meant noisy people down on the 1st floor would echo up to my room on the 4th floor. Room was a bit smaller than average, but very clean and pretty much standard Hampton.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Portland East; City: Portland Oregon; Review: This property is east of Portland and the immediate neighborhood is nothing great. However, the hotel provides close access to many of Portland's great outdoor activities around Columbia River and Mt. Hood. The room I had was quite spacious and clean like most Hampton Inns. Staff were friendly and always cheerful even when I arrived at 11pm. Breakfast area was a bit small, but workable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Jacksonville East Regency Square; City: Jacksonville Florida; Review: Pretty much your standard Hampton experience. Our room wasn't ideal (as it was right by the elevator), but the room was clean, spacious and customer service was friendly. Bathroom was a tad bit worn.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rainforest Retreat; City: Franz Josef Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West Coast Region ; Review: When we first arrived, this place looked great. The front desk staff was friendly on check-in and the bar/restaurant were also quite nice and had good happy hour specials. For a backpackers accomodation, you don't expect much and this place didn't deliver much. As mentioned by others, the shared bathrooms were inadequate for the number of people using them and as such were disgusting. The showers were the worst, they were like small slimy gas chambers with no way for the steam from the shower to escape. No place to put your toiletries or any clothing you had with you. The hand towel machine was perpetually broken. The rooms were small even by backpacker standards. The kitchen was quite large, but with large tour groups passing through it quickly became overwhelmed. The kitchen got disgusting very quickly, though I can't totally blame the staff as the huge number of slobs passing through there makes for a tough situation. The hot tub only seemed to have a few jets working and probably could have used a cleaning as well. Overall, it's not the worst place for a backpacker, but it's not great either.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Old Macdonalds Farm and Holiday Park; City: Marahau Nelson Tasman Region South Island; Review: The location of this place is great. Easy walk into Abel Tasman and very scenic with mountains and farmland all around. Having all the farm animals around was cool too, except for the rooster waking us up. The cabins had electricity, but were a bit musty and small. The worst problem was bathrooms. The closest bathrooms to our cabin was only a porta-potty...smelly and with no electricity meaning no lights at night. The nearby showers also had no lights (no showering at night) and minimal hot water. The further away bathrooms in the kitchen/lounge area had bathrooms, but they were quite dirty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Formerly the Blackball Hilton; City: Greymouth West Coast Region South Island; Review: The hotel was decent for a hostel...and lets be honest this place really is a hostel by today's standards. It's only a hotel if you were living in the early 1900's. The rooms were clean and spacious and the provision of towels and wash clothes was nice. However, there were too few bathrooms (only 3) for the nearly 30 people staying there that night. The hotel does have a lot of history and the bar staff are friendly. The food was surprisingly good as others have mentioned. To be honest though, there's not much to really do in Blackball. The town has a lot of history, but not much else. Today, it's a bit depressing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Daytona Beach Speedway Airport; City: Daytona Beach Florida; Review: Unlike most coming to Daytona, I was there for business and had a series of business meetings to attend to over 4 days. The Homewood Suites proved to be a great choice. The suite was very spacious and felt like home which was nice during the long work days. Rooms were very clean, the bed was comfortable and the free morning breakfast always had a great selection. I did take advantage of the free dinner one night which was a nice perk for those on business trying to watch the bottomline. Front desk staff were very friendly and check-in took about one minute. The location is very convenient to the Speedway and Daytona airport and ERAU, but not so convenient to the beach. The mall was in walking distance of the hotel, not that the Daytona mall was anything special, but good for those wanting to grab a meal. The funny thing is that this hotel in many ways was better than many of the traditional Hilton brand hotels which are supposedly higher star properties. In terms of value for money, this hotel blows away most of the traditional Hilton properties with free breakfast, free internet and free dinners. It looks like I'll be making more trips to Daytona for work and I'll definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lauberhorn; City: Grindelwald Jungfrau Region Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: I spent two nights at this hotel as part of a tour package. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations, so while it has all the styling of a traditional old Swiss inn on the outside, it is modern on the inside. I stayed in a small (or single) room on the 3rd floor. The upside to many of these single rooms is that while small, they face out toward the Eiger mountain. This view is jaw-droppingly spectacular and a great way to wake up each morning. It's not hard to just sit on the little patio of your room and watch the clouds play along the face of the Eiger. As for the inside, the room was very clean, modern though admittedly small. The shower was a bit poorly placed as one had to step up almost 18 inches to get into the shower and then step down when getting out...all with no handrails, so be careful! However, other than that little issue, the room was great. The Continental breakfast we enjoyed each morning here was also amazing. A great selection of fresh made breads, cheeses, yogurts, cereals, fruit, etc. It was considered Continental, but was a filling breakfast even for this American. The staff was very friendly and even helped book our train tickets for the Jungfraujoch train. They also provided free wifi codes for use at the hotel too. The hotel is on the edge of town, so it's a little bit of a walk to the shopping and central part of Grindelwald. However, I never minded the walk and it was worth it for such a great little hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capricorn Zermatt Hotel Hiking; City: Zermatt Canton of Valais Swiss Alps; Review: Stayed here as part of a tour package and was very impressed. The hotel is a ways away from the train station in Zermatt, so it was a bit of a walk. However, the hotel came and took our luggage for us in the "taxi" (electric golf cart since no cars in Zermatt). The hotel is a traditional Swiss style inn, but there is a more modern addition added to it. Our room was in the addition area. The downside to this is that the views are not as good in the addition and you can't see the Matterhorn. The upside is that our room was very modern and huge...even by American standards. We also had a large deck that was quite nice. The room was impeccably clean too. The owner of the hotel was a kind gentleman with a great spirit. He personally hunted for the the wild goat we had for dinner one night in the restaurant on the property. We also had breakfast there twice and both times it was a great Continental breakfast with no shortage of choices. Zermatt is a stunningly beautiful place and the Hotel Capricorn is a great place to stay and enjoy the beauty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Baer; City: Meiringen Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: I was booked into this hotel as part of a tour package, so I had no choice. On the positive side, the hotel was located right in the center of town and just a block from the train station. This was helpful as I had my luggage to carry from the train. The hotel itself was clean, but very dated. From the furniture to the bathroom, everything felt like a flashback to the 70's. The TV was basically useless, not that I had come to Switzerland to watch TV, but if you did want to watch TV, this was not the place. The staff was friendly and the one meal we ate in the restaurant was decent, but not great. If you got a really good price, this hotel might be worth it. However, considering how many great local hotels/inns there are in Switzerland, you can certainly do better than this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Silberhorn; City: Lauterbrunnen Jungfrau Region Bernese Oberland Canton of Bern; Review: I was here as part of a tour package. The hotel was very close to the train station, center of town and the gondola to Murren. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the very friendly staff who quickly checked us in. My room was did not have a balcony and was in a corner. The room was decent in size, but the furnishings were quite dated. The shower in particular was extremely small...I could barely stand up without hitting my head on the ceiling. However, the room was clean, quiet and I did get good nights of sleep...many miles of hiking will help with that! I had two dinners and two breakfasts at the hotel as well and the food was great. Each dinner was prepared by the very attentive and friendly staff. They couldn't have been more accomodating. Breakfast was a typical European Continental breakfast, but the selection was quite large with lots of breads, cheeses, meats, yogurts, cereals and other foods. No one was ever hungry! Overall, I would stay here again, but might try to get a better room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Philadelphia; City: Philadelphia Pennsylvania; Review: We stayed here for a weekend visit to Philadelphia. The location was great and very central to all of sites of Philadelphia. Many of the major tourist attractions are within walking distance or a short Uber ride. The front desk staff was very warm and welcoming and willing to offer any assistance. The room was disappointing however. The rooms are relatively small, our bed was sagging badly and uncomfortable and the toilet kept running. The toilet was fixed after two calls to the front desk. For a Westin, I expect better rooms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turtle Bay Resort; City: Kahuku Oahu Hawaii; Review: This resort is in a beautiful location that is remote, but not too remote. It was a great escape from the noise and crowds of Waikiki. Our room was very nice with a comfortable bed, amazing view of the bay and a spacious bathroom with massive walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. We are also on the fifth floor that offers larger rooms and a free continental breakfast. I found the staff to all be very knowledgeable and friendly. Only complaints were that the room balconies were very small...two people could barely sit out there. Also, the beaches around Turtle Bay aren't very friendly for swimming (too much coral and rock) and the snorkeling was pretty lame. However, I would still recommend Turtle Bay as part of any visit to the North Shore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wolverine Men’s Double Topstitched Leather Belt Roller Buckle w/Updated Buckle!; Brand: Wolverine; Review: I never thought I would want to wear a belt all the time until I got ahold of this. Great great great belt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camellias Womens Gothic Steampunk Tesla Steel Boned Underbust Waist Training Corsets Vest; Brand: Camellias Corsets; Review: Great look and feel but I went by the size chart and it was a little big. Just go with what size you normally wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camellias Womens Gothic Steampunk Tesla Steel Boned Underbust Waist Training Corsets Vest; Brand: Camellias Corsets; Review: Great look and feel but I went by the size chart and it was a little big. Just go with what size you normally wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camellias Womens Gothic Steampunk Tesla Steel Boned Underbust Waist Training Corsets Vest; Brand: Camellias Corsets; Review: Great look and feel but I went by the size chart and it was a little big. Just go with what size you normally wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever Fairy Women Flower Wreath Crown Floral Wedding Garland Headband Wrist Band Set; Brand: Ever Fairy; Review: Bad quality, look elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Bra, 36, Beige (each); Brand: Dream Products; Review: Perfectly soft and and comfortable, even for CD's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motawator Silicone Breast Forms Mastectomy Grade, Cross Dresser (1400g 40DD 42D 44C 46B); Brand: motawator; Review: Little bit narrow but they look good and the quality is a step up from a year ago. Edit: they already popped a leak. Take that for what it's worth. I've had them less than two months and worn them only a handful of times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: COSPLAZA Cosplay Wig Greenish-Blue Multi-Color Wavy Japanese Harajuku Lolita Anime Show Party Hair; Brand: COSPLAZA; Review: First let me say, this is my first curly wig and I'm not real familiar with wig care. That out of the way, this is a great cheap wig. The curls spring back with a little bit of attention and it's really easy to brush and clean. The only problem I have is the net is a little tight. But I have a big head to begin with, so unless you got a super villain cranium, you should be good. Pictures are: curls out of the bag, brushed, and a side by side. With a little care, the curls go right back to the original.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tanyoyo Wood Cheater Fake Ear Plugs Gauges Illusion Screw Stud Earrings 3-6 pair a set; Brand: Tanyoyo; Review: They're a little too thick front to back. They stick out a little too much and get caught on stuff. They (or you) need to round out the edges a little to make it just right.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Ross Deer Netting and Fencing Reusable (Protection For Trees and Shrubs From Animals) 7 feet x 100 feet; Brand: Ross; Review: Just what I wanted. The edges of the netting are reinforced by being woven tighter than the main part. As for its being folded into a square, the netting is folded once length wise and then wound around and flattened. It is square shaped, but unwinds just as if it were in a roll. Don't have experience to compare with other products, but it is exactly what I had in mind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aspects 367 Hummzinger Ultra Hummingbird Feeder, 12-Ounce; Brand: Aspects; Review: it's easy to fill, but I wish it held a bit more. On the other hand, the fact that it doesn't makes me clean it more often.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behrens 00-OV 4-Gallon Oval Steel Tub; Brand: Behrens; Review: For use as an ice bucket, this item might be a little rough for some...along the rim there were three or four rough spots that didn't feel good at all. But for my use, it's perfect. I nailed holes in the bottom, filled it with soil and am growing lettuce.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Garden 691-T Basic Wall Mount Garden Hose Butler, Holds 125-Feet of 5/8-Inch Hose; Brand: Liberty Garden Products; Review: lightweight but sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CADO 63065 Indoor/Outdoor Plant Watering Can with Tulip Design, 2 Gallon, Hunter Green; Brand: cado; Review: I wish the hole on top were larger..but for the price it's fine; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Greenworks 40V 150 MPH Variable Speed Cordless Blower, 2.0 AH Battery Included 24252; Brand: Greenworks; Review: I like this a lot because it is so lightweight which works for my shoulders and arms. Easy to recharge and move the battery back and forth. Not strong enough for big heavy jobs, but clears my walk and driveway nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yard Butler Hanger for Tidy No Kink Garden Storage – HC-2 Yard Butler Heavy Duty Metal Free Standing In-Ground Outdoor; Brand: Yard Butler; Review: as others have mentioned, I wish it were taller...I like to roll up the hose in BIG loops. And points on the bottom would be great for those of us who do not want to use concrete. Still, it's attractive enough and functional for sure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Restaurant Critic's Wife; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth LaBan Page; Review: just okay....little repetitive; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If Ever I Fall: A Gripping, Emotional Story with a Heart-Breaking Twist; Author: Visit Amazon's SD-Robertson Page; Review: Felt it dragged on a bit too much. Okay, but don't think I'd recommend.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thor's Serpents (The Blackwell Pages); Author: K. L. Armstrong; Review: This was not a soft cover book as described - heavily marked with library name, etc. Not suitable for gift.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Letter; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Hughes Page; Review: Was a little slow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Allie and Bea : A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Catherine Ryan Hyde Page; Review: Good read...little predictable, but still enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Everything (All That Matters); Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Marsh Page; Review: Haven't read yet, but looks interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Corrigan Page; Review: Good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wife Between Us: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Greer Hendricks Page; Review: Good read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sony HDR-CX12 High Definition Memory Stick PRO Duo Handycam Camcorder With 12x Optical Zoom (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Sony; Review: First, I absolutely LOVE this camera. The image stabilization, the optics, and the controls combine for a wonderful experience that creates simply gorgeous video. My son's Pee-Wee football games look like ESPN HD! The photos were just ok. Oh, it can even fit in a roomy pocket--about like a soda can. Not super comfortable, but doable. However, I had to return it when I discovered that the videos it records are nearly impossible to edit. I have a decently souped-up dual 2GHz machine w/2 GB of RAM and Sony's own Pro version of Vegas editing software. It crashed their own software nearly every time. They've since released an update that lets it work with AVCHD-encoded videos without crashing. However, the biggest problem is playback. I have a super nice NVIDIA graphics card, but my system could only play these files back about 1 frame per-second--or less. Did some quick research and if you want to actually work with this video you'll need an unbelievably powerful machine with a raid HD array (although there didn't seem to be much agreement on what kind of rig would actually run this stuff). Many people never actually need to edit their video. They just shoot it and then play it back from the camera. You'll need to buy a mini-HDMI cable to get it to your new flat-screen TV, but with that cable the playback was glorious.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garmin nuvi 1450LMT 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Garmin; Review: Couldn't decide which GPS would be better for a huge sales trip to a new state, Florida, so we bought them both to try out. We logged 1900 miles with the TomTom and about 1600 with the Garmin. In short, they're both extremely good and very close to each other. In practice the only real difference is that it was a bit easier to find addresses with the Garmin. That's partially a result of entering them street number first, then the street name--as they're usually written. On the TomTom you enter the street name first, then the number. Also, Garmin just automatically figured out what I was looking for better. We have a hard time deciding against the TomTom though because of its traffic features. It automatically redirected us when we hit traffic. The Garmin is supposed to do that, but the TomTom is better. For instance, we were really pressed for time heading back to the airport. The TomTom wanted to pop over to a different freeway. It turns out we would have been a few minutes faster on that route because it was less congested. Turned out the airport was shut down anyway for a tornado, but we were close enough to flight time that it might have made a big difference. I believe the TomTom feature bases that on more than just traffic. I believe they gather real-world data about which routes happen to go faster. My other small knock on the Garmin is that it seemed to be really paranoid about bringing you to your final destination in a very easy fashion. For instance, rather than have me turn left off a busy street into my hotel, it would take me on four different turns beforehand so that I could make a nice, easy right-handed turn into the hotel. Maybe there's a setting to adjust that, but I couldn't find it. -Apparently the TomTom doesn't power down automatically. I thought that would be a deal-breaker, but in practice we always popped them off the stand and powered them down anyway to deter thieves. If you wanted to leave it mounted permanently that would probably be a big deal. Other nick-nacks that didn't really matter much in practice, but might be worth noting: -NUVI's data display is better looking, a bit easier to make entries with, and has an audio cue for tapping in data and selections. -With the NUVI you can just tap the screen to pull out to a North/South map view and easily zoom in or out to see where you're heading. -TomTom shows which lane you should be exiting right up until you take it. Nuvi shows it a bit before you get there--not quite as helpful for how I drive. -TomTom's mount is a more clever, compact design. -Initially we got our power cords switched. The NUVI worked fine with the TomTom charger, but the TomTom appears to have not liked the NUVI charger. Could be a problem if you lost the supplied charger. Also, battery life on the TomTom appeared worse than the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Interchangeable Lens for Sony Alpha Cameras; Brand: Sony; Review: I don't want to be overly negative. The lens works fine, but I've really got to ding them for using such weak plastic to join the two halves together. Snapped in two like a graham cracker when it swing into my foot from the strap. Yes, I obviously need to be more careful, but for $1,500 I really need either a little durability or a better warranty. See my sad pics for a reminder to either be more careful, find a more durable brand, or buy an extended warranty. Edit: Sony's repair shop has now informed me that the lens is more expensive to repair than replace:(; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ELAC B6 Debut Series 6.5" Bookshelf Speakers by Andrew Jones (Pair); Brand: Elac; Review: Hard to find enough superlatives for these speakers. I first got to hear these at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest where they were holding their own against the $40,000 speakers in the room next door. They sounded spectacular then and I'm SO pleased to find that they sound every bit as good in my own house! Thank you, thank you, Andrew Jones for bringing such amazing sound into the budget of the common man. Personally I really love bass so I paired them with a sub-woofer and I'm absolutely thrilled-but the amount of bass they kick out already is impressive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sewell Direct SW-29863-12 Deadbolt Banana Plugs, 12-Pair; Brand: Sewell Direct; Review: These babies made my home theater install fantastically easier--so glad they exist!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider Holster SpiderLight Black Handstrap; Brand: SpiderHolster; Review: It didn't really fit me and my A7. I'm sure it will work for others, but it didn't help me. I love their holster stuff though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PowerCube PC-1910/USRU4P 1910 Adapter, 4 Outlets/2 USB, Orchid Purple; Brand: PowerCube; Review: I bought two travel outlets, this and the PORS/ELA [url]/' The PORS worked in every socket, but this one didn't. I couldn't, or at least didn't figure out why because they're virtually identical. We stayed in 4 different places, 3 of which were AirBnBs. About half the time I had to just use the other travel outlet because this one wouldn't just fit. It's too bad because I really like how this one provides a lot more outlets--the other one just provided one. But I'd hate to be stuck with just this powercube in a place where I simply couldn't use it. Very grateful I had the other. Hopefully someone smarter than me can comment on why the prongs didn't fit in some of the outlets.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Blue Buffalo Family Favorite Recipes Natural Adult Wet Dog Food; Brand: Blue Buffalo; Review: if this soft food was made by Purina or some other fast food for dogs company, i would never buy it. but because it is Blue Buffalo, it is hard to beat. if you don't know much about dog food, Blue Buffalo is the best for the price point. furthermore, it's the only high quality dog food that my dogs really like, dry or soft. all of the Blue Buffalo soft foods my dogs love, and the dogs act like they feel great after eating it, instead of half dead like they just ate a bag of potato chips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cobalt Aquatics Cichlid Flakes 8oz; Brand: Cobalt Aquatics; Review: It's good food and of course the fish like it. The problem is that the flakes break up into incredibly small pieces, leaving you with half a can of flakes that are so dang small, much of the food goes to waste as it floats to the bottom or gets sucked up into the filter. Even though the smaller 7oz can is not as great of a deal, the flakes don't crumble quite as bad, giving you bigger flakes that actually get eaten and don't have a negative effect on the water quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Purigen; Brand: Seachem; Review: Since i began using Purigen, the water in my two tanks has been crystal clear, no nitrates, nitrites, ammonia. I also began using Purigen as media filter to fill half the canister tray, and matrix carbon for the other half. Wow. You obviously still need to clean your tanks and filters monthly, but if you have expensive freshwater fish like i do and their health is important to you, use the Purigen and matrix carbon in a good canister filter and watch your fish never come down with disease and the water crystal clear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jebao Wave Maker with Controller Aquarium Pump; Brand: Jebao; Review: By far the best wave maker I've used for any of my three tanks. Want healthy fish? First keep the tank clean of course, but second provide enough turbulence at the surface of the water to create a high oxygen ratio in the water and the fish will be relaxed and less aggressive with each other. Love the controller with the many different settings and the ability to turn it up or down depending on the size of the tank and positioning. Also has a pause feature which allows you to feed your fish with less surface turbulence, and then it automatically turns itself back on after 10 minutes. Lastly this wavemaker is the easiest of the dozen of so i've owned to aim in any particular direction. Spend a little more on this little beauty and get a great tool that makes for happy, healthy fish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights; Brand: Finnex; Review: Great LED light with red spectrum for the aquarium plants. i have three tanks, two with the Marineland double bright LED, and one pentagon acrylic tank that has both the marineland and the Finnex planted+, all the tanks are planted, and though all the plants are getting adequate light, the tank with the Finnex planted+ has plants that grow faster and appear more lush. No quality or function issues with this light either.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance System; Brand: Python; Review: This has reduced the labor of cleaning and water changes on my two tanks easily by 50%. It is actually the reason i decided to set up another tank after using this on my first tank. If you are an aquarium enthusiast, this is an indispensable tool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seachem Matrix Carbon 1 Liter; Brand: Seachem; Review: Use this in combination with the Seachem Purigen in your canister filter and with monthly maintenance you've got disease free, happy, healthy fish and with crystal clear water.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SynergyLabs Groomer’s Blend 18.4 Ounces; Brand: SynergyLabs; Review: the only shampoo i'll buy for my two yorkies. mild, smells great, and leaves their hair looking almost better than mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marineland Multi-Stage Canister Filter for Aquariums, C-Series; Brand: MarineLand; Review: I have this filter set up on a 55 gallon tank that has a pretty good bio load with fish and plants. Took a couple months for the good bacteria to build up and the filter to mature, but since then my tank is crystal clear with regular maintenance and good filter media. Do yourself a favor and dump out the porcelain and plastic balls it comes with and replace it with Seachem Matrix. Another tip, use Purigen and Matrix carbon in the media tray above the sponge filter tray at the bottom and your fish may only die of old age...as long, of course as you do monthly maintenance on it. I personally service the filter every 3 weeks and my fish are never sick or mysteriously die.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marineland Filter Foam for Canister Filters, 2-Count; Brand: MarineLand; Review: You really only need to change this foam every few months if you rinse it clean monthly. i notice no degradation of material after many monthly canister cleanings, so if you can rinse it clean, why replace it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ParaGuard, 500 mL / 16.9 fl. oz.; Brand: Seachem; Review: Great treatment for Ick...but if you add aquarium salt, turn the temp up to 83 and leave the aquarium light off for a week, it also eliminates the Ick parasite. Adding Paraguard to the mix just speeds up the parasite removal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydor Koralia Nano Aquarium Circulation Pump, 240, 425, 565 GPH; Brand: Hydor; Review: If you have a ten gallon, maybe 20 tops, this might work ok for you. But it's weak and a pain to aim in the desired direction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Marineland Double Bright LED Light; Brand: MarineLand; Review: It looked great while it lasted, but for the price, it should last more than two years. I was very careful at every tank cleaning not get it wet, never had it fall, but yet, after checking the order date again on Amazon, had it less than 20 months and it is now dead. A couple days ago I came home from work and the light was half as bright as it usually is. Within a days time the light was dim and blinking slowly. Obviously it has seen it's last day of aquarium illumination.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Ex Machina 2015; Brand: ; Review: Good movie which keeps you entertained for a couple of hours.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Librarians - Series 2 [DVD] [Region 4. Pal Non USA Format]; Brand: Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, Rebecca Romijn Noah Wyle; Review: Another good series that provides plenty of entertainment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias - The Complete First Season; Brand: Jennifer Garner; Review: Tried this series on a recommendation and it turned out to be really good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Unit: Season 2; Brand: Dennis Haysbert; Review: One of the best unknown series out there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alias - The Complete Fifth Season; Brand: Jennifer Garner; Review: Wonderful series. Never saw it on television but thought I would take a chance based on a recommendation. Originally bought Season One only but after only two episodes, ordered the entire series and it is worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Turkey Thanksgiving Pilgrim Dangle Button Earrings Jewelry 16454246; Brand: Blue Skies Plus; Review: They were the only Thanksgiving earrings I could find. Save you money, these are tiny and no one noticed them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Elf/Pointed Ears; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: I bought six pairs to create a holiday photo, they fell off or stuck out weirdly every time, every person (3 kids, 3 adults). So I don't know how other people got to enjoy them. Please enlighten me if you know the trick.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lyssé Women's Cotton-Blend Capri Legging; Brand: Lyss; Review: Could not even get the mediums (my usual size) up over my hips. This is surprising as I have ordered this same brand/size in the past. These are going back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Encore Nova Slip On Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: they were too floppy on my feet, so I had to send them back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Encore Nova Slip On Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: they were too floppy on my feet, so I had to send them back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pedag Suede + Nubuck Brush Kit; Brand: Pedag; Review: Oh great, the instructions are in German. FAIL! Would it kill you to insert a set of directions with the product in place of the blank paper inserted for shipping.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Gowalk 2 Super Sock Defy Slip On; Brand: ; Review: Like walking on clouds of Angelic Glory. These shoes are so springy inside that happiness invades my feet and makes me want to prance down the sidewalk! Seriously, I have arthritic knees and have to be very careful about what I put on my feet; sore feet translate up my legs to my knees and causes chronic pain to flair. If you have chronic foot, leg or knee pain you will hear the angels sing when you slide into these. They are not entirely canvas, the back is a slip on material (they call it a sock) so it adjusts to the size of your feet, which is great it your feet are slightly different sizes, like mine. Great arch support too. Why can't all shoe manufacturers get a clue and just make shoes with soft insoles, and arch supports? Would it be that tough? Do NOT wear these shoes out in the garden like I just did. They will pick up dirt like crazy, because that is what canvas does. These are kinda fugly, I wish the profile was slimmer. You will not be rocking the fashion world in these critters, but you will have a smile on your face and a bounce in your step, so you will be truly beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GO Belt – As Seen on TV – Extra Stretchy - 2 Expandable Pockets; Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: My Android Smartphone just barely fits in the pocket; I cannot close the zipper all the way. Like most people I bought a protective shell for my smartphone which measures 5.75 inches in length x 3 inches wide, perhaps they did not account for those when they designed these belts. It is comfortable enough, but not ideal.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wrapables Winter Warm Thick Cable Knit Headband; Brand: Wrapables; Review: too small by about 2 inches. Could not button it, I am a small person with short hair....so I guess measure your head before you order this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Croakies XL Eyewear Retainer; Brand: Croakies; Review: Yup, these get the job done because the glasses actually stay inside the ends. I have purchased numerous Croakie knock offs where the glasses regularly fall out of the staps. Not a good idea when wearing expensive glasses out on the ocean. But these grip. I like the fact that I can wear my sunglasses around my neck when in shade or otherwise not needed. I also use the Croakie to hang my sunglasses on my rear view mirror in the car, they are always within a handy reach when needed for glare.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Skimp Skamp Brief Panty Number 2633; Brand: ; Review: too big, flimsy, unappealing. Def Granny Panties; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Natural Women's Petite Shoulder Pad; Brand: The Natural; Review: These shift all over the place and end up falling off into your blouse and down your sleeve. If anyone knows where I can find the other foam kind that have a ridge down the topside; you can place you bra stap inside the ridge and that holds it in place. Please let me know. It is not a perfect, but much better than there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ashir Aley Casual Embroidered Mexican Peasant Cotton White Vintage Blouse, Medium Petite, White; Brand: Ashir Aley; Review: This thing is huge! And it has Dolman sleeves which makes it more like a poncho than a blouse. It is huge, and has to go back. Also I was disappoined with the colors of the embroidery, they are not bright primary colors, more like oxblood and mustard tones.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ahh Bra (Large, Black); Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: Too small. I have the same brand, size, color purchased at a drugstore which fits perfectly. Go figure. The neckline is also lower on this version.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ZooShoo Classic Slip On Loafer Women's Comfortable Low Flats - Casual Penny Loafer Comfort Walking Shoe; Brand: ZooShoo; Review: These look very nice, but there is absolutely no lining in cushion inside. You are just wearing a very thin leather shell with no support or cushioning. Okay for taking photos but not for walking. It is too bad because they are adorable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: odd interlude; Author: Dean R. Koontz; Review: The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star is because, I'm not sure if I read Odd Apocalypse and Odd Interlude out of order but my brain says that Odd Interlude should of came before Odd Apocalyps. Anyway, This was a wonderful book, regardless of my idiosyncrasies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Elixir (A Templar Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Raymond Khoury Page; Review: As always Mr. Khoury has me questioning a boatload of preconceived notions on life and death. Bravo, sir! I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to his next endeavor. I kind of had an idea of what the Elixir was but I really didn't find out until the end and Mr. Koury kept me on my toes, with his style, through-out the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vengeance of a Witch; Author: Visit Amazon's Suza Kates Page; Review: I'm enjoying this series and can't wait for the final show down. Ms. Kates puts a wonderful spin on covens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Atlantis World (The Origin Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's A. G. Riddle Page; Review: A.G. Riddle did a wonderful job of tying his story up in this, the last book of his trilogy. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to reading more by this author. I definitely recommend this, read, to all Science Fiction buffs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AN Innocent Client (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: Mr. Pratt's characterization and writing style hooked my interest, immediately. I enjoyed this book immensely and will continue to read Mr. Pratt's books. I really like the genre and although he's no Grissom, his writing holds up, to this genre, admirably. Keep up the good work Mr. Pratt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In Good Faith (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: Mr. Pratt is developing his characters, wonderfully. Nothing negative to say, really.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Echo 90152Y Repower Tune-Up Kit; Brand: ECHO; Review: Product as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honda GENUINE OEM Harmony II HRR216 (HRR2169PKA) (HRR2169VKA) Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Engines AIR FILTER CLEANER ELEMENT; Brand: Honda; Review: Product is as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honda Genuine OEM Harmony II HRR216 (HRR2169VKA) (HRR2169VLA) (HRR2169VYA) Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Engines Drive V-Belt; Brand: Honda; Review: Product is as described.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honda 42710-VE2-M02ZE Walk-Behind Mower Rear Wheel; Brand: Honda; Review: Product is as described. No Complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Husqvarna 545112101 Air Filter, Pack Of 3; Brand: Husqvarna; Review: Product is as described. No Complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Whitemoor House B B; City: Lyndhurst New Forest National Park Hampshire Hampshire England; Review: We spent a lovely 2 nights at this bed and breakfast. On arrival we were offered drinks and biscuits, followed by some great advice on where to eat and walk/cycle. The rooms were of good size, with good quality furniture. The location was ideal for us, being only a short walk into town and a quick cycle to the nearest cycle routes. I would really recommend this B & B.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloud19 Panwa; City: Cape Panwa Phuket; Review: What a wonderful hotel! We chose this hotel as it was a little way out from all the touristy areas of Phuket, but close enough for us to drive to where we wanted to get to. Most days we had the pool to ourselves. On our last day it was the busiest, with 2 other couples. The room was lovely. We had a kitchenette and an outdoor bath, which we sat in to watch the sunset. The staff were very attentive and helped us in every way possible. The view for breakfast and dinner was absolutely stunning. People do not believe the photos we took are real! We would love to return to this hotel again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marylanza Suites Spa; City: Playa de las Americas Arona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We stayed at the Marylanza hotel in mid July. We were worried when we arrived as we had read many negative reviews. Our hearts sank when we arrived in the middle of the night and realised that the view from our room was a roundabout and that we had a broken air con button. HOWEVER.... When we went to reception in the morning, they repaired the button within the hour and we barely stayed in the room opting to either be by poolside, at the beach or at the hotel bar. I'm sure we could have moved rooms if we had requested, but we didn't bother. When I did sit out on the balcony, I was quite happy and realised that I could not be seen by pedestrians, just the cars as they quickly drove past. There was a tremendous variety of food choices for all 3 meals. We opted to have lunch in the restaurant opposed to the pool bar most days as it was cooler in there. I am a very picky eater and always found lots to eat. The room itself was very spacious and cool, although as said earlier we spent very little time in there. There are plenty of sunbeds, however as with most hotels, there is a lot of reserving. As the saying says, if you can't beat them, join them. One swimming pool is much busier than the other. We opted to sit near the unheated pool as it was quieter. It usually took a minute or 2 for me to get into, but once in it was lovely. There is also a small pool for toddlers and small children. We walked to the beach most days. The nearest beach we did not like (turning right at the roundabout) so we went left to the other beach, which had lovely white sand. Luckily my partner is good with his directions and worked out a short cut which meant we could walk to the beach in 15 mins (walking very slowly). The safe was 18 Euros for 1 week, which seems standard compared to other hotels we have been to. We booked late check out for 4:00 which cost 24 Euros. Please don't believe all the reviews, go with an open mind and you'll have a great time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chalet Hotel Moris; City: Val d Isere Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We spent a week at the Moris over New Year and I already knew of it's reputation because my partner had been many times before. It was actually much better than expected! On arrival all our bags were taken directly from the coach to our rooms, which was lovely. I've been to 4 star hotels where we've had to take our own bags up! It's a lovely small hotel where you get to know quite a few of the guests from sitting with them during breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. It would appear that many of the guests return year after year, with some staying for the whole season! The food is of an excellent standard. During dinner, there are always 3 choices for starter, main course and dessert. Afternoon tea is a winner too! After a hard day on the slopes, there's soup, cakes, nibbles, bread... Yum! The staff are all very friendly and will always help if asked. There is always somebody around to chat to, especially at the hotel bar. The rooms are basic, but after a days skiing, all you need is a bed and a duvet! You can hear the bar below's music which generally finishes at one am. The Moris supplies earplugs but we've generally been too tired by the time we get to bed to let it keep us awake. They offer ski hosting for 4 and a half days a week, which my partner participated in and really enjoyed. So, if you're looking for luxury this isn't the place to go, but if you're looking for a good time, in a place with an excellent atmosphere and basic comforts, then come here! We shall be back next season for 2 weeks and I'm already looking forwards to it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rest Detail Hotel Hua Hin; City: Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Province; Review: We came here for our honeymoon and had a room with an outdoor bath. The food was amazing and pretty reasonably priced. Neither of us could fault breakfast-it was delicious! The cocktails were brilliant! And we tried many of them. The room itself was very spacious and we liked the way we could completely open out the bathroom so that it became part of the room. The views were lovely. We had a few walks on the beach but wouldn't swim in due to bits of glass we found and slight roughness of the sea. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. We used the free taxi twice to go into town. The night market is brilliant! HOWEVER we will NOT be returning due to the incident which occurred as we were leaving and getting in our taxi to the airport. We had to wait whilst the staff checked the room, which we assumed was to check the mini bar and state of the room. We were wrong.! They were searching for the complimentary slippers which were in the room. We explained that the 2nd pair were in one of the cupboards. They could not locate them, even though there were only a few cupboards to look in. So at 3:30 in the MORNING we had to go upstairs with a member of staff and open the cupboard to prove that the slippers were in there! We were not impressed firstly because it does imply, as another reviewer has said, that the slippers were for more than one person - not very hygienic and secondly that they didn't believe that the slippers were in the room, or check in ALL the cupboards and so make us return to the room to PROVE they were there! What a shame as it has ruined our memories of this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Doron; City: Meribel Les Allues Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: We stayed on the second floor, a killer after a day of skiing. The hotel was adequate, although needed a little tlc. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a bit of a let down, a bugger selection of cereal would have been nice. We visited the restaurant and the food was just amazing! What a shame they are so quiet. We would willing come back to the Doron, just to visit their restaurant!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passy Eiffel Hotel; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Our first impressions of the hotel were good, a nice frontage and a lovely reception. However, the receptionist made us feel a little like we were inconveniencing her. She was on the phone, speaking rather abruptly (I feel) to an English caller. Once finished, she said 'bonjour' to us and before we could respond, she sorted through some papers then answered another call. Finally, she sorted out our room. We had a lovely room with a road view. The room itself was good but it was a little hot. We went out for the day/evening, but when returned for the night, the room was boiling. The air conditioning didn't work so we opened the window, which mean a loud night of noise from the passing traffic. We spoke to the receptionist in the morning. But she brushed it off saying the central heating was on because the weather kept changing (it was 18oC+ all weekend!) and so the air conditioning had been switched off. So for a second night we endured the heat and noise. Location-wise the hotel was perfect, a few restaurants down the road, a patisserie more or less next door and the metro a very short walk away. If the rude female receptionist left, we would return, but otherwise we shall be avoiding this hotel when we return to Paris, which is a shame as it was a nice little hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tollgate Farm Caravan and Camping Park; City: Perranporth Cornwall England; Review: We stayed in a pod during a very windy weekend in May. We were welcomed and given all the information we needed - very helpful. Our pod was very nice and an excellent hid - out from the wind. We spent our days exploring the area with the dogs and generally relaxing. It was lovely to get back to the pod and watch a bit of TV before we cooked dinner on our BBQ. We had a lovely weekend and will be returning in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neilson Aeolian Village Beachclub; City: Skala Eresou Lesbos Northeast Aegean Islands; Review: Well what can I say? What a brilliant week. Due to travel sickness I had to go at the front of the coach. Neilson had made a comment of this and made it happen! They even put us on the smaller coach both ways (It had always been a battle to get front seats on Mark Warner on previous holidays). We arrived at the hotel and went to lunch. The food all week was such a good standard. Breakfast was the same every day but there was so much choice (although I did hope for hash browns every day, it never happened). Lunch and dinner were varied - I loved the Mexican night! When it poured with rain, they had their backup plan when it came to meals and activities, and the manager was there to do her bit! The staff were very friendly and we had some good chats. There appeared to be good staff moral. The manager Denise is doing an amazing job. The pool is freezing! Not many people actually ventured into it every day for a swim. I managed 1 day after a lot of screaming! Water sports were good, my husband partook in the sailing course and really enjoyed it. The cycling was very good also. Overall, a very recommended hotel. My own problem is the transfer time - at least 2 hours - which with travel sickness is not good. But if you don't suffer, it's worth the coach drive!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neilson Aeolian Village Beachclub; City: Skala Eresou Lesbos Northeast Aegean Islands; Review: We're back from a great holiday! Couldn't have wished for anything more...apart from another week. We were really grateful of the childcare, my eldest had a great time making friends and doing fun activities whilst we got to relax/join in activities. Childcare really cared for my 2 children and made sure they were happy. High tea choices were good with a variety of options. Everything was clean and tidy although the pool wasn't cleaned for the past few days - there appeared to be a napkin in the kids pool a few days before we left, it was broken into much smaller pieces when we left. There was also a few pieces of other natural rubbish on the pool floor. The other thing we noted were that there were a few less offerings of water activities than there were when we came a few years ago (my husband kept the weekly planner last time!) We are already planning a return next year although can't agree on one week or 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Center Parcs Woburn Forest; City: Bedford Bedfordshire England; Review: I've got to admit I was sceptical. I don't like cold, wet, foresty holidays with lots of walking. Well that's what I thought any way. It turns out I was wrong. To discover there were proper paths and not dirt tracks was a revelation! We chose Woburn as it was smaller and there was plenty for my 2 year old and 10 month old to do. The executive lodge - perfect! Clean, tidy and perfectly positioned. My 2 year old was absolutely fascinated by the birds which came to the patio to eat the bird food we'd put down - Robins, blue tits and pheasants. The chalk board was brilliant - it kept my 2 year old entertained for hours! The cleaner was brilliant. She arrived just as we were arriving back at the lodge to put the boys down for their nap. We asked that she didn't clean today - we would pick nap over clean lodge any day! She asked what time we would like her the next day and I believe she came at that time (she was gone by the time we came back). The pool area - very much aimed at young children, which was perfect for us. My boys loved the pool area. My eldest has left with so much confidence towards water. The lockers are tricky to use the first time. Took us 15 minutes to finally sort a fault - one strap was registered to a locker the other side of the changing room. Aerial Adventures - very good, however I hit my lower back on the first zip wire. Be aware if you go backwards to the cargo net you will hit your back on the wood. Both my husband and I did this. Massage - very nice. Too short. Will book a longer one next time. Cafe Rouge - good food which arrived quickly. Creche at Activity Den - my boys loved it. They both settled quickly. The staff were very welcoming. We booked 2 sessions. My rather shy 2 year old ran into the room the second time because he was so excited to return. It just showed how happy he was there. So we've gone from just getting through this holiday to actually wanting to return. We're looking at dates for next year already. We can't wait!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neilson Messini Beachclub; City: Messini Messenia Region Peloponnese; Review: I visited for 2 weeks with my husband and young children. Decor and layout of rooms takes a little (a lot) of getting used to. Equipment was Great, especially the huge selection of bikes and multiple tennis courts. Kids care was well run and my boys had an absolute ball. My eldest is still talking about his nannies 2 weeks later. Food was good but lunch was a bit repetitive towards the end of the second week. High tea also had a good selection. They were also great with my youngest dietary requirements and they went above and beyond to cater for him. He didn't have a reaction for 2 weeks which was great. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We had a few niggles and all was sorted. It's not my favourite Neilson holiday but is a close second. We may well be back in a year or 2 - we have other Neilson resorts to visit first!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neilson Vounaki Beachclub; City: Palairos Aetolia Acarnania Region West Greece; Review: We've done quite a few Neilson holidays now. It was a lovely holiday, great location, lovely location and good staff. Food: a good variety. We didn't get bored with the choices. A few days had limited 'good' food but we never went hungry. Childcare: The best so far. The childcare building was great. We only used Sea Urchins but the children loved it. My eldest never wanted to leave so went to kids care more than we anticipated. To make up for it my youngest decided to not use it much. Beach: Beach was nice. My only gripe was that there was not as much equipment as other resorts. 8 beginner windsurfs fpr more than 12 in the learn to windsurf lessons is a bit poor. Tennis: we loved the tennis. Josh is great. We met him on our last holiday ad it's lovely to see he's been promoted. Pools: Very cold but we were prepared and had wetsuits for the boys. They didn't complain and were often in the pool for hours at a time. Overall it was a lovely holiday. I fully recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Cadenabbia; City: Cadenabbia di Griante Lake Como Lombardy; Review: I must admit, reading the other reviews I was worried about our stay. I'm very picky and was concerned that I'd hate it. However, I'm pleased to report that we had a wonderful stay. Room: we booked a quadruple room for my husband, myself and two young boys. We had a garden view on the first floor, which we were more than happy about. It was also close to the small play area. The room was of a good size and the bathroom adaquate (although I did slip in the bath). Pool: My boys love being in water and loved the pool. Restaurant: food was good. There was in fact too much food. In the end we chose the buffet starter, a main course and the buffet dessert. There was lots of choice to satisfy everyone. Breakfast was also good I'd contacted the hotel by email to request to be on the same floor as family (who had booked separately) and they happily obliged. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner - 19 oz, 91164; Brand: Invisible Glass; Review: Best glass cleaner I've ever used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Stop K2952 Front Z23 Evolution Brake Kit with Drilled/Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads; Brand: POWERSTOP; Review: Perfect Fit for 2007 Tundra, Much better than the factory rotors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TracRac TracONE Universal Truck Rack- Black; Brand: TracRac; Review: Great racks but beware of the truck tool box mounting kit. See my review there. The mounting brackets reduce the width of your truck bed and may not fit your exiting truck tool box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genuine Toyota 90075-60060 Socket Plug; Brand: Toyota; Review: Perfect Fit for 2007 Tundra; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Husky Liners 2nd Seat Floor Liner (Footwell Coverage) Fits 15-18 F150 SuperCrew; Brand: Husky Liners; Review: Perfect Fit on 2016 XLT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dee Zee DZ43204 Tailgate Assist Shock; Brand: Dee Zee; Review: Kinda of slow, should've put up that little extra and got the Ford one. But it is an easy install and does the job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chrome Battery YTX7A-BS High Performance Power Sports Battery; Brand: Chrome Battery; Review: So far so good and a perfect fit; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
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Title: No. 66 Fig & Mimosa - 2oz. Trapp Votive Candle; Brand: Trapp; Review: smells wonderful and lasted a good long time and it permiated a large area with the sent..it was a great purchace; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casabella 4-1/2-Inch Square Silicone Microegg Cooker, Orange; Brand: Casabella; Review: too big for one egg, two was okay but stuck to silicone... also very hard to latch and close.. threw it in garbage; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trapp Signature Home Collection No. 24 Wild Currant Poured Scented Candle, 7-Ounce; Brand: Trapp; Review: love the smell, burns a long time.. I love it, a great gift and keep one for yourself or several; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mastrad A64601 Top Chips Maker and Slicer Set; Brand: Mastrad; Review: l sliced a sweet potatoe and it burned, have to watch very carefully..fun but takes time and easier to buy them at the store.. makes so little at a time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norpro (996) Silicone Microwave Double Egg Poacher, Red; Brand: Norpro; Review: when you finally get the timing down on this product you'll be so very very happy with it.. I use it daily and do 59 seconds for two eggs.. enjoy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Wax Flameless Candle Set w/Dual Timer Feature and Remote Control - Duracell Batteries Included - Set of 6; Brand: Northern International; Review: all I can say is wonderful easy and beautiful... thanks It was great having the batteries included I could see how they worked right away.. awesome I love the 10 hr. they are hard to fine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polder 526-05 Cook’s 60-Minute Timer with Magnet Back and 36-Inch Lanyard, Chrome; Brand: Polder; Review: not setting kitchen on fire anymore; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones; Brand: Sony; Review: These headphones are just 'ok'. the sound is ok, but they are a little flimsy and don't stay in place very well. They are not what I was expecting. The price was cheap, so I guess you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster CITMBK-8 Medium Diameter Black Cable-It Wire Management System (8 feet); Brand: Monster; Review: This product is perfect for wrapping up all those cords. I ordered 2 and it's just what I needed to clean up the clutter; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Itoya 8 x 10" Art Profolio Evolution Presentation & Display Book (1); Brand: ITOYA; Review: Just the right photo book book to store all those 8x10 school photos of the kids! I wanted a good thin lightweight book/album to store the kids school photos, I didn't want to use a bulky photo album.....this is just the right thing. Well worth whatever price it is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 16GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDHC Memory Card With Adapter- SDSDQUAN-016G-G4A [Old Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Fast shipping, good price. Perfect memory card for video and pictures. Will buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4K Action Camera,Wewdigi HE9000 4K Sports Action Camera Ultra HD 30m Waterproof WiFi 16MP DV Camcorder 170 Degree Wide 2; Brand: Wewdigi; Review: Love the detail! Looks like the 'Punishner' icon/photo. It has more than one use/function. Bottle opener, screwdriver, key chain. I'll need to look up other uses. It is just a little bit longer than a key, slim. I purchased for a Xmas gift for son I'll review feel feedback after Christmas; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Laird Superfood Coffee Creamer Original | Non-Dairy | Paleo | Gluten Free | Vegan | Soy Free; Brand: Laird Superfood; Review: Amazing coconut taste Super creamy Delicious Consistent Delighful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt, 2lbs Extra-Fine Grain; Brand: Sherpa Pink; Review: Huge savings Excellent salt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakanto Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup, 1 Net Carb (Maple Syrup, 13 oz); Brand: Lakanto; Review: Does the work. Strong flavor though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeremiah's Pick Coffee Organic Water Processed Dark Roast Decaf Ground Coffee, 10-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3); Brand: Jeremiah's Pick Coffee Co.; Review: Loved this product. Couldnt make it this far cutting caffeine. 28 days today doing decaf and loving it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakanto Monkfruit 1:1 Sugar Substitute | 28 oz Non GMO (Golden, 800 g); Brand: Lakanto; Review: So so Dont quite like the smell and it has too many carbs for a sugar substitute.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Bean Grass-Fed Ghee Butter by 4th & Heart, 9 Ounce, Pasture Raised, Non-GMO, Lactose Free, Certified Paleo, Keto-Friendly; Brand: 4th & Heart; Review: Blown away by the texture; taste and energy behind this ghee. Amazing for bulletproof coffee and Ketogenic Diet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Essential Thor Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Stan Lee Page; Review: Unless you are a die hard comic/Thor fan, You best avoid this book. It's good but it's tough to get into and sort of a grind to read. It is not a colored comic, It is a black and white comic, In case you are wondering (if that effects you buying the item in question). If you have never read comics or if you want to get into Thor, like me, this is definently a must grab for you. The only negative I can say about it is that it's a bit too wordy, Especially for a comic book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Paolini Page; Review: What killed Eldest for me was not just the lengthy of the book but the painfully boring plot that was incredibly slow and very tough to get through. Paolini really could have cut a good 100-200 pages from Eldest and you wouldn't have missed a thing plot wise. The only saving grace of this book was Roran's story (Eragon's cousin). His story was perfectly written and proves that Paolini has a ton of potential as a writer. If it wasn't for Roran's story, I'd hate this book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Paolini Page; Review: Slightly better than Eldest, I'll give the author that, but it's still sort of slow and the action scenes feel no where near as fluid as in the previous book. The plot takes a long while to really go any where and once again is sort of needlessly long. Still, It's an ok book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Dance with Dragons; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: Dance with Dragons got off to a good start and quickly faded as I continued reading. Around half way through I actually stopped reading it for a nearly a year because I was just so bored of it. Now that I have started it back up, It's quickly picked back up and it's surprisingly starting to become good again. I still feel that GRRM and his editor could have easily taken out another 100+ pages though. There are far too many filler pages that offer nothing to the book and they made it needlessly long in my opinion. Still, It's a pretty solid read but no where near worth the wait.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Cards (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: I got into the series because I am a fan of George R.R. Martin. Originally I thought the Wild Card series would be a collection of short stories done by various authors, Boy was I wrong. The Wild Card series takes place just after world war 2. A deadly virus, The Wild Card virus, arrives from an alien planet and naturally we fail to contain it and it's released over New York city. It kills thousands and those it doesn't kill, It transforms. There are aces with end up with Superman like powers and there are jokers, Nasty looking creatures who are often treated like trash. There are other classifications but those are the main ones in this book. Anyways, Wild Cards 1 tells us the story of how people deal with the virus and how it effects the world around them. Personally, I think it's a fantastic book. Highly original and written by a great team of authors, Including George R.R. Martin himself. I would highly recommend it, Especially if you are a fan of George R.R. Martin or a fan of science fiction in general. Mind you though it's incredibly different from the Song of Ice and Fire series but it's just as great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sandman (1988-) #1 eBook; Author: NEIL GAIMAN; Review: Never read a comic book, Just never was into that sort of thing. So I decided to give this comic a shot since it was free and I have heard rather good things about the series. That being said, I did not like this comic at all. It was incredibly confusing, I had absolutely no idea what was going on the entire time. The story jumped back and forth constantly and had not explained a single thing. It was just really hard to get into. I would not recommend it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: Pretty exactly the same as how I felt about the first one. Not as much mystery as the first book had and the book itself was filled with a lot of useless information/details that you didn't really need to know in order to keep the book moving. It doesn't make it a bad book, It just gives the book a much faster pace then the previous one. I am disappointed with the failure to merge the plot and sub-plot together. It seems that the sub plot was completely forgotten mid way into the book and was not picked up again until the final pages. Mind you that the sub plot was not that good in the first place so you are not missing much. The plot itself made the book some-what interesting and it was enjoyable to read and good enough to make you want to keep reading. As for the characters, This book is where they start to go off in a completely different direction from the tv show True Blood. I really like how the new characters were introduced and honestly, I felt they were far better in the books than in the tv show. Surprisingly, They were far more complex than I thought they would be. I figured they would be far more one dimensional because of the genre and how most people portray vampires. The author did a rather good job at how she portrayed them in the books. One of the worst things about the book though is that it can get a bit too descriptional and wordy when it comes to tedious things, Such as items of clothing. It's not bad enough where you'd want to stop reading, but it does get a little bit on your nerves at times, To the point where you just want to get on with the plot. Other than that, It's your typical trashy vampire romance novel. Not saying that it'd bad, but it is what it is so there is no point in exaggerating it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Living Dead in Dallas (Sookie Stackhouse) By Charlaine Harris; Author: -Author-; Review: Pretty exactly the same as how I felt about the first one. Not as much mystery as the first book had and the book itself was filled with a lot of useless information/details that you didn't really need to know in order to keep the book moving. It doesn't make it a bad book, It just gives the book a much faster pace then the previous one. I am disappointed with the failure to merge the plot and sub-plot together. It seems that the sub plot was completely forgotten mid way into the book and was not picked up again until the final pages. Mind you that the sub plot was not that good in the first place so you are not missing much. The plot itself made the book some-what interesting and it was enjoyable to read and good enough to make you want to keep reading. As for the characters, This book is where they start to go off in a completely different direction from the tv show True Blood. I really like how the new characters were introduced and honestly, I felt they were far better in the books than in the tv show. Surprisingly, They were far more complex than I thought they would be. I figured they would be far more one dimensional because of the genre and how most people portray vampires. The author did a rather good job at how she portrayed them in the books. One of the worst things about the book though is that it can get a bit too descriptional and wordy when it comes to tedious things, Such as items of clothing. It's not bad enough where you'd want to stop reading, but it does get a little bit on your nerves at times, To the point where you just want to get on with the plot. Other than that, It's your typical trashy vampire romance novel. Not saying that it'd bad, but it is what it is so there is no point in exaggerating it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Portraits of His Children; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: The plot involves a some-what famous author having a huge blow out with his only child, his daughter, and in the aftermath of said blow out, She starts sending him portraits of characters from his books. There is of course much more to the plot then I have made it out to be but I want to avoid spoilers. It's so different from the other books/short stories that George R.R. Martin has put out and I really like that. I love when an author goes out of their element and completely nails it. While Thrones fans maybe a bit put off considering how different it is from the Song of Ice and Fire series, I would still highly recommend it. It's a fantastic short story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: The plot is the most interesting of the series so far because it provides a better in-depth look at the vampire world and the supernatural world in general that the previous books did not offer. The characters also benefit from the plot as well. The main characters become more like-able, The newly introduced characters are very like-able as well, and the sub-characters have a bigger presence as well. The villains of Club Dead are the best the series has to offer so far. The biggest flaw of the book is would involve Sookie's relationship with Bill. There is a certain graphic act that happens between the two of them that is sort of brushed off in this book as if nothing happened. Also, similar to the previous books, feature quite a few annoying and pointless details that are really unneeded. Aside from that, It's been a pretty solid book overall and is by far the best in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Dragon: The Hero, the Sword and the Dragons (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Halloran Page; Review: There is a reason why this book is free. While it does show some promise, some originality, it's not as well written as it should be. Also, It's sort of confusing as well and I could definitely see younger readers becoming lost as well. Another flaw is that it's a bit too short, I think adding a few more pages to flesh out the story and the characters would have done the book some justice as well. Overall, I think some potential is there for a decent fantasy book but the writing really needs to improve because it really hurt this book in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Everflame; Author: Visit Amazon's Dylan Lee Peters Page; Review: Really didn't care for it. Sort of tough to get into and a real drag to read. Not to mention that it's about bears...yeah bears. Sort of a killer for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Journey to the Centre of the Earth; Author: Visit Amazon's Jules Verne Page; Review: Read the book because I saw the movies, Couldn't even get past the first chapter. Incredibly boring and too descriptive as well, Really slow paced as well and it sort of ruins the book. Also it was terribly translated, There are quite a few grammar mistakes that are confusing and a bit laughable as well. I would not recommend it, Even if it is free.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beowulf (Signet Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Anonymous Page; Review: I stopped reading Beowulf after a few pages because the way it was written is just too "old" for me. I wish it was re-written and adjusted for more modern times because I hate having to sit and read through the same page for 4-5 minutes to make sure I completely understand what they are saying. Can't say that I'd recommend this book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead to the World (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Charlaine Harris Page; Review: I really like the plot line in this one, It's easily the best one they've had so far. Entertaining villain, despite not seeing much of her, and conflict in-between to keep you interested through out. I like how well the characters have developed in this book but I am disappointed that Sookie herself has not grown as a character, She is still very one dimensional. Aside from that, It's a pretty good book. If there was any one book that kept you interested in the series, It's this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frankenstein (Collins Classics); Author: Mary Shelley; Review: Just couldn't get into it. Not saying that it's a bad book but I just didn't care for how the story was told through letters, It turned me off the book. But that's just me, I am sure others would like it if they give it a chance.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Superman (1987-2006) #1 eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's John Byrne Page; Review: Poorly written, Stupid and generic story, and needlessly pervy (love the panel with the fat guy turning to check out some hot girl's ass). Don't bother with it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superman; Author: Louise Simonson; Review: Not that bad of a comic, Certainly manages to keep your interest. I just wished that it had ended better. Still, Wouldn't mind getting more if they were free/cheap.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Animal Man (1988-1995) #1 eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Grant Morrison Page; Review: It's ok. The guy basically can use the powers of animals but I guess they only last roughly 30 minutes before he needs to "recharge" them. He has super strength and speed though, Those seem to be permanent though. It's not terrible but it's tough to see what kind of villains he'd be dealing with though. I don't think it'd be the kind of series that I'd want to read on a constant basis. Would love for them to post issue 2 for free, I think that'd really help determine if I want to continue reading or not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Housemates; Author: Visit Amazon's Iain Rob Wright Page; Review: Poorly tries to combine series like Saw and Hostel in a way that is not only flat out laughable but painfully predictable as well. Don't even bother with it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blackest Night #0 eBook; Author: Geoff Johns; Review: Pretty solid comic overall, Wouldn't mind getting the next book because it seems to be a rather interesting series. It's sort of annoying having to deal with real small text on a couple of the pages and trying to zoom on the panel to read it, which is surprisingly difficult to do. Overall though, For a free comic I'd certainly recommend it. On a side note, Love how they explain each group of Lanterns during the final pages of the comic, Showing the emotion they represent, their strengths and weaknesses, and who is in each group. Really informative, Especially for those not really familiar with the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments); Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: Painfully slow, Unoriginal, and uninteresting. So hard to like this book when the characters and the plot are so generically stale. It's a pathetically laughable book that is not worth wasting your time on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern (2011-) #1 eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: Doesn't explain enough of how Hal got the ring and how he grew up and became the lantern. Very disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Dark Knight (2012-2013) #1 (Legends of the Dark Knight (2012- )) eBook; Author: Damon Lindelof; Review: It was certainly interesting but it's gonna be tough to get into because it seems that each issue may end up being just a one shot thing, One short story and issue. No real complaints about that but I doubt die hard readers will like it. Also, Didn't care much for the art either. Overall, It's free so why not give it a chance but I didn't care for it much.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Adventures of Superman (2013- ) #1 eBook; Author: Jeff Parker; Review: Loved the art but the story was very unoriginal and is something I have seen dozens of times before in films. Reminded me a lot of the story line from Iron Man 3. It's the lack of originality that hurts it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman Beyond 2.0 (2013- ) #1 (Batman Beyond 2.0 (2013- ) Graphic Novel) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Kyle Higgins Page; Review: Solid through out but what really made it worth while was the ending. Made me real interested in picking up the next one. Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Beyond 2.0 (2013- ) #1 eBook; Author: Christos N. Gage; Review: Very poor story line that is far more confusing than enjoyable. The art is so-so and when they mean 2.0, They mean pretty much every original Justice League character is gone. Sort of sucks lol.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gen 2; Author: Shige Nakamura; Review: Again, Just did not care for it and couldn't get into. If anything, The second book is worst than the first.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Flashpoint Batman Knight Of Vengeance #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Azzarello Page; Review: Did not care much for the design of it nor did I care much for the story either. For a free comic, It's worth checking out, but I wouldn't recommend buying the full thing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saga #1; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian K. Vaughan Page; Review: The plot could have been a little smoother and could have featured a back-story of some kind for the main characters. I like how it runs for 40+ pages instead of the standard 20 that single issue comics seem to go at. Overall, I wouldn't mind continuing the series but instead of buying it issue by issue, I'd just buy the volume sets.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Y, the Last Man Vol. 5.; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian K. Vaughan Page; Review: Seems interested enough but this 1 comic alone doesn't justify buying the second. If they offered the second and/or the third for free so I could gain more story and see the direction the comic would go, I'd probably consider buying.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates from Outer Space #1 (1); Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Rose Gedris Page; Review: Poorly drawn and painfully boring. I downloaded it in hopes of some smut, There wasn't any, so don't bother with it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twilight Lady, Vol. 1 (Urban Paranormal Fantasy Graphic Novel) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake J.K. Chen Page; Review: It's one of those crap 3D animated looking comics that flat out looks like garbage and pretty much kills it for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Batman Beyond (1999) #1 eBook; Author: Hillary Bader; Review: If you have seen the first episode of the show, You have read this comic. Aside from that, It's a far too short to enjoy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Hush - Volume One; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeph Loeb Page; Review: Poorly uses a lot of classic characters, Uninteresting plot, and the ending is god freaking awful. I would not recommend it at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red Lanterns Vol. 1: Blood and Rage (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Milligan Page; Review: First off, I know little of the Lantern series outside of a few generic Green Lantern facts. Never read any comics them because I never knew where to start, I am the kind of guy that wants to start from the beginning. So naturally, being interested in the Lantern groups, I decided to check this out. It's a great volume, No doubt about that. Solid art design, Good dialogue, and it focuses on a small group of characters (mainly Atrocitus, the head of the Red Lantern corp). Unlike most comics I've checked out, There is very little clutter on the pages and it is easy to understand and read. It's a great introduction for those who know nothing of the series or the Red Lantern corp but want to get into it. I'd highly recommend it and I will happily check out the next two volumes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern, Vol. 1: Sinestro (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: I am new to the series so I figured like the other New 52 comics, It's re-tell the origins of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern and go from there. Sadly it's not an origin story and is really a continuation from a previous story line under the New 52 name. That being said, I had no issue with the volume itself nor the story aside from one big thing - There is no back story. You don't know how Hal lost his ring nor why the Guardians thought it was best that Sinestro become a green lantern again. You are just thrown into it with no explanation and I hate that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Lanterns Vol. 2: The Death of the Red Lanterns (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Milligan Page; Review: Continuing the story from Volume 1, The entire story from star to finish is not only interesting but entertaining as well. Not to mention far more gory than the previous volume. The only bad thing about it is the so-so ending. Aside from that, It's worth reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter (4 Volumes set); Author: Visit Amazon's J. K. Rowling Page; Review: The new covers look great, I love how the spines together form Hogwarts, and it also comes in a nice box as well. It's a great special edition set to have if you have a die hard HP fan in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Lanterns Vol. 3: The Second Prophecy (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Milligan Page; Review: Volume 3 lacks the compelling story that the previous volumes had. Ruined by needless sub-plots, such as Rankorr dealing with his loss of humanity, and hurt by a pace that is so fast that it takes all the enjoyment out of the story. It's just really disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: The new covers look great, I love how the spines together form Hogwarts, and it also comes in a nice box as well. It's a great special edition set to have if you have a die hard HP fan in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: The new covers look great, I love how the spines together form Hogwarts, and it also comes in a nice box as well. It's a great special edition set to have if you have a die hard HP fan in your life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Francis Manapul Page; Review: My biggest complaint about this volume is that it doesn't really do well enough to reboot the character. The main story isn't that interesting and will bore you to tears. It's poorly written and unoriginal.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd Volume 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Duane Swierczynski Page; Review: Rather short, The plot jumps all over the place and never finishes a story before jumping to the next one. Sort of disappointing because I really like Judge Dredd as a character and this really does not do him justice.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twelve Plays by Shakespeare (Dover Thrift Editions); Author: William Shakespeare; Review: First off, Very happy that the 12 players are each a separate book instead of one giant one. They come in a pretty average box, Nothing special but it works well enough. I'd recommend it if you are a fan and are looking for his most important works at one low price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time Volume 1; Author: Scott Tipton; Review: Doesn't really do a good enough job at bringing the Doctors to life outside of the first one. The stories are a bit slow and uninteresting as well. Can't say I'd recommend going out of your way to read it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 1: The Trench (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: The art work is good and so is the dialogue but the plot jumps all over the place. I wish it were a true origin story, which after reading comic 0 started off as rather interesting. Instead of just throw you into a new story with no explanation of the characters nor their back story. Even then the story in this volume is not that satisfying. Overall though, It's certainly better than most New 52 stuff that I have read and it could have been great if they focused on the promising back story in comic 0 instead. Still, It's worth checking out if you want a re-imagined version of Aquaman.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman, Vol. 2: The Others (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: The story was far better than the first volume and it was a pretty good read. I'm glad I kept reading after the disappointing first volume because this more than makes up for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Justice League, Vol. 1: Origin (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: Over the course of the 6 comics, We are introduced to all the characters (Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Cyborg) and are given a pretty generic introduction as to how the Justice League forms. A few of the jokes through out, such as Green Lantern ripping on Batman for having no super powers, swing and miss and the plot isn't all that interesting. Still, I'd be willing to give the second volume a shot because this one did come off as promising.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Justice League, Vol. 2: The Villain's Journey (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: The art work is great and all, It's just that the story was rather boring and uninteresting and it ended sort of...crappy. Doesn't mean I'll give up on it though because it's one of few New 52 comics that I can actually stomach reading. I'd be willing to give volume 3 a shot but it's not improved, I think I'll stop reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52) (Batman (DC Comics Paperback)); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Snyder Page; Review: A good reboot for Batman and one of few good stories from the New 52 line. It's a little slow at first but becomes much more interesting as you progress through the 7 issues. I can't wait to read volume 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 2: The City of Owls (The New 52) (Batman: the New 52!); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Snyder Page; Review: Issues 8-11 were a nice wrap up of the Court of Owls story line, Issue 12 was needless though and sort of stupid, but I did like the Annual Issue 1 about Mr. Freeze and his back story. Overall, It's been a pretty solid volume on par with the first one. The only bad thing about it being Issue 12.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family (The New 52) (Batman: the New 52!); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Snyder Page; Review: While the dialogue can be rather boring at times, The volume as a whole was a rather good and a fitting end to the Joker's story arc. So far, I've enjoyed this New 52 of Batman and I'd definitely recommend checking it out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin, Vol. 1: Born to Kill (The New 52); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: It was a bit slow to start out with but by the end of the eight comic (the volume contains issues 1-8, not 1-6), I couldn't wait to pick up the next one. I'd definitely recommend checking it out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern Vol. 2: The Revenge of Black Hand (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Geoff Johns Page; Review: The story is rather entertaining and enjoyable, It will certainly keep your interest through out. Far better than the first volume, which sort of sucked, and I hope it continues to be good through out the third.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Dark Vol. 1: In the Dark (The New 52) (Justice League (DC Comics) (paperback)); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Milligan Page; Review: Like another review said, The writers do not do that good of a job at introducing the characters, who they are, what they do, and how they got to this point. I thought that was the whole point of the New 52 line is to reboot the characters starting with their origin stories and going from there. Now as for the story itself, It's a bit slow at times for overall it's not that bad, Especially when compared to some of the other junk in the New 52 line. The characters are some-what likable but again, It all comes down to how the book is written and in the near 150 page book, They just don't do enough to really make them compelling characters. Only 1 or 2 characters really stand out from the bunch. Still, The potential is there because each character in the Justice League Dark is unique and original and this could easily turn into a good reboot of the franchise or they could ruin it. Now it all comes down to price in my opinion. It's wasn't worth buying at 15 dollars and it's not worth buying at 10. I got it on sale for 3 so I'd just wait until the price drops to 6-7 bucks before taking a chance on it or better yet borrow a copy from a friend to see if you'll like it. It's not that it's a bad comic, It's just not worth putting that much money into.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thor: Season One; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Sturges Page; Review: Pretty much the bare minimum for a story and it really doesn't offer anything different than the first Thor move did plot wise. The art is ok but could have been better. The main reason I would not recommend this though is because there is not a series, It's the own authors take on the character based on the first few comics and not based on the comics themselves, A sort of reboot really. You are better off putting your money towards something better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 1: The Midas Touch (The New 52); Author: J.T. Krul; Review: The volume as a whole is really not that bad and I wouldn't mind picking up the second one, At a cheap price mind you. My biggest complaint is that there is no back story, No explanations for the characters, It's just a flat out story and that's sort of disappointing considering it's suppose to reboot the series for a new generation of fans. They could have done a better job at the plot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: A great horror/paranormal graphic novel that is well written and designed. Got it for free for signing up for an Amazon comic book news letter and I am glad that I did. Can't wait to buy the rest of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: Head Games provide a lot of back story but also provide enough details to keep you invested and interested in what's happening next. It's not be as good as the first volume, which was fantastic, but it's still very good and well worth a 5 star review. I'd highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eldest (Inheritance, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Paolini Page; Review: First off, People need to realize that the author wrote this book when he was 17 so let's not be too critical about it. Yes, He does borrow heavily from Lord of the Rings plot wise but that did not effect me from enjoying the book. It's a pretty standard plot - Boy befriends a dragon after her egg hatches and he becomes a hero. It's not watered down like most young adult books though, Paolini has no problem writing about bloody battles through out and it caters well to both teen and adult fans. There is plenty of originality though with a vast world that is surprisingly well thought out and could easily spawn many books from it. Overall, Eragon was the first fantasy book I read as a kid and I still enjoy it to this day. I'd definitely recommend buying it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 1 (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Brian K. Vaughan Page; Review: It starts off a bit slow but once it gets started, It's actually a pretty interesting read. There is without a doubt a ton of potential due to the variety of characters and worlds they could explore through out. For 5 bucks, It's certainly worth taking a chance on. Can't wait to buy the second one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Avengers, Vol. 1: Breakout; Author: Brian Michael Bendis; Review: You don't need to know much of the previous story line to see what goes on in this book. It's actually really interesting to see characters you normally wouldn't see together form a new team and fight villains. My only issue with the comic is that there was a ton of small text that was incredibly tough to read and no matter how many times I tried to zoom in to read it, I couldn't. So they should definitely go back and re-format this thing and fix it because it is a pain. Aside from that, It's a pretty interesting story and it's definitely worth reading it, Especially when it's available for such a low price (I picked it up for 2 dollars). I definitely would considering picking up the new volume.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: While volume 3 of this lovely, addictive series isn't really all that eventful. They do add a lot of new content in the form of characters as well as keys in order to keep the plot moving along as well as setting things up for future books as well. Still a solid volume overall but you may not love it as much as the previous two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Louis Stevenson Page; Review: I just did not care for the story at all. I found it very boring and uninteresting. Simply couldn't get into it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One) (The Maze Runner Series); Author: Visit Amazon's James Dashner Page; Review: I really liked the story and I found it very easy to get attached to the characters as well. I'd definitely recommend reading it and I can't wait to get the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maze Runner. Correr o Morir / Maze Runner, Run or die (Spanish Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's James Dashner Page; Review: I really liked the story and I found it very easy to get attached to the characters as well. I'd definitely recommend reading it and I can't wait to get the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: My first Stephen King book that I finally decided to read years after first seeing The Shining film. I actually quite like the book at first because it offered a lot more back story and it was a real interesting read. That being said, When I got to the final 100 pages, I couldn't wait for it to end. The book seemed to just drag on and on and never seemed to finish. I think King could have easily cut 20 or 30 of those last 100 pages and it would have made it a lot more enjoyable to read. So that's my biggest issue with The Shining, It just never seems to end. Over the course of it all, I went from liking it to being absolutely bored with it and counting down each page waiting for it to end. Not at all a bad book but it can be a massive bore-fest.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Amazing Spider-Man, No. 2; Author: Stan Lee; Review: The best thing about this Marvel Masterworks is that it collects Spiderman from the very beginning so you start fresh with issue 1 and are introduced to many of his classic villains such as Doctor Octopus. That alone makes it worth buying, Especially to those who are curious about the Spiderman character and want to start fresh as well as the old school fans. That being said, The one thing I do care for is that the comics are very straight forward plot wise. No real depth to them and are incredibly predictable. It also doesn't help that there are no two-part comics or a series of comics centered around a single villain, It's all just a one shot comic with a different villain each time. The dialogue also comes off as very kiddish and would easily appeal to younger readers far more than adults. Still, for 4 dollars (at least that's the price it was when I bought and the price it is as I post this review), It's too good to pass up and I would definitely recommend buying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments); Author: Visit Amazon's Cassandra Clare Page; Review: Originally intended to be a trilogy before being expanded into a series, Book 3 wraps things up in a very satisfying way that even if the series ended after 3 books, I would have been happy with it. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WWE Encyclopedia Updated & Expanded; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Shields Page; Review: First off, It features pretty much all the major stars (both old and new) in this book, Along with a brief history of them and the titles they won. They also feature recaps of the PPVs and title histories. My only issue is that it's not 100% complete, It's missing info. For example, Ultimo Dragon won the WCW Cruiserweight title twice and the WCW Television title twice. That information is not featured so of course it's sort of annoying to see such a classic wrestler get disrespected because they couldn't afford to put 2 sentences of info on a page. I hope for the next version, They don't half-ass it and leave out information. That's sort of annoying. Still, The book is still good overall and well worth buying because you do learn a lot from it. It's just frustratingly incomplete.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: James Bond 007. Casino Royale. Film Tie-In; Author: fleming-ian; Review: Having seen a good handful of Bond films I figured I might as well read one of the books. Casino Royale isn't bad but it's really tough to get into. It's pretty predictable and some-what slow as well, I would not recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CASINO ROYALE (The Ultimate James Bond Classic); Author: Visit Amazon's Ian Fleming Page; Review: Having seen a good handful of Bond films I figured I might as well read one of the books. Casino Royale isn't bad but it's really tough to get into. It's pretty predictable and some-what slow as well, I would not recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who: Fugitive Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Lee Page; Review: It's my first DW graphic novel as well and I gotta say, It was alright. The intro sort of sucked because it was so uninteresting but once that was wrapped up and after a situation with a time vortex (trying to avoid spoilers here lol), It got a lot better and it did come off as a legit DW episode so that tells you how well written it was. The art is fine as well, I just wish the doctor looked a bit more like Tennant. Overall, It's pretty solid for your standard graphic novel. A few misses but nothing that stops it from at least being some-what enjoyable though. I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to read it but if you are truly interested, It's worth checking out to see if you'd like any other graphic novels for DW.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who II Volume 2: When Worlds Collide; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Lee Page; Review: Flipped through a couple of pages and laughed very hard at the terrible art. I don't care how good (decent really) the story is, If the art sucks I won't bother with it and neither should you. This volume looks like garbage.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who II Volume 3: It Came From Outer Space (Doctor Who, Series 2); Author: Tony Lee; Review: Yet another volume ruined by the laughably bad art through out (much like volume 2). Does no one bother to check this stuff out before printing it out? Yet again, I would not recommend it at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 1: The Hypothetical Gentleman; Author: Andy Diggle; Review: A new series, A fresh start. I expected a lot better than the garbage in series 2 but sadly it's not an improvement. While the story is so-so (about what you expect from a DW graphic novel), The art is still flat out freaking awful and the quality goes all over place through out the volume. That's what ruined it for it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Big Book of Sudoku; Author: Visit Amazon's Parragon Books Page; Review: Plenty of puzzles (about 4 on each side of the page depending on what kind it is) that vary is difficulty and design. It's well worth it for 5 bucks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who Volume 3: Final Sacrifice; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Lee Page; Review: Once again, The poor story simply kills this final volume of the 10th Doctor series and is a huge disappointment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who Volume 2: Tessaract; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Lee Page; Review: It starts off interesting but quickly goes downhill to the point where you simply can not wait until it ends.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who Series 3 Volume 2: The Eye of Ashaya; Author: Andy Diggle; Review: The first of the three short stories featured in this graphic novel was rather entertaining. The second one is so-so but comes off as a bit too generic. The third one simply fails to keep me interested. Overall, It's not an awful volume but I think I would have liked it better if they expanded the first story or cut it down to two.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Injustice: Gods Among Us Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Taylor Page; Review: I bought it on sale for 3 bucks and for that price, Even up to 5 bucks, it was worth it. The story features plenty of twists and turns and as a whole it was ok. However, 20 dollars for this, Even 10, is not worth it at all. It's simply not a good enough story at all to justify the price. I will say this however, It ended in a way where I would not mind picking up the second volume should it come on sale.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: Far too fast paced, The plot was tougher to follow as well, and I hated the sunday morning comic strip design during the beginning of the book. It's by far the worst entry for a series that started off so perfectly and quickly nose dived. I think I am going to wait quite some time before buying the next one, If I bother to do so at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Children of Húrin; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: It wasn't that it was a bad book but it was painfully slow and really tough for me to get into.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hellbound Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Barker Page; Review: Started off good but it was incredibly short and added nothing that the Hellraiser film, which this book was the basis of, didn't already show. Pretty much slowly goes downhill from the start and while Barker can certainly write, I expected a bit more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Harris Page; Review: It's not that it's a bad book but more like the films that were based on it pretty much ruined it for me. Manhunter/Red Dragon film were spot on with it and features pretty much exactly the same dialogue as featured in the book. Again, Not that it's a bad book but when you already know what's coming, It takes the fun out of it. I'd definitely recommend it if you have never seen any of the Hannibal films though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Harris Page; Review: It's not that it's a bad book but more like the films that were based on it pretty much ruined it for me. Manhunter/Red Dragon film were spot on with it and features pretty much exactly the same dialogue as featured in the book. Again, Not that it's a bad book but when you already know what's coming, It takes the fun out of it. I'd definitely recommend it if you have never seen any of the Hannibal films though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Harris Page; Review: Considering how great the film was, I knew it'd be tough for the book to live up to that. It has however and it has also exceeded my expectations. Interesting from start to finish, even if you did watch the film, and goes into a lot more detail as well. A definite must buy for any Hannibal fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Harris Page; Review: Considering how great the film was, I knew it'd be tough for the book to live up to that. It has however and it has also exceeded my expectations. Interesting from start to finish, even if you did watch the film, and goes into a lot more detail as well. A definite must buy for any Hannibal fan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: Bought it in stores and it's fantastic. Tells you the whole history of Westeros as well as providing many in-depth details of the famous houses behind it. Beautiful images and really well designed book. Well worth the 35 dollars I spent on it and an absolute must have for any GoT fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Morte D'Arthur; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Malory Page; Review: Short and awkwardly written chapters that just fail to do the character any justice. I'll be keeping my eye out for better, well written work.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Puffin Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Lancelyn Green Page; Review: I enjoyed reading it because I do love the legend of King Arthur but it was very short and to the point. No exploration, No real details. It was almost as if it were a children's book. That left me the most disappointed. I guess I will just have to continue my search for a good, complete King Arthur book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Rising; Author: Visit Amazon's Pierce Brown Page; Review: Not saying that it was a bad book but to me it was painfully slow and very tough to get into. It just fails to stand out against the hundreds of books just like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Ludlum Page; Review: It's not that it's a bad book but if you have seen the movies then you have pretty much read the book. Not much difference from the film at all so it sort of ruins reading the book in my opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 2: Triple Threat (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Nocenti Page; Review: Yes, It is as bad as the reviews say it is. The story makes absolutely no sense, The art is poorly done, The whole volume is a joke. Such a shame because the first one wasn't that bad and had potential.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 3: Harrow (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Nocenti Page; Review: Honestly, It was actually a pretty enjoyable volume until you get 2/3 into it. That's when they start the whole JL stuff and I simply got bored of it. It just doesn't mix well with the rest of the volume and seems like a real cut and paste job in my opinion. And much like what happened to Volume 4, It took what could have been a pretty good volume and made it into an Ok one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 4: The Kill Machine (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Lemire Page; Review: Felt they wrapped up the story a bit too quickly, Allowed G.A. to beat the main villain of this volume far too easily after getting his "you know what" handed to him in each of the several times they fought each other. It just felt really cheap and a real waste of such a good villain. Especially when he lost pretty much everything in this volume. Also, The final comic of this volume is simply garbage. Poorly quickly, Painfully slow, and drops far too much without any build up. It turned what could have possibly been a 4 star review into a 3 star one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Damnation Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Barker Page; Review: Dark and very interested. Clive Barker is a master at writing horror and that's all you really need to know. It's a well done book and definitely worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 5: The Outsiders War (The New 52); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Lemire Page; Review: I'd say the best volume so far story wise. Really helped tie up the story arch quite nicely and had a very fitting ending. Makes me all the more interested in Volume 6 when it drops. I just hope they clean up the art a bit, It could be better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Revival (Thorndike Press Large Pring Basic); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: The book starts off a bit from the norm that King fans are use to but quickly descends into madness. The constant back and forth between Jaime and Jacobs is very entertaining and could definitely fit a movie. The ending was a little eh, Sort of disappointing considering all the build up between the final encounter of the two characters. Still, It's a very satisfying read and well worth buying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: A fitting end to the trilogy and a worthy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: A fitting end to the trilogy and a worthy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy - (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Return of the Ring, The Two; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R.R Tolkien Page; Review: A fitting end to the trilogy and a worthy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Boxed Set of 4 Books; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: A fitting end to the trilogy and a worthy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings Part 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. R. Tolkien Page; Review: A fitting end to the trilogy and a worthy read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undertaker: 25 Years of Destruction; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Sullivan Page; Review: Imagine the WWE Encyclopedia book and you are looking at a similar layout. However, This book is dedicated to the entire career of the Undertaker. It's a great book and really goes into a lot of detail into many aspects of his career. I wish they'd do it for a couple of other superstars as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1); Author: Michael Kupperman; Review: I already owned some of the books from when I was a kid but decided to re-buy the entire series for ebook because it's such a classic to me. The Bad Beginning was one of the first books I've really read and turned me onto reading as a kid. It's always gonna have a special place and is a must read in my opinion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: It's not that it was bad but Attack on Titan really does seem better fitted for an Anime series than a Graphic Novel series. The premise is interesting enough but there really isn't much of any plot or character development. Just the basic - These are the main players and this is the situation they are in sort of deal. I'd be willing to buy another volume to see if it gets any better but if it doesn't, I think I'd just end up watching the show instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Then There Were None: The World's Favourite Agatha Christie Book; Author: Illustrated by Cover Art Christie Agatha; Review: It takes a little bit to get into but once stuff starts going down, It's a hard book to put down. I've grind read so much of it so quickly because I simply could not put it down. It's a definite must buy and since this was my first Agatha Christie book, I immediately bought another book by her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: Going into it, I liked the first volume but it all depended on volume two if I was to keep reading it. Needless to say, It blew volume one out of the water and in the best way possible. Once again ending in a way that made me want to immediately buy volume three. *sigh* I have to save up my money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Being the Adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and His Squire, Egg; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: It's a collection of the Hedge Knight short stories that GRRM wrote over the years. It's the three stories mixed with beautiful illustrations that show that there is much more to Westeros than what the Song of Ice and Fire series shows. It's truly fantastic and a must read if you are a fan. The book isn't as large as it seems though, Which is a very good thing. It's slightly smaller than most standard hard covers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pokmon Deluxe Essential Handbook: The Need-to-Know Stats and Facts on Over 700 Pokmon; Author: Scholastic; Review: Honestly, Very well worth the money. It features over 700 pokemon - Their stats, Evolution forms, What moves they can learn, and a brief description about them. It's pretty cool to read though, Even for older pokemon fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hedge Knight; Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: Good story, as with the original Hedge Knight tale, but the art is weak. Everyone looks like a picture perfect model and they should be far from it. The only decent thing is that the art isn't as bad as the Game of Thrones graphic novels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sworn Sword: The Graphic Novel (A Game of Thrones); Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: The art makes the characters still look like models but at least they look good in their armor. My biggest issue is that they failed to convey the story in a good way. The Sworn Sword is an amazing story and it just really felt lacking and hard to follow in the graphic novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Casual Vacancy; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: It's cool to relive the first book through this beautiful illustrated book. My sister is a huge fan and can't wait to get her hands on this. I'm pretty much guaranteed to pre-order the second book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: It's cool to relive the first book through this beautiful illustrated book. My sister is a huge fan and can't wait to get her hands on this. I'm pretty much guaranteed to pre-order the second book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: It's a nice introduction to a very original world that I wouldn't mind exploring. However, The first volume doesn't really leave you with a good first impression. It's sort of slow, Very basic in terms of the actual plot, and can be rather cheesy at times. Especially with the ending where Bigby wraps up the case by explaining who done it and why at a huge public gathering. I'm sure it will get better as time goes on but at this point, I think a 3 star rating is fair. It's a good set up to a large world that can be explored in great detail. I just think they need to come back with a better story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cape; Author: Joe Hill; Review: It's a little shallow plot wise but the potential is there for a pretty interesting series. It's just a shame it's a one shot graphic novel. The novel is about this guy who suffers from some minor brain damage from a fall as a kid when he was playing superheroes with his brother. He grows up feeling envious because his girlfriend (his brother's love interest) leaves him, His mom sort of resents him, and his brother is a Harvard college student. While he obviously can barely hold it together and turns to drugs and alcohol to deal with his constant headaches (which is why I mention the brain damage). He ends up finding the cape he wore during the accident and the cape turns out to give him the ability to fly. He ends up using this cape to extract revenge on those he feel wronged him. The ex-girlfriend who he finds out is now in some sort of relationship with his brother, His mother for coming off as always disappointed in him and rubbing his brother's accomplishments in his face, and his brother, who stole his girlfriend and is everything he wanted to be. It's really just a tale of some pretty dark violence. It's a satisfying read and pretty interesting but Joe Hill never really goes into any major backstory or details. Which is why I'd love for him to make a sequel or something to sort of explain the history of the cape and things like that. Also, Really enjoyed the ending. It was a nice, little twist that made me want another one. Perhaps from the Brother's POV.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Volume 1: In the Shadow of Yavin; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Wood Page; Review: It's a well designed novel but I felt that the story didn't really fit with the characters Luke and Leia. At least not fit the norm that we expect from them. It's a nice continuation of the original story line and I got it for free so I can't complain much. I just didn't much care for it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 3: Storybook Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: The introduced to new characters was nice but they poorly wrapped up the previous volume in this one. The story was a bit more satisfying to read though and very hard to put down near the end of it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 2: Animal Farm; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: It was nice to see another aspect of Fable town and it was definitely an improvement over the first volume. The story started off a bit slow but wrapped up quite nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: My first Hercule Poirot book and I really enjoyed it. It was fun to try and break down the characters to see which was the killer, Always trying to stay ahead of the book and figure it out before the end. It was quite an enjoyable read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: The flash back by Blue Boy was a bit slow but after that, Things pick up rather quickly and end in a rather satisfying way. It's a nice continuation from the last novel and worth checking out. It's just tough to see where things are gonna go after this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 5: The Mean Seasons; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: It's a nice wrap of all the plot lines from the last novel but that's about it. It's sort of a needless stand alone novel and should have just been attached to the last one. Being totally honest, Just read the plot online and save yourself a couple of bucks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Golden Age (The Shifting Tides); Author: Visit Amazon's James Maxwell Page; Review: The plot itself is pretty generic for a fantasy novel, Flipping back and forth between the main male and female leads. I feel the author is too overly descriptive at times, not in a good way, and should have put more effort in developing the story and making it more of an interesting read. It can be rather slow at times and as other reviews said, You could very well doze off while reading it because I sure as heck nearly did. The writing itself is pretty basic and nothing spectacular. Being totally and brutally honest, Don't bother. It's not a good book and I would consider it a waste of time to read it. Not to be a douche and bash the author but I felt he should have took more time to develop the plot. Add more some intrigue to it and mystery instead of a straight forward, predictable plot. If it wasn't for getting for free with my Prime membership, I would have never bothered with it. NOTE - There are pages missing in the book. Amazon did contact me, and said they were contacting others, about the missing pages in this book. Asking which device you were using, When the missing pages started to appear. So hopefully they have a fix coming soon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 7: Arabian Nights (and Days); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: This volume is pretty much a set up for things to come. We are introduced to a lot of new Arabian fables as well as a back story to 2 new villains, The design of said story is one that I did not really care for. All in all, It's a volume used for introduction only pretty much. It features a lot of new characters but that's about it. There's no real plot advancement aside from that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fables Vol. 8: Wolves; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill Willingham Page; Review: The whole volume is mainly about Bigby going back to Snow and that's about it. There's a small splash of a story here and there about getting even with a certain someone and securing an alliance with the Giants of the beanstalk (from Jack and the Beanstalk. Yet that's restricted to pretty much the last 1/3 of the novel. Personally, I think it would have been better to slim it down and combine it with another volume. There no story to it... At least not enough to constitute a separate volume. Also what's up with this invisible child that is quite literally wind? That's such a stupid idea and should have never been put in the story. It makes no freaking sense.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: There are flashes of brilliance but for the most part, It's a very slow and drawn out book. The slowness makes it tough to read and you will without a doubt want to put it down several times when reading it because of it. The plot is pretty straight forward for a detective novel although it's certainly not predictable. I really enjoy Strike as a character as well as his assistant Robin. I think the potential is there but Rowling should go back to the drawing board for the next book. My biggest issue is the book's length. Nearly 600 pages is far too long, Especially when there's quite a bit of filler in it. She should have went for a 400-500 page length instead and it would have make for a much quicker and satisfying read. Hopefully she tries to do that for the next book. And yes I have already bought the next book. Despite my average review, I liked the characters enough to give them another shot.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boys 1: The Name of the Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: Picture Civil War mixed with Game of Thrones and this is what you get. The Boys are brought in to send these superhero gods back to earth with humility and violence. It's a great introduction and good enough to make me buy the second volume almost immediately after finishing it. Definitely worth giving a shot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boys Volume 2: Get Some Limited Edition (Boys (Hardcover)); Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: You're given a lot more story in the first volume than you were in the first but as a whole, It's pretty much on par with the first volume. We are given a nice little mystery story behind one of the heroes and the ending is quite fitting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamsongs: Volume I; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: It's not a bad collection of stories by this fantastic author. It's pretty much a lot of one off short stories, A few TV scripts thrown in too. Not a bad read but certainly not among his best works either. There are a few good stories in there (A Song For Lya, Ice Dragon) but most are sort of so-so.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boys, Vol. 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: It's honestly barely better than the previous volume. There is, once again, pretty much no plot advancement. It's just a one off sort of thing that could have been wrapped up in 2 issues but is dragged on for several more. Also seems that Ennis relies too much on the potty humor and violence, not that I am complaining because it is well done, to fill the void the lack of a real plot has left. I honestly don't think that Ennis even knows where he is going with this story and he is sort of making it up as he goes along. Honestly, It's to the point where the only reason someone would buy this is for the obscene stuff in it. Other than that, It's nothing. There's barely a plot, It's all bits and pieces, Nothing really works together. It's not terrible but I expected something better in the long haul after the promising first volume.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Boys Volume 3: Good For The Soul Limited Edition (Boys (Hardcover)); Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: The dialogue is pretty flat and there is pretty much no plot advancement. The majority of the book is about a developing romance between Hughie and Annie (Starlight) and providing backstory for the rest of the Boys. Honestly, Just read a summary of it and move on. You are missing nothing with this volume. Nothing happens.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls: Inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd; Author: Visit Amazon's Patrick Ness Page; Review: I honestly just bought it after seeing a trailer for the film it's based off and I thought it had an interesting premise. Once I started the book, I didn't put it down until I finished it. I sat there for nearly 2 hours reading it and even knowing why the monster was there and how it was going to end, It did not take away from the journey at all. Truly, A Monster Calls is an untouchable book. One of the best I've ever read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coraline; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: Bought it after seeing the movie and I enjoyed it just as much. It's dark and original. Definitely one of the best books that Gaiman has done and that's saying something.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The A. B. C. Murders: A Hercule Poirot Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Not my favorite Hercule Poiror novel. The twist, as always, is enjoyable and made it worth the read but it's a very slow build up to reach that point. There was plenty of times where I just had to put it down because I was so bored of it. It's honestly just the same template as his other mysteries and nothing really out of the norm.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: It's ok for a short novella but it's not Christie at her best either. It's kind of a typical plot with a sort of predictable outcome. Not bad for a quick read but not one I would recommend either. I'd recommend Dead Man's Folly instead. It's a long version of this book and adds a bit more depth too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter Coloring Book; Author: Scholastic; Review: Very cool coloring book and plenty of epic images from the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boys Vol. 6: Self-Preservation Society; Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: The story is really so-so through out and doesn't really maintain interest. It provides some much needed backstory for a few other characters though, Which is a plus. I just wish that there was a bit more depth in the main plot.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Boys, Vol. 7: The Innocents; Author: Visit Amazon's Garth Ennis Page; Review: The story sees a little advance with Butcher testing Hughie's loyalty and more exploration into Hughie's personal life. It was a pretty solid serial. That wrapped up quite nicely. Definitely a step up over the last one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Knew this was a must read, one of money, by King so I decided to pick it up. Finished it in 2 days and loved every minute of it. It's a hard book to put down mainly because it's so fast paced and yet so interesting at the same time. You can't help but root for the main character and hope he prevails. Seriously wonderful book and highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: The quality is as good as the first book in the series. Still wonderfully illustrated and really helps bring the book alive. Expensive but well worth it due to the high quality of the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: The quality is as good as the first book in the series. Still wonderfully illustrated and really helps bring the book alive. Expensive but well worth it due to the high quality of the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: The quality is as good as the first book in the series. Still wonderfully illustrated and really helps bring the book alive. Expensive but well worth it due to the high quality of the book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe; Author: Visit Amazon's Terence Dickinson Page; Review: Very informative and certainly a must have for a beginner who is trying to break into the world of Astronomy. Well worth the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Going from point a to point b is satisfying enough but I do think they gave away the real culprit a bit too early. Not in the literal sense but you could easily guess who it is during the last few chapters. It's still an enjoyable book and I liked reading it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hallowe'En Party (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Very boring story that is filled with too many plot twists and doesn't answer everything by the end of it all. I can see why people view this story as one of the worst that Christie has done with Poirot.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Bones: Deluxe Edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Alice Sebold Page; Review: Lovely Bones starts off quite interesting and then about half way through, It just becomes a boring and slow paced novel that doesn't capitalize on it's potential. It became less about the man who killed her and more about watching every single moment of her family's life for nearly a decade. And even then they address him (the killer) as nothing more than an after-thought near the end of the book. I think that's the real issue because the things the family went through didn't feel real and didn't really convey emotions well. It just sort of happens, One crap storm after another and it all felt forced to me. Just a way to create angst for the sake of it all.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Three Act Tragedy (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: The plot was fine and the twist was very Christie worthy. I think that it was quite interesting though because Poirot only appears for about 1/3 of the novel while the other characters sort of carried things along plot wise until he is truly introduced. Haven't read a Poirot novel like that yet so it was cool to see that Christie could carry on a Poirot novel without him really being present much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Very interesting concept and plot. My only issue with it is that the ending is very predictable and the last 150 pages really drag on. What's told during those 150 pages easily could have been done in 70-80.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Murder on the Links; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: I thought the premise was pretty bland and not all that interesting. The constant plot twists and the characters doing things that seemed very out of character made it quite annoying to read. The last 1/3 of the book is a real drag and I had to force myself to read it until the end, Which was garbage.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Horns: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: The premise of Horns is highly original and very interesting. At times, It can be a fantastic book while at others it can really drag along. Joe establishes himself as his own man with this one and right on par with the quality of writing his father has to offer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mystery of the Blue Train (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Christie considered this one of her worst novels and I agree. After a rather slow build up, It seemed that the plot never really went anywhere and end in a rather typical fashion of people turning out to be the opposite of what they claim to be. Jewels, Murder and rich people. This book sticks too much to the formula without being it's own original thing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Peril at End House (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: One of the better mysteries she's done because it actually kept me guessing until the very end. The characters aren't as flushed out or as interesting as previous Poirot novels. Yet it's still good enough to wanna keep reading.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Year One; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Miller Page; Review: Honestly, I kind of feel ripped off because it's such a painfully short book that doesn't really dwell much into the story. I felt that there could have been a lot more depth behind it than there was. I like the original story line and the revamping of the character but again because there's pretty much nothing here, It's over as soon as you start it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Death in the Clouds (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: What I like most about it is that you truly don't expect the ending to turn out the way it does. Not until the very last pages does it become clear and that's pretty satisfying for a Poirot novel. It also doesn't follow the predictable formula/situation as other novels. It's quite an interesting read and definitely one of the better novels of the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Archer: The Ultimate Guide to Espionage and Style and Women and Also Cocktails Ever Written; Author: Visit Amazon's Sterling Archer Page; Review: I went into a little bit on edge reading a book written by a ghost writer in the form of a character of one of my favorite TV shows. Needless to say, The writer brought Archer to life. Reading this book, I can't help but imagine H Jon Benjamin doing the voice over as Archer. It's written as if the character came to life and wrote it himself. And ignore the people who said it just knocked off jokes from the show. It's totally original and hilarious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peril at End House (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: I think the biggest flaw of the book is the slow build up to the end and the constant plot twists. It takes a while to get things going and by the time you reach that point where it's coming to a close, You can't wait to be done with it. The plot twists are a bit too many imo and kind of predictable as well. Not a terrible book but I think it could have been better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 4; Author: Ryo Suzukaze; Review: There's potential here. I like the story so far and that's been a constant in the series. The story has always been interesting and always managed to keep me wanting to find out what happens next. So there's no issue there. My real issue is the lack of length. This book is mostly art and can be finished in 20-30 minutes, If that. I don't feel that I got my money's worth out of it and that's pretty disappointing. I get that art is a big part of it but it's called a graphic novel for a reason. There should have been more of a story behind it. There should have been a bit more dialogue and exploration rather than the kind of bare bones that we got. I don't wanna waste 8 bucks a pop on a volume that I am gonna finish in minutes. I'd rather just borrow the books off someone or download them. Now if these were 5 bucks or even 6 at the most, I wouldn't really mind. Anything more than that is a bit much for a very quick read and it's very rare to ever revisit these volumes once finished.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dumb Witness (Poirot); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: While it follows similar Christie troupes, The book keeps you on edge through out. Just when you think you have it all figured out, The twist hits and fully explains everything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord Edgware Dies: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Everything is set out for you from the beginning and it's really up to you to figure it all out. The constant plot twist keep you on edge until the last few pages when it's all explained. Truly enjoyable book. It's a quick and fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Little Pigs: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Starts off interesting and original enough. The daughter of a murderer wants Poirot to investigate the case as she believes her mother's innocence. Poirot interviews the five suspects (little pigs) and asks them for written accounts of the events of that day. That's part 1 of the book, Part 2 is all about the written accounts and part 3 is the conclusion. The book itself is kind of inconsistent with the pace and prevents you from really enjoying it. There are times where I just couldn't wait to be finished it and that's not because I liked it. The ending kind of redeemed it a bit but I think it would have been better as a short story than a full novel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Iron Fist, Vol. 1: The Last Iron Fist Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Ed Brubaker Page; Review: Wasn't that big of a fan of the art style and felt the story was kind of slow. Not that long of a book either. I like Iron Fist as a character but I wouldn't recommend this comic if you want to get into him. Good thing I got it for free and didn't waste any money on it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 1: The Drowning (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: I am a huge fan of Aquaman and was kind of disappointed with both the style and story of the character in the New 52 arc. I was very excited for Rebirth because it's a new launching point for all the characters and while New 52 did give some good stories, It's nice to get back to basics. Sadly, Aquaman is still a work in progress. It's the same cast of characters from New 52 but with expanded roles and back story. Which is cool because Aquaman has a stellar supporting cast. Sadly, The story is pathetic and predictable. Aquaman works for peace with the USA and a terrorist organization tries to undermine said peace. USA treats Aquaman like a terrorist leader because of an attack alleged to be by his people. It's such a common troupe that I am sick of and they even point it out in the comics. He's part of the Justice League and yet he's treated like a bad guy...Right. It's the same recycled tropes and lack of original stories that buried the character of Aquaman in the first place. Hopefully next volume changes that. Terrible story aside, I love the art. It's much improved over New 52. I also like the fight scenes better Aquaman and Black Manta. Also the volume ends on a high note with a fight better Aquaman/Mara vs a certain member of the Justice League. It definitely made me hopeful for what happens in the next volume. All in all, This volume wasn't terrible and it certainly made me want more after I finished (already started Volume 2). I just hope that they improve on the story next time around.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Williamson Page; Review: The art style is good but inconsistent. Characters never look the same going book to book so big issue going forward would be correcting that. Story wise, I am disappointed. They should have brought back a big villain for Flash to rival with like they did with Aquaman or Batman but instead, We are given the kind of generic story. A storm happens giving people speedster abilities, Some use it for good and some for evil and Barry assembles a new team to fight all these new evil speedsters. That seems like a plot we'd see in the TV show and not the comics. It's boring and predictable. It makes the volume a slow read and not at all on par with the quality of past works. Then again, I thought the Flash during New 52 was struggling too so it's a shame that they didn't revamp him for Rebirth. As to where they should go from here with the comics, It's hard to say. There's only so much you can do with Flash, He's so limited. Maybe add more supporting cast members and give them expanding roles outside of their basic ones. Rival speedsters are kind of played out so maybe a new outside super who can control time, IDK give us something different. I am tried of picking up a Flash comic and reading the same old same old.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom King Page; Review: At first I was kind of on the fence with the first couple of issues but as I continued with it, I started to like and enjoy the new characters and story. We are introduced to some new superheroes named Gotham and Gotham Girl. Similar powers to Superman and are just looking to help the city. They start out a bit rough but they grow on you and I really can't wait to see what they do with the Gotham Girl character, Hopefully she gets her own spin off. I Am Gotham is one of the better first volumes of the Rebirth series and I can't wait to read volume 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Body in the Library; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: I like how this is a Miss Marple book and she is barely in it. Just saying, If you are gonna make a book specifically around a certain character then why not have it where the character actually appears outside of 1-2 sentences at a time and then totally disappearing for more than half the book. At this rate, Christie would have been better off making it a one off mystery novel without her because the side characters were far more present than Marple was. As for the book itself, It's a decent enough mystery but quite predictable once you get about half way through. Not a bad pick up for 2 bucks but I wouldn't really recommend it. It's a quick read and that's about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 1: The Death and Life Of Oliver Queen (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Percy Page; Review: The best first volume of the Rebirth series that I've read so far. Green Arrow is a favorite of mine and not only is he totally given justice in this series but everything is spot on. The art is great, The story perfectly ties in with the New 52 run. If you wanna get into Rebirth, Start here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lanterns Vol. 1: Rage Planet (Rebirth); Author: Sam Humphries; Review: The characters and plot are pretty thin in this. As much as I love the Red Lanterns, I hate how poorly they were used in this volume. I liked Baz and his back story from the New 52 run but I always hated the character Cruz. She's still dealing with insecurities after having the lantern ring for quite some time, Move on from that already. It's annoying reading her whine and complain that she isn't fit to be a lantern for 3-4 issues and then all the sudden being able to defeat the bad guys and save the day. It's like watching an episode of power rangers, That's how thin the plot is with this novel. And with the way that it ended, It didn't leave me excited or hopeful for what's going to come. Looks like I am gonna ditch this run and just read the Hal Jordan run instead. Very disappointing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superman Vol. 1: Son Of Superman (Rebirth); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: I like the original concept - The OG Superman dies, This Superman is from another universe and has a wife and son to take care of. That's about as far as my interest goes. It's a slow read, The plot is not interesting in the slightest and it doesn't really do anything to capitalize the unique premise we are given from the jump. I'm not saying that it couldn't improve from here but it's not gonna be a must follow run for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fireman: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: It started off quite interesting with a good premise and a bunch of likable characters such as Harper, Nick and the Fireman. Sadly, It reaches a halfway slump and from that point on, The book becomes a predictable and painfully slow mess. And Hill doesn't really pull himself out of it. I personally feel that it was far too long and featured quite a few useless one off chapters that provided very little to the book and could have been cut. If the book was shorter and a bit faster paced, I probably would have given it a 4 star.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman : The Dark Knight Returns; Author: Visit Amazon's Frank Miller Page; Review: While you can respect the DKR for being what it is, Essentially "the comic" that not only made comics what they are today but also totally reinvented the Batman character. I am not here to kiss cheeks (and not on the face) and fan boy it up. I found it painfully slow to read, Especially when you could see where it was from going quite early on. It took me forever to finish because the pace is painfully slow and it just wasn't that interesting to read. The art is inconsistent as well, Sometimes I like it while others I think it looks like trash. It's definitely shown it's age after all these years and in that aspect, It doesn't live up. I respect the legacy and all the things that DKR rises did for comics but I wouldn't even have it in my top 10, Probably not even my top 20.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Vol. 1: Sinestro's Law (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Venditti Page; Review: I liked it much more than the Green Lanterns Rebirth. The story took a bit to get into but by the end of it, I couldn't wait to start the next section of comics. Hal has been my favorite Green Lantern since I got into the character and it's cool to see Rebirth do him justice when New 52 was kind of garbage.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fevre Dream: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: Starts off slow but picks up after a few chapters. I was totally captured by the book during 15-60% in and then I reach the end of the second act, It was just a massive drop off. The story becomes total an incredible bore and even the solid ending can't redeem it. Shame too because there was so much potential here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Vol. 1: The Extinction Machines (Rebirth) (Justice League: Dc Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Hitch Page; Review: They should just retire from making JL for a while. Through out the New 52 run they couldn't come with a decent enough story to support them and it continues with Rebirth. The story is absolute trash that suffers from painfully slow pacing (2-3 books could have covered what's explained over 6). The art just isn't on par with other Rebirth works either. Honestly, This is the weakest of the entire Rebirth run...well right up there with Nightwing at least. And they need to do a total reboot if they wanna save or at least some what redeem the Justice League.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Lies (Rebirth) (Wonder Woman DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Rucka Page; Review: I like the art but the story was so bland. Wonder Woman has long suffered from awful story lines and this one doesn't help her character at all. She spends the whole volume questioning her worth as WW and by the end realizes "Hey, I am Wonder Woman. I rock". Simple as that. It just doesn't go any where and is a pretty boring read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suicide Squad Vol. 1: The Black Vault (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Rob Williams Page; Review: Gonna throw this out there, We don't constantly need the rehashing of a back story. People who pick this up already know the characters and their story so why waste the time? They didn't do it for any other of the Rebirth stuff so it was very needless here. Secondly, The story is pretty bare bones and typical. There's nothing outside of the norm of what we have seen from Suicide Squad dozens of times before. Don't bother with this one, It's nothing special.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild Cards II: Aces High; Author: Wild Cards Trust; Review: It's a much faster paced and shorter (by 100 pages) book than the first one. They did a good job merging the new characters and the old as well. The only issue is the last 1/5 of the book is a total drag. It's painfully boring and kills the good pace the book had through out the previous 4/5 of it. I feel that section should have been a lot shorter, Especially the final chapter. And the big climax of the book fell flat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deathstroke Vol. 1: The Professional (Rebirth); Author: Christopher Priest; Review: The story was painfully inconsistent and made no sense at all. The art is just as inconsistent and isn't as good as other Rebirth comics. I expected a lot better from a Deathstroke comic and was very disappointed. They need to scrap the artist and writer of this volume immediately and start over again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Silkworm (A Cormoran Strike Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Galbraith Page; Review: My biggest issue with the first Strike book was that it was too long and too slow. The second Strike book fixed one of those issues. Being 100 pages shorter really helped with the pacing early on but nearly halfway through, The book comes to a grinding halt and becomes another slow and tough to finish read. This isn't an insult to the characters or the plot. It just gets boring and it's tough to read more than a few pages at a time before getting sick of it. I do love how Rowling gave Strike and Robin much more development in this book. A good chunk of the book is about their relationship and Robin wanting to be more than a simple assistant. We also see more backstory about the two characters' past and social lives. The plot was kind of predictable, Not to the point where you knew what was gonna happen but it was pretty easy to eliminate a good handful of suspects early on. A few typical mystery novel tropes are followed but again that doesn't stop it from being interesting plot wise. Overall, It's not a terrible book. If you could finish the first then you should have no issue finishing this one. It's not for everybody though. IDK why but Rowling's pacing issue always hits her half way into the book and it just ruins it a bit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyperion (Hyperion Cantos); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Simmons Page; Review: I have no issues with the author's writing but I felt that he was too overly descriptive and that lead to a very agonizingly slow book that was just too tough to get into. The plot isn't all that interesting either. 7 people are chosen for a mission and when they all meet for the first time, They are each given a flashback to explain how they got to this point. Not a bad way to introduce to the characters but I personally felt a bit cheated because there's no real advancement of the overall plot. It's just all background for each of the 7 characters and then it ends. I'm not saying it's not an interesting read but you really have to plow your way through it in order to finish it and there in lies the problem. You want to make a book that's enjoyable and hard to put down. Not one you feel that it's a chore to finish.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Misery; Author: STEPHEN KING; Review: It's not a bad book at all but my interest in it faded through out. The pacing was kind of slow at times and dedicating an entire section to the Misery Returns book was such a waste. The book ends on a high note but the whole middle section of it was a massive bore.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Dome; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I honestly feel the show is better than the book. They made quite a few changes (not gonna mention them to avoid spoilers) I prefer over the book, which I found painfully slow and rather uninteresting at times. Also, Far too long imo. Nearly 1,100 pages and that's pushing it. It could have been a lot more quicker and to the point.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ordeal by Innocence (Signature Editions); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: The plot was average. Typical twist intro followed by a twist ending you don't really expect but it makes a lot of sense. I was a bit disappointed with how one dimensional the characters were. There honestly isn't a single likable character in this book. The pacing was pretty off as well. It started off steady but once you get about 1/3 through it comes to a grinding halt and can become quite a boring read. I couldn't wait for it to end and I don't mean that in a good way. Not a terrible book but it should have been shorter.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: A little more than a third of the book is the set up for the crime. After that, Poirot appears and does his thing - Interview everyone and solve the crime. It's a bit boring at times and predictable but a few Poirot novels are like that. It's not a bad read but it's not that interesting of a read either. It's too much of a typical Poirot novel without offering anything original or even giving us a plot we can't wait to sink our teeth into.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Murder on the Links; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: About 1/3 of the book is a set up of the crime and then the crime itself before Miss Marple is even introduced. After that, It gets incredibly slow and boring. The premise was quite interesting but it was executed poorly and just doesn't maintain your interest as you continue the reading. The multiple twists revealed at the end feels kind of cheap and isn't all that satisfying of a way to end the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Moving Finger: A Miss Marple Mystery (Miss Marple Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: The plot is pretty basic and straight forward. There's no real originality among the characters. It's an incredibly boring book and does not do well to maintain your interest. Also, Where the heck is Miss Marple? She doesn't appear until you are nearly 3/4 done with the book and even then she's disappears for many pages and only reappears to solve things real quick and explain things to the reader. Such a disappointment of a book, This is the last Miss Marple book I'm gonna read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 2: Black Manta Rising (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: This comic shows that Black Manta is and probably always will be Aquaman's best villain. It's great from star to finish and one of the best Rebirth volumes I've read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 1: Dark Trinity (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Lobdell Page; Review: A hidden gem among the Rebirth universe imo. The Red Hood character has always been a solid one but I think with this volume they turn him into a great one. From start to finish, The characters and the story remain interesting and it keeps you wanting more with every issue finished. I can't wait to read volume 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Beetle Vol. 1: The More Things Change (Rebirth) (Blue Beetle: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Keith Giffen Page; Review: Reviewing comics is simple. It comes down to the art and the story. The art looks very amateurish, It doesn't look any where near as sharp or defined as other Rebirth comics so that was an immediate red flag for me. The story is generic and awful. The new beetle is mentored by the old one while the new beetle struggles juggling teen life and superhero powers. It's a boring read and nothing about it stands out, Even when compared to the weaker Rebirth volumes that I've read. Pass on this one, It's not worth reading.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: After the Funeral (The Christie Collection); Author: AGATHA CHRISTIE; Review: Follows your typical Christie tropes. One guy plays detective and does all the grunt work and Poirot, who barely appears, shows up to solve the case before making a quick exit. The plot twist was ok but the plot itself was so painfully slow. So much weak filler that should have been cut and turned this into a boring read. I wouldn't recommend this at all and I would easily put this among one of the worst Poirot novels I've read.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 2: I Am Suicide (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom King Page; Review: This entire volume was simply filler. The first half deals with Batman rescuing someone from Bane. It was a solid part of the volume but didn't feature much content, It was mostly just art of Batman beating people up. It should have been slimmed down a bit imo and it ends on this cliff hanging which sadly doesn't come up until the beginning of the next volume when Bane shows up again. In the second half, Bruce deals with his romance with Selina. It's an interesting aspect to see because I felt a big issue with Batman as a character is that he isn't really humanized despite being one of few in the DC universe without actual super powers. I liked this part of the volume because it showed he does have a heart and wants something out of wearing the mask and cape. Sadly, It's all filler. If it's not pictures of the two getting hot and heavy, It's pictures of the two fighting someone. It's all filler in this part and it's pointless. This entire volume could and should have been shorter. They should have complete the Bane arc in this volume instead of dragging it to the next one. It's not a bad volume, I am certainly interested in reading the next one, but I expected more content.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hunter's Run. George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois and Daniel Abraham; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: This would have been a much better short story. It's too slow paced, Takes forever to get any where and when you do it just doesn't work. They could have cut the entire intro section and just immediately jump into the thick of it without missing a beat. They didn't need to take nearly 1/5 of the book to explain why he was in the woods in the first place, Just throw him in there. That would have cut a good chunk of the book they didn't need and speed things right along to make it a more bare-able book to read.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: The best thing I can say about this volume is that it keeps the story going. It maintains your interest and ends in a way where you immediately wanna start the next volume...which I did. I've yet to read an AOT volume that has disappointed me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl Vol. 1: Beyond Burnside (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Larson Page; Review: I like the art and the unexpected addition of Poison Ivy was nice. The volume leaves a lot more questions than answered - Such as never explaining why she is in Asia in the first place, Who is her friend in the wheelchair and what is her importance to Barbra. There's a lot of unexplained stuff. On the plus side though, It does make me interested in seeing more of her. I think Batgirl definitely deserves to be in the spot light a bit more so I'd be willing to give the second volume a shot as well as Birds of Prey but they need to step their game up.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 4; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: Volume 4 wraps the battle up nicely while also providing an interesting flashback to their first days of training together. It really helps drive the point that loses happen to everyone but in order to survive, You have to make sacrifices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 5; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: I think what I like most about Attack on Titan is that I have yet to get tired of it. I'm always kept on edge. Just as they wrap up one story another starts immediately and each one flows perfectly to the next. The unexpected twist at the end of this one made me immediately start the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan 6; Author: Visit Amazon's Hajime Isayama Page; Review: Satisfying story wise and the cliffhanger as always is well accepted in my book. I just felt this volume was over a bit too quickly. It was very fast paced and that kind of threw me off because previous volumes had a very steady pace to them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I like the characters and the fast pace of the story keeps things moving along so you don't get bored with it. During the last section of the book though it drags on hard. There's so much filler in the last 50-60 pages and it all could have been cut in half. It brings the pace to a grinding halt and kind of messes with you a bit. I feel that the book ends on a low note as well. It was such a great book all the way up to those final 60 pages where it just turns into something else. The ending was very unsatisfying to me and while I get you gotta kind of tease the next book, It didn't leave me even the slightest interested in reading the sequel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's J K Rowling Page; Review: Great looking anniversary edition of the first book. Bought it for my sister and she loved it, Definitely better than some of the editions that came before it. May end up buying the hardcover edition to complete the set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl And The Birds Of Prey Vol. 1: Who Is Oracle? (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Shawna Benson Page; Review: I like the characters but I think the story could have been better. The back story for B.C. was pretty boring, The first of two twists near the end was disappointing but the second twist made things quite interesting. Certainly not a bad start and I'd definitely check out the next volume but the story has to improve.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Curtain: Poirot's last case; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: The pace is painfully slow and fails to keep you interested. It reminds me of so many other Poirot novels with Hastings where Hastings does all the leg work and suddenly Poirot comes out of no where and solves the crime. It's nothing out of the norm and I think that is the main reason that I got so bored of it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: From a Buick 8; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: What was an interesting premise ending up being a painfully slow and boring read. A fourth of the book is put towards just setting up the legend of the car and it was such a waste of time. Nothing really happens, It's all just needless filler that could have been explained in a couple pages rather than a couple dozen. After that, The book just kept dragging until the end. Nothing really surprised me plot wise. I think the most disappointing thing is that I actually liked the characters and love the idea for the plot but the book itself was just terrible executed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Teen Titans Vol. 1: Damian Knows Best (Rebirth) (Teen Titans (DC Universe Rebirth)); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Percy Page; Review: It's short, sweet and to the point. The plot is a little predictable but everything else is there imo. I really like what they did with Damien, They gave him a good character arc that turned him into a very likable character. And the rest of the characters were just as enjoyable too, From the Titans to the Demon's Fist, They are all good characters with loads of potential. I'll definitely be checking out the next volume.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 2: Black Manta Rising (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: This honestly is the best DC rebirth volume I have read so far. Black Manta proves no matter what that he is the best villain Aquaman is ever gonna face. He's such an underestimated character and they really did him justice with this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightwing Vol. 1: Better Than Batman (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Seeley Page; Review: A bit slow to start but ends up being a very satisfying volume that ends on a high note. Glad to see Nightwing brush the dust off that was New 52 and start off fresh in Rebirth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Knightfall, Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Doug Moench Page; Review: For a comic that is 14 years old, It still lives up and remains an essential Batman comic imo. Bane is such an amazing character and the first to really take away the God-like persona Batman had in Gotham. Seriously, Go buy this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 2: Island of Scars (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Percy Page; Review: The story is just so awful in this comic. Nothing happens, Nothing is really explained. It just sort of goes along until you finally reach the end and I was nearly moved to tears. I was finally put out of my misery the moment I finished the last page.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nightwing Vol. 2: Back to Bldhaven (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Seeley Page; Review: I've really enjoyed the Nightwing story so far. Yeah, It's a little predictable but it's the journey there that makes it worth reading. It's all about Dick finding himself after being lost in the chaos of Gotham and then finding out that he isn't the only one trying for a fresh start in a new city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Supergirl Vol. 1: Reign of the Cyborg Supermen (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Orlando Page; Review: The art is pretty bad in this one. Not as bad as the Blue Beetle first volume but still just awful looking. Also, I'm so sick of the "posing as high school student but really a superhero" trope. Why not just make her an adult in the real world, I think that'd make more sense. As for the volume itself, It sucks. It's like watching an episode of the TV show. Cyber Superman is such an awful villain and really doesn't do Supergirl any justice. And the failure to establish her as a legit player in the DC Rebirth Universe ruins any shot of this volume being even slightly decent. IMO - Start over in volume 2. New art and totally new story. That's the only way to save this run.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gerald's Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: After her husband dies during their wild sex night, Jessie finds herself handcuffed to a bed in a cabin in the middle of no where. From this point on she deals with a lot of things - Voices in her head, Hallucinations, Reflecting on her life - all the while trying to escape from the handcuffs. Let me save you some time by saying it's not worth reading. Yeah it's a pretty quick read but it's boring, Nothing outside the norm really happens. It goes exactly how you expect it to and it doesn't really captivate you nor make you wanna keep going and finish it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: The only book thing I can say about this book is that the pacing is good. It's a quick read and that's it. I was very disappointed with the plot. Nothing happens that can't be called a mile away and aside from introducing the new characters to the series, Nothing really happens in this book. It's mostly filler and could have been a lot shorter. IMO it does nothing to expand upon the great first novel and it's a very disappointing sequel to me. I'm gonna save you a lot of time by telling you to just read the plot on Wikipedia and move onto the next book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: If you watched the tv mini series, You have read the book. It's not to say that the book is bad but it's really hard to get into, Especially when there's no surprises because the mini series ruined them all. The only differences I'd say is that there is a bit more background to the characters and plenty of needless filler. I mean what in the world was he thinking with that stupid kid orgy? Honestly...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jokers Wild (Wild Cards, Book 3); Author: Visit Amazon's George R.R. Martin Page; Review: The main plot and sub plots work together nicely but there's nothing really outstanding about the book. It's very slow paced and can be a bit tough to get into at first. Thankfully it's not too long but it can be a chore to read through. I think what disappoints me the most is that there's no real depth to the characters in this one. It's just them dealing with stuff at the moment, This unexpected attack, and nothing else. No new details about them or any back story, It's just what is happening in the present and what's happening isn't all that interesting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Long Walk; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I love the characters and the premise but there is so much missing from this book. He doesn't explain why The Long Walk takes place, Why is the Major such an important character behind this walk. There's a lot of small detail missing while we are instead given a bunch of small, needless information that doesn't put much importance to the story or the characters. All in all, It's not a bad book but it definitely could have been better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 4:50 From Paddington; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Despite being the main character, Miss Marple has another one off character do all the real work while she sits on the sidelines and only comes in at the last minute to solve the case. She's a bit more involved than in previous books I've read in the Miss Marple series but is still mostly on the back burner when compared to other main characters. The plot itself isn't bad but there just isn't enough there to keep you interested. The characters are fine but it's just such a typical story that's been done by Christie many times over. There's no real mystery or sense of adventure, It's just a kind of point A to point B mystery that doesn't break the norm.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad (v. 4); Author: George Martin; Review: The book is about this world tour of aces/jokers/nats to view conditions of those affected by the Wild Card virus in other countries. So the events of the book take place in these various countries. And for every story told, You have to suffer from at least two that suck. So let's get started: They spent a painfully long and boring chapter explaining a revolution led by a pair of twin brothers who think they are reincarnations of old gods. They spend a couple chapters building up this villain Nur al-Allah, whom I pegged as the main villain of the book. Sadly, He isn't. And after a brief confrontation with him, Nur al-Allah and the brothers simply disappear and are never brought up again. Mind you this all happens in the first 1/4-1/3 of the book so that still leaves a lot of ground to cover. Don't worry though because I haven't even started with the junk chapters that fill that ground. We have a King Kong knock-off story about a giant ape going on a rampage and the team has to fight him. We have a lame excuse to reintroduce Fortunato, who is a great character but is really given the poor end of the stick here. The reprint added story with Lady Black was a huge swing and a miss as well. The good thing, however, is that not all hope is lost. This book does have a couple of amazing stories in it that make it worthwhile. The reprint added story "Warts and All" was great. "Puppets" is my favourite chapter of the book and a great way to properly use Hartmann. The true stand out piece of the book is "The Journal of Xavier Desmond" - A constant interlude chapter that explains the tour and its events as written in the Journal of Xavier Desmond, a joker who is dying of cancer. It's a bitter and beautiful story when told in full and a real highlight here. Overall, The potential is there but they still need to work on editing these filler chapters down. The good thing is that the book ends with some of it's best chapters thus ending it on a pretty decent high note. It's just the journey there is a tough one to get through.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow Vol. 3: Emerald Outlaw (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Percy Page; Review: The worst thing about this entire rebirth run so far has been the plot. The entire volume has just been total nonsense. The stupid sub plot with the candidate that went no where. The constant cheap saves whenever Oliver's life is in danger, And it happens multiple times through out. The "turn the hero to the villain in the public's eye and then it turns out he's really a hero and everyone loves him again" trope is used heavily and is quite laughable. Like how does everyone forgot all the good he's done for the city? Must be a memory loss issue surrounding Star City. And what was up with that weak twist ending? Yeah, You didn't see it coming but it was just so poorly executed but it looks like we are gonna get at least 2-3 issues of the next volume explaining. And do we really need to waste pages on the love between Arrow and Canary? Yeah, We get it, They love each other. Can we move past that bit for an actual story. My god, Whoever wrote this should be fired immediately. There honestly hasn't been a single redeeming thing about this run and my interest in it, despite my love of the character, has died.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 3: I Am Bane (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom King Page; Review: The story of I Am Bane is just fantastic. I'd love to see this version adapted into the DCEU. It's such a beautifully done series that is truly the best one I've read of the entire Rebirth universe. The single one off comic with Swamp Thing was amazing as well, Shame they didn't turn that into a side story. And as for the epilogue at the end that wraps up the I Am Bane story, I was on the fence at first but that ending actually wrapped up things quite nicely. I really enjoyed it and I think the entire volume is easily the best one put out of the entire Rebirth universe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Long Halloween (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeph Loeb Page; Review: Amazing art to go along with amazing story telling. Long Halloween will keep you guessing from beginning to end and I think that's what makes it such a classic to read. It's among my all time favorite graphic novels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Dark Victory (New Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeph Loeb Page; Review: While it was an enjoyable sequel to Long Halloween, I still felt it was a bit flawed. I thought they took far too long to actually introduce Robin and use him as a character, Should have happened in the first 1/3 of the novel now the final third of it. And the ending felt kind of rushed oddly. It just kind of wrapped up and that was it, It didn't feel as truly satisfying as it could have been after such a long build up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Author: Visit Amazon's J.K. Rowling Page; Review: Right on par with all the other illustrated books released. The art is beautiful and goes along with the story perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: A Death in the Family; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Starlin Page; Review: Didn't care much for the story. It didn't really interest me and I didn't find it all that entertaining either. I don't know...maybe my expectations were too high. People hyped it up as a great comic but I wasn't really feeling it. Not a fan of the art either.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 2: Who Is Artemis? (Rebirth) (Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Lobdell Page; Review: Just as enjoyable as I found the first volume. It wraps up the Bow of Ra story line nicely and ends in a way that sets up the next story perfectly. I really like the Red Hood volumes so far and can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightwing Vol. 3: Nightwing Must Die (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tim Seeley Page; Review: This volume was a nice building of the relationship between Dick and Damian but sadly this was most a Damian volume than it was Dick's. We see him mature quite a bit more in this volume as he assists Dick in his little side story, Which manages to keep you interested but the ending kind of limps to the finish. And then it ends with an awkward one shot that doesn't fit the flow of the volume in the slightest. Not a bad read but certainly expected better, Especially when the first two volumes were so good. I think this one shows that you gotta keep the focus on Nightwing and keep the adventure in Bludhaven imo. That's his Gotham and there's much to be explored there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 3: Crown of Atlantis (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: This one definitely struggled a little bit for me. I thought that the Warhead character was a bit of a disappointment. Several comics were committed to that small arc and it never went any where. The Dead Water story (a sequel to a New 52 story) may appease some looking for a bit of horror in superhero comics but I personally didn't care for it. Now the volume did end strongly with another power struggle in Atlantis that ends in a shocking way and sets up the next volume nicely. Can't wait to read it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl Vol. 2: Son of Penguin (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Hope Larson Page; Review: The son of the penguin is a really under-developed villain but there's potential there, Especially with the way this volume ended. I do feel that some things that happen to Barbara seem a bit out of character for her. Like how another reviewer pointed out, It doesn't make sense for her to immediately for a guy who is the son of a notorious villain and yet she does. There are other sub plots involving minor characters that are interesting but don't really fit the flow of the story imo. They seem really out of place at times as well like an awkward break insert from the main plot. Overall, I didn't hate it though. I thought it was good enough to keep me interested and ended on a high note because there's a promising future after the last comic of this volume. I just hope they don't ruin it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On a Pale Horse (Incarnations of Immortality, Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Piers Anthony Page; Review: Bought it on a whim and absolutely loved it. Death comes to collect people on the verge of going to either Heaven or Hell. During one such collection, The main character Zane kills the personification of Death and becomes the new Death. Don't wanna spoil the story any further though so please go and read it. It's a fantastic book and I can't wait to read the sequels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hellblazer Vol. 1: The Poison Truth (Rebirth) (Hellblazer: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Simon Oliver; Review: Horrendous artwork and a needless Swamp Thing subplot nearly ruin this volume. The only good thing I can say about it is that they did a great job bringing John to life in the rebirth series. Aside from that, There's nothing going on here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps Vol. 2: Bottled Light (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Venditti Page; Review: Kind of predictable story but it was still enjoyable to read and action packed. And I think that's the best a volume can do - Keep your interest until the very end. I am a bit disappointed in the final comic of the volume as it was a needless recap comic of the entire volume. Aside from that, I liked it and can't wait to move onto the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NOS4A2: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Joe Hill Page; Review: The characters are very likable and the premise/plot is original as well. Theres no doubt that Joe Hill is a talented writer. I just hate the fact that the book is so slow paced and at times very boring to read. Its very hard to pick back up once I put it down and that is a huge negative for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Vol. 3: Quest for Hope (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Venditti Page; Review: All in all, Certainly not a bad volume but there's no real consistent story arc throughout. It's mostly a lot of one-off adventures that highlight the teams finally working together. It's an interesting concept with plenty of interesting sub-plots to go around. Some of the stories are enjoyable, such as the story of the last Hope lantern, while others, such as Guy going off on his own and without his ring to capture an escaped yellow lantern, falls flat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (Agatha Christie Collection); Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Very quick read, I will say that. It's a very fast paced book that never slows down and I love Poirot books like that. It does kind of follow the typical plot layout - Introduction to the characters, The murder, Breaking down alibis and then catching the culprit but it's the journey there that makes it worthwhile. The cast of characters are very colourful and likeable and with a very unpredictable ending that you don't see coming, Those two things combine to make a fantastic mystery. Definitely a top 10 Poirot novel for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batwoman Vol. 1: The Many Arms of Death (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Marguerite Bennett Page; Review: I love the artwork and I think the story is kind of so-so for the most part. Predictable and a bit unoriginal. Batwoman is a great character and it would be nice to see future volumes do her justice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Vol. 4: The War of Jokes and Riddles (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Tom King Page; Review: I thought this entire run from start to finish was brilliant. Beautiful art, Great story. It's gonna be hard to top this volume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Armageddon Rag: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's George R. R. Martin Page; Review: The premise was interesting enough and I like that he tried a genre outside of his sci-fi stuff. The book was just way too slow paced for my taste. It was really hard to get into.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Vol. 2: Source Code (Rebirth) (Batgirl & the Birds of Prey); Author: Julie Benson; Review: Nothing even remotely interesting happens. They throw Nightwing and Arrow into the first third of the volume to add some filler to a painfully boring story. Then we are treated to the back-story of the new Oracle as well as throwing Catwoman into the mix and it's just so eh. Nothing exciting happens, The story isn't even remotely interesting. This is such a disappointing volume to me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superman Vol. 2: Trials of the Super Son (Rebirth) (Superman Rebirth); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: Sorry but it just doesn't work for me. A majority of the volume consists of these weak one-shots (sometimes two-parter) that terribly set up the Super-Sons spin-off and believe me when I tell you, I don't even have the slightest interest in reading that. A majority of the time, Superman is just a minor character and it's so frustrating because there's so much to explore with this version of the character and they just don't do it. It's not until the final two comics where we are finished with the Super-Sons but those two are wrapped up so quickly, It just leaves you disappointed. There's no set up for the next volume, Nothing to make you even wanna attempt to read the next volume either. Why take such a great character and bury him with each and every volume?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aquaman Vol. 4: Underworld (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: Takes a few issues to really get going but it ended up being a pretty solid addition to the Aquaman rebirth run. I was just a bit annoyed that it ended so abruptly, It's a rather short volume and it kind of suffers because of it. Still a good read though, Can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Sons Vol. 1: When I Grow Up (Rebirth) (Super Sons: Rebirth); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: Oddly enough this actually works really well. I thought it was gonna be a disappointment but I think both Robin and Superboy work perfect together. They're both the polar opposites while also going through the same struggles despite their different upbringings. Definitely worth checking out and I will happily read the next volume.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Lanterns Vol. 2: Phantom Lantern (Rebirth) (Green Lanterns: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Humphries Page; Review: Wasn't terrible but it didn't need to be this long. There's very little to no story here, They just chase the Phantom Lantern around for 4-5 comics before finally wrapping up this weak storyline and moving onto the next thing. Not to say that it was a bad comic but it felt like such a waste of time reading when nothing happens until the very end.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Green Lanterns Vol. 3: Polarity (Rebirth) (Green Lantern: Dc Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Sam Humphries Page; Review: Not a terrible volume. Mostly a bunch of one-shots and two-part stories rather than an entire story arc. The first is about a day in the life of Jessica and dealing with her anxiety. I'm disappointed with this one because I was expecting her to eventually move past just being this anxiety machine but it seems like that's here to stay. Next up is a two-parter with Batman and that was a fun read. Then we have a one-shot about how the Phantom Lantern came to be (although the phantom lantern plays no part in the entire volume aside from the one issue). And then we have the DC equivalent of Magneto for a small arc. Not terrible but it ends rather poorly. The villain gets away and the Lanterns are called away by the Green Lantern Corp for another mission. Overall, Definitely the best arc they've done with these Lanterns but that isn't saying much. I hope they continue the improvements in the next volume.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Vol. 2: Outbreak (Rebirth) (Justice League: Dc Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Hitch Page; Review: Might as well skip this volume if you had the slightest interest reading it. The justice league gets infected with this virus that installs great fear in them and it's so freaking boring. Why is it their prime time team gets the worst story in the Rebirth series? And just when I thought there was no way the second volume could be as bad as the first. It's actually worst.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Vol. 3: Timeless (Rebirth) (Justice League: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Bryan Hitch Page; Review: Now, This is what you call a good Justice League volume. The story was interesting to read - In a nutshell, There are machines planted all across time that the Justice League has to time travel (individually) to destroy in order to prevent the destruction of Earth. I like that, It gave every character their own chance to shine and the plot twist was definitely interesting. I don't think the villains were bad in this volume but a little more explanation (hopefully in a future volume) would really shed more light on them and explain their history a bit more. Aside from that, I enjoyed it. Certainly the best volume so far and kind of redeems the garbage we had to deal with in the last two.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Justice League Vol. 4: Endless (Rebirth) (Justice League: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Bryan Hitch; Review: The first story (a two-part time travel story) was actually pretty fun to read and I wish they made a whole arc about that. Instead, We are then treated to a bunch of laughably bad one-shots. The first deals with a bug infestation, The second involves a weak terrorist leader who's protective shield is quickly beaten by Green Lantern Jessica (good for her character development as it shows she's grown in her ability to control the power of will but the story itself is very basic), The third involves a petty fight with Mera as she deals with Arthur being removed as King (it's over within a couple of pages and the story isn't the least bit interesting) and the last one shot is pretty much a conversation with Batman mixed in with some lame villain of the week fighting agaisnt the Justice League. All in all, It's a terrible volume and I genuinely don't know why they just didn't follow with a whole time travel arc rather than all these terrible one-shot comics that aren't the least bit interesting.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Superman Vol. 3: Multiplicity (Rebirth) (Superman: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: The multiverse story wasn't terrible but it left so much unanswered that it left me quite unsatisfied with this whole volume, Which is only 4 issues long and the Multiplicity story is only 3 issues. The last issue is a weak one-shot with Superman's son and it doesn't fit the flow of the previous story at all. IDK why they keep reducing Superman to these lame one-shot stories and don't give him a consistent story arc like every other hero.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Titans Vol. 1: The Return of Wally West (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: Great characters, Enjoyable story and it ends in a rather satisfying way. Definitely, one of the better rebirth volumes to have come out and I can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titans Vol. 2: Made in Manhattan (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: A nice introduction to Bumblebee but it's a very short volume and there isn't much here story wise. Not enough content to really be satisfied. It wasn't a bad issue at all but I think they could/should have done more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cujo; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Takes nearly half the book to get to the point of being cornered by Cujo in the car. Up until that point, We are given needless and boring side-plots to keep readers "entertained" until Cujo really comes into play. The second half of the book is arguably as bad the first. The mom and son spend nearly the entire second half in the car before she finally decides to fight her way out and by then, I was jumping for joy. I was finally done with this torture. At nearly 500 pages, Cujo is a painful drag of a read that honestly isn't even worth reading but I sadly sucked it up for the sake of finishing it. Why did King have to waste so much time on needless sub-plots which put the book into a grindingly slow pace for nearly the whole length of the book? I'd have gone back and axed a good 100+ pages out of the book because there's just so much pointless filler that doesn't matter in the plot at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Titans Vol. 3: A Judas Among Us (Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Abnett Page; Review: An enjoyable story for the most part. I think characters were progressed nicely and it definitely sets up an interesting future to come. The ending was kind of eh, A bit predictable but as a whole, It's still a solid volume.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calligraphy Kit: A complete kit for beginners; Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Newhall Page; Review: A really good set that is surprisingly cheap. Lots of different pens to use and practice with, Along with a notebook to help perfect the writing style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death on the Nile; Author: Visit Amazon's Agatha Christie Page; Review: Takes nearly half the book to get to the actual crime and it was a nice build up but the second half definitely lagged a bit. The ending saved the book though and made it well worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Rules For Life [Paperback]; Author: Visit Amazon's Jordan B. Peterson Page; Review: The main message that I gathered from the book was simply taking personal responsibility, To stop blaming others for whatever terrible situation a person may find themselves in. To stand up straight with their shoulders back and accept that the world isn't gonna make these changes for them so they have to do it themselves. They have to dig deep, Accept their flaws and come up with ways to fix them. And it's not about just looking at one singular problem with one singular fix. You have to look at your entire life, genuinely address what is wrong and state what is wrong in the most brutally honest way possible because only then can you start fixing things. Only then can you start achieving satisfaction and happiness that may have previously eluded you. I would not only strongly recommend the book, I have passed on my copy to a family member and plan to pass it onto more. Hopefully, Others who own it and who appreciated the content of this wonderful book will do the same. Jordan Peterson not only gets it but he explains it in a way that finally helped turn that light on in my head. And at that moment, I started to become what I feel like is a better person and I already feel a lot better about myself than I had ever previously had.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teen Titans Vol. 2: The Rise of Aqualad (Rebirth) (Teen Titans: DC Universe Rebirth); Author: Visit Amazon's Benjamin Percy Page; Review: I liked Aqualad as a character but I feel that he wasn't really given justice. The plot twist about this father was insanely predictable. I don't mind that he was gay, which I guess is still a big issue in comics, but it's just the stupid way that they announced it that kind of irked me. Like ok...now that we are past that, Let's actually get to some character development. Overall, The story wasn't that bad. A bit predictable but not that bad. Humorous at times and the characters are very likeable as well. Hopefully, they are a bit more consistent with the story the next time around but it was still a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Sons Vol. 2: Planet of the Capes (Rebirth); Author: Peter J. Tomasi; Review: Damian and Jon work perfectly together and it shows throughout the volume. The story is decent, It's a mixture of a couple of different storylines but for the most part, It's enjoyable enough to read. Can't wait for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funster 500+ Sudoku Puzzles: Easy, Medium, Hard Sudoku Puzzle Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Timmerman Page; Review: Plenty of puzzles from easy to very challenging that will keep you entertained for quite some time. Not bad considering the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bearing an Hourglass (Incarnations of Immortality); Author: Visit Amazon's Piers Anthony Page; Review: Norton is a great character that you grow to love but this book was kind of a bore. The powers of time are nowhere near as interesting as the powers of death (from the first book, On A Pale Horse). And I found there was quite a bit more filler in this book than there was in the first. In the first book, There was a decent enough section of Zane getting used to his powers as Death and how he truly affects people while Norton really just seems focused on fixing his own personal situation with his newfound powers and when he realizes he can't, He kind of goes through the motions of the job. The plot ties with the first book so I give credit for Piers Anthony on that one. I just think that despite being a fast read, It's boring. The plot starts off well enough but the moment he gets the power of time, It all goes downhill. It's very recycled, plotwise, from the first book and fails to keep you interested. I wish he had gone in another direction with it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal; Author: Visit Amazon's G. Willow Wilson Page; Review: I get Marvel trying to avoid being labelled racist so they wanna be diverse with their stuff, Big deal. That doesn't stop the volume from being unoriginal and boring. Maybe next time.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Walking Dead: Compendium Two; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Kirkman Page; Review: Just as good as the first book and a nice continuation. And a great way to save money on all the volumes as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MTECH USA MT-S4508DL Double Lock Hand Cuffs; Brand: Mtech USA; Review: These are real handcuffs received to pair an they are what you want if you are going security or any type of criminal justice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Labs 2 Ounce 2% OC 5.3-mm Flip Top Medium Cone Fog Pepper Spray; Brand: Fox Labs; Review: it was what I wanted and need now that I can carry a chemical agent. It fits right into my duty belt with no problems; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Labs Defense Spray- Flip Top Stream (4 Oz); Brand: PS Products; Review: fox is a strong chemical agent, be care full when using it. good for self defense with crazy people in the streets; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Handlebar Seatpost Mount; Brand: GoPro; Review: the mount is great and it does not move around when I record. it is also a seat mount and is sturdy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5 LED Bicycle Rear Tail Red Bike Torch Laser Beam Lamp Light; Brand: ; Review: it is bright and it has multiple settings for design and speeds. Assembling it to the bike is fast and simple.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rimfire Lighting System for Bicycles; Brand: ; Review: these are the coolest lights you can ever put on your bike. I get stopped all the time getting complements on how cool they look. make sure you order 2 one for the front and one for the rear; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ventura Mudguard Set 26"-28"; Brand: ; Review: they cover the tires and no water or mud will get on you when you ride. they are easy to put on and take off if needed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ventura Mudguard Set 26"-28"; Brand: ; Review: they cover the tires and no water or mud will get on you when you ride. they are easy to put on and take off if needed; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Shopping Colorful LED Automatic change color Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Light for Car Bike bicycle Motorbicycle Wheel Light Tire Light; Brand: Bicycle; Review: They are what you pay for cheap. The only work when the bike is in motion. You have to check often to make sure all the pieces are together. It took 2 1/2 weeks to receive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Thermos Novelty Lunch Kit, Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine; Brand: Thermos; Review: This is much larger than the traditional square lunchbox and very sturdy. My daughter loves that there is more than one My Little Pony on the front and that it is round. Fits a lot of food and snacks. Hopefully it will last through the year. It's looking up. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort 1500 Thread Count WRINKLE & FADE RESISTANT 4-Piece Egyptian Quality Softness Bed Sheet; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: These are soft and not too thick. Feel great and fit good with a mattress topper so the corners don't slip off on the fitted sheet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DreamFoam Bedding 2" Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper, Made in USA,Full/X-Large; Brand: Dreamfoam Bedding; Review: My bed is super comfortable now and this is cooler than most mattress toppers. Feels like sleeping on a cloud. Complete game changer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unique Home New Design Bottom Layer Increase Fits Most Conceal Acrylic Makeup Organizer and Cosmetic Make Up Organizer Countertop Storage; Brand: Unique Home; Review: One of the best things I have ever bought!! This is so pretty and durable and fits a lot of my makeup in it. The draws pull out easily and are lined. I can buy another set of drawers to put below it as it is a stackable system so that is awesome that there is always a way to expand. Will be buying more for sure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vencer Jewelry and Makeup Storage Display Boxes (1 Top 4 Drawers),Cosmetic Organizer; Brand: Vencer; Review: This holds everything and keeps my beauty products organized making everything easier to find. I love that it is stackable so it can expand with my product collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Pushing Electrons: A Guide for Students of Organic Chemistry; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel P. Weeks Page; Review: This was an optional text for my organic class. It starts with some very basic review, but by chapter 3 (there are 5 chapters total), it dives into topics that are very useful for organic. The book is tedious to complete. It seemed like I drew hundreds of benzene rings. But the repetition and review were helpful tools for remembering everything. If you have the patience to work through the exercises in this book, the concepts learned will be nice tools to have on your belt!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tonal Harmony; Author: Stefan; Payne, Dorothy Kostka; Review: I know that not all theory teachers like this text book, but I thought it was excellent! From a learning standpoint, Kostka and Payne did a great job of explaining information very clearly and giving relevant examples. I also used the "Harmony in Context" book, and Tonal Harmony was definitely the better of the two for me. It had a great progression of learning that seemed much more natural than some other texts. I'm not an expert, because I'm a student, not a teacher. But the textbook is supposed to help the student learn the material, and this one definitely accomplished that!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instructors Edition to Accompany Prego a; Author: Lazzarino; Review: I have used this text for two semesters now, and it does a great job of teaching the language. What it does well: For me, the verb conjugation charts were very helpful. I think the book presents useful and relevant exercises after introducing a concept that allow students to really understand what's being taught. The vocabulary included in each chapter was well selected. Personally, I really enjoyed the cultural sections throughout the book. They were included in each chapter and interesting (and challenging) to read, as they were presented in Italian. A few shortcomings: The text is a little cheesy, but this was not a major drawback. I'd like to see something a bit more relevant to students learning Italian. Also, before teaching a concept, the book would having a few paragraphs of Italian dialogue using what was going to be taught. This was helpful to read AFTER learning the material, but beforehand, it was confusing. Overall, the book has a nice, easy to understand approach to learning Italian!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Social Psychology (6th Edition); Author: Elliot Aronson; Review: Hands down, this is my favorite textbook! It did an amazing job of presenting the material. Reading the book didn't feel like school work at all. Each chapter started with an interesting story, some of which I had heard on the news before. Then, the chapter explained the concept at hand, and concluded by explaining how the concept applied to the story. The text was very easy to understand and very interesting, with many examples. The book was filled with graphs and diagrams that enhanced the text. I can't express how much I enjoyed this text. I thoroughly recommend taking a Social Psychology class if you can, and definitely use this text book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert R. Pagano Page; Review: Pagano does a very nice job with this text. Not only does he explain the meaning and relevance of the statistical tests, he gives very thorough instructions and clear examples of how to carry them out in practice. The strength of the book is that it makes everything come full circle. All in the same chapter, you learn when to use a particular test, how to calculate the test, and what the results actually mean, as well as any assumptions and shortcomings of the test you're using. Pagano also incorporates several real-world examples of the tests being used (correctly and incorrectly), which was very helpful to me. It meant that I could take the tests I learned in the course and apply them to other psychology courses with confidence. When I read about a t-test being performed in a certain study, I actually knew what it meant and what it could and could not prove. This is an excellent text to gain a strong base knowledge in statistics. It is very user-friendly, easy to read, with many examples. It also has a good number of practice problems at the back of each chapter, which were useful for extra homework practice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Organic Nomenclature: A Programmed Introduction (6th Edition); Author: James Traynham; Review: This book was assigned as a supplement in my Organic class. In working through the first few chapters, my classmates and I noticed a few mistakes. My teacher was furious as he uncovered more and more errors. As it ended up, there were over four full pages of corrections to be made. My teacher ended up having us all used the 5th edition instead, which had less errors. It seems awful to me that a new edition of a text would come out with more errors than the previous edition, and it was immensely frustrating as a student trying to learn the material to discover that the book itself had mistakes. With all that said, the book was very helpful in teaching nomenclature. However, some ways of naming where introduced, only to be later stated that that wasn't actually the way to do it. The book has a good idea behind it, but it needs to develop a clearer approach. This approach should not introduce so many ways of naming only to take them back in the next chapter. Also, eliminating errors is a must.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Biology: Concepts and Applications (with CD-ROM, Cover Sheet, Audio Book PAC, Essential Study Skills, and BiologyNOW-Personal Tutor with; Author: Visit Amazon's Cecie Starr Page; Review: This was the text used in my college Intro to Biology course. I found it to be an excellent text! For a Biology text, it was easy to understand. The diagrams and models in the book did an excellent job of breaking down concepts and processes into something understandable. There were many diagrams throughout the text, which were a great supplement. I found the online access to be the best part of this text. I didn't like to read the online version of the book (which was available), but I found great benefit in using the online interactive examples. In these, concepts were be explained step-by-step through spoken text and moving diagrams. All important processes that we learned in Biology were explained very thoroughly and understandably through these examples. I also took a lot of the online quizzes, which provided useful and immediate feedback as I reviewed for the exams. The text was incredibly useful for learning and studying in my course. I recommend it for any Intro to Biology course!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biological Psychology; Author: Visit Amazon's James W. Kalat Page; Review: I used this text for an undergraduate course in Biopsychology. Overall, the information was well presented, and the layout/design of the book was very nice. Kalat even weaved humorous remarks throughout the text. I learned a lot from the book, and I think it was a good choice for the course. However, there were times when it was a little difficult to follow Kalat. The writing within the chapters didn't always follow the most logical progression for a newcomer to the material. I know that other people who reviewed this book said that the material was too easy, but for someone who had never taken a course in Biopsych, the book was challenging at times. The anatomy of the brain was particularly difficult to follow. After multiple readings of a chapter, I could always grasp the material. Perhaps there could be a slightly better outline and progression of topics that would make the book more approachable. Overall, it was a good textbook, but I think there are a few improvements that could be made to make it even better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twilight Journals (Twilight Saga); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephenie Meyer Page; Review: I have filled many journals, but I wasn't sure if these were the right journals for me. However, after reading the very positive reviews they have received, I eagerly ordered my own. I wanted to write another review because there are a few additional things that I noticed that weren't explained as clearly in the other reviews. The journals are beautiful on the outside, and the covers are very much like the covers of the Twilight series books. Many other reviews talked about how the journals were "small." To me, the page size wasn't small. It was fairly comparable to other journals I've written in. However, the width of each book was smaller than I expected. Amazon says there are 385 pages total, which averages to 96 pages per journal. This is not as many pages as other journals I've had. As others described, there are quotes in each journal which are from characters in the books, or other quotes that inspired Stephenie Meyer. The quotes from characters in the books are in their own "handwriting," as seen in the books. Another additional thing about the quotes: the quotes used come from each respective books (for example, the Twilight journal has quotes from the book Twilight, the New Moon journal has quotes from the book New Moon, etc.), and they follow chronologically through the books. Since it is structured this way, the journals tell their own story if you progress through them page by page. This was a bonus for me! I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the other quotes, but they are tied in quite nicely. For Twilight, the quotes are from Pride and Prejudice, for New Moon, they are from Romeo and Juliet, etc. They are structured in such a way that you can really see the inspiration that Meyer drew from them and how they parallel the Twilight story. The pages aren't lined, but I don't anticipate this being a problem. It gives whomever will be writing in the journal more flexibility. Additionally, there are some very elegant forest scenes on some of the pages, which are light enough to write over, but add a nice touch very reminiscent of Forks. If you are a Twilight fan and you are looking for a good set of journals, I highly recommend these. You can weave your own story into the pages of another story that inspired you. I am excited to continue filling mine!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Darice Wood Grain Embossing Folder; Brand: Darice; Review: This embossing folder give a clear wood grain effect on paper and cardstock. Perfect for backgrounds on cards, scrapbook pages etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inkadinkaclings Rubber Stamps That Cling, Paper Cut Peacock; Brand: Inkadinkado; Review: Beautiful stamp of a peacock, just the right size for cards and scrapbooks. The stamp clings well to acrylic block and produces a clear image perfect for colouring in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canson XL Series Mix Media Bulk Paper, Heavyweight, Fine Texture with Heavy Sizing for Wet and Dry Media, 98; Brand: Canson; Review: Larger than I had visioned, great quality and perfect for journaling. Each page is serrated so they can be removed if wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 30 Colors; Brand: Caran d'Ache; Review: Small set of basic colours but enough in the box to mix and make other colours easily. Creamy texture and blend well. A beautiful effect even without adding water. Overall effect with water is creamy watercolour. So far no crumbles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singer | 7258 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine with 76 Decorative Stitches, Automatic Needle Threader and Bonus; Brand: SINGER; Review: After struggling to make a quilted cover for my kitchen aid mixer with my old machine I decided to buy a new Singer. The machine is fabulous. Sews perfectly first time, no need to unpick. Has a variety of options that are useful like finishing stitch either in the up or down position, you choose, easy reverse button, needle threader that works, and lots of fancy stitches to choose from. Comes with generic instruction video but easy to follow with this machine's options. Finished the thick quilted cover easily, then sewed an apron in no time at all. Did not come with the extension table, I thought it did, but maybe I didn't read the inclusions properly. Good machine for price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judikins EP2-50 Embossing Powder, 2-Ounce, Amazing Glaze; Brand: Judikins; Review: Nice fine powder and gives a good clear shiny coating to my work. I would certainly buy this product again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CRAFTERS WORKSHOP Framing Template, 12 by 12-Inch, Tile Texture; Brand: CRAFTERS WORKSHOP; Review: Love it. It is big enough to cover a 12 x 12 sheet. Leaves a clear impression of the pattern; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix 658256 Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die by Tim Holtz, 12.625 by 2.375-Inch, Snowflake Rosette; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Beautiful snowflake die. Recommend using with long plates to ensure good cut and keep die from bending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dardugo Sizzix Accessory - Tool Kit inspired by Susan Tierney-Cockburn; Brand: Dardugo; Review: Very useful tool box for making Susan's flowers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Flowering Quince by Susan Tierney-Cockburn; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Oh such pretty cards you can make with these flowers. They have a sort of oriental feel to them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix Thinlits Narcissus Flower Dies, Paperwhites, 12-Pack; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Another precise cutting die from Susan and Sizzix. Daffodil is a perfect size for a card. size for a card.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 12PK - Flower, Pansy/Violet by Susan Tierney-Cockburn; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Oh how pretty these flowers turn out. Makes a set just the right size for a card.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dauber with Storage Box; Brand: Darice; Review: Plenty of room for your daubers in here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedal St Serger Pad and Trim Catcher; Brand: Pedal Sta; Review: Perfect for my Brother 1034D, bag very slippery and hard to put on but once in place it works perfectly. The non slip pad that you put on the underside once stuck will not unstick so make sure you have it aligned before putting in place. I wasn't very careful and accidentally dropped one corner and it stuck fast so the pad is now askew, no real problem as it still holds the machine in place at high speeds. Collects all the cuttings from the machine and I now have somewhere to put my cut off thread ends, no longer sweeping the floor after my projects.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stencil Magic Decorative Stencils, 8" x 18"-Flowing Ivy; Brand: Delta Creative; Review: Very nice set of dies, cut and emboss the edge in one pass of my big shot. Small dies perfect for placing wording or bow on, large ones perfect size for a background mount on a card. Love the torn edge effect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranger Embossing Powder, 1-Ounce Jar, Silver Pearl; Brand: Ranger; Review: Very pretty silvery pearlescent effect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedal Sta PS-800 Sewing and Craft Trim Catcher, 13" x 20", White; Brand: Pedal Sta; Review: Love it! No more sweeping up bits from the floor after sewing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranger MIS22701 Inkssentials Mini Misters, 3-Pack; Brand: Ranger; Review: What can I say, they work perfectly every time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix 660220 Thinlits Die Set, Mixed Media by Tim Holtz, 4-Pack; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Great die set of textures. Each piece is fairly small but plenty for a card; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tattered Angels GLM-21083 Glimmer Mist, 2-Ounce, Wedding Pink; Brand: TATTERED ANGELS; Review: Pretty peach colored; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sizzix 661085 Floral Panel Thinlits Die by Brenda Walton; Brand: Sizzix; Review: Produces very pretty die cuts; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour Paint, 5ml tube, Winsor Blue (Green Shade); Brand: Winsor & Newton; Review: Great quality watercolor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour Paint, 5ml tube, Green Gold; Brand: Winsor & Newton; Review: Great quality watercolor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Momenta Cut and Emboss Die, Butterfly; Brand: Momenta; Review: Nice die cuts produced easy to emboss; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CottageCutz Elites Die, Victorian Corners, 2" by 2" Each; Brand: CottageCutz; Review: I LOVE this die!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AIT Art Select Red Sable Detail Brush Set, 7 Pure Russian Sable Paint; Brand: AIT Products; Review: Nice set of detail rushes for traveling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Kan'dee Chalk Set-Metallics; Brand: Unknown; Review: Great colors, easy to use; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 6" x 50' Clear Vinyl Tranfser Paper Tape Roll with Grid, Perfect for Cameo, Cricut, Self Adhesive Vinyl Decals,; Brand: Fullsexy; Review: Lovely mirror card stock. As with all card stocks in the US it could be thicker; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clover 4071 Desk Needle Threader, Purple; Brand: Clover; Review: Works every time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bead Buddy Design Save and Go Portable Beading Kit - Beading Project Organizer; Brand: Bead Buddy; Review: I bought this bead buddy in 2014 and have been using it daily. I am only now getting to review it. I LOVE iT. First it keeps all my beads and findings in exactly the same place as when I close it up. The memory foam springs back into a flat surface when you have finished your project. I have found that I cannot close it with tools in it but I have a box for them so not a problem. For those of you who can't open and close it easily unlock the hinges, hold the bottom and push the lid away from you while still almost closed and then it opens smoothly and easily without disturbing the beads at all. I would recommend this to anyone who has cats and kids that like to play with beads, travelers I use it in the camper or just for keeping your project safe wherever you are.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: First to Kill; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Peterson Page; Review: Riveting book lots of action that is realistic. Good story line and character development I can't wait to read his next book in this series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breaking Point (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: Great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saint Odd; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: Great ending to an awesome series. Would be great to have a TV series based on these books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The City; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: This is one of his best books. Will keep you riveted to every page . The kind of book you just can't put down; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bat: Harry Hole 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: Very well written. Keeps you reading to see what happens next I like it that Harry is flawed like the rest of us; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tournament; Author: Visit Amazon's Matthew Reilly Page; Review: Mixing actual history with fiction to create a very believable story. I really felt that I had been transported back in time to be a witness to a memorable event.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturn Run; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Great story very well written. Super suspense and character development. Somewhat overly scientific but still understandable. I could well imagine this happening in real life not only in the future but today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Fisher-Price Nickelodeon Blaze & the Monster Machines, Blaze; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: MY GRANDSON SLEEPS WITH IT EVERY NIGHT. HE LOVES TRUCKS, AND IS TOTALLY IMMERSED IN BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES. IT'S NICE AND SOFT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You & Me Happy Together Family Action Figure Set (Dad, Mom, Daughter, and Baby) Brown Hair; Brand: Happy Together; Review: GREAT FOR TODDLER'S FIRST SET OF DOLLHOUSE FIGURES.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You & Me Happy Together Minivan; Brand: Generic; Review: GREAT TOY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Little People Surprise & Sounds Home; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: VERY CUTE FOR TODDLER. HE SEEMED TO LIKE IT A LOT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WolVol Transport Car Carrier Truck Toy for Boys and Girls (includes 6 cars and 28 slots); Brand: WolVol; Review: NOT A BAD TOY. I DO WISH THE PIECES WERE LARGER.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Marianthi Studios Apartments; City: Pefkos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: This is the first self catering holiday we have booked through Thomas Cook and may well the last. We arrived on a night flight, and were heartily welcomed( by Greg?) who had kindly stayed up to see us into our apartment. We were very surprised to be allocated a two bedroom suite and all seemed fine. However, our first shock was that there was no 'welcome pack', not even a bottle of water in the fridge. The apartment was fine and roomy, but the two balconies were both in hot sun all day. The smaller one was in shade from late afternoon, but there was no proper seating. We both prefer reading on our balcony, than on the beach or in a crowded area. The staff were as helpful as they could be, but no one appeared to be in charge when it came to any problems. The standard response being: 'ask at the pool/bar'. No proper reception area. On leaving, we were shocked at the lack of security for our luggage and were told by the Thomas Cook Rep just to leave it in the bar area, and the staff would keep an eye on it. This I thought put an extra responsiblity on overworked staff, who were not always visible. Again, we had a night flight, so we had to leave our baggage in the bar in full view of anyone passing by, when we went into the main street for our evening meal. I have raised our concerns with Thomas Cook, but like many of the staff they seem weary. The weather may have been hot but not this property.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cortes; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: We visited this hotel 12 years ago as a couple, but liked it enough to return this year with some friends. The staff are helpful and made us feel most welcome. The rooms are all fine for a short stay. On both visits our room was in a quiet position but we are not bothered about street noise. Our friends had a room with a balcony which was right over the action. This is a lively city throbbing with life, so we did not expect it to be quiet. The hotel is very well positioned for getting around. Handy for the metro and you can catch the airport bus nearby. We all loved it. Good value. Excellent position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort; City: Carvoeiro Faro District Algarve; Review: Stayed here as part of a holiday package and loved it. Cannot comment on many of the facilities, such as the pool, restaurant and bar as did not use them. Clean and spacious. Wonderful breakfasts. Only fault: Clothes hangers too high for me to reach.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artiem Capri Menorca; City: Mahon Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: We recently stayed at this hotel for two weeks on B&B basis. The room was fine, clean and light, with enough storage space. All the reception and cleaning staff were superb. Friendly, helpful and nothing seemed a problem. There was a kettle and fridge in the room, and milk was replaced free of charge, which I thought was a nice touch. The choice at breakfast was fine and plenty of it, but all seemed a little bland. The hotel is situated in an urban, working area, with lots of traffice noise. I like the window open when inside, so was prepared to accept this. The balcony overlooked the street, and faced the properties opposite, so it had the feeling, for me, of being overlooked. The interior of the hotel is plain and fuctional, and there is not much seating, or communal space. It does have a spa on the top floor, which we did not use. A big plus, is that the hotel is situated close to the local bus station, which is handy for visiing other parts of the island. It is also close to the shopping area, which is full of shoe shops! For me. this is worth four stars! Artiem Capri is fine for the traveller who just wants to spend a few days in Mahon. If you want a nice view, you may wish to look elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Port Ciutadella; City: Ciutadella Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed at Hotel Port Citudella for two weeks. It was our first visit to Menorca, and we wanted a town based hotel as neither of us are into beaches, swimming or sand. The position of this hotel is great for walking along the costal path into the old town, which takes around 20 minutes. Our room was light and airy with plenty of storage space for clothes and a fantastic amount of plug points for charging up all your gadgets. The breakfasts were superb, with a large choice of food. I loved the chocolate cakes and my husband was very impressed with the freshly made omelettes. The staff were all pleasant and friendly and happy to advise on local transport and restaurants. The hotel is very quiet and probably more suited to couples rather than families with children. If you want nightlife, action and beaches, you may wish to consider elswhere. There is also a very good veggie restaurant around the corner from the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa; City: Tucson Arizona; Review: This was my second stay at Westward Look and once again my stay was excellent. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful that I have found anywhere. The entire resort, especially the grounds and amenities, are maintained in the highest manner. The Gold restaurant serves the best breakfast in town and "Date Night" is always our favorite evening event. The exercise equipment is of the highest caliber and the tennis courts fabulous. All in all, it was a most relaxing three days in an excellent resort. Looking forward to coming back next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Valencia; City: Santa Clarita California; Review: Very nice Embassy Suites. The layout and decor were very pleasing. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The managers reception was adequate. We ate in the dining room one night and the food was good. The hotel is close to many attractions, shopping and dining but the area where the hotel is located is quiet and non-congested. Nice hotel with affordable price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Howard Johnson Inn Guatemala City; City: Guatemala City Guatemala Department; Review: We stayed here on two occasions on our recent trip to Guatemala because it is only 10 minutes from the airport. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant was excellent. On first arrival we were suprised by finding armed security guards (shotguns) stationed at the entrance but this common place throught the city. Staff were very accommodating and professional.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gai Beach Resort Spa Hotel; City: Tiberias Galilee Northern District; Review: Located on western shore of the Sea of Galilee it has a beautiful view of the Golan Heights. The grounds are well kept, pools and spa excellent. Meals are buffet style but the variety and quality of food is very good. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Our room was on the ground floor and had a nice semi secluded patio, great for watching the morning sunrise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel Convention Center; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: We were hosting an event at the Cobb Galleria and the Renaissance was the perfect place to stay. We could walk to our event without leaving the facility. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The Executive Lounge served and excellent breakfast and very good appetizers in the evening. Having to pay $10 for a glass of wine was ridiculous! The restaurant in the hotel was very good. The steaks excellent. We also ate dinner in the bar but the restaurant was more comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Peachtree Corners Norcross; City: Peachtree Corners Georgia; Review: Homewood suites are always a good bargain. Very affordable. The staff was very accommodating. The free breakfast and evening appetizers, wine and beer are a real plus. My only complaint, no hot tub. Shuttle service was provided to local attractions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prince Kuhio Condos; City: Poipu Kauai Hawaii; Review: We rented through VRBO which we use frequently. We stayed here for our second week because we wanted to be close to the good snorkeling beaches. Our place had an updated kitchen and a beautiful ocean view from the balcony. The place was nicely furnished with a California King bed. It does not have ac but that is not needed as we always had a nice breeze through the unit which made it very comfortable. We would stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Costa Larimar; City: Barahona Barahona Province Dominican Republic; Review: Leave your America expectations and remember where you are. Hotel is an older facility but functional. Beware of the elevators. They usually broke down at least once a day but I am a stair person so this was not an issue for me. The food was excellent although the meal times seemed to be very flexible according to when the staff was ready. The rooms were comfortable but if you wanted a hot shower it was always hit and miss. The wi-fi was also hit and miss but you could usually get on in the lobby. There were plenty of security personnel on duty at any given time so we felt safe on the compound. I spent a total of 10 days at the Costa Larimar and I was overall satisfied considering where we were.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Davenport; City: Davenport Iowa; Review: Very friendly and helpful front desk. Located within walking distance of several good restaurants. There was a local event happening in town (Spring break) and the hotel was full of young kids who overwhelmed the facility. The rooms were comfortable and clean. Due to a large number of guests checking out on Sunday my room never got made up. Under more normal circumstances an excellent hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The New Sanno; City: Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: This was our first stay in the "new" building. The hotel website was very helpful in getting us from Narita airport to the hotel. The Limousine Bus was great. Less than two hour trip to the hotel. You have to be DoD to qualify for a stay. My 30 yrs in the Navy met that qualification. Hotel is close to subway line which is the only way to get around. It is easy to use. Download the Tokyo subway app for your apple. It can be used offline. We had no trouble getting to where we wanted to go. The restaurants in the hotel are excellent but we ate our lunch and dinner in local restaurants. If you want to get the Japanese style rooms you need to book early. We were very comfortable in a standard room. As expected, service was excellent, rooms clean and everything in working order. We can't wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nof Ginosar Hotel; City: Ginosar Northern District; Review: Staying at a kibbutz is so much more relaxing than a large hotel. The bungalows were adequate with air conditioning, TV and patio with table and chairs. It was a short walk to the main building for meals. The food was very good and plentiful. WiFi is free in the reception area but you can pay extra to have access in your room. The Jesus Boat attraction is located on this property. Easy walk to shore of Galilee. Enjoyed our three day stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Victoria; City: Oaxaca Southern Mexico; Review: Stayed here for 9 days while on medical mission trip. Hotel has a long history. The restaurant is great, service excellent, great omlets and terrific breakfast Buffet. It is really nice dining in the open air restaurant. The rooms are comfortable and with air conditioning. We had a room on the third floor with great view of city. The hike up the stairs, no elevators, is great exercise. It has a huge pool with well kept grounds. Most of the staff was very helpful. Really enjoyed our stay. WiFi was slow but served our purposes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Viking; City: Newport Rhode Island; Review: Spent four days attending a meeting/reunion. The level of service and concern for guests was exceptional. Even the valets greeted by my name every time I passed by. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. The wi-fi never failed although some of my friends had difficulty logging on probably due to a firewall in their device. If that happens go to your browser and enter go.com and then go to hotel Viking. Location is within easy walking distance of wharf area and also the Cliff Walk. Did that several times. We didn't really have to use our car for anything. Great Experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Rene Rofe Women's Crotchless Lace Thong Panty; Brand: Rene Rofe; Review: Looks and feels good for the first few minutes but the material is so thin it rolls and bunches, but it is a perfect design, just needs to be made with a slightly stronger lace.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Timex Men's Highland Street Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: Very nice, not a bad thing to say about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LoveFifi Women's Locked and Loaded Sexy Support Bra; Brand: LoveFifi; Review: Perfect fit, comfortable for an underwire bra, pretty and boy does hubby love it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreamgirl Women's Alluring Chiffon Short Kimono Robe; Brand: ; Review: Runs small. Husband likes it, a lot, lol, but it does run small. For me 2 x larger than my usual size would have fir better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elife 20 pcs Assorted Colors Women Spacing Bra Extender Strap-4 hooks, 3 hooks and 2 hooks (20 pcs); Brand: Elife; Review: Good quality and variety, would purchase more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1190 Women's French Terry Jogger Relaxed Lounge Sweatpants/Capri; Brand: Pants; Review: I like the pants, very light weight and comfortable fit IF the size were correct. Order at least one size larger to expect them to fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Kap Men's Industrial Work Shirt, Regular Fit, Short Sleeve; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirts but sizing is just too small..... bought the next size up and it also was too small. We need a universal size guide!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Kap Men's Industrial Work Shirt, Regular Fit, Short Sleeve; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirts but sizing is just too small..... bought the next size up and it also was too small. We need a universal size guide!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: eVogues Plus Size Rhinestone Studded Elastic Belt; Brand: eVogues Apparel; Review: LOVE it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: James Fiallo Men's 12-Pairs Low Cut Athletic Sport Socks; Brand: JAMES FIALLO; Review: Grandson loved them!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Everything, Everything; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book was just EVERYTHING !! <3 <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: L'appel de l'ange; Author: Guillaume Musso; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It took me some time to get through this book - cause life's been kinda crazy these past few months - but I really liked it ! It's my first time reading a book from Musso and he made me want to give a new shot to Thrillers even though it's not my favourite genre at all. I recommend it ! Definitely 100% recommend it ! :) ~ Mel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just One Night (Just One Day, #2.5); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This ending was everuthing I was waiting for and more !! <3 <3 <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: First book I read this month, after I heard si many people liked it. I can't say it's my favourite book ever, but I quite like it. Full. review to come soon. dY~S; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Night With the King; Author: Tommy Tenney; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: After putting this book aside to concentrate on another read, I picked it back up yesterday and couldn't put it down until I finished it exactly a couple minutes ago. I first thought I'd let it sink before writing a review, but since I'm already on my computer, let's just do it now. Synopsis : " Bestselling author Tommy Tenney expands the extraordinary story of Esther like no novelist has done before. Both a thriller and a Jewish woman's memoir, Hadassah takes readers to ancient Persia (now known as Iran), into the inner sanctum of the palace and back out into the war zones of battle and political intrigue. This gripping drama of a simple peasant girl chosen over many more qualified candidates to become Esther, Queen of Persia, captures the imagination and fires the emotions of men and women alike. " My Thougths : In this book, we follow Hadassah Kesselman, a young Juish bride. A few days before her wedding, her father brings her to an anciant place in Jerusalem and reveals her a really old family secret; a letter, handed down in her family through generations. A letter writen - to one of her ancestors - by a really important person : Esther, Queen of the anciant Persia. Everyone who knows me, knows that the story of Esther is one of my favorite story. So as soon as I saw this book, I new I had to read it. What was my surprise when I discovered than this book is so much as a reteling of the story of Esther, but that the author had found an interesting way of letting her tell us her Story. I'm not gonna tell much more, since I don't want to spoil you, but one thing is sure, this book is a gem, and I recommend it to everyone !! <3 ~ Mel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: /08.27.2017/ I almost finished this book in one sitting and I LOVED it !! Full review comking soon ! gY(tm)OEgY'*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Servant Boy: A Rags to Riches Novel; Author: Reesha Goral; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: //08.06.2017// Finally got the time to finish this book today. Full review to follow soon ! :) //08.15.2017// aEURC/E D I TaEURC/ I've been wanting to write this review for a few days now, but life has been SO hectic gY~deg I just didn't see the days go by... gY(tm)^ Anyway, here I finally am, so LET'S DO IT ! gY~S I received a pdf arc of this book a couple of weeks ago, in exchange of an honest review, and I was so happy and excited for it - since it would be a first time experience for me - that I didn't resist more than a couple days before putting the book I was currently reading, aside, and start this one. aEURC/ SYNOPSIS aEURC/ This is the story of Zayne, a young Pakistanis servant boy, who shares with us his life, his social growth from servitude to the life of a master and his quest of the key to solve the devastating epidemic that's killing people in a really fast and mysterious way. aEURC/ PLOT aEURC/ One of the reasons why I didn't write this review as soon as I ended the book is cause I actually needed time to think about it. I didn't completely hate this read, but - for some reason - I knew I hadn't loved it, and to be honest, something about this read kind of bothered me. Perhaps it was the fact I couldn't quite describe my feelings about this story... So I took some time to think, and as much as I would have LOVED to tell you I completely loved this book, I didn't, and I want to explain why: The plot itself has such great potential and is filled with amazing ideas: - Zayne unrequited love ; - His assumption from great poverty and status of servant to head of a big business and great richness ; - His beautiful friendship with his best friend and brother of heart ; - His research of the truth about the epidemic ; And a few other good points. I really liked the content, and the way things would turn, but then ; I realised something felt really wrong to me : the timing. Sadly, I feel like the author took to long to describe some parts and talk about some matters that weren't - in my pov - honestly that important to the story, and skipped through some other points - I would have found really important - in a couple of sentences only. The story resulting to be really far from what I expected reading the synopsis. aEURC/ Characters aEURC/ As I wrote it before, we see the events through the eyes of Zayne, the main chatacter. I liked his character overall and his good heart, even if some habit of his really bothered me ... *cough* stalker tendencies *cough* We follow different characters during the journey, going from Asiya and Zayne's mom, to Zayne's future wife and business partners, ... I found the characters pretty well developed, and would have even; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Parvana - Une enfance en Afghanistan; Author: Deborah Ellis; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Liked this much almost as much as I did the first time around, back then when I was still in middle school. It was really sweet to re-read and remember one of my favourite childhood's reads. dY~SdY'*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Accomplissement (Les étoiles de Noss Head #3); Author: Sophie Jomain; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, young-adult, romance; Review: Until now, this was my favourite one ! I really liked it and seeing how my sister was disappointed with the next two and I'm kind of afraid to read them tbh...dY~degdY~...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Mornington Hotel Stockholm Bromma; City: Bromma; Review: Stayed one night in this hotel somewhere end of October. It was a good stay. Offering everything needed for a business traveler. Free and fast wireless internet, bar where work and a beer can be combined, quick breakfast and a fast check-out. Attention points are the size of the room (really small) and the water output of the shower. This was in an economy mode, probably to save costs or for environmental reasons. I probably would consider the hotel for my next visit, depending on the alternatives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Hotel Apartments Stockholm; City: Stockholm; Review: Sky hotel apartments does not offer normal hotel rooms, but offers small studios. The difference is a kitchen and a small living. I find this very refreshing and enjoyable when staying a couple of days longer. For just one of two days, it is more or less the same as a good hotel room. High lights: + Very good wireless internet connection for free + Clean studio + Small but everything needed for a longer stay. Very cosy Low lights - Breakfast (included in the price) could have been more luxurious with better quality coffee. In Dutch: "slootwater"; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf; City: Dusseldorf North Rhine Westphalia; Review: For a one day trip to Sweden I had to catch an early flight (6:45) and decided to stay over at Düsseldorf to have a good night rest. Really recommendable. The hotel is luxurious and very convenient to stay. The car can be parked at the hotel owns parking garage. Tariffs are comparable to the airport parking garage. The rooms are big and very well isolated (no noises from the airport are unnoticeable). The only two attention points are the costly WLAN and the overall hotel fee for one night. Nevertheless, will definitely do it again to catch an early flight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Dusseldorf; City: Neuss North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Swissotel is a business hotel located in Neuss, a city close to Düsseldorf (other side of the Rhine). During the weekends it is used by tourists for city trips to Düsseldorf. For the same purpose, I stayed in July in this hotel during the weekend with my wife and my 2 year old daughter. It was a good stay. The interior of the hotel is nice and cozy. The rooms are spacious (we had an upgrade) and well equipped, including a flat screen television and Nespresso coffee machine. An attention point is the cleaning of the windowsill; all other was pretty well cleaned. The breakfast is good, lots of choice and very friendly personal. The hotel has a nice swimming pool and after 6 o’clock there is also a “wellness area” with 2 different saunas. Earlier is possible, but you have to make a phone call, but then still it takes quite some time to heat up. Parking can be done in the garage or parking area, however when you’re lucky you can park outside on the public road for free. The hotel is located quietly in a residential area. On walking distance, you can find a big shopping mall. An attention point is the price of the WLAN. I understand that hotels use these to increase their profits, but I find the prices a ridiculous. Internet should be a commodity like warm water. All and all, I would recommend this place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome Hotel Darmstadt; City: Darmstadt Hesse; Review: Business relations recommended me this hotel since it is supported to be the best in Darmstadt. Without having seen the others, this is probably true. It’s located between the city center and the university campus. It is a real business hotel with conferencing facilities and a large underground parking garage. The rooms are nice, equipped with good beds and a powerful shower. The WiFi is at par. The breakfast is rich and plentiful, but also quite expensive. For a business stay the maximum score: 5/5. For leisure I would go somewhere else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Essen City Centre; City: Essen North Rhine Westphalia; Review: Normally, I’m quite enthusiastic about the concept of Holiday Inn express. As business traveler it offers exactly what is needed: small but well equipped room, WiFi, good shower, fast breakfast and an efficient check-in/out process. This time I was traveling with my family and that gave me a bit of mixed experience. The rooms are the same, but with an addition sleep-couch in the room, the desk can’t be used anymore and the window can only opened/accessed by climbing over the sleep-couch. The queen size bed sounds royal, but queen size means 140cm and that’s not a lot for two large adults. The pillow choice is however again as usual and the shower was the same quality as ever. The breakfast is also very similar, excellent for business trips, but for a cosy family breakfast the choice is a bit small. The location in of this HI Express is nice. Close to the city center, nearby a very large shopping mall with some fast food or outlets of restaurant chain nearby. All in all mixed feeling: 3 out of 5.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Story Hotel Tejo; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: Stayed in this hotel for two nights and must admit it really is worth a 5* review. Rooms are small, but well equipped, nicely and warmly decorated and has excellent beds. The bathroom is worth an extra comment, excellent shower (ceiling and a hand shower) with good water pressure and very nice soaps and shampoo of the brand Rituals. I liked it a lot! The hotel has no extra facilities like pool, wellness, fitness, but you have the city of Lissabon at your hand! Breakfast is good nothing special but contains all needed. If I have to be critical on a topic, it will be the juices served, they are not freshly pressed from oranges. But let’s be honest, if that is the biggest problem? A well-deserved 5 out of 5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Freud 6" x 5/8" x 1/8" High Speed Steel Industrial Planer and Jointer Knives (C350); Brand: Freud; Review: I do not know where I got the idea that these knives were compatible with Delta 4 inch jointers, but they simply do not fit into the head. They are to thick.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Freud 10" x 30T Industrial Thin Kerf Glue Line Ripping Blade (LM75R010); Brand: Freud; Review: Does a fine job ripping for glue line. I use it with a one HP motor and it cuts 2 inch thick maple just fine. This blade makes all my glue lines for edge gluing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freud SD208 8-Inch Professional Dado (Discontinued); Brand: Freud; Review: I have been using HF dado sets for several years now. But this set is far superior in quality of cut.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amflo 201D Standard Blow Gun with Rubber Tip; Brand: Amflo; Review: I love the full flow of this nozzle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisch FSF-308997 1/2-Inch High Speed Steel Double Flute Brad Point Drill Bit; Brand: Fisch; Review: As described and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dap 00204 Plastic Resin Glue 4.5 Lb Raw Building Material, Tan; Brand: DAP; Review: Always good stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLUMB PAK, Strainer Basket Sink Ss, EA; Brand: Plumb Pak; Review: It fit and works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CARBON FIBER BIKJRFOTO Bicycle HEADSET SPACERS 1 1/8" SET STEM Set 5-10-15-20mm 4 pcs By JRFOTO CC01; Brand: JRFOTO; Review: These lightweight carbon spacers were just as described and worked perfectly. The fit was excellent. Package arrived in a tely manner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cyclo Active Bicycle Bar Map Cover; Brand: Cyclo Active; Review: This map cover is big enough for me to enlarge a map so that my old eyes can still read what is on it without my reading glasses. It fits nicely and securely to my handle bar too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Izumi Men's Elite Inrcool Tri Short Long; Brand: ; Review: These Tri shorts have less padding than my normal riding pants - which was just what I wanted in a Tri pant. Did my first tri ever this past weekend and had no issue at all running or riding in these pants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roswheel Bicycle Frame Pannier and Front Tube Cell Phone Bag; Brand: Roswheel; Review: Replaced my stem mount bag with this tube mount bag. It is much deeper, allowing it to hold more. The zippers allow you to zip up from both sides which is good as I can't go all the way around because the stem is in the way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pedro's Oranj Peelz Degreaser; Brand: ; Review: Oranj peelz does a great job cleaning dirty chains. I use it in my little cleaning machine and cycle the chain through a few times. The results are great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Avenir Bigmouth Velcro Seat Bag (Large- 75/106 Cubic Inches); Brand: Avenir; Review: I put this bag on all every bike in the family. That should tell you how I like this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Gordon Ramsay's Ferrari Monza SP2 Looks Delicious; Abstract: Good thing the roofless ride is inside because it's raining outside.; Category: autos
Title: See Justin Theroux's Sweet Reaction to Ex Jennifer Aniston Joining Instagram; Abstract: Actress made her debut on the social media platform on Tuesday with a Friends selfie; Category: tv
Title: Jason Momoa Teases 'Way Bigger' 'Aquaman' Sequel (Exclusive); Abstract: The actor also gushed about his wife, Lisa Bonet, and the gift of having a partner who 'loves you through all of it.'; Category: movies
Title: Burt Reynolds' former 1978 'Smokey' Pontiac Trans Am in big auction by feds; Abstract: It's among nearly 150 vehicles seized in an alleged financial scam; Category: autos
Title: Bag Explodes While Being Loaded On Volaris Flight At Midway Airport; Abstract: A bag being loaded onto an airplane at Midway Aiport exploded on Monday and the Chicago bomb unit has responded.; Category: travel
Title: Bartenders share 13 things they'd love to tell customers but can't; Abstract: There are some things that bartenders just won't tell you, even if it's to everyone's benefit.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: Mayfield's postgame outfit gets all the memes; Abstract: Social media had a field day with Baker Mayfield's postgame attire.; Category: sports
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: Tom Brady explains why he's angry at this point in the football season; Abstract: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasn't happy on Monday morning. That much was clear when he logged on for his call with WEEI sports radio. But he wasn't sad, even if he sounded a little down after his team's 37-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. "I'm more angry. I'm just an angry football I'm like an angry during football season. It's always kind of at a boil just below boil. It doesn't take much to push me over the...; Category: sports
Title: Porsche launches into second story of New Jersey building, killing 2; Abstract: The Porsche went airborne off a median in Toms River, causing it to crash into a red brick building.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Trans Globe Lighting 4181 BG Outdoor Wentworth 15.75" Wall Lantern, Black Gold; Brand: Trans Globe Lighting; Review: Very pretty. Be prepared for them to arrived damaged. We ordered 3, and one of them had completely shattered glass. Amazon replaced it, of course, but the replacement arrived and it also had a crack in one panel. We hung them all anyway, but that's 2 out of the 4 units we ordered in total which had some sort of damage. Makes me wonder how long they'll last out in the elements. They do look wonderful though, so if they hold up, they're a great deal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Design House 539247 Millbridge Toilet Paper Holder, Oil Rubbed Bronze; Brand: Design House; Review: Looks good, went on easy, holds toilet paper. Not much else to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aketek 8PCS Ceramic Vintage Rose Floral Door Knobs Handle Drawer Kitchen Screw -White/Pink; Brand: Aketek; Review: Very cool knobs. Had to get some new bolts to install them on an old dresser with drawer fronts about 1" thick, but they look great once installed. They have received many compliments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Delta Faucet Haywood 2-Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Drain Assembly, Chrome 35999LF; Brand: DELTA FAUCET; Review: Really nice faucets which look great on a marble vanity. Heavy quality. Does not include water lines (one of the FAQs at the time of this writing indicates it does) but does contain everything else you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bemis 9170NISL 000 Slow Close Round Closed Front Toilet Seat, White; Brand: Bemis; Review: Installed this on the toilet. About a month later, the screws holding the lid on fell out. A day later, the entire hinge mechanism on the other side broke apart. It's trash now.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sioux Chief Mfg 846-S11PK 6-5/8-Inch Cast Iron Strainer; Brand: Sioux Chief Mfg; Review: Used to replace a rusty old drain cover in the laundry room, where the a/c unit constantly drains. Fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cosco Shifter 300-Pound Capacity Multi-Position Heavy Duty Folding Hand Truck and Dolly, Green; Brand: Cosco; Review: Will come in handy in our small warehouse, and will save our employees some back stress. Converts easily and seems durable enough. A good buy for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Fueled (The Driven Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I couldn't put this series down. I love that Rylee has both a backbone and a vulnerable side, both of the characters actually. I just wish that Rylee wasn't so hard on Colton, and spazes out the second she assumes something about his intentions and what have you. It gets a little redundant that she always assumes that he's trying to heal a wounded ego, and can't accept the fact that he persued her, many times, and she needs to let go of her stubborness and give into what she feels. Colton needs to talk about what happened to him to try and get over it. Not that I've ever experienced anything soooo traumatic that it haunts me everyday or in my sleep, but I'm sure talking to SOMEONE about it might help him get over it. Anyway, the love story behind both books is amazing, and I love that it's not a quick - head over heels, falling all over themselves, going to jump to get married- kind of love story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driven ((The Driven Trilogy)); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: From the beginning, I could not put this book down! The characters nestle their way into your mind, and find a permanent place there. Colton and Rylee have everything to overcome, except, it's not LIFE that they need to overcome. Both need to learn to let go of their own personal demons to find true happiness within each other. It is a MUST READ, as is the rest of the series. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crashed (The Driven Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: This book had me almost in tears from the very first page! Kristy Bromberg has completely outdone herself with this final installment of Colton and Rylee. I consider myself a pretty hardened person, and again, there were tears. The entire trilogy makes you feel what the characters are feeling, and you will feel as though you are physically in the storyline, watching every moment happen. Not too many authors have touched my heart the way this series, and more importantly, this particular book. I'm sad to see it end, but I am grateful that I was able to experience it at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn (A Driven Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I didn't think K. Bromberg would be able to top the Driven Trilogy, but knocked it out of the park. Becks and Haddie's story had me laughing, crying (ugly crying at that), and super emotional. I can honestly say I didn't want this book to end. The author has a way of making her readers feel what the characters are feeling, and it's a realistic situation that a lot of people can identify with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Ache: (The Driven Series); Author: ; Review: I am usually skeptical of new characters when an author, even one I adore as much as Mrs. Bromberg, writes stand alones. All I can say is, WOW! I never in a million years thought that any characters would replace the beloved Colton Donovan from the original Driven Trilogy, but I think K Bromberg outdid herself with Hawkin Play. He's a sexy bad boy rocker, but with the heart of gold, going out of his way to uphold long ago promises made during a tragic time. Quinlan Westin, little sister to bad ass racer Colton, just trying to finish college without anymore heartache, but with plenty of casual sex to bide her time. They engage in sexy banter right off the bat, and from there it's one hell of a roller coaster ride for your emotions. This book will make you have all of the feels, from laughing out loud, to wanting to hit someone, to wanting to console the characters as if you are right there in the room with them. Absolutely a MUST READ!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aced (The Driven Trilogy); Author: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: I never doubted Kristy's ability to bring this story full circle with my absolute favorite fictional characters! She touched on a subject that most women can relate to, and it brought back all of the feelings and memories of my own experiences in Rylee's shoes. I liked that the time line which this story was written in, because it's not too close to where Crashed left off, but not too close to the 10 year epilogue from Crashed either. I laughed, I wanted to cry, I wanted to punch certain characters. I love that the characters roles with how they help each other was reversed. Colton will ALWAYS take care of Rylee and Rylee will ALWAYS take care of Colton. Together, when they are at their best, are unstoppable, and damn anyone who tries to get in the way of their family and happiness. You WILL feel what these characters feel. These characters are REAL.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Player and the Pixie (Rugby) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's L H Cosway Page; Review: This book had me laughing out loud! The authors are in touch with the way of the world today, and it was refreshing to read about such an unlikely match for a couple. Lucy's feeling are also completely relatable, for myself at least. I will definitely be reading the rest of the rugby series :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ends Here (Road to Nowhere) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M Robinson Page; Review: M has done it again! Read Road To Nowhere before picking this book up. Creed and Mia will forever be one of my favorite couples, even if they are both super stubborn to the point where I wanted to throw my kindle in a temper tantrum, and tell the characters to get their heads out of their behinds! I love the loyalty between all of the characters in the story, which happen to have most of the characters from the Good Ol' Boys series as well as El Diablo. (Read those also if you can before picking this book up). I laughed, I cried, I raged. Definitely worth the read. You will NOT be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Pecador (El Santo) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's M. Robinson Page; Review: Wow. Just wow. Queen of angst strikes again! This book will elicit EVERY. SINGLE. EMOTION. Do yourself a favor and give this a read (well, after you read El Santo); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Normaway Inn Cabins; City: Margaree Valley Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia; Review: We reserved rooms here and yet when we arrived we were met by the innkeeper who informed us they were not open! We had driven all day and were looking forward to a good night's rest, instead we were told by a barefoot man (yes, barefoot!) that they had not opened for the season and so we were out of luck. It was getting dark and we were desperate, he finally agreed to let us each have a room for $100.00! We found this man very indifferent, but we had no choice and we accepted. The rooms were very sub par. My room was littered with dead flies, which crunched underfoot, the rooms were dusty and the bedding was meagre. There was no open restaurant and the man directed us to a terrible place called the Belle View. He refused to provide even a cup of coffee in the morning. We got up early and could not leave fast enough.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Waverley Inn; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: We recently spent 5 nights here and it was delightful. The location is perfect for walking around the city and exploring. We loved the charm and the clean comfortable rooms. Especially loved the coffee and biscuits in the afternoon. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was lovely to come "home" to after a day of sight seeing, or an evening of beer and music. well done, Waverley!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackheath Lodge; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: I have been all over the world as a solo female traveler and the most comfortable I have ever felt was here at the Blackheath Lodge. The lodge is very well located near the beautiful promenade which goes on for kilometres in both direction and is busy with joggers, people walking their dogs, and people pushing prams. You can even walk it to the V&A Waterfront. My room was well appointed with a very comfortable king size bed and balcony. Breakfast is included and has both hot and cold options. As a vegan I was able to find delicious fruit salad, muesli, and brown toast. I would suggest that the kitchen look in to some hot vegan options such as vegan sausages, tofu scramble, or a breakfast hash. The coffee was superb and the service very attentive. Staff was warm and knowledgeable. It was so nice to be wished a good day when leaving and welcomed back at the end of the day with genuine affection. Shout out to Karin, Riano, and Charlé who made me feel like family. The good kind of family, not like mine who argue all the time! Lastly a tremendous thank you to a rockstar of a guide Lovemore, who took me down to to the Cape and showed me penguins, ostriches, and baboons! He was knowledgeable and patient. Everyone should take advantage of the tours offered by the Blackheath Lodge. It is personal and a great way to see the area. Worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bwindi Lodge; City: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Western Region; Review: I stayed here for two nights while on safari. This was by far my favourite lodge and I wished I could stay longer. The staff were attentive (Hello Butler Sheila!) and the food was delicious. I am vegan and they had no trouble accommodating. The view of the mountain is breathtaking and the lodge is near the briefing point for gorilla trekking. Nice touches- they clean your boots after trekking, there is a free massage, and the wake up call is someone singing outside your window while bringing you French Press coffee. Outstanding! Don’t forget to go to the Bwindi Cafe for delicious homemade tortilla chips and fresh salsa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kasenyi Safari Camp; City: Queen Elizabeth National Park Western Region; Review: I stayed here for two nights on my Safari. The main lodge is gorgeous, and the cottages you stay in are breathtaking. The views are amazing, you are escorted back and forth by armed guards. The food was delicious and they were able to accommodate my vegan diet no problem. There is no air conditioning in the tents, but the screened windows catch a nice breeze. The beds are very comfortable. I had really good luck on game drives here and I saw a leopard! There was a small market on one of the days and I was able to buy all my souvenirs from local crafters. I recommend this lodge for the solo female traveler.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boma; City: Entebbe Central Region; Review: I stayed here two nights upon arrival to Uganda. They picked me up at the airport even though my flight came in at midnight. They opened the bar so I could enjoy a glass of wine after a day of traveling. They happily arranged to have my money exchanged to local currency. The were able to accommodate my request for vegan meals. It’s a charming and friendly hotel. I highly recommend it for a solo female traveler. Rooms were spacious and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Heat (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Man Walking (1995); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River Wild, The (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Juror, The (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time to Kill, A (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Death (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Hall (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diabolique (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eye for an Eye (1996); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Squall (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Standscan Snap- Easy Product Photography Portable Lightbox. Perfect for Online Sellers to use with Mobile Phone.; Brand: StandScan; Review: I thought this was much over rated, it might be ok for using a cell phone to photograph a document as indicated, but if you"re considering it for product imaging...DON'T I'm confident this glossy coated cardboard? will not impress you. Delivery time is a month or more from China? a light tent might be your best option around $10-$12; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: i-BLASON Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch Tablet Leather Case Cover/Stylus (Automatically Wakes and Puts the Kindle Fire HDX to; Brand: i-Blason; Review: I love it and lets be real here folks, the price is the best and and any comparable product would be twice the amount. I didn't find the smell to be an issue, though based on some reviews here it would have been better for some buyers if the item listing included a "SCRATCH & SNIFF" option. My Fire HDX fits it perfectly with access to all buttons and speaker cut-outs are well placed and do not diminish the sound quality at all. While there are no instructions, using the stand etc is truly simple, pull back the cut-out tab on the back side and, insert folded over cover edge. The cool stylus is great, just the ticket and it has a pen too! Bottom line, don't buy the expensive ones, they aren't one bit better, this puppy is a winner hands down and at a bargain price oo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Juiced Systems Microsoft Surface Pro 3-4 in 1 Adapter - 2X USB 3.0, SD/SDHC/MMC4.0, Micro SD/SDHC; Brand: Juiced Systems; Review: Awesome product, definitely a must have for any Surface owner to connect accessories. Shipped quickly, exceeded expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Surface 2 32GB 10.6" Tablet Windows RT 8.1 (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Microsoft; Review: Windows RT 8.1 limits the ability to use typical applications made for Windows 8.1 standard meaning that you typically need to use APPS from the APP Store rather than the real deal so to speak. Connecting to other devices by USB is not all its cracked up to be either, but the alternative method of wireless connection to printers takes some of the sting out of that limitation. For me, I'll stay with a full fledged operating system in the future, not a wannabe or emulated and limited version like RT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon PowerShot SX170 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera, Black (discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Canon; Review: Worth every enny, outstanding images great features Canon Wins!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lenovo IdeaTab Miix2 8-Inch 32 GB Tablet; Brand: Lenovo; Review: TOP MARKS outstanding product, fast and furious easy to set up and use. Excellent back up PC in a compact travel size to boot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung NX3000 Wireless Smart 20.3MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 20-50mm Compact Zoom and Flash (Black); Brand: Samsung; Review: Perfect camera a t any level, no mirror means NO DUST hence clear, crisp, detailed prints and images.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toshiba Encore 2 WT10-A32 10.0-Inch 32 GB Tablet, Gold; Brand: Toshiba; Review: Returned and purchased the Lenovo Miix 2 instead, smaller, faster.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit-Jeans; Brand: ; Review: nice fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: nice fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: nice fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bravado Fender 23 Tele Adult SS T-Shirt; Brand: Bravado; Review: Fit as expected! Great shirt! Very happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life is Good Women's Oval Lig Crusher Tee; Brand: Life is Good; Review: great shirt!! true to size, and looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life is good Women's Crusher Simplify Daisy Tee, Rose Berry; Brand: Life is Good; Review: love this shirt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Not a bad word to say about this hotel!!! Rooms are modern with cool, funky decorations and kept very clean. Whilst the window was small as we were on the top floor, the view of Hagia Sophia to the left and the Blue Mosque to the right was absolutely spectacular. Garden and pool behind the hotel was absolutely beautiful - very serene and tranquil considering you are right in the middle of a very busy area. Breakfast was ok, very diverse range of food but not always of the freshest quality (only remotely negative comment I have). Location is brilliant!! If, like us, you are slightly limited on time and don't want to spend your whole trip in the back of a taxi (which you definately will if you try to get a taxi anywhere) the hotel is within walking distance of all the main tourist hot spots (hagia sofia, blue mosque, basilica cistern, moasiac museum, topaki palace, etc.) and is surrounded by plenty of restaurants and bars. Staff were very friendly and polite and happy to help with any advice/service you need. What really made this hotel for me was the extra little touches such as window boxes on the window ledge, jars of penny sweets in the lobby and some of probably the best trukish delight I have ever tasted!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bangkok Loft Inn; City: Bangkok; Review: The rooms are a little on the basic side, but for the price, you get more than what you could expect. Whole hotel was very clean, and staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They ordered food to be delivered for us and gave us a lot of advice on sightseeing and getting around the city. The breakfasts left a little to be desired, but again, for the price you really cannot complain. Good location, very close to Metro line which will take you anywhere in the city. Would definately recomend for groups or younger travellers on a bit of a budget!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo; City: Shinjuku Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: For the reasonable price, I would definately recommend this hotel. The location is great; a five minute walk from Shinjuku station and right in the centre of a busy area with so many restaurants, bars and things to do close by. The room was somewhat smaller than what I am used to, however, i think by comparison, this is pretty standard for Tokyo - it's probably even one of the larger ones you would find. Rooms are modern and extremely clean with good amenities. The were so lovely with good English language skils and happy to help with any assistance you may need. Breakfast was not great. Nor was it bad. Just very average. But that is my only negative point, and even then I am being somewhat on the fussy side. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saray Mshereb Delux Hotel Residence; City: Doha; Review: I do not often write bad reviews, but this is the worst establishment I have ever had the displeasure of staying in. Myself and my husband signed a 12 month contract after viewing the "show room" however, the room we were actually put in was of a much lower standard. I could rant all day about how bad this place was but instead I will try to summarise the best and worst points. Worst parts: - Ants and cockroaches in room. - Mould in kitchen. - Poor quality fixtures and fittings (sparks shooting out of plug sockets, taps not properly secured/leaking, etc.) - Housekeeping took things from our room/broke some of our stuff. - Housekeeping incompetent - the water used to mop the kitchen/bathroom was old and dirty and left a horrible smell, the same dirty cloth was used to clean the toilet/bath as well as the kitchen worktops. - One time, maintenance took the card out of the electric slot and all the food in our fridge freezer defrosted/went off. This is just a few of the many negative points I could write. However, the worst part is the management of this hotel. In the 12 months we were there we asked to speak to the hotel manager on numerous occasions and on every single occasion he was "on his break". Not once did any of our problems get addressed as no one came to talk to us about it which is absolutely disgusting. No one in this establishment understands how to run a hotel, the place is an absolute joke. The price does not even reflect the low quality and standard. The only positive point i will make is that the reception staff and housekeeping are friendly and polite, however it takes a lot more than this to run a hotel.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fitzsimons Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Stayed here with friends for one night. It is not a fancy hotel. But for the price you really cannot complain. Toilet and tv did not work in our room and generally the finishes were not top quality. However we did have a lovely view of the river and all the lights from our corner room and the location is perfect. Right in the middle of temple bar there are so many bars, restaurants and shops on the doorstep. And all this for a really great price. I would recommend for groups who do not plan to spend too much time in the room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Great Fosters; City: Egham Surrey England; Review: I heard a rumour this place was voted best afternoon tea in the country and you can definitely see why!! As we were lucky enough to go on a really nice day, we were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful backdrop to this gorgeous place. Staff were so friendly and very attentive, and very kindly and carefully catered for my allergies. The food was beyond delicious and as you can eat as many sandwiches as you want you definitely don't go home hungry. I've never seen such a exquisite display of pastries as well, each one tasting better than the last. Really could not find a fault with this place. Recommend 101%; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ready to Die (Selena Alvarez / Regan Pescoli); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jackson Page; Review: This book was very good. I can't wait to see what happen with Alverez and Pescoli. I also can't wait to see what happens with the sheriff n their families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Die (Montana Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jackson Page; Review: This book was very good. I can't wait to see what happen with Alverez and Pescoli. I also can't wait to see what happens with the sheriff n their families.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dirt Road (Saving Angels); Author: Visit Amazon's Annie Rose Welch Page; Review: I was born and raised in New Orleans. Waveland is only about 30 minutes from New Orleans and is frequented by New Orleanians for their beaches. I am also Irish and have visited Ireland. Annie has captured the ambiance of New Orleans and Waveland, the people of Ireland and written two beautiful stories. Both books have made me laugh an cry, they are hard to put down and I have read them in a very short time. I'm amazed at how her writing makes you experience her characters feeling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jet; Author: Visit Amazon's Russell Blake Page; Review: Action packed n fast moving this is an enjoyable read. I would love to see this book made into a movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Assassin: Assassin series prequel; Author: Visit Amazon's Russell Blake Page; Review: The book was very fast paced and an easy read. I plan on reading the remainder of the assassin series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Revenge of the Assassin (Assassin series #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Russell Blake Page; Review: I have read all but one of the assassin series and have gotten to be addicted to seeing what happens net to El Rey and Cruz.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breath of Scandal; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: This book from start to finish kept you engaged. You felt the characters emotions as the story unfolded. You laughed and cried as Jade and Dillon's story was told. I read this book in less than 2 days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Devil's Creek; Author: Visit Amazon's D. C. Alexander Page; Review: This book was great. It kept you involved the story so much so you find yourself thinking about the character from time to time during the day and looking forward to the next time you have time to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irreparable Harm (Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa F Miller Page; Review: I'm not a legal thriller person so I was by this book. I throughly enjoyed this book. I had trouble putting it down. I would recommend it to everyone. I'm going to check n see if there are any other to date.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Improper Influence (Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa F. Miller Page; Review: I got the first Sasha McCandless book free and have read everyone in the series back to back. I'm addicted. Every book has gripped me from the first chapter to the end. They are fast paced and the subject matter is always interesting. You get caught up in the not only in the theme of the book but also Sasha and Leo's relationship. I find myself getting tense reading faster and faster as the book progresses, I laugh and at times fell sad. All those emotions make for a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood Magick (Cousins O'Dwyer); Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Must read the first two books of the trilogy first. This the final book has your heart racing and wanting more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Close to Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Jackson Page; Review: Enjoyed the plot and the story. It kept you guessing throughout the book and you were surprised by the ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Ben-Hur (Oxford World's Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Lew Wallace Page; Review: It's very old movie but I watched it as a kid and I loved it....kinda still do...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt; Author: Visit Amazon's Russ Harris Page; Review: Unlike all the other "think positive hoopla" out there, this book offers some realistic ways of dealing with negative emotions. I recommend this to anyone who wants to read books about self improvement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Circle of Ceridwen: Book One of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Octavia Randolph Page; Review: If you are interested in historical fiction, this is a must read!! Octavia Randolph knows how to tell a great story, and she definitely knows her history. I have read all her books in this Saga. It's hard to put down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think; Author: Visit Amazon's Dennis Greenberger Page; Review: This was recommended by my therapist. It's the best self help work book s far. It's very easy to follow and self explanatory.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email,; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeb Blount Page; Review: If you are going to pick up one book about sales/prospecting, make sure this is the one!! I have read many books on the subject, and though I have read some good advice this is the best by far. An easy read, I have devoured it in two days. Witty, hilarious, brutally honest but very educational at the same time. Jeb Blount tells it how it really is! I love this book and will be recommending it to all my colleagues. I can't believe I haven't heard about this guy before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Elite Home Products Grand Hotel Cotton Blanket, Twin, Dark Gray; Brand: Elite Home; Review: This blanket is perfect for country weave fans. It seems to be warmer than others for cold weather. It has a bold weave design that makes it a warmer blanket.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Target Marketing Systems 40-Inch Round Drop Leaf Table with Turned Spindle Legs, Oak; Brand: Target Marketing Systems; Review: This table has a great table top surface with nice legs, also. It's overall appearance is what I hoped for. There was some imperfection under the top and inside a leaf, though. Overall I am glad I bought this affordable table.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winsome Wood 81628 Mission Home Office, Natural; Brand: Winsome Wood; Review: This cart arrived packaged safely and had no flaws or imperfections. It is made of durable wood and has a proud design and cut. I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this particular model.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TechCraft CRE60B 60-Inch Wide Flat Panel TV Credenza - Black; Brand: Techcraft; Review: This Credenza has the nicest finish and style. It is a great furniture piece that I would recommend. Also, it has a heavy and durable quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Original Vellux Blanket - Twin, Soft, Warm, Insulated, Pet-Friendly, Home Bed & Sofa - Plum Rose; Brand: Martex; Review: This blanket is a great item. It's perfect for comfort and looks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frigidaire 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner w/ Mechanical Controls, FFRA0511Q1; Brand: Frigidaire; Review: Good quality and dependable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterlingcraft KTT5 Serving Tray; Brand: Sterlingcraft; Review: Good quality tray. Sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxam KTHERMONE 1Liter Vacuum Bottle; Brand: UNIWARE; Review: Great thermos and it's practically unbreakable. It holds 8 cups and stays warm for several hours.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Selling Davis Fabric Recliner Club Chair, Light Beige; Brand: Best-selling; Review: This chair is a great recliner with quality leather. It's so comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon 300-Gram Cotton Blanket - King, Grey; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: This blanket is just perfect for cool weather. Soft and sturdy weave.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Cup Teapot (Burgandy); Brand: Metropolitan Tea Company; Review: The teapot is good quality in and out. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot; Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: I wanted to read this book because 1.) I really liked Killing Lincoln and was hopeful that this book would be just as good and 2.) I wanted to see what O'Reilly and Dugard would say about the Kennedy assassination conspiracy allegations / accusations. Killing Kennedy is definitely well researched and the O'Reilly / Dugard style of writing is very readable / enjoyable. This book contains a well developed timeline and describes very well most of the key people surrounding or participating in the event. However, the book does NOT address any of the 'still lingering' conspiracy theories, pro or con. This was very disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot; Author: aa; Review: I wanted to read this book because 1.) I really liked Killing Lincoln and was hopeful that this book would be just as good and 2.) I wanted to see what O'Reilly and Dugard would say about the Kennedy assassination conspiracy allegations / accusations. Killing Kennedy is definitely well researched and the O'Reilly / Dugard style of writing is very readable / enjoyable. This book contains a well developed timeline and describes very well most of the key people surrounding or participating in the event. However, the book does NOT address any of the 'still lingering' conspiracy theories, pro or con. This was very disappointing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mere Christianity; Author: Visit Amazon's C.S. Lewis Page; Review: In this intense but very readable page-turner, C. S. Lewis is bound to become one of your favorite professors..! He provides chapter after chapter of short unique lectures that give the reader basic and foundational - yet 'brand new' concepts upon the relevance and validity of Christianity. This book is positive, challenging, educational, very encouraging - and convincing..!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life After Death: The Evidence; Author: Visit Amazon's Dinesh D'Souza Page; Review: In this very readable 'page-turner,' Mr. D'Souza utilizes scholarly methods to combine current scientific data, philosophy, psychology, world cultures & religions, and more, to support Biblical Scripture, (not rely totally upon it) - to expand our understanding of the possibility - even the probability of life after death. The book is positive, educational and very encouraging.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling; Author: Visit Amazon's John G. Kruis Page; Review: I participate in a Church ministry providing distinctively Christian Care to individuals going through a personal crisis or need. I have used an earlier edition of this book for many years - and purchased this new edition when I discovered it was available. It includes many more subjects than the earlier editions. This book is invaluable in providing instant Scriptural references on many subjects that care receivers are experiencing. I also find it very valuable in my own life as I encounter different situations / challenges. The Bible has the answers..., and this book provides instant focus on the relevant verses to address most difficult situations / needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawaii The Big Island Revealed; The Ultimate Guidebook; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew Doughty Page; Review: My family will spend some time next year on the 'Big Island' of Hawaii - so we wanted to prepare now so we will not miss all the wonderful things this island has to offer. This book truly is the Ultimate Guidebook - and my entire (large) family is mapping out their time for our trip..!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution; Author: Visit Amazon's Walter Isaacson Page; Review: I have not yet completed this book - but it is great..! It was recommended to me by my son who has an EECS degree and works for a robotics company. The book admittedly has some 'dry' spots but is a very comprehensive study of the digital / internet world and how this world was created by very interesting and exceptionally talented individuals - over a much longer time period than I was aware of.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's So Great about Christianity; Author: Visit Amazon's Dinesh D'Souza Page; Review: Outstanding read for Christians and non-Christians alike. Well researched and written, (as are all of D'Souza's books). Very readable and educational. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric Metaxas Page; Review: Mr. Metaxas is a very strong and faithful Christian. The first third+ of the book addresses the miracles of creation; the universe, earth, and life.., then the miracle of the birth and life of Jesus Christ and the miracles that He performed, leading to His resurrection. I could not put the book down during this first third of it. Then, the book slows down, only a little, as Mr. Metaxas relates real miracles experienced by him, his family and friends. All amazing..! As with all of Mr. Metaxas's books, this book is very readable, extremely well researched and a must read if you want to know more, much more, about miracles - and whether or not they occur today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Decker Page; Review: This book is written by experienced communications professionals FOR professionals that must 'get things done through people' via their effective, inspirational, influential communications. Instead of dumping data on your audience - inspire and motivate them. Keep your audience on the front edge of their seats - don't put them to sleep - or drive them to their cell phones. This is the 'How To' book on communicating to influence. It will help you become an excellent communicator at work, at home and in your neighborhood. Get rid of all your bad communications habits..! Easy to read and apply - with many insightful stories of both effective and ineffective communication styles and practices. A MUST READ..!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and Its Allies; Author: Visit Amazon's Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael T. Flynn Page; Review: Hard-hitting, thorough, very readable, yet concise explanation of where we are / how we got here / how to win the Global War against terror, (especially ISIS) as told by a life-long intelligence expert and highly respected General.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: A sad, sometimes scary & complex story of broken relationships further complicated by the consequences of alcoholism. Extremely well written - a real 'page-turner.'; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exodus (Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Leon Uris Page; Review: A well recognized classic on the establishment of the State of Israel / time frame World War II onward. Very readable with unforgettable characters. Very interesting / shocking international intrigue and drama. I learned so much I did not know..!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage; Author: Visit Amazon's Sherry Sontag Page; Review: This book is a CLASSIC. Many great factual stories of submarine missions and their critically important role in gathering intelligence around the world. Exciting and dramatic stories from the very early days of diesel subs and then nuclear subs right up to the date of publication. Stories that were classified and not available for many years. Well written, easy to read, highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NKJV, New Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Leathersoft, Turquoise, Indexed: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word; Author: Thomas Nelson; Review: I purchased this Bible for a graduation present to a young Christian. [Very well received..!] I have had one of these Bibles for many years and consider it "the best" Study Bible among all the other excellent Study Bibles available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The True Jesus: Uncovering the Divinity of Christ in the Gospels; Author: Visit Amazon's David Limbaugh Page; Review: Excellent and educational read, especially for anyone who is searching.., or a new Christian.., or just needing an excellent review / instruction on the Bible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil deGrasse Tyson Page; Review: Very readable and educational. I learned much..! I was amazed about just how little we know, (almost nothing), about "dark matter," "dark energy," and "black holes." My disappointments were the lack of references or discussions of 'intelligent design' and a 'Creator.'; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Spies; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: "Classic Daniel Silva..!" Very readable.., a rapid moving page turner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Simpsons: Season 20; Brand: Dan Castellaneta; Review: I Love The Simpsons So Much! I Had Bought The Other Seasons On DVD They Were Great As Well As This. I Almost Scored This A 4 Star Just Because I Would Want More Special Features, Maybe Some Dealeted Scenes.... Anyway You Should Buy This If You Are A Fan Of The Series :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorority Row; Brand: Briana Evigan; Review: Soooo This Is Kinda Like A Rip Of I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Love Hewitt) But Its Still Ok To Watch. I Think That It Was Somewhat Scary But Not SAW Scary. I Also Think That If Audrina Patridge Was In This More Maybe The Reviews Might Be Better. It Is Not Worth Paying Alot For The Most Would Be $10. Thats It! :) As A Horror Movie Fan I Am Used To These Kind Of Movies. But Still Worth Watching, Try It Out & See For Your Self :); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepfather; Brand: Terry O'Quinn; Review: Well I Love Shelley Hack And When I Knew She Was In It I Just Had To Get This! I Didnt Buy This On Amazon.com But I Did Buy It At Borders (Music Books & More) It Cost About $20. But Anyway I Think Even The Price On Amazon Should Be Lowerd A Little Bit Just Because This Is A Classic Shelley Hack Movie & Fans Deserve To See It Withought Paying To Much For It! As For The Movie It ROCKED If You Are A Horror Fan You Will Fall In Love With It! Terry O Quin Does A Great Job As Well As Shelley Hack.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evil Places: (Silent Night, Bloody Night / Don't Look in the Basement / Satan's School for Girls; Brand: Vincent Price; Review: I Bought This DVD Along Time Ago But Anyway I Still Want To Review About It :) Long Story Short I Loves Satans School For Girls & Silent Night Bloody Night. I Didnt Much Care For The House On Haunted Hill, And I Would Like To See More Special Features For The Films. Overall The DVD Is Fine; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charmed: Season 7; Brand: Alyssa Milano; Review: Wow I Allways Have Loved Every Season Of Charmed But This Season Was Actually Boring For Me. About Half Of The Ep's Were Great Half Were Just Plain Boring I Love All The Actors But It Just Seemed A Little Washed Out. Still Buy It I Just Think Seasons 1-6 Are The Best :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Caper; Brand: Shannen Doherty; Review: Actress Shannen Doherty (TV's 90210, And Charmed) Re Claims Her Self As A "Good Actress" In The Family-Friendly Christmas Movie. The Plot In The Movie Is Fun (Almost 100% Fake, But Family Friendly) All I Can Really Say Is The Cast Is Great In This! Dont Be Scared By This Shannen Doherty Christmas Movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seth Macfarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy; Brand: ; Review: I Am A Big Fan Of Seth MacFarlane's Work (Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, American Dad!) But This Is Just Boring.. A Few Of These Shorts Give A Nice Little Laugh, But Not The Family Guy "Laugh" Everything Seems Bland, And Uncreative.. Very Poor Comedy.. If I Had To Score This Out Of 10 It Would Be A 2..; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Dream Factory Trucks Tractors Cars Boys 5-Piece Comforter Sheet Set, Blue Red, Twin; Brand: dream FACTORY; Review: My son loves it! Great transition fri crib to toddler bed : ) It's alittle big being a twin but it works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney's Frozen, "Loving Sisters" Micro Raschel Throw Blanket, 46" x 60"; Brand: Disney; Review: What a hit! Loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Frozen Nordic Florals Comforter Set with Fitted Sheet, Full; Brand: Disney; Review: My niece LOVED it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream Factory Trucks Tractors Cars Boys 5-Piece Comforter Sheet Set, Blue Red, Twin; Brand: dream FACTORY; Review: My son loves it! Great transition fri crib to toddler bed : ) It's alittle big being a twin but it works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Give Thanks Blocks - Decorative Accessories; Brand: Fun Express; Review: Way too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cars Pop Up Hamper; Brand: Cars; Review: Handles are cheap and will break soon; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Disney Princess Pop Up Hamper; Brand: Disney; Review: Handles are cheap and will break soon.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Delta Children Cars Lightning Mcqueen Twin Bed with Lights, Disney/Pixar Cars; Brand: Delta Children; Review: Stickers peal after 1 month but it's such a cool bed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Creative Haven Whimsical Gardens Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Cowell Page; Review: This book has nice drawings, but they are really detailed so it really is for the more experienced folks. The paper is nice, one drawing per page. I just found it a little too detailed for me, so I had to be in a mood where I could really concentrate to color in it. Kinda takes the fun away sometimes.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Masterpiece Adult Coloring Books - Mood Enhancing Mandalas (Mandala Coloring Books for Relaxation, Meditation and Creativity) (Volume 1); Author: My Masterpiece Adult Coloring Books; Review: Excellent coloring book, pages are easy to color. One drawing per page, not see through. I use pencils.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coloring Cafe-Volume One: A Coloring Book for Grown-Up Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Ronnie Walter Page; Review: What a fun book...pages are easy to color, whimsical designs. Paper is thick, not see through. I use pencils so I don't know if there is any bleed through. One design per page. I would recommend this one and look forward to purchasing her volume two!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coloring Cafe-Volume Two: A Coloring Book for Grown-Up Girls (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ronnie Walter Page; Review: I loved her first book, so without hesitation bought this one. This one is just as good! Love her fun designs. For sure will buy her next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coloring Cafe-Volume Three- Inspired Heart (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Ronnie Walter Page; Review: I loved her two previous books, so of course I purchased this one! This one is special. I loved the heartfelt meanings behind each drawing. There are so many special things in this book.....it's a must buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Coloring Cafe-Volume Four-Bible Blessings to Color (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Ronnie Walter Page; Review: Her best so far! I have purchased her three previous books and loved all of them. Her drawings are fun, for sure for us girls. But this one is special with the bible verses. I loved it! With each one that I colored, I was filled with such a calmness. Think of the message the verse is saying while you color.....you'll be amazed at how you feel! I highly recommend this book, and her previous books, and look forward to her next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stress Less Coloring - Mandalas: 100+ Coloring Pages for Peace and Relaxation; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Gogarty Page; Review: I love this coloring book....of all the books I have, this is the first one that I actually colored all the pages! Every page is a winner. The paper is thick, one drawing per page. I use Crayola Twistable pencils, and sometimes crayons. I highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color Me Happy: 100 Coloring Templates That Will Make You Smile (A Zen Coloring Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Lacy Mucklow Page; Review: Not a winner.....not what I thought it would be. Should have returned it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fairies and Elves (Dover Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Okay for kids, made the mistake of buying it for myself. BIG pictures to color! But they are cut; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Creative Haven African Designs Coloring Book (Adult Coloring); Author: Visit Amazon's Marty Noble Page; Review: Beautiful winter scenes to color and relax with. Have spent many hours curled up in my chair in front of the fireplace with this book...I love it. Paper is nice, not too white, good thickness. I uce colored pencils, sometimes crayons. Buy this one for your Winter collection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mandala Coloring Book: Inspire Creativity, Reduce Stress, and Bring Balance with 100 Mandala Coloring Pages; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Gogarty Page; Review: Another great book from Jim Gogarty....he's the best Mandala artist there is! Don't hesitate to buy any of his books......his drawings are excellent! Paper is good quality, I use pecils so I don't know about bleed thru. Paper isn't too white either. I can't wait to buy his next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Blessings: Coloring Designs to Encourage Your Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Karla Dornacher Page; Review: This one is awesome! The drawings are fun, the message is beautiful....I have really enjoyed it. Paper is nice, I use pencils.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Craft of Coloring: 35 Mandala Designs: An Adult Coloring Book (Relaxing And Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Books); Author: Visit Amazon's The Craft of Coloring Page; Review: This has been one of my favorite Mandalla books, and I have many! In fact, I've almost filled this! Pictues are awesome, paper is nice, not thin.....not too white. I use pencils so not sure of bleed thru. This is a fun one, highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Coloring Mandalas: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy! (Design Originals); Author: Visit Amazon's Valentina Harper Page; Review: Not too happy with this book, I don't like how the Mandella's are partially colored in with black ink. I prefer to color the entire thing myself. Other than that, they are great. The paper is nice, I like the thickness and color of it. I use pencils, sometimes markers. I always put a piece of paper behind it for bleed thru. All in all, I probably would't recommed this book....sorry.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Really RELAXING Colouring Book 7: Mindfulness Mandalas: A Meditative Adventure in Colour and Pattern (Really RELAXING Colouring Books) (Volume; Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth James Page; Review: Awesome coloring book! Pictures are nice and big, not tiny and intricate.....paper is nice, not too white of color. I use pencils. Buy this one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Emily Post's Etiquette; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Post Page; Review: This is indeed an odd edition. Undated. The name of the publisher strangely absent. Just a few pages into it the reader becomes aware that this is a recent reprint of an ancient edition. What was once valuable and authoritative advice has been rendered of very little utilitarian value solely by the passage of time. As a gift to a grandson in prep school it was regretfully, a minus by any reasonable scale. I had to return this book which is a rare event for any bibliophile. Respectfully submitted, Jerome Castle; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Masters of the Turf: Ten Trainers Who Dominated Horse Racing's Golden Age; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward L Bowen Page; Review: If you want an excellent historical overview of ten of the top trainers of this era then this is the book for you. Search as I may for a glaring error in the choice of these legendary characters, I was hard-pressed to come up with any meaningful substitutes. The insights and memories of Mr. Bowen are superb, and illustrate a great love and knowledge of the subject. This book will delight any horseplayer or student of the game. The chapter on Hirsch Jacobs will be an eye-opener to fans of Marty Wolfson and David Jacobson. These two, very extraordinary trainers had to hear how "Uncle Hirsch" did it for half a lifetime, in their own glamorous and extensive trips to the Winner's Circle. The Wolfson and Jaobson pedigree tells it all. Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emily Post's The Etiquette Advantage in Business: Personal Skills for Professional Success, Second Edition; Author: Peggy Post; Review: Little by little, year by year, decade after decade, there are newer social arbiters whittling away at what was once the only game in town, namely Emily Post. Having been stumbling along the corporate ladder for five decades I must conclude that manners should be evaluated something like insanity. Anyone doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting markedly different results is a little bit daft. But the world does change, but like a grain of sand on a beach filled with tons of the stuff, and suddenly yikes, servers need no longer serve on the left and remove on the right. No room, no need? Who knows. But it happens, and bingo, you're out of step. My mother used to tell me, "I love you but I want everyone to love you, that's why you must learn to eat, and speak and dress with correctness. That's called etiquette." In case your next meal is scheduled at the White House, or in the private dining room of The Bank of England, then this book is for you. Only a rare corporate dining room like that of Thermo Fisher Scientific has been democratized in the 21st Century world of corporate etiquette, so any minor employee may be sitting near the CEO. In that case this book will help you very much. If your next upcoming lunch-date is at McDonald's, don't bother with this book. In summary, this book can help you in many ways, and it will certainly not hurt you. This book is a good investment if you are serious about climbing that ladder. Don't leave for the office without it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Neem: India's Miraculous Healing Plant; Author: Visit Amazon's Ellen Norten Page; Review: This narrow volume is merely a rehash of an older book on the same subject. Good subject, poor book. Jerome Castle; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neem: The Ultimate Herb; Author: Visit Amazon's John Conrick Page; Review: Here again is a new brush on an old canvas. The subject matter is like being awash in a pail of diamonds, and alas, coming up with a spurious rhinestone. Jerome Castle; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Junk Science: An Overdue Indictment of Government, Industry, and Faith Groups That Twist Science for Their Own Gain; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Agin Ph.D. Page; Review: What a grand title, and with such high hopes. How did this gentleman ever hang around as an associate professor so long, at such a distinguished University built by giants? There is so little in this manuscript that is accurate, and so much that is out of touch with real science. I thought perhaps that this was some kind of literary fraud perpetrated by New York Magazine. Perhaps the explanation for this publishing error will be exposed in the future. Like one of those bogus psychiatric tests where the subject is not really being shocked and tortured at all. Yes, the reader is abused and for no economic or educational advantage one can think of. This book should have been reviewed by the long-gone Dorothy Parker. She would have perhaps done a more just and whimsical job than this reviewer, since I have neither the time nor the enthusiasm to continue on. Jerome Castle; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Misrule (Vintage Contemporaries); Author: Visit Amazon's Jaimy Gordon Page; Review: If the little half mile track where all the action takes place in this stunning book were a prep school it would certainly not be up there with Exeter or Salisbury. It would be some hell hole that was long closed. This is not Belmont or Saratoga you are visiting. It is one of those last ditch places where people and horses wind down before the slaughter house or the mortician take over. The language is highly accurate and expresses the lost hopes and the despair of the players, the trainers, and the whole parade of Willie Loman types who are always trying but never succeeding, except in breaking your heart. This is not just an ordinary book about a dismal racetrack, it is a bullring of a book that treats the addicted who you meet, much like the poker rooms where old men play the same old game, even though life is over for them. West Virginia racing gives that last vestige of hope to the characters in this grand tale, and what a colorful, unmerciful story it is. Just like learning that too many of the early Marlboro Men had coincidently died from lung cancer, you will learn much about life and gambling and sex and bigotry. It's all wrapped up in just a few short races. Read the little quartet and you will think about these two legged and four legged prisoners for many a spell. Salinger's dream of Pencey Prep was much maligned in its first reviews, dare I say more? This book will snap back at you like the living, body of awful memories it holds. It is a must read for anyone who has ever made a two dollar bet and who still can dream. Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robert Oppenheimer: His Life and Mind (A Life Inside the Center); Author: Visit Amazon's Ray Monk Page; Review: Science affects everyone of us. According to Einstein "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday events." It is illuminating to learn of Robert Oppenheimer in details that have never been discussed before at such an intimate,serious indepth level. His background in Ethical Culture, his family collection of Van Gogh and other assorted art luminaries. His fine equestrian abilities. HIs battle with keeping an old Packard in bearable running condition. It's all here. Like trying to fly a kite. You can devour hundreds of pages just getting this unique story airborne, but when it finally glides in the literary sky, it soars. You have a book of beauty that is filled with tears and passion, and disaster and failure. You finally visualize the whole man. The reader knows J. Robert Oppenheimer like you've never known him or anyone else for that matter. His haberdashery, his bungalow named "Perro Caliente," the floor plan of his parents fine apartment on Riverside Drive. And its all in there, before you even arrive at the likes of a Roy Cohn or Senator Mc Carthy or Edward Teller, and a host of other adversaries. This monumental book is overflowing with insight. It surpasses the serious biography about Oppie's great contemporary genius, Dirac. The book opens more doors than the great Issacson work on Einstein. You will never get a finer layman's explanation of how the world changed in that dazzling thirty year run from the twenties to the fifties. There was another world out there in that remarkable century, devoid of Babe Ruth or the Cotton Club or Scott Fitzgerald, or Lucky Luciano, or prohibition. It was a much bigger shocking world, that sadly killed more human beings than all the five gangster families of New York ever killed. It was the greatest military force of them all, headed by FDR and directed in the name of liberty, at the most crucial steps, by the most enigmatic polymath of them all. J Robert Oppenheimer Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ascent of Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacob Bronowski Page; Review: IMAGINE IF? To sit in the same room with Enrico Fermi, one of the cleverest men on the face of the earth, or lunch with Leo Szilard, at his curious, sometimes awkward best. You will travel with these intellectual giants and have the versatile Mr. Bronowski as your personal guide. That's the delicious journey in store for you. It will appear to you that the ignorant Archbishop Ussher was a bit off on his dates, and that is explained away in rather kindly fashion in The Ascent of Man. But where does the energy come from? Hard question. It takes the inventive, brilliant mind of Hans Bethe to explain in clear terms how the sun transforms oxygen into helium into the gift of streams of energy. This is truly a book for the ages. Don't dare miss it. If knowledge and truth are your goals, this is it. Bronowski soars like John von Neumann and Isaac Newton who both surely replaced the rather ordinary King's Highway of their era and chose the singular road of science and verifiable fact. This book is nothing short of a mighty bombshell for Humanism and Evolution. Buy this book and cherish it. If it is correct and has predictive qualities it will define its own obsolescence. But that may be a long time in coming. Respectfully submitted Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undiluted Hocus-Pocus: The Autobiography of Martin Gardner; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Gardner Page; Review: As long as people have been writing words they have also been writing numbers, and Martin Gardner offers a warm and joyous history of how he became an intimate part of both these worlds. Mr. Gardner combines a storyteller's sense of curious drama with a largely self taught mathematician's sense of accuracy and detail. Mr. Gardner is in the "Upper Echelon," when you examine those people who help us to understand both words and numbers. Numbers are so magical, but words uttered by the wrong mouth often become a form of "black magic." Mr. Gardner takes a lengthy journey in making numbers as clear as they really are. Quite a gift. I will not spoil your fun but there is a big bundle of information and first hand contact with an amazing number of Mr. Gardner's friends and fans all waiting for you to join their lifelong party into the world of magic, pseudoscience, puzzles, and other keys to the unknown. This is a captivating tale, even if you care nothing about Boolean Algebra or have never even dreamt about such a thing as transfinite numbers. You will be exposed to the author's delightful mathematical imagination while at the same time you can order your favorite pizza. He makes you feel that his life was such a breeze, and he describes so much. It's that simple. Enjoy this man and his book. You will not be disappointed. Respectfully submitted, Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Octopus: Sam Israel, the Secret Market, and Wall Street's Wildest Con; Author: Visit Amazon's Guy Lawson Page; Review: Please tell me the difference between George Washington and Sam Israel? Easy. George Washington never told a lie and Sam Israel never told the truth. If you offered Mr. Israel a dollar to tell a lie or ten dollars to tell the truth, Sam Israel would take the dollar. How did he pull it off? Bare faced fibs, mostly. Finding people who were more gullible and greedy and more reckless than he was. Firstly, the commodity business that Mr Israel was raised in is a world apart from the stock and bond business. Like buying out of the money call options of short duration, ninety plus percent of commodity buyers lose their money, and they don't just lose a little, they lose a nice ninety percent of their invested capital. Compared to Mr. Israel, Michael Douglas in his Wall Street movie was Peter Pan. If you ever visited the offices of Bayou you would find them quite handsome, and quite suspect. They reminded me of a crooked Oklahoma oil company I visited long ago that hired oil riggers and laborers to pump artificial empty oil wells whenever they had visitors. Bayou had a nice old fashioned trading desk, row after row of offices, and a private parking lot. All absolutely empty. Even the boat house never had a boat. Mr. Israel had just not hired the actors to fill up his stage. How could any author be taken in by such silly fabrication? When any reporter or analyst would look at this picture, as to whether any investment was in order, the only offer I could muster up was someone might do better peddling the screen rights to this hokum. This book is total fiction and poor comedy. Perhaps the biggest dealbreaker was the nonexistent external auditor who was not registered where anyone of substance had ever employed him, ever. The name of the phony CPA was simply made up, A room in a shopping mall. Just another empty rain coat. I once saw another Mr Israel while I was attending the investiture of a prominent Bishop at St Patrick's Cathedral. For the moment St Pat's was suddenly filled with applause, which you probably have never seen or imagined before. I turned my head to look back and there was Lyndon Johnson, our president. That night, quite coincidently, I went to some private party and who was there but that other Mr. Israel, once again. People asked me where I was that day and I said at church. Someone asked Mr Israel how he had spent the day and he answered, clear as a bell, and loud enough for me to hear, "I was with President Johnson." Well that's Mr. Israel et al, and that's about all I have to say about this book. Respectfully submitted, Jerome Lawrence Castle; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy; Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: This is a deeply misinformed, allegedly non-fiction disaster'. You are warned, not even an index. Drops every name you could think of, and then some, Touches so much and reveals so little.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Merrick 30 Count Brush Dental Bone, Mini; Brand: Merrick; Review: kept my pups happy, even my finicky Chihuahua loved them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrick Lil Plates Grain Free Small Breed Recipe; Brand: Merrick; Review: My little Chihuahuas love this food and I love knowing they are eating excellent kibble. Also the top of the bag has a velco-like seal which is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrick Grain Free Kitchen Bites Dog Treats, 9 oz; Brand: Merrick; Review: My doggies loved them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrick Jerky Chip Treats, Real Beef Recipe, 10 Ounces.; Brand: Merrick; Review: My doggies loved them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrick Grain Free Kitchen Bites Dog Treats, 9 oz; Brand: Merrick; Review: Good for my dogs and they like them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gillick Liquid Dog Vitamins All-Natural multivitamin Supplement for All Dogs Senior and Puppies Provides Crucial Ingredients Essential for Optimum Health; Brand: Gillick K9 Products; Review: My finicky dogs ate their kibbles with this on it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&H Outdoor Kitty House in Olive; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: Fabulous. We have a stray that comes around for food and because of our soft hearts we got her this cat bed for the front porch. We already have 4 small dogs and two house cats so another member was not happening. I have to say that this little old lady of a cat loves her home. We set it up and did not put the front flap on the house but put food inside for a few days until she got used to going into it. Now after a few months, the front flap is up and she loves it. We check on her at night and she is inside. She is such a sweetheart and a good kitty that we wanted her to have a warm place at night. It warms my heart knowing that I am keeping her warm!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutramax Welactin for Dogs; Brand: Nutramax Laboratories; Review: My pup has quite itching!!! Its the second week now. Good stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vastar 2 Packs Adjustable Pet Dog Cat Car Seat Belt Safety Leads Vehicle Seatbelt Harness; Brand: Vastar; Review: My pups are safe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cat Food Bowl Small Pet Bowl Steel Pet Feeder Non Skid Dry Food Bowl Puppy Food Bowl 2 Pack Set; Brand: Greenbrier Kennel Club; Review: The rubber grips keep coming off . Um a big NO; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Virbac Epi-Soothe Shampoo, 16 oz; Brand: Virbac; Review: Really has helped my pups itching; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG - Easy Treat - Dog Treat Paste - 8 Ounce; Brand: KONG; Review: Dogs and cats love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Davis Benzoyl Peroxide Medicated Dog & Cat Shampoo, 12 oz. – Dermatitis and Demodectic Mange; Brand: Davis; Review: Works well on my cats so far; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks Dog Treats; Brand: Milk-Bone; Review: good price; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Levi's Men's 560 Comfort-Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: Yea rah; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Men's Pilot Utility Boot; Brand: ; Review: Trusted since first buying a pair in 1998 the sole kept my foot from being crushed when I was hit and dragged by a forklift.the wheel couldn't bite the sole and pull my foot under potentially taking it off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pacific Legend Mens Tropical Garden Shirt; Brand: Pacific Legend; Review: Washed and dried per instructions shirt shrank to where you like baby huey wearing it; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LA LEELA Shirt Casual Button Down Short Sleeve Beach Shirt Men Aloha Pocket 214; Brand: ; Review: Great shirt love the fabric and everybody gives me compliments. I'll buy more recommend anyone looking for a cool comfortable shirt to buy them as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Hyperikon T8 T10 T12 8ft LED Tube Light, 36W (75W Equiv.), Dual-End Powered, Ballast Bypass, Shatterproof, Fluorescent Replacement, 5000k,; Brand: Hyperikon; Review: Comes with everything you need, very easy to rewire. Nice and bright and quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp Crimper +100 RJ45 CAT5 CAT5e Connector Plug Network Tool Kits (Crimper315); Brand: UbiGear; Review: For the price, a lot of stuff! 100 ethernet shells. Very sturdy crimper.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etekcity Coax Cable Crimper, Multifunctional Compression Connector Adjustable Deluxe Tool for F BNC RCA, RG58 RG59; Brand: Etekcity; Review: Works very well but needs instructions on how to optimize the connector and what connectors it supports.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BlueCosto Wire Stripper Cutter for Round / Flat UTP Cat5 Cat6 Coax Coaxial Cable Stripping Universal Tool; Brand: BlueCosto; Review: Words super well, just twirl and pull; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Etekcity 10 Pack Power Extension Cord Cable, 16AWG-13A, 3 Prong Grounded, UL Listed (Black, 1-Foot); Brand: Etekcity; Review: These are very sturdy, well built. I used to put the 2 prong to 3 as an extender, which did not always work well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: Mens Women Stretchable Matt Black Onyx Beads Bracelet with Charm of Red Cross, Prayer Mala; Brand: COOLSTEELANDBEYOND; Review: purchased this for my 12 year old son, it is very nice, the cross and chain are very sturdy.. it is heavy not lite weight and very attractive. My son loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 10MM ITALIAN .925 Sterling Silver Wide HIGH Polished Comfort Wedding Band Finger - Thumb - Toe Ring Size 6-14; Brand: THE ICE EMPIRE; Review: love the fit, love the shine , have had so many compliments on this ring!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chala Big Tote, Faux Leather, Canvas Handles, Animal Prints; Brand: CHALA; Review: I absolutely love this bag! It is even prettier in person. This is the 2nd Chala bag I own. I am very impressed with them. They have many compartments which is a necessity. Well made and durable. Very unique and addictive! I am planning to purchase the matching wallet, and am already searching for my next bag! You can not go wrong with these products!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women Zipper Wallet Owl Wallet Purse Canvas Phone Card Holder with Coin Pocket and Strap; Brand: LATH.PIN; Review: Love the double sides...have received so many compliments...the colors match just about everything I have..it's so cute...I've had this for awhile and has held up well...use it everyday and it still looks new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HMILYDYK 8MM Stainless Steel Ring With Engraved Florentine Design Sizes 7 to 10,Fits Women Men; Brand: HMILYDYK; Review: Very pretty, sturdy. Can be worn as wedding band, thumb ring...comfortable fit...I wear as a thumb ring...looks like it would cost way more than it did...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Women of the New Testament (Lifeguide Bible Studies); Author: Phyllis J. Le Peau; Review: This is a very informative and interesting way to study the women of the New Testament. I am very pleased with the book and the service from the seller.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Muslim Jesus: Sayings and Stories in Islamic Literature; Author: Visit Amazon's Tarif Khalidi Page; Review: I ordered this book to do research for a class paper. I found the book well organized, very interesting and informative. I saw Jesus through a different set of eyes. This is a must read for religion majors at university, and people who wish to have an open mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Daily Study Bible: Complete Set (New Daily Bible) 17 vol. set; Author: Visit Amazon's William Barclay Page; Review: Interesting, insightful and a must have for exogesis. This set of study aids gives a new experience to the Bible reading. It is a joy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World Religions: Eastern Traditions, 3rd Edition; Author: Willard G. Oxtoby; Review: I ordered this book for a class I will be taking the fall semester at Ohio Northern University. I couldn't wait to start reading it. Great information, fantastic pictures and I love the layout of the book. Anyone who is interested in religion or just eastern traditions should read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Wars: How Four Patriarchs, Three; Author: John Philip Jenkins; Review: I purchased the book for a Christian thought class I was taking. Jenkins book had all the information that I needed to write a paper about the Christological controversies of the fourth and fifth centuries. I am so glad that this book was recommended by my professor. This is a great book for anyone interested in Christianity, dogma, doctrine and history.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Family of Jesus (Life-Changing Bible Study Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Kingsbury Page; Review: This is an awesome tool to use for a group bible study.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Here's Why Harry and Meghan's Latest Interview Could Be the Final Straw for the Royal Family; Abstract: In Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ITV interview on Oct. 20, they said they're unhappy living in a fishbowl. An insider reveals the palace's response.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Amazing American islands for sale; Abstract: Owning a private island is the stuff of daydreams for many, but if you know where to look, it might be more achievable than you think.; Category: finance
Title: 5 Reasons Destin Is a Great Family Vacation Destination; Abstract: The calm emerald waters and family-friendly attractions of the area make Destin a top spot for a fall or winter getaway.; Category: travel
Title: These 20 Countries Won't be Under-the-Radar Destinations For Long; Abstract: Be one of the first to explore these up-and-coming countries.; Category: travel
Title: Best all-inclusive resorts in the world; Abstract: Certain vacation destinations are known for having a wealth of all-inclusive resorts (the islands of Fiji and Jamaica come to mind). But resorts that wrap fun, food and drinks into a convenient package can be found all over the world. From a Cancun family favourite and an all-inclusive ski resort in the Alps to a far-flung locale that caters to scuba divers, you'll find a bit of everything on this roundup of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world.; Category: travel
Title: Stairs, selfies and a little fresh air: The future of Southwest Airlines boarding?; Abstract: Southwest Airlines allows passengers to board and exit the plane from two doors at three California airports. Will it expand to other airports?; Category: travel
Title: Trump mocks Bloomberg as 'little Michael,' predicts he won't do well in 2020 race; Abstract: President Trump said he doesn't think Michael Bloomberg would perform well in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary but that he'd like to run against him.; Category: news
Title: EarthRoamer XV-HD Super Camper Can Be Yours for $1.7 Million; Abstract: The ultimate RV for the end of days.; Category: autos
Title: Cold weather: 70% of the country will experience freezing temperatures this week; Abstract: Roughly 70% of the US will experience freezing temperatures this week as an Arctic blast hits two thirds of the country. Over 240 million people are under winter warnings, watches and advisories.; Category: weather | mind |
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Title: Aids to Scouting: For N.-C.Os. & Men; Author: Sir Robert Baden-Powell KCB; Review: Ever wonder how it all started? The mind of a Scout trainer for the Army before he created Boy Scouts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spitfire!: The Experiences of a Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot; Author: Visit Amazon's Brian Lane Page; Review: Great First Person Account! Especially since it was published in the middle of the war. It may be a bit of propaganda... It is certainly self promoting. If one likes airwar; it is a must read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First and the Last; Author: Visit Amazon's Adolf Galland Page; Review: Nazi airpower first hand from a pilot that reported directly to Hitler and Goering. Great firsthand account !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan of the Apes (Oxford World's Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Edgar Rice Burroughs Page; Review: Brings me back to my childhood. Johnny Weissmueller was the definitive Tarzan for me... until I read the book. WATCH the MOVIE... READ the BOOK ! ! ! !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life among the Apaches (Bison Book S); Author: John C. Cremony; Review: This is a very good first person narrative of an Indian fighter. His respect and respectful actions among the Apaches allowed him to "understand" Apache hierarchy and culture. It is a wonderful treatise on the lifestyle of the epitome of warrior culture. His knowledge of other tribes and traditions drew contrast with the Apache.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Oster Professional Corded Pet Nail Grinder Kit, Variable Speed (078129-650-000); Brand: Oster; Review: Edited 05/10/2014 After 5 years and 7 months my Oster grinder finally died. The light on the unit barely lights and the motor will not turn on. So I bought another one of these ($10 more than what it was in 2008) but in my eyes well worth it. I can definitely say that the new model is MUCH quieter than my old unit. I don't know if it was because my old unit was 5+ years old or if the newer unit was redesigned. I hope that this new unit will last just as long as my older one because it works great for my 3 dogs (as long as you have a few treat handy). Edited 04/28/2013 This grinder is till working like a champ (bought it 4 1/2 years ago). I use it to trim 3 dogs feet at least once a month. It's probably be on for about an hour at a time during those periods and it still works like the day I bought it. The only fault I can give it is that the rotating dial that adjusts the speed of the grinder is now loose and will get faster and faster as I use it because I move it around when I trim the dogs' nails. Some electric tape holding the dial in place fixes this issue. Since the product is till working wonderfully I've changed my review from a 4 to a 5. Yes it does take some time to get your dogs use to the noise and feel but it is sooooo much better than using the typical nail cutters. PROS -reliable and durable -fast speed -two different rotary trimmers are included (one for reducing the size of nail and the other for smoothing) -long power cord; not battery operated so you need a power source but the power it has more than makes up for it -Carrying case is terrific -Much better and smoother than using typical nail cutters CONS -rotating dial is loose after 4 1/2 years (but electric tape solves this) -getting your pets use to the noise and feel takes some time; be patient it is worth it -noise is loud -creates a great deal of nail dust (but in my opinion better than chunks of nails from clippers) Overall, I highly recommend this product for any patient dog owner who wants to trip their own dogs' nails on a regular basis. Previous Review from 2008 The tool does exactly as it says. But you must work with your dog alot to get them use to the noise and feel of the grinder. I massaged my dog's feet everyday for a week before the oster arrrived. This helped for my dog to get use to my touch and the practice that I wasn't going to hurt him. Then once the oster arrived I massaged his feet with the oster OFF. Then for the following week I massaged his feet with the oster turned on at different levels, but I didn't groom his nails. Then finally about 2 weeks ago; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petrodex Enzymatic Toothpaste Dog Poultry Flavor; Brand: Petrodex; Review: This is by far the best price for petrodex toothpaste for dogs I've found. The 6.2 ounce is much bigger than the ones sold at petsmart and petco. My dogs love the taste of this toothpaste and my vet told me that since it is "enzymatic" it fights tartar in places that I can't brush. My german pincher has horrible breath but as long as I brush his teeth daily (or even every other day) his breath is much better. Once again, by far the best price I've found @ $9.72.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone Dura Chew Double Action Chew Wolf; Brand: Nylabone; Review: This was a fun bone for my dogs while it lasted. They enjoyed chewing the bone part and then running around with it like a ball with the blue part. But sadly my pittbull/greyhound mixed found out that he could rip the blue section apart. Now I am finding chunks of blue everywhere (carpet, kitchen, and STOOL). Thankfully the chunks have been tiny and haven't been an issue for my dog to pass or my vacuum to clean. So if your dog is a very aggressive chewer then I would stay away from this product and stick with Nylabone Dura Chews or the Chuckit! Balls. PROS -fun idea combining chew toy with ball. -bone parts twist for added fun -ball has rubber teeths for gum enjoyment CONS -blue ball is not durable and forced me to throw away toy. -Not safe for very aggressive chewers; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Petrodex Dental Spray for Dog and Cat, 4-Ounce; Brand: Petrodex; Review: I've been using this product for about a year. The past 3 months I use it every other night with my three dogs. I've seen a huge improvement with my dogs breath and tartar. I've also been brushing their teeth more often with Petrodex Enzymatic tooth paste (which they love). So I can't say that all the credit goes to this Dental Rinse product but it has to be helping and it's better than nothing when I don't have time to brush. I was worried if this product was safe for my dog so I took it to my vet who graduated from Ohio State. She informed that it was basically an antiseptic and that it was ok to use. I sprayed it in my mouth to taste it and left a film on my teeth (I'm assuming this is what breaks down the tartar and prevents more from building). Be careful not buy old versions of this product because I read reviews that it had Xylitol (sugar substitute it think found in sugar free gum) which is extremely poisonous to dogs. I will say that my dogs HATE this spray. I have to lure them with crunchy Charlie Bear treats. Here is what I do with each dog: 1) I call my dog and when he comes I give him a treat. 2) I hold his collar (this helps control his head and prevent him from running away). 3) I lift his gum lime with the bottle and spray away. I probably spray about 3-5 times. 4) After I give them another treat. Overall I love this product and will continue to use it. PROS -helpful for bad breath -helpful for tartar -4 ounces last a good bit CONS -dogs hate the taste -vet approved; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chuckit! Fetch Dog Ball High-Bounce Rubber, Assorted Colors, Various Sizes, 2-Packs,Canine Hardware,19200" />; Brand: Chuckit!; Review: If you have an aggressive chewer then these balls are for you! These balls last a long time and are very durable. My pitt bull greyhound mix chomps on these balls like a pacifier. They last a very long time and if they do begin to break you can see them splitting before large chunks begin to fall off. I've noticed that these balls break more easy in cold weather than they do in warm weather (makes sense due to the rubber losing its flexibility). But they still do a fine job in the snow when my dog is playing. I've never used the ball launcher because these things fly and bounce everywhere (never seen the need for it). I've hand washed them in hot water without any issues. There are other kids of Chuckit Balls too. There is a blue whistler, a bouncy odd shaped one, and my dog's favorite the glow in the dark ball. Overall I love these balls! PROS -very durable -bouncy -show warning signs before the ball actually rips and breaks -safe for my dog to chew unlike tennis balls CONS -dirt and slobber will accumulate in the holes of the whistle ball and glow ball (but a quick wash is easy); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone Dura Chew Medium Textured Tug Dog Chew Toy (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Nylabone; Review: Great chew toy from Nylabone. This time the Dura Chew is in a different shape that my dogs enjoy. It is very tough and has lasted for 3 months now. It has severe chew marks on it but doesn't seem like it will break or be destroyed anytime soon. I've washed it in the dishwasher a few times without any issues. Overall I like this Dura Chew for my two pitt bulls. PROS -durable -unique shape compared to normal Dura Chew bones. -does not stain carpet CONS -none; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Paw Zogoflex Zisc Tough Flying Disc Dog Play Toy; Brand: West Paw; Review: This Frisbee is durable, light, and flies very well. My pittbull loves running around with this toy like a battering ram. She catches the Frisbee and then runs into the other dogs with it. Sometimes she grabs it off the floor like a taco (Frisbee is folded in half) and the toy is still good. The only issue I have is that when it is windy the wind will affect its flight severely due to its light design. But this doesn't diminish the fact that this Frisbee is awesome. You could also nit-pick by saying this isn't a tug of war Frisbee. I could easily see this toy being destroyed if two strong dogs fought over it or if a dog and the owner decided to pull on it a lot. I also have the Kong Flyer that is much heavier and less flexible. My pittbull also likes that Frisbee just the same but it doesn't fly as far unless you really launch it. So I wouldn't recommend the Kong Flyer unless you have a large space to throw the Frisbee. This West Paw Frisbee can be thrown with minimal force and it will still go. PROS -light weight makes it easy to fly -very flexible but still rigid to fly straight -easily cleaned -durable if used correctly (I've had mine for 6 months) -rubber so it won't hurt your dog's mouth like a typical plastic Frisbee CONS -strong wind affects flight (but that's typical for any Frisbee) -not a good toy for tug of war Overall, I recommend this toy to any dog owner looking to have some fun with their dog. Just be sure you start of with short distances so you can actually teach your dog to catch the toy and then return it to you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Message in a Bottle (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of My Success (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Horse Whisperer (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Paper (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Tin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Housesitter (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Firm (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gorillas in the Mist (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Weekend at Bernie's (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Parenthood (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky II (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pete's Dragon (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Borrowers (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Recess: School's Out (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Santa Clause (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine to Five (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Toy (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Road to El Dorado (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Joe Young (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp (1955); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Extremely Goofy Movie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Balto (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Egypt (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tigger Movie (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jungle Book (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bad News Bears (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cartoon Crazys Kids' All Time Favorites (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tom Thumb (1958); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Simone (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hansel & Gretel (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Tales: Adventures in Dragon Land (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Tales: Yes (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rudyard Kipling's The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli and Baloo (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pocahontas (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Bud Spikes Back (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cool Runnings (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Antz (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Femme Nikita (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Switching Goals (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something to Talk About (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredible Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JFK: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primary Colors (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Giant: Special Edition (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Goofy Movie (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Jet Fusion (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shall We Dance? (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 3 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Tryst Cafe - Phoenix; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Excellent service! Everyone is very friendly. They go they extra mile to keep you happy.
Food was ok.
Got the breakfast nacho. The chips are strips so it's hard to handle. Would like regular chips to load the food on.
Breakfast sandwich would prefer more filling than just egg and bacon.
They also offer bottomless mimosas; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OHSO Brewery - Paradise Valley; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Dog friendly patio. Friendly servers. Food is awesome. Had the pretzel board with sausage. Must try. Kale salad is very large.
Must must must try the jalapeño polenta. So delicious.
Del Mar Mac and cheese has shrimp and is a must try too! The seafood taste is not overwhelming. Some Mac and cheeses don't have balance. It is not the same for this one!
I mainly love it because it is so dog friendly and very open.
I will definitely be a frequent patron at this location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bubble Shave Ice; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Friendly service. Thai tea boba is very good with fresh brewed tea. Not that powder insta mix stuff. Had boba and custard added to it.
Fast service.
Macaroon good.
Mochi was ok. Not my first pick when I come back. The place is very open with lots of seating.
I would recommend if you are in the area and craving boba, you know where to go.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Sanuki; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: This place is unique. Lots of udon and non udon choices.
We had the udon soup that comes with shrimp tempura. It's is a very large portion. Come with a big appetite or share with someone who doesn't eat a lot.
After ordering it, there are some side dishes to order. Tempura fried: shrimp, squid, veggies.
I really like the seaweed rice rolled snacks. I would recommend the spam and the tuna mayo ones. It's so uniquely packaged to keep the seaweed crispy and then soft when you open it.
Service is so friendly! Very Japanese and welcoming.
Come try this place out. I've been twice and have enjoyed it both times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tacos Tequila Whiskey; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Food: pretty good. the Palomas margarita was great, sweet and mild. Cheese queso dip is great. We tried the vegan taco (fried avo was interestingly good), chicken and barbacoa tacos. Good not great. I recommend passing on the churro. The inside was very mushy not fluffy. Outside was crispy. Chocolate dip, pass. Caramel was good.
Venue: clean. Moderate amount of ppl. Not busy for a taco Tuesday. Half outside and inside.
Parking: small lot
Servive: poor. Forgot/didn't get a table member's order but he ate enough appetizer that he wasn't hungry anymore. At one point we were looking for any server and there was no server in the restaurant for more drinks. They then all came through the back like they had some meeting during dinner service? Friendly but not present.
Wouldn't highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Porch; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Highly recommend.
It's your good old neighborhood hang out place.
Old arcade games. Great drinks. Jungle juice. Try it.
They have a great menu. My go to are: the chopped salad, Tennessee hot chicken, grilled cheese and to finish with the Apple pie dip. (when I order it, I'm sharing with another but def try the Tennessee hot )
Service has always been good.
Parking is small. Valet usually. When it's slow it's self parking but it's almost never slow.
Try it out. You will have a good time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indian Delhi Palace; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Highly recommend.
Lunch buffet is reliable. Service is quick and good. Hot food. Good variety. Meat and vegitarian options. They provide hot and ready naan when you arrive. Parking is self, small but I've never had an issue.
They stay pretty busy but since it's lunch buffet it's quick. Never had to wait.
One of our favorite lunch buffet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Porch; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Service is really great.
They changed the menu. No more Tennessee hot chicken. No more apple pie dip. The chopped salad is pre tossed so it's not in separate ingredients SO they add wayyyyyyy more argugala. Not a fan. The change is not great. All of our favorites disappeared. Drinks still good. We probably won't be coming as often anymore because our alternative choices weren't hits. French dip burger was good. Jalapeno poppers: were over stuffed jalapeno that doesn't hold and is flimsy. No textural difference. Overly spicy. So so sad our neighborhood go to place has changed. Please bring back the good stuff!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Porch; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Service is really great.
They changed the menu. No more Tennessee hot chicken. No more apple pie dip. The chopped salad is pre tossed so it's not in separate ingredients SO they add wayyyyyyy more argugala. Not a fan. The change is not great. All of our favorites disappeared. Drinks still good. We probably won't be coming as often anymore because our alternative choices weren't hits. French dip burger was good. Jalapeno poppers: were over stuffed jalapeno that doesn't hold and is flimsy. No textural difference. Overly spicy. So so sad our neighborhood go to place has changed. Please bring back the good stuff!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Porch; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Service is really great.
They changed the menu. No more Tennessee hot chicken. No more apple pie dip. The chopped salad is pre tossed so it's not in separate ingredients SO they add wayyyyyyy more argugala. Not a fan. The change is not great. All of our favorites disappeared. Drinks still good. We probably won't be coming as often anymore because our alternative choices weren't hits. French dip burger was good. Jalapeno poppers: were over stuffed jalapeno that doesn't hold and is flimsy. No textural difference. Overly spicy. So so sad our neighborhood go to place has changed. Please bring back the good stuff!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mon Ami Gabi; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: We love mon ami gabi!
They do take reservations but there's still a wait sometimes. Still worth making the reservation because walk in wait is usually longer.
We love getting the pate and goat cheese with tomato sauce to start with. They bring fresh bread so we recommend scarfing the bread with butter and wait to use the late and goat cheese with the baguette.
Steak frites is great! Very French.
French onion soup is very rich and worth trying.
Highly recommend trying this place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ramen Hood; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: This place is ok. You can pick what you want in your ramen or select a pre set ramen.
When we got our ramen it wasn't steaming hot. It was almost like warm. I think the topping ingredients are kept cold so when they place it in the ramen it cools the ramen. The egg was certainly cold.
Place is clean. Friendly service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desert Nail Spa; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Great service. They're quick and you do not have to wait on them. The place is clean and we organized. Prices are fair and they are very friendly.
Parking is spacious. May be hard to find if you use a GPS but they're on the west side of the building.
Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean 44; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Came to celebrate my birthday. They are so kind and they give a birthday card.
Dinner rolls are so buttery, flakey and fluffy. Drool.
Had the fillet minion. Obviously cooked perfect.
Had the hash brown cake. Oh man. Highly recommend. Crispy and unique.
Mashed potatoes. Can't go wrong.
Wedge salad. Too much blue cheese in my opinion but my boyfriend couldn't get enough of the blue cheese.
At the end they offered free desert because it was my birthday. So nice!
Service was awesome. Place is clean and it's cool to see the chefs and cooks work.
Highly recommend; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flippin' Good Chicken, Burgers, Beer; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Edible. Slow service. I think they forgot about our order.
Had 2 orders of chili cheese fries. One had melted cheese and one had cold cheese on top. Inconsistency. One chili cheese fries was much saltier than the other.
Burgers were not memorable. Maybe an off night for them? But the place was not packed for a Friday night.
I probably would not go back or highly recommend.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ping Pang Pong; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Good fast service.
Food is fresh. When we came first thing in the morning. They didn't have everything out yet.
Price is reasonable for being IN a casino. They have a lot of tables. When we left they were busy and had a line but it looks like they were seating people pretty quick.
Recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: The Ben Doran Guest House; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: I stayed here for 3 nights in mid-November and it was nice enough. I had never stayed in a B&B before so I didn't know what to expect. The furnishings were nice and old fashioned, it is as I imagine living in a big house 100 years ago. The breakfast was really nice (especially the black pudding) but serving it was a bit awkward and there wasn't much in each dish so it kept running out. The dishes were nice china but they are put in a dishwasher which ruined them and left them with dried bits of muck inside all the cups. I thought it was a bit strange filling up the kettle next to the communal toilet upstairs and the shower wasn't that great. Aside from that, the location is good, the staff are really friendly and there is as much tea as you can drink!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Melia Valencia; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: This hotel is truly amazing and the nicest hotel I have stayed in. The lobby bar is fantastic, with really nice and friendly staff. We came for my wife's birthday, so I had prearranged a bottle of wine to be in the room when we arrived. They had it all ready and timed perfectly, the ice hadn't even begun to melt! And they took the liberty of putting a nice chocolate cake with it - a nice touch (which I took the credit for). The room was amazing (we were upgraded to Executive suite), it was really large with an amazing view. In lieu of the executive lounge not being open due to repairs, we enjoyed our drinks and snacks in the lobby bar "Podium". An ice cold pint of San Miguel was perfect after wandering around in 35 degree heat. Unfortunately the swimming pool is indoors so there is no lying in the sun by the pool and there is an outdoor terrace which would be perfect for this, but they don't seem to use it. Such a shame. The metro is nice and close: either Beniferri station or Palau de Congressos are less than 5 minutes walk. Service was very prompt and everyone was happy to please. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cherwood; City: Paignton English Riviera Devon England; Review: Wonderful little B&B. Pauline is a character along with her assistant. The room was nice, has TV, Freeview and DVD player - everything you need to watch a film at the end of the day. 1 minute walking and you are at the beach. A few minutes more and you are on the high street. Great location. Parking was included in the room rate, as was an excellent full English breakfast that Pauline cooked up, with local ingredients. Excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sedlescombe Golf Hotel; City: Sedlescombe East Sussex England; Review: We booked here for one night on a Sunday night for a short break away from our busy London lives. We stayed in Room 1 which looks like it had been recently refurbished. It was very well done, everything in the room was nice and new with a heater up on the ceiling (perfect in December). The rooms were a good distance from the restaurant (and the noise) so it was nice and quiet. We enjoyed a game of chess in the clubrooms while waiting for the restaurant to open, then enjoyed a nice dinner - the food was really good as well, classic pub dishes. It was very nice and peaceful and the bed was very comfortable. Any gripes if any were: - very hard to find - Google maps did not have the correct location and it was not clearly sign posted outside. We drive past it about 5 times before we rang up and asked where it was. - not many channels on TV - but who really cares about that? - shower head had nowhere to hang up. The bath had a shower head to use but there was nowhere to hang it up, and no shower curtain. Best advised to have a bath. Overall this place was awesome and a great price (including breakfast).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pendley Manor Hotel; City: Tring Hertfordshire England; Review: I stayed here for 3 nights over Christmas 2009 (24-27) and it was excellent. The price was right (£65 per night including breakfast) and it was very easy to get to from London. We had been looking for a secluded old country hotel to get away. This hotel is on a huge estate not far from Tring railway. It has everything you need: a restaurant, a bar, 24 hour room service, spa facilities (which we didn't use), etc. The room was as I would imagine it back the day. We got upgraded to a four-poster bed which made it even better. The room was nice and large with a couch and separate table with chairs. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the bar/room service food was pretty good as well. The only problem with this was that it is on the expensive side. Christmas lunch was £99 each so we made do with room service (we are not Christmas worshippers). There are not really any alternatives around unless you have a car to drive into Tring, it was a 20 minute walk in the snow when we went. I found it difficult to get any mobile phone signal at all - which may or may not be a good thing if you are staying in a place like this. Overall, I would gladly recommend this place to people looking for a bit of English country experience. A nice relaxing atmosphere which made you feel like you might have been in the aristocracy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zhong An Inn Beijing Andingmen; City: Beijing; Review: This review is for the Andingmen branch of this hotel (I think many of these reviews are for other branches). First: Location. This place is so easy to get to, you do not need a taxi. Get onto Line 2 of the Beijing subway and get off at Andingmen Station. Take exit B and walk about 5 minutes along Andingmenwai Dajie, the hotel is on your right hand side, just before you get to the second foot-bridge and just after KFC. Second: Price. I booked this hotel for £100 for 5 nights on Expedia.co.uk. I'm not sure if its available anywhere cheaper but the rates at reception were double this. Fantastic price I find. Third: The Room. There was a king-size bed in our room which was enormous and quite comfortable, with clean linen. Air-conditioning was in the room and a TV (but only 1 English channel) and free internet. The only problem is that the bathroom had a very strong stench coming from one of the drains that was very overpowering. We had to keep the bathroom door closed at all times, and keep our trips into the bathroom as short as possible due to the smell. Overall, on a trip to Beijing you do not really spend a lot of time in your room, so for a base to go exploring, this place is fantastic. There is also an excellent restaurant across the road that is a lot cheaper than the hotel's buffet and has some of the best Chinese food I have ever eaten. Cross the footbridge outside the hotel and turn left, it is a few stores down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee; City: Dundee Scotland; Review: This was our second visit to Doubletree. We just wanted a place to hang out and watch TV, play in the pool and have a few drinks. This is what we got. Sadly, there is no hot-tub, nor any massage facilities on-site. The food is not the best, and very pricey, but that's what you're paying for the convenience of it. If you're able, avoid the breakfast and look elsewhere. Same with lunch and dinner - from the bar menu at least. This review does not include the restaurant, which opens at 6pm (was not a suitable time for our little one). Dessert from the room service menu is great, though again, pricey. St. Andrews is only 30 minutes away by car. I don't feel like I got a lot for the money I spent, but it's a reasonable hotel if you get the right price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: A Shade of Vampire 16: An End of Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I love the series. It keeps me interested. Great fantasy read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 17: A Wind of Change (Volume 17); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Once you start the shade series you can't stop.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 34: A Sword of Chance (Volume 34); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I love the whole series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 35: A Race of Trials (Volume 35); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: They are all awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 37: An Empire of Stones (Volume 37); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: Love the whole series it's hard to wait for the next book. Then once it comes I have to pace myself on reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 43: A House of Mysteries (Volume 43); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I love love the whole series; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: TownePlace Suites Charlotte Mooresville; City: Mooresville North Carolina; Review: We stayed here one night on our way home to PA from a trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL. I was a little concerned about finding a nice hotel since we were not driving on I-95 this time, but we found several nice options in Mooresville, NC. We opted to stay at the TownPlace Suites, and we were very pleased. Our party rented 2 rooms, both 2 queen suites. The rooms were identical - two queen beds, dining table with 4 chairs, sitting area with 2 chairs and a small table, kitchen area (with full size fridge, dishwasher, microwave and 2 burner stovetop) and bath area. There were two large closets (one in the kitchen area and the other in the bath area). The room was spacious - my kids enjoyed running around a bit after 10+ hours in the car! The room was nicely decorated, and the beds were fairly comfortable. I loved that they included so many pillows! There was a flat screen tv in the room, and a good selection of channels. My kids really wanted to play the Wii in the Media Room, but we just didn't have time. The hotel itself looks nearly new. The hallways are bright and cheerful, and the stairwells were spacious and bright as well. The continental breakfast in the morning was nice. There were a few hot selections as well as cereals, fruit, muffins etc. I was very impressed with the desk staff. Both the young man who checked us in and the woman who checked us out were very friendly. They even gave my children coloring books and crayons to take on the road! We had never stayed at this brand of hotel before, but we will look to try it again, as we all enjoyed our night greatly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Hummelstown Hershey; City: Hummelstown Pennsylvania; Review: Our family of 5 did an overnight stay here in order to take advantage of a little extra time at HersheyPark. The location of the hotel was great - just a few minutes away from the Hershey attractions, restaurants and shopping. It was a little tricky getting into the hotel's parking lot inititally, but I suspect that had a bit to do with the back roads the GPS took us on! There was plenty of parking available at the hotel. Check-in was quick and easy. The desk staff was polite and efficient. I was a bit concerned when I discovered our room was on the first floor, just steps away from the lobby. To add to my concerns, we saw that large groups of youth soccer teams were staying at the hotel (for a tournament). We were so pleased with the soundproofing in the hotel! We didn't hear one peep from the hall or lobby the whole night! The room was pleasant, even if it was just overlooking the parking lot. We had plenty of room for the 5 of us. I really was pleased to see 5 sets of towels in the room - it seems we always have to call the front desk for the 5th set. Not here! We found the pull-out sofabed to already have clean sheets on it, and had plenty of extra pillows for our youngest to use while on the sofabed too. The beds were comfortably firm and provided a nice night's sleep (especially after a busy day at the park!). We appreciated the small room fridge to keep our drinks cold. A microwave was available, but we did not make use of it. Breakfast the next morning was just okay. There was plenty of seating available, even with some of those large sports groups taking up a large portion of the dining room. We were somewhat disappointed in the "hot" items on the breakfast buffet (most of the cheese omlettes were cold; the ham was overcooked and dry), and it was too busy to get anywhere close to the waffle maker. However, there were plenty of other selections - cereals, muffins, bagels, french toast, yogurt, fresh fruit etc. Check out was quick and easy, and the front desk attendant was very pleasant. She gave us a few pointers about Hersheypark which were very appreciated! Overall, I was happy with our stay. The rate was one of the better ones I could find in the area on late notice. The hotel was clean and well appointed - even if we didn't use most of the amenities. I would stay here again with no hesitation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1825 Inn Bed and Breakfast; City: Palmyra Pennsylvania; Review: My husband and I just returned from a one-night stay in the Hershey area (seeing a concert at the Giant Center in Hershey), and we couldn't have been more pleased with our stay at the 1825 Inn B&B. The inn is clean, comfortable, well appointed, and beautifully decorated. We stayed in the Sycamore Room, which although not huge, was comfortable and relaxing at the end of the day. The entire house has a beautiful blend of modern amenities and antique style. There are fantastic touches throughout the inn to make guests feel welcome and at home. We appreciated returning from our concert to a cold drink on the patio! The rain held off long enough for us to take a short tour of the grounds in the morning before breakfast, and they didn't disappoint at all. Breakfast was delicious! The Inn is very convenient to Hershey attractions, and is close to several good restaurant choices (the innkeepers made excellent recommendations). We live only an hour from the area, making this a perfect "grownup" retreat for us. We will be back - hopefully around the holidays, as well as when we visit our alma mater, Lebanon Valley College.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Jacksonville West Chaffee Point; City: Jacksonville Florida; Review: My family of 5 (2 adults, 2 teens, 1 tween) stayed here on our trip from PA to FL. We booked our two rooms (standard 2 queen rooms) via the hotel's website while driving. The hotel was easy to find, and had easy access to the highway. Parking was plentiful and the property was well maintained. The lobby was bright and inviting, and our check-in was pleasant and easy. We were offered an upgrade to king rooms; however, we declined since the queen configuration worked best with our travel party. We were thrilled to be able to get rooms next to each other. The standard rooms were a notch above average, with a little extra space to move about and plenty of space for our bags (a large bench for the suitcase as well as a nice size closet). Although we didn't need it, the desk provided a nice space for work or charging (there were also plenty of places to charge between the beds). Two phones (one on the nightstand, one on the desk) were also nice, although not used. Television was in good repair and included a good selection of channels. The minifridge and microwave are a great bonus! The bathroom was fairly standard, although it did include a curved shower rod for a roomier shower. Water pressure and temperature were good. Both rooms for our party were clean - which is always my main concern. There was some wear to both the bedding and the bathroom fixtures, which is to be expected. We did not use the hotel pool or other amenities, except for the free breakfast in the morning. This was our only bit of disappointment during our stay. The breakfast was picked over, and was not refreshed in a timely manner during the entire time we were in the dining area. Coffee was continuously empty. Cereals, yogurt, and oatmeal were available, but hot entrees (omelettes, eggs, sausage) and bread items were in limited supply. Even fresh fruit such as apples and bananas were not refreshed quickly. We were able to get enough breakfast to start our day, but we've had better at other places. Our check-out was quick and easy, and the shift manager was very pleasant. He appeared to be the same person who was working in the breakfast area, which leads me to believe they were understaffed that morning. We would not hesitate to visit this hotel again in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Hershey Near The Park; City: Hummelstown Pennsylvania; Review: We were visiting Lebanon Valley College for the weekend, and wanted a hotel to serve as home base. The Hampton Inn was easy to book online, and offered a variety of room types to meet different traveler needs. We booked a King Studio room, which included a small living room area (with sofa, table, and television), a wet bar (with mini fridge, microwave, and small sink), both room (with a roomy walk-in shower with glass doors), and bedroom (with bed and an additional television). The room was spacious, clean, and modern. There were plenty of ports and outlets for charging multiple devices throughout the room. The bed was comfortable, and 4 nice pillows were included. We did not take advantage of many of the amenities, but the indoor pool area looked well-kept and inviting (had we been traveling with children, it would have been a stop for us!). There was a fitness center, business center, and guest laundry area as well. We did utilize the free hot breakfast in the morning, which was refreshed frequently by staff. Offerings included western omelettes, sausage patties, oatmeal & fixings, waffle maker & toppings, cereals, breads & pastries, and impressive selection of yogurts, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and milk. The breakfast staff was very pleasant, and kept the room clean and well-stocked. Check-in was a little hectic, as there was one employee who was dealing with a family who arrived at the wrong Hampton Inn. Tensions were a bit high, but the staff handled the situation with grace and finally got the family off to the correct location. However, a long line of other guests had formed in that time, and our check-in process was rushed a bit in their efforts to catch up. We were not told what time breakfast was, resulting in a call to the front desk later that night. Check-out was very easy. Two little areas to highlight: one, there is no exhaust fan in the bathroom, and I wish that had been available. Two, we had some difficulty regulating the temperature in our room. At one point, it was 75 degrees and cranking out heat, despite setting the unit to 68 degrees. Otherwise, it was a great stay, and I would not hesitate to stay there again. It's just minutes from the Hershey attractions, but not on the main drive (so less traffic).; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Black Heart Vampire Necklace Anatomical Zombie Horror Bloody Gothic Halloween; Brand: Gravity; Review: Crap, crap , crap! Flip it around and it's hollow and ugly; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: JOLLYCHIC Women's Skull Print Design Bodycon Leggings Workout Yoga Tights S; Brand: JOLLYCHIC; Review: Love the material!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BodyJ4You 20 Pieces Plugs Set Mix Colors Acrylic Single Flare 12G-20mm Gauges - 10 Pair; Brand: BodyJ4You; Review: Love the color but they were dirty when I got them; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Asoidchi 2014 Ladies Girls Elastic Stitching Stars Stripes Leggings Tights Pants; Brand: asoidchi; Review: Way to small, I gave them to my neice.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CA Mode Women's Sleeveless Floral Lace Tiered Long Irregular Party Dress; Brand: CA Mode; Review: No slip just the lace piece. It turned out to be green not off white.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: leegoal Vintage Steampunk Nautical Style Antiqued Bronze Octopus Necklace 28 inch Long Chain; Brand: SODIAL(R); Review: Ugly and cheap.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Totoro Smiling Black Backpack with White Lettering 16" School Backpack; Brand: Totoro; Review: all my zippers broke after only a week. But this bag is so stinking cute I'm getting the zippers fixed. Lots and lots of pockets.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fakeface Women Girls Vivid Cute 3D Cat Head Face Lightweight Handbag Leisure Shoulder Crossbody Bag; Brand: Fakeface; Review: Much smaller then expected, still super cute.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misscat 5pcs Fake Septum Clicker Crystal Nose Hoop Ring Non Piercing Clip on Jewelry; Brand: Misscat; Review: Much larger then expected but very beautiful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jinique .7mm (14-30") Nickel Free Italian .925 Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace; Brand: Jinique; Review: Small and broke immediately.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Body Accentz 6 Ultra Sparkle Ball Labret Monroe Lip chin Cheek Ring 14g; Brand: Body Accentz; Review: Got the wrong sizemail AGAIN. They would have been cute otherwise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: JOVIVI Silver Plated Pyramid Triangle Healing Point Chakra Pendant Necklace Chain; Brand: Jovivi; Review: A cute little piece for the price. The chain broke so I wear it with another.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: zeroUV - 70s Womens Large Oversized Retro Vintage Cat Eye Sunglasses For Women with Round Lens 48mm; Brand: zeroUV; Review: So cute.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Days (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Great Escape (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky II (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Society (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Communion (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pi: Faith in Chaos (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Days of the Condor (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 61* (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oscar (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Again (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Skin Deep (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Philadelphia Story (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Founding Fathers: The Men who Shaped Our Nation (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fierce Creatures (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All the President's Men (1976); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Husbands and Wives (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zero Effect (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 1 (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jerk (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Parenthood (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season 7 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wolf (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky V (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Henry V (1944); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bob Roberts (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Going My Way / Holiday Inn (1944); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Potion #9 (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Tides (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St. Elmo's Fire (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Brasco (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nixon (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roxanne (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Path to War (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: UHF (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Aphrodite (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Untouchables (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In & Out (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heartbreak Ridge (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky III (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wag the Dog (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Married (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Far and Away (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Henry & June (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heaven Can Wait (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firefox (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Beauty (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heist (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 2 (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slums of Beverly Hills (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What About Bob? (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JFK: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reversal of Fortune (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A River Runs Through It (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Naked Gun (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 4 (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 3 (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Time Code (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sure Thing: Special Edition (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels in America (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Amy (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 7 (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Baby (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 5 (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road to Morocco (1942); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arthur (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Story (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stardust Memories (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 6 (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Defending Your Life (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cutting Edge (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: History of the World: Part 1 (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: That Thing You Do! (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deadwood: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hudsucker Proxy (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: With Honors (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearts in Atlantis (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benny and Joon (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Life (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amistad (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MASH: Season 8 (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Tin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeremiah Johnson (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taps (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Frontal (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deconstructing Harry (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: Got a very nice room which was furnitured the way I would expect a british gentleman room would look like. Fine bathroom with shower and whirlpool. Would have been even more enjoyable if the room had a view. Front desk service is excellent, staff at the free evening meal was not very willing to give service. I did not manage to get a glass of wine. Breakfast is ok, but I think it should be normal that there is butter...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Le Menestrel; City: Ribeauville Haut Rhin Grand Est; Review: Clean functionable rooms in a hotel a bit outside Ribeauville. Reception staff was a lazy guy who did not show much interest in the guests. Even booking a taxi seemed a burden for him. You have to tell in advance if you want to have breakfast which is a bit strange. Night entrance is difficult to find.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Hanover Pelikan Hotel; City: Hannover Lower Saxony; Review: Hotel is located in the former Pelikan fountain pen plant in a nice but not central area of Hannover. Rooms were recently renewed and have everything you can expect from a Sheraton hotel. Bathrooms are very small and could be better cleaned, esp. the mould on the shower door. Very good breakfast. Harrys New York bar on the hotel grounds, unfortunately closed on Sunday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sorell Hotel Zurichberg; City: Zurich; Review: The view of the Zürich-See is really great especially when you look out of the window of your hotelroom in the morning or evening. Nice rooms with designer furniture and B&O TVs. Great breakfast, nice bar and good restaurant. City center can be reached in 20 minutes bei public transport. Higly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince de Galles a Luxury Collection Hotel Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Check-In very friendly and efficient. You get accomapnied to (even in the standard class) very beautiful room with art-deco style, matching pictures and space to seat two people and of course the very fine bed. Bathroom is spacey and very nice decorated as well. TV, many plugs for every technology you might cary is available. Breakfast is served in the spectacular bar, very good service, perfect products. Check Out was the most efficient I had for month. All personell is really 100% guest oriented!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Trixxi Juniors Cap Sleeve Lace Dress; Brand: ; Review: I purchased this dress for my daughter for a wedding. It looked similar to dresses we had seen in boutiques a couple months ago. I thought I would take a chance on this dress, since of course, we couldn't find this dress in stores now that we want it! The quality of this dress was better than I expected and it fit great! Very good purchase! My daughter is 5;9", 15 yrs old and the length was perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Hydrology Crew Socks (3-Pack); Brand: ASICS; Review: Great value!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Active Basic Athletic Fitted Plain Long Sleeves Round Crew Neck T Shirt Top; Brand: Active Products; Review: I like the fit, as in, if you're in shape, it fits your body nicely....but, based on the reviews and my apprehension, I ordered a large instead of a medium. I would have DEFINITELY ordered an extra large if I had known they are cut so small. The body part is not too snug, but the shoulder seams are an inch too far in. I'm really nervous when it comes time to wash this shirt; I'm going to have to make sure I grab it before it hits the dryer. Otherwise, I like the feel of the fabric and the cut of the shirt; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Active Basic Athletic Fitted Plain Long Sleeves Round Crew Neck T Shirt Top; Brand: Active Products; Review: I like the fit, as in, if you're in shape, it fits your body nicely....but, based on the reviews and my apprehension, I ordered a large instead of a medium. I would have DEFINITELY ordered an extra large if I had known they are cut so small. The body part is not too snug, but the shoulder seams are an inch too far in. I'm really nervous when it comes time to wash this shirt; I'm going to have to make sure I grab it before it hits the dryer. Otherwise, I like the feel of the fabric and the cut of the shirt; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teva Women's Cabrillo Crossover Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I like these shoes; we bought them to go to Thailand and look somewhat presentable at dinner and not like backpackers. The shoe is a bit thinner at the ball of my foot than I thought it would be (it is not like a Birkenstock), but it still feels good. It fits well; I only put "somewhat small" because for both me and my daughter, our toes and heels are right at the edge (not over, though), so I wish they were a tad bigger, but I don;t know that I would want them an entire half-size larger. It's a good arch, just a slight one, though. Good value and nice looking sandal for traveling; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MBJ Womens Solid Short Sleeve Boat Neck Dolman Top with Side Shrring - Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: I love the way this shirt feels and fits; I would definitely go up a size if you want a baggier feel, but my Medium fit me like a true medium. Be forewarned, though......I have finally learned my lesson on rayon: after 2 times of wear, the fabric starts to pill up and I assume it can;t be reversed. I chose this fabric specifically because we were going to Thailand during their summer (this dries faster than cotton), so this fabric did keep me cool, but I won;t be able to wear it much longer because it ll look too worn (I've only worn it 4 times). Good deal, though; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canvas Web Belt Double D-Ring Buckle 1.5" Wide with Metal Tip Solid Color; Brand: BC Belts; Review: Made well, does the job and true to size; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Collins Modern Classics); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth George Speare Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed The Witch of Blackbird Pond. I love to read and historical novels are so interesting. I have also been reading The Captain's Wife which is also a sea tale. Appropriate for living in Maine on the water.... I think tweens to adults would enjoy this easy to read book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Safe Haven; Author: Visit Amazon's Nicholas Sparks Page; Review: In true Nicholas Sparks fashion, this book is bittersweet. It shows how love can develop into hate over time. It also shows that by not sharing your demons with the one you love you risk others perceiving something about you. I enjoyed the book though disagreed with some aspects.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration, and the Power of Song; Author: Visit Amazon's Gloria Gaynor Page; Review: It is a very good book and many stories brought tears to my eyes. And I like the fact that Gloria's song is a mantra for so many people. But something about the book bothered me. Can't decide exactly what. Will have get back to you on that one...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Tide (Aspen Falls Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Peg Brantley Page; Review: I found Red Tide to be an interesting book. It was sufficiently suspenseful and the characters were very interesting. I'm looking forward to Peg Brantley's next book!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: As usual, John Grisham, has delivered an outstanding novel! I enjoy courtroom drama, novels based on history, suspenseful novels, and novels where African Americans are recognized as real PEOPLE! Mr. Grisham has accomplished all that and more. A great read!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buying Time (Dre Thomas Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Pamela Samuels Young Page; Review: Quite suspenseful with many turns. Makes one think of how corrupt the medical and political fields can be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reunion: A Search for Ancestors; Author: Visit Amazon's Ryan Littrell Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book - even though I haven't found my connection with Scotland yet! History is so much more interesting when it's personalized. When reading of the research process, it was almost like being there myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wreckage; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Bleeker Page; Review: I had trouble getting into this book. Might have been my mood entirely though. Sometimes I just should not read books for pleasure. It all came together in the end though. Seemed contrived to me. The description of how they survived on the island were interesting though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Enjoyed reading this book immensely. It was well written and suspenseful. I'm already reading her next book. I would highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander); Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: I'm hooked on author, Diana Gabaldon. Haven't been disappointed in her books yet. And, I've started watching the movies on Stars. Can't get enough of the Fraser and Mackenzie Clans!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virgins: An Outlander Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: I like the Outlander series books better than the novellas. Still, it was a great book. Now I plan on reading the John Grey Series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Prince of Paradise: The True Story of a Hotel Heir, His Seductive Wife, and a Ruthless Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's John Glatt Page; Review: Really loved this book because it was well written and I couldn't put it down. Only thing missing was some pictures. Hate having to go look it up on the internet when it is something expected in a true crime book these days!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Phillips Page; Review: This book was just right. Saw the. Movie and wanted to know a bit more. It doesn't cover much about the Somalis but it did give some depth to the movie. Well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Best American Essays 2013 (The Best American Series ®); Author: Cheryl Strayed; Review: Have not enjoyed essays for a long time but this is fantastic! An excellent collection with a good variety. good choices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When She Was Good; Author: Visit Amazon's Philip Roth Page; Review: This is one of Roth's best books. I had read it many years ago and enjoyed it more the second time around!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard V. Reeves Page; Review: I am trying to understand politics but find I also need to understand the referenced groups. This book helped me see those differences; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land; Author: Visit Amazon's Monica Hesse Page; Review: I liked. Maybe losing interest in the genre as it was a tad boring. Seems well written but some descriptions too flowery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Char-Griller E2123 Wrangler 635 Square Inch Charcoal Grill/Smoker, Black; Brand: Char-Griller; Review: I looked at this grill for over 6 months. I already own the Patio Pro and wanted another grill/smoker a little larger. The dimensions given on the description are misleading so THANK YOU to whomever put the pictures up with that 12" skillet on it. It gave me a real good idea of the actual grill size. It's just about double the size of the Patio Pro so PERFECT! I followed the instructions to the letter, leaving things hand tightened until I got to the part where it said tighten everything up. The only issue was on one of the legs and that merely took a little persuasion from a rubber mallet. The more bolts I tightened the sturdier it got. I am pleased with the construction. It took me 1.5 hours to complete the assembly and be ready to begin the seasoning and yes I used bacon grease on the cast iron grill grates. I am from Louisiana and we know how to season cast iron cookware. I do agree with a previous review about the smoke stack assembly, it installs from the inside and if left in the weather will allow water in during rain. This will need to be sealed or you need to get a cover. Since I bought mine mostly for smoking it will get sealed, at least to the point of not leaking air around it but I plan to get a cover. I have cooked on it twice, smoking both times, A whole chicken on the warming rack below the stack and one directly below, 2 hours later a foil pan of veggies got thrown on for about an hour. The meat was falling apart. The second time was smoked burgers. I am extremely pleased with this grill as far as the cooking ability and size. The number one gripe about this grill is the top/lid. It fits good enuf, I won't be getting sealant for it or anything like that. The issue is the Char Griller name plate. It appears someone mis-drilled the lid and so they bent the name plate to get it to line up and place the rivets in it. The name plate has a nice kink in it. I can't believe they would even send something out like that. It doesn't affect the function of the grill but I plan to take care of this grill and it should last me at least 10 years. I would really like a replacement lid for it but it seems trivial for me to call the company about this so I haven't decided to YET! If you buy this grill I don't think you'll be disappointed. Take your time during the assembly and follow the instructions, as well as the seasoning instructions. Happy Grilling :-); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heavy-Duty Metal Twist Nozzle,4"; Brand: Melnor; Review: While made well they don't perform well. When you open it up for the jet spray you get a kinda jet spray with a lot of broadcast. I've had cheap Dollar Store nozzles work better; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Char-Griller E1515 Patio Pro Charcoal Grill, Black; Brand: Char-Griller; Review: I love this pit and use it all the time. I am sold on Char Griller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Filter Plus Pre-Filter Replaces Briggs & Stratton 691667, 493910 Air Filter, 272477, 272477S Pre-Filter; Brand: Briggs & Stratton; Review: Fit my snapper motor like a glove! Let's mow some grass people; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black & Decker GH900 Gh900 String Trimmer,; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: Solid trimmer to replace my 12 year old Black and Decker Grass Hog. The string spool from the old one fits this one so now I have a spare wrapped up and ready to go. Head rotates and with a little practice my sidewalks and driveways look professionally done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Asics Womens GEL Noosa Tri 10 Running Shoes; Brand: ; Review: Ive wanted this shoes for a while when I first saw them on sale. When it was finally on sale for a good price, I got them. I found, however, this isn't the right shoe for me. Here is why: I bought 6 pairs, all of them have the same problem, the upper of the shoes pressed my feet. I have no idea why the producer made this shoes upper so low. One of these 6 pairs does have very good arch support, better than all my Nikes, which I really like. The only problem is the upper is too low. I've never seen any sport shoe have such low upper! I gave it 4 stars because it has good arch support. I want to share this information because I really would want to see this kind of information when i try to buy a pair of shoes online. I have quite flat feet I would say, so I would expect I would never have any problems with the inner space in terms of height for my feet, so having such low upper is a little too surprise for me. I think maybe it is just not for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Betsey Johnson Women's Packaged Flannel Pajama Set; Brand: ; Review: It has a very odd fit, I like the color of it, but the opening at the neck is very low, so if you expect to wear it at home during cold weather alone, it may not work too well. I have relative long neck, so I don't like my neck line too long, I think it is not a good fit for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Disney Women's Ladies Knit Pj Set Mickey; Brand: ; Review: It should look pretty, but very very thin material, I would expect Disney would have better material, this one is definitely much thinner than all my previous Disney tops.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Silver Ridge L/S Shirt; Brand: Columbia; Review: I like the cut of this shirt, but the color doesn't work for me. If you have fair skin, it will probably work just fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Sportswear Women's Super Bonehead Long Sleeve Shirt; Brand: Columbia; Review: Unfortunately it does not work for me. The size is too small and it does not have any curvy factor, so it is a like a tube surrounding me. For the record, I think if you are slender it would work just fine. I am a little fat so it just doesn't work for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Funky Junque's Popcorn Stitch Button Boot Cuff; Brand: Funky Junque; Review: I was looking for the perfect boot cuffs to wear this winter. These definitely fit the bill! They are very reasonably priced and ship on time. They are super cute and go with everything. They aren't bulky and they are the perfect size. Love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Workwear Scrubs Unisex V-neck Tunic Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey's Anatomy Women's 4232 Drawstring Scrub Pant; Brand: ; Review: perfect fit, my favorite scrub pants!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wolf Winter: A Novel; Author: Cecilia Ekback; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'd really give us 4-1/2 stars. It was beautifully written; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweetland; Author: Michael Crummey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: What a marvelous book this was!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genghis: Birth of an Empire (Conqueror, #1); Author: Conn Iggulden; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fantastic story and deliverance. First of Mr. Iggulden's books read, but surely won't be the last.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tie That Binds; Author: Kent Haruf; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: A little better than a 3 star - 3-l/2. A very good read; I love it when he swears.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Acres; Author: Jane Smiley; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Extraordinary!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Power of the Dog; Author: Don Winslow; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Excellent; raw, brutal and powerful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fishermen; Author: Chigozie Obioma; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Often someone will ask me what I thought of a certain book that I had read weeks or even months prior. I usually have to ask them to refresh my memory as to plot, characters, etc. Not on this one; it will stay with me for a very, very long time. I wouldn't mind forgetting a little, but it keeps coming back. Quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slade House; Author: David Mitchell; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Would rate more than a 4, but less than a five; so 4-l/2 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fay; Author: Larry Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: 4-l/2 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Captain Flint Was Still a Good Man; Author: Nick Dybek; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: 3-l/2 stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimes in Southern Indiana: Stories; Author: Frank Bill; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: 1-1/2 actually.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweetgirl; Author: Travis Mulhauser; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 3-1/2 Stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaker; Author: Scott Frank; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: 4-1/2 Stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost on Black Mountain; Author: Ann Hite; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4-l/2 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: H is for Hawk; Author: Helen Macdonald; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: 4-1/2 stars. Mesmerizing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Let You Go; Author: Clare Mackintosh; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 4 1/2 Stars for this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Defense (Eddie Flynn #1); Author: Steve Cavanagh; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: 4-1/2 Stars; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chronicle of a Last Summer: A Novel of Egypt; Author: Yasmine El Rashidi; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: 3-1/2 Stars. Very informative as the story is told in stages from child thru adulthood by a young woman. I certainly have more knowledge of Egypt and the country's cultural and political events. Well done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girls; Author: Emma Cline; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: 3-1/2 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wintering; Author: Peter Geye; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Mr. Geye just keeps getting better and better. Please read "The Lighthouse Road" before reading this new book as "Wintering" is a continuation; you will not be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falcons in the City: The Story of a Peregine Family; Author: Chris Earley; Genres: non-fiction, children; Review: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and extend my appreciation to Goodreads, Firefly Books, Chris Earley and Luke Massey. This is an absolute "jewel" of a book. Stunning photography and everything one would wish to know about the magnificent bird of prey, the Peregrine Falcon. Great for readers young and old. "Keep-im flyin."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy; Author: Heather Ann Thompson; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: "Monumental" in scope and substance. Thank you Heather Ann Thompson!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nothing Short of Dying (Clyde Barr, #1); Author: Erik Storey; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: 3-1/2 Stars; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eileen; Author: Ottessa Moshfegh; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: Booker prize finalist??; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Disappearance Of Adèle Bedeau; Author: Graeme Macrae Burnet; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent in every way. Loved it! I'd stand in line for the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Closing (Whippoorwill Hollow, #1); Author: Ken Oder; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was a runaway train; I was so pleased to have been a passenger. A superb legal mystery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Key; Author: D.M. Pulley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 4-1/2 Stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finn; Author: Jon Clinch; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: This was not a quick read for me. Many times I had to reread passages in order to capture the intent. This story will linger with me as I am already incorporating some of the language into my daily conversations; "I know it." After using these words, I have to smile and others ask me what's so funny. There were moments when I felt a brief compassion for Finn, but they immediately vanished. I really enjoyed this exceptional book. "I know it."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Shadow of the Hanging Tree; Author: Michael A. McLellan; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I won this book in a Goodreads "giveaway" and am very appreciative. Without Goodreads I would not of known of this author or his books. Thank you Mr. McLellan for sending the book to me. This is a very raw and powerful story set in the l860's just after the Civil War. It is fast paced, well plotted and the characters well defined. I thoroughly enjoy the story and highly recommend it. Mr. McLellan is a talented writer and I shall be looking at his other books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kings of the Earth; Author: Jon Clinch; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: "If you live long enough, you'll owe a debt to everybody you know, and some you don't. If you live right, they'll owe you back." Jon Clinch. This book had an unusual format, which I felt was a big plus. Outstanding characters and plot. Very well done. Now I am on to "Finn."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interloper; Author: Dave Zeltserman; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery; Review: 4-1/2 Stars. Mr. Zeltserman never disappoints. Love everything he writes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Kate Beckinsale is a knockout in corset dress adorned with white feathers at 'Farming' premiere; Abstract: Kate Beckinsale isn't too chicken to wear head-to-toe feathers.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Divers Find Giant Mysterious 'Egg' Floating In Ocean; Abstract: A team of divers set off to explore a sunken World War II ship off the Norwegian coast, but what they found was something far more mysterious. While making their way back to shore, Ronald Raasch, Nils Baadness and Brynjar Aarnseth came face-to-face with a giant floating orb. The bubble hovered 17 meters (56 feet) below the surface and appeared to be see-through. The divers turned their flashlights on it and realized that the sphere was filled...; Category: lifestyle
Title: How To Open a Can Without a Can Opener; Abstract: All it takes is a metal spoon and some elbow grease.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Trump judicial pick breaks down in tears at hearing over legal group's attack; Abstract: One of President Trump's nominees for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals broke down in tears during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.; Category: news
Title: Christie's Auctioned a $40 Million Diamond. Was It Stolen?; Abstract: This is the story of one of those diamonds so exquisite it was given a cute little name: the Princie. Yet despite its diminutive moniker, the Princie is a big stone 34.65 carats that sparkles in the cheerful color of a flamingo and is valued at $40 million.; Category: news
Title: Five-year-old boy calls 911 for McDonald's Happy Meal; Abstract: Hilarious audio released from the Mesa police of a five-year-old boy calling 911 asking for a happy meal.; Category: video
Title: Kate & Meghan Head to Separate Events in Gorgeous Blue Outfits; Abstract: Kate wore sapphire earrings that belonged to Diana.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Carrie Underwood rocks CMAs and several gorgeous outfits as host; Abstract: All of her looks were just stunning.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Man arrested in 1993 cold case rape after he's identified by DNA: Police; Abstract: The suspect was 28 at the time and not known to the victim.; Category: news
Title: You can rent Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse for $60 per night; Abstract: Call three friends, jump in the bubble gum pink Jeep, and hop on the Pacific Coast Highway. The Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse is available to rent.; Category: travel
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: The world's beautiful cathedrals you should visit once in your lifetime; Abstract: All of these mesmerising structures are so much more than just places of worship. From recognisable city icons to cathedrals-turned-museums, these incredible buildings range from the historic to modern, yet all are utterly stunning. Here, we take a look at the world's most beautiful cathedrals that should be on your travel bucket list.; Category: travel
Title: Rescuers race to save toddler, Sujith Wilson, trapped in well in India; Abstract: Indian officials are racing against time to rescue a toddler who has been trapped in an 88-foot-deep well since Friday.; Category: news
Title: Sinkhole Swallows Port Authority Bus On Busy Street In Downtown Pittsburgh; Abstract: A massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Pittsburgh during the Monday morning rush hour, swallowing the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car as well.; Category: news
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides; Abstract: WASHINGTON The death of the Islamic State's leader in a daring nighttime raid vindicated the value of three traditional American strengths: robust alliances, faith in intelligence agencies and the projection of military power around the world. But President Trump has regularly derided the first two. And even as he claimed a significant national security victory on Sunday, the outcome of the raid did little to quell doubts about the wisdom of...; Category: news
Title: Family of slain ISIS hostage says they secretly met with her captors in Iraq; Abstract: Kayla Mueller, a humanitarian worker from Arizona, was held captive, tortured and killed by ISIS.; Category: news
Title: These 20 Countries Won't be Under-the-Radar Destinations For Long; Abstract: Be one of the first to explore these up-and-coming countries.; Category: travel
Title: Meghan Markle Personally Calls British Politician to Thank Her for Orchestrating Letter of 'Solidarity'; Abstract: The Duchess of Sussex thanked the British female MP for supporting her amid media scrutiny.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Family of toddler who fell from cruise ship 'utterly crushed' after grandfather charged; Abstract: The charge of negligent homicide was "like pouring salt on an open wound" for the girl's parents, the family's lawyer told NBC News.; Category: news
Title: Woman who was fired for flipping off Trump wins election; Abstract: She lost her job for the profane gesture she directed at President Trump . Now Juli Briskman has been elected to a new one; Category: news
Title: Dubrovnik Has So Many Tourists It May Ban New Restaurants for Five Years; Abstract: The Croatian city featured on Game of Thrones is getting more visitors than it can handle.; Category: travel
Title: Missing college student's parents meet with mother of Natalee Holloway; Abstract: Investigators did not call the man a suspect, but said they wanted to identify him and speak with him in connection to Aniah Blanchard's disappearance.; Category: news
Title: America's Largest Home Also Has the Most Amazing Christmas Decorations; Abstract: Over 13,000 ornaments are deployed around the Biltmore Estate in NC.; Category: lifestyle
Title: The son of a Chinese billionaire has been banned from flying first class, playing golf, buying property, or going clubbing; Abstract: Wang Sicong, the heir of Chinese real estate mogul Wang Jianlin's estimated $12.5 billion fortune, is said to have a personal debt of $21.6 million.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SONGMICS 7 Tiers Portable Shoe Rack Closet with Fabric Cover Shoe Storage Organizer Cabinet Black URXJ12H; Brand: SONGMICS; Review: Great quality for price and pretty sturdy! The customer service is very good too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H.VERSAILTEX Wide Width Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtain (100" Wide by 108" Length) - Antique Grommet Premium Room Divider (100%; Brand: H.VERSAILTEX; Review: Does the job, black out the 6am sun!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tot Tutors Kids 2-in-1 Plastic Building Blocks-Compatible Activity Table and 2 Chairs Set, Round, Primary Colors; Brand: Tot Tutors; Review: Returned, unstable for active toddlers; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KEET Roundy Kid's Chair Denim, Blue; Brand: Keet; Review: Its good quality and safe for our active toddler. It does not tip over when my boy stand on the arms!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starplast Tall Flex Laundry Basket (17.75" x 17.25" x 26", White); Brand: Starplast; Review: Quality not so great; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rhapsody 8-ounce Plastic Tumblers | set of 8 in 4 Assorted Colors; Brand: US Acrylic; Review: These glasses are bright and colorful after multiple trips through the dishwasher. I am very pleased with the weight and quality of the plastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets Set TODAY! On Amazon Softest Bedding 1800 Series Platinum Collection-100%!Deep Pocket,Wrinkle & Fade Resistant (CalKing,Brown); Brand: HC COLLECTION; Review: This is a very nice set of sheets at a very nice price. Brand new in the package, obviously never opened. The color is very true to the photo. I am very pleased with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gibson Elite Pueblo Springs 16-Piece Dinnerware set, Multicolor; Brand: Gibson Elite; Review: I searched long and hard for dishes that were dishwasher AND microwave safe but unique. This pattern fits the bill perfectly! The mists are huge, almost big enough for soup! The colors are vibtrant and seem to dance on the table! The pieces are a nice weight and seem very durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taste Drink Go Growler Carrier for Beer Growler - Bag keeps 64 oz. Stainless Steel Beer Growler Secure; Brand: Taste Drink Go; Review: Perfect fit. I was able to carry around a half gallon of liquid comfortably; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectrum Diversified Scroll Fruit Stand, Tiered Server, Fruit Baskets, 2 Tier, Black; Brand: Spectrum Diversified; Review: This item is sturdy and attractive. For the money I think it is an excellent product. Doesn't wobble, is heavy enough that you don't feel as if it's going to tip when your obnoxious cat bats it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home 'n Gifts Drinking Rooster Wine Bottle Holder Statue for Country Farm Kitchen Decor Tabletop Wine Stands; Brand: Home 'n Gifts; Review: This thing is even cuter in person! I cant wait to give it to my husband For Christmas! The colors are vibrant, it sits very stable on the tabletop and is heavy enough to feel sturdy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MySit Air Purifying Bags Sets, Bamboo Charcoal Bag Odor Remover for Auto Shoe Cabinet Pet Car Fridgerator Toilet (100gx2+200gx1+500gx1); Brand: MySit; Review: My general feeling after using these for a few weeks is that they DO make a difference with the cat box odor. Not miraculous but noticeable. They are worth the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Nordic Ware 42210 Toaster Oven 2-Piece Broiler, Metalic Gold; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: This is a really nice pan set. It's just right for broiling a single serving. Please be aware that the outside dimenions are stated in the description; the actual wire grill surface is 6" x 8".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 67650A Juicer, Grey; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I have been using this juicer, sometimes daily, for about 6 months now and it works just as well as it did fresh out of the box. It extracts juice quickly and efficiently. Cleans quickly - the important thing is to use a plastic bag in the pulp catcher and clean the wire extractor immediately using the brush that comes with the juicer. I have been enjoying the Jason Vale Juicemaster recipes with the juicer and am actually losing weight when I stick to the juice diet - and I'm not one bit hungry while juicing. Highly recommended - I see no reason to purchase a more expensive juice extractor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles Viancin Honeycomb Pot Holder - Black; Brand: Charles Viancin; Review: This is my second purchase. I like this potholder because it's less bulky than cloth potholders and does just as good a job protecting my hands and fingers from the heat of an oven rack or pan. Also like hat it can be hung from a hook if desired.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closet Complete Foam-Coated Chrome Non-Slip Pants Hangers, Lilac, Set of 24; Brand: Closet Complete; Review: I like these hangers better than pants hangers with only a non slip plastic cover. I feel the padding prevents the pants from creasing and they also keep the pants on the hanger better. I like them so well that I'm replacing all my other pants hangers with these and putting the old ones in my husbands' closet since he's not as particular about such things as I am.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 67650A Juicer, Grey; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I have been using this juicer since I purchased it in Aug, 2013. It works great, even on dense fruits and vegetables, citrus rind, and small amounts of pineapple skin left on. I rarely peel or core anything - just pop it in and grind it up. I have absolutely no complaints with this juicer - it is easy to use and works well. Comes with a handy brush that makes clean up easy, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Magnetic Mini Clip 8-Pack, White; Brand: OXO; Review: These are great clips. The magnet is very strong and they hold a LOT of papers without sliding down the file cabinet. Perfect for work!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit Wine Corkscrew with Foil Cutter, Black; Brand: Rabbit; Review: I bought this bor my nephew's 21st birthday. Rabbit's are THE BEST corkscrews around, hands down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CJESLNA Convenient Style Kitchen Tool Finger Guard Finger Protector Avoid Hurting When Slicing and Dicing; Brand: CJESLNA; Review: I am on cumadin and recently ended up with three stitches after cutting my finger while slicing an onion. The doctor said the profuse bleeding and the cut would not have ordinarily been a problem. This shield works well to prevent another such accident and it pretty easy and comfortable to use. It fits on one finger and is not cumbersome - I think this is easier than learning to cut with knuckles down since it allows you to use your normal hand position.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Creuset of America 5 1/2" Canister with Wood Lid, 23 oz, White; Brand: Le Creuset; Review: The color and quality was what I was looking for. However, the cansiter was much smaller than anticipated. For the size and the price, I sent it back.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex Bakeware Custard Cups, 10-Ounce, Set of 4; Brand: Pyrex; Review: Bought these for my mother. They are just the right size for her use to make breakfast muffin and store small quantities of food. she liked them so much, she ordered a second set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Garment Rack with Top and Bottom Shelves - Chrome; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Since this item did not come with all the parts necessary to put it together, I have to give it a very poor review. Item did not serve the purpose it was ordered for since it could not be constructed and now I have to take the time to have a very heavy item returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BUILT Neoprene Kindle Sleeve (Fits Kindle Keyboard) Black; Brand: Built; Review: This really couldn't be any more perfect. I had returned an Amazon cover and a Tuff-Luv cover and was really wondering if anything would suit me. Having gone so long without a cover, I was used to holding the Kindle without a cover. The BUILT Neoprene Sleeve arrived and was just perfect. True to the description, it holds the Kindle snugly. There's no danger of the K3 slipping out of the sleeve. It's perfect for placing in a purse or on a bedside table. I couldn't be happier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kingston Digital 32GB DataTraveler 101 G2 USB 2.0 Drive - Purple (DT101G2/32GBZ); Brand: Kingston; Review: I just received this two days ago. The design is fine. I like the built-in cover. It doesn't seem like the location of the loop on the end is a problem if you plan on just using a thin lanyard. Of note, it is loaded with some crapware that might appear like something you're supposed to use if you're not familiar with these products, but there's an uninstall utility built in. I had no problem moving my files onto the drive. The trouble came when I then tried to move my files off of it. When I'd select a folder or even just 5 or 6 files, I frequently received the message that there was trouble reading the device. In the end, I was able to get my data off the flash drive, mostly by moving hundreds of files individually -- an extremely tedious process I wouldn't want to repeat. It recognizes the files sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't. Perhaps most disturbingly, after moving over files, sometimes it showed that the files transferred when they hadn't. Of note, I'm using a desktop PC running Windows XP, so this isn't just a laptop or Mac issue. I also have the Kingston 8 GB flash drive and love it and haven't experienced any similar issues. Same goes for my Firelite drive. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I notice some of the 1-star reviews mention the same issue. The beautiful thing is that Amazon will take this product back even though I've thrown away the box. Great customer service as always.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable Speaker for MP3 Players (Silver); Brand: Altec Lansing; Review: I like to listen to audiobooks while cleaning, and prior to purchasing this, I found myself straining to hear the tinny sound of my iPhone cranked up to highest volume. This has been such a handy item that immediately amplifies the sound of your gadget. There are no volume controls on the speaker itself; you'll need to do that from whatever device you've plugged the speaker into. All it needs is some batteries and for you to push the "on" button. I'm still on my first set of batteries, and I use this regularly. It's attractive and comes with a great little gray zippered case. It's a nice price and does the job if you're simply wanting a way to amplify your audiobooks and/or music at home, office or in the car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BlueRigger USB 2.0 Type A Male to A Female Active Extension/Repeater Cable - 32FT (10M); Brand: BlueRigger; Review: Rather than forking out money that I don't have right now for a camcorder, I am making do by running a webcam connected to this. I've actually hooked up another 16-foot repeater cable by a different brand and have noticed no issues whatsoever. To make the cord a bit easier to handle, I purchased a cord keeper at the hardware store for a couple of bucks. I'm very pleased with my setup right now and glad that there appears to be no decrease in video quality or speed from using the BlueRigger repeater cable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable (3 Feet/0.9 Meter); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Nice, shiny black design. It's low profile, inexpensive and works great. I want to get a second one for the other car!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AYL® Bluetooth Wireless Portable Mini Speaker System with Rechargeable Battery and Expandable Bass Resonator with Built-In Speakerphone; Brand: AYL; Review: I was sent this product to review. I'm a geek and love my gadgets -- iPad, iPhone, etc. Sadly, some of my charging cords haven't fared as well as the products themselves. They seem to get weak at the connection points on both ends, and I end up trying to tape or Sugru the things to keep them functioning. I have used this one for a while now, and it seems to be holding up just fine. I've taken the cord and tried bending both ends, and they feel like they're reinforced more than the other charging cords I've been using. So far, so good. It fits easily into the USB ports of my desktop computer as well as my iPhone and syncs and charges effortlessly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emergency Radio, EpochAir Emergency Hand Crank Self Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio, LED Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger Power Bank with; Brand: EpochAir; Review: This was sent to me in exchange for my honest review. As you can see from my other reviews, being sent an item for free has no bearing on whether it will receive a good rating. It's a great emergency radio. We keep one in the car and one in the house. The crank mechanism is very simple and easy and ensures that the battery is always ready to go. The radio works well and is easy to use. This is a great addition to our emergency/earthquake supplies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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