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Title: A 'one in a million' yellow cardinal, dubbed 'Sunny,' seen in Florida; Abstract: Only three yellow cardinal sightings are reported a year, making the bird's appearance a rare "one in a million" finding, an Auburn professor said.; Category: news
Title: I Was An NBA Wife. Here's How It Affected My Mental Health.; Abstract: I felt like I was a fraud, and being an NBA wife didn't help that. In fact, it nearly destroyed me.; Category: health
Title: Metabolic Testing Can Help You Lose Weight *If* You Know How To Interpret Your Results; Abstract: Here's how to go about it the right way, according to an exercise physiologist.; Category: health
Title: Anti-Harry and Meghan hysteria driven by tabloid media and palace insiders, source claims; Abstract: A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has hit out at what they called the hysterical reaction to comments Prince Harry made about his brother.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Katrina Lost 40 Pounds in a Year by Running, Strength Training, and Ditching Processed Foods; Abstract: Katrina went from never working out to running, and over time, she had lost nearly 60 pounds.; Category: health
Title: WeWork staff, facing job cuts, outraged at founder's payout; Abstract: WeWork will narrowly avoid financial ruin and in the process, reward its former leader, Adam Neumann, with as much as $1.2 billion. The reaction from his ex-colleagues, who are still facing the prospect of mass job cuts and a corporate crisis: "You've got to be kidding me."; Category: finance
Title: The Best Photos from Emperor Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony in Japan's Imperial Palace; Abstract: Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, and royals from around the world have come to celebrate.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 7 'Italian' foods Americans eat that you typically won't find in Italy; Abstract: Things like spaghetti and meatballs or even a single slice of pizza seem normal and standard in the US, but that's not the case in Italy.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Nurses reveal 10 things they wish they could tell patients, but can't; Abstract: Nurses wish they could tell patients that not all doctors are the same, and that a hospital isn't a hotel.; Category: health
Title: 'Pioneer Woman' star Ree Drummond shows off weight loss in new selfie; Abstract: Ree Drummond is known for her skills in the kitchen but now she's a gym pro as well. The 50-year-old says she went down a pants size thanks to hard work.; Category: health
Title: Joe Flacco criticizes Broncos coaches as 'afraid to lose' after Colts' comeback; Abstract: Joe Flacco made it clear he thought the Broncos weren't aggressive enough when playing with a lead late in Sunday's loss to the Colts.; Category: sports
Title: College Football Playoff Chase: Who's Still In The Hunt After Week 9?; Abstract: Which top teams have the best chance of getting into the College Football Playoff after Week 9?; Category: sports
Title: Which Royal Wore It Best?; Abstract: Consider this classiest version of "who wore it best?" you've ever read.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Why Prince Harry Wore His Remembrance Poppy Differently from the Rest of the Royal Family; Abstract: Why Prince Harry's Poppy Was Worn on His Cap; Category: lifestyle | mind |
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Title: Sterling Silver Open Cross Pendant with Heart Shaped Cubic Zirconia Stone Necklace, 18"; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Brought 5 of these for grandkids, and they loved them..Chain a little thin..but overall very nice necklaces for the price..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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: Amazon Collection; Review: Very nice chain, a little smaller then I would have liked..My fault just wasn't sure how big it was...But still a nice chain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Women's Wave Run Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable shoe.always liked clarks shoes..and they are one of few that carry narrow..Good price too for a Clark's brand..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE HAT DEPOT Exclusive Trump Keep America Great/Make America Great Again 3D Signature Cap; Brand: THE HAT DEPOT; Review: Hat was nice..but the writing was was not straight..slanted downwards.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Women's Ashland Lane Q Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Very nice shoes, as most all of clarks are..nice to have a shoe company that sell narrow shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarleton Soft Barrel Shoulder Bag H1485; Brand: Scarleton; Review: This is the second scarleton I have..this is a little different style then the first..I like them both although this one has bigger pockets on side. Which holds my cell phone..the scarleton brand is a very good brand..soft, 2 zippered compartments, which I like and lots of room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TMF Quality Texas Wild Bird Seed, 5 lb; Brand: Thomas Moore Feed; Review: I discovered this product a few months ago, and have been using it since. It is beautifully packaged and very, VERY clean feed. There are no sticks or stems in this product and not only will your birds love you - they will tell all their friends...GREAT stuff!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perky-Pet 312 Panorama Bird Feeder, 2 lbs; Brand: Perky-Pet; Review: I just ordered my 2nd of these. This is not advertised as squirrel proof but I have not had a squirrel on either one of mine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Choice Products Metal Hanging Hammock Chair C-Stand for Hammock Air Porch Swing Chair - Black; Brand: BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS; Review: I bought 2 of these for hanging chairs that I purchased in Costa Rica; however, for my space, they are just too large. These take approximately 4 ft of floor space and are very tall and made from steel so they are heavy. I gave them to my grandchildren to use in their bedrooms for the hanging chairs I purchased for them. I just wish we had an option for space saving chair hangers. My chairs are in the closet while I seek a different solution for my oh, so adorable handmade chairs.a One note: These arrived on time but the boxes were rather ragged upon arrival. Remember, they are very heavy. Also, I was missing a "cap" for the top pipe on one of them but that does not affect performance of this hammock hanger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower; Brand: Greenworks; Review: Perfect for the single lady who has few machines in the garage. I love this. Power is perfect for cleaning the driveway and patios (plus more) and, the best thing, it is not heavy or bulky. Very easy to use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Home Products Hummingbird Feeder with Perch - Hand-Blown Glass Feeders | Autumn Impressions (Multi); Brand: Best Home Products; Review: This is ADORABLE and one of the most attractive hummingbird feeders I have seed. I love the large hook that comes with it. I am waiting for the birds to find it but , no doubt, they will.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaytee Safflower Seed, 5-Pound Bag; Brand: Kaytee; Review: Nice, clean seed. I just wish it had a resealable bag...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: i loved the story but i don't like the style of writing it went from 1941 to 1944 back and forth frequently i did not stop reading it because the story is worth it but i would have enjoyed it more if there was not so much back and forth in time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History; Author: Chris; McEwen, Scott; DeFelice, Jim Kyle; Review: everyone should be required to read this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sarah's Key; Author: Tatiana De Rosnay; Review: loved this book to my knowledge there is not a lot of books about France during WWII. this book gives you an insight into what Parisians were living at the time; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10; Author: Visit Amazon's Marcus Luttrell Page; Review: excellent book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defending Jacob: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's William Landay Page; Review: anyone with a teenage son should be required to read this. it is a chilling book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Makos Page; Review: great story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark L. Donald Page; Review: I have read quite a few books on war on terror. This one I thought was not as good as some others, American sniper, lone survivor, fearless, outlaw platoon, house to house, in company of heros, black hawk down, lions of kandahar, etc. The author spends too much time on his PTSD and not enough on the interaction with fellow soldiers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comrades: "Brothers, Fathers, Sons, Pals"; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen E. Ambrose Page; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: eForCity 3.5" IDE HDD Enclosure, Black; Brand: eForCity; Review: After using just ribbon cable running out of my computer case to a bare drive this case was a very nice low cost addition. A few had stated their dirve heated up? Well the case is one big "Heat Sink" and it dissipates the heat and the dive inside really does not get any hotter than it would in your standard computer case. For less than $10 and support for the older IDE drive one can not really go wrong!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TiVo Mini with IR Remote (Old Version); Brand: TiVo; Review: I really like my Mini, and it fit my needs to be able to work as a single interface for multiple Tivo DVR's.. The only draw back that I have is the monthly fee since the device only works with working 4 Tuner TIVO's why have an added subscription fee?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AGPtek SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for Hard Drive Disk HDD 2.5" 3.5", Compatible with USB; Brand: AGPTEK; Review: Allowed me to get data off of a harddrive where the motherboard has fried.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: wawpi Adapter(2 in 1) Golden Plated Mini-HDMI + Micro-HDMI to HDMI; Brand: wawpi; Review: Worked just fine on my TV's HDMI in with a Windows 10 7" tablet!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BlueRigger Dual Shielded Subwoofer Audio RCA to RCA Cable with Gold Plated Connectors (35FT); Brand: BlueRigger; Review: Better quality than what I was expecting for the price! Just what I needed so that I could move my Subwoofer into a better sound position.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDMI Cable 10 ft - 2 Pack - 4K Resolution UHD 2.0b Ready; Brand: Ultra Clarity Cables; Review: Works with my 4K UHD system where other cables would not!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VF LSG MLB Men's Logo with City Name T-Shirt; Brand: VF LSG; Review: nice fit good quality material but thin; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gamo Cone Pellet Trap; Brand: Gamo; Review: smaller than expected; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Smith; Brand: Smith & Wesson; Review: Son loves it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flying Fisherman Key Largo Polarized Sunglasses; Brand: Flying Fisherman; Review: extent of cheep glasses; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frogg Toggs Bull Frogg Signature75 Rain Jacket; Brand: Frogg Toggs; Review: Awesome product cool and dry ventilates well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Archery Recurve Bow Sight Hunting Target Takedown Bow Sights; Brand: Huntingdoor; Review: the height markings came off after the second use glued it back on; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 4 pair of COSMOS ® Black/White/Blue/Red cotton sports basketball wristband / sweatband wrist sweat band/brace; Brand: Cosmos; Review: ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mohu Leaf 30 Indoor HDTV Antenna, 40 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready, 10 Foot Detachable; Brand: Mohu; Review: Great price point and great design.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BM Premium EN-EL15 Battery Charger for Nikon Z6, Z7, D850, D7500, 1 V1, D500, D600 D610, D750, D800, D810,; Brand: BM Premium; Review: This version has 2200 mAh power as opposed to 1900 mAh power, which is the stock manufacturer's battery. Great price point, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kapaxen EH-5B AC Adapter and EP-5B Power Supply Connector Kit for Nikon 1 V1, D7200, D7100, D7000, D850, D810,; Brand: KAPAXEN; Review: Works just fine as 3rd party/after market charger. Excellent price point, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lexar Professional 600x 32GB SDHC UHS-I Flash Memory Card LSD32GCRBNA6002 - 2 Pack; Brand: Lexar; Review: Fast. Fast. Fast. That's what is needed for DSLR cinematography.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lightpanels MicroPro LED On Camera Light (Black); Brand: Lite Panels; Review: Great on-camera (DSLR) lighting source with multiple power sources.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Movo Photo MR7 Professional Grade Articulating Magic Arm with Interchangable Screw/Shoe Attachments and 360° Ball Joints - 7-Inch; Brand: Movo; Review: Good price point. Actually had to return the Movo Photo MR7 for the Movo Photo MR11, because the 7" version was too small. The return when smoothly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com 2.5in SATA/SAS SSD/HDD to 3.5in SATA Hard Drive Converter; Brand: StarTech; Review: Great price point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SMALLRIG Clamp 90 Degree Rod Clamp Railblock for Side Handles DSLR Rig - 922; Brand: SmallRig; Review: Great price point; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SMALLRIG Universal Camera Shoulder Pad with 15mm Rail Block w/Memory Foam Comfortable Neck&Shoulder Protection Shock Proof Camera Run-and-Gun Shooting Support; Brand: SmallRig; Review: Great price point! Excellent craftsmanship and very light-weight for DSLR payload issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMORDEN 48"/120cm Ball-bearing Slider for DSLR Camera, Phone and Gopro (Max Load: 15lbs)for Youtuber, Use on Tripod; Brand: IMORDEN; Review: Great price point! Good payload rating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Star DV DSLR Pro II Matte Box Complete Bundle w/ 15mm Swing-away Arm, Top French Flags & Side; Brand: RedStar Supermall; Review: Great price point. Great light-weight solution to DSLR bodies and smaller payload tripod heads. Really needed a 4" x 5.65" filter matte box, which is hard to come by these days. One design flaw. The 'bullet-nose' swing away locking pin, should be a 'post-nosed' pin. When tilting down, the matte box falls forward approximately a half inch. The work-around is to tape the box in-place, hold it in-place, or move the box backwards on the lens. Have to be careful not to let the matte box fall into the framing, causing vignetting. Overall, considering there are $2,000+ matte box options, this does compete in a non-rental-facility way. This was purchased for personal gear and not rental gear. Main pros are the swing-away design and sliding matte box arms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SMALLRIG Clamp 90 Degree Rod Clamp Railblock for Side Handles DSLR Rig - 922; Brand: SmallRig; Review: Great price point for much less than other manufacturers. Very good construction. Love SmallRig products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ILEDGear NP-F Battery to V-Mount Battery Converter Adapter; Brand: ILEDGear; Review: Great price point, but would have much rather a thinner profile/form factor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Omniverse The Aeons War Part Two Retaking the future eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Steve Karmazenuk Page; Review: The time hopping of the narrative is a little difficult to follow, but the story is a good one. Looking forward to the next installment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AMP Rebellion; Brand: Visit Amazon's Stephen Arseneault Page; Review: I bought the rest of this series, and the "Sodium " series too. A good escapist read and thats' all one can ask for these days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cain's Crusaders; Brand: Visit Amazon's T.R. Harris Page; Review: I am referring to my prior review of Part 1, the story is a good one. The hero surviving everything he faces though stretches credibility. Yes I know this is Sci-fi, but someone being faced with such odds so often, must succumb eventually...that's my point. I am awaiting the next piece as the plot is a good one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Apex Predator; Brand: Visit Amazon's T.R. Harris Page; Review: I am not afraid to say that there are times when the author stretches plausibility for the abilty of the hero to survive incidents, but the story itself is a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warstrider; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ian Douglas Page; Review: I have come to expect no less from this author. This book is a great read and should be picked up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redshirts; Brand: Visit Amazon's John Scalzi Page; Review: I don't often return a book, but I made an exception in this case...How many adjectives begin with the letter "H". Hideous, Horrible, horrendous, half-baked. I am a Star trek fan, not a trekkie by any stretch of the imagination, but this book is a complete turn about from what I have to come to expect from Mr. Scalzi.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Asur Hotel Aparts Villas; City: Dalyan Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: not long back and have already booked for this october again..this was the most relaxing holiday we have ever been on.. warm welcome on arrival,loved the room,very turkish.extremely clean.safe,hairdryer mini bar in room.towels proivded for pool. free internet room.. free boat to beach a couple of times a week..pool and surrounding area was clean, pool bar was well stocked. in the gardens theres hammocks with lovely palm trees, just the job for an afternoon nap..the jetty is at the back of the gardens, just bliss..what more can i say than just book it you wont be dissapointed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lindisfarne Inn; City: Berwick upon Tweed Northumberland England; Review: popped into the lindisfarne for sunday lunch, not impressed, prawn cocktails in a champagne flute, maybe a dozen prawns, bland sauce,glass was cracked.on menu it was to be served with brown bread, it came with white spread with margarine..main course fish and chips, to be honest the fish wasnt bad but for 9.95 i would have expected home made chips..staff seemed very nice until we heard them whilst clearing the table beside us slagging off the previous diners.as locals we were not impressed but fancied a change. wish we hadnt bothered now.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Argyll Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: ; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Phenicia; City: Hammamet Nabeul Governorate; Review: we went to the phenecia last new year. had a fab time. most of the people there have been time and time again at new year. great atmosphere, wonderful food, we have been to many hotels in tunisia 5 star plus included and i can honestly say the food in this hotel was outstanding. particularly the new years eve gala dinner..tip the waiter on the 1st night and you will never have an empty glass or dirty plates on the table. our room wasnt great, a bit dated but as we had our teenage son with us we didnt spend much time in the room. a wee bit revamp is needed there but it was clean enough and the maid came every day with fresh towels..the weather wasnt so hot but we expected that. the entertainment team really go out theyre way, we were never let down with the night time shows. the only complaint i have is that the breakfast resturant was no where near big enough,it was so busy around 9ish.the tables and the set up reminded me of the school dinner hall.. food was lovely though, if you had the patience to queue up for eggs or pancakes..lots offrench and tuisians holiday at this hotel, so beware, they can be quite ignorant, jumping the queue etc. all in all we had a great time and looking to book again this new year..when the prices go down a bit !!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Horseshoe Inn Lodge; City: Eddleston Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: from the minuite we arrived we knew we were going to enjoy this wee gem of a place.very warm welcome from stephanie on reception who showed us to our room and explained a bit about the hotel. we stayed in room 5, very nice indeed,very clean and everything we needed. however the en suite needed a bit of TLC, extremely clean but tiles on floor and bath panels are in need of a refurb.. funny enough after our delicious meal in the bistro we got chatting to a couple in the lounge who turned out to be the owners.both very friendly and keen for feedback of the hotel, im sure they took on board our comments. we had a lovely sleep and tasty and varied breakfast menu before setting off. many thanks to all the staff for making our night. we will certainly reccomend hotel to friends; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaz Mirabel Beach; City: Nabq Bay Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai Red Sea and Sinai; Review: hotel reception, bars, resturants beautiful. our room was a let down though. 2345. i expected a bit more luxury for a 5* hotel. the stairs leading up to the 2nd floor really need painting, also there were lightbulbs hanging off the walls on the way up. room had everything we needed but basic. nice big walk in shower but tiles were grubby,had a seperate sitting area but covers on couches have seen better days, nice big bed though, comfy aswell. mini fridge in room,the rep will tell you to leave youre room nu with her and she will get the fridge emptied so you can buy youre own drinks at the shop under main building.we did this but it was never emptied so we just took the cans etc out and put aside. we used 2 cans of soft drinks and 1 bottle of water. £6...we went to the lebonese rest, it was ok, bit tasteless, lots of folk were saying that.. the chinese was nice tho. the adult only resturant was lovely, couldnt fault the food..at every meal time there was plentiful choice. wasnt so keen on the snack bars food, not much to choose from, saying that i wouldnt go hungry. the pools are immaculate and the guys in the bars there are lovely bring drinks to poolside for you.thank you maki, a wee gent. we tipped every day, these guys work very hard and deserve it. our towels were on the same beds every day so it pays to tip. finally the health suite. if you like massages go at home before you go or when you go home, definately not worth the money. they cant get you out quick enough, far too expensive. dont get sucked in, the minuite you start talking to the guys well you may aswell hand over youre wallet. all said we would definately go back to this hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mardi Gras Guest Accommodation; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: just returned home from the mardi gras after spending the bank hol there with my hubby.had a great time. we got a very warm welcome from gloria the hostess who chatted away to us telling us the good places to go on a night time. danny the barman also a lovely guy. our room was fine, nice and clean, comfy bed.. breakfast...help yourself to tea coffee juice and toast, that suited us fine, also there was a cooked breakfast which was lovely. my only gripe was the waitress, no good morning or even a smile. thank goodness the management and other staff made up for her unfriendliness,. there was a mixture of people staying, straight couples, gays, group of ladies, everyone was very friendly. we have been to many many hotels in blackpool over the years and i can honestly say the mardi gras has been the best. give it a try folks im sure you wont be dissapointed. we will definately be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Abou Sofiane; City: Port El Kantaoui Sousse Governorate; Review: this is a totally honest review. please read. my hubby myself and our child went to this hotel 3 yrs ago. it was ok, just ok. it wasnt an expensive holiday so i guessed you get what you pay for. there were no major complaints then so when myself and 2 friends were looking for a holiday last month i llooked at a few hotels, the reason we chose this 1 was it was the only hotel available which had a double and a singe room.ive been before so i thought it will be fine. big mistake. where do i start. good points. the animation team are fabulous, they work very long hours and always entertain you, very nice lads. i believe without them this hotel would close down. big thank you boys. the lifeguards at the pool also very nice, tip a couple of pounds and they will save you the same beds with towels every day.. sorry folks but thats the only good points.the food was ok, breakfast was aimed at the nigerian clientelle although there was scrambeled egg fried egg omlettes etc.plenty bread croissants etc. help yourself to everything including all drinks at mealtimes, no waiter service. poor for a 4*. oh and on that note this hotel was awarded a 4* in 2005!!! not since.im not fussy at all with food but did struggle here, never went hungry though. the pool area was grubby, loose tiles and in fact the maintenance men were drilling away and filling holes whils we were sunbathing, not good. the rooms, well. heard lots of complaints that peoples rooms were dirty, not clean sheets on arrival, floors filthy, my bathroom floor hadnt been swept for 5 days, reason i know is im blonde and on the floor in the same position for the 5 days were 2 big black curly hairs.my frinds room wasnt cleaned or beds made for the 1st 4 days until the mentioned it to the lovely girl at guest services, didnt get her name but she was great especially when i got money stolen by the maid from my room, not a lot but nevertheless the maid still took it, got it back with an apology. the bar is totally understaffed and the staff that are there are overworked. the drinks are definately watered down, watch out the bottles on the shelf with the nozzles on are, we got wise, ordering a spirit with mixer then asking for a spirit on its own, and guess what they give you it out of another bottle.i could go on and on but i wont. like i said earlier if you book a cheap deal then you expect this. my 2 friends paid £549 and because i was in a room on my own i paid £600, to me thats not a cheap holiday. however on a brighter note we had lots of laughs between us and relaxed as much as we could. if you have already booked this hotel go with no expectations that way the dissapointment wont be so bad; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aaron Lodge; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: just home after a night in this truly lovely welcoming place,ted greeted us on arrival and we were made to feel most welcome. we stayed in room 4, very nice. average size. had everthing ewery needed including a huge comfy bed, had a great nights sleep.we ate in the dining room, our meal was lovely,especially the goats cheese tart. i have just 2 wee small gripes, firstly the menu was a set 3 course, brilliant value for money at £22.50, but that seemed to be the only menu, not so good if you only wanted a main course, maybe had i asked then they may have presented us with such a menu. 2nd wee gripe was my fish pie, it was absolutely delicious but i thought it could have been presented a bit better,just my thoughts though..the service at dinner was super, ted the owner saw to our every need, a very nice guy. on to breakfast, what can i say but it was fab, hot and cold buffer style, plenty juice tea coffee etc, perfect to set you up for the day ahead. all in all we had a great stay. i will definately reccomend to friends. look forward to our next visit with great hosts, thank you ted and dot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asur Hotel Aparts Villas; City: Dalyan Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: just back from our 6th visit to this gem of a place. as always it was fab, staff very friendly , new bar staff this yr, must mention ishmil and his wee pal , they were great. as usual thanks to habbip mirna husseyne, also the thomas cook rep husseyne, its always a pleasure seeing you all. thanks for a great holiday; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gaia Village; City: Tigaki Kos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: The good first, lovely clean hotel,very friendly staff,five min walk from hotel to town, food, breakfast repeated every day,if I never taste scrambled egg again it will be too soon, other meals fine, plenty of choice, lukewarm food but there's a microwave, that was a plus. The bad... No entertainment, only Tuesday night there was a disco, all week it's very quiet. Nothing to do at all.all inclusive, it's a joke, local beers wines ouzo local brandy and local rum, that's it, not even local vodka or gin, if you want a decent drink you pay for it. All inclusive finishes at 11pm. We arrived just after 11 and we're presented with a doggy sandwich and an apple, asked if we could have water and we're told go to bar and pay for it, not good. Lastly I've done all inclusives for years and I have to say this has been by far the worst. Usually all day there's pizzas burgers chips etc, not here, it's a tray of sandwiches on the bar, Gaia step up to the mark; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Riverside Lodges; City: Ripon North Yorkshire England; Review: Just back from this lovely wee place.were met on arrival by rod who took us to our lodge and explained all we needed to know, I found rowels a little basic but never the less we really enjoyed, hot tub was super. 10 min walk into ripon, we ate out every day for lunch and twice in the time we got takeaways delivered, there are local numbers in the information book. A must try is so! Bar, fab. Cathedral was beautiful. We done the workhouse museum, very good. Took the bus to Harrogate one day, don't bother it has nothing in it. This was our 1st lodge experience, we will be sure going back. Many thanks rod and I hope all went well hospital wise; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unicorn; City: Ripon North Yorkshire England; Review: Stayed sat night, good location, room ok, nice and warm. Breakfast on par for a weather spoons. Check in was very slow, only one receptionist on duty, not her fault. Had a few drinks in bar sat tea time, two members of bar staff very unhelpful and quite pushy to get onto next customer, not good weatherspoons. Both staff had no name badge on so can give no feedback to management there. Full marks must go to Sam on reception for her helpfulness. She rang round a few places for us to find out if there was any entertainment on in ripon that night, she also recommended a great wee curry house, it was fab. Thanks Sam. After dinner we did come back to the unicorn for a few drinks, different staff from day time and what a difference. All this said I would still recommend this hotel/pub, I only hope the managers address staff on this review; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crown Hotel; City: Morecambe Lancaster District Lancashire England; Review: On arrival the manager informed us we were staying in the apt across the road. Wow. For the same cost of a double room we got a 2 bed apt overlooking the prom, all mod cons. Very spacious,warm and comfortable. We had a lovely day/ night.no complaints whatsoever.breakfast was of good quality produce and piping hot, Thais very much for our pleasant stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toby Carvery Bessacarr; City: Doncaster South Yorkshire England; Review: Had a stop over here last week, Sunday night£45 for room with continental breakfast. Checked in by bar man tony, fast efficient and very helpful, please pass on our thanks to him. Put bags in our room and came down for dinner. We had a 45 min wait which wasn't a problem,ordered a pint and a large glass of Chardonnay, only to be told there was no large wine glasses but could I take a drink out of small glass and it could be filled up again equal to a large measure, oh dear.. We had the Cauvery, very nice although the meat could have been a bit warmer. Best bit of our stay was we met 2 locals Christine and Stuart, great company, would we stay again, yes probably; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sandos Benidorm Suites; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Just home after my 50fh whilst i was there.nice welcome.drinks on arrival. Rooms all pool facing.very clean. Beds made every day.fresh towels.thanks to the hard working maids.on my birthday our dinner table was lovely. Plenty pink sparkly wine. Food is fab. The hotel made me a cake n sung. Nice touch. They also delivered champagne to my room. Felt very spoilt. Thanks so much to denis the resturant manager.always a smile and strives to make the holiday special.youre a star. Entertainment was the best in any hotel ive been to.now 2 gripes which we all agreed on. The spirits are local and not very pleasant. I went onto cava which was fine.you can pay extra for branded. The indian resturant is beautiful.our waiter a young lad couldnt do enough for us.however the food was vile.if you chose to try it dont say you werent warned!!! Lastly we used the spa at the sandos monaco.for ten euros it was fab. Its a must try. So relaxing. I hope this review is of help. To finish thank you to all hotel staff for a great 4 nights. We will return; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf Spa; City: Cardrona Peebles Scottish Borders Scotland; Review: Start with the good. Bed very comfortable. Thats about it. Cold room on arrival.room 117. Corridors freezing. Dirty bath.also paint chipping off plughole area. Cobwebs on ceiling.very dark room.only 2 bedside lights in main area. Couldnt read it was so dull. Bathtowel had a hole in. Had to ring reception to ask breakfast time as wasnt told at check in.was told it would be very busy about 9 onwards so got up early rather than wait for a table. So much for a relaxing morning. Breakfasf was nice and the servers were lovely.pity the girl in the spa wasnt as nice yesterday. I asked for a look around the spa to be shown to the pool.not what i asked. Im writing this as im about to check out. For what we paid im very dissapointed and will not come back. However macdonald linded hall i will; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Montclair; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: Just back from 2 nights at montclair. Welcomed by chris who showed us to our room and parked our car. Room spotless. Had everything we needed. Met sue at breakfast next morning. What a lovely lady. Buffet breakfast. Hot and cold. We will definately make this our regular hotel in blackpool. Cheers guys. Cath and ian berwick upon tweed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Oaks Hotel; City: Alnwick Northumberland England; Review: Stayed last night. Room 20. Basic but clean and warm. Only one bath towel for two of us. Staff friendly enough. Breakfast was dissapointing.usual cornflakes muesli etc. Also cheese and meats. Didnt try that as it didnt look inviting. Both had a fry up. My fried egg came looking disheveled however the waitress took plate back and brought a nice runny one. Couldnt help noticing straws from previous evenings dinner guests on dining room floor as was food trodden into carpet and not hoovered before breakfast guests.nice guy at reception checked us out. Like my review title says just ok. At £90 i think it was overpriced.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: International Caravan Iron Outdoor/Indoor Plant Stand; Brand: International Caravan; Review: I ordered this product, all 4 of them, based on customer reviews, and am very pleased! For those who indicate the holes don't line up, finger tighten only until all screws are in, then tighten. It took me 30 minutes to assemble all 4. I will buy from this seller in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Health Metric Green Digital pH Meter / Tester Full Kit - Suitable For Water, Food, Aquarium, Pool & Hydroponics; Brand: Health Metric; Review: Sucks. Difficult if not impossible to calibrate. Cheap product made in China. Better to invest $50.00 on something that's reliable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm HGS12 Clear 12-Inch Saucer, pack of 10; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: Just what I needed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo Horticulture GLRP18 Pair of 1/8" Adjustable Grow Light Rope Hanger w/ Improved Metal Internal Gears; Brand: Apollo Horticulture; Review: Perfect!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CITRUSGAIN 10lb Bag, Citrus Fertilizer; Brand: BGI Fertilizers; Review: Love it and well worth the extra $; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quictent SGS Approved Eco-Friendly; Brand: Quictent; Review: Great in-home grow tent. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy-to-Use Pest Control Bulb Duster - Evenly Dispenses Pesticide to Get Rid of Bugs & Pests; Brand: Punchau; Review: Best on the market; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm Active Aqua ASCL Air Stone Cylinder, Large; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hirt's Heavenly Blue Morning Glory - 1500 Seeds - UNTREATED/FRESH; Brand: Hirt's Gardens; Review: Never flowered; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: iPower 54W 4 Feet T5 Grow Light System with Stand Rack for Plant Growing, 6400K; Brand: iPower; Review: Very happy. Growing hydro lettuce; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydroponic Buttercrunch Lettuce Seeds - REX - Pelleted - Certified Non-GMO NFT DWC Boston Bibb (50 seeds); Brand: 5GallonBucketHydro; Review: Grows very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockwool Starter Cubes (49 Cubes (1/2 Sheet of 1.5")); Brand: 5GallonBucketHydro; Review: Excellent growing medium for hydro lettuce; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carolina Reaper Pepper Pods Dried Hottest Pepper; Brand: Treasures Spice Rack; Review: These are the hottest CR I've ever had; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seeds of Change 06076 Certified Organic Sumter Cucumber; Brand: SEEDS OF CHANGE; Review: Very fast germination and lots of male and female flowers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pivotrim MaxPower 3317233 Head Uses .095-Inch Pre-Cut Trimmer Line, 11.25" L x 7.5" W x 4" H, Multi; Brand: Better Heads LLC; Review: Superb product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Husqvarna 324L, 17 in. 25cc 4-Cycle Straight Shaft String Trimmer; Brand: Husqvarna; Review: I can't believe I've been fighting with an Echo 2 stroke for the past two years. This baby is the best. Very quite, well balanced, tons of power. The Echo beat the s*** out of me plus the noise was unbearable and I had to constantly change line. Husqvarna is my new go to trimmer. Echo should learn a lesson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK; Brand: LavaLock; Review: Works really well..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seeds of Change S10866 Certified Organic Italian Flat Leaf Parsely; Brand: SEEDS OF CHANGE; Review: As with the last order (October 2016) which I requested a replacement, this one too has a sell by date of 12/16.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tree Pot Outdoor-Indoor Fountain with Illumination; Brand: Jeco Inc.; Review: We've had this for two months and it started to leak. I'm not sure what's wrong with this but it would be great if the manufacturer got back to me to resolve. We can no longer use it as the water spills all over the place. Other than that, we loved it while it lasted.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BONIDE PRODUCTS 250 Ready-to-Use Captain Jack Insect Spray, 32 Fl Oz; Brand: Bonide; Review: Did not work for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chapin International 20003 All Purpose Hand Pump Sprayer, 3 gal, Translucent White; Brand: Chapin International; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer, 5,000sq-ft; Brand: Scotts; Review: Seems to work great for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EnviroColor 2,400 Sq. Ft. Sierra Red Mulch Color Concentrate; Brand: EnviroColor; Review: Fantastic Results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dramm 18015 Stainless Steel Compact Pruner, Blue; Brand: Dramm; Review: Fantastic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hose Nozzle ~ Solid Brass ~ Adjustable Spray Patterns ~ Made in USA; Brand: Nysist; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gardenite Ultra Snip 6.7 Inch Pruning Shear with Stainless Steel Blades; Brand: Gardenite; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: Lighting Ever 1.5w G4 LED Bulb, Cree chip LED, Omni-directional Capsule, Warm White, Pack of 2 Units; Brand: ; Review: These replace incandescent bulbs and fit in their sockets perfectly. I've used some of mine for a month now and they work with no problems. However, it is not quite as bright as the bulbs they replace. If you want more than background light in the area, you might want to consider a brighter wattage bulb.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dimmable 12V 4W MR16 LED Bulbs - 3200K Warm White LED Spotlights - 50Watt Equivalent; Brand: TORCHSTAR; Review: I purchased a total of more than 18 of these LEDs. They are bright replacements for standard 12 volt bulbs that I use in landscape lighting. Unfortunately, at least 4 of these bulbs have failed after only a few months of use. Two were poorly made, falling apart with the top lens and the body coming apart. In two others, the lights failed completely. The remaining bulbs are working well, which is why I'm giving the item 3 starts rather than a lower rating. If any more fail in the near future, I will lower my rating accordingly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LED MR16 Bulb, 36° Spotlight with GU5.3 Bi-pin Base for Landscape, Track, Recessed, Accent Lighting, 5W (50W; Brand: TORCHSTAR; Review: Some work as expected and last a long time while others last only a short while. Since they are not much more money than regular incandescent it might be worth the gamble to purchase these and hope for good ones in the delivery.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Pack AC/DC 12V 5W MR16 LED Bulb - 50W Halogen Equivalent 2700K Warm White LED MR16 Spotlight; Brand: TORCHSTAR; Review: These are the newer model of these bulbs and they seem to be an improved model, more solidly constructed than the previous model. The light is every bit as bright as before. The unanswered question for now is how long they will last. The prior model bulbs were very inconsistent, some are still working two years later while a number of others have stopped working. Those that failed seem to be poorly manufactured with their components coming apart and failing over time. These newer ones seem much better. Time will tell; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Designs Shallow Oval Hardback Lamp Shade, Linen White, 8 x 10 x 5.5; Brand: Royal Designs, Inc; Review: Well made for the price and looks good. This shade is a bit smaller and less deep than I had expected, but did the job for me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LEDwholesalers Tower Type G4 12V AC/DC LED Bulb with 15xSMD3528 for RV Camper Trailer Boat Marine, Pack of; Brand: LEDwholesalers; Review: These lights fit into my fixture with no difficulty at all. However, as noted by some other reviewers, the light output is a bit lower than expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LiftMaster 888LM+828LM MyQ Retrofit Package; Brand: LiftMaster; Review: Installation for new newer (2012) garage door opener was a breeze. It took but a few minutes to remove the old wall control, rewire the new switch (its only two different colored wires and so nearly fool-proof if you pay attention to the color of the wires). The internet connection process was relatively smooth, though the directions are not as clear as they could be. Once I plugged the unit into my router and downloaded the app from the App Store, the rest of the installation was pretty straightforward. I purchased the wink hub and have had little trouble getting the app to recognize the garage door opener, so I can control it from either the LiftMaster app or my Wink app.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schlage Z-Wave Connect Century Touchscreen Deadbolt with Built-In Alarm, Works with Alexa via SmartThings, Wink or Iris, Satin; Brand: Schlage Lock Company; Review: Works well but is old software and therefore not recognized by its brand name and does not have the extras associated with the newer product. It only responds to z wave commands and none of the extras, including logging activity. Had I known, I would have chosen the other locks as the price is the same.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Brightech - Package of 10 LED Replacements for Malibu Landscape Lights - T10 Wedge Base - 12V DC; Brand: Brightech; Review: Does the job, though not quite as bright as the bulbs they replaced, though they provide acceptable light in my applications.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Science Purchase 30 Piece Hex Key Wrench Set - SAE/MM; Brand: Science Purchase; Review: Good product for the price. Seems well made and comes in a nice sized storage case. Handly to have around when you just can't find the Allen wrench that came with the product!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery Powered (Second Generation); Brand: Nest; Review: Other than getting up to the ceiling, it's easy to install and even easier to set up using the Nest App on my phone. I love that the battery works only as a backup so it will last a long time. Even better, if the battery always seems to run out in the middle of the night, if it needs replacing I can turn it off from the app and replace the battery in the morning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery Powered (Second Generation); Brand: Nest; Review: Other than getting up to the ceiling, it's easy to install and even easier to set up using the Nest App on my phone. I love that the battery works only as a backup so it will last a long time. Even better, if the battery always seems to run out in the middle of the night, if it needs replacing I can turn it off from the app and replace the battery in the morning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HomeKit and Google Assistant); Brand: Philips Hue; Review: Very happy with this product. It is simple to install and with the excellent app it is easy to add the individual lights and then group them as I wish into different "rooms", each with a unique name. It lets me know when updates are available for the hub and/or the lights, which is a big advantage. While I wish the bulbs were more easily available and less expensive, I've had the hub and bulbs for several months now and I'm totally pleased with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bathroom Towel Hooks,3M Self Adhesive Wall Hooks,Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Coat Hanger for Hanging; Brand: ELVASEN; Review: Look good, mount easily and hold weight well. I put just a bit of sealer around the edges to insure that no water got on the glue tape on the bak.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
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Title: PrimeTrendz TM Shopping Cart Liner 18" X 15" X 24" | BLACK; Brand: PrimeTrendz; Review: Perfect fit. Great for privacy and making sure stuff doesn't fall through or out of cart. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermos FUNtainer 12 Ounce Bottle, #All About Me; Brand: Thermos; Review: My daughter loves Sophia the First and I love that it keeps her juice cold. For best results I pour the juice into the thermos the night before and keep in the fridge. It's metal so it gets real cold keeping the juice cold til lunchtime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermos FUNtainer 12 Ounce Bottle, #All About Me; Brand: Thermos; Review: My daughter loves Sophia the First and I love that it keeps her juice cold. For best results I pour the juice into the thermos the night before and keep in the fridge. It's metal so it gets real cold keeping the juice cold til lunchtime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Beach Towel Frozen Ana and Elsa Purple Bath Towel 100% Cotton - Queen of the North Mountain; Brand: Providencia; Review: No problems. Beautiful towel for swimming or shower. A must have for every girl who loves Frozen!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Basics Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray, Natural; Brand: Home Basics; Review: I absolutely love this tray and plan on ordering another one in the near future. It's not to large but not too small. When the table legs are folded in its flushed so you can lay it on your lap comfortable. It folds out easily and has a tight hold. When picked it the legs Do Not drop down automatically, which I love. We have been using it nightly for about two weeks now and No problems or issues at all. You just can't beat the price for this tray and it's better than my much more expensive one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAF by HIC Harold Import Co. Blue Apron, 27 by 34, Royal; Brand: KAF by HIC; Review: This is a nice heavy weight material apron so I expect that it will hold up great to spills and splatters. It is thick so it is a little stiff, but not uncomfortable and a washing won't fix. The pockets are the perfect size for whatever the need is. The ties are a great length if you want to tie it in the back or front. The neck strap is adjustable so it will have the perfect fit. This is my new favorite apron and will definitely be ordering more. This is the perfect apron and for the price is a steal, so look no further cause here is the apron you've been looking for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WorldProfessional Thai Hand Carved Wooden Made in Thailand 4.5 Inch Wood Toy, Brown; Brand: WorldProfessional; Review: The perfect size to fit in your hand as you need to hold it to sound right and change the sounds by covering the holes. Just use the wooden stick and stroke the back from but to head for a croaking sound. Wonderful for anyone any age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Sordid Lives (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mean Machine (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy Up (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kim Possible: The Secret Files (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life or Something Like It (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rio Lobo (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (1960); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fifteen Minutes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mannequin (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blankman (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cowboys (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thin Line Between Love & Hate (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Krippendorf's Tribe (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange Brew (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mo' Money (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Singapore (1940); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nothing to Lose (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Money (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Men (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BASEketball (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Guy Thing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Versus the Volcano (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream 3 (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How High (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Secret! (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday After Next (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Red One: Special Edition (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Addams Family (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rooster Cogburn (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Dog (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Toy (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sugar & Spice (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cyborg (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Barbarian (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undisputed (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House Arrest (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Freshman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taps (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doc Hollywood (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vegas Vacation (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Giant (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House on Haunted Hill (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping With the Enemy (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Her Alibi (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romeo Must Die (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ladies Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records: Remix! Special Fan Edition (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sorority Boys (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boomerang (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of My Success (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dude (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pure Country (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Who Could Fly (1986); 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: It Could Happen to You (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bachelor (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wildcats (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Jake (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Musketeer (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Craft (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hardball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cable Guy (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life Without Dick (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romancing the Stone (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Watcher (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matchmaker (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Another 48 Hrs. (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blood Work (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About the Benjamins (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder in the First (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joan of Arc (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spawn: The Movie (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eddie (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road to El Dorado (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Conspiracy Theory (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quigley Down Under (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Good (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canadian Bacon (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Private Benjamin (1980); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brewster's Millions (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sword in the Stone (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shootist (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pale Rider (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Jane (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Striptease (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Drunken Master (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rocky III (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocky II (1979); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shaft (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The War Wagon (1967); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Josie and the Pussycats (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stripes (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serving Sara (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lionheart (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sons of Katie Elder (1965); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Summer Catch (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander 4: Endgame (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Snake Eyes (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Above the Law (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can't Buy Me Love (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Distinguished Gentleman (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bird on a Wire (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unsaid (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Movie (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Down to Earth (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 'Burbs (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Grit (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Rumble (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Instinct (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Be Good (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragnet (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sgt. Bilko (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paint Your Wagon (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soul Survivors (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: For Richer or Poorer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Presidio (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rocketeer (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Men Can't Jump (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Thunder (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Love Trouble (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit 2 (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Working Girl (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kid (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: October Sky (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Revenge of the Nerds / Revenge of the Nerds 2: Double Feature (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Specialist (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Mine (1985); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firefox (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Dragon (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Delirious (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters 2 (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone Fishin' (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man from Snowy River (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Eagle (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Powder (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminal Velocity (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memphis Belle (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DeepStar Six (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear Dot Com (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Blue Heaven (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crew (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lightning Jack (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: North to Alaska (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls 2 (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Buck (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tin Cup (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DysFunktional Family (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Fugitives (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Reilly (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Any Which Way You Can (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kangaroo Jack (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Silverman (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Stepmother is an Alien (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fletch (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman III (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rock Star (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Money Talks (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Selena (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Christine: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bubble Boy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tango & Cash (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run II (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cops & Robbersons (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Man (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knockaround Guys (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Associate (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Corky Romano (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Losing Isaiah (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Vampire (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Favorite Martian: The Movie (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Always (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crocodile Hunter (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Pest (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Booty Call (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stroker Ace (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Paleface (1948); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Varsity Blues (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kiss of the Dragon (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Operation Dumbo Drop (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armed and Dangerous (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: See No Evil (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major League II (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 48 Hrs. (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backdraft (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ernest Goes to Camp (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stir Crazy (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kickboxer (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drunken Master (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stir of Echoes (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Chef'n Garlic Machine; Brand: Chef'n; Review: Fantastic is the only word I can use for this product this is by far the best garlic press model I have found; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casabella 4-1/2-Inch Square Silicone Microegg Cooker, Orange; Brand: Casabella; Review: cooks eggs perfectly for just slipping on the the bread for an egg sandwich so easy to use kids can now make their own; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OvenStuff Non-Stick Meatloaf Pan with Fat-A-Way Insert; Brand: OvenStuff; Review: This is great for cooking your meatloaf draining the fat away and I have also used it for other small roasts which create a lot of fat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Mini Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 5 (tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and drop); Brand: Norpro; Review: Everyone hears how grandma say a pinch of this or a tad of that or a smidgen of the other BUT how much did she mean? Well these solve the problem!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials ML-6692 Woven Water Hyacinth Wicker Waste Basket | For Bathrooms & Bedrooms | Natural; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: This was even better than I was expecting and pefect in every way and it a very strong sturdy basket; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Westend Hotel; City: Merano Province of South Tyrol Trentino Alto Adige; Review: We recently stayed at the hotel in June for World Cup Cycling Races. The hotel sits in a beautiful setting with amazing views. The staff went out of their way to be sure we had everything we needed for our athletes and to store our equipment. Anything we asked for was met with a smile and done right away. Our rooms were large, clean and comfortable. The 5 course dinners that were included were wonderful and perfect for our athletes. We have absolutely no negatives about this hotel. Would highly recommend them to anyone. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Posada del Leon de Oro; City: Madrid; Review: My husband and I chose this hotel to stay for a trip to celebrate our anniversary. We travel quite a bit and have been to Europe often. We were both thrilled with the hotel and the staff here. They went out of their way to exceed any request we had and always with a smile. The hotel is clean, sleek and modern mixed with the historic ruins that the hotel sits upon. The mix of old and new is a seamless transition into the city street where it the hotel is located. We will certainly be back and would recommend this hotel to our friends as a must for a trip to Madrid! A plus is that it is located a little off the regular tourist path so the shops and restaurants surrounding the hotel are much less expensive yet just as wonderful as any in Madrid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windsor Lodge; City: Drogheda County Louth; Review: We recently stayed at the Windsor Lodge for the An Post Ras cycling race. We had a large group and needed extras such as a room for massage, team meals, washing bikes and vehicles and the host even washed our clothes. They were amazing and went above and beyond. Highly recommend staying at the Windsor Lodge if in Drogheda, Ireland! Will certainly be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Willows; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: We had originally booked with another hotel and the booking did not come through. The Willows greeted us with wonderful hospitality and a beautiful room with a nice large bay window. We could not have asked for more it was a perfect stay from start to finish. We will definitely be back and recommend to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mill Houses Elegant Suites; City: Firostefani Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: The accommodations and staff exceeded our expectations on every level. The Mill Houses has a perfect location for both the views and accessibility of restaurants and shopping. The amazing custom breakfast served each morning on your private terrace or in your room at the time you choose cannot be beaten. We will be back for sure!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Once My Name Was Sara; Author: Visit Amazon's I. Betty Grebenschikoff Page; Review: Most people are not aware of the Shanghai getto. This is a must read. We all know about the Warsaw Getto, but few us knew about the Shanghai Getto.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Adam Makos Page; Review: A must for WORLD WAR 2 readers Your reading, but you hear their voices,your standing beside them. YOUR IN THE PACIFIC.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Man Out: Surviving the Burma-Thailand Death Railway: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's H. Robert Charles Page; Review: Little known chapter of the war in the Pacific. You can feel the pain, your standing next to the men. The anger inside of you becomes overwhelming. We can accept the Japanese people, but will never forgive the Japanese army. The lowest form of life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Bascomb Page; Review: you won"t put it down!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rickles' Book: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Rickles Page; Review: For all the above reasons !! This is the story of a mother who new that her son had what it would take to be successful; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: 4 Lander Hotel Deutschmann; City: Bregenz Vorarlberg Austrian Alps; Review: as title -- did i mention prostitutes plying for business outside the hotel; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: St Augustine Villa; City: Ventnor Isle of Wight England; Review: Echoing the others, location, room standard, breakfast, friendly hosts, sea views etc.etc. all excellent -- already booked to go again this year. Lovely break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Vine Hotel; City: Skegness Lincolnshire England; Review: Friendly staff, good food and drink. Lovely setting must be the best hotel in the area. Definitely recommend. Our room had been recently refurbished and, although not the largest - we only booked at short notice-- had views over the extensive grounds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Bristol; City: Colmar Haut Rhin Grand Est; Review: We stayed here for 1 night on the way home from Italy , wished it had been longer as colmar is a lovely town and this hotel is friendly and staff helpful. The small tourist train stops outside the hotel and takes you into the old town with its canals and boat trips.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Continental; City: Sirmione Province of Brescia Lombardy; Review: Friendly staff, nice room with view, good food. Newly opened thermal spring pool is a delight with its infinity view. Pleasant area with short walk into the busy town of Sirmione. Would definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Moore Place Hotel; City: Aspley Guise Bedfordshire England; Review: Room away from the hotel in the car park had old CRT tv on a stand, on moving the stand to be able to see the tv discovered the tv was not fixed and it fell off on to the floor, should have seen that the tv was dented so a regular occurrence I suspect. Remote for tv had flat batteries and reception said they didn't have any replacements, my wife suggested they may want to go to tesco express up the road and buy some! Bedrooms and public rooms all in need of a refurb , tired looking. Staff generally helpful.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Red Lion; City: Cromer Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Never did get to stay here, had booked more than 6 weeks in advance. Turned up, having booked best room (according to T/A reviewers) room 7,however the whole of the sea view front of the hotel was covered in scaffolding with builders working on it. The check in person said that we should have been contacted about the building work. He showed us the, no doubt, very nice room but the builder working right outside and halfway up the window ruined the view somewhat! This was not in anyway acceptable, we were shown another room but with no view. Cancelled and left never to return. Still did make a memorable 30+ wedding anniversary.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Now and Forever: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle Steel Page; Review: What else can one say, except "Wow!" I've wanted this CD set for years and finally acquired one through an Amazon partner. It came in better than advertised shape. For the true Anne Murray fan, this has it all: unreleased songs, alternate versions, very early music, and all of her hits. I have nearly every album she's put out and this one is definitely the "capstone" effort for an artist who has given us the gift of her voice for several decades. I can't recommend this set highly enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq; Author: Visit Amazon's Fred Minnick Page; Review: I've known Fred since his student days in Ag Communications, when he interned for a daily television program we produced. I re-connected with him, via the internet about a year ago, so when he returned to campus for a book signing in October `09, I got in line to get a copy. I read it in two sittings and what struck me most was his complete honesty in describing his experiences in a war zone ... from being under fire by insurgents to the inane measures he and his comrades resorted to in an attempt to relieve the stress and strain of being under constant danger in a combat zone. Even more remarkable was his candor in describing the effects of post-traumatic stress syndrome once he returned from the war: how it affected him, his family and his friendships. I cannot applaud enough his courage in describing the horrible consequences of PTSD, as well as his courage in getting help. I believe Veterans as well as their friends and families would benefit greatly just by reading this section of the book! As a mental health consumer, activist and advocate for many years I know the anguish and sheer guts it took for Fred to write so candidly about these experiences. I am proud to call Fred Minnick a friend and colleague, but I am prouder still of his service for our country and his ability to share the good, bad and ugly of his experiences during that service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Your Swedish Roots: A Step by Step Handbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Per Clemensson Page; Review: I saw this book at a genealogical conference and thought it way overpriced, so ordered it from Amazon for a reasonable price. It's great at helping you sort out the various Swedish genealogical records and at interpreting the material in them. I loaned this to a friend who belongs to a Swedish genealogical website and she read it twice in one weekend and said it was fantastic for helping her understand the information she'd been gathering. Additionally, it helpled her navigate the actual records when she made a genealogical research trip to Sweden. That was my original intention for buying this book: I'm going to join the same site as my friend, then in 2014 I'm planning a research trip to Sweden and I will rely on this book to help me navigate the various records and understand what information they contain. If you have Swedish ancestry and are trying to interpret original Swedish records, this book is a valuable tool, and in my book, a must for your genealogical library!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Egan Page; Review: I've been a huge fan of Timothy Egan ever since reading The Worst Hard Times and The Big Burn. At first I was reluctant to try Short Nights as it was more biographical in nature, but once I started the first page, I knew Egan had another winner. In fact, as much as I loved the first two, this is my favorite Egan book! Edward Curtis comes alive thanks to Egan: a man of huge talent and total devotion to chronicling the rapidly disappearing "real" lives of Native Americans. He gained their trust, never broke it, and was granted insights into their true nature ... knowing that their true nature was being destroyed by white Christian society. Saddest was his portrayal of the tribes of Oklahoma, who by the time Curtis arrived, had already had most of their "Indian-ness" destroyed, replaced with Christian "White-ness." Exactly what Curtis knew was happening when he started this life-long work. A phenomenal innovator of photographic methods, Curtis also produced the first feature-length documentary in 1914, but is given no credit for it (in fact Egan shows where Flaherty actually "borrowed" Curtis' techniques to make Nanook of the North -- which is credited with being the first feature length documentary, in 1922) ... shot movie film of the tribes starting in 1906, as well as tens of thousands of photographic plates ... and even captured audio! As such he became the first true ethnographer of Native Americans ... even though he had little schooling ... while the lauded "ethnographers" of the day had never even met a true Native American. Most gut-wrenching is that so much of Curtis' work was lost because of vindictive ex-wife and careless caretakers after his death. It appears that none of his movie film or audio recordings survived, and thousands of his original glass plates were destroyed. But there are copies of his 20-volume work, his life's creation, which chronicle almost all of the tribes west of the Mississippi. A gifted and tragic figure, Curtis is given new life to new generations through Egan's impeccable research and gifted writing. I would recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History; Author: Visit Amazon's Erik Larson Page; Review: I've read almost all of Larson's books: All are excellent and this one is simply superb. A great story, well told, which outlines how human egotism, and in some cases sheer stupidity, kept some of the sharpest scientific minds of the time from warning Galveston of the treachery that was bearing down on them in the form of a monster hurricane. A fabulous depiction of the science at the time, the dogmatic scientific hierachy, the bigotry against non-Americans, and the horrendous devastation and destruction of Galveston and the senseless decimation of it's population. A must read for any student of American history and/or weather student. Larson knocks this one out of the park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Another winner in the DaVinci Code series! A page turner from the first to last, it's hard to put this down even when it's long past bedtime. I can't wait for this one to be made into a movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centennial; Author: Visit Amazon's James A. Michener Page; Review: I saw this when it was originally aired on NBC, but unfortunately did not see the entire series as NBC did a pathetiic job of making it clear when new episodes would air. When I found this on DVD I had to have it just so I could see every episode. Of course in the intervening 25-years, I'd forgotten nearly everything about the series, so it was like watching something completely new. The stories are well adapted from James Michener's fabulous novel of the same name, and the cast is truly stellar, with something like 100 speaking parts. I'd forgotten most of the actors, except Richard Chamnberlain and David Janssen, so what a delight in re-discovering so many great actors (of film and TV) of that era. A fabulous ride down memory lane with one helluva great story for company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pursuit; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Hackman Page; Review: Another great book by one of the best actors of his generation, this one departs from the western theme to take place in modern times following a female police officer tracking down a criminal predator in a solid work that is completely believable. He does a good job with the details of police work, develops a solid plot, and creates realistic characters. A great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Payback at Morning Peak; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Hackman Page; Review: I can't remember where I learned that Gene Hackman had turned writer, but when I did, I had to check it out. While Hackman's forte will always be acting, he's no slouch as a writer either. He delivers a solid, believable western tale of revenge and frontier justice without romanticizing the people, places or time frame. Great job, Gene: I hope you have many more novels in you. I'll be in line to buy and read them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Sweden; Author: Visit Amazon's DK Page; Review: I saw my first DK Travel Guide when on a trip to Germany and a fellow member of a guided tour had one. I borrowed it for a few minutes to examine it and was hooked. The color pictures are terrific, the explanations clear and well written, and the maps are just great. I took this with me on a recent trip in which I spent a total of 13 nights in Stockholm and used it virtually every day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero; Author: Visit Amazon's Timothy Egan Page; Review: I have yet to read a Timothy Egan book that does not completely capture my attention to the point where I am literally sad that it's done when I finish it. Egan is a terrific writer who is a gifted storyteller. His research is excellent and he pulls it all together into a coherent flow. This is narrative history at its best. The Immortal Irishman follows the life of probably the best known Irishman in America in the 1800s ... who most of us have never heard of. From being sentenced to the penal colonies of Australia for trying to foment revolution, to his residence Down Under, to his eventual escape to the United States where he made his living as a fascinating and gifted orator, before becoming the commanding general of the Irish Brigade during the Civil War ... a unit that took assignments no one else would, and who suffered huge losses as a result ... if I remember correctly, over 130,000 lost (?). Then he became the acting territorial Governor of Montana where he ran afoul of the monied interests that cared about nothing but exploiting the region and its people for their own economic gain. The parallels to current politics and exploiters are amazing ... proving that those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it ... to their detriment. I can't wait for the next Egan work!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Desperate Place for Dying: A Garrison Gage Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Jack Nolte Page; Review: Another book in the author's Garrison Gage series, set in a sleepy seaside coastal town in Oregon. The main character, Gage, tries to hide from his past and avoid others but finds himself drawn into cases until he discovers that he needs to be involved. A great series by a new favorite author. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Wicked Rain: A Garrison Gage Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott William Carter Page; Review: Another book in the author's Garrison Gage series, set in a sleepy seaside coastal town in Oregon. The main character, Gage, tries to hide from his past and avoid others but finds himself drawn into cases until he discovers that he needs to be involved. A great series by a new favorite author. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shroud of Tattered Sails: A Garrison Gage Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott William Carter Page; Review: I got the first of Carter's Garrison Gage series for free and enjoyed it so much that I purchased the rest in the series. Carter does a good job developing realistic characters ... including a major character in all of the books, the Oregon coastline. A "retired" private investigator who plans to hide in a sleepy seaside community and just be an unnoticed curmudgeon finds himself drawn into cases, despite his reluctance ... only to eventually discover he simply cannot retire ... he needs to be a P.I. But he can still be a wonderful curmudgeon. A great read for those who like police/investigative/crime novels. Carter is a new favorite of mine and I recommend him often to friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timebound (The Chronos Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Rysa Walker Page; Review: I got the Kindle edition free so read it on a trip. I did not realize that this is really a book for teens, and really teenage girls (I'm an old guy). It was recommended as I read quite a bit of science fiction, but this is juvenile sci-fi. I don't identify with the teen girl angst ... and why should I. The problem is not so much with the book or the author, but the folks (not Amazon) that recommended it to me. It should have specified that it was for teens. That said, my interest was really captured for maybe 30 or 40 pages near the end when the main character finds herself at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago ... and encounters Dr. H.H. Holmes ... one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history. That was well played out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charles Wysocki Wall Calendar (2017); Author: Day Dream; Review: I've always loved Wysocki's artwork depicting idyllic days gone (that never existed except in the imagination). His eye for detail and humor are classic and I always look forward to each year's new edition. Fortunately there is more than one edition, so you can have a different one in a different room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charles Wysocki Wall Calendar (2017); Author: Mead; Review: I've always loved Wysocki's artwork depicting idyllic days gone (that never existed except in the imagination). His eye for detail and humor are classic and I always look forward to each year's new edition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Winter Fortress: The Epic Mission to Sabotage Hitlers Atomic Bomb; Author: Visit Amazon's Neal Bascomb Page; Review: Having recently visited the museum in Vemork I wanted to know more. And a search quickly brought up the recently published The Winter Fortress. The allied attempts to take out the heavy water plant at Vemork were many, but none more heroic than the one by a team of Norwegians, trained in Britain, who braved all to sneak into the facility and destroy the heavy water production, without firing a single shot or the loss of any life! Simply astounding. The book reads much like a novel and includes all attempts to stop the production of heavy water for the Germans right up to the final assault which, after deciding to abandon Vemork as a production facility and move all of the heavy water to Germany, resulted in the sinking of the transport ferry to the bottom of one of Norway's deepest lakes. A fantastic story of the courage of the Norwegian resistance to thwart the Nazi war machine at every possible opportunity. A MUST for WWII history fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantic: A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Simon Winchester Page; Review: In my lifetime, the number of books I have failed to finish number less than the fingers of one hand. Ones where I skip large sections are even fewer. I almost did not finish this book! Early on Winchester gets bogged down in lengthy, over detailed, uninteresting commentary about the Atlantic and the arts. YAWN! I also was a bit put off by his "show off intellectualism" by insisting on throwing in $10,000 words for no good reason. Being a retired journalist, I never used them with an audience ... so I wonder if he did when he was supposedly a journalist. Having said that, after skipping that major section, Winchester redeemed himself when he started examining the early explorers of the Atlantic, and he continued an intriquing account from that point until the final pages of the book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Presumption of Guilt: A Joe Gunther Novel (Joe Gunther Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Archer Mayor Page; Review: I first learned about Archer Mayor while traveling in Vermont in 2012. Since then I have read all of his previous 26 novels, and anxiously awaited this latest installment in the Joe Gunther series. Mayor did NOT disappoint! This book is every bit as suspenseful as the previous works, and is just a darned good read. My only complaint is that he takes a year to put out a book, which then likely takes another year to work through the bowels of the publishing industry to make it to market ... and I devour it in 5-hours!! And now I have to wait another year. Oh the horror. :-) I also love the fact that Mayor makes his home state of Vermont every bit as much a major character as his human characters. Being familiar with the state, his observations are often hilarious but always "spot-on".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Enigma Strain (Harvey Bennett Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Thacker Page; Review: Got the Kindle version free. I've had it for awhile but just finished reading it. A fun, fast read with characters you care about, plausible plot, and good ending. The first book I have read of Thacker's but it will not be the last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Code of Conduct; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristine Smith Page; Review: As some other reviewers have mentioned, I spent about 50-pages "lost" trying to figure out who characters were, and at times, who was actually speaking. Spoiler: the main character goes by 3 different names in the first part, but you are never told that, have to figure it out on your own. The characters are well developed and there are many layers to the story (again difficult to figure out for a long time) and in the end you find out that most folks were NOT as they seemed. Plenty of twists and turns, many difficult to follow. Sometimes the author shifts from one set of characters to another with no clue that it's happening: no visual alert by a break or leading, just a shift from one paragraph to another. The same with settings. Pretty disconcerting. I am glad that I kept at it and finished, but I won't be back for future stories in the series. Too much work. And I'm not a novice reader ... I've been at it for over 6 decades!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cities of Gold: A Journey Across the American Southwest in Pursuit of Coronado; Author: Douglas J. Preston; Review: I got the Kindle edition which features tons of photographs that were not included in the original. This is a much younger Doug Preston, in his early 30s, embarking on a journey to retrace Coronado's journey as he searched the American southwest for the legendary 7 cities of gold. Preston is quite honest in his description of how much of a neophyte he was at the time and how he made many wrong decisions in assembling his "crew". Luckily his main companion, who made the full journey was not as blind a city slicker (NYC) going out unprepared into the desert. They were very lucky in making the journey successfully ... but the tale is a great one, with lots of great descriptions of the sights and people they encountered along the way ... their successes, and their big mistakes. A great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: Doug Preston at his best. Entirely non-fiction, this reads every bit as excitingly as any of his fiction accounts. Fast paced, thrilling, insightful, with great descriptions of the excitement and dangers of finding a "lost" city that had not been visited in 500 years. A great account.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donovan's Devils: OSS Commandos Behind Enemy Lines—Europe, World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Albert Lulushi Page; Review: I was looking forward to reading this book, having read earlier material about the OSS during WWII. Unfortunately, the writing is okay and the author seems obligated to name every single person who ever served in the OSS. There are too few instances of where he actually follows a team and explores their exploits in accomplishing their mission. I expected a much more narrative history and was disappointed. It's a good contribution to the history of the OSS, but lacks verve and excitement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Mockingbird Drive (An Alex Vane Media Thriller) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's A.C. Fuller Page; Review: Just finished this work. It was a pretty good read, a bit different from the other conspiracy books I've read recently. The author has good insight into the world of "modern journalism" (i.e., gossip garbage with no fact-checking, writing or reporting skills ... in other words, mostly celebrity trash). The characters are likeable, if a little strange.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice (Dr. Leah Andrews and Jack Hobson Thrillers) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Tinto Page; Review: A great, fast read ... a real page turner. Think Clive Cussler without the ocean ... except an ocean of ice. Well developed characters, great descriptions of the environmental settings the characters find themselves in, and intriguing twists and turns. I will be back for the sequels!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man of Legends; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenneth Johnson Page; Review: I'm not sure why this is a bestseller in "occult horror" as I found it to be neither "occult" or "horror". It is great science fiction with some historical fiction, mystery and suspense thrown in. Starting off with a dream, it then evolves into a story revealed by the main character as well as a large "cast of supporting players". It's an interesting work, original and imaginative, with well developed main characters and it keeps you guessing. I read it in two sittings ... only because I had to end the first at 2 a.m.! For sci-fi, mystery and suspense fans, this is a great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI; Author: Visit Amazon's David Grann Page; Review: Grann has revealed another ugly, sordid story of the early history of Oklahoma. Native Americans and Blacks were treated worse than animals, and that treatment was condoned by the greater white population. Not a native, when I arrived in the state, I heard stories about whites marrying Osage spouses, only to kill them to gain access to their head rights. Grann unveils this horrific episode in all of its gruesome, heart-wrenching, chilling and nasty details. Illegality that was condoned and promoted by whites, even those who claimed to be upright, leading citizens looking out for the Indians' welfare. Most telling is Grann's additional research that what became known as the Reign of Terror went far beyond just 24 murders and 4-years ... but indeed included hundreds and hundreds of murders over many, many years. After convicting only a few culprits, investigations were dropped and many more murders were never investigated. Worst of all, it is very apparent that a very large percentage of the white population of Osage County was involved in the murders, the cover-ups, and the stealing of Indian wealth. Grann does a great service in producing a well-written, spellbinding account of just one of many, sordid episodes in the history of Oklahoma.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye: A Lisbeth Salander novel, continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series; Author: Visit Amazon's David Lagercrantz Page; Review: A good read, but not as well done as the past works. Of course the first three, by Steig Larson were terrific. And I was greatly surprised when No. 4, written by Lagercrantz was also a home run. I suspect he had access to the unfinished novel Larson left behind on his computer. But this one, no doubt written from Larson's outline is a step down, and weak step-sister to the first four novels. I still recommend it, but just know it's not up to par with the previous works in the series. if they do a number 6, they need to bring it up to par.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trace: A Joe Gunther Novel (Joe Gunther Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Archer Mayor Page; Review: Another fabulous winner from Archer Mayor. i devoured it in about 6-hours yesterday, right after it arrived. Again, great characters, intriguing plots/subplots, and page turning adventure. I've read all 28 of Mayor's works and each one keeps getting better, if that's possible. Highly Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire in the Water; Author: Visit Amazon's James Alexander Thom Page; Review: Page-turning winner from a fabulous author. I've read most of James Alexander Thom's works and have never been disappointed. Fire in the Water is a fantastic account of how greed and corruption lead to the deaths of over 1,000, mostly Union soldiers who had survived the hell of Andersonville, only to die on the Mississippi in a dangerous steamboat, that was loaded to about 5-times its capacity. It is the worst maritime disaster in the history of the United States ... and so little known by Americans. A great read, a great read, about a horrible tragedy of American History.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Court-Martial of Paul Revere: A Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael M. Greenburg Page; Review: Until I stumbled upon an excellent historical novel about the ill-fated Penobscot Expedition during the Revolutionary War, I'd never heard about the incident ... despite it being the largest Naval disaster/defeat in U.S. History until Pearl Harbor! Greenburg fleshes out the tale of the expedition and the horrible behavior of Paul Revere during the expedition, in a great narrative history. Greenburg delves into this little known debacle and examines the reasons for the defeat, the ignorance (even abject stupidity) of the battle and subsequent siege ... when the ground force commander snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. The naval commander was at best a royal fool, at worst a coward. And Revere, famed for his ride, simply was grossly incompetent in his role as artillery commander. He may be "revered" in Mass., but he's pretty much "reviled" in Maine. An excellent work for all history buffs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2312; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Stanley Robinson Page; Review: I've read many of KSR's books through the years and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I can say the same about this one, with the small exception that this one, for some reason, seemed to drag a bit. A bit too much detail, from an author I like because he is so detailed, and is truly a "hard science" writer. Nonetheless, I found it fascinating and thought provoking. Another great work by a well established, much respected author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Origin: A Novel (Robert Langdon); Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Another winner from Dan Brown. For fans of the earlier novels in what I'll term the "DaVinci Cose series", this book again follows Robert Langdon as he solves another mystery while fanatics try to stop, even kill, him before he can decode his present enigma. Highly readable, a fast, page turning book with surprises as only Dan Brown can provide.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Lighthouse for the Lonely Heart: A Garrison Gage Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Scott William Carter Page; Review: Another winner in the Garrison Gage series. Take a reluctant private investigator, who is decidedly a curmudgeon, and wants to hide from the world, and give him an intriguing case, and he will jump in with both feet. Gage is a character you grow to appreciate and cherish, such that you can't wait for his next adventure. A definite winner, highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream of Orchids; Author: Visit Amazon's Phyllis A. Whitney Page; Review: I "cut my teeth" on Phyllis A. Whitney mysteries when I was in the 3rd through 6th grades. They were always able to capture my imagination. This is not a mystery however, but a romantic adventure by a gifted writer. And while it was not in any of my usual reading categories, it was fun to get reacquainted with a long loved author whose writing is imaginative and well executed. A good novel by a gem of a writer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten Door; Author: Visit Amazon's Alexander Key Page; Review: Talk about blast from the past. I do not know why, but a portion of this book has stuck with me for over 50 years (!). I hadn't even remembered the title or author, but when I read the brief synopsis, I was pretty sure this was the right book. And it was. Juvenile fiction, it nevertheless is still readable and enjoyable this many years later. A wonderful find for a great trip down memory lane.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 Years Old; Author: Hendrik Groen; Review: At 83-1/4 years old Hendrick decides to quit being so easy to get along with and tell the world exactly what he thinks ... in his diary at least. Full of funny, quaint and poignant tales of living in a nursing home, he describes his fellow "inmates" in hilarious and heart-felt ways, facing life and death on a permanent basis, but always with compassion, understanding, and not a small sense of humor. It will make you laugh out loud, it may even make you cry ... but no matter what, you'll enjoy the ride. As any good book should do. A definite winner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2018 Charles Wysocki Americana Wall Calendar (AMCAL); Author: AMCAL; Review: I like Wysocki so much, I ordered two! This one and the wall calendar by Mead. Both are outstanding and provide different illustrations from one of my all-time favorite Americana artists!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2018 Charles Wysocki Wall Calendar (Mead); Author: Mead; Review: I've admired Wysocki's work for decades and look forward to every new year's calendar. They never disappoint ... and neither does this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saint Patrick's Battalion: A Novel; Author: JAMES ALEXANDER Thom; Review: I have been an unabashed fan of James Alexander Thom for about 4 decades now and he has never disappointed me. A wonderful novel of a little known episode in U.S. History when we waged war on Mexico, expecting it to be fought mostly by Irish immigrants who were otherwise shunned by other Americans. Treated in the most inhumane, brutal manner by non-Irish, especially officers, when they received respect from the Mexicans it was no wonder many of them went to fight for "the other side" where they were respected, admired and treated as equal human beings. A wonderful work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Blizzard of '88; Author: Visit Amazon's Mary Cable Page; Review: I'd read quite a bit about the blizzards of 1888, but all set in the west and mid-west, not the east coast. Cable focuses primarily on New York City and how ill equipped it was to deal with a huge, sudden snowfall ... especially compared to the rural folks who at the time did not yet have electricity or other luxuries of the time. The rural folks went got through fairly easily, relying on tried and true methods (such as always having food stocked). The City folks however hit hard and many died trying to cope. Actually, not much different than today where huge cities such as NYC and Boston proclaim near disasters with a foot or less of snow, while those in the more suburban and rural areas go about their daily lives with little difficulty, even with 3 or 4 feet of snow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism; Author: Visit Amazon's John U. Bacon Page; Review: Coming from Mass. originally, I cannot believe that I'd never heard of the Halifax Explosion until I read this book. Despite the strong connection between Halifax and Boston Bacon has done a superb job of research, into the ships involved, the accident, and the people affected by this awful tragedy. The devastation of property was secondary to the devastation of individuals and entire families. A great story of perseverance and courage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Endless Night (Agent Pendergast series); Author: Visit Amazon's Douglas Preston Page; Review: Another winner in the Agent Pendergast series from Preston & Child. This series never disappoints, with diabolical crimes solved by the mysterious FBI agent who is definitely "cast from a different cloth." A series not to be missed for those who love a great crime mystery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frozen Assets: Introducing the Gunnhilder Mystery Series Set in Iceland; Author: Visit Amazon's Quentin Bates Page; Review: A police procedural novel, set in Iceland, Frozen Assets has a great cast of characters (even though Icelandic names don't easily roll off the tongue and are a bit hard to keep track of), a good plot with some twists, high level corruption from the government and the ultra-rich, and set against the big Icelandic financial crash. Great stuff. Bates descriptions of Iceland are spot on (from what I've seen during a brief vacation there), and together, everything "fits" and results in a well-written, easily read novel. I'm looking forward to more in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: High Art (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Better Than Chocolate (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mango Kiss (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queer as Folk: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stand and Deliver (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The L Word: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queer as Folk: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Queer as Folk: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Queer as Folk: Season 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggie & Annie (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Season (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eulogy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Business: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claire of the Moon (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Go Fish (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watching You (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hunger (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Family Business: Season 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Permanent Record (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Wire: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Goldfish Memory (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lianna (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Treading Water (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quiz Show (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Femme Fatale (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Salmonberries (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gigli (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bar Girls (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wire: Season 2 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's Cooking? (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playing by Heart (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Footballers Wives: Season 1 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Stonewall (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Girls: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clara's Summer (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arrested Development: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Between Two Women (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Girls (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Drop Zone (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erotique (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl Play (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beauty Shop (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blank Check (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bewitched (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Face (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fire Island (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Six-String Samurai (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman the Animated Series: Vol. 3 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Machinist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Oldboy (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jacob's Ladder (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Edmonton Lock & Safe; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I called Friday just before they closed for the weekend and they were able to get me booked for first thing Monday morning. They were punctual and professional as well as personable. I would highly recommend using this company for any locksmithing needs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chiropractic Wellness Studio; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: After moving away from my amazing chiropractor I was very nervous about finding anyone that could compare. I tried two other places before finding this incredible group of ladies. They are all so warm and wonderful to deal with. The show genuine concern for my well being and interest in me. The hours are second to none and I love that they do not run on a mindset of needing to treat multiple times a week for ever like some chiropractors in the city. After one or two appointments I am usually good! They were also wonderful to deal with when I was pregnant and have treated two of my kids one of which was only a few days old. My husband has also been happy with all the adjustments he has had here. This is truly a clinic that can help the whole family. Finding somewhere that not only lets kids come but makes it fun for them while they are there is a very rare thing. This is worth the 40 minute drive! And I can't think of a reason I would ever want go elsewhere!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carl's Jr; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: The restaurant is nearly empty and the only other person here has been served.... I simply ordered fries and a salad and have been waiting over 10 minutes with no sight of my food yet... hope it's worth the long wait!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fort Edmonton Park; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: Nothing but fun and learning! We purchased a season pass this year and managed to spend close to two days a week here. My three kids could not get enough of the carnival, train, street car, pony and wagon rides. Each visit it was exciting to see what new skills thing we could learn about! We were excited to get to help in the gardens, baking cinnamon buns in a wood stove, carding and spinning wool, picking and drying flowers, washing socks with a wash board, beading, blacksmithing, and many other wonderful things. Even after spending so many hours there all summer we would never leave with out already discussing when we can go back! The staff and volunteers are so happy to interact with everyone visiting. We love how nearly everything is included in the admission fee. There are water fountains placed throughout the park so it is easy enough to just bring a picnic and keep refilling your water bottles. This is truly a gem of an attraction in our city and not one to be missed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artistic Bake Shop; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: After seeing this lovely shop driving by for a year I finally stopped in. I got some a cannoli, cream puff, cheese bread, and a loaf of dark rye. I could hardly wait for my hubby to arrive home so we could share the delicious treats I had got. I honestly can't figure how I was born and raised in this city mere minutes from this bakery and have never even heard of them! I felt the cost was fair and the baking was simply to die for! The cheddar bread was so cheesy that when toasted it was nearly stretchy and pure heaven... the cream puffs were so light and decadent and the cannoli is out of this world... I will defiantly be trying the yummy looking pretzels next time as they were simply flying out the basket when I was there... if you like good baking defiantly check this bakery out... I am sure you will not be disappointed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YEG Bakers; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I quite like the Swiss roll from here but the other items were so unmemorable I don't think we even finished them...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chili's Texas Grill; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I love going for lunch! The unlimited soup, salad, and chips with salsa is my go to! The chicken enchilada soup is simply amazing! The salads are pretty average but the soup and salsa and chips make up for what the salad may lack! The service is always very friendly and I have never felt rushed to leave before I feel ready. I love that my lunch usually comes to $11 plus tip. Free wifi tops it off as that makes it possible to have a yummy relaxing lunch while getting some work done! The one negative I have is they stoped making their child cheese nacho dip... but they have a pretty good guacamole to make up for that sad loss from the menu!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sicilian Pasta Kitchen South; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I believe we have been here 3 or 4 times now and love it. The first time was for their Sunday pasta bowl which is amazing! 5 varieties of pasta (chefs choice) in one very large bowl enough for the table to help themselves. The only food I don't love is the oil, vinegar for the bread. I would far rather a garlic butter or even a plain butter instead. I always look forward to the next time we can get away and go for a evening here. The staff is friendly but one time we were there the waiter was very obviously sick to the point his nose kept running. I felt like he really should have taken a night or two off cause I am pretty sure he was contagious! Another time there this same waiter was good but very socially awkward asking me about my pregnancy too many times and asking me why I didn't want to drink any wine and why I was not able to finish my meal when I had already said it was delicious but I simply didn't have room for any more (due to being about 8.5 months pregnant); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I am a big fan staff are fantastic and my drinks are always perfect! I love the mobile order option because the only reason I didn't rate them with 5 stars is the drive through has always been painfully slow!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blaze Pizza; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: The girls at work ordered and one of us ran to pick up on her break... pizza was great but they sent the wrong pizzas so one person didn't get what she has ordered... she was pretty disappointed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Keg Steakhouse And Bar; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: We went for our anniversary and had great service and the food was amazing! Blackberry fizz was the perfect balance of sweet, tart, fruit and fizz. The Fried Cauliflower was delicious and cooked to perfection. Rib eye steak, mash, green beans, peppers and crispy onions were the perfect mix. Followed up with a complimentary mocha ice cream cake was the perfect end to a wonderful evening out! The staff were very friendly and expecting us as we had reservations. We were seated immediately and the waiter was great at explaining the steak cuts and cook styles. Our food came fairly quickly and the manager came around to check on us and to ensure we were getting everything as we had ordered it. We rarely go out for steak as we normally cook it at home but this will now be on our regular rotation of restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ducts Unlimited; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I called on Tuesday and they were very informative answering all of my questions. They had an appointment two days later. About 15 minutes prior to my appointment time they called to say they were on their way. Two men arrived right at the scheduled appointment time. They were both clean and professional looking and introduced themselves. They got to work quickly and let me know what they were doing along the way. My kids were home and very interested in what was happening. The men were very friendly with my kids and explained everything they were doing. Part way through one of the workers went to the truck and got a bunch of rubber ducks to let my kids pick one. They took before and after pictures and showed me as they went and then again at the end. Everything was cleaned up before they left. I can't think of anything else they could have done to make me any happier. The price was the same as I was told on the phone. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing duct cleaning! We will defiantly be calling them again when we need our next cleaning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fatburger; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: My family went here for dinner and I got to say I was disappointed. I like the atmosphere and food but when paying we added a good tip like we always do and the cashier yells at the top of their lungs 'fat tip' and the kitchen staff parrot it back. I was not at all impressed with this and it made me entirely uncomfortable to the point that's I would not consider returning. When I tip it is to do something kind or as a thank you for service but then to turn customers into a public sceptical... not appreciated in the least!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Szechuan Pak Lok House; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: My family ordered take out one evening a week back and I haven stopped thinking about it. There food was amazingly tasty and was hot even by the time I got home and got the kids to the table. The chicken balls we ordered were really high quality meat vs typical ones that are all breading or gristle. The staff there were so friendly and felt like we had known each other for a long time. We will defiantly be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bubbles Car Wash & Detail Centres; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: I went to bubbles for the second time today... and I a sure it will be the last time they see a single penny of mine... I am selling my car so wanted it cleaned but could not justify spending over $500 to have it shampooed like the kept pushing me to do. I went with a $240 package that includes inside vacuuming floors and seats and trunk as well as polishing of interior hard surfaces. It took about 1.5 hours and I got it back and it looked reasonable so went home and when I got there I thought I better double check the trunk... well it had not been touched! Granted there was some things in it but they insisted it was no problem to take them out clean and then place them back when they were finished. I was told to come back if there was a problem so I went back in and they were closed for the night... I am not at all impressed at all! To top it all off the car was supposed to smell like 'lemon' but I had to have the window open the whole drive to keep from having a full blown asthma attack from the over powering chemical smell. The scent had absolutely no hint of lemon at all. Now I have to figure out how to re clean it to get the terrible smell out before I could even dream of trying to sell it! Over all the part they did clean was alright to look at but not outstanding or anywhere near what I would hope for when I pay that much money... way to go bubbles... hear my slow and sad clap!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Awake Coffeehouse; City: Edmonton, AB; Review: This is an odd little coffee shop! I was meeting for coffee with a friend and neither of us had been here before but thought we would try cause it is about half way between our places. It is a pharmacy on one side and coffee shop on the other. The staff was very friendly the seating was plenty and comfortable and the thing that makes or breaks shops is the coffee... I had the best peppermint mocha of my life! I am honestly not certain when I will be back cause it is about 20 minutes from my area of town but next time I am in the area I will defiantly stop by. If I lived close I would switch pharmacies just so I could go for coffee there every month!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 125 Best Cupcake Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Hasson Page; Review: If you're looking for gourmet cupcakes, you won't find any here. If you enjoy home-style cupcakes that remind you of your childhood, or if you're cooking for kids, you might find some you like. I was disappointed in the book. I agree with the other reviewer who said that the results are tasty but they were dry and dense.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doodle All Year; Author: Visit Amazon's Taro Gomi Page; Review: I bought this at the Art Museum bookstore for a friend's 3-year old a year ago and it is one of their favorite gifts! The pages are more interactive than most books with pages like, "the alligators are cold, can you draw them coats?" The child's mom says she and grandma got just as much enjoyment out of it has he did because the book is funny, clever, and so creative and different than most coloring books for kids. The drawings are simple and there's a lot more white space than in most coloring books which is why I thought this would work for a 3 year old, there's plenty of room for him to color outside the lines. I just purchased another book in the "Scribbles" series for his birthday for this year, it'll last him another year and now that he's old I think the Scribbles series might be a little better for his age group.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects; Author: Visit Amazon's Lotta Jansdotter Page; Review: I like Lotta's prints a lot, but I found the pieces just a bit too simple for even my taste. Just not flattering, and pretty basic patterns that you can find in a lot of other places. I just wasn't inspired to make any of the patterns. I do, however, like "Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing" by Anna Maria Horner a whole lot. I wish I'd bought it first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Can You Do with a Paper Bag?; Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Review: I saw this book at the Museum of Contemporar Art in Los Angeles several years ago and my nephew is just old enough to appreciate the book so I bought it for him for Christmas. It's out of print so you have to get it used at this point, but it is a treasure. The book contains dozens of different masks/headpeices you can make that are based on works of art from different time periods and cultures. The projects are of varying difficulty levels, but what I was not expecting, is that only a few of the projects use a standard size grocery bag, most of the projects use smaller paper bags so we've had to take to saving take-out paper bags of varying sizes so we'll always have on hand the right sized bag. So far we've made two masks/ headpeices, and they're awesome. My nephew is 5 and every time I see him he wants to make a mask with me. I have to do most of the work, because it's a lot of cutting, measuring, etc, but he helps paint, pick out colors, etc. If you have a child who is 8 or older, they could do these unsupervised. I really enjoy crafts so it's a nice activity for us to share.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anyone Can Cook DVD Edition: Step-by-Step Recipes Just for You (Better Homes and Gardens Cooking); Author: Visit Amazon's Better Homes and Gardens Page; Review: If you didn't get to learn how to cook growing up, it's never too late! This book takes a very basic approach and breaks everything down to basics with LOTS of PHOTOS and step by step instructions. This 3 Ring Binder edition is great because it can lie flat on your counter while you cook and refer to it as you go- much easier to use than most cookbooks which are hardcover and don't lie flat. It starts out a section on kitchen tools- what you need and how to use it- making it easy to go out and stock up those empty cabinets in a first time apartment. Next it's on to shopping and stocking your pantry, how to cut the most common foods, and then finally on to some basic techniques. You don't have to read these intro sections- you can dive right into the recipes (organized by Appetizers, Sides, Breakfast, Meats, etc.) and choose one based on it's difficulty level. All the recipes refer back to the tips sections in the front of the book to give you really well thought out instructions. The recipes are fairly basic and classic dishes- there's a good variety of foods; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Let's Get Primitive: The Urban Girl's Guide to Camping; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather Menicucci Page; Review: I guess I should have taken the title more literally. This is entirely too primitive for me- this is really about backpacking camping. Not good for beginners camping or car camping.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Kindly Deaths; Author: Visit Amazon's Eldritch Black Page; Review: Got this because it was recommended since I liked the Ransom Riggs series. This darker and more repetitive. I could tell finish it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Sense Hotel Seminyak; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: After a very enjoyable 3 nights in another location of Bali my partner and I were scheduled to transfer to another hotel, this being the Sense Hotel for the remainder of our holiday. On arrival, our tour guide Garjita of Bali Tours & Travel went to the desk to book us in. To our dismay and upset we discovered that the tour operator THG Holidays had submitted the wrong arrival date and Sense Hotel were not expecting us until the following day. There followed a series of conversations between Ardita front of house supervisor and Garjita. Both parties really pulled together to rectify the situation and we ended up being placed in a honeymoon suite for the duration of our stay! We were very grateful for the efforts made to sort a very sorrowful situation out. Our stay at Sense was even better than I could of asked for with very curteous staff and always smiling and ready to help in whatever way was required. Breakfast was buffet style and allowed us to sample the more unusual fare, for example I had squid in a delicious sauce along with my perfect omelette and chicken sausages - well - I enjoyed it! One night we had dinner in the restaurant and my partner was amamzed at the flavoursome starter he had had. So we asked to meet the chef and we were able to do this at breakfast the next morning. Our room had all sorts of unexpected amenities and water bottles were replaced daily. The refresherator was very welcome. Made good use of the spa treatments and very reasonably priced laundry service. All in all we had a very enjoyable stay at a really luxurious and friendly hotel. Would recommend staying here to anyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Mullions; City: Oxford Oxfordshire England; Review: My partner and I stayed for two nights on 23rd & 24th August in order to go to the Foodie Festival. Her and her partner (errr think his name is Martin? lol!) have only been running this b&b since June but they have got it just right. Very friendly couple and willing to help in anyway they can. The rooms are very tastefully decorated in lovely co-ordinated colours with touches of luxury. The breakfast is exceptional. The choices are plentiful to say the least. Try the eggs benedict. Yummy! We can definitely recommend this establishment. Phil & Charmaine; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gloria Palace San Agustin Thalasso Hotel; City: San Agustin Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Isl; Review: Stayed for 7 nights in a junior suite, bedroom and separate lounge (a bit on the small side but adequate).The beds were large but very hard mattress and woefully inadequate pillows provided. The stuffing was knocked out of them and was of a bolster type shape. (Needs that looking into to match up with the rest of the high quality standards) The hotel was in spectacular surroundings. Well thought out positioning of the rooms, enabling everyone to have a splendid view. Ours was of a mountain where a group of kestrels were nesting. One negative point. There was a wedding on the Saturday and the party took over the snack bar and the one of the better restaurants on the premises. That was something that we could have tolerated had it not been for the fact that the disco was on at full bore right up until 4.30am. Heaven help anyone who had to get an earlier flight. All in all, we had a pleasant stay, the entertainment was first class, the choice of food was vast and good attention to detail was paid by all members of staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Halcyon Quest Hotel; City: Prestatyn Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: It was misleading to patrons to call themselves a B&B. . The one we stayed in was very tiny and cramped. It didn't even have a full sized double bed! One bedside cabinet, two totally unnecessary chairs, un-matching wardrobe, extremely filthy chest of drawers which housed the tv and tea tray. The bathroom had a sink that even a sparrow couldn't bathe in! There was mould in the shower cubicle and the toilet was very small too. It seems like the Halcyon has paid little, if any, attention to the requirements of paying guests. Another minus point, the pub has been granted a licence to stay open until 12am with either the juke box or the karaoke going at full volume all weekend. Unless you're at night owl, I would recommend you to stay away.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Loughborough Central; City: Loughborough Leicestershire England; Review: Travelodges are basic but functional. They are of the same standard no matter what area of the country you are in. What makes this place special are the ones behind the scenes! A warm friendly greeting always awaits at Loughborough Central, usually Melissa or Sarah are behind the desk when I arrive and they ensure that I have a room on a quiet floor, and sometimes over looking the canal. Rosemary the manager always ensures the smooth running of the establishment and is always on hand to help with any problems that may arise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Pearl iZUMi Men's All-Road Cycling Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Looked carefully at the reviews and went with this economical option. I sized-up as others have recommended: Euro-size 47 was perfect for my 11.5 US feet. I've ridden with these (with Speedplay Frog cleats) for at least 100 miles thus far and they seem well constructed, with no hotspots or discomfort. I do feel guilty not supporting our economy (they are made in China) but good luck trying to find any shoe that isn't made abroad these days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seiko Men's SGG711 Titanium Watch; Brand: Seiko; Review: After years of buying crappy Timex watches at Kohls, I decided to splurge on a Seiko 6 years ago and I have never looked back. When that one finally tanked, I wanted another Seiko for sure, but was intrigued with the lightness and durability of titanium. So after reading the other reviews, and deciding that I didn't need a chronograph or alarm, I settled on this one. I've been wearing it for several days 24/7 (I even sleep with it) and I'm delighted with my purchase. First, the titanium case and band are amazing; the watch is so light, you'd think it was made of cheap aluminum or something. Completely catches you off-guard if you are used to the the heft of stainless cases and bands. Second, the watch is simple in look and function, which I like; a previous reviewer here who complained that he couldn't get the watch to keep the right day/date probably didn't realize the watch operates on two 12-hour cycles. So, for example, I received the watch at 11:00 AM and set the date and time. By 12:30, the date had changed. Clearly the watch 'thought' it was midnight, so I reset the date again, and that's all it took. Third, the "Z" band that comes with this watch does not require the universal watch band link removal tool that is often offered on Amazon to those of us perusing watches here. The links were easy to remove and add with a small screwdriver or punch, and the clasp has additional incremental settings that allow fine tuning to your heart's content. I will caution, however, that any one with a desk job and a computer may find the "Z" band clasp will dig into your skin if your wrist lays flat on the table for long periods. Was a bother initially, but over the last few days it is no longer noticeable. If you're particularly sensitive to this kind of thing, you may want to consider something without a "Z" band. Finally, I haven't fount the watch to catch on any items of clothing as others have mentioned. Maybe it's because I'm mostly wearing t-shirts and shorts, but it hasn't been an issue for me yet. All in all, a good purchase so far. Will update here if something goes wrong. Update September 2014 I still like this watch, but I should mention that the wristband 'pins' bent/broke after about 18 months. Not sure if it was something I did (I can be kind of rough on my watches), but I bought a couple of replacement pins on Amazon, and the thing was as good as new. Haven't had to change the battery even, but more importantly, the mechanism seems to withstand everything I throw at it. Biking, running, in the workshop, in the shower, on the water, in the surf...it just keeps on working, with no maintenance or water damage to the case yet. Mineral face is surprisingly robust, with only minor scratches over two years. Bought this for about $130 two years ago, so that's; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Cargo Short; Brand: Columbia; Review: My waist is somewhere between 36 and 38, and these fit correctly (38x10). Wish they had it in Navy blue, but the 'grill' color is surprisingly easy to match. Also have a Khaki pair. Would buy again, especially at the end of the season...look for specials.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Players Men's Tricot T-Shirt; Brand: Players; Review: Maybe everyone knows that 'tricot' means partially see-through but I was surprised to see these were really thin material (transparent or translucent). Great for underwear, but somewhat revealing for outdoor use. Don't get me wrong...they are great to wear for running on hot days though, and since I run on trails I'm not too concerned about 'offending' anyone. I'm giving them 4 stars, assuming I should have known they were made of such light fabric. But if you are looking for an inexpensive running jersey (as I was), these may not be what you are looking for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OluKai Nohea Mesh Shoe - Men's; Brand: OLUKAI; Review: Came across these while looking for slippers and they are wonderful. Mesh is breathable, and shoe is super comfortable. Manufacturer really paid very close attention to covering all potentially abrasive edges, so these are perfect for bare feet. I got the size 12 (my feet are 11.5 US), since others reported they run a bit small, but wondering if the 11.5 might have actually been correct for me. They are a bit loose, but don't fall off when walking, and since I'm using them as slippers, I'm happy with how easily they come on and off my feet. Most people report the factory insole is really great too, but it wasn't quite enough support in my case. Since my Superfeet insoles are significantly thinner than the stock insole that came with the shoe, that also explains why they are a bit looser on my feet. The stock insoles are very shock-absorbant, and are a critical part of the overall shoe design. If I were using them for outside, I'd probably use the stock insoles and make use of amazon's return policy and try the 11.5 size. Still very satisfied with the materials and workmanship, so giving it 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City Threads Girls' 2-Pack Boyshorts Underwear Bloomers for Play and Under Dresses Made in USA; Brand: City Threads; Review: Kid loves it, and good quality construction.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEE Men's Dungarees New Belted Wyoming Cargo Short; Brand: ; Review: Nice collections of features...though 'phone' pocket has not been updated for the larger smart phone sizes. Otherwise good product and robustly constructed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Classic Fit Perfect Short D3; Brand: ; Review: Great pair of shorts...comfortable and fit correctly for my 38" waist; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SHIMANO SHMT34B MultiUse/Touring Shoe Men's Mountain Bike; Brand: SHIMANO; Review: Got these in size 46 which fit my 11.5 US feet perfectly. This is a ruggedly built shoe, with sturdy uppers and durable sole that offered really good grip, even on wet rock and soil. I actually bought these sight-unseen to use while mountain biking at Hartland Park in Victoria BC, which was a bit risky, since anyone who's been there knows there are some serious trails with many hike-a-bike sections. The shoe performed flawlessly for me; they clipped in easily (Shimano SPD clips) on inclines, and gave sure-footed support when I stepped off the bike. As someone else noted, the cut around the ankle is a bit high, but I had thick socks on, so I didn't get any blisters even after three 1hr rides over three consecutive days. These shoes gripped all surfaces really well, which made for more confident dismounts on steep descents. On uphill hike sections, they stayed on my feet and had a sufficiently flexible sole that didn't tire my feet. A superb value for the money. I like these so much I'm going to get another pair for my road bike, because they are really comfy for walking around; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Victoria Inn; City: Durham County Durham England; Review: went for a few days away on spec, once we had parked car went to find tourist information centre what lovely helpful people they were to start with the girl recommened the victoria hotel to us as it was in our price range she rang up to see if there were any vacancies what a treat we had when we arrived we had a four poster bed with ensuite in room a garage where we could put the car so as it was safe for the time we were up there & what friendly staff nothing was to much trouble & the breakfasts were beautiful as much as you could eat & drink & the pub has a really nice friendly welcome & atmosphere it has no juke box or any mod cons but none needed as it was packed out every evening we were there which was mid week .{ To Michael & all staff if you r reading this thankyou for making our stay so homely and friendly this is from the cheeky couple in the four poster room end may 2011 you know who we are} will see you all again soon keep up the good work; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Isle Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: lovely hotel ,we had a massive bedroom with all anyone could ever need, evening meal & breakfast lovely ,Swimming pool, massage pool, & steam room all excellent although you have to pay 3euro for a swimming cap if you have do not got one with you as it is compulsory in this hotel to have one . The down side is that it is at the side of a motorway very noisy & about half an hour from Dublin city centre ,it is impossible to go out from the complex. you have a long way to walk to some of the rooms even after getting off the lift this is how the hotel is set out but not very good for people whose mobility is poor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Isle Hotel Conference Leisure; City: Clondalkin County Dublin; Review: lovely hotel ,we had a massive bedroom with all anyone could ever need, evening meal & breakfast lovely ,Swimming pool, massage pool, & steam room all excellent although you have to pay 3euro for a swimming cap if you have do not got one with you as it is compulsory in this hotel to have one . The down side is that it is at the side of a motorway very noisy & about half an hour from Dublin city centre ,it is impossible to go out from the complex. you have a long way to walk to some of the rooms even after getting off the lift this is how the hotel is set out but not very good for people whose mobility is poor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Berwick; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: It is quite a long way to the centre of Blackpool from here, but by getting a pass for the trams/bus for 3 days as advised by Eddie this is not a problem. Eddie & Yvonne are very welcoming this is our first time staying with them & couldn't fault the hospitality nothing is to much trouble, the cleanliness of the rooms, & the award winning breakfast is wonderful , it is a real gem not many around like this anymore.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carden Park Hotel; City: Broxton Chester Cheshire England; Review: recently stayed here for works conference, bedroom very big it had two double beds tea/coffee making facilities, table & 2 comfortable chairs, computer desk & chair, fridge,etc en suite bathroom with shower over the bath, very clean, lovely grounds, food delicious it was a shame not to have enough time to use all the facilities.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dutchman Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: this is our first time here, Julie very helpful & informative , we arrived before our room was ready but she let us leave the car on the premises in the free car parking at the back, it is safe but not a lot of it . we had a sea view double room which was a little small but had everything we needed & was clean . Breakfast was full English buffet style no need to go hungry you could have as much as you want & was nice. nothing to much trouble for her. it is well situated as well between central & south piers. Thank you I think we will be back .; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Dim Sum of All Things; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Wong Keltner Page; Review: I would normally support my asian sistas but The Dim Sum of All Things was pretty hard to swallow. Yes, Mrs. Wong-Kelter has exceptional writing skills being a 4th grade Spelling Bee champ and all. But I did not like her main character, Lindsey, a narrowminded, judgmental, hypocritical, self-aborbed 20 something receptionist who spends much of her days obsessing over her so-called "Hoarders" (white boys with asian fetish) when she herself is a Hoarder of all things white including boys. She even has the audacity to be angry with Michael (her 1/4 chinese, white boy crush) for his "lack of cultural knowledge and self-admitted distance from his partial Asianness" (256) while poor little Lindsey finds it hard to escape her Asian identity and has spent her whole life trying not to fit the typical Asian stereotype. If you want a coming of age chick lit, this is not it. Lindsey still has alot to of learning to do. If you want a juicy romance. Forget it. Her relationship with Michael is slow to develop, then ends abruptly. We still don't know much about him. The only plus is there's no doubt the author is funny and great with words but bottom line there was NO PLOT whatsoever!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Dim Sum of All Things; Author: Visit Amazon's Kim Wong Keltner Page; Review: I would normally support my asian sistas but The Dim Sum of All Things was pretty hard to swallow. Yes, Mrs. Wong-Kelter has exceptional writing skills being a 4th grade Spelling Bee champ and all. But I did not like her main character, Lindsey, a narrowminded, judgmental, hypocritical, self-aborbed 20 something receptionist who spends much of her days obsessing over her so-called "Hoarders" (white boys with asian fetish) when she herself is a Hoarder of all things white including boys. She even has the audacity to be angry with Michael (her 1/4 chinese, white boy crush) for his "lack of cultural knowledge and self-admitted distance from his partial Asianness" (256) while poor little Lindsey finds it hard to escape her Asian identity and has spent her whole life trying not to fit the typical Asian stereotype. If you want a coming of age chick lit, this is not it. Lindsey still has alot to of learning to do. If you want a juicy romance. Forget it. Her relationship with Michael is slow to develop, then ends abruptly. We still don't know much about him. The only plus is there's no doubt the author is funny and great with words but bottom line there was NO PLOT whatsoever!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sis Boom Bah; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Heller Page; Review: Another fun read by Jane Heller. This book follows the typical Jane Heller formula: heroine is a likeable, smart, successful woman who discovers new love when least expected. Story is fast paced and filled with witty repertoire. There are scumbag men involved in illegal dealings. Heroine outsmarts everyone and saves the day. Endings are tad unbelievable but story leaves you feeling all warm inside. The end. Not the best book from Heller but still, all Heller fans will be delighted with this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Undomestic Goddess: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Sophie Kinsella Page; Review: I'm not a fan of Kinsella's usually ditzy female characters but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Samantha is a top-notch lawyer at a prestigious firm who makes a mistake for the first time ever. In desperation, she flees the city and becomes a blue-ribbon housekeeper (unbelievable) and falls for the gardener, leaving behind her overachieving family and dream of making partner at the firm SPOILER: While on exodus, she discovers a scandal that's big enough to win back her job and fulfill her dream. Now she must choose between her career, complete with a budding romance to a fellow lawyer or her new life in the countryside with her new love. 1 star for believability but hey, its just chick lit. So overall 4 stars for its warm, fairytale ending and strong heroine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy for You; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Crusie Page; Review: This is my 3rd Crusie book and I had just finished Fast Women which I really liked. As I started getting into this book, it felt like deja vu. Quinn and her ratdog was like Nel and her Sugarpie. Darla was another Suzie from Fast Women. Both stories took place in small towns where everyone was somehow connected. Darla and Quinn both looking for that "zing" in their life, the passion they both needed. Like other reviewers, I actually liked Darla more than Quinn. But I have yet to finish this book. In most Crusie books, I think the supporting characters are actually better than the main heroine. So 2 stars because of the recycled material. I will continue to read Crusie as long as each story is different and unique from the last.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fast Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Crusie Page; Review: I loved this book because of the great cast of characters: Nel, Riley, Gabe and Suzie. The plot was pretty slow to unravel, i.e the romance between Nel and Gabe and Riley and Suzie. And I didn't care much for the mystery. But the characters definitely made this book a joy to read. They were so funny, genuine and lovable. The book also deals with the issue of marriage and divorce and what it takes to make a marriage last. Overall, the story dragged alittle but I would give it 4 stars for the characters alone. I absolutely loved them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: DMT D3EFC 3-inch Dia-Sharp Sharpener, Credit Card Sized- Extra-Fine, Fine and Coarse Diamond -Set of 3; Brand: DMT (Diamond Machining Technology); Review: Bit small for serious work, but great for touchups in the field or whenever. Can also be used for small edges, where a full size stone would not work; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 12-404 No. 4 Adjustable Bench Plane with 2-Inch Cutter; Brand: Stanley; Review: Good plane; Does not have the fit and finish of some of their higher end models, but still works great Nice solid feel, blade was received sharp; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drake Off Road 1745D Hose Clamp Pliers Set - 2 Piece; Brand: Drake Off Road; Review: Great tool to have on the rare occasion when you need it; Much easier and safer than trying to use pliers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 4950 1/2-Inch Drive Lug Nut Service Tool Flip Impact Socket Set, Inch/Metric, 4-Piece; Brand: TEKTON; Review: Good set to leave in your car along with a 1/2" breaker bar Great for occasional use or for the home mechanic; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunter Safety System Reflective Lifeline System; Brand: Hunter Safety System; Review: Works as advertised. Great for permanent stands. Makes climbing the tree safe and quick. Once setup, click your harness loop onto the big clip, lock it down and start climbing. Slide the prussic knot up as you ascend . much quicker than traditional tree rope and makes it so easy to use, you don't mind using it every time (as you should); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stanley 12-920 6-1/4-Inch Contractor Grade Block Plane; Brand: Stanley; Review: Very nice small sized handplane; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OEMTOOLS 25886 6-24V Circuit Tester; Brand: OEMTOOLS; Review: Good affordable tester; The red light makes it easier to see Nice sharp tip (with protector) for pinpoint accuracy of components; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Motel Carnarvon; City: Roma Queensland; Review: We spent the night in a self contained room, which provided hotplates, microwave and full sized fridge. The facilities were very good, everything was clean and room soundproof. You can see the pride the owners have in their premises. I have no hesitation in recommending people stay here. My wife and I definitely will again the next time we are in Roma.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smart Stayzzz Inns; City: Clermont Queensland; Review: We stayed here for two nights and were impressed with the modern facilities. Everything was clean and tidy. A bbq is provided as well, allowing you to cook your own meals, which we did. The staff were friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Discovery Parks Harrington; City: Harrington New South Wales; Review: Booked a studio cabin and were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to two bedroom cabin. The cabin was clean and tidy, with a comfy bed. The park was tidy with good pool facilities. The park also provides complimentary dvd hire during office hours. We enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BIG4 Nambucca Beach Holiday Park; City: Nambucca Heads New South Wales; Review: Stayed one night in a two bedroom beach hut on a trip to Sydney. The hut was clean and comfortable, providing a good night sleep. The park is tidy and the staff helpful. The beach is a short stroll from the park, with plenty of space to enjoy the sand and water. Would happily stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smoky Cape Lighthouse Bed Breakfast Cottages; City: Arakoon New South Wales; Review: We spent 4 nights in the care of Pat and Wendy. They are wonderful hosts who take absolute pride in their establishment. The hospitality was great and nothing was too difficult. This stay gave us a brief glimpse into a by-gone era of lighthouse keeping. Leave your technology behind and enjoy nature.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coconut Grove Apartments; City: Port Douglas Queensland; Review: We stayed in a three bedroom terrace apartment for a week on our honeymoon and cannot find fault with the establishment or staff. The apartment is very well kept with everything you could need to either cater for yourself or just relax. The plunge pool and spa are wonderful to have. It was our first visit here but definitely will not be our last. A special thnak you to Nicky for always being happy, friendly and helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Surfers Paradise Residences; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: We stayed one night in a two bedroom residents on the 32nd floor. The room and hotel facilities are modern and comfortable. The views of the beach and southern Gold Coast are great. I was surprised and disappointed with the amount of noise we could hear from the night clubs below and from within the building itself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Park Tower a Luxury Collection Hotel Buenos Aires; City: Buenos Aires Capital Federal District; Review: We stayed for 2 nights in a deluxe room on the 4th floor facing the square. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The restaurant on the 2nd floor was elegant and provided a good spread of food for breakfast. The staff were always very accommodating and helpful, no request was too difficult and given that we do not speak any Spanish, muchly appreciated. The property is located close to the port and centrally located to the city centre. We would highly recommend staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Lasko 4900 Pro-Performance High Velocity Utility Fan-Features Pivoting Blower and Built-in Outlets; Brand: Lasko; Review: Great product. It does its job very well. It works best when used in conjunction with the air condition system.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SoftHeat by Perfect Fit | Ultra Soft Plush Electric Heated Warming Blanket with Safe & Warm Low-Voltage Technology (Queen,; Brand: Perfect Fit; Review: This blanket really does work well and will keep you warm and comfortable all night even if you turn the house heat completely off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vented Microwave Cover – British Made - Food Cover Splatter Guard - Saves Energy - High Temperature Polycarbonate; Brand: San Sero; Review: The cover is a bit costly however, it really does work better than any other covers I have used in the past and I have used many. It won't melt, cleans easy and seals food very well so it gets hot in shorter time. If you have the money it is worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Home Fashion Non-Adhesive Frosted Privacy Window Film - Carbon - 3 ft x 6.5 ft (1 Roll); Brand: Best Home Fashion; Review: Very easy to install and replaces the blinds giving the room the appearance of being larger.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seal'In Nestable Food Storage Vacuum Containers - Set of 4 - Vacuum Sealed, Microwavable and Dishwasher Safe; Brand: Seal'In; Review: It really works and does a fantastic job serving two purposes. Storage and Marinating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Contos Eróticos do Velho Testamento; Author: Deana Barroqueiro; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Eu senti a necessidade de ler algo totalmente original por parte da autora. Li estes contos com um misto de interesse, pois ja conhecia algumas das "passagens biblicas" e isso me despertara uma necessidade em reve-las de uma forma ainda mais carnal e ate "proibida", e, contraditoriamente, nao sentindo toda a satisfacao por ler passagens ja conhecidas, por nao amar "fanfics" biblicas, ou de qualquer especie. Por fim, pode parecer estranho apos o comentario acima: recomendo a leitura, que ja vale pela criatividade e atrevimento.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O que é Vida? O aspecto físico da célula viva, seguido de Mente e Matéria, e Fragmentos Autobiográficos; Author: Erwin Schrodinger; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Grande pensador, acima de tudo! Mas me perdoe, Erwin Schrodinger, por mais que seja considerado um escrito para leigos, admito grande ignorancia e uma necessidade urgente de me aprofundar nao somente nas ciencias e filosofia, mas buscar no futuro reler tal obra e aprecia-la com - pelo que noto nas avaliacoes e comentarios - justo merecimento. Em todo caso introduziu temas e problemas (como biologia quantica) que me despertaram curiosidade e pude ver um caminho para nossa biologia molecular. Destaco principalmente os capitulos "A EVIDENCIA DA MECANICA QUANTICA", "ORDEM, DESORDEM E ENTROPIA" e "O FUTURO DA COMPREENSAO".; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Laços de Família; Author: Clarice Lispector; Genres: children, fiction; Review: Comecei isoladamente com um audiobook de "O Bufalo". Fiquei incomodado, tanto pela historia como pelo tipo de escrita. Agora iniciei pelo inicio: "Devaneio e Embriaguez de uma Rapariga": fiquei um tanto atordoado, agora tambem por conta do lexico. Busquei na internet explicacoes para complementar o que havia entendido, ou o que pensava ter entendido e entao pude compreender a magnitude deste conto. Parti entao para "Amor" e a linguagem ja era mais familiar, mas as entrelinhas continuavam tao carregadas quanto... foi preciso buscar outras interpretacoes, mas notei que eu ja comecara a entender melhor sua forma de escrever... e assim continuei, me deliciando. Por fim terminei essa que fora uma das leituras que mais expuseram minha ignorancia sobre a Literatura e suas "artimanhas", no qual os melhores contos, em minha opiniao, estao presentes principalmente no inicio do livro. A epifania das protagonistas mulheres sao de longe as melhores e mais tocantes e, mesmo nao sendo nenhum bom leitor, me lembrou um tanto de Dostoievski e Kafka, porem explorando o lado feminino sob otima tambem feminina.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Ordem do Discurso. Aula inaugural no Collège de France, pronunciada em 2 de dezembro de 1970; Author: Michel Foucault; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: A leitura deste material foi uma verdadeira aventura. Uma aventura por nao ter tido qualquer preparacao previa sobre o assunto, mas tambem por tamanha inteligencia e perspicacia que pude encontrar nestas palavras de Foucault. Reconheco porem que nem tudo me pareceu claro. Ainda mantenho a venda da ignorancia, mas que nao e negra, permitindo compreender, em partes, o que ocorrera aqui. A ignorancia, no entanto, nao e a unica barreira: cabe alguma culpa a edicao lida, um ebook, compartilhado de bom grado, mas que possuia alguns erros perniciosos ao pleno entendimento. Necessito fazer novas leituras e em versoes mais fieis.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Transmetropolitan, Vol. 2: Tesão Pela Vida (Transmetropolitan #2); Author: Warren Ellis; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Tao anormal quanto o primeiro volume, angustia por nos fazer viver, por um instante, naquele mundo imaginativo dominado por feeds de noticias, alienacao, pessoas sem personalidade que de alguma forma tentar ser multiculturais e super antenadas. Um mundo que exala urina e todo e qualquer tipo de secrecoes. Porem, diferentemente do primeiro, apresenta momentos mais densos, que realmente tocam e te fazem pensar: "mas que bosta de vida". E ai que entra a genialidade em utilizar isso, revertendo pontualmente em gozos morbido-comicos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: História da Riqueza do Homem; Author: Leo Huberman; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Foi um aprendizado entender um pouco (muito) de economia atraves de uma visao historica, e de historia atraves de uma visao economica. Comeca no feudalismo, capitalismo e termina no comunismo (o livro e de 1936 e a URSS ainda jovem...). E recheado de referencias pesquisaveis, e isso e um diferencial!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A metamorfose de Lucius; Author: Milo Manara; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Nao conheco nada sobre Milo Manara (bom, se sei algo, esse algo esta na minibiografia e entrevista que integram a versao em portugues dessa obra), tao pouco sobre quadrinhos eroticos, mas foi uma experiencia interessante, sendo "interessante" algo relativo a "novo", "estranho", e nao realmente a "maravilhoso". Nao sei dizer, porem, se se trata de um choque, haja vista ja filmes nacionais como Onibus da Suruba de Sady Baby do qual tive contato anos atras, mas sim de um sentimento estranho que nao encontro uma palavra suficientemente boa que defina. No entanto, e inegavel a qualidade estampada pelo lapis e pelo pincel, alem de alguma dose de surpresa, mesmo numa historia "reaproveitada". Mas preciso ler outras obras de Manara.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Canudos: Diário de uma Expedição; Author: Euclides da Cunha; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Termino a leitura do diario de Euclides da Cunha que, nesta versao da Martin Claret, inclui nos rodapes telegramas enviados ao O Estado de S. Paulo. Estranhei o findar e apos busca na internet descobri e relembrei que Euclides nao esteve presente ao final da guerra. Termino a leitura do essencial com admiracao ao escritor, mas com ceticismo quanto a veracidade de certas informacoes, que devem ser reveladas e melhor explanadas em Os Sertoes e em obras de outros autores da epoca. E admiravel a forma como Euclides descreve a geografia e vegetacao do sertao. E o que lemos na apresentacao e que resumo aqui: Euclides e cientifico, mas poeta acima de tudo. Eu poderia ainda elogiar a descricao das cidades e do povo, mas aqui cabe uma ressalva: em momentos a gente se deixa levar pela beleza de suas palavras, enquanto que em outros ficamos estarrecidos com um certo preconceito - caracteristicas essa que podemos "passar um pano" e dizer algo como "comum a epoca". Por ser um diario a leitura e um tanto enfadonha e evidencia a repetitividade, sobretudo porque insisti em ler todos os telegramas presentes nos rodapes, mas e uma aula de escrita, de sensibilidade poetica, espirito cientifico e de respeito ao Brasil que todo brasileiro deveria ter contato um dia. Apesar disto, em certos momentos, rebaixa tanto os jaguncos a um nivel de sub-humanos que "guerreiam apenas por serem fanaticos religiosos" e engrandece os militares e a Republica como entidades inquestionaveis que me causaram um certo desconforto, como se fosse apenas uma luta entre o bem contra o mal, sem se aprofundar no contexto que originou tudo isso - ainda que a metodologia de Antonio Conselheiro e seus seguidores fossem consideradas incompativeis com um mundo civilizado. Ainda sobre o aspecto poetico e cientifico, o que deveria ser enfadonho passa a ser atrativo: as descricoes geologicas, geograficas, climaticas, zoologicas e botanicas sobre o sertao - e ainda inclui-se as descricoes etnicas, mas neste caso e bom termos cautela. Um documento para se conhecer o sertao e seu povo de 1896.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Arte Da Guerra: Os Treze Capítulos Originais; Author: Sun Tzu; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Um material interessante, interessante mesmo, mas jamais o faria de "Biblia", pois por mais que se adapte e abrande, em geral continua agressivo para ser usado no dia a dia. Mas devo dizer que possui algumas dicas muito boas que podem ser empregadas na vida, inclusive em momentos mais complicados... basta saber filtrar. Nao cabe julgamento por ser um guia para guerras, e ate digo que o autor demonstra grande sagacidade para este contexto (se eu fosse um general, certamente o leria com severo apreco). O problema esta muito mais em como o livro pode ser utilizado.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Mundo Assombrado Pelos Demônios - A ciência vista como uma vela no escuro; Author: Carl Sagan; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Primeira vez que optei por ouvir um livro inteiro ao inves de le-lo: tive imenso prazer, porque o audiobook que encontrei tem uma narracao otima (mesmo que nao seja 100% perfeita), somado a capacidade entusiasmadora de Carl Sagan em divulgar a ciencia, combater as pseudociencias e alertar sobre a importancia do pensamento cetico e critico, sendo, porem, incrivelmente respeitoso para com as religioes e crencas individuais dos seres humanos. E um guia para a vida.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Fim da Eternidade; Author: Isaac Asimov; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: O Fim da Eternidade de Isaac Asimov. Obra maravilhosa que nao apenas agrada aos que gostam de ficcao cientifica por trazer elementos futuristas ou meramente especulativos, mas por encaixar inovacoes tecnologicas, conceitos (semi)cientificos e palavras super hi-techs de forma realmente convincente numa historia realmente hipnotizante. Esses elementos nao possuem apenas um papel gratuito, mesmo quando usados apenas para "enfeitar" certos trechos da narracao. Pensei que poderia me perder no meio de tais ideias sobre viagens no tempo, alem de outras coisas imateriais, mas mesmo que me veja relendo certas partes, a leitura foi formidavelmente acolhedora. Foi o meu primeiro contato com os livros de Asimov. Se pudesse, viajaria "aoutrora" no tempo e deixaria instrucoes para o EU daquela Realidade se dedicar a tudo que este homem ja escreveu, afim de realmente nao "perder tempo"... Mas como um mero Tempista, so me resta me dedicar no Agora.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Os Irmãos Karamázov; Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Finalmente terminado... mas a resenha ficara para depois :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toda Poesia; Author: Paulo Leminski; Genres: non-fiction, poetry; Review: Poeta e malandro, poeta-marginal, Paulo Leminski descarrega sobre o papel branco toda uma lucidez que, nos primeiros instantes (e mesmo instantes posteriores), embaralha a vista, embaralha a mente com este jogo de palavras. Outras vezes, porem, Leminski pega mais leve e torna alguns de seus poemas prontos para partilha - compartilha: "rumo ao sumo Disfarca, tem gente olhando. Uns, olham pro alto, cometas, luas, galaxias. Outros, olham de banda, lunetas, luares, sintaxes. De frente ou de lado, sempre tem gente olhando, olhando ou sendo olhado. Outros olham para baixo, procurando algum vestigio do tempo que a gente acha, em busca do espaco perdido. Raros olham para dentro, ja que dentro nao tem nada. Apenas um peso imenso, a alma, esse conto de fada."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Azincourt; Author: Bernard Cornwell; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Talvez eu faca uma resenha melhor em breve, mas fica aqui minha satisfacao a esta obra de Bernard Cornwell. Otima narracao, riqueza de detalhes sobre epicas batalhas e os pesares de uma guerra, mesmo antes dessa acontecer. Naturalidade ao descrever acontecimentos e ficcao sobre a chamada Era Medieval, com seus problemas, ignorancias e, ao mesmo tempo, beleza, honra e poesia. Cornwell nao erra nem na construcao, apresentacao e utilizacao dos personagens: Os protagonistas e coprotagonistas sao rapidamente abracados, enquanto que os secundarios, bastante interessantes, sao utilizados de forma a aferventar a historia e as tensoes. Bom inicio, meio e fim.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Condenado; Author: Bernard Cornwell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Um bom livro, mas nao otimo como Azincourt - minha primeira experiencia com Bernard Cornwell. A historia e boa, assim como os personagens atraem, mas voce nao anseia por desfechos como em Azincourt, e nem se apega profundamente aos personagens. Contudo Cornwell sabe contar uma boa historia em cima de fragmentos historicos, e isso e inegavel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Pequeno Príncipe; Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Dei-me, como presente de dias das criancas, a leitura deste livro, o qual todos falam mas que nunca havia sequer foleado. Deve ser extremamente cliche dizer que se tornou eternamente responsavel por esta obra, pois tendo ela lhe cativado. Mas se essa e a verdade, ela deve ser dita.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broquéis; Author: Cruz e Sousa; Genres: poetry; Review: Deliciei-me com Broqueis (1893 - dominio publico), de Cruz e Sousa. Nao sou entendedor de poesias/poemas, mas essa corrente, o "simbolismo", despertou a atencao. Sao 54 poesias nesse livro, mas levei 3 dias lendo e relendo, absorvendo ao maximo cada linha.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Liga dos Fantoches; Author: Guilherme Passos; Genres: fiction; Review: Nao tecerei linhas e linhas de elogios, visto que os comentarios anteriores ja expuseram o que achei do conto. Destaco somente a mudanca de atencao que o Guilherme Passos criou, mas que evito comentar, ja que em um conto toda meia palavra e spoiler :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coraline; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Alem de uma obvia alusao ao conto Alice: Aventuras de Alice no Pais das Maravilhas & Atraves do espelho e o que Alice encontrou por la, Coraline induziu-me inevitavelmente para o mundo aterrorizante de Silent Hill e, igualmente, para o mais novo hype televisivo chamado Stranger Things, com essa dimensao "Upside Down" - basicamente uma versao mais macabra da realidade. Neil Gaiman conseguiu compor algo leve, aventuresco, e ainda assim aterrorizante. E uma leitura deliciosa, principalmente por termos uma crianca como protagonista, uma verdadeira exploradora, algo que de alguma forma, seja voce crianca, adolescente ou adulto, quase sempre se identifica. Coraline (e nao Caroline!), e mais uma personagem feminina memoravel numa historia de aventura bizarra, excelente para quem gosta de classicos como Labirinto - A magia do tempo (com David Bowie e Jennifer Connelly), Magico de Oz, Alice no Pais das Maravilhas, o nao tao velho assim Labirinto do Fauno (de Guillermo del Toro) e, agora, a Eleven de Stranger Things (apreensivo com a segunda temporada).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Schroedinger Show; Author: Carlos Orsi; Genres: fiction; Review: Emprestou um assunto complexo e foi criativo, simples e divertido.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Torre das Almas; Author: Eduardo Spohr; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Esse spin-off me chamou a atencao, com certeza lerei o livro A Batalha do Apocalipse.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A História e Suas Epidemias: A Convivência do Homem com os Microorganismos; Author: Stefan Cunha Ujvari; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Stefan Cunha Ujvari nos apresenta as epidemias num contexto historico (ou a historia num contexto epidemiologico) de forma leve, permitindo a leitura de um assunto tao especifico de maneira simples e acessivel a qualquer pessoa. A linguagem e mais direta, nao espere por algo bem humorado, como se ve em varios livros atuais, mas sim um texto sem rodeios que trata das epidemias desde a antiguidade (ate onde foi possivel a historia e arqueologia contar) ate tempos recentes, com as cartas contendo anthrax (o livro e de 2003) - o que faz dele um otimo material de consulta. E um livro que tenta abranger os relatos sobre as ocorrencias de grandes e/ou importantes epidemias e pandemias durante toda a historia da humanidade e em nivel global. E acredito que conseguiu. Ainda assim, mesmo partindo dessa premissa, cabe aqui elogios as varias paginas dedicadas as doencas que afligiram a America do Sul. Foi uma chance de reler a historia do Brasil (de seus indigenas, negros escravos, portugueses e imigrantes) e dos paises vizinhos pensando numa perspectiva um pouco diferente e alem do abordado nas escolas. O livro traz bastante informacao, datas e numeros sobre as doencas, numero de acometidos e mortes que as epidemias custaram ao Brasil, incluindo nomes das principais instituicoes, cidades, medicos e sanitaristas envolvidos. Ujvari entrega para nos um livro que nao necessariamente te faz ter vontade de ler novamente em breve; realmente, como disse antes, o autor e direto e a intencao do material e realmente mostrar quais, como e onde surgiram as doencas, nao havendo um envolvimento dele na obra (tirando talvez uns dois ou tres momentos no qual notamos sua opiniao pessoal). Assim sendo, temos aqui um bom livro, principalmente para eventuais consultas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Capote; Author: Nikolai Gogol; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: A combinacao entre a simplicidade literaria e a cultura russa presente neste conto e um convite a leitura de outras obras de Nikolai Gogol e de seus convizinhos. O que me encabula e que a copia lida nao era de boa qualidade. Mas temos que tirar algo bom disso: terei de rever o conto numa edicao fiel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Revolução dos Bichos; Author: George Orwell; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Sera que se eu tivesse lido esse livro na minha adolescencia eu teria evitado certos comportamentos? Nao sei, o tipo de livro e o momento em que lemos podem resultar em experiencias diferentes em cada um de nos, mas penso se nao teria aprendido a enxergar melhor certas coisas nessa vida apos a leitura de A Revolucao dos Bichos. E tao bom quanto a historia em si sao os dois prefacios.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biologia, Ciência Única - Reflexões sobre a autonomia de uma disciplina científica; Author: Ernst W. Mayr; Genres: non-fiction; Review: E o meu primeiro contato com um livro do Ernst W. Mayr e acredito ter tido sorte, ja que temos aqui uma especie de compilados de seus ensaios, que funcionam tanto como revisao de textos presentes em obras anteriores, como mesmo um convite a essas obras, inclusive pelo autor se referir a muitas delas como analises mais profundas sobre certos temas apresentados em Biologia, Ciencia Unica - Reflexoes sobre a autonomia de uma disciplina cientifica. Embora sejam ensaios, tratando principalmente sobre evolucao e filosofia da biologia, e partindo da cabeca de um cientista cunhado como o "Darwin do seculo XX", cada capitulo consegue transmitir, atraves de uma linguagem simples e acessivel, conhecimento historico, reflexoes sobre a biologia e sua posicao nos contextos cientifico e filosofico e ainda uma revisao superficial, mas concreta, sobre os componentes da Teoria da Evolucao, ou melhor, Teorias da Evolucao. A escrita de Ernst realmente me surpreendeu e eu so posso ver esse livro como um otimo divulgador cientifico e um roteiro para uma aula mais bem elaborada sobre as ideias de Darwin, acrescentando um pouco mais de historia e, estreando uma abordagem mais filosofica (nao deve ser comum um professor, sobretudo no Brasil, que de algum espaco para uma visao mais filosofica sobre o assunto, ou mesmo que atenda mais a necessidade da questao historica, que normalmente e passada de forma muito "mecanica", preocupando-se basicamente com um sequencialismo de eventos importantes - ao mesmo tempo e exigir muito de um professor com um cronograma tao apertado). Seria interessantissimo que se ensinasse, desde as series primarias, que o mundo esta sempre se modificando. Nao falo necessariamente em ensinar evolucao, mas acho que abrimos mais a cabeca quando pensamos que existe uma historia do universo, uma historia da Terra, uma historia da vida, uma historia do homem. E que como toda historia, ela evolui, ou seja, vai se modificando. E que essa modificacao da origem a elementos quimicos diferentes, planetas diferentes, seres vivos diferentes, culturas diferentes. Pois e, veja como esse assunto e libertador, estou simplesmente voando. Apesar de toda acessibilidade, ainda assim me senti encurralado no capitulo 10, "Um outro olhar sobre o problema da especie". Um dos capitulos mais longos e, no meu caso, o mais complicado. Alem das questoes sobre filosofia da biologia, evolucao, selecao natural, definicao de especie, e outros, Mayr encerra sua obra com um topico mais especulativo sobre a historia natural da evolucao humana, referindo-se a atual precariedade do registro fossil (cap. 11 - A origem dos seres humanos), e outro mais incredulo e mesmo critico sobre as propostas e gastos com a busca de vida inteligente (ou mesmo de vida simples) fora da Terra (cap.12 - Estamos sozinhos neste vasto universo?). Sobre este ultimo, Ernst separa os fisicos e astronomos como otimistas e biologos como pessimistas... bom, nao sei quanto aos grandes biologos, mas tenho notado muito otimismo nas redes sociais dos biologos em relacao a possibilidade de vida simples no Universo. Com relacao a vida inteligente, noto que realmente nao existe tanto anseio, mesmo que em geral apoiem, ou ao menos; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contos para Velhos; Author: Olavo Bilac; Genres: poetry, fiction; Review: Gostei de alguns contos, outros nem tanto, e um ou outro praticamente nada. Mas e interessante serem contos e poemas com intensoes de "causos", alguns beirando piadocas, numa mistura de linguagem coloquial e culta. A biografia de Olavo Bilac e interessantissima, mas acredito ter errado o pe na escolha de uma obra para conhece-lo. Portanto, em seguida escolherei algo mais representativo do autor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duas Narrativas Fantásticas: A Dócil e O Sonho de Um Homem Ridículo; Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Ja havia lido a primeira narrativa numa edicao diferente e contendo apenas ela (Uma Criatura Docil), e embora seja excelente, pulei diretamente para a segunda historia. O Sonho de Um Homem Ridiculo se distingue de outras obras que li de Fyodor Dostoyevsky (ainda tenho um contato minimo com seu trabalho) por conter um final mais, digamos assim, animador, e nao aquela melancolia absurda que tende a fazer parte quase que inteiramente de todo o desenvolvimento de suas historias (das historias que li), com finais nao muito animadores. Inclusive isso fica bastante claro se comparado ao proprio romance A Docil. Assim sendo, acabei me apegando mais ao inicio da narrativa, mesmo tendo adorado o desfecho. Em tempo, uma questao me chamou grande atencao: "Por exemplo, ocorreu-me de repente a estranha consideracao de que, se eu vivesse antes na lua, ou em Marte, e la cometesse o ato mais canalha e mais desonesto que se possa imaginar, e la fosse achincalhado e desonrado como so se pode sentir e imaginar as vezes dormindo, num pesadelo, e se, vindo parar depois na terra, eu continuasse a ter consciencia do que cometi no outro planeta e, alem disso, soubesse que nunca mais, de jeito nenhum, voltaria para la, entao, olhando a lua da terra--tudo me seria indiferente ou nao? Sentiria vergonha por aquele ato ou nao?"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2016 on Goodreads; Author: Various; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: 2016 foi o ano em que finalmente passei a ler de forma mais ou menos ativa e, principalmente, por vontade e necessidade proprias. Portanto, embora possuisse alguns objetivos, acabei nao tendo a disciplina que gostaria, e dessa forma separar este texto em modalidades de leitura e inutil - quem sabe em 2017! Apesar da nova motivacao, nao foi um ano de leituras realmente interessante. Ainda assim se tratou de uma acao importante. Sobre os livros, tinha em mente a preferencia por autores e classicos brasileiros, consumindo assim seus romances, contos e poesias. O resultado foi um tanto deprimente, mas ao menos puder ler Cruz e Sousa, cujas poesias estao entre as mais fantasticas que ja li; Clarice Lispector, da qual ja sou um fa; Machado de Assis e outros. Tambem tinha outra preferencia: livros que tratassem de ciencia, divulgacao cientifica, sobretudo as Ciencias Biologicas, minha quase area de quase atuacao. O resultado? Chega a ser pior, mas ao menos agora possua uma boa lista de referencias e indicacoes. 2017 so podera ser um ano com bons livros nacionais, estrangeiros e boas obras sobre biologia e filosofia da ciencia. Sobre os livros estrangeiros, gracas aos nomes Nikolai Gogol e, este que tambem virei fa, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, me chamaram atencao para a literatura classica russa. Apesar da pequenissima leitura, e inclusive por algumas obras serem de ligeira leitura, tive uma experiencia diversificada: da ficcao cientifica de Isaac Asimov ao terror de Stephen King; do mundo fantastico de O Pequeno Principe ao ceticismo de Carl Sagan; do Contos Eroticos do Velho Testamento e da perversao do quadrinista Milo Manara, as mulheres retraidas e ignoradas e tao reais de Clarice Lispector; de classicos dramaticos de Dostoyevsky e Franz Kafka a leveza e bom humor de um "guia de sobrevivencia contra alienigenas" criado por um grupo de podcasters brasileiros (Eduardo Spohr, Alexandre Ottoni, Deive Pazos com seu Protocolo Bluehand: Alienigenas).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: O Chamado de Cthulhu e Outros Contos; Author: H.P. Lovecraft; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Apesar do enorme carinho aos contos de terror cosmicos -- a especialidade de H.P. Lovecraft -- talvez o conto que mais me trouxe sensacoes ruins fora O modelo de Pickman, com seu horror proximo do que vemos na mitologia crista, pois trata de seres horrendos mais para o lado "diabolico" do que "cosmico". Outro conto interessantissimo se chama O assombro das trevas, pois voce e tomado pela curiosidade e pelo espirito investigativo daquele que e narrado, Robert Blake, numa historia que mais se aproxima do que se ve em O Chamado de Cthulhu. Aspectos desta obra em particular me parecem reconhecivel em varios filmes - como uma formula exaustivamente replicada - dos quais nenhum nome em especial me vem a mente. Falando no diab..., ops, no Cthulhu e seu chamado, como disse em um review menor, ja havia lido tal conto, mas nao tinha a intencao de pula-lo - encararia os relatos ciclopicos mais uma vez, nem que a tormenta e a loucura me fizessem prisioneiro. So que desta vez eu fiquei com uma pulga atras da orelha, algo que nao havia sequer notado anteriormente. Algo proprio da personalidade, do julgo do autor: impressao minha ou Lovecraft descreve os "mesticos" como as criaturas mais vis da face Terra? Nao e uma acusacao em si, mas parece que, neste conto, nao poupa adjetivos ruins para descreve-los... - aqui cabe a interpretacao, a sensibilidade e a tendencia de cada leitor, mas em outros contos e mesmo cartas, e mais explicito em suas opinioes, que nao se limitam a "pele escura". Alguns contos sao menos impressionaveis, mas bons mesmo assim, porem deixemos as avaliacoes pormenorizadas para alguma Antologia.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Via-Láctea; Author: Olavo Bilac; Genres: poetry; Review: Comentei recentemente que nao fui bem apresentado ao Olavo Bilac por conta de seu Contos para Velhos, obra na qual, tirando algumas prosas e poemas, nao surtiu o efeito esperado em quem tinha uma expectativa alta. Por outro lado, Via-Lactea e quase arrebatadora, um grande poema composto por 35 belos sonetos que atraem novamente meus olhos para Bilac e suas obras ainda nao conhecidas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Forms in Nature; Author: Ernst Haeckel; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: Quem ja usou alguns dos desenhos de Ernst Haeckel em seus slides ou para chamar a atencao da molecada do ensino medio levanta a mao! Ilustracoes simplesmente fantasticas que nao apenas sobreviveram ao tempo, como se adaptaram consideravelmente bem a era da Internet, haja visto que facilmente aparecem nas buscas quando pesquisamos por certos grupos biologicos. Sao trabalhos belissimos, inclusive as referentes aos Batrachia, quelonios e Lacertilia. Outros desenhos hoje parecem mais artisticos do que realmente cientificos, talvez simetricos ate demais, mas nada apaga seus finos tracos.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hugo para principiantes; Author: Laerte; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: Bom passatempo, varias boas sacadas, com direito a algumas subitas gargalhadas. Laerte se apresenta modesto, moderno-sem-o-ser, esta por dentro das coisas, mas pega so o necessario para fazer boas piadas.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy Bebop Characters Collection; Author: Toshihiro Kawamoto; Genres: fiction; Review: Nao sou um conhecedor de mangas ou animes - mesmo tendo me infiltrado neste universo durante um certo periodo da minha vida - mas uma das melhores obras que tive contato foi o famosissimo Cowboy Bebop. E um grande anime, com personagens interessantes, trama fluidissima, um lance meio Space opera e uma ligacao forte com a trilha sonora que e ESPETACULAR. Sim, de tudo o que mais fica guardado na mente e a trilha com seu jazz-fusion, blues e boa dose de experimentalismo por conta da Yoko Kanno e sua banda The Seatbelts. Sobre essa "artbook" eu so pude aproveitar as imagens, pois infelizmente a maioria das informacoes (que parecem ir dos personagens ate a trilha sonora, incluindo referencias) estao em japones, por isso nao tenho como avalia-lo decentemente.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman: A Piada Mortal; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Sem duvidas e uma HQ interessante que tem como foco a loucura, que inclusive suplanta o protagonista Coringa: boa sacada. Confesso, no entanto, que esperava tambem uma historia melhor contada, com detalhes e drama sobre o surgimento do Coringa: comecou forte, mas depois pareceu um tanto preguicoso. Em todo caso a trama e boa, te faz pensar em coisas complexas gracas aqueles discursos do supracitado Joker.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Menino Maluquinho; Author: Ziraldo; Genres: graphic, comics, children, fiction; Review: Os franceses possuem o Pequeno Principe. Nos? O Menino Maluquinho! E porque eu citei a obra francesa? Apenas para causar intriga? Nao! Citei pois ambos os contos possuem uma licoes tao interessantissimas de obvias, mas que costumamos nao enxergar.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Importância do Ato de Ler: em três artigos que se completam; Author: Paulo Freire; Genres: non-fiction; Review: "A SOCIEDADE NOVA - O que e uma sociedade sem exploradores nem explorados? E a sociedade em que nenhum homem, nenhuma mulher, nenhum grupo de pessoas, nenhuma classe explora a forca de trabalho dos outros. E a sociedade em que nao ha privilegios para os que trabalham com a caneta e so obrigacoes para os que trabalham com as maos, nas rocas e nas fabricas. Todos sao trabalhadores a servico do bem de todos.Nao se cria uma sociedade assim da noite para o dia Mas e preciso que o Povo comece a ter na cabeca, hoje, esta forma de sociedade, como Pedro e Antonio tinham na cabeca, antes de derrubar a arvore, a forma do barco que fizeram." Verdade que sou muito alheio a pessoa, ensinamentos e propostas de Paulo Freire, embora saiba quem seja, onde atuou (educacao) e tenha uma vaga nocao do que dizia. Portanto, ate este ponto tenho considerado suas discussoes e ideias de aspectos bastante humanitarios, e isso me agrada. Mas Freire e um homem cuja imagem esta dividida (nao igualmente, mas esta) numa guerra ideologica e por isso sou obrigado a conhecer melhor suas ideias antes de dar qualquer veredito.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On Self-Portrait: Through the Looking-Glass; Author: Yasumasa Morimura; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Habilidade interessante deste Yasumasa Morimura, que nao so domina a fotografia, mas tambem figurinos, cenarios (e eu poderia mesmo dizer encenacao!?), e depois a "montagem" das imagens. As fotos transitam entre a imitacao de pessoas importantes (como Frida Kahlo - ver capa, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Fonda e etc) e coisas mais nonsense.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Medico Doente; Author: Drauzio Varella; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Ouvi novamente o audiolivro enquanto bancava o carpinteiro.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ressurreição; Author: Machado de Assis; Genres: romance; Review: Nao foi a melhor experiencia que tive ao ler Machado de Assis, mas gostei principalmente da licao sobre a malignidade do ciumes e do desfecho que, acredito, nao e muito comum para o genero. Tambem o protagonista Felix, homem complicado e ciumento, lembrou-me de criacoes de Fyodor Dostoyevsky.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hercólobus ou Planeta Vermelho; Author: V.M. Rabolu; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Assim se inicia este livro que, ao meu ver, e uma boa imagem do que costumo me referir como "tragicomico". Apesar de, para muitos, estar mais para "seria comico se nao fosse tragico", confesso que me diverti com as insanidades despejadas neste pequeno livro. Nao vale a pena o desprendimento de energia para analisar tal "obra", mas seguem-se alguns pontos: - Mais um livro que coloca todos os cientistas do mundo como viloes arrogantes, que querem o poder, dominar as massas, tomarem o lugar de "Deus", que encheram a Terra de bomas atomicas e pesticidas (ok, enchemos a Terra de pesticidas e explodimos muitas bombas). O autor, V.M. Rabolu, deixa claro um certo odio mesmo, quase uma apologia ao desprezo para com os cientistas e, claro, tambem sobrou para os "norte-americanos"; - Arrogancia humana, amor pelo dinheiro, EGO, sao a causa disso tudo... o Planeta Vermelho e apenas um tipo de punicao;; - Tanto o tal Planeta Vermelho como todos os demais existentes no Universo possuem sua Humanidade, ou seja, todos sao habitados por seres como nos; - Obviamente que haveria espaco para usar o Continente Perdido, Atlantida, como referencia e para o autor informar aos leitores que ele bate um papo com os extraterrestres via Corpo Astral; - El Nino na verdade e resultado do contato das aguas oceanicas com o centro quente da Terra atraves de fendas causadas por testes atomicos; - Tais testes alimentam criaturas submarinas, ou seja, devem existir Godzillas, Krakens e Kaijus! Por outro lado, tirando os exageros, parte deste receio e justificavel; - Nao so a chegada de Hercolubus trara terror, como, magicamente, doencas nunca antes vistas pela humanidade evoluirao para epidemias; - V. M. Rabolu dedica algumas paginas para descrever os Venusianos e os Marcianos, e aproveita isso para dar um "tapa na cara" dos Terraqueos mesquinhos. PS: Em um determinado momento ele revela sua repugnancia para com o nosso casamento gay, que ele se refere como degeneracao sexual/atrocidades sexuais, algo que nao existe nem em Venus nem em Marte (MAS E CLARO, SEU MALUCO, NAO TEM NINGUEM LA!!!) - achei, a principio, que a Gnosis nao tinha problemas com isso, mas depois de pesquisar um pouco descobri que homossexualidade e masturbacao sao coisas aparentemente bem despreziveis nessa seita. - Sabemos que a humanidade e falha, mas a forma como os extraterrestres sao descritos como seres superiores a nos, beira a esquizofrenia... Isso me lembra a mitologia crista (e tantas outras) que tambem coloca os seres celestes como perfeitos e os humanos, sempre como miseraveis. Porque, sem haver de fato uma prova, tem-se tanta certeza de que somos os seres mais merdas de todo o imensuravel universo? rs. - Por fim, como era de se esperar, o livro faz apologia a seita... bom, baseado em tudo que descrevi acima, seria loucura da minha parte nao me associar. Nao?? O livro e comico pois parece querer pregar uma peca nos leitores. Sarcastico. Mas nao o e, e por isso soa triste pensar que pessoas podem comprar tal ideia (e provavelmente compraram, sobretudo no final da decada; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed A Presidenc (Wheeler Publishing Large Print Hardcover); Author: Visit Amazon's Bill O'Reilly Page; Review: Best of the Killing books so far; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nighthawk (The NUMA Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Another great Cussler book as usual. Kurt and Joe in another great adventure. Can't wait for the next book to see what they get into.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tom Clancy Point of Contact (A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Maden Page; Review: Another great book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King and Maxwell (King & Maxwell); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: Great story and characters. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Typhoon Fury (The Oregon Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: Great Book!! Action packed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rising Sea (The NUMA Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: It was OK but he has written better. I thought it went a little slower than usual and the characters weren't as good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Adult Star Labs Sweatshirt Crewneck; Brand: Go All Out; Review: I had expected the small to be a bit smaller, but it's OK. Doesn't affect my review. It is also a bit thinner than I expected as well. The quality wasn't as high as I wanted it to be, but it's definitely wearable : ) I look forward to wearing it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gildan G185 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: The hoodie is nice and the shipping came quick. It does run a little large and the material is thin, even tho its lined with fleece. However, I received the wrong color from the seller. I ordered a light pink and received a neon pink. Will update to five stars as soon as we resolve this problem!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Gildan G185 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: The hoodie is nice and the shipping came quick. It does run a little large and the material is thin, even tho its lined with fleece. However, I received the wrong color from the seller. I ordered a light pink and received a neon pink. Will update to five stars as soon as we resolve this problem!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gildan G185 Heavy Blend Adult Hooded Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: The hoodie is nice and the shipping came quick. It does run a little large and the material is thin, even tho its lined with fleece. However, I received the wrong color from the seller. I ordered a light pink and received a neon pink. Will update to five stars as soon as we resolve this problem!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: MXX iPhone SE Clear Case, High-Grade; Brand: MXX; Review: It's been great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horizontal Leather Case Holster for Apple iPhone 5S/ SE/ 5C/; Brand: MyNetDeals; Review: Got this for my little brother. It was exactly what was described.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6S Case,Roybens Luxury 2 in 1 [Air Aluminum Bumper + Acrylic Back; Brand: ROYBENS; Review: Made my phone way to heavy but it was exactly as it was described.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPhone 6 & iPhone 6s Case Vintage Floral, Akna Charming Series High Impact Silicon Cover with Full; Brand: Akna; Review: LOVE the marble look! Fits perfectly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker PowerCore 10000, One of The Smallest and Lightest 10000mAh External Batteries, Ultra-Compact, High-Speed Charging Technology Power Bank for; Brand: Anker; Review: I bought this for my brother. This will be my third Anker product that I've bought and will keep buying them. I love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HX LCD Display Screen Digitizer Assembly Replacement for iPhone 6 4.7 (White); Brand: HX; Review: It met my expectations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
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Title: Casio Genuine Replacement Strap for G Shock Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: The Replacement watch band fits the watch perfectly and is comfortable. It makes the watch look like a brand new one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easy Street Women's Darcy Boot; Brand: Easy Street; Review: I chose this shoe because of the detailing and design and I am pleased with it. The top of the zipper is slightly rough on one foot but that may be the fault of my foot and not the construction of the shoe. I can walk long distances in them without my feet or legs complaining. I would recommend them to a friend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Comfort Sandy Womens Sneaker; Brand: Dr. Comfort; Review: I like the shoes. They are very comfortable and being very pliable,they allow for swelling in my ankles. I do think that more arch support would be a good thing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit-Jeans; Brand: ; Review: These are a gift to my son. He has ordered these jeans before and they always fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: These are a gift to my son. He has ordered these jeans before and they always fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: These are a gift to my son. He has ordered these jeans before and they always fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purse Gummy The ORIGINAL Non Slip Shoulder Bag and Purse Strap Grip Accessory - SET of 6 PIECES Variety; Brand: Purse Gummy; Review: This product solved my problem of having my bag slip off my shoulder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Ideal Pet Products Premium Draft Stopper Pet Door; Brand: Ideal Pet Products; Review: This is a great door, once you get it installed, but it is a real challenge to install...took most of the day. That said, it is a great door and not in the least bit flimsy like the two other pet-doors I purchased that fly open with the slightest breeze. The door that it in faces south and our prevailing winds are from the southeast. I am looking forward to see how it does this winter. The missing 5th star is only because of the difficulty getting it installed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kala Health Calmix for Dogs & Cats, 45 Chewable Calming Tablets. Contains L-Theanine (Suntheanine), Valerian Powder &; Brand: Kala Health; Review: Didn't work; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SynergyLabs Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Antiseptic and Antifungal Spray for Dogs and Cats – Medicated Topical Spray Treatment for Fungal; Brand: SynergyLabs; Review: Max (my 2 year old dog) had a hot spot and this cleared it up in 3 days!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Equisilver Vet Formulated Wound Spray for Dogs and Cats | Relief for Hot Spots, Skin Infections, Itchy Dry Skin; Brand: Equisilver; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finest For Pets TummyWorks Probiotic for Dogs & Cats. Best Powder to Relieve Diarrhea, Yeast Infections, Itching, Skin Allergies; Brand: Finest For Pets; Review: I just love this stuff, it really works. Max, my 2 year old mix rescue had gas (a lot). Since starting him on Tummy Works he has no more gas! Better for him & and better for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban; Author: Malala Yousafzai; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." You know, I've read a lot of YA dystopian novels in my lifetime. In these books, governments do some crazy, terrible things, and the children are the only ones to speak up and stop the tyranny. But as much as I enjoyed reading them, I've always found them fantastical, unrealistic. No way one government or militant body could be that menacing, controlling, or terrifying that no citizens would stand up against it. Right? After reading Malala's book, I'll no longer think anything is too unrealistic ever again. This girl is just the most incredible human being...I mean, the things she has had to go through! In her native Pakistan, desire for oil brought foreign invaders which brought a corrupt government which brought the Taliban. A militant group that uses a misguided interpretation of Islam to strike fear and extremism in people. That shoots girls for going to school or for dancing. That encourages boys to kill the women in their life for going outside without a man they're related to. Some of the stuff that's happened in Pakistan and that part of the world in the past twenty years is absolutely appalling. I'm not an ignorant person, I've read the news reports of goings-on in the Middle East and of Malala's story before. But something about reading it from her perspective gives it a whole new light. Much like Anne Frank was able to make the Holocaust a personal story, Malala is able to bring the situation in Pakistan home. There's more to this book than the sad parts. I really loved learning about Malala's family, especially her father, who is such a champion in his own right. It was fun to hear how she'd squabble with her siblings or friends, just like any teenage girl. How she planted a mango tree and wanted to be first in her class. How, despite all she went through, she is still super homesick for Swat and the land she grew up in. I'm such a fan of hers and her cause. Her simple desire - to let girls have an education - seems like a nobrainer debate in 2016 but there's still so much to achieve. This is a book I think every school-aged kid should read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Be a Woman; Author: Caitlin Moran; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: It's interesting reading this after How to Build a Girl and realizing just how autobiographical that novel was. I felt like I was rereading some of the same stories here, which is fine - people should write what they know - but it does show that her opinions are coming from a very specific perspective. I really enjoy Moran's humor and writing style. She makes some great points about feminism - personal grooming, the cost of weddings, the pros and cons of having kids - in a self-deprecating, hilarious way. I especially like her quick-fix solution to determining if something is sexist: "Are the men having to deal with this nonsense?" That said, she is coming from all this based on her own experiences, which was growing up poor, British, and white. If you're a black feminist from the Southern US, for example, some of the things in this book just won't resonate with you - you have different shit to deal with. Heck, some of it didn't even resonate with me - Lady Gaga is the answer to feminism?? Really??; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend (Legend, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a zippy dystopian read - one that didn't make me want to tear my hair out in frustration like with Matched or The Selection or some of those other Hunger Games wannabes out there. The world Lu built was intriguing (if a bit vague) and I'm definitely into the story enough to want to read the second one. The protagonists, June and Day, are headstrong and independent without each other, something I always love seeing. However, these fifteen(!)-year-olds are not only incredibly intelligent, they are also super athletic, crazy beautiful, and very moral/empathetic. I could see two or three of those traits in a realistic hero(ine), but all four is just stretching it. I could suspend my disbelief enough to get into the story, however, and enjoyed the twists and turns. I think I read somewhere that Marie Lu worked for a video game company, which makes a lot of sense. A lot of this book's plot elements reminded me of different RPGs I've played, which I think added to my enjoyment a bit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I mean...what else is there to say here that hasn't already been said? There's a reason this is the classic novel of our generation. I will say - I hear a lot that Rowling's writing is a little rough here, but I don't know. I think there's a lot to be said for how concise she makes things in this book, compared to what will come later. There's a LOT of information and foreshadowing packed in here, but in only 300 or so pages. That's some tight writing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Selection (The Selection, #1); Author: Kiera Cass; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The cover is beautiful and the premise sounds right up my alley. However, the writing was terrible, the heroine was boring AF, the love interest(s) possibly even more boring, and the world building was laughable. How does this have such a high rating?? I could barely finish it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: American Gods (American Gods, #1); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wanted so much more from this book. Gaiman is a beautiful writer, but I confess I just wasn't super into Shadow's journey halfway through the story. He didn't really question any of the instructions he was given and just allowed things to happen to him. Made for a passive, uninteresting protagonist. I absolutely adored the interstitial stories about different religions and gods, however. I wish the whole book was more of those stories. Shadow's narrative just didn't hit me or have metaphoric meaning in the same way those little tidbits did.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Rereading this knowing all the twists is such a treat. There's so much delicious, subtle foreshadowing - I love this series and Megan Whalen Turner. I still stand by my opinion of The Thief being the weakest of the bunch, however. It doesn't have the ~court intrigue~ that I love so much about subsequent books and is definitely more of a "getting the lay of the land" story, where you're introduced to who these characters are, what the countries are all about, and this world's gods and mythology. Everything is based off Greece and Greek mythos, which I of course love. I also noticed that even though it's the only book told in first person, Gen is still held a bit at an arm's length here - an arm that will grow even longer as the series goes on. It's all necessary for the way the story is unveiled, but it would still be nice to get even more insight into Gen's brain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Station Eleven; Author: Emily St. John Mandel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Best dystopian book I've read since The Hunger Games. Beautiful writing, haunting themes, yet still so full of hope towards humanity at the end. Really enjoyed the framing device of telling this story from multiple characters' perspectives, as well as the flashbacks to flesh these people out further. Highly recommend, despite my hypochondria telling me that I will now die from a terrible world-ending flu. Survival is insufficient.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Feminist; Author: Roxane Gay; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Love love loved it. Roxane Gay's writing is superb and she makes you think twice about the way you view the world and your privileges, but she isn't afraid to acknowledge her own flaws and admit that people are complicated. I wanted to shout YES GIRL so many times while reading through because so many things resonated so hard, and even the chapters I couldn't fully identify with helped expand my mind and world view. You all should really read the whole thing, but the chapters I especially recommend are: "How to Be Friends with Another Woman" "Not Here to Make Friends" "Reaching for Catharsis: Getting Fat Right" "The Careless Language of Sexual Violence" "The Illusion of Safety/The Safety of Illusion" "The Trouble with Prince Charming" "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods" (This one especially hit me as a white girl who liked the movie The Help) "A Tale of Two Profiles" "Bad Feminist: Take Two"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Monster Calls; Author: Patrick Ness; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I didn't outwardly cry when I finished this book because apparently I am a soulless monster, but I definitely felt strong feelings. This is such a dark, twisted, yet ultimately hopeful tale. Ness's writing is unbelievably beautiful and evocative. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; Author: Betty Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Honestly can't believe I never read this before. Absolutely loved it. I only give five stars for books that make me FEEL, books that I'm still thinking about days later. This is one of those rare books. I felt for Francie every step of the way, and am still thinking about where she might have ended up in life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I didn't cry at the end of this book, but I certainly felt a lot of feelings. First off, I really enjoyed Moyes' writing style and sense of humor, which made for a really fast read. I loved and connected with Louisa, who while not very ambitious, is funny and caring and sarcastic in the best way. Her family dynamic was great and I could see how and why she had become so complacent in her small-town existence, while I too wanted her to branch out and experience more. Will I had a bit more trouble with. I couldn't really see why Louisa fell for him other than the fact that she spent every hour of the day with him and he gave her good books to read. His attitude turned me off. Yes, I know it would be unimaginably difficult to adjust to being a quad after leading such an active life. But he remained rude and unsympathetic throughout, not letting anyone help him see the larger picture despite countless efforts. I have a handful of friends who are in wheelchairs, in different degrees of ability, and I could see them taking huge offense at Will's attitude that a life in a wheelchair is a useless life. It made me uncomfortable. But this isn't necessarily a knock against the book, since I feel like we are supposed to feel conflicted about Will and his attitude. All that aside, I understood his actions at the end, and I still want to read the sequel, despite hearing mixed things about it. And I'm excited for the film! It will be interesting seeing Emilia Clarke play peppy and fun instead of dour and grim for a change.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray; Author: Oscar Wilde; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I just love Oscar Wilde's writing style - this book is full of so many pithy quotes and phrases that I know I SHOULDN'T want to apply to everyday life, but am tempted to anyway, much like Dorian was. (Damn you, charming imbecile Lord Henry.) The voyeur in me wishes we got to see more examples of how Dorian became corrupted, how exactly he ruined others' lives, etc, instead of the chapter we got about what types of art he was into. But I get it, the imagination is more powerful, yada yada. Now off to watch season 2 of Penny Dreadful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl on a Wire; Author: Gwenda Bond; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Romeo and Juliet in the circus! With magic! This was utterly charming. Despite the tragic twist in the middle, I really enjoyed this. Loved Jules and Remy, the circus setting, the intrigue. Quick, fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula; Author: Bram Stoker; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I've seen almost every film/TV adaptation of Dracula that exists, but for some reason never got around to reading the book. Until now! And boy, do most adaptations barely follow Bram Stoker's story. I can kind of see why - it's a lot of talking about research and documents and journals with an anticlimatic ending - but I really enjoyed it overall. It's spooky and gothic and full of spider-eating lunatics and women with AB+ blood types. I was going to rate it three stars though, for all the annoyingly blatant misogyny (seriously, is Van Helsing the worst or is he the worst?) - but upped it a star because Mina is the best. You men best believe you're sorry for leaving Mina (who had done ALL the research up to that point, practically) out of your little circle. Mina, who has to basically tell her husband to stop being such a coward like the entire last quarter of the book. I love Mina. She really should have just embraced her vampirism and ran away from those sops. Anyway, now that I've finished the book, I can fully appreciate these Kate Beaton comics.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Paula Hawkins; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Coming from someone who LOVED Gone Girl...this is not anywhere close to Gone Girl. I guessed the twist pretty early in the book. And while I disliked the characters in GG, I was still intrigued by them. Here I both disliked and was bored by them. Also, apparently the key to happiness is having babies and being a mother and if you do not then you become depressed and borderline psychotic. Spare me. It was a quick read though, so I'll give it an extra star for that. I mean, I finished it. And I'm pretty sure I'll see the movie, because Emily Blunt.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Alchemist; Author: Paulo Coelho; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Bleh.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Outlander (Outlander, #1); Author: Diana Gabaldon; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I watched and loved the TV series before reading this, so it was a lot of fun to picture Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe while reading. This book is long but it went by fast - filled with adventure, history, romance, humor, and angst. It was just a really fun read. Definitely want to read the second one, but not sure if I want to do so before or after the second season... PS I took this BuzzFeed quiz and got Jamie and I am not in the least upset about that.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the French Kiss; Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: My thoughts pretty much reflect those on Dawn Teresa's review, although I'll admit the ending redeemed a lot of those problems for me. Anna is kind of miscommunicative and rude, but at least she realized it at the end there. And Etienne was certainly a cutie, albeit a really frustrating one. Categorize this under "Pleasant Subway Read For When Other Things in the World are Falling Apart."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Son (The Giver, #4); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The first part with her in the Community was great and captured some of the magic of The Giver...then was downhill from there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Turner House; Author: Angela Flournoy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This novel follows a black family of 13 children in recession-era Detroit. It was a beautifully written look into a life so far removed from me, yet the people it centers on are incredibly relatable. I really enjoyed this and learned a lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sellout; Author: Paul Beatty; Genres: fiction; Review: I, as a white person, don't think I can really *review* this book. I will say that I found it extremely well written, occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, and oftentimes uncomfortable. It undoubtedly made me think hard about a lot of issues surrounding race relations and racial identity. This book was written in 2015, when people thought we were living in a post-racial world (lol). But Trump came along and smashed those notions. Maybe we wouldn't have been so shocked if we all read this book first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time's Divide (The Chronos Files, #3); Author: Rysa Walker; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: excellent conclusion to an excellent series. I wish I could time travel and read it all again for the first time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 1 (Saga, #1); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was so effing bizarre and I loved every minute of it. Officially on the #SagaTrain; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hark! A Vagrant; Author: Kate Beaton; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Humor and history! Two of my favorite things! I read these comics in front of my TV during commercial breaks and during the interminable misery that was The Revenant, which really I think is the best way to read this book. A chuckle here, a chuckle there; I'm sad it's over now. Some of the comics landed with a thud for me, either because I didn't understand the historical context or it just wasn't as funny. There were SO many good ones though. "Anne of Sleeves," "15th Century Peasant Romance Comics," "Austen Mania," "Jackson" - all brilliant. Her little paragraphs at the bottom that added context were sometimes even funnier than the comics themselves. Love your humor and how you draw crazy eyes, Kate Beaton. This one killed me:; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The King of Attolia is the best book of the series (so far). It ups the intrigue and the machinations and the wool-pulling by 1000% and it's just incredible. Every word has layered meaning and little plot points that don't seem to mean much at first always come back in a significant way. THE GRAIN!! PLEASE EVERYONE READ THIS SERIES. When I first read this a few years ago, I remember being a little annoyed that we had moved away from Eugenides' perspective to the perspective of this previously unknown soldier. But pretty quickly you realize that this is just another brilliant tactic by Turner, meant to give us a whole new look at our freshly anointed Attolian king. And you quickly come to love Costis, the poor, honorable bloke who gets caught up in conspiracies way above his head. Who quickly learns that things are not all as they seem and adapts himself quite nicely by the end. (Also I started a playlist for Irene and Eugenides because I'm a sop. Take a listen here.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #2); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Oh, Megan Whalen Turner. How is it that every scene you write, every sentence, contains so much delicious detail and multiple meanings? I can't say too much in a review without spoiling anything, but if you haven't yet read this series, you need to fix that. ASAP. Especially if you're a fan of a) layered, three -dimensional characters, b) intelligent women, c) court intrigue and twisty twists, and d) a beautiful romance unlike anything you've ever seen before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Conspiracy of Kings (The Queen's Thief, #4); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story of a killer bunny and the lessons he learns from his friends. Not as enthralling or mind-bending as Queen or King of Attolia, but still a twisty delight with a lovable main character. Only one more day until Thick as Thieves!! Ahh.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal We; Author: Heather Cocks; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This is basically well-written Kate and Wills fanfic, and I loved it. Might bump it to 5 stars later. You go through Nick and Bex's adorable meet-cute, the start of their loving relationship, and ALL the trials thereafter that come with dating a future king. I loved that it didn't shy away from the reality of what it's like to become a modern-day Cinderella. It's one part amazing, three parts soul draining and mentally exhausting. You only do this if you really love the guy, and luckily the prince in this book is super lovable so I both rooted for Bex to stay with him while I simultaneously wanted her to run away and go paint watercolors on a remote island somewhere. Other main thing I loved is how flushed out each secondary and tertiary character is. I really need a sequel from Lacey's perspective. Please?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fixer (The Fixer, #1); Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Fun, fast read, if a little over-the-top. I'll read the second one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Undermajordomo Minor; Author: Patrick deWitt; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It's like if The Coen Brothers wrote a gothic novel. Parts of it were maybe too quirky, but I liked it a lot. That turn at the 75% mark though....Woo baby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Season for Surrender (Holiday Pleasures, #2); Author: Theresa Romain; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Heard about this book from Pop Culture Happy Hour's super fun romance novel episode, and was in the mood for a fun, fast, sexy read with dukes. Book delivered. Get it, Louisa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The House of Mirth; Author: Edith Wharton; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: "What is truth? Where a woman is concerned, it's the story that's easiest to believe." "The world is not a pretty place; and the only way to keep a footing in it is to fight it on its own terms - and above all, my dear, not alone!" I loved this book so much; I marked up so many quotes. The House of Mirth, published in 1905, follows the beautiful Lily Bart, a member of New York society's most elite. As a member of the 1%, she was raised to be ornamental, to appreciate luxury, to be a sought-after commodity in a man's world. Lily isn't the most likable of characters - she's vain, selfish, pretentious, obsessed with being wealthy. She certainly isn't as smart as she thinks she is and she puts herself in precarious situations that could have been avoided with a bit more common sense. However, regardless of all of that (and my particular disdain for the super rich), I found myself caring and rooting for Lily. Maybe it's because despite her deep desire to stay a part of this society she still couldn't find it in herself to marry any of her boring or vulgar suitors. Or because she was caught in scandals that were only scandals because she was a woman. Or because, when she was at her lowest point and had a chance to avenge those who wronged her, she instead took the high road. Because "she knew herself by heart, and was sick of the old story." Lily is a tragic, pitiable figure, but I still found her strong in her own way. I can see why Wharton's writing was controversial in her day, because it exposed ugly truths about NY's elite and about women in society; truths that still remain today. "What can one do when one finds that one only fits into one hole? One must get back to it or be thrown out into the rubbish heap."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book. I loved every twist and turn, that amazing Cool Girl speech, Flynn's writing style, the great characterization of even the minor characters, all of it. Any book that I read in less than two days is an accomplishment, and this was one of them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Time's Mirror (The Chronos Files, #2.5); Author: Rysa Walker; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: poor pru :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time's Echo (The Chronos Files, #1.5); Author: Rysa Walker; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Kiernan <3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Queen (Red Queen, #1); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Things I liked: - The world was interesting enough for a YA dystopia. I thought that adding in X-Men type superpowers to the mix made for a fun change, and also allowed the societal divisions to make sense (something that's often a stretch in this genre). - Plot was nicely paced. I read this book pretty fast and thought there was a nice mix of action and slower character moments. Things I did not like so much: - Mare is headstrong, but very volatile and not very smart. She would change her opinion of people on a dime, and following her thought process got exhausting. Girl does not see shades of gray, yet is totally chill to cause untold destruction on a society. - I totally called the twist/betrayal, but I also thought that the buildup to it wasn't as strong as it could have been. Also I still think Mare and said character had more chemistry than the other side of the love triangle, who I called Bland McBlanderson in my head. - Too much girl hate. Seriously, Mare did not have one single female friend in this book (the servant girl we see for like 10 seconds doesn't count). Seeing this from such a supposedly staunch feminist as Aveyard (whose tweets I enjoy) was really surprising. I'm divided on whether to continue the series. Friends who have read it, what are your thoughts?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss (Dahlia Moss Mysteries, #1); Author: Max Wirestone; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I got the ARC for this ages ago, but had been reluctant to read it for some reason. Silly me. This was SUCH a pleasant, hilarious surprise. With a plot I'd describe as a mix between The Guild and an iZombie case-of-the-week, this book had me literally LOL'ing the entire time. Especially during that conversation where they're trying to guess what's in the box. "Maybe it's three babies, head to toe." I'm still giggling thinking about it. Big fan of Dahlia and the cast of Characters here. (Yes, with a capital 'C') Some reviews call Dahlia on the verge of Manic Pixie Dream Girl, but I strongly disagree with that. She felt real to me. If anyone's a MPDG, it's her absurd roommate, who I thought was the weakest character. This is a book for and about nerds, with tons of geeky pop culture references sprinkled throughout. Take that for what you will -- I'm firmly in the Here For It camp. Very excited to read the next one!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables, #3); Author: L.M. Montgomery; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Anne and Gilbert; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uglies (Uglies, #1); Author: Scott Westerfeld; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was a good start - interesting premise, biting commentary on a beauty-obsessed society, strong characterizations. The rest of the series, though...oof. You liked Tally here? Prepare for a total 180 and stupid decisions the rest of the way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Little Prince; Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Why am I crying?? For some reason, I never read this book as a kid. Part of me wishes I had, but the other part of me is glad I waited until I was an adult. Because a large part of this book IS for adults. It's about reclaiming our inner child, how to handle our own impending mortality, and how to listen with our hearts. I sometimes find myself becoming more and more like the businessman as I grow older, going one day from the next just doing my job for the bottom line. This book was like a little slap on the wrist, encouraging me to quit it and go seek my next adventure. Also the Netflix movie was super precious and I encourage everyone to see it. It was more like a movie in a movie, but I really liked it and think it kept to the heart of de Saint-Exupery's message.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1); Author: Deborah Harkness; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book (essentially an adult Twilight, but if Bella were a useless witch) took foreverrr to read. It could easily have been cut down 100 pages or so. Literally nothing happens for the first 200 pages except ~intrigue at the Oxford library.~ (Which can be fun, but not for 200 pages.) Other things that were not so good: - Vampires. Doing. Yoga. I repeat: Vampires doing YOGAAAA. This is just the stupidest thing I've ever read about and I'm still giggling thinking about it. - Diana and Matthew of course fell in insta-love. I felt very little chemistry between them. Matthew was also hella controlling and although Diana sometimes tried to push back against that she really didn't try *that* hard. She was more than happy to have the hot vampire be her savior. - The ending was confusing and full of a million characters and plans. Plans that we only half hear about so we're just left wondering what the hell is going on. I don't want to hate on this too hard. Here are some things I liked: - Diana and Matthew are snobby academics and I don't know why I liked that about them but I did. It was fun to hear them geek out about history and science and libraries. I'm a history nerd so all of those tidbits were enjoyable. - The world-building here was kind of interesting. The vampires here weren't as lame as the Twilight vampire and I appreciated that their long histories and pasts are acknowledged. I might read the rest of the series sometime but it's not at the top of my list.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine; Author: H.G. Wells; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Is it bad if I admit wanting to read this because of Paul F. Tompkins' Dead Authors Podcast and pictured his voice while reading? Haha. This was a quick, solidly entertaining read. I really enjoyed Wells' theories on the future of humanity if we keep going the direction we're going. Turns out there might be a downside to unending peace.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Group:; Author: Mary McCarthy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: First of all, #BanMen. You can see the influence this novel has had, from Sex in the City to Girls to pretty much every other "girl group navigating adulthood in New York City" book/show/film that has been made. But this was the original. And even though it takes place in the 1930s, so many of the issues these women faced are relevant today. From birth control to abusive marriages to ideas about child-rearing, at least one of these girls' stories should ring familiar to every woman out there. I'm personally a Helena, but I liked Polly best. Dottie's story was the most memorable, and Kay's the most devastating. Norine and Libby are my problematic faves. "Have you heard of this new thing called iceberg lettuce? It's all the rage." Small dings that make this more of a 4.5: - That portion in the butler's POV was useless. I don't care about some random stuffy Englishman's outlook on things in the context of this novel. - Too much political talk. I get that they would be talking politics quite often, especially given the state of the world at the time. But too much of it felt like McCarthy was injecting her 1960s thoughts/reflections into the 1930s time period. (So many Communism discussions.) - Needed more Lakey.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bet Me; Author: Jennifer Crusie; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: OK, where is my hot man and a box of Krispy Kremes?? This was a cute, if not mindblowing, contemporary romance novel. I did love how body positive it was.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Wayside School #1); Author: Louis Sachar; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: The Wayside books were my favorite as a kid, and I think a reason I love absurdist comedy so much to this day. Need to reread.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing; Author: William Shakespeare; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Favorite Shakespeare by far. Beatrice & Benedick 4ever. Only wish is that Hero didn't go back to that douche Claudio, but such were the times, I guess.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter Boxset (Harry Potter, #1-7); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm creating my favorites list and realized I needed Harry Potter on here!! I can't choose a favorite from the series, because I love them all. When I reread I always have to start from the beginning, and I'm in tears at the end. Ugh I love this world so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This is Where I Leave You; Author: Jonathan Tropper; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I thought this book was ok. I laughed at parts of it, but I just didn't really identify with Judd at all. He kept acting like such a Nice Guy and complained about his situation literally the entire book. It was all Woe Is Me -- my family is horrible, my wife cheated on me, I don't want this kid...wait no, I do. He doesn't really learn anything at the end except that people suck. Also about 80% of the book discussed either Judd's sex life, his family's sex life, or really graphic details of what he'd like his sex life to be. I'm fine with a little bit of that humor, but it was too much for me. That being said, I really liked the characterizations of Wendy and Philip. Those were my people.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All the Ugly and Wonderful Things; Author: Bryn Greenwood; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Oooof, this novel. Ugly and wonderful are the right words. Bryn Greenwood, you talented, poetic monster. This book is all about the journey so I don't want to give too much away, but I will say - if you read the description and think "No way. I'm not reading some new twisted Lolita story" - give it a chance. This story was NOT AT ALL what I was expecting. It punched me in the gut, yes, but it was also sweet and beautiful and frank. I appreciated that it didn't hold my hand or manipulate my feelings and that it showed many different perspectives of what was happening so I could draw my own conclusions. I'll be thinking about this book, and my reaction to it, for a long time. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magicians (The Magicians #1); Author: Lev Grossman; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: The TV show is much better. Yeah, I said it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike, #3); Author: Robert Galbraith; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Didn't love this case as much as the previous two, mainly because of how dark and twisted it was. It really made my skin crawl and I hated all of the suspects. It was more raw and disgusting than the intriguing murder mysteries of the previous books. (Yes I know all murder is bad, but you know what I mean.) It was JK Rowling though, so it was a page turner, and had great characterization and really good commentary on women-as-victims and rape culture. Seriously though, all I want is for Robin to be happy. She is the best.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Someday, Someday, Maybe; Author: Lauren Graham; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: More like a 3.5, but it was perfect for what I was in the mood for, so I'm rounding up. Write more chick-lit, Lauren Graham! You got the chops. Maybe go easy on the book and movie metaphors, though. Books like these confirm that I'd never want to be an actress though. Sure, you might become famous, but at what cost?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Serpent King; Author: Jeff Zentner; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was a very quick read and enjoyable for the most part. Very John Green-esque. I would have ranked it higher, if not for the middle twist in the book. I didn't mind the actual event itself, but it came out of nowhere and seemed to exist for the sole purpose of getting the other two characters together. Super frustrating. I did like how it dealt with the work you have to put in to make it out of a small town. I really liked Lydia's character and how ambitious she was and how hard she worked to get what she wanted out of life. And the depiction of crazy Christianity in small-town South seemed very real. The author claims to be from Tennessee, so I'm sure a lot of this was true to his upbringing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Well, that was certainly action packed. I enjoyed the premise (aliens taking out humans in waves! genuinely scary stuff) and Ben's POV was fun and twisty, but Cassie's POV really dragged down the story for me. Her whole relationship with Evan the Silencer...ugh. Dude is a grade-A stalker, murderer, and has issues with consent. I'm over reading about this type of guy and their "redemptions."; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain in my...; Author: Adam Mansbach; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was given this at BookCon a few years ago and kept it because Benjamin Franklin is my fave Founding Father (sorry, Hamilton). Finally got around to reading it. The premise of this story is that a 7th grade screw-up named Franklin is trading letters back-and-forth through time with Benjamin Franklin, or "B-Freezy," as he likes to call him. Some of these interactions were pretty humorous- such as B. Franks asking and hoping if the turkey, not the eagle, is the national bird, and his casual insults about Jefferson and Adams. But I guess I'm not the target audience for this. In fact, I'm not really sure who is. You'd assume middle-grade readers, and the juvenile (ie toilet) humor would seem to indicate that. But there were a lot of references to underage drinking and getting to second base, which I thought was...not super appropriate for 12 year olds? Or is this a thing middle-grade readers are into these days??? Were they into it when I was in middle school and I was just super sheltered??? Was everything I taught a lie???; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Invisible Id; Author: Ethan T. Marston; Genres: fiction; Review: Ethan, my friend, this was great! Was like Freud-meets-Inception. A lot of fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1); Author: Renee Ahdieh; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm always a sucker for anything Arabian Nights, and I liked this enough to want to read the next one, but I find myself still thinking about the many plot holes in this book. For those who have read it: If Jalal could find Shazi's connection to Tariq/Shiva so easily at the end there, how come they didn't do so at the beginning, when they were worried about her motives? If Shazi's plan was to sleep with/seduce Khalid from night one AND she wanted to kill him, I feel like she could have done so during any of those trysts, right? What are the rules to the magic of this world? Also, I get why Khalid was into Shazi - she was rebellious, defiant, a mystery. However, why was she so into him, pretty much from the beginning? Because he's hot and didn't kill her? That's all I can think of.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eligible (The Austen Project, #4); Author: Curtis Sittenfeld; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm a little embarrassed by how much fun I had while reading this. I'm always down to try a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation, but one where Lizzy is a New York transplant from Cincinnati?! Sign. Me. Up. This book was hysterical and Curtis Sittenfeld is an obvious Austen lover who made some really clever adaptation choices. My particular favorites: 1) Setting this in Cincinnati. I'm obviously biased as this is my hometown, but it was so fun to see all the little references to places I grew up as well as my own conflicting thoughts about the city reflected in Liz. And the thought of Darcy enjoying a three-way at Skyline brings such a giddy smile to my face. (That last sentence is not as dirty as you think, non-Cincinnatians.) 2) How all the characters felt very true to their Regency counterparts while still being realistic in today's society - Liz has a great sense of humor but was definitely a little too overbearing, Jane is a sweetheart with secrets of her own, Bingley is clueless yet affable, Wickham (Wick) is a charming sleaze, Mr. Bennet is a loving but detached father, Mary, Lydia and Kitty are those annoying Millennials who still live with their parents, etc. 3) Mrs. Bennet being THE WORST. At first I was annoyed how white and straight everyone in this book seemed, but soon came to see that this was a deliberate choice. Race and LGBT issues DO come up, and Mrs. Bennet's microaggressions towards them is...so spot-on, so uncomfortable, and so very true to both her Austen counterpart and your typical Cincinnati Republican housewife. I thought the book did a pretty good job handling these issues from Liz's perspective. 4) The Liz/Darcy relationship. There is a progression in the middle of the book that took me by surprise, but the more I thought about it the more I loved it. I feel like it will be controversial among diehards, but it made total sense to me as a 21st century, in-character decision. There were a couple of choices I thought were a little off, but that was more because it didn't conform to my exact interpretation of P&P. Which, let's be honest, there are a million different interpretations out there, so no adaptation will leave everyone completely satisfied. But as a satire of modern dating, much like P&P was in its day, it's spot on. If you're not a total stickler for by-the-numbers P&P then I think you'll have a lot of fun with this. (I do have to admit though, as a fan of "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries," I had a hard time not picturing the Bennet sisters as redheads while reading.) I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen, #1); Author: Roshani Chokshi; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book is beautifully written - Chokshi's descriptions of things are simply luscious. And I'm always down for a Persephone-type tale, especially in a different culture's setting. I really enjoyed this for the most part, but it kind of fizzled toward the end for me. I think partly because the Big Reveals were super rushed. Everything you learn about Amar and Maya's relationship gets twisted on it's head, and Maya (and the book) hardly spend any time reflecting on that. The lush descriptions of the beginning are set aside for a rushed conclusion, whereas I wished that things could pause for a bit so we could see more in Maya's head. I also wish there were more female friendships in the book. The main villain's motivations for evil are cursorily explained and it's not a very female-friendly reason either. That bugged me. I hope Chokshi writes more in the future because she has great ideas and a beautiful style. I just hope she spends more time ironing out those few wrinkles. I received a free copy of this book thanks to Goodreads Giveaways.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everyone Brave is Forgiven; Author: Chris Cleave; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Chris Cleave has such a beautiful way with words. From descriptions of things both lovely and ugly, from the character's banter with each other, I was sucked into the story from the very first paragraph. Everyone Brave is Forgiven tells the story of several characters' lives during WWII. There's Mary North, a rich socialite who eagerly signs up for war duty only to be assigned as a teacher; Tom, a school administrator who stays behind only to fall hard for Mary; Alistair, Tom's best friend who decides to head off to war, and Zachary, a young black pupil of Mary's who learns that prejudices exist even in wartime. Even the minor characters - Hilda, Mary's best friend; Simonson, Alistair's war buddy, get plots of their own and are well-rounded characters in their own right. The plot starts out light and humorous, and even though you know this is a WWII story, you might be deceived into thinking this book will remain cheerful throughout. If only. This book punches you in the gut more than once, but the characters are so self-deprecating and are great at finding the dark humor in their situations that you can't help but press on, like they do. For instance, this exchange had me laughing towards the end of the book: "What sort of a man do you want anyway?" "Tall. Funny. Never came top of his class or pulled the wings off bees." "Yes, but I mean really? When all this is over, and assuming we win --" "Oh I think we'll win, don't you? Now that the Americans are all in?" "Yes, but there'll be such a mess to sort out. Not just all the rebuilding. We'll have to put society back together, in some better configuration." Hilda snorted. "What?" said Mary. "Well, we want such different things from men. You earnestly want someone who will help you reform society." Mary smiled. "Wheras you...?" "...just want a tall man and a stiff drink. You could even swap the adjectives." Love love loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love, Lies and Spies; Author: Cindy Anstey; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Cute but thoroughly predictable. The lies and spies were pretty half baked, but it was fun enough for a subway read. That cover is to die for though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girls; Author: Emma Cline; Genres: history, fiction, young-adult, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Beautifully written and a great commentary on girlhood. However it took me a long time to read because it was so incredibly dark. I couldn't relate to any of the characters and a lot of it made me squirm - which I'm sure is the point - but I just wasn't feeling it at the time. I'd still recommend to people who are intrigued by the Manson murders and don't mind a dark tale about teenage girls.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Prodigy (Legend, #2); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was about on par with Legend. The plot wasn't as zippy as the first book, but I enjoyed the political intrigue this one brought. Prodigy delves more into the world-building of this fractured United States, which I found believable. (Climate change is real, y'all.) We also get a glimpse of The Colonies, and find that maybe the grass isn't always greener on the other side. One thing I really like about this series so far is that unlike other typical dystopians, this series argues that it's better to change things from fighting inside the system, rather than staging a complete upheaval and revolution. Makes for a refreshing change in this genre. June and Day mature a little in this book, but they're still a little too perfect for my liking. Their relationship annoys me a bit too, but I can't pinpoint exactly why. Maybe I'm finally over teenage YA romances? No, I think the thing that bothers me most is HOW MUCH this relationship takes up mindspace with these two, when they should be focusing instead on surviving. The ending would have been perfect if it had just ended a chapter earlier with that big reveal, but instead we get a chapter of mopey breakup with groan-inducing thoughts from June about how wonderful and beautiful Day is. I'm just not feeling it as much as I am with the plot. All said, I'm excited to see how things wrap up in Champion. Just placed my hold at the library.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain, #1); Author: Jeff Wheeler; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars. This felt like a YA-lite version of Game of Thrones, and after reading the author's note saying that this was loosely based on The War of the Roses and Richard III, it all clicked. I sometimes have a hard time reading things from the perspective of a kid - they're usually written either too childish or too mature for their age - but I thought Owen and Evie were balanced pretty nicely, even if Evie did sometimes use big words that most adults don't even use in normal conversations. I also thought the dialogue was a little clunky in parts; there were quite a few exposition dumps in conversations that didn't seem natural. (Another similarity to Game of Thrones!) However, the plot was strong and fun - I'm always a sucker for good political intrigue and hints of special powers - and I really enjoyed all of the characters. King Severn ended up becoming more complex than I thought he would be, and Mancini was a delight. Owen and Evie's friendship was a particular highlight, and I'm excited to see where it leads in the next book, nine years later :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thief's Daughter (Kingfountain, #2); Author: Jeff Wheeler; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ugh. These book gave me the feels, as the kids would say. The Thief's Daughter jumps forward nine years from The Queen's Poisoner, and Owen and Evie's adorable friendship has blossomed into a deeper love. Only they can't act on it, because 1) it's medieval times and they ain't engaged yet, 2) they're followed by a chaperone everywhere they go, and 3) the king has other plans for the two of them. So the whole book was basically just me going: But alas, the king has other plans for these two, and this is what sets off the plot of the book. Like the first book, this one has a LOT of political intrigue inspired by the events of The War of the Roses, and it sometimes got a little difficult to remember who was king or duke of which kingdom and who was betraying who. Which may be the point. Owen's grown up a lot from his childhood days, but he's still recognizable. He's still quiet, smart, resourceful, with a better handle on his powers, but you can tell all the politicking is starting to get to him emotionally. One thing I appreciate in this series so far is how almost all the characters are layered and three-dimensional; even the annoying chaperone mentioned above gets her time to shine. And the titular character is really intriguing and more than meets the eye. The Fountain magic system in this world is interesting and well thought out. I dig it. One thing I don't dig? If Owen and Evie don't get together in the next book. (Yeah, yeah, it'd be more realistic if they didn't, I know. DON'T CARE.) I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Persepolis; Author: Marjane Satrapi; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars. An eye-opening graphic novel. Will share more thoughts later on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King's Traitor (Kingfountain, #3); Author: Jeff Wheeler; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was a great end to a really good series. I definitely recommend if you're into: political intrigue, cool magic systems, cunning and nuanced characters, English history, and/or the legend of King Arthur. I've made it clear I was very invested in the Owen/Evie relationship from the beginning, but I surprisingly didn't hate how things ended up here. Sinia was badass and great, although I definitely wish we saw more of her throughout this book and beyond. But I won't begrudge Owen a relationship that has him writing "love notes" that are all about intrigue. #JusticeForEtayne; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passenger; Author: Lisa Lutz; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: In the range from The Girl on the Train to Gone Girl (ie: stupid to brilliant), this "Thriller Starring Woman with Secrets" lands somewhere in the middle. The Passenger is a fast-paced ride about a girl on the run from...something. The reasons for her flight are slowly revealed throughout the book. She's not very good at keeping a low profile - she has to keep changing her identity because bad stuff keeps going down, either because of outside forces or her own boneheadedness. To be fair, she doesn't claim to be very smart, just resourceful. The Girl was a bit of a cipher at first, but she grows more of a personality as the book goes on and I was able to start rooting for her towards the end. And that ending was...interesting. A little abrupt in my opinion, but I'm fine with the way things turned out. If you think too hard about the plot holes in this book though, you'll start to get a headache. So just don't do it. Recommended as a beach or airplane read. I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rob Delaney: Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.; Author: Rob Delaney; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I was never a huge fan of Rob Delaney's Twitter personality (and in fact I skipped reading most of the tweets in the book), but Catastrophe really warmed me up to him so I thought I'd give this a try. Glad I did - Delaney is just a really good human who has gone through some crazy, hilarious experiences, and he isn't afraid to learn from his mistakes. (We also share the same weird love for abandoned buildings.) If nothing else, that last chapter in the book will endear me to him forever.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Champion (Legend, #3); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was a great ending to a really good series. My main complaint from the first two books in this series, Legend and Prodigy, was on the June and Day relationship. I found it too juvenile and angsty when there was so much else going on in their world. This book helped rectify that. Their relationship really matures in Champion, and I bought their feelings for one another this time around. I was a huge fan of how things ended up. (I think I may be more into Anden though. Shhh.) My favorite thing about this series as a whole is the inventiveness of the world-building; it's both a plausible and creative take on our world 100 years from now. The Antartica scenes in particular were really cool - it felt like something out of a video game, but with the advent of virtual reality right now I could totally see society being similar to that in the future. I appreciated that everything is not black and white in these societies. Usually in these dystopian novels the government is 100% evil and bad, so I liked the shades of grey here and the layers given to the leader. Lu's history of America makes sense for why The Republic ended up the way it did, even if it wasn't ideal. Like Day, I came around to thinking that it's better to fight for what you know and to make it better, rather than rehaul the entire system. I definitely recommend this series, but I think I'm going to take a break from dystopian novels for a bit. After reading Malala's book, I couldn't help comparing The Republic's militancy to the Pakistani government and I need my fantasy/sci-fi books to have a bit more distance from the real world. For now, anyway, during this garbage election and the fear it's inducing in me...escapism is nice sometimes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl Waits with Gun (Kopp Sisters #1); Author: Amy Stewart; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: What a fun romp. The story follows the Kopp sisters, who were real figures in 1910s New Jersey who got into a bit of a spat with a spoiled brat. Constance, the oldest, would eventually become the first female deputy sheriff in America. I loved her and her slow realization about what she wanted to do with her life.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass; Author: Lewis Carroll; Genres: young-adult, children, poetry, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Life, what is it but a dream?" I just love these stories to pieces. I get something new out of them each time I read, and pick up on little nuances and wordplays I hadn't caught before. Carroll is a goddamn crazy genius. (I still cry every time I read The Walrus and The Carpenter, though. Without fail.) "We're all mad here." We are indeed, Cheshire Cat. We are indeed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heartless; Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What a perfect long-weekend read. I love anything Wonderland related (sidenote: I need to reread Alice's Adventures), so I had a lot of fun with this. Meyer did a great job getting me on Cath's side only to rip my heart out at the end. (Pun definitely intended.) Some of the connections to the original novels seemed a little heavy-handed, but overall I found it a really well-crafted prequel with lovable, whimsical characters. I was sad when I finished, because I wanted to live in this world a little longer. Note to future readers: do NOT read this book if you are on a diet. You will crave sweets like a Cheshire Cat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seeds Volume One (Seeds, #1); Author: M.M. Kin; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is about as feminist a story you can get about a myth where an uncle drags her niece to Hell to marry her. Greek mythology, man. Still hot, though. -\_(tsu)_/-; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seeds Volume Three (Seeds, #3); Author: M.M. Kin; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Persephone has grown into a Badass Goddess, and makes sure everyone knows it, including her mother and husband. Really enjoyed this series. Perfect quick summer romance read. (Hades is Hot indeed. Woof.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I might be biased since I played The Wolf Among Us before this (heartily recommend that game), but I am so obsessed with this universe now and can't wait to read the rest of the series. This is what I wish Once Upon a Time had been - less Disney, more Grimm. Bigby Wolf is officially my new favorite cynical cinnamon roll.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Preludes & Nocturnes (The Sandman #1); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Goddammit, Neil Gaiman, you brilliant, sick , twisted genius. Gonna have nightmares thinking about "24 Hours" MY GOSH. This was a good start to what a lot of people say is one of the best comic series of all time. According to Gaiman, this first volume was the most awkward/difficult to put together, so I'm excited to see what the rest of the series brings. I hope we see more Constantine tbh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl in the Shadows (Cirque Americain, #2); Author: Gwenda Bond; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm really enjoying Gwenda Bond's Cirque Americain series; they're just fun, fast, feminist reads. If you're like me and enjoy magic and circus intrigue with some cute romance thrown in, give these books a try.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam, #1); Author: Margaret Atwood; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Margaret Atwood's brain is a terrifying, brilliant, fascinating place. Her vision of the future in this book - where genetic engineering and it's possibilities are pushed until the last, fatal experiment; where people are so desensitized from typical entertainment they have to go to extremes like watching public executions and kiddie porn to feel anything; where the elite live in business compounds protected from the outside world; where climate change has permanently affected the earth and its resources - is scary as hell, but it's also totally feasible to comprehend actually happening. The story is told in a similar structure to The Handmaid's Tale - with both the present and the past told through Snowman/Jimmy's eyes. I was enthralled, disgusted, and intrigued throughout this whole novel, and I don't think I'll stop thinking about it anytime soon. My one gripe is that I wished it had wrapped up more neatly - I know it's the first book of a series, but as a standalone story I would have appreciated less of a cliffhanger ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About That Fling; Author: Tawna Fenske; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Here's what I look for when I read a romance: 1) It doesn't make my inner feminist want to shrivel up and die - the girl still cares about her career, there's no slut-shaming, the men aren't total dicks, etc 2) Good chemistry and banter between the leads 3) Solid jokes Luckily I can say this book checked all the above and I had a lot of fun reading it. I was really worried that the premise - girl accidentally falls in love her best friend's ex-husband - would lead to some unfortunate women-hating down the line, but I was very pleasantly surprised that it wasn't the case. This book is a fun romance that also shows that people can change and grow from past relationships, and there doesn't have to be bitterness about it. I also loved that she was a PR girl :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Volume 2: Animal Farm (Fables, #2); Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Poor Colin :( In this volume we learn that the Fables' lifespan/pain threshold is tied to their popularity among the humans, which is a pretty cool twist. And also learn that Golidlocks is a violent bitch (not like we didn't know that already.) Just really digging this series so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act; Author: Kieron Gillen; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really cool concept, but a jumbled, hard-to-follow plot and execution. Also seemed too edgy for the sole purpose of wanting to be edgy. (An aside, but while the idea of making Lucifer a girl seems cool at first, my heart of hearts just knows that the embodiment of evil has to be a man.); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Animators; Author: Kayla Rae Whitaker; Genres: fiction; Review: It took me a few days to gather my thoughts about this book. I was really excited by the synopsis because I am a huge fan of animation, although purely as a spectator, and moreso of the Pixar, Miyazaki variety than the Adult Swim, Cartoon Network type of stuff the protagonists in this book grew up on. The Animators follows Sharon Kisses and Mel Vaught, two women with troubled childhoods who bond in college over their love of animation and their twisted imaginations. The main thrust of the book starts when they have just won a grant after completing their first feature-length film based on Mel's life, and follows their lives from that point. There was a whole lot about this book I really loved. The codependent relationship between Sharon (a straight woman) and Mel (a lesbian woman) was really lovely and layered. I both cringed at and enjoyed their antics, both loved their friendship and saw its glaring problems. Sharon's feelings of inadequacy and her constant balance between doing the right thing, doing the things that make her happy, and doing things that wouldn't upset her best friend was also something I could totally relate to. Here were my personal issues: 1) The pacing of the novel felt strange to me. One chapter would take place all in a day, and then the next would skip a year. I was never totally sure how much time was passing, and remember feeling jarred when it was suddenly like "Sharon's 35 now." I could totally see this as being an intentional move on the author's part, (we're feeling the passage of time like the characters or whatever), but it was a little uneven nonetheless. 2) I also wanted to learn more about how hard these two worked on their films and the process of creating a revered animated film, but that only takes up a few paragraphs, and amounts to basically saying "they worked hard on it for a year." We learn a few technical terms for the creative process, but I can't really say I know more about how to animate than I did before reading this. 3) Some of the twists just got a little more ridiculous as the book went on. How much melodrama can two people have between them before it becomes unrealistic? How much "childhood trauma" can keep coming up to ruin your life 30 years later? It was never TOO insane that it took me out of the novel, but still. I literally lol'd at one of them (Sharon's mom telling her she might be related to Teddy's dad aka she may have been having incest this whole time.) (Let's be real, though. Irrefutable Love should really have been called 32 Kisses.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Delphi Effect (The Delphi Trilogy #1); Author: Rysa Walker; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm a super big fan of Rysa Walker's The Chronos Files series, so when I saw she was coming out with a new series about ghosts I was one part excited and one part cautious. Would it live up to Timebound ? The description also made it sound a lot like Meg Cabot's The Mediator and Maureen Johnson's Shades of London series, so I was worried it didn't seem like a super original concept. I was glad to be wrong about that. This is a great entry into what I think will be a new favorite series. It's less about ghosts than about people with psychic abilities - more like The Host meets X-Men meets Eleven's part of Stranger Things. While Anna can talk to "ghosts" (or the psychic residue of the departed), the world quickly expands and you learn she's not the only one with special abilities. And the plot is a fun, sometimes scary, rollercoaster from there. One of my favorite things about Walker is her ability to write relatable, headstrong female heroines who actually think through their actions. They may act on emotion or to protect loved ones, but they recognize what the consequences of their actions will be and do their best to go into situations as informed as possible. AND THEY CHECK IN WITH THEIR PARENTS (or parental figures). I can't stress enough how rare that is in YA novels (and in my own life really) - a teenager who has the foresight to call their parent ahead of time to tell them what's going on. It's kind of awesome. Definitely recommend. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Doll's House (The Sandman #2); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: A more coherent narrative than the first one, with a really lovely interlude in the middle about a man that doesn't die and meets up with Morpheus every 100 years. I enjoyed the story of Rose Walker, but I realllllly loved that interlude and the prequel, both of which I assume will tie-in to the overall story at a later date. (Also is this a thing I have with Neil Gaiman - liking his short stories more than the longer arcs? I was like that with American Gods too). The "Cereal" Convention though - terrifying and brilliant. Gaiman's brain scares the crap out of me sometimes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The conceit of this series - there are no more men on earth except one! - is so fascinating, and for the most part deals with the crises it sets up in a smart, interesting way. I found things like the government crisis (so few female politicians!), transportation crisis (so few female pilots!) and food crisis (so few female farmers!) really believable and well-handled. Other things though, like the militant Amazons (and Hero! wtf happened there), seemed a bit over-the-top and far-fetched. Although again, in today's climate... Yorick also annoyed me a bit. I know we're at the beginning of his character arc and the whole premise is that an unassuming English major suddenly becomes faced with the most difficult decisions in the world, but his black-and-white morality got tiresome quickly. All that said, so ready to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mooncop; Author: Tom Gauld; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The back of the book lists a blurb from Vulture, which states that this little graphic novel is "one of the sweeter meditations on loneliness and isolation you'll find on a shelf in any medium." That's honestly such a perfect summation and I'll just leave it there. I wanted more and more of this. I just love Tom Gauld.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goliath; Author: Tom Gauld; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Poor Goliath :(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Archie, Vol. 1: The New Riverdale; Author: Mark Waid; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: Dang, modern-day Archie got hot! I went ahead and got the full Volume 1 on Free Comic Book Day and I'm so happy with my choice. I really, really enjoyed this. It has the same spirit of the Archie of yore but it's a bit deeper and more meaningful. And don't worry, the jokes and Jughead's quirkiness are still there. Highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Girls, Vol. 1 (Paper Girls, #1); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This reminded me a lot of Stranger Things. I'm a little confused as to what is going on since the first volume is a lot of setup, but I really enjoy the four main girls so far.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Hundred Thousand Worlds; Author: Bob Proehl; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I highly recommend A Hundred Thousand Worlds if you enjoy one or more of the following: comic books, conventions, cult TV shows, anything related to fandom, discussions of misogyny in geek culture, complex characters, exploring family dynamics, and/or beautiful, sprawling stories. The story follows Valerie Torrey, former star of a Fringe-like cult TV show, as she travels across the country with her son Alex to convention after convention. They're traveling to LA for reasons that become gradually clear, and once you learn why it punches you in the gut. Along the way the Torreys interact with a whole cast of lovable characters: Gail, the "token woman" writer for a major comics brand; Brett, an indie comics artist who becomes fast friends with Alex; and a Greek chorus of model cosplayers who like to banter about their role at the male-dominated fan conventions. (This book is so feminist that I was honestly shocked it was written by a man.) Another thing I thought was really fun was figuring out all the real-world parallels to the fictional fandoms in this book. There's a Harry Potter equivalent, a Doctor Who parallel, Marvel/DC, Alan Moore, etc. I'm only just getting into the comics world, so I'm sure there were a lot I missed too. Not knowing these won't affect your enjoyment of the novel though, as the story itself is wonderful on its own. This book is such a gem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Captain Marvel, Volume 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More; Author: Kelly Sue DeConnick; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Space adventures with sassy strong Captain Marvel! Fun fun fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dream Country (The Sandman #3); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Remember how I said I really enjoy Gaiman's smaller stories? Well this one's a whole collection of smaller stories! With the Sandman more in the background, but ever present. Fave by far was "A Midsummer Night's Dream," followed by "Calliope." "A Dream of a Thousand Cats," though...what a hilarious, brilliant concept.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Favorite one yet. THE WOODEN SOLDIERS BEING MISTAKEN FOR YOUNG REPUBLICANS AHAHAHA. #BlueDeservesLove2k16; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jughead, Vol. 1; Author: Chip Zdarsky; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Jughead is me in male form.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Season of Mists (The Sandman #4); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Storylines are starting to come together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pym; Author: Mat Johnson; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Will add my thoughts in a bit. Thanks Molly for choosing such an interesting book club book!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: What a fun start to 2017. Friendship to the max!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Archie, Vol. 2; Author: Mark Waid; Genres: young-adult, comics, graphic, romance, fiction; Review: Veronica Fish is fiiiiine, but I really miss Fiona Staples.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Receiver of Many; Author: Rachel Alexander; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: *fans self* Full review coming when I finish the sequel, as this story is clearly unfinished.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nimona; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is a goddamn TREASURE. Bless you, Noelle Stevenson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldie Vance Volume 1; Author: Hope Larson; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, comics, children, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Delightful. Nancy Drew meets Jane the Virgin.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 5: The Mean Seasons; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Definitely not as epic a read as the last volume, though I did enjoy the chapters with Bigby during WWII. I just am very uneasy about where Snow's story is going. She has children that don't look human so she had to quit her job and be sent out to pasture? Bigby can't see them because of some arbitrary, centuries-old law? Hmmm...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Long Game (The Fixer, #2); Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: These books are a lot of action-packed fun. If you like your Veronica Mars mixed in with crazy, over-the-top government conspiracies, this is the series for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thick as Thieves (The Queen's Thief, #5); Author: Megan Whalen Turner; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: So, so, so. I enjoyed this book immensely. The epic road trip of Thick as Thieves is definitely closer in nature to The Thief than my absolute faves of the series, The Queen of Attolia and The King of Attolia. That said, the stakes here were much higher, and the friendship between Kamet and "The Attolian" was adorable. (And kind of romantic, no? I definitely ship it.) Not a full five stars because I simply get a bit more bored with action/adventure plots than with the more political plots of the other books. That's fully my preference though, and not a reflection on Megan Whalen Turner's writing, which is still as astounding and sly as always. I think my recent series reread helped me clue into figuring out some of the twists. For instance I totally knew who the Attolian was from the get-go, and highly suspected the truth about Nahuseresh. I wasn't 100% sure about the kitchen boy reveal, but that story definitely had my radar going. That didn't detract from my enjoyment at all, as the reveals were still a lot of fun. All that said, I needed more time in Attolia and wish we heard what Sounis and Eddis were up to! I don't know if I can wait 7 more years for the next book. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 2 (Saga, #2); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This series is delightful (but awkward to read on public transportation. I'd advise against it.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 3 (Saga, #3); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Stupid book making me laugh and then cry, all in the span of a few pages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Game of You (The Sandman #5); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Everybody has a secret world inside of them...No matter how dull and boring they are on the outside, inside them they've all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid, amazing worlds...Not just one world. Hundreds of them. Thousands, maybe." I didn't *fully* grasp the ending? (Was Barbie an anchor?) But I really loved this one. Which girl hasn't dreamed up a whole world where she's a princess and goes on amazing adventures?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Author: Washington Irving; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Literally every adaptation of this story is better than the actual novella, which is approximately 30% descriptions of food, 30% descriptions of Ichabod (what a wanker), 20% descriptions of Katrina and Abraham, 10% the word "bosom" or "coquette," and 10% plot. The plot that is there is appropriately spooky, especially for a Halloween road trip through the country. And if you are looking to do an audiobook version, I highly recommend the version with Tom Mison's narration. That man could read me the phone book and I'd be happy.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind #1); Author: Terry Pratchett; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was my first Terry Pratchett and everyone told me this probably shouldn't be my first Terry Pratchett, but I am weird and Type-A and wanted to read the Discworld series in the order they were written. Now I'm seeing why that's not the best idea - I feel like Pratchett here is a little green with his writing style. There were tangents throughout I couldn't quite follow, and sentences that could get a little too run-on, making it hard sometimes to fully understand and be immersed in this new world. That being said, I enjoyed the story overall, and the characters of Rincewind the failed wizard and Twoflower the tourist. Pratchett's humor is definitely similar to Douglas Adams, one of my favorite authors, so there were plenty of laughs. And the mixture of modern ideas in this fantastical world was a lot of fun. I definitely want to continue with the series. Discworld fans, what do you suggest I should read next?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes, #2); Author: Sabaa Tahir; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Enjoyed this more than the first one. The characters really grew into their own. Elias still remains a little too perfect, but I liked how his story ended up here. Laia didn't annoy me nearly as much as in Ember, and Heleeeeene. Ugh, my girl. I wanted to give her a big hug this whole book, even though she would probably dagger me in the gut while I did so. Secondary characters are built out more, and the world has expanded into a place I'm invested in. Looking forward to the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1; Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Art was beautiful. Couldn't really follow the story, which is a bummer because I love Ta-Nehisi Coates. This is just def not for Black Panther newbies.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening (Monstress, #1); Author: Marjorie M. Liu; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: "They call us monsters because it makes it easier to hurt us. But monsters are people, too." Ok first off, the art in this is GORGEOUS. I want to live in Sana Takeda's absolutely stunning images for a while. The story of Maika the Halfwolf is off to a pretty riveting (and violent) start. I was immediately drawn into this world of witches and beasts and sassy two-tailed cats and a war that is being fought for power and prejudice. It's not a particularly new or groundbreaking plot, but Maika is a heroine you want to root for, even if she (and the book) holds you at an arm's length. When both your inner self and the outside world are calling you a monster, it can be easy to start believing it. It's inspiring to see Maika fight against that and I can't wait to witness the rest of her journey to self-discovery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Queen (New Camelot Trilogy, #1); Author: Sierra Simone; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Don't read if threesomes or BDSM relationships squick you out. But if not...woo baby. Actual story is fairly intriguing too, with a fun play on King Arthur. (Even though the names are pretty ridiculous for people in American politics. Embry? Really?); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables and Reflections (The Sandman #6); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Some of these stories were stronger than others, but the overall selection was pretty incredible. I found myself looking up the history behind each of the stories on Wikipedia afterward, which is a good indication that I found them really engaging. And I am now obsessed with Norton I, our country's first and only emperor. And I'm going to be thinking about "Ramadan" for quite a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saga, Vol. 6 (Saga, #6); Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I was a mess of tears at a certain page at the end of this. You know the one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps, #1); Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I reread the OG Goosebumps for a project and it was as fun and cheesy as I remember. "We were all nice. But now we're dead." - best line of all time; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!, Volume 1: Hooked On A Feline; Author: Kate Leth; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was soooo up my alley. Even superheroes struggle with finding jobs and paying rent and dealing with bedbugs! Loved this comic's sense of humor, loved Patsy, loved her gang and their inclusion of all types and their belief in the good in people. Will definitely purchase this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Volume 1: Squirrel Power; Author: Ryan North; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Funny, cute, kickbutt Squirrel Girl with an actual human body and not a stick body!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland; Author: Rebekah Crane; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Cute contemporary YA. Really enjoyed the friendship with Cassie, but the characters and plot aren't nearly as deep as it thinks it is.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The insta-love was a bit of an eyeroll, but Laini Taylor's writing is BeAuTiFuL. Like beyond lovely. I was instantly immersed in this world of angels and monsters and magic. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Study in Scarlet; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Um, how come no one ever told me the first Sherlock Holmes book was about murderous Mormons? I would have read this AGES ago. The case here was kind of slight, but fun. And Sherlock and Watson's meet-cute was a delight. The Librivox narrator sounds like Dumbledore, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Persephone (Daughters of Zeus, #1); Author: Kaitlin Bevis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: There's so much more you could do with this concept (Hades/Persephone in the modern day), if executed in the hands of a better writer. This story needed another 50 or so pages to simmer; the plot blew through so quickly and the characters changed on a dime. Persephone especially - she went from run-of-the-mill teen (it was seriously hard to get through the first chapter) to a bonafide badass in the course of a few months. I appreciate the effort to make her more than a wallflower, but we get hardly any inner turmoil or reasons behind her decisions - she just does them, sometimes out of the blue. It was hard to connect with her. It's no secret I'm a huge Persephone/Hades fan, so I guess my standards are high. And I did like Hades here for the most part. Dude's smart enough to realize that attraction alone isn't a good enough reason to take advantage of a girl thousands of years younger than you. The Underworld that Bevis created here also had some really intriguing elements, but again, I wanted more. Part of me still wants to read the sequel to see what happens next. Maybe after I read the other Persephone stuff on my TBR.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stardust; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Probably my favorite Gaiman I've read so far. It has all the elements you could want in a fairytale - witches, other worlds, bizarre throne ascendancy laws, a headstrong heroine, a cute romance, SKY PIRATES, and lovely, lovely language.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Girl Over Paris: The Graphic Novel; Author: Gwenda Bond; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A really fun supplement if you're a fan of the Cirque American series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1); Author: Ann M. Martin; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, fiction; Review: For the age it's aimed at, it's perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery; Author: Kurtis J. Wiebe; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Like a Dragon's Quest game starring fierce women! Looooved it. But also I felt like the art was trying too hard to appeal to men (you know what I mean). Just embrace the girl power without the oversexed drawings, Rat Queens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights [and Days] (Fables, #7); Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoyed the second arc (with the wooden lovers) more than the Arabian arc. It was a little too short and wrapped up too neatly. Also I miss Bigby.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really enjoyed this one. Fun spins on several classic fairytales, in the guise of 1001 Arabian Nights. And my love for Fables' Snow White grows ever stronger. The art for this volume is probably my favorite so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brief Lives (The Sandman #7); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Best one yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Grown Up; Author: Jami Attenberg; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: This was gonna be a five-star until that ending. UGH. I know the authorial intent behind it, but I would have liked to have had SOME sense of hope at the end. Ah well. This reminded me a bit of Jenny Offill's Dept. of Speculation. That book focused on a married woman with a child, while All Grown Up is about a single woman who doesn't want children, but the structure, tone, and themes of growing up and being a woman are fairly similar. At the end of the day, we have only ourselves and our choices to contend with. This book had some absolutely lovely passages and thoughts about what it means to be "grown up" in this day and age. I really liked and related to Andrea, even though she was a bit of a mess. But aren't we all, in some way? I also really appreciated her thoughts about being single, and her resistance to fit into the mold and into the life plan people expect her to have. Even if a tiny part of her wonders "What If" to all the other paths her life could have gone in. "A funny thing happens when you tell a man that you don't want to get married: they don't believe you. They think you're lying to yourself or lying to them or you're trying to trick them in some way and you end up being made to feel worse just for telling the truth." It's like she literally looked into my brain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Startup; Author: Doree Shafrir; Genres: fiction; Review: I'll admit I'm probably giving this a star higher than it warrants because I am a New York City-based millennial who understood all the geographical and generational references (of which there are many. so many.) in this book. It definitely made it a richer experience for me, but I can see someone not knowing the difference between Greenpoint and Park Slope or Snapchat and Venmo getting frustrated here. I was expecting something akin to HBO's Silicon Valley, which it kind of was. Maybe not as funny. But with way more women! I really appreciated and enjoyed the storyline here, which can basically be summed up as "BAN MEN." Startup culture, man. I kind of hate it. Does it say something about me that I, a 25-year-old woman, identify most with Sabrina?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: And We're Off; Author: Dana Schwartz; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: I'm a huge fan of Dana Schwartz's tweets and articles (her recent Beauty and the Beast piece is a thing of well...beauty), so I was really looking forward to this book. And for the most part I enjoyed it. It's filled with the same type of humor and fun pop culture references you see in Dana's other writing. However, it could have used another 25-50 pages to percolate a little more. The plot felt super rushed, as did all the relationships. The relationship between Nora and her mom was the strongest, but even that seemed to have a missing element. I don't know - I just didn't really feel connected to anything in this book, except perhaps Dana's hatred of Belgium. It was a fun, fast summer read, though, and I don't regret buying it. Dana's only in her early 20s I think; I'm excited to see how she grows in her craft. Just like Nora!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rose & the Dagger (The Wrath & the Dawn, #2); Author: Renee Ahdieh; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this more than the first book. Was a combo of sexy and heartbreaking, with some nice triumphant girl power moments thrown in. I'm on the fence about Ahdieh's writing style, though. Are phrases like "there was a hint of humor in his gaze" or "her eyes flashed through several colors before landing on green" pretty writing, or stuff that just doesn't make any sense?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sign of Four; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This audiobook took forever to get through because I hated the narrator's voice, but that's neither here nor there. The story was fun and Mary Morstan appears! She and Watson are adorable, but not as adorable as Holmes and Watson, of course. Only Watson could put up with Holmes at his most cocaine-addled superior, as he is here. Still, it's a delight to see Holmes put the idiot inspectors in their place. Poor Athelney Jones. The case was a little racist. The problematic rhetoric mostly came from the perp's perspective, but still, ick. Minus a star for that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 4: Out of Time; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: The plot thickens!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lumberjanes, Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan; Author: Noelle Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, comics, children, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as epic an adventure as the last volume, but it DID have an adorable baby dinosaur wearing glasses!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Worlds' End (The Sandman #8); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Lovely stories in stories in stories. The Prez tale was a hard one to take though. If only...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kindly Ones (The Sandman #9); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Damn. Daaaaaaaamn. This blew me away. Never has reading 9 volumes of something paid off and come together SO WELL. Also I am devastated.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destroyer of Light; Author: Rachel Alexander; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Book 2 was stronger than book 1, mainly because the plot was a bit more action-packed and less crammed full of the erotic scenes. (Don't get me wrong, I love the erotica, but the plot/sex ratio can be a tricky balance.) I love Persephone here - at times vulnerable and unsure of her position in the universe, at other times a total badass who absolutely should not be trifled with. Sisyphus and Minthe know what I'm talking about. Apollo too. Hades here is a total swoonboat, if a bit angsty. But what do you expect from an aeons-old bachelor who names his dog the Greek word for SPOT. Dude is secretly just an awkward nerd, but when his terrifying/dark/sexy side comes out (usually in relation to people messing with his wife) it is a thing to behold. (Sidebar: I pictured Richard Armitage while reading this, which made this book very uh...enjoyable.) Demeter...eh. I've always barely tolerated her, but I like what Rachel Alexander does with the character. I also love most of the side characters, especially Hecate and Thanatos. Can't wait for the 3rd one to come out. Orpheus!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Deep End of the Sea; Author: Heather Lyons; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: In Greek mythology, Medusa's story began with a rape and ended in a beheading. Here in this retelling, Medusa's story begins much the same way, but has a very different, much more empowering ending. All the props to Heather Lyons for creating an endearing protagonist out of a mythical monster I had never really given a second thought to. This is the story of a girl who suffered all sorts of misfortune and has to find her way back to herself. Of a girl who has to learn what trust, love and family actually mean. The romance in here is really well done, and my loves Hades & Persephone play a large role here too. (Hades with an iPad is my new aesthetic. Ms. Lyons please write a whole book about them next, thanks.) Highly recommend this one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Unrequited; Author: Becky Albertalli; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Maybe I should let my heart break, just to prove that my heart can take it. Or at the very least, I need to stop being so fucking careful. Damn, Becky Albertalli. I came here to read a fluffy love story, not to feel personally attacked. I have such mixed feelings about this book. As a once-fat teen and still-fat adult, I empathized HARD with Molly. The feeling of needing to be careful with your feelings, always feeling that you're unlovable, just wanting to be in a normal relationship...I've been there. Still am to a certain extent. I loved Molly a lot and I'm glad this story exists to help fellow fat teens show that we ARE lovable and desirable. It did a much better job of it than similar YA books like Dumplin', for example. I loved most of the characters in this book and thought Reid, the love interest, was super cute. I really appreciated the family dynamics and the friendships. Albertalli does a great job making the ups-and-downs of teenage relationships feel real. My biggest hangup is with the message I took out of this. I have NO problem with Molly desiring a boyfriend. That's a natural and normal thing to want, and even to base a story around. However, Molly only truly feels "beautiful" and "wanted" after she's landed one. That stung a little bit to read. I know it wasn't Albertalli's intention to make it seem that Molly's self-worth depended on getting a boyfriend, and you can see a few places where she attempts to mitigate that. Still, that ending is what it is, and it really rubbed me the wrong way. Still a very cute, fast read, and I do want to read her other works now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue; Author: Mackenzi Lee; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: History! Travel! Rakish gentleman! Bookish badass ladies! Pirates! Alchemy! Steamy romance! Finally, a book relevant to so many of my interests. This was just nonstop fun. Great characters, fun adventures, a swoonworthy romance. And you might learn a thing or two!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fables, Vol. 8: Wolves; Author: Bill Willingham; Genres: romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Bigby and Snow finally get married <3 Very cute and lovely, and the sideplot with Cinderella was fun. I think the art is getting worse though? Bigby looked downright ugly in some parts. Also - the script at the end? Willingham is describing the kiss scene and mentions something like "this is the moment female Fables fans have been waiting for. I want them to swoon like in a Jane Austen novel." Really, Bill? Not saying I DIDN'T swoon like in a Jane Austen novel, but lighten up on the sexism there, dude.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life; Author: Bryan Lee O'Malley; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'll read the rest of the series (which I already own from a white elephant gift exchange) but I hope there's more context for the super silly premise moving forward. There were some funny parts but I kinda hate Scott. Maybe we're supposed to? Can't tell yet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Thousandth Floor (The Thousandth Floor, #1); Author: Katharine McGee; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: "Futuristic Gossip Girl" is an apt description. I was in the mood for something a little more on the trashy side, and this fit the bill for sure. The world building was actually pretty cool and all the technology mentioned seemed within the realm of possibility. I can definitely see our future turning out more like this rather than some crazy dystopia. Classism has existed since the dawn of time and will continue to exist forevermore. However, there were two things that made me enjoy this less than I thought I would. Spoilers ahead: 1) The incest plotline. Why is incest so trendy right now?? And I know that Avery and Atlas aren't blood related, but still. There are 8 billion people in this world, you can fall in love with someone who isn't your brother. Also Atlas was a total cipher with no personality. Why was everyone so into him? (I know, I know. Hot. Rich.) 2) The murder victim was one of my favorite characters and unfortunately another victim in the "Kill Your Gays" trope. I did appreciate that Eris's bisexuality was not a big to-do, but then she ends up being the one murdered. Spare me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wake (The Sandman #10); Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: An exceptionally lovely end to an exceptionally well-crafted series. The epilogues I thought were especially poignant. I'm really going to miss Morpheus, and the Endless, and Hob and Rose and Matthew and the whole host of characters from this epic tale. I don't quite want to wake up from this dream. I think I'll start on Lucifer...any other spinoffs in this universe you guys think are worth it?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaways Deluxe, Vol. 1; Author: Brian K. Vaughan; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5 - I don't really have a huge desire to read the next volume, but I enjoyed this. The reason for the parents' evil was just so silly. Like, I get that it's Marvel and that's part of the game, but that whole reveal made me laugh out loud. Same with the Topher arc - also didn't feel like that one was necessary. However, I liked each member of the gang (especially Nico) and I'm excited for the Hulu series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sandman: Endless Nights; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Death, Dream, Destruction and Desire's stories were great. Delirium's was fun if a bit hard to follow (go figure). Destiny's "story" wasn't really a story, it was more of a coda. Despair...oh boy. I know what Gaiman was trying to do there, but I hated it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo; Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I'm a sucker for Old (and New) Hollywood gossip, so this Book of the Month pick was an obvious choice for me. This was such a page-turner. I loved everything about Evelyn's story and the peek into what a movie star's life is "actually" like. The book was also filled with some really pointed quotes and observations on beauty, fame, femininity, and what it really means to live an authentic life. Perfect airplane read. I was less interested in Monique, although I understand that her character (and the backstory revealed) was necessary to frame the story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slouching Towards Bethlehem; Author: Joan Didion; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This was my first exposure to Didion, and it was a transformative one. I absolutely love her voice; the way she transports you, emotions and all, into a specific era and a specific place. Because of her evocative descriptions, I really felt like I was in California (or Hawaii, or New York) in the 1960s. Some essays resonated more than others, but all were poignant. The titular essay was probably my favorite, as I've always had a fascination with the hippie movement. What a tragic piece to read. Other standouts for me were "Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream," "On Going Home," and "Goodbye to All That."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Girls; Author: Alison Umminger; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Now THIS is a Manson-girls-as-an-allegory-for-teenage-girlhood book that's much more up my alley. Sorry, The Girls. The portrayal of Los Angeles here was spot on. Umminger perfectly captured the sleazy yet still undeniable pull of the city, all while showing it through the eyes of a relatable teenage girl. I really liked Anna, even though I found her obnoxious at times. But that's 15-year-olds for ya.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tash Hearts Tolstoy; Author: Kathryn Ormsbee; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: As a fellow literary-inspired web series creator, I was admittedly predisposed to love this book...barring it had the details right. But Kathryn Ormsbee NAILED IT. The planning, stress, bonding, and whirlwind emotions that go into creating an amateur web series adaptation -- and then dealing with the fandom afterward -- were perfectly portrayed. Was the "shoutout from famous person catapulting us into fame" part of it a little farfetched? Sure. But then again, that IS what it takes to go viral. Getting that to happen is the hard part. Beyond that element, I also just really enjoyed the characters and the story overall. I was wary when I read the description that having Tash be asexual was just going to be a character device to check off a Diversity box, but it's actually handled really well and the main romance is cute as heck. I loved Tash and her friends. Highly recommend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goodbye, Vitamin; Author: Rachel Khong; Genres: fiction; Review: Short and sweet loveliness. Perfect mix of humor and tenderness, melancholy and heart. Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal; Author: Christopher Moore; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I remember reading this in high school and simultaneously loving it and feeling guilty as hell. But I also remember it being a really heartfelt, sweet book. Need to reread.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Return of the Vinetropes; Author: Sherry L. Ross; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: Love the modern-day faerie twist!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Heart's Invisible Furies; Author: John Boyne; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars rounded up. I did NOT expect this massive tome to be such a page-turner. I think this is the fastest I've ever read a 600-page literary novel, so that should say a lot right there. I was absolutely enthralled by Cyril's journey, his heartbreaks, struggles, joys, and his interactions with the cast of characters in his life. This is a book that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Despite all that, I did find some parts a bit melodramatic & unbelievable. I guess it makes for a tighter story to have some crazy coincidences happen, but there were one too many of them. (Yes, John Boyne, I DO see what you did there.) Also the first 100 pages or so, especially the section about seven-year-old Cyril, were comically over-the-top. No seven-year-old I've ever met acts or talks like that, and the weird obsession with sex at that age was just squeamish. There was an overall crudeness to this book that wasn't really my cup of tea. I totally understand that sexually graphic horrors are taking place in this world. But you name a horrific sin (rape, incest, pedophilia), and there's some character you meet who's done it. I think Boyne's point with including all of it was to contrast these actual sins that people do and yet go unpunished, with homosexuality, which is normal yet a crime. But it just left a sour taste in my mouth, especially during the first part of the book. Luckily that element tames down a bit toward the end and by that point you're thoroughly invested in Cyril's story. And what a lovely, bittersweet story it is.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Look; Author: Sophia Bennett; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Pleasantly surprised by this one. I went in expecting the crazy drama of Meg Cabot but it was more like Sarah Dessen's YA characters meet a Jodi Picoult plot. This book is less about the razzle-dazzle of the modeling industry and more about the close relationship between two sisters. From the synopsis I was ready for snooty, jealousy inspired conflict between Ted and Ava, but luckily we got nothing like that. The girls support each other the whole way through, and while Ted's modeling does cause a few issues in the family, there's never a petty blowup over it. I also appreciated that the modeling industry seemed less like an Ugly Betty cartoon and instead showed the realities/boring minutiae of trying to land a job, and that there are nice people in the fashion world. There are over-the-top characters, sure (just like in the real world), but I think a model or a fashion lover could read this book and wouldn't be insulted by its depiction. The romance was the worst bit - I kinda hated the love interest and his constant negging. But thankfully that element was such a small part of the book that it didn't ruin the enjoyment for me. I will definitely check out Sophia Bennett's other works!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim, Volume 2: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World; Author: Bryan Lee O'Malley; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Still not fully feeling this series, but I appreciate that it fleshes out Ramona a bit more than the movie did.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Astonishing Mistakes of Dahlia Moss (Dahlia Moss Mysteries, #2); Author: Max Wirestone; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction; Review: Not as laugh-out-loud funny as the previous one, but that may have been because I'm a lot less familiar with Twitch streaming than fantasy MMORPGS. The mystery this time around was also a little less interesting than before. Still a big fan of Dahlia and her crazy friends. The ending was action-packed fun, and Dahlia's wry commentary as she makes decisions (and mistakes) is just pop-culture filled goodness. More people need to wake up to this series - that review count is a travesty. I do want to experience a fighting game tournament now. But maybe with less murder.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim, Volume 3: Scott Pilgrim & The Infinite Sadness; Author: Bryan Lee O'Malley; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5 - It's finally leaning more into the absurd so I'm liking it a bit more. Enjoyed that we got more of a backstory on Envy (but I want more on Kim!) Also lolololol at the idea of vegan superpowers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scott Pilgrim, Volume 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together; Author: Bryan Lee O'Malley; Genres: young-adult, romance, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I lesbians Kim Pine and Wallace. Scott and Ramona can still suck it. Mae Whitman > the book counterpart.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Scans Reveal Ancient Khmer City Hidden In Cambodian Jungle; Abstract: Aerial scans have revealed the remarkable size and intricacy of an ancient city that served as one of the Khmer Empire's first capitals.; Category: video
Title: MGM Resorts sells Circus Circus, Bellagio on Las Vegas Strip; Abstract: The Las Vegas-based company said it is selling the Circus Circus hotel-casino for $825 million to Treasure Island casino owner Phil Ruffin. The company also sold the Bellagio for $4.25 billion.; Category: finance
Title: Opinion: This widening crack in the mortgage market could sink US home prices; Abstract: Re-defaults on already modified mortgages are a threat to homeowners, writes Keith Jurow.; Category: finance
Title: Here's A Cool Cutaway Explaining Engine Knock And Fuel Octane; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: As U.S. Leaves Allies in Syria, Kurdish Commander Struggles With Fallout; Abstract: QAMISHLI, Syria As United States troops continued their withdrawal from Syria on Sunday, a line of cars carried their routed former allies, terrified civilians and dead bodies out of a pulverized border town that had been besieged by Turkish forces for more than a week.; Category: news
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: Life expectancy for American men keeps dropping; Abstract: Life expectancy for U.S. men slipped for a third straight year, according to new data from the National Center for Health Statistics.; Category: health
Title: 1 dead, 8 others hospitalized in Salmonella outbreak likely tied to ground beef; Abstract: The CDC said the latest Salmonella outbreak is not tied to one type or brand of ground beef.; Category: news
Title: Ask the Captain: Do pilots like it when passengers clap after landing?; Abstract: Does working a redeye flight hurt the flight crew as much it does passengers? And what do pilots think when they hear passengers clap after landing?; Category: travel
Title: How to choose your health care plan during open enrollment; Abstract: It's time to start thinking about next year's health care choices. November is the open enrollment period when most employers allow you to sign up or change your health insurance. From FSA to HDHP, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson spells out the options to help you make the best choices for your family.; Category: finance
Title: Niagara Falls: Boat stuck on rocks 101 years dislodged; Abstract: High winds and heavy rains dislodged the remains of a barge in the rapids above Niagara Falls that had been there 101 years.; Category: weather
Title: Alvarez stops Kovalev in 11th round to win 175-pound title; Abstract: LAS VEGAS (AP) Canelo Alvarez used a big punch to beat a big fighter.; Category: sports
Title: Shia LaBeouf Thanks Officer Who Arrested Him in 2017 for 'Changing My Life' in Emotional Speech; Abstract: Shia LaBeouf Thanks Cop Who Arrested Him for 'Changing My Life'; Category: movies
Title: She Fought for Muslim Women. Then She Was Found Dead.; Abstract: Ola Salem was, by all accounts, fearless. As a teenager, she stood up to the managers of an amusement park after she was not allowed on rides because she was wearing a head scarf.; Category: news
Title: Celebrity kids then and now: See how they've grown; Abstract: See what the children of Bobby Cannavale, Ray Liotta, Jude Law, Jamie Foxx, Sylvester Stallone, James Gandolfini and more stars look like now.; Category: entertainment
Title: Today in History: November 7; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Lady Gaga Cancels Her Las Vegas Show After Getting Sick with a Sinus Infection and Bronchitis; Abstract: Lady Gaga Cancel Las Vegas Show Due to Sinus Infection and Bronchitis; Category: music
Title: Regis Philbin Lists Longtime Connecticut Estate at a Loss for $4.6 Million See Inside!; Abstract: Regis Philbin Lists $4.5 Million Connecticut Home See the Property; Category: tv
Title: Judge calls USC dad a 'thief,' gives longest prison sentence so far in college admissions scandal; Abstract: Toby MacFarlane, a California real estate executive, received six months for his actions in the college admissions scandal. It's the longest so far.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: My wife & I enjoyed our 3rd stay here. We stayed here for 2 nights in early September., booked through a booking agency. The professionalism of the front of house staff is outstanding, being let down slightly by the very slow service & lack of courtesy by the waitress on the second morning. I am certain that this was a "blip" as we have never had a. problem in the restaurant before. Drinks are slightly on the high side in the bars, but the ambiance of the hotel makes up for this. The room was larger than most Manchester hotels we have stayed in, very clean, as was the bathroom. The complimentary toiletries, wifi & the apple mac/tv was a real bonus. Our room was located at the back, overlooking the tram track, the noise from the tram horns might disturb some guests in the early morning. One of the 3 lifts was out of order during our stay, but we did not experience any undue delays. The hotel location is ideal - across from Piccadilly station (via a bridge so no traffic to negotiate) & a few minutes walk from Piccadilly itself. The free Metro bus service from the station is a real bonus for travelling around the city centre. Will we stay again? - If we can stay again on a "deal" - most certainly - we really enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel des 3 Poussins; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: My wife & I stayed for a week at Les Trois Poussins. I followed the advice of a previous advisor & emailed the hotel, requesting a large room. I received an acknowledgement by email, but not a reply. We were allocated room 003 on the ground floor. This was in need of refurbishment, with wallpaper peeling off one wall (damp?) The furniture was "adequate" with a triangular table with one leg, screwed to the wall, two metal dining type chairs that looked as they were designed in communist europe in the 1960's, A minute wardrobe with a hanging rail that was only 20 cm long - This was totally inadequate for 2 people staying for 7 nights, There was shelving to the side of the railed compartment. An upholstered easy chair - this was very comfortable, A, cupboard that served to store one small suitcase, on top of which was a decent sized flat-screen tv with BBC world & CNN channels. The double bed was hard but comfortable. All bedding was clean & free from frays/tears etc. There was no dressing table & only one electric socket, inconveniently positioned behind the easy chair. The room overlooked the street at the back of the hotel - The double glazed windows effectively kept out the street noise - we were on the 3rd floor at the back.There was air-conditioning, but there was considerable noise from the plumbing/drainage systems, particularly in the early morning. There is no facility for making your own tea/coffee. The en-suite was modern, However the toilet seat was made of a cheap/flexible plastic material. There was a small shower with a flimsy plastic shower curtain. We found the en-suite to be kept clean & well stocked with soap, shoe shine & shampoo/shower gell. The towels were changed daily. However there was no towel rail on which to hang the towels to dry. WiFi is available at a cost of 4 Euros per day. There is room service only after 5:00 pm - wine available but only if you order room service food. There is no licensed bar in the hotel. The staff behind the reception desk all spoke English & were friendly & helpful. The breakfast was overpriced at 13 Euros - Breakfast is available locally at many of the local cafes for less. However we found the breakfast to be perfectly adequate (our deal included breakfast), but there are only places for 22 guests (considering there are 40 rooms) in the small stone walled dining room in the cellar. The service was very slow in clearing the tables. There is a small patio area with metal chairs & tables, the hotel did not object to drinking your own wine in this area. There is a very pleasant reception area with comfortable seating and English newspapers. There is a lift. The hotel is located close to the St George Metro station (5 mins max walk) on line 12. This gives good & frequent access to Concorde where you can change lines to access most of the sights with ease. There is; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Darlington East Morton Park Hotel; City: Darlington County Durham England; Review: We have stayed here on several occasions, every one being greeted with most pleasant staff who go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. it is easy to find, just off the eastern Darlington By-pass. There is a convenient Morrison's supermarket across the carpark, with a budget café for breakfast if you do not want the one from the Beefeater attached to the Premier Inn; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mainstay; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed for a week at the Mainstay. We were made very welcome from the start. The owners Julie & Peter (and Woody their dog) gave us a warm welcome with friendly conversation every-time and we returned to the B & B. We really felt that the Mainstay is one of the best places we have stayed. We were most impressed by the standard of cleanliness & comfort of the accommodation. The breakfasts were nicely presented, well cooked to order with quality ingredients. It is well located, adjacent to the railway station, so only a short walk to the harbour area. The bonus is having a private car-park as parking can be difficult (and expensive) in Whitby. It was our first visit to The Mainstay, but will not be our last. The Mainstay really is the main place to stay in Whitby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: The welcome on arrival was excellent. However the noise from trams below the bedroom caused an earlier than expected wake up in the morning. The service in the bar was slow, but the quality of the food & drink we consumed there was good - but why no Gordon's gin?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Preston West Hotel; City: Clifton Lancashire England; Review: The security lighting & road signs were not working & have not been for some time. There are no disabled parking spaces adjacent to the entrance door of the hotel. Poor illumination of the entrance door steps/slope; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Mainstay; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Once again we enjoyed our stay at the Mainstay - so much so we stayed an extra night! Peter & Julie really are a delightful couple - nothing is too much trouble in making your stay a memorable one. The room & en-suite were spotless. The bed was really comfortable. Free wi=fi is available all over the establishment , The selection of food at breakfast is extensive with a great assortment of fresh fruit on the self-service buffet to be followed by a full Yorkshire cooked main course. - This puts you fully set up for the day. Peter & Julie have plenty of ideas & tips for you for the day ahead. The private car park to the rear is a real bonus. There really is no need to look elsewhere when going to Whitby. We always return to The Mainstay - Its the main place to stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 Winter Balaclava Ski Mask, Wind-Resistant Face Mask, Thermal Fleece, Black; Brand: Ergodyne; Review: Awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes womens ComfortBlend Over-the-Calf Crew Socks 6-Pack (909/6); Brand: ; Review: Tight on the calves. I'm not fat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manitobah Mukluks Women's Snowy Owl Mukluk; Brand: Manitobah Mukluks; Review: Wife loves them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Stop Gear American Muscle Dodge Mopar Charger Challenger Car Hellcat T Shirt; Brand: One Stop Gear; Review: My son loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FUR WINTER Taslon Rabbit Fur Aviator Outdoor Trapper Trooper Pilot Ski Hat; Brand: FUR WINTER; Review: Really nice hat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Virginian VHS; Brand: Bill Pullman; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mccabe & Mrs. Miller VHS; Brand: Warren Beatty; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Track of the Cat VHS; Brand: Robert Mitchum; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Badlands VHS; Brand: Martin Sheen; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Dorado VHS; Brand: John Wayne; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vengeance Valley VHS; Brand: Burt Lancaster; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Distant Drums VHS; Brand: Gary Cooper; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Badge 373 VHS; Brand: Robert Duvall; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hud VHS; Brand: Paul Newman; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pack VHS; Brand: Joe Don Baker; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skeleton Coast VHS; Brand: Ernest Borgnine; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grey Fox VHS; Brand: Richard Farnsworth; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arrowhead VHS; Brand: Charlton Heston; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Western Union VHS; Brand: Robert Young; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legend of the Lost VHS; Brand: John Wayne; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride the High Country VHS; Brand: Randolph Scott; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannie Caulder VHS; Brand: Raquel Welch; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: They Came to Cordura VHS; Brand: Gary Cooper; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: River of No Return VHS; Brand: Robert Mitchum; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawmps! Benji's Life Story VHS; Brand: James Hampton; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man Called Noon VHS; Brand: Richard Crenna; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Wilderness VHS; Brand: Victor Mature; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Santee VHS; Brand: Glenn Ford; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winterhawk VHS; Brand: Leif Erickson; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grayeagle VHS; Brand: Ben Johnson; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy VHS; Brand: Glenn Ford; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drums in the Deep South VHS; Brand: James Craig; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star VHS; Brand: Chris Cooper; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Outrage VHS; Brand: Paul Newman; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Two Hats VHS; Brand: Gregory Peck; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heaven Knows Mr. Allison VHS; Brand: Robert Mitchum; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow Riders; Brand: Tom Selleck; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlaw Justice VHS; Brand: Willie Nelson; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage at Dawn; Brand: Randolph Scott; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hitman's Run VHS; Brand: Eric Roberts; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sitting Bull VHS; Brand: Dale Robertson; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rage at Dawn; Brand: Randolph Scott; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Sam; Brand: Brian Keith; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Undefeated, The; Brand: John Wayne; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caravans VHS; Brand: Anthony Quinn; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shogun; Brand: Richard Chamberlain; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caravans; Brand: Anthony Quinn; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forty Guns 1957; Brand: Barbara Stanwyck; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Far Horizons; Brand: Fred MacMurray; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gun the Man Down; Brand: James Arness; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Popeye The Sailor: 1933-1938: The Complete First Volume; Brand: ; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sitting Bull; Brand: Iron Eyes Cody; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Popeye the Sailor: 1938-1940: The Complete Second Volume; Brand: Various; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Noon; Brand: Gary Cooper; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Popeye The Sailor:1941-1943:V3 (DVD); Brand: Various; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Man Can't Die; Brand: Guy Madison; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Badlanders VHS; Brand: Alan Ladd; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deserter, The VHS; Brand: Bekim Fehmiu; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redhead from Wyoming VHS; Brand: Maureen O'Hara; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man in the Saddle VHS; Brand: Randolph Scott; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gunman's Walk VHS; Brand: Van Heflin; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Restraining Order; Brand: Eric Roberts; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hammers over the Anvil; Brand: Charlotte Rampling; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Battles of the Civil War; Brand: Charlton Heston; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakaway; Brand: Dean Cain; Review: very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KLOGS Footwear Women's Naples Leather Closed-Back Nursing Clog; Brand: Klogs USA; Review: I've been wearing them all day. Very comfy. Sole is cushy like "crocodile clogs" I have, tooled leather is cute. It's hard to find pretty and comfy shoes for my feet (read: "gnarly") so I'm really happy to have found these and will buy more colors now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men's Leather Watchband Black 15mm Watch Band; Brand: JP Leatherworks; Review: soft, flexible, works great on my Snoopy watch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: zeroUV - White Square Sunglasses for Men with Colored Reflective Mirror Lens; Brand: zeroUV; Review: awesome super-dark sunglasses. perfect for my sensitive blue eyes. It's pretty close to riding with my eyes closed they are so dark. I wish I had these for many years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colorful Mirrored lens Retro Wayfarer Sunglasses (Deluxe 3-Pack (Red/Green/Yellow)); Brand: zeroUV; Review: awesome super-dark sunglasses. perfect for my sensitive blue eyes. It's pretty close to riding with my eyes closed they are so dark. I wish I had these for many years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solvar Tree of Life Necklace Rhodium Plated Irish Made; Brand: Tara; Review: very nice, BIGGER than I'd expected but the chunky black string makes it work. I hope my niece likes it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Kindness Quilt; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Page; Review: Great teaching tool for students in Character development. The children will love this and then share their thoughts in a community meeting or in an art or writing project.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All the Light We Cannot See; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Doerr Page; Review: Wonderful story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Graeme Simsion Page; Review: Funny book; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wives of Los Alamos; Author: ; Review: I enjoyed learning the history of the area however would have liked to get to know the characters more. It was too superficial...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Halsey Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Naima Coster Page; Review: I enjoyed reading the book but some of it did not flow and I just expected more; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Justine Inn Savannah; City: Savannah Georgia; Review: The rooms are small and also the beds, but it was clean. Kathleen advise us to do this and that and whatch for this... We missed the personal touch. It was more a feeling like pay and go instead a warm welcome. However, the breakfast was very ok.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Maximilian; City: Weil am Rhein Baden Wurttemberg; Review: The hotel is abeam a shopping center and 1min away from Rhein River (walking distance). A few nice restaurants are also located around the hotel. From Basel City you have to take once a tram and a bus. The bus stop is across the street. The breakfast was great. Fresh eggs, joghurts, juice, bred, toast and much more. A taxi costs you 25.- Euro from the hotel to the airport. If you take a taxi from the airport, it will cost you 50.- Euro!!! The room I had smells (cigarette smoke) and it was very old. Looks like an old 1.5 bedroom appartment equipped with a citchen. The room was more or less clean. Unfortunately I was not able to change the room, because the hotel was completely booked... The staff is very friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Inn Boutique; City: St Helier Jersey Channel Islands; Review: The hotel staff was very friendly, helpful and allowing us to stay a few hours more without to pay a fee. The room was clean but small for two. We had a view to a wall from the next building and it smells a little bit from the citchen below. But in general, a good and cheap hotel for a night or two. Furthermore we could walk to down town. Everything in walking distance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arbatax Park Resort Dune; City: Arbatax Tortoli Province of Ogliastra Sardinia; Review: We booked 3 nights and was happy to leave. Our stay was everything else than vacation, it was stress..! we checked in 22 pm. We had room 471 and 473 close to the beach (this was the only benefit we had). We had the linen from the guests before on our bed and the room was dirty as well. Room cleaning is also a unknown cocept! The bungalow is very tiny also the wardrobe. You have not enough space for all your clothes! Telefone was not working, Safe also not. I tell them twice, but nothing happen! We had only Bed & Breakfast in our arrangements. Every day we had the same breakfast buffet with the same boring ingredients. There are may excellent restaurants outside the Resort for lunch and dinner! Italians and Russians reserve the deckchares on the beach very early in the morning and dont used the most of the time. Means you have to find a chare on the pool or somewhere else in the shadow. Or you bring your own sunbrella and keep stay in the sandy beach or wake up at 6 am. and make your own deckchare reservation... Furthermore you have the whole day until midnight loud italian entertainment... it's absolutely not a calm place for vacation - it's a party house! The most of the staff members are unfriendly too and do not speak english. This hotel resort is never a 4*, expect a service of a 2*!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute; City: Ajaccio Communaute d Agglomeration du Pays Aja; Review: We just booked one night here. Clean room, nice design. 5min from the airport (20.- Euro with taxi) or approximate 10min from city center by car. You can also walk on the promenade to city center within 20min. There is a beach close to the hotel. Breakfast for 10.- is totally ok and have a good selection of different food.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lovely Croatia Apartments; City: Bol Brac Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: Iva is a great and friendly host! She speak very well english and german. The rooms are great with a nice design and view to sea and scenerie. The appartment is close to city centre, beach and restaurants. We are sure we come back - thanks Iva!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Susan s Villa; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: The room are very clean and Susan performed an awesome service. The all you can eat breakfast is various and delicious. Lovely furnished home, a nice backyard and free parking is also available. The B&B is perfect located and you can walk in 5-7min to the rainbow bridge and in 20-30min to the water falls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Huttons Hotel; City: London England; Review: The staff was friendly. And the hotel is in a really nice area between two subway stations you can reach within 5min by walking. There is also a nice typical London Pup between Victoria Station and the Huttons. The Hotel in general I would say is never ever a 3* accommodation! The room was not clean at all. The shower was old and rusty. The beds are well worn and the mattresses need to be replaced! Breakfast you can only eat until 09:15 and if you are not in the breakfast room until 08:00 it's hard to find a place you can sit and enjoy breakfast. Furthermore the staff begin to clean up and store everything before 09:15. So we do not really enjoy our breakfast. The luggage store room is unattended! You get the key card from the front desk and you go and pick the baggage by yourself. There is absolutely no control on that, a theft sounds to be very easy... The hotel was completely booked, also the rest of the hotels around, so we had no chance to change the room or even the hotel. The Hotel is definitely overpriced regarding the value. You pay for the location only!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Lagune; City: Lucciana Haute Corse Corsica; Review: Clean room, calm and quiet place, food was excellent and the size of the plates large enough, good price/performance ratio for the restaurant. Good wines. The breakfast offer eggs, saussages, fresh fruits, bred, croissants, sweets, chees, etc. they serve also fresh orange juice and great italien coffee! 29.- for halfboard or you choice from a la carte. You have direct beach access and enough space to find a quiet spot for sunbathing. Sunbrella only available at the pool and not at the beach! There is a larger beach bar 500m away if you walk northbound. No other store or shop in the area, you need a taxi or rental car. The only disadvantage is the pool bar. Only overpriced alcoholic drinks and a few ice creams available. No sandwiches or other snacks available. You have to go to the restaurant for lunch - or pick up some food from breakfast what we did...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sandwirth; City: Klagenfurt Carinthia Austrian Alps; Review: This is one of the best business hotels I ever stay in! I had room 334 (free upgrade). It was categorized as single business room. Bit small, but large enough for one person and it has everything you need. The bed was highly comfortable. The room itself very clean and modern furnished. Wireless worked also very well and fast. The breakfast was awesome with several regional products, cerials, joghurts, juice, fresh fruits, bred, croissants, egs, etc. as well home made Vegan and Glutenfree food! Coffee is also excellent, like italien coffee! The entire staff was friendly, attentive and courteous. You are mid town and close to shopping and several restaurants and bars. Everything in walking distance. In general a quiet place to be. No car required. Parking could be a challenge and expensive. Check maybe with the hotel in advance. Approximate 10min taxi ride from/to the airport (12-15 EUR depend on traffic). I can highly recommend to book this hotel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Port Mahon; City: Mahon Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: The location is fantastic and the staff is friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and offer quite a lot. You can park your car for free right at the street. Unfortunately the hotel is a little bit old and you can nearly hear everything...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel la perla del golfo; City: Procchio Marciana Elba Island Province of Livorno Tuscany; Review: The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large, clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast is typical italian and a little bit to simple for a 4* hotel - but it's still enjoyable; croissant, white bred, cereals, canned fruits and a lot of sweets. The pool at the rooftop and the restaurant terrace is fantastic and you get a nice view to the sea and the scenery around. Wifi is available from the lobby up to the pool in every room. You can walk in 5min to the beach or the local city center with a few restaurants, bars and shops.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Griesalp Hotels; City: Kiental Canton of Bern; Review: The hotel offer several rooms in different houses. Our room was in the "Grand Hotel". The journey up to the Griesalp is a trip for itself. Just fantastic to drive or even for a hike! The Spa is small but clean and nice! You don't need more than that just before the end of the world... ;-) wifi works great but currently only in the restaurant or close to it, but they will update that near future to all rooms and houses. Breakfast and dinner was excellent, the staff extremely friendly, helpful and familiar..! Several hiking trips for all personal conditions available. We enjoyed our 2 day trip and I can recommend this hotel to everyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Bor; City: Krk Krk Island Kvarner Bay Islands Primorje Gorski Kotar County; Review: Over all, it's between "average and very good", but I rated as very good because of the very friendly staff and it service. The food is good, but the breakfast could have more selection. The hotel offer the sunbeds free of charge, but make sure you have the voucher from the hotel. There is enough natural shadow in the second row of the nearby beach. Full and pleasant sunny in the first row, but you can rent a sunbrella for 10 kuna the whole day. The hotel itself require improvements in some rooms. Others are already renovated. If you need a transfer from Rijeka Airport to the hotel, ask Silvia! Her husband pick you up and make also the transfer back (30.- Euro per way / 20-30min ride). You do not need half board. There are so many good restaurants in Krk town and you can walk there in 10min.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waves and Wildlife Cottages; City: Stokes Bay Kangaroo Island South Australia; Review: To describe what I have seen is just impossible. This is something you have to experience for yourself and has absolutely noted on your bucketlist..! Just to give you an idea of a "normal" day at Waves and Wildlife... the sunrise wakes you up and you enjoy breakfast at the sunny veranda of the cottage. Dozens of wild Kangaroos surround you, sometimes just 2-3 meters away from the cottage. You watch them and enjoy a beautiful view to the sea same time. And after you have returned from your Island Tour during late afternoon up to 40 Kangaroos will wait for you..! It is indescribable..! Just amazing..! And they are so close to you! We walked many times to the top of the little hill surrounded by the Kangaroos (adults and baby's), took some pictures and keep watching wile we had a rest on the lawn. There is no noise, no traffic, just you, the wind, the Kangaroos and the waves you can hear. Can you imagine how peaceful it is? Later we had dinner "together" with the Kangaroos on the veranda. We and the Kangaroos watching each other and enjoyed a fantastic sunset together. Wild animals and humans enjoy one of the most beautiful spots on earth together. You will never forget this experience..! But please keep the Kangaroos wild (do not feed) and respect them all the times. Do not stress them just because you like to have a nice photo. Give them the time to get close to you and you will get many possibilities for a best shot! We took so many awesome pictures..! And make sure you visit Paul's Place! Paul manage a sanctuary with orphan animals (Kangaroo's, Koala's, Snake's, Bird's, Emu's, and much more). Book your tour and get in touch with them..! I can fully recommend Waves and Wildlife Cottages to everyone as well Paul's sanctuary!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Sands Apartments; City: Hervey Bay Fraser Coast Queensland; Review: The hotel website looks absolutely different to what we have seen..! Furthermore we booked this hotel because of all the positive remarks (which I definitely can not understand!). We payed 105.- per night (unfortunately pre-payed) for a crap old, dirty and dark room including bedbugs... You can hear everything from the people above and beside you. The entire furniture is old and need improvement. The carpet in the bedroom is just terrible. The wardrobe was not usuable because of a damage of the sliding door. My recommendation: stay away or book very carefully!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sorell Hotel Tamina; City: Bad Ragaz Canton of St Gallen; Review: Very friendly and helpful staff and owner. Clean and modern room and shower. Top sleep quality. Excellent breakfast and dinner with high quality of the food, also good for vegetarians and even vegans! Located in city center and wihtin 5min walking distance from the Therme.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saint Christophe; City: Calvi Haute Corse Corsica; Review: The staff is very friendly and the food quality is ok, the breakfast is fine. The bed and sleep quality is very good! The rooms are old and need improvements, they have still carpet inside... however, the room itself was very clean. I recommend to stay at floor 3... the levels going down and not up. The restaurant is at entry level and the second floor is just below the restaurant and all peoples going down pass your room, so therefore noisy..! If your budget is limited or if you are looking for a good and central location, then it will be your place to be.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Corte dei Granai; City: Maglie Province of Lecce Puglia; Review: If you visit Maglie or even the greater area, you have to stay in this B&B..!!! There is absolutely nothing negative I can tell you about - it is the best hotel I ever have been in Italy! Martina, Consuelo and Francesca are fantastic, lovely and do everything to fulfil your wishes and that you feel at home. The rooms are fantastic, clean and with plenty of space! Modern meets traditional and all rooms are furnished with many details and lovely equipped. Typical italian breakfast with fresh fruits, tasty cakes, ham, cheese, bread, cereals, juices, and the coffee is excellent..! Parking is free in the back of the house. Worth to stay!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Humboldt Park Hotel Spa; City: Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary Region Bohemia; Review: Because of all reviews, I expected a fantastic hotel, but I crashed... The hotel is historical and nice. Rooms are clean. Breakfast was quite good and several things to choose from, but filtered "water"-coffee only. The staff is different, some are friendly, others not. Few items missed in the room but fixed within 5-10min. The first two rooms on each floor are close to elevator you can hear at night going up and down. The pool is very small and not very warm, the half of whirlpool massage nozzles where inoperative. The sauna was out of operation. If you usual book 4* western Hotels, book 5* in Carlsbad to get similar or better service and quality.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza JFK Airport New York City; City: Jamaica Queens New York; Review: we asked for a quied room to the backside and got 221 on the 2nd floor - and got not was we expected... the entire 2nd floor has all fans and engines on the rooftop and therefore it is quite noisy! also the bed was shaking sometimes! Because we was so tired after a long haul flight we were able to sleep. The room itself was nice, the bed comfortable, but the carpet not very clean...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mabely Grand Hotel; City: Kampi Zakynthos Ionian Islands; Review: It is a very charming hotel with excellent view - but in the middle of nowhere. Next beaches are 15-45min by car. Closest restaurant and grocery store 10min by car. You have two large public pools, one with a pool bar the other one served by waiters. The rooms are nice, clean and bed/sleep quality is good. Food is very good but if you stay longer than 3 or 4 days, expect repeated dishes. The waiters are great and try to do their best to be as much as professional. Mens should pay attention: dress code at dinner applies! closed shoes are required minimum and no tank top! The details are visible if you look at them and can be improved easily to reach 5* standards. As example: Deckchairs are worn and chewing, the mattresses need to replaced because people lie on the mattresses without towels - so sun cream and sweat is all over.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dresden B B; City: Los Angeles California; Review: Very kind host, little bit in the age, but still nice and clean place. The room it self is small, but there is all you need. Shared bathroom. A nice garden and pool area to relax. Free parking on the street available. Close to everything!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boutique At Grand Central; City: New York City New York; Review: The first seven floors is reserved for the Boutique Hotel, the floors above is for Club Quarters. Both hotels use the same entrance from Club Quarers. Everyday from 5-6 p.m. you can enjoy free wine and Snacks in the rooftop bar at the 27. floor with beautiful view to down town. Friendly staff. clean room and sleep quality was good too. The negative points I have to give: less in the room (if you stay longer than 3-4 nights) and no save available, some damage visible on the furniture.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TravelChair Lounge Lizard, Breathable Mesh Outdoor Chaise Chair; Brand: TravelChair; Review: I had the same issue as the May 21 reviewer -- the cupholder is VERY different from the cupholder in the picture. In fact, I had this same chair for years and based on the photo, thought I was replacing it with the same model, which had the cupholder in the picture (which folds neatly during transport, and is quite durable -- made with metal and good quality gripping plastic). This new chair has a cheap plastic cupholder that has to be snapped on to the chair, and will last maybe 6-12 months at best before breaking -- that's how bad the quality of the new model's cupholder is (cheap, lightweight plastic, and having to remove the cupholder for transport will be a pain - it will either break or get lost). Really a shame -- Amazon should at the very least update the photo to this new, inferior model.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Squirrel Buster Classic 5.3"x5.3"x32" (w/hanger) Wild Bird Feeder with 4 Feeding Ports, 2.4lb Seed Capacity; Brand: Brome; Review: I got this to keep squirrels out and conserve seed in the face of wily squirrels. To my surprise, ALL the seed was GONE after just a few days of use. I couldn't figure out why - no squirrels seem to be getting into it. Then I watched as a couple of finches were eating from the bottom ports and as they ate, seed would come literally cascading out of the feeder. What a horribly designed model! The $20 one that I have had for years, meanwhile, both keeps squirrels out and conserves seed FAR better than this overpriced piece of crap ripoff. This will be the first bird feeder that I've ever returned!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Water Right Professional Coil Garden Hose, Lead Free & Drinking Water Safe, 75-Foot x 3/8-Inch, Olive Green; Brand: Water Right; Review: This item is, unfortunately, a "Self-knotting hose". Every time I pick it up, it has somehow become entangled in a way that takes a good few minutes to undo. I'm going to stick with regular kink-free hoses from now on - MUCH more user friendly!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Suncast CPLSSM200B Swivel Hose Hideaway with Smart Trak Hose Guide; Brand: Suncast; Review: Fell apart less than a year after purchasing it, while our last hose hideaway lasted three years with the same exact hoses - this is a piece of crap, do not buy it!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Suncast SSB200B Swivel Hose Hideaway with Smart Trak Hose Guide & Bin; Brand: Suncast; Review: TOTAL CRAP - DO NOT BUY - FALLS APART QUICKLY! Fell apart after less than 9 months, while our last one (made by Hampton Bay) lasted over 3 years (with same hose)! Also, the company doesn't stand by their products with a good, simple, customer-focused warranty policy. I called the company to get a warranty replacement, but they told me that their "policy" is to only send replacement parts, not a replacement unit. I asked how long it would take me to install the parts, and they had no idea. I asked why not just send me a replacement -- that it's already inconvenient to have a unit fall apart so quickly. They told me "that is not our policy". Well, they can take their policy where the sun don't shine because I am not buying anything made by Suncast ever again. Total CRAP.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Yellow Box Women's Ana Flip Flop; Brand: Yellow Box; Review: Love these. Very comfortable. I wore them right out of the box. They look great and feel great. A++; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corinna-Maria 925 Sterling Silver Pawprint Charm Paw Print Cut Out; Brand: Corinna-Maria Charms; Review: Beautifully made, exactly as pictured. Just lovely. A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver 1mm Box Chain Necklace Bracelet Anklet Solid Italian Nickel-Free, 7-36 Inch; Brand: Hawaiian Silver Jewelry; Review: Love this box chain -- very well made. I will definitely order more. A+; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Concealing Petals Wire-Free Bra; Brand: ; Review: padding is stiffly molded which I did not expect; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Concealing Petals Wire-Free Bra; Brand: Hanes; Review: padding is stiffly molded which I did not expect; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mad Max: Fury Road; Brand: Tom Hardy; Review: I like Tom Hardy, and I like Charlize Theron, but this was just not made for them. Tom Hardy just didn't come across as a hard scrabble survivor, and neither did Charlize Theron. I liked the premise, but I thought the last half hour of this movie was stupid. Plus, there was too much glitz for the apocalyptic future. It just seemed like everything was written to put them into impossible scenarios. The writers, and the director of this movie should never work again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mad Max : Fury Road - Edition limitée 3D - Coffret Voiture [Blu-ray]; Brand: ; Review: I like Tom Hardy, and I like Charlize Theron, but this was just not made for them. Tom Hardy just didn't come across as a hard scrabble survivor, and neither did Charlize Theron. I liked the premise, but I thought the last half hour of this movie was stupid. Plus, there was too much glitz for the apocalyptic future. It just seemed like everything was written to put them into impossible scenarios. The writers, and the director of this movie should never work again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Snow Girl and The Dark Crystal; Brand: Winston Chao; Review: Okay, but not great. Good idea, good actors, but the CGI was clunky, kind of like the old Claymation thing. They just relied too much on CGI.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Captive Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson (DVD); Brand: ; Review: I liked it, well written, well acted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse; Brand: Christopher Landon; Review: It was fun. I wouldn't buy it or see it in the theater, but renting, yeah, definitely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ant-Man; Brand: Paul Rudd; Review: This movie was so much fun. I can't wait for the sequel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nice Guys; Brand: Russell Crowe; Review: Loved this movie, loved the characters. It was the little things in the movie that made it so good. Like when they've stepped back into the elevator after seeing what was happening in the penthouse, and Gosling's character is shaking. Awesome. I hope to see a few sequels from this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day Resurgence; Brand: Liam Hemsworth; Review: Hollywood hurts my brain. Julius Levinson is almost killed on the Eastern Seaboard, yet is able to drive all the way to Area 51 to make it in time for the finale. People are on the moon, in Africa, on the Eastern seaboard, yet they're all able to get to Area 51 for the big finale. Let's all go do something completely random, and then, oh, by the way, we can all make it back to Area 51 for the big finale. Oh, and they drill a big hole to the molten core, and are one . . . minute . . . away . . . from siphoning the molten core, but we stop them just in time, but . . . there's a big damn hole all the way to the molten core. I'm pretty sure that's called a big ass volcano, just sayin'. Special effects were way cool, but the story sucked.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Knights; Brand: ; Review: I avoided this movie,because I thought it was something set in the middle ages. Then I read one of the reviews alluding to the 47 Ronin. I had to watch the film. I'm glad I did. This is not Japan, this is not Europe, this is somewhere, or some when else. It takes elements of Bushido and adds it to another world completely. I truly enjoyed watching this film.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben Hur Steelbook [Blu-ray] (Region Free); Brand: ; Review: Not bad, but I prefer the original with Charlton Heston.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander No. 2: The Magnum Edition; Brand: Ben Stiller; Review: So incredibly stupid. I couldn't stop laughing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minty: The Assassin; Brand: Elina Madison; Review: Just don't.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf and Cub - Baby Cart at the River Styx VHS; Brand: Tomisabur Wakayama; Review: The acting is wooden, the dialog is stilted, the scenarios are ridiculous. So bad it's a guilty pleasure. I love this movie!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dudes & Dragons; Brand: Adam Johnson; Review: Silly, Campy, Stupid. Loved every minute of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Emperor & the White Snake; Brand: ; Review: Great movie! Wasn't expecting a love story, but there it is!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Lost Ones (Quinn Colson, Book 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ace Atkins Page; Review: The hero is a returning military vet who is is exciting as well as enticing. He was raised in this small town and returns to become the sheriff. His background is both mysterious and entriguing. His interaction with the woman in his family and his workplace is fun and believeable. This is my new mystery series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Prime and Kindle Lending Library: All There Is To Know; Author: Visit Amazon's Steve Taylor Page; Review: I purchased looking for help with the Lending library on my kindle fire. no help here. this book is useless all the way around. don't waste your money. actually I want my money back.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Book of Unknown Americans; Author: Visit Amazon's Cristina Henrquez Page; Review: This book made me laugh and made me cry. It love the various life's together beau t ifuly. A must read to understand the fabric of our country; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Moon, A Legal Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Hawkins Page; Review: Page turner, stayed up all night to finish. Great believable characters. Suspenseful to the last page. Highly recommend to all; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fear Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's J.A. Schneider Page; Review: Loved it! Stayed up all night to finish. Truly suspenseful. Highly recommend. Characters very believable. Can't start another detective Brasco book tonight although I really want to. Have to binge read next weekend; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BMW Genuine Factory OEM 82110406881 Advanced Battery Charging System; Brand: BMW; Review: I only drive my 750 Li a few days a week. Kept getting low battery indicator in car....no longe an issue using this charger during the week. Must have for infrequent drivers ....BMW batteries are expensive!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxsa Dual Laser Parking For TWO Cars; Brand: Maxsa; Review: Works as expected. Looks better than that stupid ball hanging down in your face; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chemical Guys ACC_3002 Durafoam Contoured Large Tire Dressing Applicator Pad (Pack of 2); Brand: Chemical Guys; Review: Work well. Buy them. Stop over thinking a sponge for goodness sake.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Optimum (OB2008C) Opti-Bond Tire Gel - 8 oz.; Brand: Optimum; Review: Absolutely the best. Looks matte, not shiny or greasy. Not toxic like most others. Also used on my rubber floor mats. Get it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yuasa YUAM32ABS YT12A-BS Battery; Brand: Yuasa; Review: strong battery....get it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Auberge du Vieux Port; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: I cannot say enough good things about the Auberge. The staff is phenomenal, the hotel is lovely, the location is great, the breakfast is delicious! We arrived late in the evening on a Monday as part of our honeymoon trip and the front desk staff and parking attendants were so welcoming and wonderful. We asked for a restaurant recommendation for dinner and they had several suggestions, and then even called and made the reservation for us. The restaurant they recommended was probably one of the best on our entire trip! They also had chocolate covered strawberries and a sweet card waiting for us in the room. And then they even called upstairs to make sure our room was satisfactory! I've ever experienced such caring service as I have at the Auberge. The shower is also great and the free breakfast very yummy! I was hesitant to write this review because I want to keep this place a secret all to myself but they really deserve the praise. I cannot wait to return in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Bellavista; City: Torno Lake Como Lombardy; Review: If you are planning to stay in Torno do not look anywhere else!! My husband and I recently stayed at B&B Bellavista on the last night of our honeymoon and we wish we had stayed a month! Gabriella is the most gracious, kindest host and keeps an absolutely beautiful home. The views from the living room, bedroom, and garden are stunning! The drive and parking were a bit tricky as we are not used to driving narrow Italian roads--it was also a Swiss holiday the day we arrived so Gabriella told us that there was much more traffic than usual. The town of Torno is so charming and ended up being our favorite spot on our whirlwind tour of Italy and France. Gabriella had great recommendations and was always there when we needed her not yet hovering. We ended up buying a bottle of wine in town to enjoy in the garden and she not only provided us with glasses and corkscrew, but a bowl of snacks to enjoy as well. Breakfast was delicious, a great assortment of homemade and fresh treats. I hope we have the opportunity to stay with Gabriella again and certainly would highly recommend B&B Bellavista to anyone traveling to the Lake Como area. Thank you Gabriella!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opera 11 R B; City: Parma Province of Parma Emilia Romagna; Review: We spent a night in Parma as part of our Italian honeymoon and we are so glad we did. For American drivers we had a little difficulty navigating the narrow streets but on the second try, we managed to arrive at the front door. Carla and Roberto were already inside and were very welcoming. The building is very cool and only has three rooms. It feels more like an apartment as the owners do not live there and have a card swipe for the front door. Very neat renovations and wonderfully decorated. Great wifi in the main room downstairs and always fresh fruit and drinks available. Roberto had us follow him to the car park and then drove us back to the center of town, which was very kind. He also gave great recommendations for lunch, probably one of our favorite spots on the whole trip! Breakfast the next morning was nothing fancy but quite adequate. My husband loved the shower gel in the bathroom which was pine scented. We asked Francesca to show us where to go to buy some for ourselves before we left but she ended up going into her supply closet and giving us a bottle she had already purchased. She could not have been sweeter or kinder. We felt that they really cared for by both Francesca and Roberto. We did not know what to expect from Parma but were pleasantly surprised and wished we had more time to spend exploring the city. Both lunch and dinner were probably the best of our entire trip! Thank you Roberto and Francesca for a memorable stay, we hope to return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B Il Gelsomino; City: La Spezia Province of La Spezia Liguria; Review: My husband and I went to Italy last month for our honeymoon and decided to stay in La Spezia while visiting Cinque Terre. We drove to La Spezia from the south of France and had a lot of difficulty finding Il Gelsomino. Our GPS wouldn't locate it or the road it was on. We drove around for hours and finally abandoned ship and took the train to Cinque Terre before it got too late in the day. We tried to call the owners from the pay phones there but for some reason we couldn't get through. We ended up leaving the car at the train station and taking a taxi back up the hill...even the taxi didn't know the location but by some miracle he found it and of course we had driven right by it earlier in the day. One of the owners, Carla, was outside walking their dog when we showed up and she could not have been more welcoming. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views...breathtaking. It was well worth the aggravation in the end. The room was very large and comfortable, and Carla and her husband, Walter could not have been more charming. Breakfast in the morning was served on the terrace, again with stunning views, and was phenomenal! Carla is an excellent cook, literally the best eggs I've ever eaten and a delicious homemade apple cake, along with many other goodies. We wanted to stay longer but were eager to get on the road as we had another decent drive ahead of us. Carla was not able to drive us back down to the train station as she had to serve breakfast to another set of guests, but they had one of their neighbors drive us back down, which was very kind. I would definitely recommend this B&B if you want to experience a real Italian home with stunning views, excellent food, and the best hospitality. Although it is not in the center of the city or within walking distance of the train station/downtown area it is well worth the short trek up the hill. We did see a few restaurants in the area on our way up the you could probably walk to but the road is very narrow, winding, and dark so it would probably be a little dangerous. Our only regret about Il Gelsomino is that we didn't find it on our initial drive by and we didn't stay more than one night. It is a place that we definitely plan to visit again on a return trip! Thank you Carla and Walter, you are the best of the best!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Las Casas de El Arenal; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: My husband and I spent two nights at Las Casas de El Arenal and could not have picked a better place to stay. Laura at the reception desk was so wonderful, we can't say enough good things about her! She was extremely attentive and helpful but also understood that we were tired from traveling and did not want to overwhelm us. The hotel is very charming with little courtyards and seating areas dotted with flowers. We had a room on the top floor which was very comfortable. The shower was great and the bathroom very spacious. My husband was sick for part of the trip and the staff were more than helpful when I asked for some assistance. This is also a great neighborhood for exploring Sevilla. We did everything on foot from the hotel, to Triana, to the Cathedral, to Barrio Santa Cruz. There are also lots of good bars/restaurants in the area as well and it was very quiet at night. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Sevilla.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valencia Arthouse; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: My husband and I stayed at Valencia Arthouse recently for two nights. Margarita is a great hostess and was extremely welcoming even though we arrived much later than planned, as I had misplaced her directions. If you are coming in by train I would definitely take a taxi or pre-load directions on your phone as there are many tiny streets and plazas to navigate that even locals do not know. The first night was wonderful, we had a very spacious room upstairs with a balcony and a separate private bathroom. The hallway was shared with another guest but we never even saw her. The next night we had to move downstairs into the main apartment as there was a large group of guests arriving at midnight and Margarita did not want them to disturb us. The room was at the back of the house with a private bath in the room. It was nice but I really enjoyed the room upstairs more. Unfortunately when the guests did arrive we were awoken and kept awake for quite awhile, but that was not Margarita's fault. The breakfast was great both mornings, so much food! Margarita was very attentive in making sure everyone had enough coffee and whatever else they needed. Very charming place, lovely hostess, great location for exploring Valencia!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 1898; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: The Hotel 1898 is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and attentive, the rooms are very spacious, the shower is fantastic, and there is a lovely roof deck with a pool where you can enjoy a 360 degree view of Barcelona and have a few drinks. The location is fantastic for walking and exploring the city. Despite being located on La Rambla the room was quiet when the window was shut. The bar in the lobby is also great. Stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACASA Suites; City: Zurich; Review: I recently stayed at Acasa Suites with my husband and we were very pleased with the property. The staff are very kind and welcoming. The room was a nice size, with a surprisingly large bathroom and wonderful rain shower head. The hotel is located just outside of the center of Zurich in the neighborhood of Oerlikon but it took us just a four minute train ride from the airport, and then again just a four minute ride to the main station in Zurich. The neighborhood around the hotel is very quiet, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops if you need something. We did not frequent the restaurant in the hotel itself but it looked nice. Oliver at the front desk was especially helpful. We were out on a tour during the day and I sent an email asking for assistance to make a dinner reservation for our return and it was done within minutes. They do have a What's App number that they suggest you text if you have any needs but we had forgot to put it in our phone before we left. Overall a great stay and I would return again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guesthouse Castagnola; City: Lugano Canton of Ticino Swiss Alps; Review: We just returned from a short stay at Guesthouse Castagnola and couldn't be happier! Kristina, the owner, is absolutely lovely and recommended the Mansarda Suite to us. The room was so perfect, cozy with an amazing view! Yes there are several sets of stairs to get up to the room but even with our large suitcases we were able to just walk around the block and avoid most of them. Kristina was most welcoming and helped us to get our luggage to the room and gave us recommendations for the local area. It was nice to stay outside of the center of Lugano itself and the views are most definitely worth it. The bus was very accessible, we took it from the train station to Castagnola with all our of luggage, and then several times down to the city center during our time there. It was also very pleasant to walk down to the main part of Lugano as well and did not take very long at all. We had coffee and pastries at Bar La Strada every morning, the bar previously owned by Kristina and her husband, and recently sold to her friend Marielle. Marielle was most welcoming and fun to talk to! One thing that is important to me when looking for lodging is the bathroom. The facilities at Castagnola do not disappoint. The shower was large with a rain shower head and I loved the rustic design. We hope to return again one day and would definitely recommend you stay with Kristina if you are visiting the Lugano area!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Omni Mont Royal; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: My husband and I decided to venture to Montreal with our 1.5 year old daughter. We couldn't have picked a better hotel than the Omni. The staff was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The room was big enough for all of our gear plus the pack and play for the baby, and was very clean and fresh. The hotel was in a great location, walking distance to the Mont-Royal park and to several nice restaurants and coffee shops in the immediate area. The subway is also right down the street and quite easy to navigate as well. We plan to return to Montreal in the near future and will definitely stay here again without question!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Optimum Technologies Lok Lift Rug Gripper for Runners, 4 Inch by 25 Feet. The original slip resistant rug solution; Brand: Optimum Technologies; Review: Not quite a sticky as I would like, but then, it is not like I am moving any time soon. The fact that the carpet is a shag type probably is not the best for using this to keep throw rugs in place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HotelSheetsDirect 3 Piece Premium Microfiber Bed Sheet Set - 1600 Thread Count, Wrinkle, Fade, & Stain Resistant. (Twin, Chocolate); Brand: Hotel Sheets Direct; Review: Too thin. Coming off my mattress. Too big for my oversized mattress.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: R&M International 1876 Musical Cookie Cutters, Piano, 3 Music Notes, G Clef, Guitar, Violin, 6-Piece Set; Brand: R & M International; Review: I have not had the chance to use them yet as it has been too hot to do much baking lately. I just thought it was quite impractical to have a very small cookie cutter since it will cook faster than the other larger sized cookies.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau 4-1/2-Inch Metal Salt and Pepper Shakers, Red-Colored Finish; Brand: Trudeau; Review: Use them all the time. Just wish there was more room for the salt--it seems to go much quicker than the pepper. The pepper seems to have difficulty coming out and leaves a powdery residue on the top of the shaker.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau 0714096 4-1/2-Inch Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers, Tall; Brand: Trudeau; Review: Use them all the time. Just wish there was more room for the salt--it seems to go much quicker than the pepper. The pepper seems to have difficulty coming out and leaves a powdery residue on the top of the shaker.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ChefLand 8-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoon Set; Brand: ChefLand; Review: I am getting ready to use them this weekend. I love them already just because the sizes are engraved and won't smear off as in one of my plastic sets.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nostalgia HDT600RETRORED Retro Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster, Retro Red; Brand: Nostalgia; Review: On the setting it came set on, the buns burn and the hot dogs are not hot enough....maybe I need to pre-heat the dogs and turn it down for the buns, then put both in at the same time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Country Forest Trees Fall Lane Autumn Scenery Wall Art Print Poster (16x20); Brand: Impact Posters Gallery; Review: Love this poster. I have it just above where my clients sit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: New Crystal 24K Gold Collagen Eye Mask, Anti Aging, Anti Wrinkle, Puffy Eyes, Remove Bags; Brand: Rosewill; Review: I got this to accompany my first build. It works wonders! Had many support posts for the MoBo. Came with an internal case speaker too. Now I just need to figure out how to get it working lol. But that's on my part, not a defect in the product. I thought something was wrong with the power button, but then realized it was a loose connection on my mobo that was preventing it from starting up. It has plenty of room inside, I love the vent for the PSU on the bottom with a filter. I don't use it as of right now, but possibly will in the future. Love the blue LED's for the front fan. I'm thinking about switching the red power LED with a blue one to make it more uniform. Also changed the LED from HDD access light to power light. Didn't like the constant flashing. But definitely recommend this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dual Electronics DS692 2-Way 6 x 9 inch Car Speakers with 120 Watt Peak Power; Brand: Dual Electronics; Review: They don't sound as good as I thought they would. Really lacking in quality and volume. Might end up purchasing some others to replace these ones. If you are looking for quality or volume, go for a brand name better known. If you are looking to add any amount of sound, go for these.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CARRY - Macbook, Laptop or iPad Vinyl Decal; Brand: Yadda-Yadda Design Co.; Review: It came way faster than they said it would come. Also, they included two free stickers along with this one. It was a little hard to get it to stick to my MacBook, so one star off for that. But other than that, I love it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 3 Feet (2 Pack); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This item works great! Not too sure what everyone means by don't plug this into a usb 2.0 port because I haven't tried that yet. Since I don't have many 2.0 ports left, I probably won't. But it works as described. Great speed, fast shipping. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 500GB 500G HDD Internal Hard Drive for Xbox360 E xbox360 Slim Console.; Brand: by
TOMSENN; Review: I just got my 500gb hard drive in the mail, installed it in my Xbox 360 E, and ta-da! Well, not quite that simple, but it does work. Upon first installation, it did make my Xbox throw a hardware error, but a system shutdown and restart fixed that problem. It even shows up in the storage devices as a Microsoft drive! If you're looking to upgrade your storage capabilities, I would recommend this drive. Edit: Upon comparing the price of this drive to an "official" microsoft drive, I would definitely advise you to save your money and purchase this one. Microsoft just wants you to pay for THIER name to be used instead of anyone else's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer TS-A6964R A-Series 6"x9" 3-Way 400 Watts; Brand: Pioneer; Review: Great sound. I originally had some blown out speakers in the back of my car. I replaced them with some cheap speakers (that was my mistake), and the stock front speakers way overpowered the back. All of the sound seemed to be in the front, even with the balance moved half way to the rear. Got these, and wow! The sound is way more balanced. I would definitely recommend these speakers if you are tight on the budget. They worked well for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KHOMO iPad Mini 1 2 3 Case - DUAL Series; Brand: KHOMO; Review: Exactly what I wanted, and ordered. I love the carbon-fiber look on the outside, and the soft micro-fiber on the inside of the cover. My brother has an iPad mini, and is jealous of this case I have. I would definitely recommend this to anyone searching for a great case for their iPad mini!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosewill Stallion Series 500W Power Supply ATX12V 500 Power Supply RD500-2DB; Brand: Rosewill; Review: Does what it's supposed to do. They must've done an upgrade, as I was only expecting one sata power connection. To my surprise, there are two! Which worked perfect for me and my needs.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZAGG InvisibleShield Screen Protector for iPad mini/ iPad mini 2/ iPad mini 3; Brand: ZAGG; Review: I absolutely love invisibleshield! I've been purchasing from them for years now, and in my opinion I would have to say they keep getting better and better! I recently dropped my iPhone, which has an invisibleshield equipped, from a height of about four feet onto a blacktop parking lot surface (on accident of course) and it landed right on the side. I immediately thought the screen would be shattered, but to my pleasant surprise, not a single crack on the screen! If you are looking for some great protection for your beloved device, I would suggest going with invisibleshield! Oh, they also have a great lifetime warranty! I've used it multiple times; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermaltake Core V71 Tempered Glass Edition E-ATX Full Tower Tt LCS Certified Gaming Computer Case CA-1B6-00F1WN-04; Brand: Thermaltake; Review: Such a cute case lol! I love the size, and the ease of getting around inside. This case was the easiest one I've ever worked with since all four sides came off easily. I dropped one star for a thumb screw not easily screwing in to secure the bottom panel and the part of the power switch connector that connects to the mobo coming lose , but other than that, this case was flawless! I would highly suggest getting this case if you want an easy build; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: PAC AUXON-SONY Sony Auxiliary RCA Audio Input Cable Adaptor; Brand: PAC; Review: Works exactly as I expected, doesn't cause my radio to reset, at least not that I am aware of... But it definitely does what I want it to, and I am a happy customer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SATAPOWADAP - StarTech.com Power Cable Adapter 6; Brand: StarTech; Review: I'm going to give this five stars despite not using it yet. I originally ordered this because the power supply was listed with only 1 sata power connection. Upon receiving the power supply, I saw that it had two. This product looks like it is good quality, and would get the job done. I'll most likely need to use this when I add more hard drives to my NAS.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biostar Mini ITX DDR3 1066 NA Motherboards NM70I-1037U; Brand: Biostar; Review: This motherboard works perfectly for what I need it for. I used it to build a FreeNas build in a mini ITX case. Can't really complain about it, as it fits my needs perfectly. All I really needed was a cheaper board with a CPU, and the size. Love it! The price is low, and the quality is great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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: Flexees; Review: I bought this product to slim my waist down for my wedding dress. At first it was a little difficult to put on but I either lost a little weight or it got a little loose just from the few times I've tried it on. Kind of shapes me but to me it doesn't fit as severe as I would like. It doesn't flatten me much, just shapes me a little, I guess defining my curves. I'm 5'5" and weigh between 130-135, and bought the medium. For the price compared to much costlier products, it defines your curves some but I thought it would be give me more definition. I think it might have a little too much elastic to tighten in the areas I wanted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metal Masters Co. 8MM Flat Top Two Tone Black Tungsten Ring Wedding Band Sizes 5 to 15; Brand: Metal Masters Co.; Review: We decided to buy the 7.5 even though he fits an 8. It fits a slight bit snug but we decided to keep it, wasn't that big of a problem. We havn't used it since we plan on getting married soon, but so far it looks and feels great. Not too heavy or bulky at all. I would recommend this item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 6-8 mm High Polish Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band with Abalone Inlay Sizes 5-13; Brand: AshMil; Review: We bought a size 5 but found it to a bit too snug, instead of dealing with a return policy we just bought another one the next size up and kept the first one. Ok so married end of March and I noticed in June the inlay seemed to be rough and possibly a little area missing in the inlay but couldn't be sure. I checked the first ring I don't wear and noticed it was nice and smooth as if it had a protective covering over the inlay, so I am guessing after a little while the protective covering wears off. Now we are in July and I have noticed the inlay is definately falling out slowly and I have chips already in the tungsten. I now have a noticeable whole where the inlay used to be and slight markings of chipping. I can understand if I did heavy work but I work in an office for goodness sakes, there is no reason for it to be damaged so quickly. Now we have to get something else that will at least last one year. We went with tungsten because its durable and won't scratch easy, we went with this ring in particular because it had good reviews and it looked pretty for a woman but it just isn't lasting as we had hoped. So bottom line it looks pretty for a little while but in my opinion it should have held out at least long enough to make it to my first anniversary.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vitamins Baby Baby 3 Piece Costume Creeper Set; Brand: ; Review: Cute outfit for little guy for Halloween.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Crossover Hoop Earrings (0.1 cttw); Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: Nice looking but the post that clasps is thick, hurts my earring holes just putting them on. Will wind up gifting instead of using them myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Gone with the Wind (1939); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dial M for Murder (1954); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waiting for Guffman (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonstruck (1987); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Love Me Tender (1956); Genres: Musical, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modern Times (1936); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Others, The (2001); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rookie, The (2002); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Business of Strangers, The (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Murder by Numbers (2002); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Onion Field, The (1979); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Singin' in the Rain (1952); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Genres: Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hard Day's Night, A (1964); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 1/2 (8½) (1963); Genres: Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sound of Music, The (1965); Genres: Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Unbearable Lightness of Being, The (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Odessa (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Work (Beau travail) (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mask of Zorro, The (1998); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alive (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iris (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Moderns, The (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Joe Somebody (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Basquiat (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yearling, The (1946); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fan, The (1981); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barfly (1987); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Principal, The (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flashdance (1983); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Dinner with André (1981); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absence of Malice (1981); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lantana (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoop Dreams (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Kings (1996); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thin Blue Line, The (1988); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: On the Ropes (1999); Genres: Documentary, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Endurance (1999); Genres: Documentary, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, The (1998); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brandon Teena Story, The (1998); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crumb (1994); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grateful Dead (1995); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stop Making Sense (1984); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 42 Up (1998); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down From the Mountain (2000); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: War Room, The (1993); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Celluloid Closet, The (1995); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Koyaanisqatsi (a.k.a. Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance) (1983); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Movie (1999); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Decline of Western Civilization, The (1981); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eyes of Tammy Faye, The (2000); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gleaners & I, The (Les glaneurs et la glaneuse) (2000); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Startup.com (2001); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr., The (1996); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buena Vista Social Club (1999); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U2: Rattle and Hum (1988); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991); Genres: Documentary, Musical; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, The (1988); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Kings of Comedy, The (2000); Genres: Comedy, Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being There (1979); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hunt for Red October, The (1990); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coming Home (1978); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl, The (Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl, Die) (1993); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (a.k.a. Waking Ned) (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Detail, The (1973); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Genres: Action, Adventure; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rocky IV (1985); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oh, God! (1977); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wuthering Heights (1970); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Throw Momma from the Train (1987); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: French Connection, The (1971); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mexican, The (2001); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deep End of the Ocean, The (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 'night Mother (1986); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Funny Girl (1968); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raise the Red Lantern (Da hong deng long gao gao gua) (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melvin and Howard (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Robe (1991); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Very Brady Sequel, A (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goodfellas (1990); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: General, The (1926); Genres: Comedy, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to El Dorado, The (2000); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Legend of Bagger Vance, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Like Father, Like Son (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Want to Live! (1958); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Color Purple, The (1985); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crying Game, The (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tao of Steve, The (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Karate Kid, The (1984); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Affair (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Psycho II (1983); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cry in the Dark, A (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (a.k.a. MIIB) (a.k.a. MIB 2) (2002); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Winslow Boy, The (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Small Time Crooks (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blair Witch Project, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Klute (1971); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elephant Man, The (1980); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shirley Valentine (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Poison (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pump Up the Volume (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Not Without My Daughter (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Killing Fields, The (1984); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962); Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: League of Their Own, A (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hope and Glory (1987); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Right Stuff, The (1983); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Love Got to Do with It? (1993); Genres: Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prizzi's Honor (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Company of Men (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night of the Living Dead (1968); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowfinger (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Civil Action, A (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chuck & Buck (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contender, The (2000); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desperately Seeking Susan (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dick (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diner (1982); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sexy Beast (2000); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Son's Room, The (Stanza del figlio, La) (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Festival in Cannes (2001); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capturing the Friedmans (2003); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Man on the Train (Homme du train, L') (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hempnotic Jewelry Black Hemp Three String Multicolor Glass Beaded Anklet - Handmade; Brand: Hempnotic Jewelry; Review: Very pretty anklet I wear tho it seems a more summer piece. A little big but I didn't notice the length. StillnI found a wway to shorten so on it goes and on it stays untill I lose it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Bead and Bar Chain Bracelet Anklet 9 inch long 1.2 mm thickness Spring Ring Clasp; Brand: ; Review: This is a lovely, delicate anklet that is thinner than I thought but lovely enough. Have had many compliments and buying ano ther for a coworker. I'm rough on jewelry but so far so good. I never take it off and expect I'll lose it sometime but it's so inexpensive, I'm buying another for me just in case. Still think it's well worth the price. My clasp is very strong...needed help fastening so if someone finds they have lost it, more than likely it was a "ring". The clasp is a strong "lobster" clasp. The problem with these delicate anklets is they have no weight so you don't notice when it goes missing but the delicate nature makes the sparkle. Check the foot of the bed...that's where I always find mine!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modern Swirl Ear Pin Climbers Climber Wire Earrings White Freshwater Cultured Pearl 925 Silver Gold Plated; Brand: ; Review: Just as pretty as pictured and can be worn as cuff or " dangle ". Go ahead, get 'em, you won't be disappointed. My Mom always said " every girl should wear pearl, makes your teeth look whiter! " Or was it toothpaste?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's No Side Effects Full-Coverage Underwire Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: I hate to read a review like..." I used this wrinkle cream and got MORE wrinkles" or " I used this eyelash growth serum and my eyelashes shrunk "...right? Really? Anyway, this sleevage bra made the situation worse! Honestly! They extended the ultra, super soft fabric on the side but not the under wire. That doesn't work, my flesh tumbled right over the soft fabric, and this weird but fabulous material caved. It looks awful, I'll stick with my Breezies. I wanted to love this bra, beautiful peach color and design, and it'so soft, hard to fasten as it slips right out of your fingers. It looked like I erected an upside down tent in my pits! Damn it, I had such high hopes but back it goes.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Marilyn & Main Women's Comfy Soft Stretch Floral Polka Dot Pajama Pants; Brand: Marilyn & Main; Review: Runs quite small in waist and too short for me. I'm 5' 7" and 132 # and it's American made. I bought a medium; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Singapore-Chain Anklet; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: It says Sterling silver, but is there nickel?? It itches!! Beautiful but had to take off; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MGD, Blue Turquoise Color Bead Anklet. Beautiful 10 Inches Handmade Stone Anklet Made from wax cord. Fashion Jewelry for; Brand: Mary Grace Design; Review: Little big but pretty; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Clover 33 Jalan Sultan; City: Singapore; Review: We stayed for 1 night only but loved how comfortable to room was. Ours overlooked the street below and we really liked the night lights and life. Really great hotels nearby and within walking distance. Highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Silver Leaf; City: Vapi Valsad District Gujarat; Review: Having moved from a very basic hotel in Pardi, Silver Leaf felt like a 5 star to hubby and me. Though it is not rated as such, the rooms are very comfortable and staff very friendly. We found Indians in general are difficult to communicate with, and so were the staff here - but they were always willing to help in whatever way they could. I would give it extra points for the wooden floorboards in the room as well as the extremely comfortable bedding which is something that I really needed after undergoing a minor surgery.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercu Summer Suites; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: Husband and stayed here for 5 nights while we were visiting Kuala Lumpur. The apartment was very clean and had all the necessary facilities and was very close to all the major attractions. It was very easy for us to get around from there. Amazing view from the very top floors as well! Definitely recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sifat International; City: Surat Surat District Gujarat; Review: Hotel was centrally located and at a good price. Room was ok, we were thankful the ac was working and there was hot water in the shower. But the highlight of our stay was the reception staff. Most friendly people we have encountered in India so far, and helped us with many tasks like booking a car for us and even helping with our packing! Now that was a first for us, ever! Highly recommend due to their service 👌🏻; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort Spa; City: Sigatoka Coral Coast Viti Levu; Review: Not the first time hubby and I have stayed at Intercon (this was our 4th visit) but one thing that’s always consistent is the amazing and genuine Fijian hospitality. We have visited the resort in both peak and off peak season, and every visit has been memorable. Beautiful location, gorgeous rooms (have stayed in garden view, pool view, and lagoon view), scrumptious food and the warmest staff. Though we are locals, we have never received the ‘local treatment’ that other resorts in Fiji give to their local guests. And this is what sets Intercon above the others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Seems Like Old Times; Author: Chevy Ddco 08202 Chase; Review: a great old movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cast On, Bind Off: 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting; Author: Cap Sease; Review: good reference book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eleven Pipers Piping: A Father Christmas Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's C. C. Benison Page; Review: I enjoyed this book; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What the Dog Ate; Author: Visit Amazon's Jackie Bouchard Page; Review: Really nice story. I would read more books by Jackie Bouchard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House Trained; Author: Visit Amazon's Jackie Bouchard Page; Review: A quick read that is light and amusing. I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: It is a feel good sort of mystery. The story held my interest to the end. I don't usually read none cozy mysteries but I would definitely read another book by Corina Bomann.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Moonlit Garden eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Corina Bomann Page; Review: It is a feel good sort of mystery. The story held my interest to the end. I don't usually read none cozy mysteries but I would definitely read another book by Corina Bomann.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Paul Simon; Brand: Paul Simon; Review: great cd. any paul simon fan should have this one. creative and well written and consistent. run that body down and papa hobo are my favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There Goes Rhymin Simon; Brand: Paul Simon; Review: my least favorite simon album. the writing is forced and inconsistent. not very good.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Still Crazy After All These Years; Brand: Paul Simon; Review: not as good as his self-titled solo debut, but still quite good. some very well written songs like 50 ways to leave your lover and night game and you're kind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Genius: Best of Warren Zevon; Brand: Warren Zevon; Review: zevon sucks man. i don't see what all the rave is about. maybe he's intelligent, i could see that, but his lyrics are poorly crafted and his word choices are angular and rough and defeat any spirit his ideas may have had. although i do like werewolves of london, that song is good, but that's it, that i've heard anyway.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Poses; Brand: Rufus Wainwright; Review: I would have given five stars, and wish i could do four and half, because this album deserves at least that. His ideas and blending of classical and musical theater and rock and folk is so fresh, especially in today's onslought of popular trash. The orchestration and instrumentation is engaging. Just a great sound and great writing. I don't always like the words that much, they're never too bad though, and sometimes they're good. The only thing i don't like is his lyrical phrasing can be a little exhausting just because the phrases tend to last so long with little in the way of rests or breaks and sometimes his voice is a little abrasive. so, with all that said, i guess i'll give it five stars! Woohoo; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good News For People Who Love Bad News; Brand: Modest Mouse; Review: i just got this. i'm not normally a huge fan of indie rock. i like a few, but not most. i like this one. they have a great sound. some good words. it sounds like they've been listening to a lot of tom waits. anyway, it's pretty original and consitantly good. i haven't heard any of their other stuff, but if any of it's as good or better than this, then this is a great band. check it out. you'll be pleased.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken - Nashville; City: Nashville, TN; Review: This is one of the best Nashville Hot Chicken places. It's not my number one favorite. But its definitely second. It's one of the touristy hot spots and so be prepared to wait in line for a good 45 or so minutes. You can call to take orders out and so if you don't have that much time to spare, there is that option available. I always go for the "shut the clock up" intensity. Beware! It's burning hot but tasty as well. I think the secret to enjoying this flavor is and many other hot flavors for that matter, is to not let any of the bird tough your lips, pace yourself and have a very cold beverage handy. The concussion Of their rub is impressive and heats up well the next day should you decide to pack a doggy bag. It's a MUST TRY as far as I am concerned. The staff is fast and courteous. I prefer their new location off Charlotte Pike better. Enjoy and let me know what you think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Eggs; City: Nashville, TN; Review: An excellent choice for a Saturday/Sunday breakfast and brunch if you are visiting Nashville. This good eat is walking distance from several hotels in the downtown area. I will be coming back. The menu is extensive but not all over the place. They have traditional breakfast stuff -benedicts and omelettes. Today I had the creole omelette with skillet potatoes with an "everything" muffin . Very yummy, large portions. I will recommend this if you are in a mood for a seafood omelette. Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyramids Cafe; City: Nashville, TN; Review: This is a quick grab-eat-go style eatery in the beautiful Opry Mills mall. The food area is clean, the portions are generous and the staff is pretty efficient and pretty fast. He menu pretty much consist of gyros, salads and sandwiches. Everything is generally good of you have cravings for a mediterranean cuisine. They have added humus to their dressing options as well. It was pretty good. Try the lamb plate with taboulé y salad! Very tasty. Enj; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taj Indian Restaurant; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I typically swing by the Taj for their lunch hour buffet. I usually have about an hour to an hour and half to chow down. You can enjoy your typical Indian fare, curry goat, Chicken Tika Masala, deep fried vegetables, Tandori chicken among others The food is very tasty and the quality of meats and ingredients are superb. The spice level is accommodating. I will not mind if they up the ante on the spice lève a tad. Oh and you get a couple of pieces of good Naan. Not that flaky stuff some sub par Indian restaurants serve up. I have seen and interacted with many of the Indians that swing by. As a rule of thumb, I am leery of ethnic food establishments that are not patronized by people of same ethnicity. For lunch, if you're in the 100 oaks / Grasmere Park/ Nashville Zoo area your commute to the Taj via car should be within ten minutes . Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bonfire Japanese Steakhouse & Mongolian Grill; City: Mount Juliet, TN; Review: It's a decent Mongolian stir fry location . Service is usually good but I had an Ok waiter today. Meat selection is fresh. I hope someday they will add a steak fish to the options. Their sauces tend to be on the sweet side. If you want anything on the savory side, just stick with the stir fry sauce. I will try the hibachi style soon . M; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thai Papaya Restaurant; City: Antioch, TN; Review: Decent! On a scale of 0-10 I will give it a 7 for authentic ethnic taste. Friendly staff. Near establishment. Your food good comes out quickly and it's well done.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legend's Steakhouse; City: Smyrna, TN; Review: This is a local restaurant but it feels your run off the mill chain. The service is good and the food is just ok. It will do for a night when you don't really feel up to heading into Nashville for something more tasty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante; City: Antioch, TN; Review: Meal- Lunch I think this is the closest sit in Mexican establishment within 5-7 miles of Sam's Club in Antioch. I passed by some food trucks in my way. The food was slightly over sub-par.i have tried another of their locations in midtown Nashville and I recall it to be much better cuisine. I had the lunch special # 5 -I believe. It is the Chimichanga with rice as my side. Now you could get this in a refried beams. My j'me at if choice was chunky steak. The steak was pretty bland and a little bit on the fatty end. I am used to Mexican beef generally being marinated in a very unique blend of spice(s) The beef tasted more along the lines of pot roast style. The rice was d'élections and the cheese sauce pretty tasty. It will just suffice... I plan to come back for dinner sometime. I will update this review when I do.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Diner; City: Nashville, TN; Review: I was a little bit leery because of the average reviews, but I decided to take a stab -well literally- at their meal options here. I settled for the third floor where sushi was an option. The host and hostess were friendly on the floor. The city view from the third floor was not bad either. I selected the princess's hot chicken and spicy tuna sushi options. I was impressed by the quality for a diner. This sushi could easily hold its own agains a sushi house like "Sushi Train" in upper midtown Mashville. The Tuna was authentic and I like what they did with Princess's hot chicken. Perhaps I have a bias because I really think Princess hot chicken is the best hot chicken joint in the Nashville area. Try it, i hope you have a wonderful experience like I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bangkokville Thai Cuisine; City: Nashville, TN; Review: So this was a different experience, neither in a good or bad way. It was just different. The food was flavorful but it did not have the usual Thai staple flavors like basil, coconut and peanut infusions. Today? I tried the combination fried rice for lunch. It came with a vegetable egg roll and soup. The soup could have used more flavor. It was tasty but bland. I could not tell I was having a Thai soup. The Thai fried rice on the other hand was flavorful in its own way but also not like your usual Thai fried rice. Customer service by the owner, perhaps was amazing. I will be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante; City: Antioch, TN; Review: Meal- Lunch I think this is the closest Mexican establishment within 5-7 miles of Sam's Club in Antioch. I passed by some food trucks in my way. The food was slightly over sub-par.i have tried another of their locations in midtown Nashville and I recall it to be much better cuisine. I had the lunch special # 5 -I believe. It is the Chimichanga with rice as my side. Now you could get this in a refried beams. My meat of choice was chunky steak. The steak was pretty bland and a little bit on the fatty end. I am used to Mexican beef generally being marinated in a very unique blend of spice(s) The beef tasted more along the lines of pot roast style. The rice was d'élections and the cheese sauce pretty tasty. It will just suffice... I plan to come back for dinner sometime. I will update this review when i; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Train; City: Nashville, TN; Review: IF YOU MUST TRY IT.... then go ahead. Meh.... limited sushi options on the belt. I think it's seen it's glory days. It's elegant and neat inside the restaurant. My customer service experience was top notch. The good thing about it is perhaps if you don't find the sushi too appetizing, you can order anything off the "all you can eat" hibachi menu . It was a flat experience for me. Good Night !; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pancake Pantry; City: Nashville, TN; Review: For the hours spent in line to consume this subpar entrees, i wholeheartedly conclude that it's not worth it . It's one of Nashville's must do, which you should not . I really was expecting some artisan fluffy fancy pancakes. But no I just got some flat large disc cakes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: So Gong Dong Tofu House; City: Antioch, TN; Review: This part of Nashville, the Antioch Nolensville area has a lot of ethnic eateries and So Gong Dong Tofu House is one of them. It is run by Koreans and on the two occasions I have been here I have noticed Koreans dining as well Very good. Kimchi was not soggy, seaweed was on point. I had the spicy chicken . Came sizzling hot -duh, it's in a hot plate. LOL They shut down between late lunch and early dinner. Try it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MJ Cafe; City: Mount Juliet, TN; Review: A local tea and coffee establishment is definitely refreshing . They have a lot of warm coffee drink selections.. it's a tad bit noisy given the proximity of the coffee maker to the dining area. I had a sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich. It did not disappoint however it was not super awesome either. It's definitely a great place to have a brief meeting, work on a book or do do some work if you can cut out the noise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sitar Indian Restaurant; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Maybe they caught me in a very very good mood, or I was famished, or the food and service was excellent. I think it's the latter. I sauntered into the nondescript establishment after a long day at the office plus a social meeting. I ordered the Sitar special Biryani on the mild side. Fellas, it did not disappoint. Chewing through my food was akin to an orchestra playing in the background. All the spices and ingredients worked to Hefner in harmony to produce this tasty sensation which was to die for. Go get your own. Let me know what you think! M.S.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chada Thai Sushi & Pho; City: Mt Juliet, TN; Review: ******THey ARE THIEVES!!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THEM ******** I left my AirPods came back showed them the fact and they claim they did not see it. I heard them talk in their dialect about the brown case that held my pods.......; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Chada Thai Sushi & Pho; City: Mt Juliet, TN; Review: ******THey ARE THIEVES!!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THEM ******** I left my AirPods came back showed them the fact and they claim they did not see it. I heard them talk in their dialect about the brown case that held my pods; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Island Vibes; City: Nashville, TN; Review: So to start with this venue is very unassuming. It definitely can use some upgrades It is clean however. I ordered the curry goat -large-an VitaMalt which surprisingly set me back $18.00. For the meal to Precooked at that price point and in "goat country"i TN is a bit ridiculous; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Smiley Thai and Sushi; City: Mount Juliet, TN; Review: ******* apparently raw beef is on the menu. This was take out... I called them back and the customer service was horrible When you order food to go, you probably don't want to cook hence you ordering to begin with.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Altoona Grand Hotel; City: Altoona Pennsylvania; Review: room clean nothing missing up grades very pleasant . Had a pool room quite and smoke free. Would recommend to anyone to stay here. close to I 99 malls and just about anything. Large parking area with no additional fees. View of various restaurant's including several on site. Service desk was excellent Danyelle was outstanding answered all his questions and was very friendly and only wanted his stay to be great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Millville; City: Millville New Jersey; Review: We stayed at this Quality Inn this month and it was one of the best stays we had at a motel Greeted nicely when we checked in , walked into the room to be amazed at the how clean and neat everything was. Later asked the front desk a question got and immediate answer. Got up to be totally surprised about the breakfast. It was not the usual coffee, donuts, toast But a full egg, sausage, make your own waffles, toast , cereal, tow choices of coffee, juice milk and the morning paper. Check out was a breeze This is a great place to visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carnegie Inn Spa; City: State College Pennsylvania; Review: The room was terrific, the service was outstanding and the food was made to perfection. we just took a day trip with a overnight stay and was pleasantly surprised. We had been to the Carnegie house many times over the past 10 years for dinners with friends and business associates and our food was outstanding; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality inn; City: Vineland New Jersey; Review: Got in a little late not problem room ready. It was clean spacious and ready to occupy, Hotel was quite and relaxing had a exercise room and a terrific breakfast assortment would recommend to everyone; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Altoona Grand Hotel; City: Altoona Pennsylvania; Review: We took my daughter, husband and two children to this brunch It had everything from omelets to order, pancakes, waffles and a complete food line for lunch that had chicken, fish, pasta, mashed potatoes, gravy corn and a variety of desserts; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windrift Resort Hotel; City: Avalon Cape May County New Jersey; Review: We had nine of us , the meals were excellent. How would you like your clam chowder soup served to you piping hot. Put the white bowl in front of you, then have server pour the soup from a stainless steel bowl into your white bowl. Very impressive. Steak sandwich and crab bites are excellent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Sefton Hotel; City: Blackpool Lancashire England; Review: The Sefton, like a lot of Blackpool itself, needs some TLC. There are plenty of signs of wear and tear and a lack of investment. The promenade is currently undergoing a face lift, the Sefton could do with one too. Having said that the location, in the North, is very nice and the couple who run it are lovely. Breakfast was great too and for £20 a night you can put up with the odd worn carpet and small rooms. A bit of room maintenance (not my room as it happened) would encourage people to return and be worth the effort. A good nights sleep in clean rooms and a decent breakfast is all you really need, some of our party didn't sleep too well due to maintenance issues, hence the lower marks, which is a shame considering the welcome we received and the consideration shown by the hosts.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tigh na Crich; City: Lochearnhead Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: If there is I would dearly love to visit it. From the warm welcome through to the fond farewell, a great experience. The rooms are excellent, clean, well furnished, comfortable and well maintained. Shower was very good with constant and consistent hot water. Breakfast was everything you could wish for, and more, with fresh fruit (that really was fresh) through to the massive full breakfast. OK the weather can't be "booked", although I did try! But when we returned from Glen Ogle soaked to the skin Irene was on hand to dry all our clothes! The food and ambience at nearby Lochearnhead Hotel are also first rate, so helping to make our 4 night stay all the more memorable. As for Scotland in general...well, that's why we were there, and we were not disappointed. Scenery, walks, food, history, legends, the odd dram, it's all here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Europa; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: Excellent location in a beautiful city. This hotel is fairly basic (doesn't offer breakfast) but is good value if you want a clean (ish) and comfortable en-suite room. Let's face it, when the location is this good, why would you want to spend time in your room anyway? Shame that the bedroom floor hadn't been swept either before or during my stay. Local amenities are great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lyncombe Lodge Hotel Restaurant; City: Churchill Somerset England; Review: Maybe because it is "out of season" but this pplace could do with a "deep clean" and a facelift. Even the youngsters on the dry ski slope looked fed up. It's a shame because the lcation is very nice and the staff are great. It took me 3 attempts to get a suitable room,but once sorted everything else was fine. Especially the food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Henri Hotel Hamburg Downtown; City: Hamburg; Review: Henri is a little bit quirky, in a good way, very relaxed, good service, comfortable, clean and in a great location. Car parking is difficult, as you might expect in the middle f a major city, but everything else is very good. They even draw faces on the boiled eggs at breakfast!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mayfair Guest House; City: Southampton Hampshire England; Review: Clean, comfortable, welcoming with an excellent breakfast and so much attention to detail. It is little wonder the "No Vacancy" sign was up! Modern shutters, coupled with curtains, allowed me to make the room dark at night for sleeping. One minor concern, that affected all our party, the shower cubicles are about as small as you could get, and that is a shame because the bathrooms are quite spacious, and for 4 not so small guys it was a bit of a pain. Still, after so may excursions the Mayfair is definitely top of our list and the sort of place I woud be happy to take my wife to should the opportunity arise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resolution Hotel; City: Whitby Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Decent size rooms, clean and comfortable. Buffet breakfast is OK and plentiful. Location is good for Whitby town centre. Staff could do with being "organised" and the manager seems not to be there so much. My booking was charged in advance (wrongly) twice and Mr Delahunty has put that down to "human error" - twice! Word of advice: the customer is (usually) always right and, when they ARE, don't try and tell them they are not!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Certe Notti Suites Pompei; City: Pompeii Province of Naples Campania; Review: When your expectations are high (based on high ratings on Trip Advisor) it can be easy to be let down. No danger with Certe Notti, they deliver, and some!! Setting, comfort, cleanliness, help and advice and, above all, such friendly welcome. I can't speak highly enough of our hosts. Pompeii itself is worthy of more than just a day trip and we made it our base for a week to cover Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Sorrento and Naples, all within pretty easy access. Beware, the Museo Archealogico in Naples does not open on Tuesday (Doh!) still, it gave us time to visit Napoli Sotteraneo instead...well worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: I am always wary of having high expectations of somewhere that has had such great reviews, you can end up being let down. No danger of that at Cedar Manor - they deliver exactly as previous reviewers have said they would. Excellent accomodation, lovely people and a fantastic breakfast, included the nice little extras such as home made preserves. The spa bath was a real treat after a days walking around the lake district. Windermere is much quieter than neighbouring Bowness, but that is a positive in so may ways; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Innkeeper s Lodge Cardiff; City: Cardiff South Wales Wales; Review: The Beverley is in a lovely area of Cardiff, walking distance to the city centre, clean, comfortable and very friendly (Dave on reception is ace!). Food is sound and the bar is popular, with decent beers. So why, I mean WHY, do they have a shower cubicle where the tap slices into you if you try to turn around? For two days I couldn't wash my feet as bending down was totally out of the question. Strangely it isn't for lack of space. The bathroom was long and narrow so the shower cubicle could have been much deeper...and then everything would have been pretty much perfect! Oh, my travelling companions said their shower was big enough but no "pressure" or hot water, as they were on the floor above I guess that would be why. I would stay again but not in a single room; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Castle Inn; City: Bradford on Avon Wiltshire England; Review: We spent two very comfortable nights at this rather quaint hotel. The room was very comfortable. The "real ale" on the other hand was a major let down, I think CAMRA need to look at their standards! To only have "summer ales" available, save for the 'flat vinegar' that tries to pass itself off as stout, is such a poor show. My advice, for what it is worth, ALWAYS have a good "go to" standard ale. Fair play they offered me a replacement pint but 3 out of the 4 were virtually undrinkable. They had also run out of Estrelle Damm, a shame on a hot day! Food is OK, I had been lead to expect better and breakfast was a bit hit and miss, good on Tuesday, disappointing on Wednesday, grease all over the plate and an over cooked egg...I am guessing different chefs on those two mornings. All said, it was OK but the reports on here, and claims from the hotel itself, had raised my expectations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Beach at Bude; City: Bude Bude Stratton Cornwall England; Review: You know what they say about first impressions, well, The Beach at Bude don't let that worry them. More's the pity! Whilst the reaction to the 'issue' was very good, the fact that we had an 'issue' was not, and could so easily have been avoided. Don't put people into an expensive room where the blind is falling down!! Oh, and make sure they have been serviced properly too - no soap in the bathroom!? Come on now!! Ok, it was fixed, but not until AFTER we had showered and been forced to dress in the bathroom to avoid 'shocking' the passers by. Then, we get offered an upgrade (for 5 nights out of our 7 night stay) so even better. Still they managed to mess it up! After 4 nights it appears they had got their wires crossed and we had to move back a day early...that meant going back at lunchtime to clear the room - lucky I had my 'phone switched on! Still, new blinds avoided any further "flashing" on our part. Oh, and get some air conditioning - fans just don't do it! Lets try and end on a positive note: The food in the restaurant is spot on, both at breakfast and dinner and the staff are generally very good, if a little 'reactive' when really they need to be pro-active.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Woodman Inn; City: Huddersfield West Yorkshire England; Review: It's a while since I last stayed here, and in the meantime the place has changed hands and undergone a massive refurbishment. I liked it before, but I LOVE it now. Whilst retaining the charm you would expect from such an old Inn, the new room fittings are top notch and the food is better than ever. More importantly, the attitude of the staff is so much more friendly and welcoming. Early February you might expect the place to be quiet, or even shut! Not The Woodman, even on a Wednesday evening I feared I wouldn't get a table, I should have had more confidence, staff had reserved a few tables to ensure residents were covered (good idea). There was a little hiccup when chef didn't turn up for breakfast but even that was excvellentkly handled, so no real problem. If I have one small gripe it was the rather intermittent nature of the hot water in the shower...maybe they need a bigger boiler for the winter temperatures! Still, a great stay. Special mentions to the Scottish lady who looked after us so well at breakfast, and the young blonde waitress in the evenings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte House Hotel; City: Peterborough Cambridgeshire England; Review: Charlotte House is an OK B&B with reasonable rooms but is nothing "special". Location is also OK but being on the busy London Road the noise, especially for rooms at the front, is a bit of an issue. Breakfast is also OK, but obviously not cooked to order going by the cold sausages, having said that it included my personal favourite of tinned tomatoes, so it's not all bad!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ai Mori d Oriente Hotel; City: Venice Veneto; Review: I am always a little wary when everything sounds so perfect...setting up for a fall!? Well, certainly not this time. This place is exactly what people on here have been telling us it is. Well located, well appointed, friendly and welcoming with an excellent breakfast buffet, well stocked bar and decent "bar meals" in the evening. We arrived early due to leaving Gatwick about the same time as the milkman was starting his rounds. Whilst our room wasn't ready there was no problem leaving our bags in a secure area and our holiday was all systems go. A map and some directions from the very friendly guy in reception and away we went on our first recce. When we returned we were shown to our very comfortable, air conditioned, double room with bath, shower and bidet, mini bar and safe. Everywhere was spotless and there was plenty of storage space too. The options to get around Venice are either boat or foot, and we used both, although mainly walking. Within one block of our hotel was a very lively bar and restaurant area which gave us ample options without the need to go "central" in the evenings. Walking to such key sites as Rialto Bridge, St Marks etc were all possible (but we like walking!). Failing that the nearest Vaporetto stop is only 10 minutes away. The hotel offered us the "trip to Murano" but we declined (due to comments on here, and from others), and they weren't pushy. We made the trip under our own 'steam' and combined it with a visit to Burano, using a 24 hour pass that also got us to St Mark's nice and early the next day, to beat the crowds. All-in-all a wonderful holiday and Ai Mori proved to be an excellent base.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Adelante Berlin Mitte; City: Berlin; Review: A large comfortable bed, clean and well equipped bathroom, including 2 shower head choices! and bedside clock/cd/radio plus digital tv. Hard not to get a good nights sleep here! The breakfast buffet (10 euro) is great value with both hot and cold choices. Staff are friendly and helpful, directions, booking taxis etc Location is quiet but within easy walking distance of many restaurants and bars and only 10 minutes from the river and a further 10 minutes from Alexander Platz. If you don't want to walk there are plenty of taxis, trams and underground stations all in easy walking distance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockside Hotel; City: London England; Review: ...as the saying goes. Dockside is a great location for exploring London on a budget. A very short walk to the DLR at Shadwell and one stop takes you to Bank. Even Whitechapel is in walking distance so you can visit the infamous "The Blind Beggar" pub. The hotel is clean, modern and friendly with great showers and whilst the rooms are small they have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Breakfast is wide ranging with fresh fruit, cereal, pastries, cheese, ham and a hot selection...and here is the rub...it is only a hot selection if you replenish the eggs, beans and sausages! Such a shame that this one lack of attention should let the place down...but not spoil the weekend.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dean Park Inn; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: The owners are very much "hands on" and it shows. All the staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming, an atmosphere that reflects the management. Good beer, excellent bar food and a great breakfast. Rooms are quite small but warm and comfortable, with excellent showers...what more could you ask for? Stayed two nights with friends and the verdict was unanimous...fantastic value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairways Lodge Leisure Club; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Fairways Lodge is probably seen more as a sporting or wedding venue than a hotel, but it is still small and friendly enough for a weekend away or a few nights midweek, and access to Manchester city centre is pretty easy. Value wise it is hard to fault and a great hot buffet breakfast, well stocked bar and tasty bar meals make for an excellent stop. Wainwrights beer on draft is very welcome! Rooms are comfortable albeit the shower is designed for those who stand well below 2 metres! This was probably my only gripe. One word of caution, for less able visitors, the layout of the hotel means that getting to your room can involve many corridors and sets of stairs as it seems the bedrooms are laid out around a central block that houses the squash courts. I did joke about needing a taxi to reception...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Woodman Inn; City: Huddersfield West Yorkshire England; Review: Due to working in the area for 6 years (no longer) I have frequented The Woodman on a number of occasions during that period, and since. A few years ago it came "under new management" and had a massive refurbishment. The feeling then was that the place had finally found its real place and purpose, as a boutique hotel and gastro pub. Amazingly, 18 months since I last stayed there, not only was I remembered, but things have actually got even better. Dinner was exceptional, and original, and breakfast was a treat. Not to management: in Wendy you have a real treasure!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bagshaw Hall; City: Bakewell Peak District National Park England; Review: Bagshaw Hall isn't cheap, but it does provide a very comfortable place to stay in the lovely Peak District town of Bakewell. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment with a modern en-suite bathroom and a lounge/kitchenette downstairs. Breakfast isn't included, but can be ordered to your room. For a single night stay I guess self-catering isn't really the best option, but we decided to go for the extra comfort that Bagshaw Hall offers, and it was worth it. A short, if steep, walk, gets you into town. Plenty of hot water, and decent water pressure, meant that the 'soaker shower' did exactly what the name suggests...a nice change from some place I could mention! The bed linen is so "cool" that I have e-mailed the hotel for details as I have struggled to get "cool touch" linen in the past and it made for an excellent nights sleep; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cambridge Hotel; City: Huddersfield West Yorkshire England; Review: Comfortable, clean, well located and excellent breakfast, all for £50! Friendly staff, free parking, quiet, need I go on. I had read the reviews before my stay and agree with all the positive comments made on here. It really was a great find and if ever I am back in town, this is where I will head for. As a previous reviewer mentioned, just a few minutes from Magic Rock Brewery Tap, and only a short walk into town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moorland Hotel; City: Wotter Devon England; Review: The Moorland Hotel is, not unsurprisingly, on the Moor, Dartmoor that is. The last few miles of the journey were interesting, to say the least, with narrow lanes and passing places, but it is well worth it for the welcome on arrival. The staff were brilliant, the location is excellent with views of Dartmoor on one side, and the sea near Plymouth on the other. I think I may have been a bit spoilt as I was in the "Wotter Room", with its massive bed, two sofas and spa bath...at little or no extra charge! Dinner was excellent, good quality without being over fancy, and the bar well stocked and friendly. I'm not sure there were many other guests but the restaurant was still busy as I'm sure the locals love it. Breakfast was equally well cooked with a good selection as well as cereal and fresh fruit, croissants etc This was a business trip, and the staff were very helpful with wi fi, and even printing off some e-mails for us. If my wife can cope with the narrow lanes this might be a destination for a short break next year!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruskin Hotel; City: London England; Review: Don't forget, this is London, so to find somewhere as good as this at the price is quite unique. Rooms are not massive, you wouldn't expect them to be, but they are clean and comfortable with everything you need for a few nights stay. Let's face it, we only want somewhere to sleep and a decent breakfast, the rest of the time we are out and about seeing the sights of London. Staff are friendly and helpful and the secure parking is a nice bonus. The buffet breakfast is fine, although bacon would be nice to go with the sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns. A fairly short trip to East Ham tube station and off we go! The area is fine, although not much to do, again, with the City so accessible, who really minds?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Hotel; City: Chertsey Surrey England; Review: Stayed two nights here for business. Food is excellent and a decent choice of beers. Service was friendly and efficient. The rooms are very comfortable although the heating system is a bit "old fashioned". All in all, a very good hotel. Reception in particular were friendly and helpful; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dean Park Inn; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: This could have been titled "That's why we came back" as this is not my first review of Dean Park. Good food, good beer and friendly service combined with a decent location. Not the cheapest but this is a very comfortable place to stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beaches; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Alec & Jules really do go "the extra mile" to make you feel welcome. Alec kept in touch regarding our arrival time so that we could gain access if they were out, only a small thing but communication is so important. Jules provided the ice pack for my swollen knee...much appreciated! Comfortable room with a good shower and plenty of hot water, excellent breakfast and great location. Superb value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King William Inn; City: Tunley Bath Somerset England; Review: Superbly refurbished rooms, plenty of space, comfortable and clean. What a great place to stay. Excellent food in the 'gastro pub' and a wonderful breakfast to set up the day. Add to all this the fact that the staff are brilliant and you really do have a great place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunny Bank Guest House; City: Tenby Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: What a lovely pace to stay whilst visiting Tenby. Spotlessly clean, comfortable room, excellent breakfast and truly friendly service. You really couldn't ask for more, except maybe on site parking, but the geography doesn't really lend itself to that. However, with the railway station just around the corner, and only £16 for a weeks parking, no bother. A short walk to the town centre, and 3 beaches, means the location, whilst quiet, is certainly not out of the way.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: kittencal s almond biscotti; Review: Just tried this recipe for the first time... My friend, whose husband is a chef, commented excitedly that these were the best biscotti she has EVER tasted. (She then went on to tell my mother and her husband about them -- multiple times!!) Definitely using fresh orange rind is the way to go... and I used sliced (not slivered or whole) almonds. I also doubled the recipe to use some as Christmas gifts. I also plan to drizzle melted white chocolate across a few of them... yum! AWESOME recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: chicken breasts with peanut sauce; Review: This is a great recipe!! I absolutely love savory peanut dishes, and this one was SO easy and yummy! I didn't put curry in because I don't care for curry. I also added a little extra peanut butter and honey. It's great with chunky natural (unsweetened) peanut butter! Next time I think I'll make more sauce (add more broth, PB, and honey) because we loved it over the rice and ended up running out! Thanks for the great yummy, EASY recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: cream of tomato soup; Review: We were looking for a tomato soup recipe using canned tomatoes and I came across this one. It looks like a lot of extra work for a simple thing like tomato soup, but I have to say that this soup is INCREDIBLE - we LOVE it!! I think I used a bit more brown sugar than called for, and I used regular onions as I had no shallots on hand. I plan to get some and make it again - SOOOO good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: pecan rolo cookies; Review: yes, these certainly are a cookie tray candidate - they've been on mine since i discovered them a few years ago! as another poster does, i also drizzle white chocolate over the tops of them - they look even more beautiful and inviting that way. and by personal preference, i don't add any nuts to the dough itself. slightly time-consuming for a cookie, but worth the effort! in the chaos of moving, i can't find my recipe and was so pleased to find it posted on recipezaar! thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: mimi s shortcake; Review: This recipe is wonderful! I have used it many times for strawberry shortcake when we're having guests over - even my 2 nephews (10 & 5) were disappointed last time they were over and I hadn't made it! I usually add just a bit more sugar to the dough, as we prefer a slightly sweeter shortcake - and I also sprinkle some raw sugar on top before baking to give it a crunchy sweet top. They're always a hit! Also, my husband has celiac disease, so I have even substituted my gluten-free flour mix for the flour, added a couple teaspoons of xanthan gum, and it might just taste almost better than the original! GREAT recipe... :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lamplighter Inn Suites North; City: Springfield Missouri; Review: We have stayed at this Motel numerous times and have never had a bad experience. Rooms are clean and comfortable and they have a very good breakfast, a large breakfast room with plenty of seating and an attendant on duty to replenish the food items and keep the area clean. The beds are much more comfortable than most of the motels I have stayed at,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Story City; City: Story City Iowa; Review: We have stayed here several times when traveling to Branson, MO. It is a better than average (in it's class) motel in terms of cleanlness and comfort. They have a very basic breakfast of cold cereal. pastries, toast, juice and coffee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Durant; City: Durant Oklahoma; Review: This was a great place to stay. The Girl at the front desk was friendly and courteous, the room was comfortable and very clean and they had a very good breakfast. The girl at the front desk baked a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies for an evening snack for the guests to enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites Beachfront; City: Galveston Galveston Island Texas; Review: We stayed here for five nights just one week prior to the Spring Break. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. Our room was on the upper level of the hotel and at the very front of the building overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Most if not all of the rooms have a view of the Gulf but from the side of the building. They served a good breakfast and kept the area clean and the food was replenished as it got low.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viking Hotel; City: Story City Iowa; Review: We decided to try this Motel because it was $13 less than the national chain motel that we had stayed in previously. The only complaint that I have is that there was no top sheet. Instead there was just a comforter which got a little to warm. Other than that, the room was clean, the staff friendly and they had a better than average breakfast. We will likely stay here again. As a footnote I noticed that they allow pets and only charge $5. We did not tavel with a pet but have in the past and usually paid $10 - $15 for the pet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Kansas City Liberty; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: We stayed three nights at this Hotel. Everything was top notch, all of the staff that we dealt with were very friendly and helpful, all areas of the Hotel were clean and well maintained. They have a good breakfast including some hot items and an attendant on duty to replenish food items and keep the area clean. The location of the Hotel is good as well, close to a good variety of restaurants and shopping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Ankeny; City: Ankeny Iowa; Review: This is a comfortable, clean place to stay. Breakfast was very good, staff was friendly and helpful. There is a convenience store nearby and good restaurants within a short driving distance. Easy access on/off Interstate 35.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Kansas City Liberty; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: We stayed here for 6 nights and we found it to be the very good hotel that it was when we stayed here in May of 2013. It is in a great location for shopping, restaurants and I has good access on/off Interstate 35. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and helpful. We had a very good breakfast each morning with a variety of items to choose from. The breakfast area was kept clean and well stocked. The dining area was larger than most hotels/motels with plenty of seating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Suites and Indoor Water Park; City: Liberty Missouri; Review: We stayed 3 nights over the Labor Day weekend. We had 3 Grand Kids with us and they spent hours in the pool/water slide having a ton of fun! The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Country Willows Bed and Breakfast Inn; City: Ashland Oregon; Review: A wonderful country inn. Lots of space, beautiful grounds, pool, hiking trails. Innkeeper service is 2nd to none.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockaway Beach Resort; City: Rockaway Beach Oregon; Review: Great place when it is sunny. Wonderful place to stay inside and watch the ocean when it is not. The rooms are very clean and efficient in the use of space. We've stayed their with our whole family, this time it was just me and my wife. We thoroughly enjoyed playing games while watching the ocean when it was raining. When it wasn't, we would take 1 - 1 1/2 hour walks on the (uncrowded) beach. Employees are very helpful and friendly. We learned about two new restaurants (both were very good) from the front desk staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites; City: Lafayette Indiana; Review: It is located by the highest rated restaurant in the area as well as walkable to the nearby Wal-Mart. Surprisingly quiet (except for the bird nest outside my window - they happily moved me to a different room).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmeriHost Inn Suites; City: Jeffersonville Ohio; Review: The room was nice. There were a couple issues that were promptly and satifactorily handled. Nice pool and whirlpool.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearthstone Inn Suites; City: Cedarville Ohio; Review: I haven't stayed here for about a year. There have been several small touches done that keep it looking and feeling fresh. The staff was amazing as always. I look forward to my next stay there. It is very convenient to downtown coffee shops and restaurants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge at Eagle Crest; City: Redmond Central Oregon Oregon; Review: The newly remodeled king suite w/ fireplace are extremely confortable. Breakfast, however, is pretty non-descript (also, not included). The on site dinner restaurant is pretty good. I enjoyed the carpenter steak (rib-eye with shrimp on top).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hearthstone Inn Suites; City: Cedarville Ohio; Review: This time I came with my parents to visit our daughter at the university. It is sad that our next trip will be our last since our daughter graduates in less than a month. The innkeepers are very hospitable and try (and usually succeed) to meet your special requests.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: West Springfield Massachusetts; Review: We went apartment hunting and used the comfort inn as our home base. The rooms were very comfortable - a little higher than the typical comfort inn. I looks as if it was recently refurbished. The pool and hot tub were relaxing (although the jets were pretty forceful). It is a few blocks off the main road but that was not an inconvenience at all. The laundry is only one washer and one dryer but I never had to wait more than 10 minutes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Marlborough Massachusetts; Review: Saved $100+ by staying in Marlborough instead of Boston. The halls and lobby are "tired". The check in clerk was pretty chipper for being after midnight. He was very cordial and welcoming. FYI, two story with no elevator for those who have trouble with stairs request bottom floor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Manchester Airport; City: Londonderry New Hampshire; Review: The rooms were new and modern. The staff was accomodating. We had just come in on a red-eye and we were able to check in early, right after lunch which was very nice. The only complaint I had were the pillows. My advise is to ask for an even numbered room (rooms not on the highway side). If you are on the highway side, turning on the fan for white noise took care of the highway noise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Igongo Country Hotel; City: Mbarara Western Region; Review: A good hotel / resort to unwind after long days off travel. Well appointed for American standards. On site restaurant and separate bar had decent food and were reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet was good one morning and so-so the other morning (I ate later and it was picked over).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Jeffries House; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: My wife and I enjoyed a getaway for a couple of nights. It is not a traditional bed and breakfast because of the local laws regarding serving food. Breakfast is a nice lite snack, which was sufficient for us. Loved the location. Boston is a walking city and this place is close enough to several places (Freedom Trail, great restaurants, unique shops) that you don't need a car. Parking was only $27/day, not the $40+ listed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Allen House Victorian Inn; City: Amherst Hampshire County Massachusetts; Review: Very friendly owners. If you are staying several days, they will let you put some stuff in their main refrigerator. If you want quiet privacy, this is probably not the place. Like most old Victorian homes, noise travels. Breakfasts were decent. Very friendly cat on the premises.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Beaufort; City: Beaufort South Carolina; Review: The updating process makes the outside and inside look much nicer. I appreciate the efforts they have made since last July. The breakfast area is small and not very efficient but manageable. Typically, we take the food to our room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Creek Cove; City: Newport Oregon; Review: My wife and I took a couple days for ourselves before our daughter's wedding. It was a great place to recharge and enjoy each other. Right on the beach, great views from the kitchen, bedroom, and the living room in the split level condos. The units are individually owned so the decor and furnishings differ. The kitchens are well appointed so you don't have to go anywhere if you don't want to (besides the grocery store). We prefer the one bedroom upper units in the 101-111 range. The back units do have decent straight on ocean views too. The Whale's tale is the best unit overall (2 bedroom).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cedarbrook Lodge; City: SeaTac Washington; Review: Very clean and attentive to detail. It is more than just an airport hotel, it has nice convention possibilities too. The restaurant is fabulous! A highly respected chef that actually puts out good food, not just fluffy stuff that looks impressive. Over the course of 5 or 6 meals, the variety was good and each one was done well. The breakfast buffet is also very good. They did a good job at keeping the eggs warm and tasty (hard to do on a buffet).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Albany Airport Wolf Rd; City: Albany New York; Review: The rooms are fresh and clean. Top floor was very quiet (only heard one plane during the night). Adam was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was Ok. Loved the ability to move the desk and chair (both on rollers) to the window while working; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn to the Woods; City: San Juan Island San Juan Islands Washington; Review: A great place for getting away. Our time there overlapped some of the time as Dana T. Read his review for gushing about the place. The setup of the breakfast area promotes conversation between the guests. Very friendly environment without being fake or artificial. Patrick does a nice job of interacting with the guests and encouraging discussions between the guests. Patrick will make dinner reservations, if asked. With cell phone service spotty, it was hard to make them on our own without losing signal sometime during the conversation. Here is a rundown on the rooms. I was able to look at all of the rooms sometime during our stay during the cleaning / changeover process. We stayed in the Arbor room. It is a private room above where the innkeepers live. Positives: private door entry and secluded from the rest of the inn; private hot tub; comfortable bed; windows on three sides to keep it cool with cross drafts; decent view of the lake: mini-fridge and counter space for Keurig, coffee, tea, hot chocolate; Positive / Negative (depending on your point of view): dog and cat interactions (we enjoyed them); main house wifi doesn't reach; minimal cell service - you really can get away from it all. You can walk over to the main house and get the wifi pretty easily if you want to. Negatives: steep narrow stairs (would not recommend it if you have trouble with stairs); traffic at times can be annoying; hot tub heating / recirculating pump can be noisy at times; no table to play card / board games or eat snacks on (we used the trunk as a cheese and wine table). Overall we would be happy to stay in this room again if the Forest room is not available. The Three rooms in the main house. Forest Room: The most elegant and almost as private as the Arbor room. Advantages over the Arbor room: wifi access; less road and hot tub noise; easier access to the living room and deck. Negatives: you will hear the other guests occasionally. Lake Room: beautiful view of the lake Salal Room: the most private room in the house with it's own private access; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indianapolis Airport Suites Indianapolis Airport; City: Plainfield Indiana; Review: A quick trip to the airport, less than 10 minutes. The room was very nice and clean. The downstairs lounge area was pleasant. However, it is the flight path of the runway and the Fed-Ex planes take off all night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Bloomington Indiana; Review: I was surprised at the quality of this hotel. Normally I'm not a fan of the Quality Inn product. The breakfast was the typical eggs/meat/cold cereal/muffins/bagels. The rooms were nicer than normal. The rooms on the north side had balconies overlooking grass and trees. You can walk to the football stadium from there (it is a long walk, but easily doable).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans Convention Center; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: If possible, get a premier suite (cost is about the same). They are located on the top two floors. If you get an even numbered room, you have a great view of the bridge from your little 4x7 balcony, odd numbered rooms look toward the city but you can still see the bridge if you are in the right spot of the room or positioned just right on the balcony. The evening snacks/drinks are a nice touch. Nothing fancy (chips, nachos, pretzels) but a nice tide over until heading out to dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites San Francisco Airport North; City: South San Francisco California; Review: It was nice to have a warm room with a roof overhead after a long day of flying. The breakfast was put out a little early the next morning, which was nice, otherwise we would have missed it because of a morning flight out of SFO.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Seas Island Resort; City: Captiva Island Florida; Review: If you want beautiful beachfront lodgings, this is the place. However, as mentioned in other reviews, the daily fee to use the resort amenities is very steep per person. We have learned over the years that we don't need to pay them for the privilege of buying things from them (Scoops and other restaurants, shops). If you can opt out (certain lodging types can), I would suggest it. Bike rentals are another issue, you can't rent a bike from them for a week unless you pay the daily fee. They don't deliver the bikes or pick them up. The daily rate is $15, which you can pay without the resort fee access.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Portland Lake Oswego; City: Lake Oswego Clackamas County Oregon; Review: The hotel was recently renovated (February) and is the best Hilton Garden Inn that I've stayed in. The furnishings were very comfortable and up-to-date. The window coverings were among the best I've ever seen, both in functionality and looks. The breakfast omelets were excellent both days and the other options were plentiful and good (of the ones that I had). The breakfast staff was very friendly. Two very good restaurants are right across the street, Oswego Grill and Stanfords. Comfort foods are within a block or two, Applebees, Olive Garden, Chevy's. Will definitely stay here again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Erie South; City: Erie Pennsylvania; Review: The facility is in real good condition. The employees were friendly and doing their best to keep up the facilities. I had a problem with the iron and they addressed the problem very quickly. The breakfast staff was friendly and helpful. It is located within walking distance (although across a busy road, there is a walk signal) of Splash Lagoon. You can also drive there easily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Creek Cove; City: Newport Oregon; Review: An enjoyable place to go to relax whether the weather is nice (75 one day) or not so much (55 and foggy two days). Nicely equipped kitchens. Very friendly staff / maintenance / housekeeping. We went as a couple but we did see families enjoying themselves too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations; City: Orlando Florida; Review: This is a very convenient place to stay when attending a convention at OCCC. It is very easy to walk back and forth during the day as needed to attend meetings. The rooms are quite comfortable for business trip purposes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Corvallis; City: Corvallis Oregon; Review: We made a last minute decision to travel to Corvallis for one night. We have stayed here before and like this hotel. Once we found the rate was reasonable off we went! They have remodeled the lounge / eating area recently.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: JC Toys La Newborn; Brand: Berenguer Dolls; Review: I couldn't have asked for anything better! I bought two of these for my daughters (age 2 and 4 1/2). They play with them all the time. We picked up some preemie baby clothes that fit them well, so that the girls can change their clothes all the time. The diapers that came with the babies are awesome too! They have velcro on, so you don't have to worry about the sticky tabs wearing out. THANKS SO MUCH!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnetic Reward / Star / Responsibility / Behavior Chart for up to 3 Children. Rigid board 16" x 13" (40 x 32cm) with hanging loop; Brand: ; Review: I like the extra spaces to add a few things. The girls are really getting involved with the chart. Even the 2 1/2 year old is excited about it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Litter of Lizards; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Very heavy plastic lizards are lots of fun to play with. They were a hit with the girls ages 2 through 5.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bag of Bugs; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Very heavy plastic bugs are easy to play with. All of the girls really enjoyed them (ages 2 - 5). Very impressed with the quality!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
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Title: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles; Brand: Autel; Review: Easy to use. You may need to search the internet to find out more about the codes but overall happy with the purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FRAM CA9345 Extra Guard HD Radial Seal Air Outer Filter; Brand: Fram; Review: Good fit. Works like it should.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stens 180-112 2 Link Tire Chain; Brand: Stens; Review: Good fit on 4.80x8 snow blower tires.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airaid AIR-200-996 M.I.T. Modular Intake Tube; Brand: Airaid; Review: Adds a good sound. helps a bit for gas mileage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steadymate 15543 Snowmobile Tow Strap; Brand: Steadymate; Review: Good for towing but be careful if pulling someone out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spyder Auto ALT-YD-CS99-LED-BK Chevy Silverado 1500/2500 99-02 (Not Fit Stepside) / GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 99-03 LED Tail Lights; Brand: Spyder Auto; Review: Looks great and holding up well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rough Country (1307) 2" Front End Leveling Kit; Brand: Rough Country; Review: Leveled out my 2009 chevy pickup 4X4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loctite Threadlocker Red 271,0.20 fl. oz(209741); Brand: Henkel; Review: Good stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Permatex 24200 Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue, 6 ml; Brand: Permatex; Review: Works.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Airaid 200-912 M.I.T. Modular Intake Tube; Brand: Airaid; Review: seems to add power. sounds great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorad MGC-791 Locking Fuel Cap; Brand: Motorad; Review: Works great and fits well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V, 0.75A Battery Charger; Brand: Battery Tender; Review: Bought two and they both work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mothers 05106 Billet Metal Polish - 4 oz; Brand: Mothers; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N 99-5000 Aerosol Recharger Filter Care Service Kit; Brand: K&N; Review: Works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil - 5qt (782256); Brand: Valvoline; Review: I have had no issues with this oil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Praying for Your Future Husband: Preparing Your Heart for His; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Jones Gunn Page; Review: Great Book. All women of every age should read it. I met the author Robin Gunn and she is a God loving woman; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devotions for a Sacred Marriage: A Year of Weekly Devotions for Couples; Author: Gary L. Thomas; Review: This devotional was so inspiring for me. I was married for 20 years and have been divorced for 5. I truly understand the reason God designed marriage. I so look forward to sharing these spiritual devotions with my future husband.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: More Jesus, Less Religion: Moving from Rules to Relationship; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Arterburn Page; Review: A must read book. Very enlightening; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny: Step into Your Purpose; Author: Visit Amazon's T. D. Jakes Page; Review: Awesome book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Facing Your Giants: A David and Goliath Story for Everyday People; Author: Visit Amazon's Max Lucado Page; Review: Great movie; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unlocking Destinies From the Courts of Heaven Curriculum: Dissolving Curses That Delay and Deny Our Futures; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Henderson Page; Review: This book was really informative on the connection between the spiritual and earthly realms in regards to receiving your destiny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Advance: Understanding the Significance of the Hebrew Tribes and Months; Author: Chuck D. Pierce; Review: I loved this book. Learned so much about God's covenants and promises. So much impacted into one book. It will be a great reference to go back time and time again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Temple Bar Hotel; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Apart from the barman Chris the staff all had an air as if they were doing me a favour. The staff all seem to be East Europen with a poor grasp of English and their attention to customer service is also as poor. I was embarrassed by the fat Irish manager who announced at breakfast in front of a packed room (directed at me) that they dont serve alcohol until after 12pm on Sundays!!!!!!!!!!! I had only asked the waitress for canderel sweeteners for my coffee. We got a pathetic apology from Guy Thompson the supposed but effectively inadequate GM. As I said Chris the Barman is a super person very friendly and was so knowledgable about the city and places to go. Ill not be back . Book Blooms or indeed the Morgan they are far superior.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Fabulous room , helpful staff and all round first class. Location is great and easy to get to most central points of city.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Hotel Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: 3 of us stayed here for 6 nights in December 2009 it was so cheap and of a decent standard , room was spotless and location on island was good with easy access to amenities and a ticket booth in hotel for local attractions , well worth the money in my opinion; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Durham; City: Durham County Durham England; Review: I have stayed here many times and feel so welcome here a truly modern clean hotel with 1st class amenities all round and excellent value for money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monterey Beach Hotel; City: Lytham St Anne s Lancashire England; Review: Nice hotel but we first visited mid 90s and the place was vibrant then sadly not so now. The decors dated and rooms are in need of upgrading as is TV system. Food was ok but small portions at breakfast had to ask for another sausage. Staff were friendly but I dont think the hotels pricing reflects whats on offer; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Inverness Lochardil House Hotel; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Beautiful,Friendly and a treat to stay in , lovely rooms and welcoming staff. This is a true hidden gem seek it out; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: Stayed here again in March and once again had a lovely stay and a fantastic time; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel; City: Spennymoor County Durham England; Review: Wonderful hotel , great rooms ,great food, excellent staff and value for money. A tad off the beaten track but so worth searching for a true hidden gem in the county and I will stay here again and again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britannia Hotel Aberdeen; City: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: This hotel is fine and I enjoyed my stay here , fine room decent breakfast and staff were helpful , location was ideal for me superb B&B value at £62 also the communal bar staff were friendly and were swift at serving bar meals no more to add here folks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunninghill Hotel; City: Elgin Moray Scotland; Review: Fab stay here , really nice family run hotel , with a lovely room and excellent comfort The service was superb with friendly and helpful staff Restaurant food was surprisingly top notch and the breakfast was out of this world; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Blackpool Lytham St Annes Glendower Hotel; City: Lytham St Anne s Lancashire; Review: decent room nice bathroom excellent food and nice bar , recommended for a pleasant stay, breakfast is 10/10 for quality of food and service View of seafront was also excellent but room was allegedly a business class room and i would suggest that if so a standard cant be worth writing about but we enjoyed it and would say it was good value; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant La Chaine d Or; City: Les Andelys Eure Haute Normandie Normandy; Review: wonderful location on the river , fabulous rooms and views to die for, nice breakfast and excellent service, so worth a visit Upstairs rooms were spacious and comfortable with the right temperature Suitable for business or pleasure and close to all that Les Andelys has to offer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port; City: Marseille Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote ; Review: We stayed here 30th June and can recommend this Hotel to anyone staying in Vieux Port. The location is spot on and the staff are so helpful and friendly with rooms that are to die for. Osiris was the lady who checked us in and she couldnt have been more helpful with advice and all round excellent manner You should stay here if in Marseille; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Lovely hotel located close to waterfront with a nice bar and exceptionally friendly staff Rooms were of a high standard,modern and clean and as always with exceptional bathroom products as all radissons do Well worth a stop if you are in the city; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel Gran Canaria; City: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: We stayed here after a recent cruise and found the hotel clean and in a great location for las palmas The staff were extremely helpful and friendly with special mentions to Jose and particularly Jessica on the front desk who couldn't have been more helpful. A great hotel if you want to stay in las palmas gran canaria and highly recommended by me; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel; City: Spennymoor County Durham England; Review: I have stayed here many times and I find the welcome so good,the rooms pleasant and the staff are always friendly and willing to assist . The food in the library is of a high standard and sometimes I find the conservatory a nice change with nachos and curries available. Breakfast is first class and comes with friendly and attentive service. Add to this a wonderful location make this is a fab hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Blackpool Lytham St Annes Glendower Hotel; City: Lytham St Anne s Lancashire; Review: we stayed two nights over easter weekend and had a 16 year old with us so we had a family room. This was a self contained 2 x room room if that makes sense with a lovely bathroom, spacious and well appointed. The staff were as always helpful especially Christina at the front desk and the breakfast staff were first class on Saturday morning , however on Sunday morning it was a tad chaotic but nonetheless didn't affect our stay and overall enjoyment.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel Gran Canaria; City: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: 14th floor modern clean room handy for port,buses and parquet de Santa Catarina with bars and well priced restaurants abound , our 3rd stay here and highly enjoyable Staff wee helpful with good local advice; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: Quality executive room free movies comfy bed excellent shower facilities and good selection of breakfast foods. Situated 5 minutes from parking at airport which makes morning departures smooth and us rushed; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Durham; City: Durham County Durham England; Review: Lovely modern hotel, nice rooms good layout , breakfast good but evening meal menu in restaurant is highly subjective, needs more traditional Faye options in my opinion. Great hotel however a real favourite; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Mud Pie Baby Girls' Whale Swimsuit; Brand: Mud Pie; Review: It's an adorable suit!!! It does run big. My daughter is just about in 9 mo clothes and I had to buy this suit in 0-6 months so it fit ok for swim class! Good news is there is still room for her to grow so I won't need a new one for a while!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voberry® Baby Infant Girls Summer Prewalker Bronze Anti-Slip Crib Flat Sandals; Brand: Voberry; Review: These are super cute sandles! They feel comfortable and seem to be easy to be washed. My daughter is smaller than most but these did seem to run big on her. I kept them because she will grow into them but did have to purchase a smaller size so she can wear them now. :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Our First Daddy and Me Cute Infant Baby Bodysuit; Brand: ; Review: I dressed my daughter in this onsie on father's day and woke my husband up with his gifts! He loved it! It fit my daughter perfectly. It's very soft material, she even napped in it and it was hot that night so we used it for her pajamas that night. Breathable material. Stretchy as well so my daughter can move freely! perfect father's day gift!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Baby Girls Brandi Skinny Jean; Brand: ; Review: LOVE these jeans! They are so cute, stretchy so they will last awhile! They wash really nicely. My daughter moves freely in them! She just learned how to crawl and has no issues moving in these jeans! She seems to love wearing them as well! they are a nice soft material. You can't go wrong with Levi brand!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ameda Baby Rhinestone 4th July Princess Blue Star White Bodysuit Tutu & Headband; Brand: Ameda; Review: Cutest dress ever! This was my daughters first 4th of july! It's a soft material, perfect for summer! Nice breathable material! perfect for summer parties!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Matching Christmas Pajamas by LazyOne | Moose Plaid Festive Holiday PJ's; Brand: Lazy One; Review: I found this at an old country store in Vermont (Not the Vermont country store lol) I was pregnant at the time and didn't know if I was having a boy or girl but I LOVE moose and this outfit goes perfectly with the babies theme (I had a girl). This is great for a boy or a girl!! I have cute white/pink shoes and jeans with pink flowers on them to girl it up a bit but it's really soft and appears it would be comfy! My daughter is small for her age as she was a preemie but I ordered the size she is currently in and it fits great!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women’s Underwear Cotton Brief Panty Multipack; Brand: ; Review: Ive had 3 major stomach surgeries in 2 yrs (2 c sections and gallbladder) these are great! I learned after my first c section that the hospital underwear is terrible!! When I got home I bought these and they were perfect! I bought more for my 2nd c section and gallbladder removal! They fit perfect around your stomach so they did touch my c section scars! They give support but yet aren't to tight to make you hurt. Very soft!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jastore Baby Girls Swimwear One Piece Swimsuits Beach Wear with Headband; Brand: Jastore; Review: This is the cutest swim suit! The description says blue but my daughter & I both see purple when it arrived. I do recommend grabbing a couple sizes as they appear to run slightly big. My daughter is between 2t-3t but its slightly too big & the 12-24 was perfect but I kept the 2t-3t size as I want it to last all through summer and part of fall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TEKTON 1/2" Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150'.-Lb./13.6-203.5 Nm) | 24335; Brand: TEKTON; Review: Works great and fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEKTON 15356 1/2-Inch Drive by 24-Inch Breaker Bar; Brand: TEKTON; Review: Works great and fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight Zoomable Adjustable Focus 5 Modes Water Resistant Torch with Rechargeable 18650 Lithium Ion Battery; Brand: PeakPlus; Review: Love this light. Fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 Inch Low Profile Quick Detach Flashlight Mount for Picatinny; Brand: TMS; Review: Works great and fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pack of 6 Bulbs 15 Watt T6 Tubular 15T6 Light Bulb for Himalayan Salt Lamps, Fits E12; Brand: Sterl Lighting; Review: Works great and fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sigma F50 - Duo Fibre; Brand: Sigma Beauty; Review: I absolutely love this brush!!!! Worth every single penny!!! Soft bristles, durable, picks up product fabulously! YES buy this brush you won't be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: niceEshop 32 Pcs Elegant Professional Beauty Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set Kit with Free Case; Brand: niceEshop; Review: I ordered these brushes and was very excited! They came more quickly than I anticipated I wash my brushes before first use as I am supposed to, first let me say if you have sensitive skin these brushes are not for you. The bristles are really rough, then the handle came off 2 of them after first use. I am NOT a happy customer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conair YOU CURL Curling Wand; Brand: Conair; Review: THIS IS LOVE it does exactly hat the discription says. it cam quickly so i dident have to wait very long at all. this is my first curling wand and my hair was flawless. no more odd crimps in the middle of curls, and no more burning you finger while attempting to hold it in place (item comes with a glove to prevent that) does great from root to tips!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NYX Super Fat Eye Marker,SFEM01 Carbon Black; Brand: NYX; Review: this came really quickly, packaged well, and the item is perfect! the price was fabulous so all around great choice!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 20pcs White Professional Cosmetic Makeup Make up Brush Brushes Set Kit With Pink Bag Case; Brand: Smartio; Review: i was really happy to recieve these brushes. i clean them for next day use. it was really bad! the sheding never stopps!!!!! dont get me wrong it doesent fall apart like other brush sets but the fibers in your makeup and eyeshadow will be enough to change your mind. dont do it!!! in this case you get what you pay for.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scalpmaster Curling Iron Holder; Brand: Scalpmaster; Review: omg!!! this product puts an end to the scorch marks on the bathroom sink or whatever else you rest your curling irons on while you section off pieces to curl. i LOVE this item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Singing Babies - Nursery Rhyme Time VHS; Brand: ; Review: Too corny. But my 26 moths likes to see it from time too time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street Double Feature: 123 Count With Me/Learning About Letters; Brand: Various; Review: It brings back alot of memories as an adult, but too much for my 26 month old to understand. Maybe in a yr time he will appreciate it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jillian Michaels Kickbox FastFix; Brand: Jillian Michaels; Review: Excellent. I love all her workout routines. I love a good sweat when I workout and she is the only female that works for me, the others are too slow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 30 Minutes To Fitness: Muscle Definition With Kelly Coffey; Brand: Kelly Coffey-Meyer; Review: I bought this DVD a few month ago. I recently started using it. It's a wonderful DVD. Straight to the point. No excessive talking. Intense. No jumping around. I use it regularly. For those of you looking to tone up with weights, this DVD will be quite effective. You will love it. No intimidation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elmo's World - Dancing Music Books VHS; Brand: ; Review: Cant recall if my son loved it. I guess it mean he didn't that much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 30 Minutes To Fitness: Weights Workout with Kelly Coffey-Meyer; Brand: Kelly Coffey-Meyer; Review: Great Trainer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Biggest Loser: Weight Loss Yoga; Brand: Bob Harper; Review: I like it but I think its a bit too technical for beginners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism; Brand: Jillian Michaels; Review: Excellent DVD; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30; Brand: Jillian Michaels; Review: Excellent DVD; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed & Shred; Brand: Jillian Michaels; Review: Best Trainer. I have most of her videos and use them all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jillian Michaels One Week Shred; Brand: Jillian Michaels; Review: Best Trainer. I have most of her videos and use them all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion Guard: Unleash The Power!; Brand: Max Charles; Review: My son loves it. That all that matters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sesame Street - Kids' Favorite Songs 2 VHS; Brand: ; Review: My son loved it until he got fed up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baby Genius Favorite Children's Songs Music; Brand: Artist Not Provided; Review: My son likes it. After listening a few time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Baby Genius Favorite Nursery Rhymes Music; Brand: Artist Not Provided; Review: My son likes it. After listening a few time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bh: Pure Burn Super Strength; Brand: Bob Harper; Review: Hmmm don't think I used it much.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Crown Resorts Elamaris; City: Protaras Paralimni Famagusta District; Review: Called the reception to ask help on directions and I was told they are busy and do not have time to explain! Then I finally arrive there and they gave me first floor room, while I asked in the booking a top floor one, and they inform me there is no parking left, while I selected in the booking the free parking option, and when I asked the free WiFi code they told me there is not free WiFi as written on their website and in the booking! Anyhow, very disappointed as you can imagine, i go to my room passing through the dirtiest ever lounge I have seen so far travelling around the world. The room was big but very bad looking, beds uncomfortable, dusty wardrobes and table and the bathroom was disgusting! I then went to the reception to complain and they told me that managers know about the problems and that's why they are not here to avoid discussions with angry clients. This hotel should be shut down. Please note I paid 90euro for one double room for one night...for this "3 star"; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aerostar Hotel Moscow; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: The location is not close to the city centre but with trolley 12 passing near by the hotel you can get there with few stops. The hotel lobby is big and has also souvenir shops and hair salon. Reception desk service is good. Rooms are quite big, have all you need and are cleaned every day! Breakfast is awesome and dinner buffet is very good! The only negative aspects are that nearest supermarket is 5 minutes walk away and you are not close to the city center. As for the rest, all very good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Limassol; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: Very nice location by the sea and near the city centre. Bus stop infront of the hotel, very good connection with the redt of the city. Walking distance to Debenhams where you can find anything you need. Modern lobby and spacious rooms. Brand new pool and private beach. Restaurant buffet dinner is different theme each night and cuisine is very good! One of my favourites Limassol hotels!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gilvenbank Hotel; City: Glenrothes Fife Scotland; Review: Very nice traditional Scottish hotel makes you feel really in Scotland! Very clean overall, comfortable room, great breakfast and dinner! The hotel has also a nice bar! At walking distance you can find also a complex with a bar, a restaurant and a supermarket!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Curium Palace Hotel; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: This hotel is one if the oldest of the city. It has been renewed ofcourse but kept his beautifull classic style and a touch of modern style...this makes it lovely! The location is excellent, strategic I would say...near the city centre, near the beach and near Makarios road too! The swimming pool area has been just renewed and is beautiful! This hotel is my favourite! It has all you need for a great stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Akamas Health Farm Spa; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: A truly nice hotel in the green area of Akamas located on a hill with great view all around! Spacious rooms, like mini appartments with all the facilities! Amazing pool with an astonishing view! Clean hotel, good service and breakfast and polite staff!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scorpios Beach Hotel; City: Monolithos Santorini Cyclades South Aegean; Review: Srrstegic position in the mid of the island so quite fast you can travel by car both to north and south. Apart from this and the reasonable price considering it has a beach opposite (even if not a good one) has not much to offer. Almost no Wi-Fi during my 4 days stay...rarely it got connected and fastly disconnected anyway. Breakfast is poor and when something finishes you need to ask for it. Swimming pool small and sunbeds area even smaller. Rooms are big but old fashioned like the hotel. We have been suggested from the reception some restaurants that supposed to be locals favourites...ignore those suggestions...tourist traps..check yourself tripadvisor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kai; City: Singapore; Review: Room photo was not different but effect made it look bigger...it was the smallest i have ever been. Expensive stay, poor breakfast, good location since major attractions are at walking distance but i would not stay again there. Room was so small that to open my baggage my wife should go out. The worst was the bathroom that was next to the bed and no door so no privacy at all! Never saw something like this and was not expecting this in a S$504 for 3 nights 3 star hotel!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: Very good location, good and polite reception desk service, big hall, many elevators. We booked a superior room and got free upgrade to deluxe room. Our room was on 15 floor very big with all comforts and with petronas tower and hotel pool view. Breakfast you need to wait a bit to be seated of you go after 830 because hotel is quite crowded. Extremely rich buffett breakfast, worth the wait. Very good location walking distance from KL tower. Nice pool and fitness centre.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kapetanios Hotel Limassol; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: very well centrally located between enaerios and the limassol zoo, 100m from the beach. ideal location to visit limassol city. walking distance from the marina, the old castle, anexartisias, makariou dasoudi and tourist area! modern hotel, small but comfortable with pool and reasonable prices. very good proportion between cost, location and quality!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harmony Bay Hotel; City: Limassol Limassol District; Review: 70euro per night with buffet breakfast for a double sea view room in march is a good deal for a 4 star hotel. nice reception lobby and pool. recently restructured hotel is a good quality solution at a good price. well located in the beginning of the tourist area and in front of it there is bus stop; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demidoff Hotel Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: Warm ambience hotel, well located next to corso buenos aires. Helpfull staff, spacious room for one. Good wifi and rich breakfast. Very satisfied of my stay. Very good price for such quality! Absolutely reccomended for a quality, not expensive stay in the heart of Milan; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Civitel Akali Hotel; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Near the center within walking distance. Nice building, clean and with many comforts (gym, pool, pc for internet, big hall and breakfast room) Very good reception service The room was not very big but we were 2 plus a baby, for 2 is perfect. Great brekfast also only negative aspect the wifi which in the room was not good at central hours maybe due to many people using it; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Alternative mens Basic Henley Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Hope to buy more of these incredibly comfortable shirts. They are great if you are of a slimmer fit also.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Men's Earthkeeper Original 6" Boot; Brand: ; Review: Lightweight, comfortable, rugged, versatile: This is what you get with the Timberland Earthkeepers. Just order small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timberland Men's Earthkeeper Original 6" Boot; Brand: ; Review: Lightweight, comfortable, rugged, versatile: This is what you get with the Timberland Earthkeepers. Just order small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: ; Review: Lightweight, comfortable, rugged, versatile: This is what you get with the Timberland Earthkeepers. Just order small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes ComfortSoft - 7-Ounce Pique Knit Sport Shirt. 055X; Brand: ; Review: Nice shirt! A little stiff before washing, but does the job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mens Genuine Italian Leather Watchband Tan 22mm Watch Band - by JP Leatherworks; Brand: JP Leatherworks; Review: Good quality, but not my style.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luminox Men's 'Recon' Quartz Stainless Steel and Rubber Casual Watch, Color:Black (Model: A.8832.MI); Brand: Luminox; Review: This watch quickly become one of my go-to favorites among my collection. It feels burly but light, masculine but not overly large, and has an extremely handy array of features. You will have a hard time finding a more capable quartz analog watch than this. I find the ruler on the strap to be extremely handy, and love the fact that it's got a GMT movement and 24hr/60min dive bezel; that is truly a rare combination. The lume is superb, and just the right amount of brightness. The subtle blue tubes are perfect in low light. The Sapphire AR crystal is beautiful too. All in all an awesome watch! I plan on taking this piece with me on all of my future travels and adventures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hadley-Roma Men's MSM912RA-180 18-mm Black Genuine Leather Watch Strap; Brand: Hadley Roma; Review: Too stiff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hadley-Roma Men's MSM850RA 180 18-mm Black Genuine 'Cordura' Watch Strap; Brand: Hadley Roma; Review: Good band, but doesn't conform to wrist shape very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Knight: Book One of The Wizard Knight; Author: Visit Amazon's Gene Wolfe Page; Review: Another classic example of how Gene Wolfe can take a seemingly simple storyline and subtly build it up, layer by layer, so that by the end you're mystified and anxious for the next book to be published. If you're new to Gene Wolfe, the thing to remember is that everything he includes in the story is important in some way. It may seem irrelevant or extraneous at the time, but at some point (sometimes several books down the series), there will be a reference to it that will draw it together. He is a master of the craft of story-telling and puzzlework - if he ever decided to write a mystery novel, he'd probably bring the industry down in a shambles with his intertwined characters and plotlines!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio on: A Listener's Diary; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Vowell Page; Review: I'm a person that is in love with the IDEA of radio, but I almost never listen to it because most of what I can get is garbage. Aside from the minimal NPR programming that my local PBS station carries and a couple shows on my local college radio station, there is nothing that I can bear to listen to in my area. The scratchy old crooner station I used to listen to was turned into a right wing talk show station, and all of the other stations here either have obnoxious and derogatory hosts, are filled with blaring advertisements, or else play the same damn songs over and over until you begin to hate every one of them. If I had to listen to this junk every day for a year, I'd complain too - at least Ms. Vowell is funny when she does it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Expectancy; Author: Visit Amazon's Dean Koontz Page; Review: I have to admit I only got about 1/3 of the way through the audio recording before I gave up. Perhaps I would have enjoyed the book better (although I'm not positive about that), but I thought the voice actor doing the reading was horribly miscast (he sounded like he was the grandfather of the main character, not the main character). The pacing was slow, the plot was utterly predictable (at least as far as I read), and the self-indulgent forced "humor" of the main character really grated on my nerves and made me wish he really would get shot by the clown and get it over with. This is the first Koontz book I've read - I might give him one more shot, but that'll be it if I don't like the next one either.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anansi Boys: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Neil Gaiman Page; Review: Although Neil Gaiman did use similar themes to ones he's used before (and what's wrong with that?), I thought his crafting of the novel showed his growth as a novelist and it was my favorite of his so far. I really liked American Gods, but I felt it went off on a few too many tangents that could have been tightened up. The pacing of Anansi Boys was perfect for the story, the characters were delightful, and the scenarios were hilarious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Sudoku Variants; Author: Visit Amazon's Conceptis Puzzles Page; Review: I got bored with regular sudoku a while back, but I don't always want something quite as time consuming as Kakuro, and this is a happy medium!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's David Wong Page; Review: Some day I'm sure David Wong will write a book that doesn't make me laugh on nearly every page, but 3 books in and he hasn't broken his streak yet!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TCBunny LED Replacement Light Bulb 921/T15 Wedge base 52 Lumens 12v or 24v Natural White (12 Pcs); Brand: TCBunny; Review: Great bulb replacement for fixtures that can not be replaced with LED fixtures. They fit and work great and operate much cooler then original bulbs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumitronics Designer LED Ceiling Dome Light Replacement 12V for RVs, Motorhomes, Campers, 5th Wheels, Trailers - Mounting Hardware Included; Brand: Lumitronics; Review: Bought these lights to replace the ones that came with my RV. They provide a better white light and do not get hot. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 16055 Trailer Hitch; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: Bought this to use with the rails the hold my 5th wheel hitch. This fits between the legs of my 5th mount, so there is no need to remove it when switching from one trailer to another. Very sturdy and well built.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ultra-Fab Products 48-979011 4" Ultra Swivel Skid Wheel; Brand: Ultra-Fab Products; Review: Just what I needed for my tail dragging gooseneck cargo trailer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ken-Tool 34549 Dual Wheel Separator; Brand: Ken-Tool; Review: Well designed and built tool. Works great. Saves a lot of trouble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumitronics Designer Double LED Dome Light with 3-Way Switch and Removable Lenses. Interior Replacement 12V Lighting for RVs, Motorhomes,; Brand: Lumitronics; Review: Bought these to replace the factory installed lights in my 5th wheel. Nice bright clean lighting. Perfect replacement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 09213 Camloc Steel Fastener - 2 Pack; Brand: Camco; Review: Bought this to replace the factory plastic closure. Even on my brand new rig. Definitely cheap insurance compared to having to replace a heater cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 09214 Camloc Stainless Steel (2); Brand: Camco; Review: Bought this to replace the factory plastic closure. Even on my brand new rig. Definitely cheap insurance compared to having to replace a heater cover.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maxx Air 00-933073 MaxxAir II Vent Cover - Smoke; Brand: Maxx Air; Review: This cover is a great addition to our maxxair fan. Our fan has the rain detector which is a nice feature except it is nice to vent even in the rain. This cover allows the use of the fan even in the rain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lippert Components V000163289 Solera White 8.5' Slider; Brand: Lippert Components; Review: Excellent fit, great product easy installation with 2 people.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MAXXAIR 00-955002 Black Fanmate Cover with Ez Clip Hardware; Brand: Maxx Air; Review: We have used these before with our vents and have always been pleased. This time we used this cover for our bathroom vent/fan combination. We also purchased a Hengs Vortex II to replace the factory fan. This combination was a reasonably priced alternative to the higher priced Maxxair fan/vent combination. This installation allowed us to use the original vent penetration which did not require disturbing the factory roof seal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quick Products QPRBAB Deluxe RV Bumper Receiver Adapter – 2”; Brand: Quick Products; Review: Just as described. This product works great for mounting our bicycle rack.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEW HENGS VORTEX II WHITE VARIABLE MULTI SPEED 12V 12 VOLT RV CAMPER MOTORHOME CEILING VENT FAN REPLACEMENT UPGRADE KIT; Brand: Heng's; Review: This fan is a great economical replacement for the factory supplied bathroom vent fan. It is much more quiet and the multiple speeds both forward and reverse provide options. The installation was easy and only took about 20 minutes start to finish. Update! During a recent cross country trip the plastic housing where the bracket supports the motor broke. I contacted Hengs regarding a replacement housing, they requested pictures. After sending pictures they promptly informed me that a housing is not available but because it is still under warranty and the unit will be replaced at no cost. I contacted ClassAcustoms per Hengs recommendation. ClassAcustoms quickly responded and informed me a new one was on the way. Four days after my initial contact with Hengs and ClassAcustoms I received my replacement unit. Thank you Hengs and especially ClassACustoms for you prompt and courteous service and response. I still recommend this product to anyone looking for a vent fan upgrade.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Prevent RV Bumper Failure TM (SNU-Universal, Black); Brand: Mount-n-Lock; Review: The Safety Struts were delivered on time as promised. The made a significant difference in removing the bounce from my bumper mounted bike rack. Great solution to a common rv concern. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mount-n-Lock SafetyStruts Prevent RV Bumper Failure TM (SNU-Universal, Black); Brand: Mount-n-Lock; Review: The Safety Struts were delivered on time as promised. The made a significant difference in removing the bounce from my bumper mounted bike rack. Great solution to a common rv concern. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Beach Hut Deli; City: Reno, NV; Review: Every time I decide to give Beach Hut a try, they always confirm why I go months in between orders. They take FOREVER to prepare one small sandwich. I've had to learn to call ahead due to this problem. You'd think 15 minutes before the lunchtime rush when the shop is empty would be enough time... But no. I called ahead and Scott gave me a time (15 min) to come pick up one small sandwich and when I arrived, they were all chatting and had only just begun preparing my order. Not to mention the price. I think $9 dollars for only the small sandwich is outrageous. No drink, no chips. Either they need to hire more help or stop gossiping, including Scott and at least that would solve the wait time. I would have only given one star but the sandwich itself was good, so it deserved 2 stars. I'd rather go to Jimmy Johns down the street and pay $5 bucks for a large sandwich...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Rose; City: Reno, NV; Review: Awesome grub! Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Love that they don't use too much rice in their rolls! My favorite sushi spot in town!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sushi Rose; City: Reno, NV; Review: Today, Sushi Rose just lost a loyal customer. I've been going for years and never had any issues until today I noticed their fish was crawling with shit. I ate a roll before I noticed. Everything tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. They refused to let me leave without paying for their shit fish and they were very rude about it. If this is how they treat their loyal customers, I won't be going back. I warn everyone else who eats there, eat at your own risk.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Burger Me!; City: Reno, NV; Review: I've been here a few times and every time they mess up my order. They are nice and quick to fix it but it gets annoying when it's every time I come in. They need to work on their communication. The food is great and is what keeps me coming back. Love the spread they put on the buns and how tender the meat is. They could improve on their garlic fries because the garlic falls off the fri when you pick it up and the onion rings are unrealistically too big to eat, I would suggest making smaller bite sized pieces so you don't get oil and grease all over your face. Other than that, pretty tasty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starbucks; City: Reno, NV; Review: If the drive through didn't take 10 minutes per customer, I wouldn't have the time to get super annoyed enough to write this review. Not sure why there's plenty employees in the building to have the drive through move this slow?? Other then that, friendly staff for the most part. As of now, I've been in the drive through with only 3 cars in front of me for almost 20 minutes. This is ridicules.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Southern Pecan Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Light Roast Coffee, 24 Count; Brand: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; Review: Good coffee; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bell Plantation PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter, 1 lb Jar (2-pack); Brand: PB2; Review: Staple; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Door County Coffee, Single-Serve Cups for Keurig Brewers, Highlander Grogg, 12 Count; Brand: Door County Coffee & Tea Co.; Review: My favorite, always great flavor with this brand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tim Hortons Single Serve Real Cup Coffee, 0.59 Pound; Brand: Tim Hortons; Review: Great flavor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tim Horton's Single Serve Coffee Cups, Variety Pack, 36 Count; Brand: Tim Hortons; Review: Love the coffee; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Door County Coffee, Single-Serve Coffee Pods for K-Cup Brewing Systems, French Vanilla Cappuccino, 36 Count; Brand: Door County Coffee & Tea Co.; Review: My favorite, always great flavor with this brand; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: Crucial 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1066 MT/s (PC3-8500) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory For Mac - CT2K2G3S1067M; Brand: Crucial; Review: Works great in my 2009 MacBook, in combination with the Crucial M500, speeded up my MacBook significantly. Boots in under 20 seconds and operational. Never seen anything like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (OLD MODEL) Crucial M500 120GB SATA 2.5” 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive - CT120M500SSD1; Brand: Crucial; Review: Works great in my 2009 MacBook, in combination with the 8GB's of ram, speeded up my MacBook significantly. Boots in under 20 seconds and operational. Never seen anything like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JBL Flip 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker; Brand: JBL; Review: Sound design, very easy to sync and configure, loud clear speakers with very good base, highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jensen SCR-68C Stereo Cassette Player with AM/FM Radio; Brand: Jensen; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Book Cover for Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (EF-BT800BLEGUJ); Brand: Samsung; Review: Outstanding case if this is what you are looking for. Very nice feel! 3 great positions with magnet to keep your position. I like it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: nonda USB Type C to USB 3.0; Brand: nonda; Review: Fits is a little loose, otherwise works; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: SmartCat Cat Climber; Brand: SmartCat; Review: It was not too difficult to set up and my cats love it. The only complaint I have is that it wobbles a tiny bit when my cats jump onto it but it doesn't seem to bother any of them at all. Overall, I think this was a good buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fizzion Pet Stain & Odor Remover, 32-Ounce Bottle w/ 2-Pack Refill; Brand: Fizzion; Review: I love this product. It works better than any other product for cat urine that I've tried. No complaints here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge. [Superior Cardboard & Construction]; Brand: PetFusion; Review: I would have given it five stars but my cat started biting on the edges and it doesn't look so nice anymore-which is one of the reasons I bought it was because of its neat design...eh :/ but oh well. Overall my cat loves it and lounges on it all the time. Its her new favorite spot...so in the end if shes happy I'm happy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Go Cat Teaser Cat Catcher Wand Cat Toy; Brand: Go Cat; Review: My cat LOVES it. I honestly have not seen this much excitement out of her from a toy ever. I mean really, she's crazy for it. I have had it for three days and she always wants to play with it. I also bought - "Super Da Bird w/ Full 36" Pole: Interactive Feather Cat Toy" and she loves that toy just as much -just in case anyone was interested.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armarkat B5701 57-Inch Cat Tree, Ivory; Brand: Armarkat; Review: I really liked how easy it was for me to assemble (It took me like 30 minutes or less.) I think its rather sturdy and my cat loves it. She can access every level just fine...although she prefers to jump. The only thing I know she will never use is the rope that hangs near the bottom, but it doesn't bother me. (I think it may have been more intended for kittens.) I put a cat bed on the shorter top perch and its her new favorite hang out spot. I definitely recommend this. Also, if this is any help to anyone, shes 10lbs. She fits perfectly fine on the perches and is comfortable sleeping half in and half out of the box. I think its for sure sturdy enough for multiple cats and ones that are a little larger than 10lbs as well. Oh...and the carpeting looks nice and she likes it too. Hope this helps!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CoolCyberCats The Super Da Bird Pole Toy: Interactive Guinea Feather Cat Toy; Brand: CoolCyberCats; Review: My cat LOVES it. I honestly have not seen this much excitement out of her from a toy ever. I mean really, she's crazy for it. I have had it for three days and she always wants to play with it. I also bought - "Da Bird Cat Catcher Cat Toy" with the little mouse on the end and she loves that one just as much. I'M NOT SURE, but I think you might be able to actually buy the mouse replacement part and use it on this pole to save a little money. Wish I had looked into it more. I highly recommend this toy and the other that I mentioned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDP Spot Cat or Kitten Colorful THIN Springs; Brand: Ethical Pet; Review: Even though this toy is so simple my cats plays with them all the time. However, I want to say that if you step on one of these they may break somewhat easily. If one breaks you should throw it away so your cat or other pets do not eat the little broken pieces. Also if you have young children you should keep this in mind becasue these broken pieces COULD potentially be a chocking hazard. Our cats cannot break them themselves. I have had mine for months now and the only way one has broken was by being stepped on. Overall this is a simple and great toy! Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weruva Grain-Free Canned Wet Cat Food; Brand: Weruva; Review: My cats LOVE this stuff. It smells and looks fresh too. I also like that there is a decent amount of liquid because my cats like their food a little on the soupy side. I have tried other flavors from Weruva but the Paw Lickin' Chicken is their favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Naturals Catnip Spray for Cats; Brand: KONG; Review: Cats love it. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weruva Cats in the Kitchen Grain-Free Wet Cat Food Cans; Brand: Weruva; Review: I personally love this company. My cats just don't like this flavor as much as Paw Lickin' Chicken by Weruva. I had to give it away because so much of it was going to waste. The person I gave the food to said her cats won't eat it either.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HOUND & GATOS PET FOOD Canned Cat Food; Brand: HOUND & GATOS PET FOOD; Review: I have done research on this brand and found that Hound & Gatos is really a decent company. However, my cats refuse to eat this food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Booda Balance Ball Cat Toy; Brand: Doskocil; Review: My cats played with this for a couple days but now they never play with it anymore. I have had mine for months now. Other cats may like to play with it more though and overall it looks like a good toy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chirpy Pets Dog & Cat Brush for Shedding, Best Long & Short Hair Pet Grooming; Brand: Chirpy Pets; Review: This brush works better than any other brush I've ever bought for my cat. I'm very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ethical Products SPOT Sponge Soccer Balls Cat Toy; Brand: SPOT; Review: My cat Nala LOVES these! This is my second package purchased just because eventually they get a little dirty so I had to replace them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Another Woman; Brand: Justine Bateman; Review: Love this movie...people react to trauma in their own way. Hopefully, one can rise above it. Joy comes in the mourning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call of the Wild; Brand: ; Review: There's several versions of this movie, all of which are so difference. My husband wanted this version. He loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense & Sensibility; Brand: Emilie Francois; Review: Love Sense and Sensability. It would be so nice if people were required to be courteous and well mannered as they are in this movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Persuasion VHS; Brand: Amanda Root; Review: I'd only heard about the story PERSUASION. I was not disappointed in the movie...glued to the set. I just wish their getting back together lasted longer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Make Love VHS; Brand: Marilyn Monroe; Review: This movie is so entertaining in many ways. Marilyn does great acting. She seems so at ease in this film. I just love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Molly VHS; Brand: Elisabeth Shue; Review: Elizabeth Shue did a great acting job and It was good to see the change of heart in her brother. But it seems like a remake of the old movie CHARLIE with Cliff Robertson. The movie was just OK.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saint Rita; Brand: Vittoria Belvedere; Review: I can't say enough good things about this movie. I didn't even know about her. This movie is a must have movie.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maria Goretti; Brand: Martina Pinto; Review: I was just a young girl and I saw a picture of the real Maria Goretti. All htese years it stuck in my head and heart. The movie was wonderful, and it shows powerfully what true FORGIVENESS is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Islander; Brand: Thomas Hildreth; Review: This is another gift I bought for my sister. She personally knows (and so do I) one of the actors in it, and I love the Maine Cost. To me there is no place more beautiful I love fishing villages.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heavenly Bodies VHS; Brand: Cynthia Dale; Review: This is a great movie about perservience. Three young ladiec start their own exerceise business and have to fight many odds to keep it and WIN.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Face; Brand: Yasmine Bleeth; Review: I'D SEEN THE MOVIE ON TV AND JUST HAD TO HAVE IT. IT IS A GREAT STORY PLOT. I'VE WATCHED IT MANY TIMES :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jazz Singer; Brand: Neil Diamond; Review: I REMEMBER NEIL DIAMOND FROM LONG AGO WHEN I STILL HAD MT 8 TRACK. HE'S GREAT IN THIS MOVIE. THE SELLER WAS QUICK AS A BUNNY...LOVE THAT TOO.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Padre Pio Miracle Man; Brand: Carlo Careli; Review: 5 STAR EXCELLENCE; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air VHS; Brand: Nicolas Cage; Review: LOVE IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lightkeepers; Brand: Richard Dreyfuss; Review: GREAT STORY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack Frost; Brand: ; Review: SUCH IMAGINATION. THIS IS AS MUCH FOR GROWN-UPS AS IT IS FOR CHILDREN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXCELLENT AND QUICK SERVICE.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven; Brand: Morgan Freeman; Review: This movie might be gruesome, but the facts behind the story line gives one something about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches VHS; Brand: Bette Midler; Review: The PERFECT best friends; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney's The Princess Diaries; Brand: Julie ANdrews; Review: 5 Stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (DVD); Brand: Dennis Quaid; Review: Very interesting concept; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beaches; Brand: Bette Midler; Review: The PERFECT best friends; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ice Princess; Brand: Joan Cusack; Review: Follow your own dream; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Noon; Brand: Gary Cooper; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained; Brand: Jamie Foxx; Review: All the stars had difficult parts and were awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Django Unchained (2012); Brand: ; Review: All the stars had difficult parts and were awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music Live!; Brand: Carrie Underwood; Review: Julie Andrews can't be beat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blended (Blu-ray); Brand: ; Review: The BEST Drew and Adam movie yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinderella; Brand: ; Review: Best version of Cinderella ever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing VHS; Brand: Jeff Bridges; Review: Loved the plot, but Jeff Bridges gives me the willies; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Memory in My Heart; Brand: Cathy Lee Crosby; Review: A moving story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Born Free/Living Free; Brand: Virginia McKenna; Review: I have both on video, but wanted to upgrade from homemade movies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Stallion Returns Clam VHS; Brand: Kelly Reno; Review: I've watched it once and that may be all. Just didn't like it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Of The State; Brand: Will Smith; Review: Edge of your seat excitement; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Legend; Brand: Will Smith; Review: Very imaginative. It has a bit of truthful spirit to it...futurewise.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Man; Brand: John Wayne; Review: Romance and comedy combined, Both are FANTASTIC actors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pursuit of Happyness; Brand: Will Smith; Review: It's hard not to cry through this movie. It is a true story about the hard work and sacrifices to succeed. Will Smith's own real son plays the part of his son in the movie...LOVED IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Proposal; Brand: Sandra Bullock; Review: Anything Sandra Bullock is in is FANTASTIC. This is Sandra at her best, well maybe THE PROPOSAL and MISS CONGENIALITY are head to head :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dear Santa; Brand: Amy Acker; Review: Fantastic Christmas romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistaken Identity VHS; Brand: ; Review: I've heard of switched at birth for real many times. I've also heard the switch must be before 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gracie's Choice; Brand: Kristen Bell; Review: This girl's got guts. Another TRUE story. I learn a lot from TRUE LIFE movies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stranger Beside Me; Brand: Tiffani Thiessen; Review: THIS GUY GIVES ME THE CREEPS. Thank God, He came to the rescue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Road of Life; Brand: Whiskey Myers; Review: I recently had Amazon recommend I buy Whiskey Myers album. They were so right. This group is one of my new favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whippoorwill; Brand: Blackberry Smoke; Review: This cd is a must have for southern rock fans. I absolutely love this cd. If you love southern rock you will love this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live At Billy Bob's Texas; Brand: Stoney LaRue; Review: This is an excellent cd to add to your collection. Stoney LaRue covers a myriad of songs. Definitely worth the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feels Like Carolina; Brand: Parmalee; Review: If you like music that gets you to moving and smiling, then this is for you. Not a song on here that I don't like. Can't wait for their next cd!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leave A Scar- Live in North Carolina; Brand: Blackberry Smoke; Review: Love everything Blackberry Smoke does. This is the one to purchase, if you are thinking of giving them a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Light; Brand: Uncle Lucius; Review: Uncle Lucius will have you rocking in your chair or on your feet! Their unique sound is quite refreshing! Can't wait to see them live!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: We've Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication; Author: Visit Amazon's Judith Warner Page; Review: After I finished "We've Got Issues," I bought four copies to give to friends. We need a way to move discussions about childrens' mental health forward, and this book -- because it is so well written -- helps us do that. I agree with another reviewer that the material in the book is not revolutionary. Warner writes: "Most of those who need mental health services don't get any care at all. Too much power and influence has been given to drug makers, rendering the science the public relies upon for information highly unreliable. Too much stigma remains. We tend to believe that, today, we have moved beyond the age-old prejudices against people with mental illness. But, in fact, that prejudice is alive and well in our time and has a new and socially acceptable face: it expresses itself in the eye-rolling laments about "pushy parents" and "drugged-up kids." In 2005, Peter Kramer made the exact same points in his book "Against Depression." But Warner, who writes principally for intelligent moms (she's the author of a great book about motherhood, and is also a former NY Times columnist), takes the message closer to home. The first part of the book -- where she tells about how the book came to be written -- is especially persuasive. Parents would be wise to pick up a copy of Judith Warner's book, read through the research she presents, and begin to face their fears about mental health issues in their own families and schools. It would do a world of good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Happier Than A Billionaire: The Sequel; Author: Visit Amazon's Nadine Hays Pisani Page; Review: I loved the first book, couldn't wait for the second, and eagerly anticipate the third, fourth, fifth. I've never "met" a happier or funnier couple than Nadine and Rob, and this book is filled with wonderful stories about their life together in Costa Rica. I was telling my husband last night that what I like most about the book is how Nadine weaves together threads of commentary. She's a very intelligent writer and I really enjoy her observations and the way she makes sense of her life. Among my favorite parts of the book are the bits about Nadine and her Dad. The email exchanges are delightful. I hated to come to the end of the book and when it did, I decided to re-read Nadine's first book just so I wouldn't have to say good-bye. I am so happy that Nadine decided to take the risk and self-publish her book. The major publishing house that passed made a mistake. But in the meantime, it's apparent that Nadine's fan base is growing and I will certainly buy every book she writes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Willful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Heffernan Page; Review: I purchased the audio version of the book and enjoyed listening to Margaret Heffernan read her book. Although the book's purpose is to heighten our awareness of our own shortcomings, her tone is neither preachy nor shill. She makes her points powerfully, with calm authority. I enjoyed her British accent, and it was easy to imagine her sitting across a table from me, discussing the issues in the book. Prior to listening to "Willful Blindness," I'd read about a dozen books about failed decision making, such as "Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me). The constant theme among them all is that we make ourselves powerless by pretending we don't know. Whether we are blind to our own shortcomings or blind to others' deceptions, we suffer in the end from this lack of knowing. Because the theme has been explored by so many others, I wondered if Heffernan would have anything original to say. I found the book to be filled with tremendous insight into the paradox of the human condition. For example, Heffernan tells a story about her own life and her decision to marry a man with a serious heart problem that would, inevitably, lead to his death before the age of 40. Why would she blind herself to the fact of his medical condition and marry him, even after his other girlfriends had left him for healthier mates? It was love, she says. Our love for each other and our blindness to the faults of each other is part of the human condition. It is part of who we are. We are, in general, overly optimistic, wear rose colored glasses, trust others more often than we should, and typically fail to put all the facts together into a whole until confronted with a terrible, irreparable truth. When does this blindness become dangerous, she asks? When there is harm, she says, especially when damage is done to the innocent, like children. So it is vitally important to learn how to trust our instincts, to have difficult conversations, and to take back any form of power that we might have given away. None of this is easy, she points out. Other books on the topic make change seem so lineal: just realize how flawed your decision-making can be, and follow the instructions on how to remove one's blind spots. The great value of "Willful Blindness" is first pointing out through the use of stories how very human it is to be flawed, and then to heighten awareness of the value of recognizing difficult truths. Heffernan calls us to be better versions of ourselves, and because of her book, I think that we can.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Fall Down (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Weiner Page; Review: Because of the publicity and positive reviews, I bought the book for my Kindle. Good thing I bought the Kindle version because it is not the kind of book I'd want to pass along to my friends to read. Weiner's novel about addiction is sad and depressing. It aligns well with addiction memoirs, but not with summer beach books. The Readers Guide questions (at the end of the book) suggest the most compelling reason to read the novel. The book says a lot about contemporary culture, including women's feelings of isolation and the ways in which the Internet and it's distortions complicate people's lives. Sadly, Allison has only one good friend/confidant in her life, and she's fairly messed up as well. While Allison makes a handsome living blogging, her newspaper reporter husband is stressed out from layoffs at the paper and the public's declining interest in hard news. Then there is the "online pharmacy" which delivers addictive painkillers discretely in Fed Ex packages and makes it far too easy for Allison to blow through tens of thousands of dollars. I've read all of Weiner's books and I think she has always had something important to say about contemporary culture. Her other books had more of a redemptive quality to them. No matter how bad things got, the novels ended with humor and hope. This book, however, takes you down and leaves you there. Closing the book, I felt that the ending had yet to be written.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Now Everyone Will Know: The Perfect Husband, His Shattering Secret, My Rediscovered Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Maggie Kneip Page; Review: No one would ever want to be in Maggie Kneip's shoes. She had a baby, a toddler AND a young husband dying of AIDs. (He had sex with men before he met Maggie.) This is a remarkable memoir filled with courage and perseverance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Improbability of Love: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Hannah Rothschild Page; Review: As others have said, I found it challenging to get into the story at the beginning, but then found myself falling in love with the main characters. The ending of the book took me by surprise. Each storyline was well conceived and Rothschild wove them together very skillfully.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening (The Bewilderment Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Martha Beck Page; Review: "Diana, Herself" is in the same genre as books such as "The Celestine Prophesy" where the main character undertakes a journey to find and understand a series of spiritual insights. As a Martha Beck fan, I was eager to read "Diana." I also love the idea of a female hero. I'm only giving it three stars because I thought that the characters were cartoonish. Diana's supposed ordinary-ness is way over played. The book's antagonist, the handsome world-famous life coach and reality TV star Roy Richards, is over-the-top self-destructive and violent. To me, his actions seemed totally unbelievable. Yeah, the book is a myth and "a romp." But did it have to feel so much like a CGI-driven Hollywood action flick? To get me to believe in miracles and the idea that a person like Diana could awaken "save the world," I need more nuanced writing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Learning Resources Primary Shapes Template Set; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: My kids (2 and 5) like these shape stencils. The quality is good and they are quite thick and durable. They are large enough for small hands to grip. Great for fine motor skill improvement. 4 stars instead of 5 because they do not come with a container or sleeve to store them together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KidKraft Vintage Kitchen - White; Brand: KidKraft; Review: My kids, especially my 2 year old, adore this kitchen! I think it's really cute and a nice compact size for a small area. I give only 3 stars because of the tedious assembly required. It took hours to put it together with so many little pieces. I also do not like how some of the doors are VERY difficult for my kids (2 & 5) to open and latch. The other thing I dislike about this toy is the chemical smell (maybe VOC from the particle board) that builds up inside the cabinets when they are closed for a day or two. We have had it for 9 months and it still smells when closed for a while.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: KidKraft Vintage Kitchen - White; Brand: KidKraft; Review: My kids, especially my 2 year old, adore this kitchen! I think it's really cute and a nice compact size for a small area. I give only 3 stars because of the tedious assembly required. It took hours to put it together with so many little pieces. I also do not like how some of the doors are VERY difficult for my kids (2 & 5) to open and latch. The other thing I dislike about this toy is the chemical smell (maybe VOC from the particle board) that builds up inside the cabinets when they are closed for a day or two. We have had it for 9 months and it still smells when closed for a while.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: KidKraft Vintage Kitchen - White; Brand: KidKraft; Review: My kids, especially my 2 year old, adore this kitchen! I think it's really cute and a nice compact size for a small area. I give only 3 stars because of the tedious assembly required. It took hours to put it together with so many little pieces. I also do not like how some of the doors are VERY difficult for my kids (2 & 5) to open and latch. The other thing I dislike about this toy is the chemical smell (maybe VOC from the particle board) that builds up inside the cabinets when they are closed for a day or two. We have had it for 9 months and it still smells when closed for a while.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Woodland Princess Jigsaw - 24 Piece; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: My 2 year old loves this cute puzzle. It connects together a little sticky due to rough cut edges but I suspect over use they will get smoother and it will click together easier.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ravensburger Little Princess - 35 Piece Puzzle; Brand: Ravensburger; Review: I got this for my 2 1/2 year old and she loves it. She is really into puzzles so can manage to put together by herself, but may be best for 3 and up, my 5 year old boy is not interested in puzzles so still struggles with 35 pieces. Nice colors and adorable scene, wish Ravensburger had more girl scenes in 35 piece like this one. It's great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Cove Motel; City: Orleans Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: This visit started with a negative. The check-in was unpleasant. Rather than a "welcome", it was"sign this and make sure you read it!". A most unpleasant woman. The room was very clean. Excellent housekeeping service. Water view. Our room was on the first floor and footsteps from upstairs were constant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cocca s Inns Suites Albany Airport; City: Albany New York; Review: There are interior and exterior rooms. I booked 3 rooms using a travel site. When we arrived, they had lost a "king" reservation. They were printed on a single sheet with res. #'s. Luckily they had an open room. The interior rooms required a $100 deposit added to each room. This was returned. The interior rooms are new, very clean and very nice. Great value! The exterior rooms maybe not so much. PS. Bring a roll of TP! In your mind think of the world worst TP then double the image.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Inn Suites; City: Binghamton New York; Review: We asked to see a room before we booked. We needed two rooms and they were clean and Ok. We needed a good bed and a clean room. We got both. The morning buffet was inline with the room price. The staff were very friendly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Sturbridge Massachusetts; Review: we were there for 2 nights in February. The 3'rd floor was the first to be upgraded and it was extremely well done. The room was a mini suite king. The bedding presentation was the best I've ever seen. House keeping was flawless. they had just opened a new breakfast buffet room and it was well staffed and the food was fresh and above average. They entire hotel staff were gracious and friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort Spa Casino; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominica; Review: We were in a platinumi suite in March.The gounds are very well maintained. The suite was clean and well appointed.. Housekeeping was excellent. The platinum lounge was a joy. The service was outstanding thanks to Sarah, Anna,Vanessa and many others. The food was very good. The buffets (3) offered many choices. the restaurants were enjoyable with one exception. The steak house (El Gaucho) food was not edible. We will return next winter. I'm still wearing my Platinum bracelet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: Sea Stories (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo Meets the Harlem Globetrotters (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rugrats Go Wild (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veronica Guerin (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2-D version) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Bullet List: The Saving Bailey Trilogy #1 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nikki Roman Page; Review: First off let me say that I enjoyed this writer's voice. That is why I hate to have to give such a low rating. I also think the plot had potential but the writing is just not at a decent standard. The author had me hooked from the beginning and I appreciated what she tried to accomplish but it fell flat due to the book not being edited. There were way too many commas, punctuation mistakes and bad sentence structure. The dialogue also came off as phoney in some parts. I really hate to leave a negative review but I hope that the author is able to release this in a better state one day. I think this book could be very good if it weren't for so many errors. There were so many mistakes that it distracted from the story. To be honest I was going to give it one star but I felt that wasn't fair since I did enjoy the voice. I feel that if this book had been edited for structure and grammar it would be a five-star read. I will keep my eye out on this author because I do like her voice, but I hope her future books are put together more professionally.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stuffed With Love: A Thanksgiving Holiday Romance - Kindle edition; Brand: ReNita A. Burgess; Review: This author has a knack for hooking you in with her characters. I really enjoyed this story. I found the main characters had chemistry and it seemed plausible that they would connect how they did. Both of them needed a break from the nagging issues and people in their lives. This book shows how two people can be drawn to one another out of circumstance. I also found the Thanksgiving theme interesting because I rarely see Thanksgiving romances just Christmas ones. I've enjoyed every book I've read by this author and would definitely recommend this charming romance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samantha Posey: Love Unfolded (Samantha Posey Love Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Posey Parks Page; Review: I love books that stand out from the pack and Love Unfolded did that from page 1 until the end. What I tend to dislike about the billionaire romances is they are so predictable but this book had so many different elements in it, which kept me interested. It was full of action and romance as well as deeply emotional characters. I read this one and book two in the same day and would recommend it for those who want a book that keeps them guessing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samantha Posey Love Reveals: (Love Series Book 2) (Samantha Posey Love Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Posey Parks Page; Review: I love the mixture of suspense and passion and this book had all of that and more. The chemistry between Samantha and Jacob was pure fire and their interactions seemed so realistic that I found myself wondering about what they would do even when I took a break from reading. Many times a series disappoints but this one gets better as it goes on. Hope we see more of Samantha and Jacob!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samantha Posey Love Conquers: (Love Series Book 3) (Samantha Posey Love Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Posey Parks Page; Review: This is another great installment to Shantee Parks' series! With each book we get more insight into the characters and the chemistry is unbelievable! I hope this series continues. The writing is intriguing and the characters lives are like watching a never-ending soap opera slash action movie. Not a dull moment in any of these books. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Not Giving Up: (Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Posey Parks Page; Review: Like Shantee Parks' other books this does not disappoint! Ms Parks comes out swinging with this one. I love how she takes popular tropes and spins them, and she has a habit of doing that in all her books. For example, this book is NOT another Fifty Shades clone if that's what you're thinking. In Not Giving Up the roles are reverse and it's the heroine (Zoey) who Brandon must tame in order to find love. He's the one searching and she's pulling away but from the first time they speak in the book there's enough chemistry to cause a fire. An explosive beginning to what I hope is a long series from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Needing His Love: Burning Embers - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Empress Simone Page; Review: It's refreshing to see a book that deals with characters who suffer from mental illness. Often times these types of characters are overlooked in fiction. It was also nice to see mental illness not used as a plot device but deeply delved into. The character development was on point and this is one of the most enlightening stories I've read in a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Capezio Women's V-Front Boy Short; Brand: ; Review: I use these shorts for yoga and they are pretty cute, but I thought they would be more stretchy/soft. They're more like a t-shirt material and I found that to be disappointing. I wouldn't order more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Capezio Women's Low-Rise Boyshort; Brand: ; Review: I bought these for Bikram and they're great for the purpose. They look cute and are not too tight...I wouldn't freak out about going up 2 sizes as I ordered the medium and wished I got the small. I'll order another color in small and it should be perfect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's 3-Layer Fringe Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I absolutely loved these boots! I bought them about a year ago and I was still getting compliments on them and people couldn't believe how long I've had them. I wear them in all types of weather and they have held their color and shape very well, but I took them on a road trip this summer and the front stitching on one of the feet ripped out, exposing my foot! The soles also wore down to very thin levels in some places. It was awful and I may try to sew it back but it' s unfortunate that Minnetonka pairs such high quality, durable suede with cheap thread and very thin rubber on the soles. It's truly the weakest link that determines the strength of a product, so I guess these aren't as great as I thought. I was thinking they would last forever due to the material, but didn't think it through.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's 3-Layer Fringe Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I absolutely loved these boots! I bought them about a year ago and I was still getting compliments on them and people couldn't believe how long I've had them. I wear them in all types of weather and they have held their color and shape very well, but I took them on a road trip this summer and the front stitching on one of the feet ripped out, exposing my foot! The soles also wore down to very thin levels in some places. It was awful and I may try to sew it back but it' s unfortunate that Minnetonka pairs such high quality, durable suede with cheap thread and very thin rubber on the soles. It's truly the weakest link that determines the strength of a product, so I guess these aren't as great as I thought. I was thinking they would last forever due to the material, but didn't think it through.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's 3-Layer Fringe Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I absolutely loved these boots! I bought them about a year ago and I was still getting compliments on them and people couldn't believe how long I've had them. I wear them in all types of weather and they have held their color and shape very well, but I took them on a road trip this summer and the front stitching on one of the feet ripped out, exposing my foot! The soles also wore down to very thin levels in some places. It was awful and I may try to sew it back but it' s unfortunate that Minnetonka pairs such high quality, durable suede with cheap thread and very thin rubber on the soles. It's truly the weakest link that determines the strength of a product, so I guess these aren't as great as I thought. I was thinking they would last forever due to the material, but didn't think it through.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Minnetonka Women's 1429 Front Lace Knee-High Boot; Brand: Minnetonka; Review: I actually scored on these at a thrift store and they were brand new. They're really cute but soooo annoying to put on. It makes me not wear them. These should really have a hidden zipper in the back or something because the activation energy of wearing these is way too high and I always just end up wearing my other fringe Minnetonkas because I can just slip those on and they're also black. I recommend the slip on styles unless you are dedicated and never take off your shoes during the day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MapofBeauty Multi-color Lolita Long Curly Clip on Ponytails Cosplay Wig (Pink/Blonde); Brand: MapofBeauty; Review: One of my favorite wigs on Amazon! And I own a lot. I would say it's a bit small in the cap so I wouldn't buy this if you have a big head.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel-fashions Women's Sleeveless Blue Sequins Tulle Evening Dress; Brand: Angel-fashions; Review: I tried this dress on but returned it. It was very stretchy and light material and was too big for me even when tied as tightly as possible. It was a nice design but did look a bit cheap. There are other dresses on Amazon in this price point that are better. For reference, I am 5'5", 35/25/35.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: COLOREDRESS Color E Dress Design Brief Elegant Mermaid One-Shoulder Evening Dress; Brand: COLOREDRESS; Review: Got the smallest size (2) and it would've needed to be taken in had I kept it. For reference, I am 5'5", 35/25/35. The material and cut was incredibly nice for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: ; Review: Wore this for a performance and it was a big hit. I am 5'5" 125 lb, 35/25/25 and this was a bit big on me overall, which was mostly ok, but the belt was nearly falling off. I added my own hat that I had, but the accessories that came with the outfit were nicer than I expected and I would recommend them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DreamHigh Women's Evening Party 21" Long Satin Finger Gloves; Brand: DreamHigh; Review: I cut off the fingers to show off my nails and they still held up great. I have pretty thing arms and these came up to mid-upper arm. I would not recommend these for someone with large arms as they would likely not go up very far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romastory Winter Warm Women Velvet Elastic Leggings Pants (Black) One Size; Brand: Romastory; Review: These are a great deal and were very warm. Great details like the high quality furry inside and thin covers to help them stay on your feet. They are very high-waisted and not tight. (I am 5'5", 125 lb.) I do not like the seams that are on the front and back, it makes them look like underwear, but I wouldn't remove a star for this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VASSARETTE Women's Spin Slip 10186; Brand: VASSARETTE; Review: Nice but run large and a bit longer than I'd like; I wish they made a smaller size. (5'5", 125 lb, 35/25/25); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SDBING Women's Winter Wool Cotton Thick Warm Soft Casual Crew Socks 5 Pairs; Brand: SDBING; Review: Squishy and nice, not super warm but I enjoy wearing them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolce Vita Women's Tessey Boot; Brand: Dolce Vita; Review: These are narrower in front, loose in the back, and run larger than other DV booties that I have. They are good quality and a nice color. I would keep an eye on these for when the prices drop, I got them for around $50.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dolce Vita Women's Seth Boot; Brand: Dolce Vita; Review: These are great. Very subtle and nice material. I would say they could improve the look by having the back come up more loosely instead of sloping out around the foot. Other than that, perfect show and super comfortable. These run a bit tight to true to size. I got my usual size and it was a good choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir); Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny Lawson Page; Review: I read every post of The Bloggess' blog. She is brilliant and hilarious. I often make my husband read her conversations with her husband because it sounds quite similar to us. Her book is like a long blog post. It is irreverent and so different from anything else I have ever read but it is so entertaining and personable. I have bought multiple copies for friends and I am sure I will buy more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Throw It, Grow It!: 68 windowsill plants from kitchen scraps; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Peterson Page; Review: I thought it was an instruction for regrowing edible plants from scraps. It is to grow decorative plants from scraps.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: ; Review: As a teenager, I was a Lurlene McDaniel junkie, so I have read a ton of book about kids with cancer. But this was so far from what I expected. It was smart and witty and you get it in your head that it is going to end one way and then everything changes. It is really just a beautiful book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party; Author: Visit Amazon's Shannon Hale Page; Review: My daughter LOVES these books. She is 8, in 2nd grade and this is her absolute favorite series. She buys extra copies to give to friends as gifts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Light of the Fireflies; Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Pen Page; Review: This book is not a happily ever after fairy tale. Its dark and its can be tough to read. But it's well written and engaging. Its difficult to decide who you hate and who you want to root for. Like real life, no one is full good or bad. This book has a strong Flowers in the Attic feel to it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mom Life 2: Return of Toddzilla: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book (#life Coloring Books for Grown-ups); Author: Visit Amazon's Papeterie Bleu Page; Review: This book is seriously so much fun! Some of the pages are really directed to parents of younger kids so I skip them. But there are some serious gems in there. One page says This is my circus and these are my monkeys! Makes me laugh each time. There is wine and coffee, everyone can relate to those. Plus just fun pages. The quality is really great on the paper and it is printed on just one side, something I definitely look for in a coloring book. I have a huge stack of coloring books and this one stays near the top. I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher; Author: Visit Amazon's Harry K. Wong Page; Review: You can't go wong by buying this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeep Cherokee,Wagoneer,Comanche,1984-2001 (Haynes Repair Manuals); Author: Haynes; Review: Brand new. Arrived in clear shrink wrap. Great packaging. Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist Exam Review: Entry and Advanced Levels; Author: Visit Amazon's James R. Sills Page; Review: I was so excited to find this book on here that it made me tachypneic and tachycardic. The exam hints in it are really helpful for the most part. However a couple of them are just common sense. There is a code inside the front cover that gives you access online to multiple clinical simulation questions. If you're reading this and you have questions about the book or the TCM or CSE, feel free to ask me a question! I would be happy to help!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honor's Splendour; Author: Visit Amazon's Julie Garwood Page; Review: I ever so gently opened the cover of this book and glanced at the first few words on the page before me. Ah, what tender thoughts come to mind upon filling my mind's eye with such beautiful imagery. As I became more absorbed, I spread the book wide open and dove in. Surrounding myself in a world of romance, drama, love and bow chika wow wow. What more could a soul ask for? If it pleases you to relax and let your mind wander as you spread open the pages of a good book, then this book is for you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Food Fast : Bob Warden's Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipes; Author: Visit Amazon's Bob Warden Page; Review: Great recipes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Practical Lock Picking: A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Deviant Ollam Page; Review: Great book, funny title, learned a lot; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marx & Satan; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Wurmbrand Page; Review: Mr. Wurmbrand supports his claims with thorough supporting evidence, most of which was written by Karl Marx himself. It's well-written and intriguing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Smith's 50185 Jiffy-Pro Handheld Sharpener; Brand: Smith's; Review: I chose this sharpener over other similarly priced ones because it's actually three in one: You can sharpen dull and damaged knives with the carbide, it has a ceramic sharpener to fine tune and a scissor sharpener. They all work well and give a good enough edge for home use. Oh, and the carbide does not take that much metal off if used moderately. I had a stone that I dreaded using so my knives would often get real dull before I'd haul it out. The Jiffy is easy, fast and kind of fun so I'm sure my knives will always be sharp from now on. 26/04/15: The carbide blades need replacing - doesn't sharpen like it used to.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FranzKitchen Magic Bullet Power Base Motor 250W Blender; Brand: Magic Bullet; Review: We have a very old blender and have never had problems with it. I found it odd that after only three years my wife's precious Magic Bullet seized up. This new one is exactly the same as the original but I hope it lasts as long as the blender. I give it five stars because my wife lovers her Magic Bullet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ESCO LITE Solar party lights,100 LED White party string lights for Christmas Trees bedroom flower decoration Wedding; Brand: ESCO LITE; Review: I live in the tropics so have no problems getting enough sun and the charge last almost all night. You can put them on solid or flashing mode. What I like about these is you can easily change the AA rechargeable battery. I have others where the battery is soldered on. They are 30' long from first to last light and have about a 5' tail, with no lights, leading to the panel. The panel is round and comes with a plastic stake to stick in the ground. If the little solar panel becomes opaque, just wash it with dish soap and a soft scrubby.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ChefLand Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer | All in One Pineapple Tool, Peeler, Slicer and Cutter | Non Slip Detachable; Brand: ChefLand; Review: My wife loves pineapples so I ordered this from overseas and it took a long time to get here. I always had to peel the pineapples - a job I would procrastinate about. However, this tool makes it easy and fun. Now my wife does it. All you do is cut top and bottom off the pineapple, place the tool against the top, press lightly and turn. When you get to the end you have to take the handle off to push the tool through. You get perfect pineapple rings every time. If the pineapple is large you waist a bit of pulp around the skin but you can set it on a plate to collect the juice. Some people throw out the core but its edible and is loaded with fiber. If you have to peal more then a couple of pineapples a year you gotta get one of these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everyday Cooking Essentials Instant Read Thermometer with Probe,Wireless Remote; Brand: Everyday; Review: This is just a basic thermometer that gives temp in C or F. Since the ad said it was for meat I thought it would tell you when the meat is Rare, Med. and Well done as some do. I guess I'll just have to learn the correct cooking temperatures for meat. It seems to work well but takes a while to get to the temperature when its very high or low.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer; Brand: Presto; Review: This is a real basic fryer that is about the size of an ice bucket. good for 1 or 2 people; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carol Wright Gifts 3-Tier Wire Basket,Black,One Size Fits All; Brand: Carol Wright Gifts; Review: I bought this to organize the clutter of fruit bowls on the counter. I was going to get a hanging one but who want's to drill a hole in the ceiling? It's a good size and there is space between levels. It's lightweight but strong enough to hold a good amount of things. It's well priced but now that it's on the counter it seems a little old fashion. Perhaps I'll spray-paint it and jazz it up!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White); Brand: Cuisinart; Review: works good even for slushes but stopped using it cuz I got too fat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Great Chile Poster (fresh) by Mark Miller 36"x24" Art Print Poster; Brand: First Art Source; Review: in English, Chile is a country in South America while a Chili is the fruit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach TrueAir Plug Mount Odor Eliminator- 04531GM; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: after using it found it doesn't work to remove smells; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Scales Digital Weight Grams and Ounces by GreaterGoods - 0.5 grams, oz, ml. Large Single Sensor Glass; Brand: Greater Goods; Review: I bought this to measure powdered mineral supplements in quantities between 1 - 0.5g and above. The box and marketing is very nice. I like the large numbers and the batteries but this is NOT an accurate scale. You can measure large quantities up to 0.5 grams but you can NOT measure out small amounts. For example, you can weigh 10.5 grams of flower but you can not weigh 1g of flower never mind 0.5g. Also the scale offers units like fl.oz. and ml. These are units of volume not mass! I'm very disappointed and don't recommend it for measuring small quantities.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Silicone Essentials Ice Pop Molds By Zovolo - Set of Six Durable, Flexible Popsicle Makers; Brand: Silicone Essentials; Review: Great for preschoolers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Frozen Full and Twin Sheets and Comforter Set, Floral Breeze (Full); Brand: Disney; Review: My kid love it. At a great price and the room looks wonderful with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermos FUNtainer 12 Ounce Bottle, #All About Me; Brand: Thermos; Review: Great water bottle for a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CuteZCute Bento Soy Sauce Case Container with Dropper, Animals; Brand: CuteZCute; Review: Great for lunch boxes. Kids love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CuteZCute Bento Decoration Box, Animals Food Picks and Forks; Brand: CuteZCute; Review: Great for lunch boxes. Kids love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kotobuki Condiment Containers for Bento Box, Mini, Animal Friends; Brand: Kotobuki; Review: Great for lunch boxes. Kids love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thermos FUNtainer 12 Ounce Bottle, #All About Me; Brand: Thermos; Review: Great water bottle for a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Frozen Cold Heart Pop up Hamper; Brand: Disney; Review: My child loves the item. But after a couple of weeks it got a tear. You cannot have it more than half full or it will tear up.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Disney s Sequoia Lodge; City: Coupvray Seine et Marne Ile de France; Review: We have stayed at this hotel 3 times in the past, and our 4th stay was the nicest. The reason I say this is because that the last time that we stayed, the rooms had been refurbished. The rooms have now been converted to a Bambi theme, and have a new colour to them. The rooms have a new TV and unit to them, and have new bedding also. The rooms are kept to a good standard, and are kept very clean. The themeing of the hotel is lovely, and the fire in the main heart of the building is very inviting after a cold day out at Disneyland. The staff are relativley friendly, they will help you out if you ask for anything to be done. Breakfast is of a good standard as is dinner. Sequoia Lodge is a must stay if you are going to Disneyland Paris.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Liverpool John Lennon Airport Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: We stayed at Liverpool airport Premier Inn for 1 night before we flew out to Lanzarote. We were warmly greeted into the hotel by the manager Gary, who was very kind, and kindly put our room next to my parents' since they were staying too. The rooms, were of a typical premier inn standard, which consists of a TV, tea and coffee facilities, very comfy beds and a spacious bathroom which came with towes, handwash ad shower gel. We did not eat at the hotel, however we have previous, and know that the food is of a good standard. The only meal we did have however was breakfast, and a premier inn breakfast is guaranted to fill you (great value). The planes did not bother us at all during our stay here. We have had rooms to the front and rear of the hotel, and they didn't bother us on either side of the building. I would like to thank all of the staff at Premier Inn Liverpool Airport for a lovely stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos THe Morromar; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: This was the first time that we stayed at the Morromar and I can honestly say it will not be our last. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Carlos a receptionist, and Manuela the manager. We had been in contact with the hotel not long before our arrival, requesting a sea view (5.25 euro extra per day) and apartments close to my parents as they were staying too. We had also requested flowers and a cake for my wife as it was her birthday. This was done with a small supplement extra. We were given a sheet of information and a map of the complex upon arrival also. The apartment was lovely and very welcoming. There was a spaious bathroom which came with plenty of towels and complementry shampoo etc. Both bedrooms were very spacious and came with plenty of wardrobe space. The lounge area was large and spacious again. Also, even though we stayed all inclusive, we made use of the fully equipted kitchenete which came with a kettle, toaster, hob, plenty of glasses and cultlery and a fridge. We purchesed the TV which cost 3 euros per day, or 16,80 for the week. It came with a large varity of chanels in English, Spanish etc. So all in all the apartments were lovely. The food which I have read was sometimes not a great standard was perfectly fine for us. We felt that breakfast was the best meal of the day, as there was a cooked breakfast every morning. There was also a continental selection, and some rather strange things also such as carrots. Lunch and dinner were reletivley the same. Pork frequently apperared, however on some nights, there was Turkey and Chicken. Ice cream was also on the dessert menu if you didn't like the other dessert's on display. In my opinion, the all inclusive was well worth the money as drinks and so forth through out the day was a lovely convinience. The hotel complex was always kept clean, and the pools were clean. The staff of the hotel were all kind and helpful. They could not be faulted. The only issue we had was that in the evening, there was only 1 bar man and this could lead to a queue, however this was just a minor issue, and after filling in a review of the hotel, this issue was corrected. The hotel is located in the small area of Matagorda which is lovely and quiet and is located only a short way away from Puerto del Carmen. There is a Taxi rank right outside the hotel complex to the rear. There was also a shopping center a short walk away. To finish my review on this hotel, I can honestly say that it is brilliant, and that we will defently be staying here again. Thank you to all the staff for such a wonderful stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Runcorn Hotel; City: Runcorn Cheshire England; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 1 night. We were greeted by a lovely receptionist and then we were directed to our room. This Premier Inn had been recently refurbished, which meant wireless key card room entry, and refurbished rooms. The rooms had been freshly painted and had a large flat screen TV placed on the wall. The room was not cold, however we felt we better put the heating on just to warm the place up. The thermostat was broken, so we alerted the receptionist who came straight up to try and fix it. Since she couldn't fix it she said that she would give us the room for free as part of the Premier Inn good night guarantee. Other than the heating, the room and the rest of the hotel was spotlessly clean, and the room came with all of the basic Premier Inn amenities. The food in the restaurant was lovely and came very quickly considering how busy it was. Thanks to all of the staff who made our stay enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crofter s Hotel; City: Garstang Wyre District Lancashire England; Review: I have just returned this evening from a 1 nights stay at the Crofters hotel. It was a truly lovely hotel with lovely and very helpful staff in it. The room was very spacious and came with plenty of wardrobe space. There was a generously sized queen sized bed within the room and a spacious shower room that came with complementary toiletries. There was a television that came with Freeview and there was tea and coffee making facilities in the room. The restaurant had a wide selection of food on the menu. The food was delicious. The hotel does not have family rooms so I would not recommend this hotel for families, however I would definitely recommend it for couples. I would most definitely stay here again. Thanks to all of the staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hafnia; City: Torshavn Streymoy; Review: I very much enjoyed my stay at the hotel Hafnia. To begin, the room was very clean. The bed was large and comfortable and there was plenty of pillows. The TV was very large with plenty of good channels. In the bathroom was a lovely walk in shower and lots of towels. There was also plenty of Toiletries in the bathroom cupboard. There was also tea/coffee facilities in the room and a stocked up mini bar. The view from the room was beautiful. I would stay here if I ever went back to the Fareo Islands. Thanks to all of the staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Riva Bella; City: Le Touquet Paris Plage Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: My son who is 13 stayed here on a school trip in July 2012 even though it says he stayed there in August. Upon arrival, he walked up 2 flights of stairs with his suitcase. He then walked into his room to find that there was no bathroom and that he had to share with the people next door who were from his school of course. If he would have had to use the toilet in the middle of the night he would have had to go down the stairs to use it. The floor boards were creaky, and the rooms very spacious but a bit dated. He had 3 beds to share between 2 of them which was an added bonus. The location was a decent thing as it was very near to the beach. The staff were friendly, and they always said hello and cooked him some nice food in the evening. My sons opinion was that it was very basic, however it was good for a few nights; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: I stay in this particular Crowne Plaza several times on business and I have decided to review so I can give my opinion on what it's like. To begin, the hotel is very clean, and the staff very friendly. Since most of my flights from Manchester Airport are early, I never really get the chance to sample the breakfast, however I have eaten in the restaurant in the evenings several times, and the food is always to a good standard. I always go for the club sandwich. Delicious. The rooms are always very clean and are kept to a good standard. There is always plenty of space for keeping my suitcases. There is a large flat screen TV in the room and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also complementarity shampoo etc within the spacious bathroom. The aircraft do not have any effect on the sleep quality. I will definitely return to the hotel, the next time I fly from Manchester.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Manchester Airport M56 J6 Runger Lane South; City: Manchester Greater Manchester ; Review: I have just returned from a very nice one night stay at Premier Inn Manchester Airport South. The rooms in this hotel are particularly different to those of a standard Premier Inn because in this Premier Inn the sink unit is separate from the bathroom. Also there is a shower pod instead of a bath. Other than that there is all of the normal Premier Inn amenities like a TV, tea/coffee facilities, a nice big bed and so forth. I would stay in this Premier Inn again. The aircraft noise is of no issue either. A big thanks to all of the staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Bedford South A421 Hotel; City: Bedford Bedfordshire England; Review: I have just yesterday returned from a one nights stay at the Premier inn Bedford South hotel just off the A421. We were greeted by a friendly and helpful receptionist called Moses, who quickly checked us in and directed us to our room. We had a room on the 1st floor which was nice because we don't really like rooms on the ground floor. The room door was operated by a press the card to the reader system, not insert card into the reader. The rooms in this Premier Inn have the new room design. There is more dark wood in the room now. The bathroom has a new design to it also. We had 2 shower heads (one of which was very large), and a bath. The bathroom came with shower gel and hand wash. The main room had a nice new feel to it. There is now a larger TV mounted on the wall and a new bedspread design. There is also a mood light strip above the bed. The Restaurant over the road which is a Brewers Fayre, gave us a evening lovely meal. In the morning, breakfast was buffet not waiter service which we prefer. We enjoyed our stay in this Premier Inn, and we will be returning to it if we ever return to Bedford. Thanks to all of the staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Sokos Hotel Hamburger Bors; City: Turku Southwest Finland; Review: I have recently returned from a lovely business stay at the Sokos Hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly and got us to our room swiftly. The room was large and spacious and had enough wardrobe space for all of your clothes. The bathroom was spacious and came with plenty of towels and toiletries. The main living area within the room was nice with a nice big comfortable bed which had plenty of pillows. There was a large television in the room along with a well stocked minibar. There wasn't any tea or coffee facilities within the room but that wasn't a huge let down. I would stay here again if I ever return to Turku, Finland. Thanks to all of the staff who made my stay comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Comtes de Mean; City: Liege Liege Province The Ardennes Wallonia; Review: I have just this evening returned from my stay at the Crowne Plaza Liege. To begin with the receptionist who greeted me upon check in was very friendly and swiftly checked me in and directed me to my room on floor 6. My room was very large and spacious and had all the expected amenities you would expect from a 5 star Crowne Plaza. I had a very large bathroom with a very large bath and a separate walk in shower. There was a toilet, and a basin with a large work surface on either side of it. There was a hairdryer,complementary toiletries and plenty of towels in the bathroom also. The main living space had a large wardrobe with a safe in it. There was a coffee machine in the room which came with little capsules to put in it. There was also a bottle of water. Below the coffee machine was a well stocked minibar. There was a large flat screen TV on the wall and a 2 very comfortable single beds which were pushed together to form a double. I enjoyed my stay very much at the Crowne Plaza. I would most definitely return. Thanks to all of the very friendly staff who made my stay very enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Runcorn Hotel; City: Runcorn Cheshire England; Review: We have just returned from a 1 nights stay in this Premier Inn. Having stayed here before about a year ago, we knew roughly what to expect, however we arrived and had a shock with the sheer size of our room. It wasn't anything like a standard Premier Inn room. It still had all of the standard Premier Inn room facilities, Tea/Coffee making facilities and so forth. Since this Premier Inn has been recently refurbished, the size of the TV had increased. The bathroom was of a good size and it had all of the standard facilities in it including complementary Shampoo/Body Wash. The room had plenty of towels and given it size still remained warm with the heater on. Our room was backed on to the Motorway, however noise was kept to a minimum due to the well glazed windows. The staff on check in were very friendly and couldn't do enough to help you out. I would recommend you stay in this Premier Inn at any time. Thanks to all staff who made our stay comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Opera Plaza Hotel; City: Cluj Napoca Cluj County Northwest Romania Transylvania; Review: My stay in Opera Plaza was very nice. I was greeted by a kind receptionist who checked us in very quickly and efficiently and directed me up to my room. My room was clean and large. It contained a very spacious en-suite bathroom. The bathroom came with a bath/shower, a toilet and a sink. There was enough room to keep all of your wash items also. There was plenty of towels and complementary toiletries to use if you like. I especially liked the rubber duck! There was also a hairdryer in the bathroom. The room itself was also very spacious. There was a large wardrobe to keep all of your clothes in, and also a huge bed. There was a TV and complementary bottles of water. There didn't appear to be any tea/coffee facilities in the room however, there was a Minibar. All in all, a lovely stay at the hotel. Thanks to very one who made my stay comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malvern Hills Hotel; City: Great Malvern Malvern Hills Worcestershire England; Review: The Malvern Hills Hotel is a truly lovely hotel located in lovely part of England. Our host when we arrived was really friendly and showed us up to our room. Our room was outstanding. To begin with it was so spacious and had so much room. It had 2 very comfortable single beds which came with 2 very soft pillows each. On each side of the beds were bedside tables which had a bottle of water each on them (Sparkling and Still water) and 2 lamps. There was a large flat screen TV mounted on the wall which had Freeview channels, and Tea and Coffee making facilities which included biscuits. There was also a very large wardrobe in the room which had extra blankets, a spare heater and also plenty of hangers. There was also a writing desk in the room. There was a hairdryer also. We were very shocked by the size of the bathroom. It was huge! At the far end of the bathroom was a bath/ shower and plenty of large towels. There was a toilet and a sink and complementary toiletries in the bathroom. The food in the restaurant in the evening was very nice. The hotel as a bar area as well as a restaurant area. There was a good selection of food on the menu and there was also a good selection of desserts. In the morning we went down for some breakfast. The hotel has another separate room for breakfasts. There was a continental selection there which contained all of your juices, fruits and cereals. They had homemade muesli which was very tasty! Then, the cooked breakfast is brought out by table service. The hotel therefore was lovely, perfect for walkers and people with pets, as the hotel is dog friendly.Thank you to all the staff who made our stay enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Wirral Bromborough Hotel; City: Bromborough Wirral Merseyside England; Review: I and my family have recently returned from a 1 nights stay at Premier Inn Bromborough. The hotel is very nice in general. The hotel staff are very friendly and would go out of their way to help you. The rooms are ok. Compared to other Premier Inn's however they might be a bit on he dated side. The room keys are not cards, they are keys. There is still the standard Premier Inn amenities such as a TV, tea and coffee facilities and very comfortable beds. The only complaint we had is that their were a couple of marks on the wall and some mould on the bathroom wall. Compared to several other Premier Inn therefore it is slightly dated, but this is not a problem and wouldn't stop us from staying there again. The restaurant on the other hand is very lovely. It has been refurbished and is very nice. The food was very nice and we had a our own small booth which had a TV. Overall, the stay was very nice. We have no complaints what so ever with anything with the hotel, it is just the rooms are a bit dated. Thanks to all the staff who made our stay comfortable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge; City: The Dalles Oregon; Review: Always have breakfast out for use as we do leave for work early room service is always keeping rooms clean and stocked with soap only did four stars as thay are remodeling room but ones thay have done are very nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham Woodward; City: Woodward Oklahoma; Review: Not a fan of lady looks like her and family live there she was grompy every morning breakfast was late most days her kids running around just think its wrong for people running the place to live there. Hotel could use some attention and remodeling; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridgeway Inn Suites Portland Airport; City: Portland Oregon; Review: Shower head was junk should of be changed 15 years ago dirty paint chipped off walls looks like no one ever upgraded anything nothing but waffles and cereal for breakfast but milk pitcher looks like stuff was growing out for it should be replaced with parking lot not worth fixing it up; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Clovis; City: Clovis New Mexico; Review: Clean hotel. The breakfast sucks but most do shower get hot then cold then hot and cold the hole time in shower staff seem nice. Good for a knight or two but not for a week at a time would look for different one if you can spend more; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Econo Lodge Jackson; City: Jackson Minnesota; Review: I am not races by any means but allmost every time I stay at a hotel where an indonetion runs and lives at the hotel i find stuff that makes my stomach turn. It seems like thay just let stuff go till it brakes and then just leve it or remove it in my room here a light above sink was replaced but its not same size and thay never painted the wall where old light was; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Living Daylights (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 'Burbs (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rocketeer (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You Can Count on Me (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cocoon (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Towering Inferno (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Witness (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rocky (1976); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Life as a House (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heat: Special Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire of the Sun (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Russia With Love (1963); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World 2 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In America (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gettysburg (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Boys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Licence to Kill (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fistful of Dollars (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comedian (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade Runner (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Museum District Bed Breakfast; City: Richmond Virginia; Review: This B&B is truly a gem in the city. Anna our hostess who runs the b&b alone did an amazing job. We stayed in the John Lane suite and this is super. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms so super if your travelling with three or more. The amenities were very good. The breakfast was affluent and very good. At evening we were also offered some wine and cheese which made for a nice closure of the day. Anna thx again for taking such good care of us Christiane, Jef and Izaak; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malolo Bed and Breakfast; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: We actually arrived a bit early before check in but George was super welcoming and immidiately helped us put our luggage away so we could go and spend some hours in the city. Great start After couple of hours he picked us up at Benning Metro station and we could check in the room. They are just amazing!! George started telling and quickly we had an abundance of tips for the next days. He also provided us with metro cards and a cell to call him directly which was super convenient. If you stay there be sure to have dinner at the b&b because it is just stunning. Combination of very good food and at the same time a chance to get to know the other guests a bit better. In the weekend we got to meet Dave, what a bundle of energy and super friendly and welcoming. George and Dave really make you feel like kings! We had an amazing stay! Jef, Chris and Izaak; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duff Green Mansion; City: Vicksburg Mississippi; Review: The night before we would arrive at the Duff Green Mansion we were told we were going to be replaced to another place because of circumstances. At first we were a bit disappointed but after a very friendly welcome we were accompanied to the Steel Cottage a bit further. On arrival there all our concerns melted like snow for the sun because this accommodation is fantastic. A great house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great living area and so on. Beautiful. The next morning we had a good breakfast at the main house and immediately after that a tour of the house which was very good. The guide was very knowaldgeable and entertaining. Made for a great start of the day. Christiane, Jef, Izaak; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chattanoogan; City: Chattanooga Tennessee; Review: We stayed a couple of days in the hotel. It is a nice hotel with comfy rooms and the staff is very friendly. One thing that dissapointed us big time though was the dinner the second night. It was sold as a buffet with food from all over the world, but in reality it was poor, very poor!! There was hardly any choice of food and the food offered was clearly not fresh and shouldn't t have been put out there in my eyes. This in combination with the quite hefty bill made for a dissapointing evening. Maybe in the future better just tell people the restaurant is closed then putting this on display.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shack Up Inn; City: Clarksdale Mississippi; Review: We stayed in this awesome place last April and we had a blast. The adventure begins as soon as you enter the grounds. You d wish you had four eyes cause there is so much to see. Immediately from the moment we checked in we felt this would be some awesome days. Great welcome and we could take a guitar up to the shack which made for a nice opener. The shack itself is just an unique experience. Amazing, automatically you re in the right atmosphere for the next days. The shack up had arranged for some music performances in the main building and boy we had a blast. Beer, good music, nice food and friendly staff and other travellers made this an experience to never forgot. I really hope to be able to ever gettin back, only then I ll stay longer then three days ;-) Christiane, Jef and Izaak; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: PetSafe SSSCAT Spray; Brand: PetSafe; Review: I was leary but desperate when I purchased this item (the cats kept messing on our sofa and the cleaning bills were getting outrageous). This has effectively scared the cats off the sofa. I only gave it 4 stars, though, because once we moved it to another area of the house it has not worked as effectively there, but it did a great job in the first area (the sofa).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bayer Animal Health DVM Synovi G3 Soft Chews; Brand: Bayer Animal Health; Review: While this product may indeed produce magnificent results as other reviewers state, I will never know because it is almost impossible to get my dog to eat them (even when coated with peanut butter or meat juice). My dog is NOT a picky eater usually, so I'm not sure why others are having so much success with this supplement when my dog won't even eat it when covered in food she normally loves. I gave it two stars for the nutritional value, but the flavor needs a huge improvement!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: PhyCox Canine Joint Support Soft Chews; Brand: PhyCox; Review: I gave it two stars based on the fact that it may work well if you can get your dog to eat it, but what good is a chew if you can't get your dog to take it? I've even tried poring salmon oil, gravy, etc. on these chews, and my dog won't touch them, even though he is not normally at all picky. (We usually say he would sell his soul for food and he'll eat ANYTHING but not these chews.) Phycox needs to be reformulated so that a dog is willing to eat them for them to be effective. Pros: Appear to have wonderful vitamins and nutrition. Packaged for easy use. Cons: Must be extremely bad smell for my dog to not be willing to eat it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oxbow Papaya Fruit Plus Tabs; Brand: Oxbow Animal Health; Review: These tablets have really helped our rabbit with her digestion problems. We feed her a couple of these each day with her fresh greens and she hasn't had any hairballs or digestion problems in years. Best of all, she loves the taste and is always excited to get these.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Gear Travel Lite Bi-Fold Ramp for Cats/Dogs, Lightweight/Portable, Safety Tether Included, Rubber Grippers for Stability; Brand: Pet Gear; Review: I have a smaller dog (about 15 lbs.) that is having joint issues and can't get in and out of the car anymore. She hates to be picked up so this was the perfect solution. It did take a little while to teach her to go up and down the ramp (and she is generally a smart dog) so I can see where some of you are having problems. We ended up putting treats every few inches along the ramp to tempt her to climb it. We had to repeat that exercise for several days before she got the hang of it. We have also found it handy to use it folded as a stepping stool for the dog. It makes the jump into the car much easier both in and out (on days she doesn't need the ramp) so we often just leave it folded next to the car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sentry Good Behavior Stop That! Noise & Pheromone Spray for Dogs; Brand: SENTRY Pet Care; Review: This worked to startle my dog the first time I used it, but after that he just looked at the can and went back to barking. On the up side, though, he does seem more calm about ten minutes after the pheromones hit. I think any loud, annoying noise would work equally well to startle a dog enough to initially stop barking, so you might try a can filled with coins or another loud noise first to see if that has any effect. The pheromones take too long to take effect for they type of barking my dog does (i.e. at the mailman, the squirrels, etc.) If you have a dog that barks for more than ten minutes at a time, the pheromones may be very effective for that type of barking. Pros: Pheromones are calming Cons: Noise doesn't deter barking; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: IRIS Airtight Pet Food Storage Container Combo; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: This set is just perfect for keeping pet food and supplies in. We put the rabbits' hay in the larger container and the food in the smaller container and it keeps it all neat and clean (and moth-free).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Container, 55-Pounds, Almond,IRIS USA,300682" />; Brand: IRIS USA, Inc.; Review: This was the perfect size to fit inside my kitchen cabinet to keep the dog food in. The lid has held up well so far (six weeks) and it keeps the inside of the cabinet from getting dog food dust all over it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZYMOX Otic Plus Ear Solution | The Only No Pre-Clean Once -a-Day Dog and Cat Ear Solution; Brand: Zymox; Review: I usually use regular Zymox for my dogs ear infections and it works great! I tried the Zymox plus this last time and it also worked great. It works much better than the powder or liquid prescriptions my vet gave us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Paws Wee-Wee Disposable Doggie Diapers; Brand: Four Paws; Review: I have a very old Jack Russell who is starting to have incontinence problems. We got these to help for times we can't take her outside often enough, but she had this off in less than two minutes. She is an OLD dog and barely walks so its not like she is too active for it. And the fit seemed perfect (size small for a 15 lb. Jack Russell) but if an old, feeble dog can get the diaper off this quickly, a younger dog will be even faster at it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oxbow Animal Health Bunny Basics Essentials Adult Rabbit Pet Food; Brand: Oxbow; Review: This is the best domestic rabbit food, according to our vet, and it is so convenient to be able to order it off Amazon since our local store is often out of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snoozer Console Pet Car Seat Cream Fur; Brand: Snoozer; Review: This is a well made car seat but the "large" won't fit anything larger than a Jack Russell. I wish it came in a larger size so I could get one for my 25-lb. dog as well, but this is way too small for her. Pros: Seems well made Nice looking Cons: Liner not as soft as it looks (my dogs not complaining but I was surprised) Will only fit small dogs (around 15 lb.); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arf Pets Dog Training Collar with Remote - Bark Control – 16 Levels of Shock, Vibration and; Brand: Arf Pets; Review: We finally gave in to purchasing a training collar for our dog because we were so frustrated with his barking at every leaf and squirrel in the yard. We have tried so many methods to train him and even paid for an expensive trainer to come in and work with him several times. Nothing worked. Within a week of us starting this collar, though, he has totally changed. He stops barking and comes when we call him. He doesn't try to attack visitors. He is a much more enjoyable and obedient dog. And the best part is that we haven't had to use the shock function at all. He has corrected all those behaviors with just the tone and vibrate functions!!! We just wish we had tried this years earlier. It has been amazingly effective. Update 6/24/16: This was extremely effective for a few weeks, then the dog started getting used to it. We finally had to resort to the shocking function, but that doesn't seem to effect our dog much because of his long hair. We have trimmed his hair to try to make sure the electrodes are touching his skin, but he still doesn't seem effected by the shock. Still, its worth a try.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food Wetlands - Roasted Duck; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: When we learned about the difference in nutritional value of the various pet foods out there we got samples of a variety of the best foods from our local Red Bandana pet food store and let our dog choose his favorite. It was this. Try a google-search of pet food nutrition and you can find charts of most nutritious dog food and you'll be shocked at what a difference there is in some of the foods. Red Bandana is great about being helpful and letting you try different foods. We switched to Amazon after a while, though, for convenience and were pleased that the same great food is a great price on Amazon. Our dog still loves this flavor but we occasionally switch him to another Taste of the Wild flavor just for variety. He always seems to prefer this one, though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Complete Health Probiotic for Dogs and Cats With Hip & Joint Formula by Skytop Pets. Reduces Gas and; Brand: Skytop Pets; Review: I know the subject of whether or not pets need probiotics is controversial since their digestive tract is very different from humans, but we've had success using probiotics with our cats so I thought I'd give this a try for our dog. It contains a good range of probiotics and nutrients including: L. Acidophilus L. Casei P. Pentosaceus L. Plantarum B. Bifidum Inulin Glucosamine Chondroitin other ingredients that Amazon covered up with their UPC code sticker : ( Pros: Great mix of vitamins and probiotics Glucosamine and Chondroitin are recommended for many breeds, including our Sheltie to help with joint issues Convenient powder that can be mixed with dog/cat food (it says wet or dry but there is no way my dog would eat it on dry food.) Cons: Small scoop makes dosing difficult for dogs under 50 lb. and cats (It says to give dogs under 50lb 1/2 scoop and small cats get a 1/4 scoop while larger cats get 1/2 scoop.) The scoop is small and hard to measure a half or quarter so I just mixed a whole scoop into a can of dog food and split the can over two days. It would have been a lot more convenient, though, if they either gave dosages in standard measurements (i.e. 1/8 tsp./day) or included a smaller scoop. Larger dogs could then have 2 scoops a day instead of those of us with smaller dogs trying to get measure half a scoop. I'll update this if I see any beneficial results in our dog or his medical conditions. Update 7/23/16: I have not noticed any beneficial changes with my dog. My dog is pretty healthy, though, so I think it may be more worth trying on a pet with digestive issues. You may be able to see a bigger difference. I'm still giving it four stars, though, because the list of probiotics is so comprehensive that it should, theoretically at least, help a pet with digestive issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clever Pets Cat Activity Center with Hanging Toy Balls, Mice & More; Brand: Cleverpets; Review: Its so hard to find a toy our cats like, but they love this. Yay! The catnip spray probably doesn't hurt, either, but its nice to have a toy the cats can entertain themselves with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trixie 5-in-1 Activity Center; Brand: Trixie; Review: We purchased this (along with a couple of other toys) to entertain our cat when he had to be confined post-surgery. It did the job and made him a lot happier. We were concerned that parts of it might be too difficult, but he figured it all out within the first 24 hours and it really helped him be a happier kitty when he had to be locked up and kept quiet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitty Cat Alfa Pet Pan Liners, 10 count, Pack of 3; Brand: Kitty Cat; Review: We have tried every kind of litter pan, including the robotic ones, and this works best for our cats. We love how easy they make clean-up. If your cat doesn't like the robotic litter boxes, I would highly recommend using these liners with a traditional litter box.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CANIDAE Grain Free PURE Dry Dog Food.; Brand: CANIDAE; Review: I love Canidae grain-free dog food. If you do your research you will see that they are one of the highest rated dog foods. I hadn't realized that foods could make such a difference, but once we put our dog on a grain-free diet, a lot of his allergy symptoms went away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Black; Brand: KONG; Review: This is a great Kong for those really tough dawgs. Our Pit-mix loves playing with this with a little peanut butter in it. It helps keep him entertained. We also have smaller kongs, but if your dog is bigger than 40 lb, I'd really recommend this extreme version.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mammoth Flossy Chews Cottonblend Color 5-Knot Rope Tug, Assorted colors; Brand: Mammoth; Review: This is our Pit mix's favorite toy. He loves to play tug-of-war with it. Its an additional perk that it cleans his teeth, but the fun part is watching him bring it to us every day so we can play with him. Luckily, our dog is smart enough to figure out that he needs to grab it so that one of the knots doesn't bonk him on the head, but I'm not sure all of our dogs would have figured it out. Its a great, strong, perfect rope for a Pit or other brawny dog, but just make sure they grab it so that they don't continuously knock themselves in the head with the other knots. Its strong and durable and has held up for weeks (longer than any other toy he owns).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nylabone Dura Chew Hollow Stick, Bacon Flavor; Brand: Nylabone; Review: Our dog really didn't get into this chew toy at all. I don't think it has enough flavor or scent to attract him. The texture is also hard plastic and not chewy. I would not recommend it. Update 4/21/18: Our dog finally decided to try this chew and now he LOVES it. I'm giving it four stars because he only used it after all his others were gone, but I'm glad he's at least using it now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Purina Alpo Beef Lover's Adult Wet Dog Food Variety Pack - (12) 13.2 Oz. Cans; Brand: Purina ALPO Brand Dog Food; Review: I know this isn't quality dog food, but its great to be able to get it so inexpensively here on Amazon because our dog won't eat his quality dog food and we have to mix this in to entice him to eat his dog food. I don't know why our dog seems to prefer cheap dog food, but we're just thankful this is available or else he'd probably starve.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruffwear Front Range Harness - Twilight Gray; Brand: Ruffwear; Review: We got this for our Pit-mix and I love that by clipping to the front of this harness I can get some good leverage on the dog without having to pull. Its worked really well and been gentle on both of us. I would highly recommend this, especially for larger dogs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evo Grain Free Turkey And Chicken Formula Cat And Kitten Food 15.4 Pounds; Brand: EVO; Review: We loved the samples in the box (as did our kitties). Its so fun to be able to try new cat products without having to purchase a full bag. It gave us a chance to discover what other foods our cats liked so we can order more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutro Max Grain Free Adult Recipe With Salmon Dry Dog Food, 25 Lbs.; (1) 25-Lb.; Brand: Nutro; Review: Our picky dog hates the Nutro Max the least of all the dog foods. We were really struggling to find a grain-free dog food he likes, and this one he finally ate (though reluctantly). We're just glad we found a good quality, grain-free dog food he'll eat at all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dog Food and Treat Sample Box; Brand: Amazon; Review: This was a great value and a great chance for us to try out new foods to see what our dog likes. We will definitely be ordering some of his favorites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinneeez Crinklers - Durable No Stuffing Crinkle Dog Toy - SPOT by Ethical Pet; Brand: Ethical Pets; Review: Our Pit mix loves these crinkly goat toys. He went through two in a week, but at least he gets a lot of entertainment value from them as he destroys them. And I'd rather him be destroying his toys than something else in the house, so they are well worth it. I would highly recommend them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ThinkPet Rubber Dog Chew Toy Durable Teeth Cleaning Treat Dispensing Toy; Brand: ThinkPet; Review: We were initially delighted with this toy but our dog played with this for about an hour and then got thoroughly bored with it and hasn't touched it since. We tried inserting tiny treats through the end holes, but they don't come back out so the dog is not "rewarded" for playing with the toy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FUNPET 2 Pack Pet Puppy Dog Chew Durable Rope Toy for Small Aggressive Chewers; Brand: FUNPET; Review: Our Pit mix really preferred the longer ropes and has hardly touched these. To each dog their own, but if you have a larger dog (ours is 40 lb.) it might be worth getting a much longer knotted rope for tug-of-war, etc. That said, these were durable and as claimed on the website. Our dog just didn't care for them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs; City: Colorado Springs El Paso County Colorado; Review: This is an older hotel which has been nicely updated. The HVAC unit in our room didn't seem to have a "low" fan setting, but it wasn't particularly bothersome, just a little noisier than I would have liked. Without the HVAC unit on, noise from the room next door was bothersome. We could hear a man on his phone at 6:30 a.m. We decided then to run the HVAC the next night. The chlorine smell from the pool, which is part of the lobby/restaurant area, permeated the building we stayed in: Leisure Building A. The lobby/restaurant area is noisy because of the pool location. Bed was comfortable. We attended an Air Force Academy football game. Hotel is convenient to the Academy. Even though the hotel is listed online as an AFA friendly hotel, the front desk person had difficulty giving directions to the stadium. It ended up being quite easy, but there are other I-25 exits/hotels even closer to the AFA gate we entered. We might stay here again. The food is very good. The breakfast is great and was included in the room cost.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Chicago Midway Airport; City: Bedford Park Illinois; Review: We have stayed at this property several times and appreciate the remodeling and updating. We stayed on Christmas night this year, preparing to fly out on the morning of the 26th. The hotel does not have a restaurant but does provide a free breakfast and coffee/tea/cookies throughout the day. There are several nearby restaurants within an easy walk within the hotel area. The hotel staff had investigated dinner options on Christmas Day and were able to send us to the restaurant at the Holiday Inn (in same hotel area). We really appreciated the effort to have this information ready for Christmas Day travelers. The rooms have been updated, and the job was very well done! It's not unusual to stay in a renovated property, some are re-done better than others. This renovation was significant and the results are great. Very clean, great style. I love the fact they have night lights in the bathroom! Why don't all hotels do that? Parking at the hotel is $15. So, if you have a rental car return it and ride the rental car shuttle back to the airport and then take the hotel area shuttle back to the hotel. That sounds more convoluted than it is. There is plenty of parking, though, if you do want/need to park. The free wi-fi was sufficient for our phone/tablet needs. There is a workstation, nice television, additional seating and lots of room for the king size bed. The lobby/free breakfast area is very nice as well. Great place. Will be our go-to Midway hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Naperville; City: Naperville Illinois; Review: This Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located off I-88 and near many restaurant options, chains and local restaurants. The hotel has recently been renovated, and the renovation was well-done. Check-in was easy. Our room was comfortable, great temperature control, very clean, lots of space -- we had a king bed and sofa in the room. Very, very nice. Good breakfast options. The bathroom was good-sized, drawer and closet space handy and more than sufficient. Easy elevator access. We interacted with two staff members, and both were friendly and knowledgeable. We have family in the area and will definitely stay here again when visiting. I don't think you can go wrong with the Naperville Courtyard by Marriott.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maswik Lodge; City: Grand Canyon National Park Arizona; Review: The South Rim experience is a great one, but the costs are high for a standard motel room at Maswik Lodge. Room is sufficient in size. TV is an older, boxy model. Amenities are standard. You would pay $79 or so for this room elsewhere. It was clean. Bedding and towels were sufficient. The Lodge is on a bus route. It has a cafeteria style eating area and pizza pub. Food is similar to that found at an airport food court. The South Rim is a great place to visit but we'll probably stay outside the park next time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Point Hotel Casino and Spa; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: We held our family reunion at the South Point and were very pleased. The sleeping rooms are very large and could easily accommodate two adults and two kids. Four adults wouldn't be too crowded. The hotel is very clean, service is good. The restaurants offer many options and food was very good. Be sure to check out the deli -- huge desserts! The 24-hour Coronado Cafe was a hit with everyone. Buffet was good, too. No complaints about food. Service at eating establishments is very efficient even when there are many people in hotel. Many family members went to movies at on-site theatre; a few took advantage of bowling alley. No big winners in the casino, but most people were pleased with casino games. The smoke in the casino is not bad and doesn't drift all eating areas. The hotel registration area includes a nice lobby area unlike some Vegas Casino hotels that have just a small check-in counter. Valet service was good even when busy. The pool is very nice and enjoyed by all especially the kids. Ask for a room with a pool view and you won't have the worst of the sun during the summer. The only downside to the hotel are little things. No refrigerator in most rooms, ironing boards need decent covers, irons should be upgraded from those little Sunbeam irons that really don't do much to something more substantial, towels could be thicker but are okay. Even though it's not on the Strip, transportation is easy if you have a car and decent if you use hotel options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Phoenix Glendale Westgate; City: Glendale Arizona; Review: This is a very nice Hampton Inn and Suites. The complimentary breakfast is much better than most. The hotel and sleeping rooms are very clean, updated, and comfortable. The staff, especially breakfast service, were very warm and friendly. You're just a large parking lot away from the stadium and about the same distance from a restaurant and shopping area. Restaurants fill up fast around events at stadium or hockey venue. Nice hotel, will stay there for any trip to U of P stadium.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Julien Dubuque; City: Dubuque Iowa; Review: Wonderful renovated historic hotel. Within an easy walk to bars, restaurants, shops including a great chocolate and coffee shop across the street. The Mississippi River Museum is also within walking distance. Rooms are clean and very comfortable. Usual amenities. Hotel lobby is a wonderful place to hangout. Free newspapers in lobby along with coffee early and fruited water throughout the day. Hotel restaurant is a favorite of locals. I didn't go to the spa on this trip but have on previous trips. It's very nice and provides a wide selection of services.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel; City: Davenport Iowa; Review: This hotel is close to many nice restaurants and brewpubs in the downtown Davenport area. Also, the hotel restaurant has a GREAT breakfast buffet each day of the week. Hotel rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. The hotel bar/lounge area is a great place to relax and visit with family/friends. We will definitely stay here again. Great location for a family reunion. Nice staff in every department. Our only problem was that our key cards sometimes did not work or didn't work easily. The hotel seemed to be aware of the problem, so I'm sure it will change soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Patuoxun® Replacement USB Charging Charge Cable Cord for Pebble Smartwatch - 3ft Black; Brand: Patuoxun; Review: Works just as good as the one that originally came with it. Price is good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rienar Mobile Phone Holder Mount Clip Buckle Socket Hands Free on Car Steering Wheel for iPhone 5/5G/ 4/4S,HTC, Samsung; Brand: Rienar; Review: Great Idea. Works excellent but covers the dash board so you can't really see the instrument panel with the speedometer; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tempered Glass Screen Protector For iPhone 6 4.7", Scratch Free Ultra Clear HD Screen Guard,ANTI-SHATTER,Easy to install; Brand: Chuanganzhuo; Review: The glue wasn't sticky and I lost it after a day. It fit perfectly and didn't add extra to the watch. It made it look like the watch came this way. Would have given it 5 stars if it held on the watch for more than a day.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apple Watch; Brand: Penom; Review: Fits well. A little stiff. Makes the watch look better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S7 Edge Case, [Scratch Resistant] i-BlasonClear [Halo Series] Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Hybrid Bumper Case Cover 2016 Release; Brand: i-Blason; Review: Good for a basic cover; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tech Armor 4Way 360 Privacy Film Screen Protector for Apple iPhone 6S Plus/iPhone 6 Plus (5.5-inch) [1-Pack]; Brand: Tech Armor; Review: Does what it is supposed to but finished the touch effect.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S7 Edge Screen Protector [Full 3D Coverage],TANTEK [Anti-Bubble] [HD Ultra; Brand: TANTEK; Review: Fit well if you put it on ok. Thankfully they give you 3 because the first one didn't go as planned. Make sure it's completely on before putting the case on it. Bubble free. Great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy S7 Edge Case, E LV Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Hybrid Armor Protection Defender (Without Built-in Screen; Brand: E LV; Review: Fits perfect. Good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple Watch Screen Protector (42mm Series 3 / 2 / 1 Compatible) [2; Brand: ArmorSuit; Review: I could never get these things to stay on. Ended up just taking it off. It fits the watch all around perfecty but Im just not the one to put them on right.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box, Pewter; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: As good is it sounded--it did not work as promised. Unfortunately due to the type of item it is, I could not return it and lost $30something on this junk. First, the divider that goes in inside does not snap in as smoothly as it should, and leaves a slight gap on one side. Never even got to use the scoop when I turned it to clean it-because of the divider not snapping in all the way, it didn't do anything. So I just didn't use the scoop and only rolled it partly to clean for the first week, remove the lid and clean the box, then put lid back on, roll it back other way to put the litter back in. Then the divider snapped and broke. Now it's being used a regular big litter box... Wish I never wasted $30 on this- all it ended up being was replaced essentially the SAME type of box I had prior to this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Catit Jumbo Hooded Cat Litter Pan - Warm Gray; Brand: Catit; Review: I bought 2 of these big guys for my 3 cats. I took the flaps off as my cats never used them, plus I have one huge cat and I imagine it'd get him stuck in there. They are very easy to clean and since so large I clean them every 2-3 days instead of daily. I have one cat that pees in the same spot of the box, so it tends to not 'clump' properly and even then it comes right off the box without leaving residue, therefore less having to empty the litter ($$ waster) to scrub it down just for that. They are kept iny basement so couldn't say how the filters help with odor, plus I use tidy cat, which always is a great odor killer. But I will say when I walk past them, I don't notice any smell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PetSafe Drinkwell Multi-Tier Dog and Cat Water Fountain, Automatic Drinking Fountain for Pets, 100 oz. Water Capacity - PWW00-13708; Brand: PetSafe; Review: I did a lot of research on water fountains for my 3 cats. I am very pleased I chose this one. It's easy to clean and it will get a little loud when water level drops, which I actually like, it's like a little alarm letting you know to add more and also proves that the cats are getting their fill on water (mine triggers every other day!) I was worried they wouldn't use and that my one cat would be too afraid to use (he freaks easily) but I have witnessed all of the using! It is very quiet and I don't even notice it unless I stop to listen for it and it's a soothing water trickling sound.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Company of Animals - Northmate Interactive Cat Feeder - Slow Feed Bowl; Brand: The Company of Animals; Review: I bought this to slow my cats down from eating so fast that they throw up. It has been working. One has only threw up once since I've had it, and thats a huge difference, he threw up almost daily from eating too fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mmei Pet Dog Cat Capsule Tablet Pill Gun Tablet Syringe with Soft Tip Doser Pill Pusher Grip Tip Syringe Medical; Brand: Mmei; Review: Arrived broken and only one in bag. Returned for full refund thankfully; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Hotel Iceland; City: Palchan Manali Tehsil Kullu District Himachal Pradesh; Review: We stayed in Ice-Land at Solang during last week of December 2013. We are very happy to say that we did not consider any other place to stay while we were in Manali. Best place to stay. Excellent food they served thru out our stay, Excellent Q & Q. We did not experience the snow fall this year so will visit again and stay in Ice-Land Solang. Yogesh & Family Bangalore; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ponmari Residencyy; City: Ooty Udhagamandalam The Nilgiris District Tamil Nadu; Review: We reserved this hotel to stay for one day & one night. While booking the family room, it we made it clear that we would like to have the complimentory b/f on the day of arrival as we were reaching early morning and we have to leave next day morning. After reaching the hotel the front desk person (Name starts with 'M...') simply told that he can not do this minor adjustment as the room is not yet alloted. He told that their hotel policy does not allow him to issue b/f coupon (hand written) and he told us to talk to the manager (Name starts with Ms G....). I spoke to her and told that we are not demanding two complimentory b/f. While booking we informed that we will have the b/f on the day of arrival. Again she told the same hotel policy and did not co-operate. We were treated like beggers. This hotel staff is very rude and non-cooperative. We went and had a good b/f in the nearby (just 20 meters away ) family run small hotel. On the same day my child had a fever and I gave him a tablet. I needed some additional tablets for night, in case of emergency. Went to the frontdesk Manager Ms G....and she said she doesn't have the tablets and she will arrange for it. After waiting for 1 hr, I went and found that she left for the day and now the same guy Mr M....is at the front desk. He said he doesn't know any thing and can not help.The nearest druggist is some 10 mins ride. He did not do any thing which would have helped me. It was raining and I requested for spare umbrella to go till auto stand. He could not arrange for an umbrella also. Somehow I catched on auto and got the medicine. The staff in this hotel is totally non-cooperative. The customer is at their mercy. In case some serious incident happens in this hotel, be assured that you will get ZERO co-operation from the staff and don't be surprised if you get kicked out !!! I felt it is a big risk to stay in such hotel where one can not trust the staff and management. No need to give review on other matters.It is of no use.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Velocity; City: Port Blair South Andaman Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Review: Stay in Hotel Velocity if your stay at Port Blair is only for transit / short stay. Not good for spending whole day, it is on the crowded road. Only the family rooms (101,201,301) are okay, other rooms are small. Needs maintenance and you need to check every thing (fans, A/c, Geyser etc) in the room once you check-in. Noticed that in one of the family rooms, there were no nobs to regulate fan speed for all the 3 fans. This hotel is right on the road and next to open drains so some times you may see cockroaches in room / bathroom. Food quality is good and reasonable. This hotel is near to Port Blair Jetty.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dolphin Resort; City: Havelock Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Review: This resort is Andaman Tourism owned. The property is at best location. One can relax and enjoy stay in peacefull environment. Though the beach adjecent to this property is not like Radhanagar beach but it is good to take long walks in morning & evening. They have Hammocks and one can relax peacefully next to the sea shore. Food is also good. Rooms are well mantained. Front office and service is excellent. Radhanagar beach is 12 km from here but still I will recommend that stay in this resort and communte to Radhanagar beach. There are several options available to go to Radhanagar beach. I will prefer to stay in Dolphin resort and tour all the places in Andaman islands instead of staying in Port Blair and covering Andaman islands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aqueen Hotel Lavender; City: Singapore; Review: We (4) stayed in this hotel for 1 night while transit. It is max 5 mins walk from Lavendar MRT and max 15 mins walk from Little India. Surrounded by many food joints. The good part is they have few rooms which are interconnected which is good for family. We were given two rooms interconnected. No complimentory b/f was included in our plan. The shower are is very compact. Hotel is 10 mins driving distance from the Malaysia Bus pick-up point (Golden Mile Tower).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson; City: Singapore; Review: We (4) stayed in this hotel for 4 nights. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Our request to provide two adjecent rooms and early check-in was accepted on arrival. The rooms are small but okay (for that price) if you are spending day out visiting attractions. The bathroom/toilet is too small (may be SGP standard size) and does not have any exhaust ! Even room does not have window or exhaust. B/F was compliementory and usual/standard but it is more convenient to have it in same hotel as there are no food joints / restaurants close to this hotel. It is max 10 mins walk from Mattar MRT station.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RNS Residency; City: Murdeshwar Uttar Kannada District Karnataka; Review: Best location, good Sea view. Close to beach. Very friendly front-office staff. Helped us for early check-in and little late check-out. Restaurant is good and serve excellent b/f. One suggestion (shared with front desk), they need to have one or two wheel chairs and a ramp, it will help the senior citizens and visitors with special need to go around in the area , like Murdeshwar temple and the beach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Isle Beach Resort; City: Udupi Udupi District Karnataka; Review: Hotel is right on the Malpe beach. Rooms are big and they provide many options for accommodating family. Front office staff is helpful. On request allowed us for early check-in and a bit late check-out. Restaurant is good but a bit expensive. They should provide local (uduppi / karvar) cuisines more including typical karvar style Veg Meal (Thali). Furniture in rooms and property needs new look/renovation as it is now more than 10 years they are running it. Need to check/inspect the A/C ducts, there may be some leakage of drain pipes in the A/C ducts as some times foul smell comes from A/C. They need to take advantage of natural resources like sea breeze and sun light (shared with front office) in common areas like lobby. The ground floor rooms windows can not be opened (may be for security reason) but need to have some arrangement to get fresh sea breeze inside.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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