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Title: Reasons I Fell for the Funny Fat Friend; Author: Becca Ann; Review: I loved this book. Was it Abbi Glines, Jamie McGuire, and all the other current "hot topic" books out now..NO...and that is not a dig at any of these 3 ladies because I LOVE them all. The reason I liked this book was because it was DIFFERENT from those love stories. Not everyone is perfect size 2, even though most of this character's weight issues were in her head, because I didn't get that she was "plus size" by any means. I LOVED her sense of humor, and I loved his ability to see how great she was even before he began to fall for her...so yes, this book, that I read in an afternoon, was worth the read, and I would definitely suggest it to be added to your TBR lists :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Butterfly; Author: Visit Amazon's Sienna Mynx Page; Review: The answer to the heading above appears to be NO..or at least I haven't read a Synna Mynx book that I didn't love. This book kept my attention from the beginning to the end. I try not to write too much information in reviews because then I get carried away and start spilling "spoilers" I want you to experience Nolen and Sydney for yourself :) The main character line in this book and their love story was great, but the thing I loved about this book was that I wanted to know just as much about the supporting characaters and Sienna delivered. I had hope for Trish..I hated Portia, and when an author can make you FEEL and evoke emotions while you're reading thats how you know they did their job! Bravo Sienna!!! I want more!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blind Obsession; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: Haunting...Enchanting...All consuming...Sad, so very sad...Visually breath taking...Auditory heaven...I LOVED the combination of the cerebral experience of reading the book, and the visual experience of actually getting to SEE Phillipe's beautiful artwork, instead of having to imagine it, and then the beautiful/enchanting melodies that you can just picture Chantel playing...I just can't find the words to describe how the combination of all 3 makes you feel. BEAUTY, that about sums it perfectly. **SPOILERS, this point forward** I know some people may be disappointed that Phillipe didn't choose to stay with Gemma at the end, but I personally feel it adds to the depiction of true love that he had for Chantel. Every woman dreams of a man who loves her to "obsession" (whether you want to admit it or not) who will love you even after death. Every woman wants to experience the love that Phillipe had for Chantel, and the relationship they shared together. Even though his feelings for Gemma came close, no one can take Chantel's place. Is it sad, yes. But every book doesn't need to have the cookie cutter "we all live happily ever after" happy ending. I hope Ella Frank doesn't make a 2nd installment of this book. I don't think it would stay true to the love story created with these 3 if she did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Michele Page; Review: I LOVED LOVED, Love Love by Beth Michele. This was one emotional rollercoaster I'd gladly ride more than once. I would NOT believe it was this author's first novel, if I had not been told so by the author herself. It was sooo well written, the characters were well developed. I started out crying, then there were times I couldn't stop my hysterical laughter, then I fell completely in love (I fell in love a FEW times, Clark and Brad AND Dane are BEYOND "swoon-worthy") but most of all this book made me think. I am going to do my best to give a review WITHOUT giving away to many details. YOU must read Love Love and experience the ride for yourself. First Deep Thought: Dealing With Loss, Dealing With Pain "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever." Dealing with loss: One of our greatest fears is that of losing someone we love. This fear plagues us from our childhood and continues to do so all through adulthood. I loved that Beth Michele introduced us to Gabby. Gabby's love and then unexpected loss, shows us just how much that loss can haunt you even years later. Letting go is easier said than done. Gabby showed us how hard it can be to get over your first love. In this case her first love was taken from her, but we all have to find ways to cope when we lose the ones we love, however we lose them. Gabby and Clark's love made me think of this quote: "I know that's what people say-- you'll get over it. I'd say it, too. But I know it's not true. Oh, you'll be happy again, never fear. But you won't forget. Every time you fall in love it will be because something in the man reminds you of him." ~Betty Smith Dealing with pain: Gabby also showed us how strong women can be. She carried around such pain and heartache yet she was able to live her life and be a support to her best friend Fran as well. Normally the "supporting" cast does just that, they serve the purpose of being a support to or helping out the main characters, and Fran did play that role well, however Gabby was just as supportive of her. Fran was dealing with deep issues within her family and attempting to deal with things that happened to her while she was young. Gabby was there for her through her nightmares both literally and figuratively speaking. Gabby and Fran were equally damaged, just in different ways. These best friends needed each other to balance out the sadness in their lives. They both reminded each other how special they were, they both reminded each other of the importance of moving on and living life despite the ghosts that haunt you from your past. Second Thought, Where Did She Find These Men? Every man that Gabby encountered played a major role in her life, and added sooo much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salvation (The Captive Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Erica Stevens Page; Review: FORBIDDEN LOVE ~ UNCONVENTIONAL LOVE ~ UNDENIABLE LOVE A Romeo & Juliet love story....IF Romeo was a sexy-blind-Vampire-prince and if Juliet was a tree climbing-woods woman. The Captive Series has been one of my favorites every since I read the 1st chapter of Captured. I think I facebook "stalked" Erica Stevens for what feels like FOREVER as I awaited the release of Salvation. I normally don't start reading a book with expectations, or preconceived notions of how the book will be...HOWEVER, with Salvation, I started it with the expectation that Erica Stevens would take me on an unforgettable journey with nail-biting twists and turns along the way, and she did NOT disappoint. I am going to try my best to give this review without laying on the "spoilers"...bare with me, it's one of my faves, that may be hard to accomplish! Erica Stevens has the ability to draw you in with her vivid depictions of the character's surroundings. While reading Salvation, I was IN the forest with Braith, seeing red wanting to rush ahead and search for my love. I FELT cold, trapped and confined with Arianna in her cell. All of this due to Erica's ability to pull you into her writing. After reading the 4th book in the Captive Series, you can't help but become attached to all the supporting characters. I want Jack to have his own book...I want Ashby & Melinda to share their story...I grew to admire Xavier and I want to hear more of how he came to be...I think the brothers Daniel and William should find happiness and love...Gideon...Max...if it was up to me the Captive Series would have 12 books!! For this review I'll focus on Arianna and Braith. Arianna-proof that GREAT things come in small packages. She's one of my favorite book heroines because of her spirit and her inner strength. Since Captured Arianna has been put into situations that would mentally (and physically) break the average person, yet she not only endures, she survives and teaches lessons along the way. Salvation wasn't any different. In Salvation she shined. We got to see how selfless Ari is, she never hesitates to put her love for Braith and her family first. Her size never impedes her ability to fight for her self respect...her being human and placed in the path of powerful Vampires like Atticus and Caleb, she never lets her fears show, even as they try to break her spirit. Throughout Salvation, Ari's inner strength shines through. Towards the middle of the book we are enlightened as to another reason why she has this resolve and her abilities....and in the end everything is as it should be. Braith-How can you not LOVE Braith? His unconditional love for Arianna is awe-inspiring. Since Captured they formed a bond that was unbreakable...unavoidable, and no matter how many ways people attempted to keep them apart, they have that "link" that binds them together. We saw how he lost control in Renegade, after Aria left him and the havoc that he is capable of wreaking. Being separated from; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Protected (Book 1 in the Ariya Adams Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Applegate Page; Review: "One of the most beautiful qualities of friendship is to understand and to be understood." ~ Lucius Seneca Book 1 in the Ariya Adam's trilogy's biggest theme to me was "friendship." This Lucius Annaeus Seneca quote was extremely relevant because this group of friends truly had to be accepting and understanding of each other in order for their friendships to survive. In life you often find out things about the people you love that you have to learn to "accept" even if you don't initially understand it. I think Ariya learned this lesson in book 1 of her trilogy. Ariya is your average college girl, who enters her senior year and learns some life changing things about herself and those around her. This new understanding brings her closer to some of the people in her life....and causes her to fear others. I liked this book because it truly showcased this tight knit group of friends that protected each other, no matter what. It is always refreshing to read a book where you love more characters than you dislike :) This book was filled with an amazing group of "supporting" characters. Everyone needs a best friend like Caroline, who deals with your mood swings, gets up no matter what time it is to listen to you cry/complain/vent about your life, and always has the perfect cup of coffee or tea waiting for you when you need it the most...or a sexy best friend like Riley, who is always there to pick up the pieces after the most recent jerk lets you down, always has welcoming arms to hold you, and there may just be something more there yet to discover....then there's Nick, it's always a nice to meet a new friend that you feel cares about you just as much as your old friends do, who is equally protective, and just happens to be your best friend's (Caroline) new beau. Throughout this novel I found myself wishing I had a group of friends like this when I was in college....however, the number of wonderful qualities they possess, they also possess an equal number of secrets. Will Ariya be able to handle it all and keep those friendships when all is revealed? Enter James...if ever there were a swoon worthy new guy, James is the King. He transfers into Ariya's college during Ariya's senior year and turns her world upside down. After a string of disappointments in her dating life, she was content and resigned to finishing out her senior year enjoying her friends while being single. However, one look at James and those well made plans are up for debate. James quickly becomes a staple in her core group of friends. The more time Ariya spends around him the more she is drawn to him, and the more the attraction grows. She waits for him to advance, yet they seem to take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back. Will this attraction go anywhere or is it one-sided? With the arrival of so many new students transferring in during their senior year, not; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raw; Author: Visit Amazon's Belle Aurora Page; Review: I'm a blogger and bought this book strictly because the rest of the blogging world was raving about it. Most times I find that books that are gushed over and raved about, don't always live up to the hype, however I read them anyway so I can make my own decisions good or bad. This book totally EXCEEDED the hype. I loved Raw. I finished it in one day, couldn't put it down. It brought out so many emotions, frustration, anger, love, hopefulness, happiness, laughter, sadness...by the time the Epilogue hit I was an emotional wreck and the epilogue just pushed me over the edge. Lexi and Twitch's story is a unique and unconventional love story one that you must read for yourself to understand and appreciate it. I believe it's hard to take someone else's review or experience of it. My advice as a blogger/reviewer is to BUY THE BOOK. It will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride and although at times you are screaming because you want to get off, when the ride comes to an end, you totally want it start all over again. It is my hope that there is a second book. The book is well worth the $3.99 I spent on it, in my opinion she should charge more and be validated in doing so, the book is that good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beast; Author: Visit Amazon's Pepper Pace Page; Review: We've all heard the phrase, "beauty is only skin deep" and I think in this twisted fairytale we were able to explore beauty in every form it comes in. This book made me analyze how I view beauty and face some of my own prejudices when interacting with people that society deems "less attractive" for whatever the reason may be. I was already a fan of Pepper's before I read this book, however after reading it Beast became my favorite book of hers. This novel is so rich with character development, I felt like I knew Ashleigh and Christopher. I wanted to cry with Ashleigh and I just wanted to hug Christopher. These were characters that stayed with me long after I finished the book. Ashleigh Dalton has an amazing set of friends who love and support her. She's beautiful, smart and successful. However, she can't see all the things that make her beautiful because she's a full figured woman who can't see past her weight. She puts up with less than she deserves from men because she feels that's all she deserves. As wrong as it is for people to view her a certain way because of her weight...she proves to be just as shallow, only interested in model-like men who tend to be out of her reach. Circumstances bring her to Christopher, who at first glance has all the physical Greek god-like characteristics she's drawn to in a man... "He was a giant! She could see the muscles rippling along his back as he ran, even through the hoodie." Christopher Jameson, a marine with a shockingly amazing body every woman would drool over and stare at unabashedly...with a face that is equally as shockingly, but for different reasons. His face is scarred and disfigured. Christopher goes about life hiding from the world to avoid rejection. He doesn't believe he will find someone to love him because of his face, eventhough he has a heart of gold. Until Christopher sees Ashleigh. He's drawn to the overweight woman because he sees beauty in her determination and her unwillingness to give up despite what others may see when they look at her. "Christopher lingered. She'd dropped down on the mat on her back. She was breathing hard. S***, she was going to seize up doing that. Her arm was across her face. He leaned in closer. She was crying." Pepper Pace takes us on an unforgettable journey where these two people fall in love with each other based on the content of their character and not the package it comes in. Even though, over the course of the story, those outer packages change drastically. I would like to think they change for THEMSELVES and not to "better looking" in the eyes of society. The storyline, although loosely based on a fairytale deals with real life situations, biases, and disabilities. It forces you to face your own prejudices and fears. To sum it all up I LOVED Beast. It was a sweet, touching, love story about two insecure, imperfect people who were able to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Problem With Crazy (Crazy In Love) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren K. McKellar Page; Review: Can you give more than 5 stars on a review??? If so, this would be one of those books. OH MY GOODNESS...this book should come with a warning: The Problem With Crazy is that you may feel a bit crazy after reading it. My meaning by that is that I went through so many unexpected emotions while reading this book, I was laughing out loud one minute, and then wanting to throat punch her jerk boyfriend (that would be the anger she pulled out in me lol) the next, while balling my eyes out SEVERAL times throughout. I felt a little emotionally "crazy" after reading. I'm a blogger, and receive lots of books for review, and I have to be honest and say that I don't review often. If I can't give a book a 3 star rating or above, I don't like to review. With this book, there wasn't a thing I didn't like (well except Dave...I really HATED Dave lol, but that even goes to show how amazing Lauren's writing skills are. If an author can pull out emotions in her readers while they read her work, she's done her job. Ms. McKellar has definitely done a phenomenal job with this book!) I don't want to go overboard, and give spoilers so I will just say this: BUY this book. The editing and flow is FLAWLESS. You will CRY. (have tissues handy) You will LAUGH. (buy a book for your friend and give it to her, so she can laugh too. I kept wanting to call someone to chat with while reading) You will want to throw your kindle at the wall a couple of times (a glass of wine might help you deal with those moments) You will walk away from this book with a new appreciate for life, and the knowledge that it throws obstacles your way (via family, love, loss, personal development) and you can either choose to shrink or shine. Our Heroine Kate chose to shine and move forward and I LOVED that about this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nine Minutes (The Nine Minutes Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Beth Flynn Page; Review: Nine Minutes by Beth Flynn was one of those books I had not heard about, and just picked it up and read it because my friend brought it to my attention. I can't believe what I almost missed out on! This book is a total mind bender...you are NOT supposed to like a bad guy...but is the bad guy really a bad guy? (uh, yeah he is!) And if you are in danger, and have even the slightest chance to escape...you are supposed to TRY to get away...right?? (run, girl, run!) Questions like these...you shouldn't have to ask yourself, because you should know the answer to them. This book had me questioning my sanity, by the time I was done reading it. AND...Ms. Flynn...OH Ms. Flynn...how can you make me fall in love with TWO heroes??? I found myself undecided on who I wanted to cheer for. When you walk away from a book and you have to ask yourself, "what the _____ just happened?" You know it's a good book. I didn't want it to end, I wanted more. This book definitely took me for a ride. I would gladly hop on and ride again and again. If you don't mind walking away from a book feeling like you have an uncurable case of Stockholm Syndrome, then this book is a must read! You will not be disappointed! PHENOMENAL debut novel for Beth Flynn! She writes like a pro! Keep the books coming, I'll keep reading them :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek Her (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's H B Stumbo Page; Review: I stumbled across this one, had not heard anything about it, didn't even look at the reviews on amazon (and as a blogger that is saying alot, I always like to peep out what others think before I dive in)...I went into this one blind and with no expectations. I'm so glad I did! It starts out: "I am invisible. I am swift. I am troubled. I am unwanted." After reading the prologue I knew I was in for something good. I was anxious to meet Jackson and find out what he had done, and how he was going to redeem himself...but then I met Vance, and I fell in love and I wondered what role Jackson would play. I liked the introduction of Jackson that kept us wondering...but in the interim we got to see Charlotte and Vance fall for each other, even though neither of them were looking to fall for anyone. It was great to see Charlotte get the love she deserved after hearing about her past...and the twists and surprises that Ms. Stumbo threw into her story, just weaved more suspense into this love story, and now I CAN.NOT.WAIT. to find out what happens next in Finders Keep Her. If you are looking for a book that you will pick up and then read all the way to the end...this books for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia Blossoms; Author: Rhonda R Dennis; Review: Ms. Dennis, Ms. Dennis where have you been all my reading life??? This is the first book that I've read by this author, but it definitely won't be my last. After 2 chapters of this book, I stopped reading and went on a "one-click" frenzy downloading about 3 more of her books. I was hooked that early on. This is also the first book that I've read that gave me full on laugh out loud moments. Like I had to stop and look around to see who might be witnessing my goofy outbursts. It was effortless and not forced. I loved her quirky characters instantly. I couldn't turn the page fast enough. But I also realize, even though I was laughing and enjoying Magnolia, and all the brilliantly written stand-out and comical characters I met along the way, during all her life-changing shenanigans, there was also a sadness to this storyline. At times I found myself thinking, this poor women, what a sad and lonely life she led. This book is about stepping out of your comfort zone and living life to it's fullest. This book is about never giving up hope. This book shows us that it doesn't matter what OTHER people think of us, in the end it's what we think about ourselves that guides our life choices. Honey Bear! I love that lady...she taught us never to judge a book by their cover....Nick taught us to look deeper, that people aren't always the way they appear. And Jace...oh Jace...I love him as well. He taught us that there are people in the world that find beauty in us, even when we don't see beauty in ourselves. Magnolia and all her encounters made me wish amazon allowed for 10 stars! As a blogger I read a lot of books and this is one of those rare occasions where I've fallen in "insta-love" with a new author's (new to me) work. Halfway through my second book of hers (Yours Always), I have to say, BRAVO RHONDA DENNIS, your books are awesome...they bring forth so much emotion...rather comical, heart-wrenching, heart-warming...they make you FEEL!... and you have a new fan for life!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Eden (A Sign of Love); Author: Visit Amazon's Mia Sheridan Page; Review: When I pick up a Mia Sheridan book, I already know...sight unseen, words unread...Mrs. Sheridan is going to drag every emotion out of me. I've been a fan since Archer's Voice. When I finished Archer I immediate bought every book she wrote before it, and have read every book she's written since. EACH. AND. EVERY. ONE...a five star master piece. This author has a talent that can't be bottled, it can't be duplicated, or imitated. Her books are original, thought provoking, effortless (I'm sure she puts TONS of effort into it, but as reader experiencing it, it feels like she does it effortlessly). I'm a blogger, I read A LOT, and I've encounter some amazing work, but Mrs. Sheridan, I bow down to you, you truly are one of THE BEST! Now on to Grayson's Vow: I never thought I'd be uttering these words: I'm in love with a witch and a dragon! Kira Dallaire's fire and spunk is what made me fall in love with a witch. Although to an outsider looking in, it may appear that she's one way, that's the beauty of Mrs. Sheridan's writing, things are rarely as they seem. Getting to know Kira, and peeling back all of her beautiful layers, you find that despite where she came from, she's not a product of her environment; and despite all that she's been through she still stands strong and optimistic. Her heart is so huge, and her spirit is UNBREAKABLE...you can't help but fall in LOVE with Kira. I think if this were a fairytale, it's the PRINCESS that saves the PRINCE. I love a strong heroine who still has the ability to be sweet and vulnerable. Kira was confidant, yet she still had insecurities and fears, and that's what makes her so relatable. Grayson Hawthorn's unwavering dedication and determination to fulfill his vow, is what made me fall in love with a dragon. (Ok, maybe all that sexy brooding and clever snarky-ness added to my fall, as well) NOTHING about his life was easy, but still he plowed ahead, with a never clearing tunnel vision of making his father proud. Another thing I loved about this character was his vulnerability. There is no doubt that Grayson is an alpha male...strong willed, bossy, and bull headed to say the least... but I loved uncovering his softer side, his doubts, feeling all alone (even though he wasn't) and needing to be loved. I feel like the tables were turned a bit with this storyline. Instead of the "Damsel in distress" (and in many ways Kira had her share of distress) it was the strong Dragon in need of "saving" and Kira did just that...she saved him. They saved each other. "You can only be strong once you are brave enough to break, and that pain makes more room for love within." Mrs. Sheridan is a skillful story teller, who weaves her words in such a calculating way, that she keeps you on the edge of your seat, challenging your brain to read quicker, and your fingers to swipe across; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grunt 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Latrivia S Nelson Page; Review: I would rate this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. I LOVED The Grunt. So like the rest of Ms. Nelson's devoted fans, I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for The Grunt 2 to be released. Reading Brett and Courtney's continued love story was like getting reacquainted with old friends. Latrivia did not disappoint in her storytelling. The book was fast paced, character development was on point, and she was true to her original characters. Their "voices" were still the same as the first book I remember. I still loved Court and Brett. I loved seeing them married and as parents. I enjoyed the new characters as well. I'm glad that she hints towards the end that maybe we'll get to see Gavin again, as he investigates the judge situation. I want to see David find love. I would even read a Grunt 3, I'm that invested in all these characters. My issues, that kept this book from being a 5 star, was the editing. I think I hold Ms. Nelson to a higher standard because I am such a fan of her work. She is an amazing, established author, and so above all the editing flaws I found in this book. One section Leo's eyes are brown, and another section she's looking up into green eyes. Not to mention the other editing issues. I think when you have as many devoted fans as she does, and people who buy every book she releases (like I do), you should at least make every effort to put your best work out there, and not just submit and fall back on the fact that you KNOW you have a ton of devoted fans, so they won't care about the presentation. It matters. I love Latrivia Nelson, so I feel bad for saying something even remotely "negative" about her writing, but I felt she deserves honesty as well. I would still re-read, recommend, and speak highly of this book. I would just suggest having an editor take a peek at it and updating and release it again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sparrow - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's L.J. Shen Page; Review: OMGeezers!!...really Amazon? You're only offering a 5 star rating??? Come on now, this book needs at least TEN! I love a dark romance, with a bad boy that you want to hate...ok at times you DO hate him, but then the little sh*t makes you love him by the time it's all said and done. Troy was that *sshole, but he ended up being a loveable *sshole and I can totally FAN GIRL over that! Not only did Troy deliver, but Sparrow was such a breath of fresh air. A heroine that was innocent but not mousy, inexperienced but strong. I loved how she stood by her morals, I didn't have one of those moments while reading where I wanted to shake the heroine because she just believes whatever's said to her without thinking for herself. I think that's what I loved the most about Sparrow, her strength in character, she knew who she was, and she didn't change or adjust herself to please the H or anyone else. We NEED more Sparrow's in romance novels. Troy & Sparrow...one of my new favorite couples. We are going to need a follow up story with them. I don't think one book is enough :) This was the first book I read by this author, and I am in love with her writing style. The way she weaves her words, the metaphors, the witty phrases, her overall word choices, just awesome. Mrs. Shen you are a kick-ass writer, I can't wait to read everything you write in the future. I've already one-clicked Tyed. You've made a fan for life with this one book. This is, by far, the best book I've read so far in 2016!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Boy Kisses: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Tillie Cole Page; Review: I cried at LEAST that many reading this book! So good. I'm a HUGE Tillie Cole fan, but she out did herself with this one. This is probably one of my favorite books of 2016 so far! Beautiful writing....all the FEELS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Stone in the Sea (Bleeding Stars) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's A.L. Jackson Page; Review: It's been a while since I read this book...yet the storyline is still memorable. That, to me, is proof that the author did her job and wrote characters that stick with you long after you've put the book down. The Bleeding Stars series was the first that I read by this author and I look forward to reading much more!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The King: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Ward Page; Review: I loved being able to revisit Beth and Wrath. I'm intrigued to find out the direction Trez and Selena are heading. I believe they deserve a chance (and iAm he needs an extra special shellan)...I find myself rooting for redemption for Xcor, there is something redeemable about him and I hope he gets a chance to do just that. Initially, I didn't care for the Sola/Assail storyline in the previous book, but I had to eat my words this time around. I hope they can find their way back to each other. I love JR Ward books, and The King is a prime example why. The way she weaves a story is exceptional. I'm starting The Shadows right now!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Tria Hotel Istanbul; City: Istanbul; Review: From picking us up at the airport to meeting the chef at dinner - our stay at this hotel could not have been better! This was my first time in Istanbul and I can't wait to come back and stay at this hotel - an amazing and helpful staff! Great breakfast too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CitizenM Schiphol Airport; City: Schiphol Haarlemmermeer North Holland Province; Review: The rooms are efficiently designed and come with the basics needed for a comfortable night or two. Walking distance to airport/train to the city. Very comfortable bed. I'd recommend it for the single traveller. Staff is very friendly and helpful. No full service restaurant but food is available. Breakfast and coffee were very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Port Lavaca; City: Port Lavaca Texas; Review: I was in the area on business and made the right choice by staying here! Definitely request a bayside room as the views are amazing, breakfast was good, rooms were clean and comfortable. Only minor problem was my room was directly above the small workout room and someone was working at put 5 am one morning and I heard the machine below me - maybe a third floor room would have been better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Christiansburg; City: Christiansburg Virginia; Review: I was traveling through and stayed here. Super location and probably the friendliest staff (from check in to breakfast and check out) I've encountered at any hotel - truly nice people all around! My pet friendly room was a smoking room and the desk clerk came over and sprayed the room to minimize the odor. Breakfast staff and desk clerk in am also super nice. Hotel and room itself is average but staff brings it up a notch for sure!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Texarkana; City: Texarkana Texas; Review: I was traveling with my pup on a long journey and made a reservation at this hotel because it was pet friendly. This is quite upscale for a pet friendly hotel in that area and was really outstanding - an awesome room, friendly and helpful and understanding staff! I'd highly recommend this place. Only drawback is that restaurants are a 1 + mile drive away but there are plenty to choose from.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hyatt San Antonio; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: Stayed here for business for four nights, a rewards member, and didn't get basic service. Asked to have a paper delivered in the a.m. and didn't receive it once. One time I called about this and got forwarded three times so finally gave up! Room had only decaf coffee in it and called down and a half hour later still waiting for it. I've stayed here in the past and had much better service so staff must have changed - for the worse. Bed is comfortable, room is clean. Location is good - on a quiet part of the Riverwalk. However, I wouldn't choose to stay here again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alaturka Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: Booked this place as the hotel I stayed at on last visit was full. Nice clean hotel with very helpful and accommodating staff. My second floor room had a view of the water which was a nice bonus! Definitely heard street noise but it's a big city so to be expected. Breakfast was good but other hotels step it up a notch. Nice to have the breakfast upstairs to take in the views in the morning! Views from the top are great but not unique to hotels in the area. All in all I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks; City: South Portland Maine; Review: I had stayed here 20 years ago and had the chance to go back - this time found out that they're pet friendly so took my dog. Got a great first floor room with a slider to outside for easy access to a nice wooded area for walking the dog! My room didn't have the feel of a pet-friendly room either - I was impressed! The hotel doesn't seem 'old' as it has been renovated over the years. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again! While it is likely a four star hotel I rated it 5 due to being pet friendly!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge Resort and Spa; City: Cloudcroft New Mexico; Review: I was in the area for work and this place was suggested to me so that I could get to know the area. After reading many reviews I was a bit unsure. Have no fear this place is a great, old, yet classy hotel. And the front desk staff were just awesome - from my arrival to departure they couldn't have been more friendly and professional! My room was very comfortable with ample room. Yes it was on the third floor and there's no elevator but even the staircases are nice. This place is suitable for anyone who appreciates old historic buildings and wants something different than a new chain hotel. The view from the tower is worth the walk up. My evening under the stars near the gazebo, watching the almost full moon rise made me so happy I selected this place. When I'm back in the area I'll definitely stay here - well worth the drive up and back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Alamogordo; City: Alamogordo New Mexico; Review: I was in town for a few days and stayed here. The front desk staff were all super, hotel is adequate - not the best Fairfield Inn I've stayed at but acceptable. For me the best feature was I could walk to the iHop for breakfast at 5 am as breakfast isn't served until later and I was on East Coast time. Also, it's directly behind a restaurant where I went for dinner. The room wasn't large but was adequate. Only issue was mildew on the shower curtain that I should have mentioned to the staff. I had stayed at another chain hotel last time in the area and I found this equivalent but easier to walk to food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Alamogordo; City: Alamogordo New Mexico; Review: In town for business and liked the spacious room. Staff accommodating, breakfast was standard Hampton fare and consistent quality. Like that breakfast starts at 6 as I'm always on East Coast time! Only issue was heat in room was warmer than indicated. Once I got used to that all good. Comfortable bed and pillows!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sierra Grande Lodge Spa; City: Truth or Consequences Sierra County New Mexico; Review: I was in the area for work and decided to go here for a pampering overnight - it didn't disappoint! The massage was good, the room and place and staff were all great! Special thanks to my waiter Hugo who made sure that my restaurant experience was awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jolly Roger RV Resort; City: Marathon Florida Keys Florida; Review: We stayed at the Jolly Roger for 8 days and found it really nice! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the pool was nice, clean, and never crowded, the view and proximity to the water is awesome, but the highlight for me were the bathrooms! The bathrooms were bright and clean. The staff must clean them frequently throughout the day as no matter when I went in, they were clean! We had two pets with us who really liked the dog park - a nice place for them to be off leash and stretch their legs. If visiting Marathon also check out the great dog beach there - Cocoa Plum!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jetty Park Campground; City: Cape Canaveral Brevard County Florida; Review: We lucked into this place and we're able to get a site without reserving. The campground is dog friendly but know that dogs are not allowed on the beach! We drove south to a dog beach and it was only 1/2 hour away. Nice campground with friendly people, great location with the beach and the port so seeing cruise ships makes it special! Of the three nights we stayed there, we ended up just hanging at our site for one entire day - a nice, quiet place to do that and our site was close to the beach! Kennedy Space Center is close by and worth a trip! They have free dog kennels!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn West Monroe; City: West Monroe Louisiana; Review: Very new and clean appearance, friendly staff and good breakfast area. It is just off the highway and has one or two restaurants a short walk away. My second floor room was a good size. There were several high school groups staying there during my visit however I never heard them! This was one of the best Hamptons that I've stayed at!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Monroe Airport; City: Monroe Louisiana; Review: Stayed here on business and checked out two days early - I've never done that before! The room appeared clean but my towels didn't feel clean. Also not confident that the sheets had been changed. Seems like cleaning the older, dated rooms could be done a lot better. Another downfall is no complimentary beverages available and the $3 per bottle price for water is outrageous for the area. No coffee or tea available in the lobby and very high prices for mediocre food from the cafe. I would not recommend staying here as there are so many other hotels in the area. We were able to find a much better, newer, and cleaner hotel in West Monroe and it was only 15 min away from airport.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront Hotel; City: Portsmouth Virginia; Review: We checked in on Saturday evening of a long weekend. Being a frequent business traveler who prefers Marriotts, I was so disappointed in the checkin process. Although there was no one else checking in at the same time, the front desk clerk was just chatting away to other staff members for several minutes, clearly seeing that we were there but choosing to ignore us. When we finally got checked in, I asked about a morning paper and was told you can't get them on the weekends. The room was fine and the hotel seemed quiet, but it was very empty. I haven't stayed in other places in Portsmouth but was surprised that this has the highest rating! It is really just a run of the mill hotel with nothing spectacular except the water views and views of Norfolk. Perhaps it lives up to it's high rating in another season - but not in winter. The one highlight was the service we received at breakfast on Sunday morning. We were there early and got terrific and friendly service, with good coffee and food.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Manor House Inn; City: Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine; Review: We went back to this Inn after several years and found it to be just as nice as in the past! From my initial call to book a room where Jan was so helpful, to our departure where Stacey (owner) sent us off with chocolate chip cookies, this place was great! The staff we encountered operates like a family welcoming you to their home. The afternoon tea and treats were wonderful. Our last morning breakfast was blueberry stuffed French toast with a blueberry compote topping - the best breakfast I've ever had! I loved enjoying downtime at the end of each day sitting on the front porch. Looking forward to getting back there (and hopefully it won't be so many years between visits)!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pennyland House B B; City: Thurso Caithness and Sutherland Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: We arrived at this B&B and stayed for three nights and only wish we had planned to stay there longer! Raymond went out of his way to make us feel welcome and made sure that we experienced everything we wanted to in the Thurso area - and more. This place is absolutely the best B&B I've ever stayed in. So many pluses including location (a short walk along the North Atlantic to downtown), terrific breakfasts (with Raymond's wife and sister making sure we had everything we needed), terrific room with all necessary comforts and a great bathroom, great conversations as well as information about the Thurso area and I could go on! Hoping to get back to this place!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gite McCallum; City: Danville Quebec; Review: I arrived at this Inn after day 2 of my four day biking trip. Lynda greeted me at the door and offered to feed me as I was famished after riding 45 miles. What a wonderful treat that was! Both Lynda and Eddie were wonderful and made me feel at home right away. I enjoyed wonderful conversation and food during my one night stay. My bike was stored in a safe and secure location. The grounds of this property are beautifully kept and sitting by the pool with my feet in the water having a wonderful conversation with Lynda is a favorite memory of my stay here! This inn is centrally located to town and just a short walk to a convenience store too. Plus, in Danville there is a great bike repair shop right off the bike path. Hope to get back there one day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake Suffolk; City: Suffolk Virginia; Review: I stayed here while visiting family and everything was great - location, staff, quiet comfortable room, etc. The breakfast wasn’t included but I purchased it a few days and the service was exceptional and the cooked to order omelette was ok. Small pool and whirlpool were nice. Melva who works the night shift is just a delight! Only reason not 5 star rating is the room had minor issues - chipped tile in bathroom, marks on wall, dated furniture. However, these wouldn’t stop me from staying here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Manduka PRO Yoga and Pilates Mat; Brand: Manduka; Review: At first I was blown away by the price. $70 for a yoga mat is a lot but if you practice yoga on a regular basis (more than twice a week) you will definately go through several cheaper yoga mats and wind up spending more. I really do love this mat! It is the best I have ever used. One draw back, though, is the weight. This mat is heavy! If you know someone who has a Manduka and is kind enough to lend it to you for a week, try it out and see if it is right for you before you fork over the cash. That's what I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaiam Athletic Yoga Series duraMAT Xtra-Large Mat; Brand: Gaiam; Review: I've owned a Manduka mat for nearly 10 years and hands down, it is the best I have ever owned. (Also, I use it anywhere from 3 to 5 times a week and it's still holding up.) I had high hopes for this mat by Gaiam which looks a lot like the Manduka. Alas, though, it is no Manduka. The thickness is great. It is also ultra-wide and long just like it promises. However, this mat is slippery. (Even after a good wash, I am still slipping and sliding on it.) A slippery mat is a problem-period. I wish this weren't the case as it has so many features, but I just cannot like this mat due to the problems. Maybe the slippery sensation will go away in time but until then, it is a major pain.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gaiam Performance Yoga Mat Bag; Brand: Gaiam; Review: As someone who has own a Manduka black mat for nearly 10 years, I've spent most of the time carrying it because I was unable to find a bag that it fit into. I did manage to find one-which also happened to be by Gaiam-but it was cloth and the strap fell off. (Despite sewing it with a sewing machine, it simply couldn't support the weight.) Luckily, this one is different. Even with the mat in it, there is plenty of room. Plus, there are pockets to hold keys, a wallet, etc. This would be wonderful for someone who lives in a big city and doesn't want to be burden down with bags. Also, I am quite pleased by the material. I was expecting cheap nylon, but this is really nice quality nylon that is built to stand up to wear and tear. I am impressed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aquasana Premium Borosilicate Glass Bottle with Designer Silicone Sleeve and BPA Free Lid with Stainless Steel Cover, 550ml, Glacier; Brand: Aquasana; Review: I have tried several water bottles over the years-plastic, aluminum-but never glass. I was a little leery about trying glass because I was afraid of slippage and breakage, but my fears were eliminated once I received this. First, the silicone sleeve gives a really good gripe. Even wet hands didn't affect it. Second, this is really sturdy glass. My only gripe is that the cap is not attached somehow. It would be nice if that were the case, but the pros of this outweighs the cons. I love this. I got this as a freebie, but I will buy more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gaiam Yoga Sand Bag, Navy; Brand: Gaiam; Review: As a yoga instructor, I am familiar with sand bags. They are great for use in deep, reclining hip openers. Gaiam has a well-deserved rep for good yoga products and this is no exception. Without the sand-which is not included-it is feather light. It is also sturdy as heck, too. I was able to pack a lot of sand in this. Very well-done. My only gripe is the excess packaging that came with this, but that is no fault of the product or even Gaiam.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gaiam Sol Power-Grip Yoga Mats (4mm); Brand: Gaiam; Review: As someone who has been practicing and teaching yoga for 15 years, I have owned and tested a lot of mats. (And by a lot, I mean at least 10 different brands and styles.) This one is one of the better ones, but it is not the best. (The best goes to my 10 year old Manduka Pro which is still going strong after being used at least 3 times a week for the past decade.) Like most natural rubber mats, this one has a bit of a smell. I don't find it unpleasant, but some may. It does provide a nice grip, the padding is on par with the Manduka pro, but there is one draw back-the rubber is almost too grippy. At one point, I really feared I would end up with mat burn. Still, even with that drawback, it still is a good mat. The lifelong guarantee is nice, too. Still, this may not be the mat for anyone. My advice: if you purchase this, then keep the return info just in case.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chillafish BMXie-RS: BMX Balance Bike with Airless Rubberskin Tires, Blue (Motion of The Ocean); Brand: Chillafish; Review: Before I received this to review, I checked out other balance bikes for my children including ones made out of wood. I like this one for a number of reasons: 1. It looks and feels like a real bike 2. The surface makes it comfortable to sit on 3. The fact that the wheels never need air is a huge plus. Overall, very nice. If you are looking for a balance bike that can be passed on to another child and is unisex, this is a good choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speedo Bullet Swim Goggle; Brand: Speedo; Review: These are very standard, very nice googles. They form a nice seal, are comfortable and fit me perfectly. Also, I really love the fuss-free packaging these come in. So easy to open-no need for scissors, nothing. Well done, Speedo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manduka Women's Essential Leggings; Brand: Manduka; Review: As a yoga practitioner for nearly 20 years and a certified yoga instructor, I know a good deal about various workout lines. (I am also familiar with Manduka and have owned one of their legendary black mats for 10 years.) Manduka has a reputation for making good quality products and these basic workout leggings are no exception. They are really, really good in fact. The cut and style are really similar to lululemon's in that they are really flattering, keep everything in, and stretch really well. I am extremely impressed by these. It's not an exaggeration to say these are amongst the best I have ever owned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo AUTOSPOUT Damen Chug Water Bottle, 32 oz, Scuba; Brand: Contigo; Review: I have owned several water bottles over the year in various materials, but this is the first one that I have ever raved about. The spout on this is amazing. Simply push a button, and it's closed. There is another button to lock it as well. I really, really love this esp since I have had other bottles leak or have tops that came off. (I even ruined a library book when a bottle leaked a green power drink all over my bag.) Plus, this is a nice size as well. I love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Hotel Tokyo Higashi Nihonbashi; City: Chuo Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: I stayed here in the third week of July for 5 nights. The location was good, very near to Tokyo with a direct line connecting Bakurocho and Tokyo. If you are looking for a budget business class hotel (I paid about $105 per night for a semi-double room) then this is for you. Beware that the rooms are VERY small. If you unpack your luggage, then there is no space for you to move around. The bed was comfortable though Pros: 1. Very close to JR Sobu Line Bakurocho Station (Actually located right at an exit of the station) 2. Free Wi-Fi 3. Clean rooms with great breakfast 4. English speaking staff at the reception 5. Delicious Ramen eating place (not a restaurant but a shop along the road with no more than 5 chairs.. You can see people waiting in line as soon as the shop opens in the morning) near the hotel (Ask the receptionist for a map and directions) Cons: 1. Small, tiny rooms. 2. Even tinier bathroom 3. Not many shops near the hotel open after 9 or 10 pm. In one line: I would try to find some other similar priced hotels for my next stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JV s Hostel; City: Da an Taipei; Review: After having stayed at hotels wherever I went, I thought of having a change and this was the reason why I stayed at JV's Hostel in May 2010. First and foremost, the owner, Vanessa was very kind and friendly. And yes, she spoke good English. I checked into a single room, quite small but sufficient for one person. The facilities were basic but clean. TV, Washing/Drying, Water Purifier and yes Wi-Fi. I was able to meet many people from various nations and it was quite nice to have been able to talk to them and share our experiences. I enjoyed my stay here and if I go back to Taipei and decide to stay at a hostel, I would look for no other places. The only unfortunate thing which I experienced here is that, strangely, I could not find Vanessa when I checked out.. It was something that I did not expect as I wanted to say a bye before I left back to Korea. There was a guy from US who wanted to check-in that time, but stuck like me, because the host was nowhere to be seen.. The advance, which the host was supposed to return to me when I check-out, was given to me by another inmate (as I had to reach the airport in time) who said he would take it from Vanessa once she returns. The Good: Friendly host, Clean showers/bathroom, Wi-Fi, Close to the market and Taipei 101, 10 minutes walking distance to Liuzhangli MRT Station. The Bad: The room was a li'l small for a tall person like me (I am 195 cm). Bottom Line: Cheap and comfortable stay at Taipei with basic facilities and friendly host = JV's Hostel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Class 300; City: Sokcho Gangwon do; Review: I stayed at Room 405 on 2nd September 2011 for a night with a friend. As usual with my other reviews, let me summarize the pros and cons. Pros: 1. Great Location. VERY close to the beach and the view from the 15th floor restaurant is simply awesome. 2. Quite new, the facilities are great with automatic car parking system. 3. Well appointed bathroom with a big bathtub. Made we want a similar bathroom for my house 4. Great breakfast. For 10 dollars the choice of food you get is quite good and satisfying. Cons: 1. A little pricey compared to other hotels. I paid $140 per night for two people and it was quite high compared to the hotels around 2. The sheets could have been cleaner. I found a few marks of blood here and there (probably from mosquitoes?) 3. They provide shampoo, shower gel, comb etc. but does not provide toothpaste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The b hakata; City: Fukuoka Fukuoka Prefecture Kyushu; Review: Stayed for the last night of my trip in October 2011. Excellent location, cheap price (Costed me about 50$ per night). In the center of the city with a metro station relatively close. Nothing special, just another no frills business hotel, if you are looking for a place just to sleep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yufuin Gettouan; City: Yufu Oita Prefecture Kyushu; Review: Went here in October 2011. Excellent VIP service with you own driver and air conditioned vehicle, and a person to assist to your every need. VERY authentic and my first experience at a Ryokan. Pros: - Very beautiful, quiet in the jungle - Exceptional DINNER menu and service - Onsen in Room - Takes excellent care of you from the moment you arrive till the moment you depart. - Felt like a VIP. They do treat you exceptionally well. Cons: - Cost (800 dollars per night including dinner) - Thats it. No other cons. If you can afford it, no place like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nikko Huis Ten Bosch; City: Sasebo Nagasaki Prefecture Kyushu; Review: Stayed here during a Japan Trip in October 2011. Selected this due to the closeness to Huis Ten Bosch because I had planned to spend a day and a half there. As usual, let me summarize into the Pros and Cons Pros: - Very close to the Park - Easy access with a separate "hotel guest only" gate to the park (Useful for the visit on the second day" - Clean with basic amenities - The breakfast buffet was good Cons - No double bed - No Wi-Fi (Available in the lobby though) - Too expensive compared to the facilities it offer In one line: Next time, I would look for better options when I visit Sasebo; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim Garden Grove; City: Garden Grove California; Review: Stayed here on business one night from 24th July 2013. Pros: 1. Cheaper (paid $244) than many other hotels in the area. 2. Clean and basic 3. Friendly Staff 4. Free WiFi 5. Good for the solo traveler. Cons: 1. None I can think of, but a colleague of mine said that her room stinked quite a lot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Golden Halong Hotel; City: Halong Bay Quang Ninh Province; Review: Stayed here between 19~21 December 2013, as a part of a package trip to Vietnam. Just the very basic, you have a bed, a bathroom and thats it. Pros: - Simple and clean - Basic breakfast Cons: - No proper Wi-Fi reception in room - Average location - Feels like an old apartment, rather than a comfortable and cozy hotel One line: Won't be my first choice if I have to choose a hotel by myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Kampen Hotell; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: I stayed here for a couple of nights from 5th to 7th December 2013 on business. Let me get to the Pros and Cons: Pros: - Relatively cheaper compared to other Hotels in the area - Not-so-luxurious-but-okay-for-a-good-morning-start kind of a breakfast . Make-as-you-want sandwich with eggs and bacon, with fruits for dessert - Clean and cozy rooms - Wi-Fi in the room Cons: - Remote location, far from everything else - Wi-Fi signal is very weak In one line: If you want a quiet business hotel, stay here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eco Hotel El Rey Del Caribe; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed here in room 18 for a night from May 12 to 13, The good: - Very central location, right next to the Ado bus station that takes you right to the airport - Close to shopping malls and you can experience actual Cancun (Mexican) life style here - Nice home-style breakfast - Lots of plants and trees within the hotel. Really an eco-hotel that makes you feel that you are living in a forest. - Kind people at the front desk and concierge. Really warm and welcoming. The bad: - Very poor wi-fi, almost no signal in rooms Overall, the best place, economical too, for a night before your morning flight.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homey inn Enya; City: Yufu Oita Prefecture Kyushu; Review: Stayed here in October 2013. An Amazing place. Seriously wow. The host Shinya makes sure that we are comfortable. He EVEN came to pick up up at the railway station in his small cute red jeep. He is a bubbly character and VERY friendly. He felt like more like a relative rather than a hotel host. The next day he even took us around the city in this jeep and of course no extra cost was demanded or accepted.We reached in the night and since we were hungry, he made us Nagasaki Noodles, though we had not paid only for the breakfast the next day. He really took care of us and the one thing I miss about Yufuin is his warmth and his personality with broken english jokes.Love you Shinya. Hope to see you again.This is a MUST SLEEP place if you are EVER in Yufuin. I bet my name on it, and you will not regret the choice. Trust ME!! If I could give 10 starts, I would because Five stars doesnt do justice to his cozy little place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Islander All Suites Resort; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed here between 6 to 8th May 2014 in room 4252B. Good: - Economical, price vs. what you get - Beautiful private beach (all of carribbean is beautiful) - Shuttle buses to Captains Cove restaurant - Thats all about it Bad: - Slow Wifi, due to the scale of the hotel probably. - Quite old and needs some touches to attract younger clientele.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Cancun All Suites Resort; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Stayed here in May 2014 for 2 nights as an all inclusive package. Got a beachfront villa and an excellent place to relax. The hotel as such is good, but the people, especially the concierge is REALLY REALLY RUDE and TERRIBLE. Good: - Pool, Location, Amenities, Food are all good - Al inclusive package is very economical especially with the free food from Captains Cove. Bad - The hotel assigns you to a person whom you can call at anytime for making reservations, basically someone at your service. Her name was Ariel and she tried hard to sell us tickets to Coco-Bongo. We decided not to buy it and since then she was no more than a stranger to us. My friend fell sick and I went to Ariel's office since the pharmacist could not speak English at all, she was acting all busy and never even acknowledged my need for help, continuing her conversation on the phone. Instead another person in that office came way out of her way to help us. All because she did not get her share by making us go to Coco-Bongo! There was no other reason, because we never interacted after rejecting her "canvasing" for going to the "best night club, the wow place in the whole area". - The concierge: Upon checkout, DO NOT TAKE TAXIS from the Hotel. They charge you atleast 2 or 3 times the regular fare. The concierge are like bullies who do not let regular taxis get into the hotel. Instead, they have their collection of taxis which the guest is expected to use. Since I read about this ridiculous cheating, form Trip Advisor, I decided to walk out of the hotel, and move towards the main road for getting a taxi. On my way, the gate keeper was very rude to me and he radioed someone in the walkie talkie. This guy came out, stood in front of me with his hotel uniform to scare away the taxis who would have otherwise stopped. He harassed me in direclty by making sure that I do not get a taxi, constantly radioing someone in in walkie talkie. Finally I had to cross the road to the other side for getting a taxi. Thankfully, the bully did not cross the road and went back. Thats when I got a taxi. Such a treatment for the guests, especially after paying multiple hundred dollars a night for a stay at the royal Cancun. Is this the way you treat your guests? Doesn't the concierge have any training on how to treat the guests? With their huge body and rude attitude, The Royal Cancun deserves an applause for defining the new low in guest treatment. I hope that you do something about this. Afterall after spending a lot of money at your resort, isn't it my decision whether to take the taxis with inflated rates from within the hotel, or just walk out and get my own taxi? Its a free world, last time i checked.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nazar; City: Selcuk Izmir Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Stayed here for a couple of nights early May. Ilker (the owner) is a very helpful and informative person who gave us everything we need to know about the touristic spots in Selçuk ever before asking for it. He speaks perfect English too. Pros and Cons: . A nice budget hotel near the train station. A perfect location for the Ephesus tour. . Very helpful folks ready to assist you with anything you need. . Good breakfast. Cons: . The only reason I gave this hotel 4 stars instead of 5 is the travel agency they are associated with (Castle tours), which I had used for my Ephesus day tour. The guide was one of the worst I have met, and kept pushing us through the itinerary barely giving us time to take photographs. We visit these places probably once in a lifetime but he did not seem to care and was constantly in a hurry to finish off the tour as soon as he could. When we were trying to take some pics, he came back pushing us to get into the van and many times he barely gave us time to take in the beauty of the place and just kept on rushing us through. Ironically, spending a very very very short time at each of the tour highlights, he spent a whole 3 hours out of the 8 valuable hours (including lunch) at a weaving factory (which I believe was 'financially' better for him, and it showed as he was giving us more time than we needed. All this so that we purchase items from there at the inflated prices that included his commission. Probably on the same page about this, not one of the entire tour group members bought anything from here). We were discussing among ourselves about these to the point that in the end we even raised this as an argument to the guide. Ilker, please choose a different travel agency if you can, so that we have better memories of the wonderful city of Selçuk. I had a lot of arranged tours in the rest of my 15 day Turkey journey and this tour agency does stand out as the worst, while your hotel was one of the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus; City: Istanbul; Review: I stayed at this hotel as the first stop of my travel in Turkey and I must say that this was a very good choice. 20 minutes from Sultanahmet but in a very quiet neighborhood in Besiktas. Let me get to the Pros and Cons: . The people were very kind and helpful at all times, especially the concierge who helped me arrange my travel to Airport after a confusion with the travel agent. . Excellent location for those who seek peace and quiet in the bustling city, and very near the Bhosporous. . Clean and modern rooms/bathrooms matching the Conrad standard. . Fast Wi-Fi in all areas Cons: . Taxi (80 TRY) is the only way to reach the hotel with no airport shuttles, metro stations nearby. . The rooms were a little small for my taste (it may be personal) . The view from my room was poor with an old lifeless part of some building in view. Probably not the hotels fault but this was not something that I wished to wake up to. Overall a good stay and I will certainly consider this hotel for my next stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Palace Hotel Moscow; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: Stayed here from 17th~20th June 2015 Pros: - Very VERY comfortable bed, one of the best I have slept on - Fast Wi-Fi - Excellent, complete breakfast - Next to the main road, but all the more quiet - Excellent location, right next to a big mart Cons: - None to stay. I wish the people smiled more often - Average fitness facility; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Island Blue Hotel; City: Seogwipo Jeju Island; Review: Stayed here in Room 810 from 29th~31st August 2015. Let me summarize the pros and cons as usual. I do not think the ocean view rooms are worth the increased price, since the hotel is not that close to an ocean anyway. Pros: - Very clean and modern. Just like a studio apartment. - Kind and helpful staff - C4U Convenient Store in the 1st floor for all your needs - Close to Lee Jung Seop Road, the culture road with good coffee shops. - Central location, close to a famous waterfall and tasty restaurants. Cons: - Parking: They use automated parking that can take a lot of time from your schedule in the morning - Wish they provided the utensils without extra charge. What is the purpose of having a kitchen with stove, if you charge extra for utensils. -; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: North South Holiday Park; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Stayed here in Feb for a night before my flight back home. Pros: - Clean and comfortable bed - Friendly front desk - Lots of options to stay - Close to Airport ($25 Cab) Cons: - No toilet in the room. This was something that was a surprise but I guess I missed it in the description. But the common toilet was clean and good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heritage Gateway Hotel; City: Omarama Canterbury Region South Island; Review: After seeing many negative reviews of this place here in trip advisor, I was quite skeptical at first. The hotel turned out to be a pleasant surprise instead. Goods: . Cozy clean rooms with comfortable beds. . Very helpful and friendly staff. . The stars are visible from the lawn and you can easily see milky way and orion. . Bathroom was clean and spacious. Bads: . No WiFi in rooms. . No noise proofing in rooms. I can hear everything that's being discussed outside. Overall, a good place to spend a night traveling between Queenstown and Christchurch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden Hotel; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: This is a very basic motel, suitable for a quick stay. Goods: . Very spacious rooms and the beds were comfortable . Close to The Palms mall and Countdown . Located in a peaceful and calm neoghborhood Bads: . I am skeptical about the linens they use, gave me quite a few itches while sleeping . The breakfast was quite poor with not much to eat . The door wouldn't lock tight amd could be easily opened with a few pulls after being locked Overall, you get what you pay for. A basic lodging suitable probably for a night, not more.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Rotorua Hotel; City: Rotorua Rotorua District Bay of Plenty Region North Island; Review: Stayed here for two nights as a part of my New Zealand visit. Let me get straight to the Goods and Bads: Goods: . Clean rooms with comfortable bedding . Free wifi . Friendly and polite people at Front Desk . Close to Lake Rotorua (walking distance) Bads: . No drinking water provided in room . The wifi was slower than my 3g connection If I had to choose again, I think that I would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SO Sofitel St Petersburg; City: St Petersburg Northwestern District; Review: Stayed here for 5 nights in late Feb 2016. Pros: - Close to hermitage and Neva river. Opposite St. Isaac's Cathedral. - Very clean rooms with boutique lighting. - Friendly staff with excellent English capabilities. - Free and Fast Wi-Fi in Rooms - Comfortable Simmons Beautysleep W Class bedding Cons: - Far from the city center, the hustling spots on Nevsky - The breakfast was very limited (though tasty). I wish they had more options to choose from. - The gym is too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moscow Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: Stayed here for 5 nights in early March 2016. Pros: - A sense of luxury from the moment you walk in. From the lighting, to the grandiose staircase in front of you. - Great people always making you feel good wherever you go. - Free Wi-Fi in rooms. - The breakfast had some good choices and was filling. - Walking distance to Kremlin and Red Square. - Comfortable beds and good bathroom amenities. - Not only they serve wake up calls, they also serve wake up drinks right at your door step no matter what time your wake up call is. Everyday! Bads: - The hotel does look feed dated. The showers had dirty water coming for 20 seconds before clean water comes out. This happened even though I had used the showers a day earlier. - For the price they charge (one of the most expensive Marriotts in Moscow), I wish they updated the rooms/bathrooms, since I can stay for much less in a Sheraton Palace or Novotel Moscow City, which are much modern in comparison. - The staff in the gym were the only relatively non-smiling people I met in the hotel and I wish they were as friendly as the people up front.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar; City: Mumbai Maharashtra; Review: A good JW Marriott, which I am told is the biggest one in India. The building was very clean and modern. The rooms were well appointed and the bathroom was spacious. I liked the sliding door bathrooms which eliminated the partition making the room feel larger. Excellent WiFi, amazing food and lovely staff. I have no negative comments. Will choose if I am in Mumbai transit next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ITC Maurya a Luxury Collection Hotel New Delhi; City: New Delhi National Capital Territory of ; Review: Stayed here for 6 nights on business. The hotel is very good and the breakfast was lovely. I loved the fast internet connection and comfortable beds. Though situated next to the main road, the windows provided for noise cancellations. I would like to specially thank the housekeeping manager Ramesh for his excellent services. Each time we met in the corridoors, he always greeted with a genuine smile, asked me if there is anything I needed and went out of his way to make us feel cared for. He remembered my name (and I also heard him wishing others by their names, which is so nice of him) and was checking if I was comfortable, each time. I hope ITC hires more and more colleagues like Ramesh, who makes the guests feel at home. If there is one suggestion I can make, it would be the bathroom. It was outdated and needs renovation at some places. The shower space was quite small/congested for me. In any case, the next time I am in Delhi, I would use ITC Maurya again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Mexico City; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: A clean and modern hotel in Mexico City. I likes the favt that this was right in the city center and close to many spots where tourists gather. Excellent breakfast and a good choice for a business hotel. The japanese restaurant inside is an amazing choice for business dinners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar Nungwi; City: Nungwi Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Archipelag; Review: Went there for 3 nights. The room, housekkeping staff, wifi, front desk were all great. Amazingly comfortable bed, decorated with flowers each night. Three bottles of water everyday, wonderful pool. They even have an all inclusive option. I have two negative points though. 1. The room service menu was pricey for the quantity of food they serve. $15 for butter chicken but the quantity was that for a child. 2. Upon checkout we dragged our carriers from room to reception but the bell boys took it over from there and moved it literally 2m to the porch. While we were settling the bill, they were waiting looking at us, and after giving them some tip for the effort of moving my bags with wheels on the solid floor for 2m, they seemed dissatisfied and one guy handed the money to another, and murmered/made fun of guests checking out. You know that they talk about you from the body language. Sour check out experience. I wish Hilton does take note. I am an HHonors member and I know hilton standards. Sub par for the bell boys at the resort. Do train them better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel; City: Nairobi; Review: The rooms were wonderful with wooden floors. The breakfast was okay and wifi was speedy. But the a la carte menu was wonderful. I had chicken biriyani and it was really very tasty. The prices were affordable too. Will stay here if I am in Nairobi again. Hotel provides value for money. There is also a local fried chicken shop right in front, for a local taste. Goes great with beer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Sydney Parramatta; City: Rosehill Parramatta Greater Sydney New South Wales; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights on business. The location is good, breakfast was okay. They do not provide drinking water in the room, no cup to keep your toothbrush, and the room and showers feel outdated. The parking is also charged extra even for the guests.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Austin South; City: Austin Texas; Review: Stayed here for a few nights in Feb. Good location, clean rooms and the breakfast was healthy. If you need to stay relatively close to Airport, this could be a good choice. And WiFi was relatively quick too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HYATT house Dallas Richardson; City: Richardson Texas; Review: Stayed here for a couple of nights. Many buildings distributed around, no elevators in case your bags are heavy. The hotel structures are old, bathrooms outdated. People who work there are good and cheerful though. Many better choices around, you won't miss this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency North Dallas Richardson; City: Richardson Texas; Review: This hotel does not deserve the Hyatt Regency badge on them. I am a Globalist member at Hyatt Hotels and have stayed at a lot of their properties across the world. The hotel is outdated and there are lots of broken things around but that's okay since they say that $12m is being invested in renovations. But they could at least put some efforts to properly train the people who work there. What I am appalled about is their customer service and the attitude of their guest relations managers. I had a cleanliness issue about the food they provided and I kindly notified these people for taking better care in the future. Oh my! They did not even act of they cared. I could have been very well been talking to a wall. Later I mailed their manager with what happened and she did not even bother to reply to the mail, let alone acknowledge. And she is in charge of guest relations. Isn't that the basic role of a guest relations manager? To manage the relationships with the guests? Such a shame, this is not a cheap motel but a Hyatt Regency, and they have the most indifferent guest relation managers I have ever come across. Will never be back!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Austin North Parmer Lane; City: Austin Texas; Review: Have been staying here whenever am on business. It's close to the highway but breakfast is not included with many reservations. Make sure to check the conditions of your reservation Wifi is quick, rooms are clean and the people working there friendly. Will be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano Richardson; City: Plano Texas; Review: A new modern elegant hotel right off the expressway. Choose rings that face away from the main road as noises may be bothersome. They did have dual glass windows but the noise was too bothersome for me. Breakfast needs to be paid separately but have healthy options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boston Park Plaza; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Stayed here for many nights on business. Pros: . Excellent location . Not far from airport . Super fast WiFi . Good amenities Cons: . Expensive Parking - $51per night . Outdated rooms that are very tiny for the price you pay - $400per night. Go for the location but for everything else, look for better options around.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lexington Inn; City: San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Celan no frills room, in SLO. Wont say the breakfast was great but you have a lot of choices nearby. Comfortable bed, outdated bathroom and and provided toileteries were average in quality. Can't complain much but its okay for a quick stay on our journey along CA-1; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Pleasanton; City: Pleasanton Tri Valley California; Review: Stayes here on business. I was appalled to find that l, while the room looked clean it actually was not. There were ling strands of hair under the pillow and on the blanket/mattress. This was right when I checked in (probably from the guests who stayed previous night or worse) It is apparent that though the guests had left, the room was not cleaned, the pillow covers or blankets were not changed. Such a shame. You need to train your housekeeping staff better to uphold the brand image. Will not go ever again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn San Jose Cupertino; City: Cupertino California; Review: Wow. A very new hotel with all the modern luxury you can imagine of. Clean and tidy, cozy rooms and wonderful free breakfast. Do not think twice if you are in this area. This is an excellent hotel no matter you are here for business or pleasure. Free parking and fast wifi. Lovely staff. Will be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel; City: Richardson Texas; Review: Pros: . Stylish decor and warm atmosphere . Comfortable beds for a good nights sleep . Good breakfast . Friendly staff . Fast WiFi . Free parking for guests Bad . Parking lot is in a different building; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel; City: Incheon; Review: Amazing hotel. Confortable beds, fast wifi, very clean and modern. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The only bad I could say about this place was that the room was very small for the pice we pay per night. But satisfactory overall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Madison; City: Madison Wisconsin; Review: Stayed here for business. The hotel was clean and tidy, ample parking in a building behind the hotel ($15/day). Breakfast was not great but okay (as in all Hyatt Places). My AC was loud that woke me up many times during the night. Probably an isolated incident but the management needs to look into maintenance. Close to capitol, and centrally located in downtown madison.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Seattle Bellevue Redmond; City: Bellevue Washington; Review: This has all what you expect from a courtyard. No frills hotel with very soft beds. Close to Microsoft campus, would be good for business travelers. I was given am upgrade to executive king room, but TBH it did not feel like a hard product room upgrade. But loved the free daily coffee at the bistro, and free bottles of water that came alone with the upgrade. Another average Marriott Courtyard, nothing special but nothing wrong too.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Ashburn Dulles North; City: Ashburn Loudoun County Virginia; Review: Decent hotel with free parking. Close to Dulles airport. Big rooms where you can work comfortably. Staff was courteous. Breakfast was poor with not many choices. Shower is too weak and could have an upgrade. A decent place but everything had an average feel to it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Columbia West Lexington; City: West Columbia South Carolina; Review: The road from the airport took me via unpaved no-light roads but when I entered the hotel it was very moden. Rooms were well kept and staff was courteous. Average breakfast, free parking and a good place to stay for work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill Navy Yard; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Stayed here for a week. Good clean hotel, the staff was very friendly. The breakfast was good, rooms comfortable and wifi fast. Good location, close to subway station. Will be back if in this area....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Heathrow Airport; City: Hounslow Greater London England; Review: This is an ideal spot if you have a connection ovenight. The travel from the terminal is about 10~15 minutes but there is a connected tunnel to make it less painful. No frills, clean and tidy hotel, with a ok-ok breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Dockers Men's Easy Khaki D1 Slim-Fit Flat-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Terrific pants, great fit. Who could ask for anything more?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Crew Neck T-Shirt Multipack; Brand: ; Review: Nice neutral colors which I like sometimes. The fit was right and they felt good against my skin.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Men's Pocket T-Shirt Multipack; Brand: ; Review: I've bought these T-shirts from Amazon and was very happy with the fit, colors and comfort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom 5 Oz., 100% Heavy Cotton Hd T-Shirt (3931)- Black,Small; Brand: ; Review: Arrived as described and fit perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Hanes Men's Five-Pack Ultimate Tartan Boxers; Brand: Hanes; Review: I love all the different plaids. They fell good and nobody knows why I'm smiling and they're so easy to spot in the laundry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones Men's Wool Felt Water Repellent Outback Fedora with Grosgrain; Brand: Dorfman Pacific; Review: Much more than the picture showed. Very stylish and very 'Indy'. I'm looking forward to some cooler weather to wear it out. I wouldn't have anyone think that I just bought it for it's great styling, even though I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali MGallery Collection; City: Seminyak Kuta District Bali; Review: Had some concerns having reviewed trip advisor but on arrival all concerns disappeared. We started of in a deluxe room (one up from cheapest). I can understand some of concerns regarding cheapest rooms as they face on to the back of the next door hotel and all you would be able to see would be a back wall. Your room was great. They upgraded us to a even better room half way through holiday (I am a Le Accor Club member). Staff were ALWAYS smiling and incredibly helpful. They gave the impression they really enjoyed their work and were not doing what they had too do. Location is slightly away from Seminyak centre but very cheap taxis are always around. $3 to $5 to Seminyak square on some of the craziest roads. God only knows why thousands don't get killed every day. Amenities at hotel are perfect. Excellent main pool but even better very quiet Garden pool. Food and service at main pool restaurant and bar is excellent, superb way to hid away from midday sun. Only issue of whole holiday is dealing with currency. walking around with a couple of million somethings in your pocket gives you a very rich feeling and actually gets you further than you would imagine but trying to convert to your own currency can be confusing. Don't be too worried about huge Rupiah prices it is pleasantly surprising when taken back to your own money; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Exhibition; City: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: The hotel is nothing special. It does what I guess an express is suppose to do. Clean room and not much else. Breakfast is a disgrace. For approx £100 a night I would expect more. Aberdeen is always over priced during the week. If anything else had been available within walking distance at a reasonable price I would have taken it and I guess most other guests would as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dhahran Palace Hotel; City: Dhahran Eastern Province; Review: This hotel service no purpose except to house oilmen on the way to or from the airport. Rooms are terrible. The hotel has spent all its money on the frontage and nothing in the rooms. Thank god I am not paying for the room; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Jurys Inn Aberdeen; City: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: The hotel is in a great location just off union street and right next to station. Parking is not available at the hotel but there are a couple of parking places nearby. Overnight parking is £15 and there is no discount for hotel guests. A liberty as your room is costing £120. Rooms are ok. Typical business hotel design. Breakfast does not match the room cost. For one night and with few options it will do. Aberdeen hotel prices in general are outrageous and Jurys makes no exception.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives; City: Farukolhufushi Island; Review: We stayed in a Water Bungalow. Way out on the Eastern Side. The bungalow was tired and in desperate need of overhaul, which was happening to the two bungalows next door to us. Huge walk to almost anywhere. The food was ok. Good selection. We booked through Booking.com and somehow the 'all Inclusive' I had booked became full board. This meant everything from the bars cost extra. We signed up for an upgrade at $35 per head per day. Not sure if we got value for money but saved that endless signing. Evening fishing was good and a first timers scuba course as well, although expensive. You have to pay transfer charges to and from the island and as it is the only way to get there it seems a bit of a con at $168 per head. WIFI. What a con. Luckily we had it included in our rate but with out it would cost you $28 for the week and the max speed is 10mbps. Why do hotels do this? Why not give it free? Add the cost if there is any to the room and hide it but don't make people annoyed but having to pay extra for something which is expected these days Yes we had a good time......No we would not go back; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hulhule Island Hotel; City: Hulhule Island; Review: We use this hotel when leaving the islands after a holiday. We have last night here which means we can leave our island in the after noon and then catch an early flight the next day. Expensive. The rooms are ok. We were upgraded to a small suite but as we were using it as a transit hotel the effect was wasted. The hotel is designed in a weird way. Two halves and you almost have to go back down to reception to get anywhere. The charged us $440 for the night with breakfast. Main breakfast does not start to 0700hrs so if like us you are leaving to catch a 0900 plane you have to have a fairly pathetic early breakfast in the coffee shop. WIFI. At $440 for the night you would thing you would get the 26MBps wifi free but no . Another hotel conning as much out of their guests as possible. $25 per 24hrs for crap signal ....come on gives us a break On the other hand the 4th floor restaurant was exceptional. Magnificent food served is exotic ways. Still far too expensive but what ever, last meal in Maldives; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: This Hotel is in a wonderful location. Not for car as the roads are very narrow but for everything else ... can't be beaten. Right next to the Blue Mosque and other great sights. Handful of very famous bazars handy as well. Grand and spice for example. The tram line runs almost next to the Hotel (150 mtrs away) which is great as well. The Hotel is of a very good standard. Rooms smallish but perfect for requirements. Breakfast is a bit of a free-for-all especially at prime times. Omelettes, which are very good, can take for ages. Street restaurants within 25 mtrs are excellent and great value for money. The hotel can arrange a vehicle to pick you up at the airport for almost same a taxi cost. Worth it because trying to work out where the Hotel is in Turkish is not easy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Palm Beach Front; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: Just 3 star but hardly. Roof top pool badly maintained. In fact the whole hotel is badly maintained. I stayed in the most expensive room in the hotel. The Andaman suite. Twice during my stay water came into the room through the roof. The useless maintenance crew 'repaired' the first leak by making a hole in the ceiling to allow the excess water to escape. Unfortunately I did not notice they made the hole directly above the bedside table. The second time the water came it fell onto my smartphone and ereader. Phone eventually started working again however ereader destroyed. 4 floors. No lift. The noise from the beach road is endless. Breakfast is a disaster. Flies everywhere. The staff try and in some cases are very good. Always smiling but if hotel is crap all the smiles in the world don't really help. Given the choice I would have moved with a week to go but paid up front. I guess I am the idiot; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Ritual; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Roof top pool and sun area not open. My room has curtains but they don't meet. Awake with first light. TV does not justify waste of remote batteries. 6 channels. 5 German one euro news. Waste of time. Painting and work going on everywhere. They should have stayed shut and fixed it up properly. They still charge full rate for a half finished hotel. Maybe good in a month but not now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Room Mate Carla; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: This hotel is perfect. Room are exceptionally clean and well provided with all you could need. It has a central location and although does not have a dinning room there are plenty of good restaurants around within 5 min walk. The front desk staff could not be more helpful and charming. I did not have time for breakfast when i left in the morning but from what i saw it looked sufficient. I would certainly recommend this hotel to anybody looking to stay a few nights in Barcelona.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lamai Coconut Beach Resort; City: Lamai Beach Maret Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: Ok it is only 3 star but deserves to be more. The staff are very friendly and helpful. First night was in a garden bungalow which was a mistake on my part. The bungalows are very small and the bathroom not great. I had to duck to walk in. I switched to a seaview room in the room block. Superb. Huge room great bathroom and excellent balcony. While i was there they were doing up their beach bar which was a shame but looked like it was going to be good. The beach is great right down to the wee guy who cleans it each morning. Breakfast is it has to be said a slight disappointment. They cannot do eggs the way you want even if you give very clear instructions but there are other things to eat. Lamai is quiet in general but has lots to offer in bars and restaurants. I would recommend this hotel to anyone, but book a room not a bungalow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Real Marina Hotel Spa; City: Olhao Faro District Algarve; Review: The hotel location is great, could not be better. Rooms are big and bathrooms very good. All rooms have balconies. The hotel however just misses the mark. Rooms get cleaned very late in day. Mine was always after 16:00 which is a pain. No kettle in room for coffee which is a pain. Towels for pool are got from the spa whi h does not open until 9 which is a pain. Hotel bar so expensive there is never anybody there. Poolside bar service terrible. Pool surrounds starting to fall to pieces. Its a good hotel but not Real 5 star; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deluxe Golden Horn Sultanahmet Hotel; City: Istanbul; Review: The view from the restaurant balcony was awesome. I was in a corner room which was great. Plenty of space. The location is the best. Not crammed on to the main hughstreet but right next to it. Blue Mosque almost in lobby; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Havaianas Men's Brazil Flip Flop Sandals; Brand: ; Review: I have heard great things about Havaianas, so I was eager to buy them as a gift for a friend. Unfortunately, both pairs I ordered looked horrible. I got the Brazil logo ones and the flag is glued on and just looks bad, not straight and glue all over the logo, the flag and the upper portion of the flip flop. I sent both back and ordered a pair of QuickSilver. Hopefully they look better. Im sure the shoes are good...Just lazy construction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: WonderWink Women's Four Stretch Cargo Scrub Pant; Brand: WonderWink; Review: retuned and got sm. happy with fit. Im a consistent medium so grab a sm if you are too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marina West Women's Fringed Plunge Monokini Swimwear Swimsuit; Brand: Marina West; Review: I am a med/lg. I have a long torso, I could have used a little extra length but then it would have been to big around. It works ok tho, love the print. Good quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Cherokee Women's Low-Rise Drawstring Pant; Brand: ; Review: I like these, Im a medium, I needed a small in theses. I work in the ICU setting, we use bleach a lot. Typically my scrubs don't color fade so easily to bleach. These do. I look like a Dalmatian when I wear them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cherokee Women's Luxe Crossover V-Neck Pintuck Top; Brand: ; Review: careful if you use bleach. it will stain and fast. You think this may be true for all scrubs... not true, many can withhold to bleach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Women's Scrubs Xtreme Stretch V-Neck Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Love this scrub, fits small in the chest and big in the waist, I returned it for a small, which fits better but is a bit tight in the chest, fits my waist better tho. Withstands bleach well, good fit. Wears nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Women's Xtreme Stretch Fit Drawstring Flare Leg Pant; Brand: ; Review: withstands bleach well. comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Nimbus 15 Lite-Show Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: SO comfortable, needed an 8 tho. Returned.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GEL-Cumulus 15 Lite-Show Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very happy with this shoe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Gen Flex Junior Fit Solid Stitch V-Neck Top; Brand: ; Review: Returned, I like a little form fitting scrub. Liked everything else about them tho.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanson Padded One Piece Fringed Swimsuit Swimwear Monokini (US size: L(tag XL) , Black); Brand: Hanson; Review: Just did not look right.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: BabyPrem Baby Born to play Hockey with my Daddy Bodysuit NB-12 mth; Brand: BabyPrem; Review: Super cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Baby Boys' 2 Pack Zip Front Sleep 'n Play; Brand: ; Review: Happy with purchase.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Scrubs Women's Tall Gen Flex Junior Fit Solid Stitch Cargo; Brand: ; Review: I usually am a solid medium. I tried Med and SM. ended up sending both back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quiksilver Men's Molokai Art Series Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I have heard great things about Havaianas, so I was eager to buy them as a gift for a friend. Unfortunately, both pairs I ordered looked horrible. I got the Brazil logo ones and the flag is glued on and just looks bad, not straight and glue all over the logo, the flag and the upper portion of the flip flop. I sent both back and ordered a pair of QuickSilver. Hopefully they look better. Im sure the shoes are good...Just lazy construction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Royal Marmin Bay Boutique Art Hotel; City: Elounda Lasithi Prefecture Crete; Review: The hotel has great views, it is very romantic and the food is tasty and good. There are a few things that are important to know: The hotel is built on a mountain's slope, not good for everyone and you depend a lot on the mini cars to drive you around When arriving to the hotel's entry below, you should call for someone to pick you up (we missed that part, not fun climbing up) The air-condition is not that well, could get very warm at the dinning room. All in all - Very nice but could be much better There are many bees when sitting for dinner by the pool No water during dinner, only if you pay for mineral water We checked out early morning and there was one person at the reception. He was in charge of the check out, driving the mini car, taking the luggage, taking care of payments, bringing early breakfast to the rooms. This is the place to say that Vasilis did an incredible job handling all this on his own, but it should not be like this; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scots Hotel; City: Tiberias Galilee Northern District; Review: This hotel is a true gem in Tiberias. From the outside it is hard to realize how big and beautiful the property is. Once you entered the hotel, the magic begins. The food in one word - perfection, so tasty and so many things to select. The SPA is just an escape from reality, clean, beautiful and very professional. The pool area is also very nice and the view of the Sea of Galilee from the pool is very relaxing. A special place for special moments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sense Hotel Sofia; City: Sofia Sofia Region; Review: The hotel is in a great location, walking distance of many attractions. The room was very nice and clean. My recommendation - book the hotel with their AMAZING breakfast, the food was tasty, fresh and the view from the 9th floor is beautiful. The SPA at the hotel is also very good. The staff were very nice and helpful. The only thing that was a bit of a downside is the renovation of the restaurant at the ground floor that made some noise. And also there is a place to get fresh new towels...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Boutique Hotel Ashdod; City: Ashdod Southern District; Review: We went 3 friends for a fun day at the West Ashdod - Breakfast, SPA and pool. The breakfast was fantastic, great selection of food and it was very tasty. The display of the food was very nice and the staff very friendly. The SPA included entry to the business lounge. We had a wonderful massage from Irina. The SPA itself can improve - upon entry there isn't the usual smell nor atmosphere which usually a SPA has. The toilets don't look like ones in a hotel. No robes at the lockers, even that there were supposed to be. The pool is small but nice, with a nice view of the sea. There is also free mineral water by the pool. Was a good day, if the SPA will be improved, will be even great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Isrotel Yam Suf Hotel; City: Eilat Southern District; Review: This hotel use to be my favorite one in Eilat. Next to the Coral Beach and with a very good diving center. I used to visit it almost 3 times a year... not anymore. I feel really bad for having to write this review but even the customer service failed to give a proper answer. The last visit we asked for specific room with pool view, we paid the extra money but got a room with no pool view. Asked to change and we got a FILTHY room (photos attached). We asked to change once more but got the same room claiming it was cleaned, which it wasn't. Finally after hours from arriving received a decent room. The answer of "fully booked" is not acceptable, since they did give us the desired room after trying to avoid it. This is not the way to treat loyal customers.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Warszawa; City: Warsaw Mazovia Province Central Poland; Review: The hotel is located in a 20 minutes walk from the old city, with it's great views and restaurants, close to Jerusalem avenue, and for the shopping lovers - very close to the Zlote Tarasy mall. History, food and shopping all in a walking distance. We upgraded to the club rooms and got an amazing view of Warsaw. The business lounge offers tasty snacks and cookies, at 18:00 to 20:00 there is a light dinner, highly recommended. We made a booking with breakfast, which was a real delight. The concierge staff persons are very professional, we received good tips and information from Lucas (thank you). Will gladly stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Scots Hotel; City: Tiberias Galilee Northern District; Review: Went for the day Spa and breakfast, probably one of the best breakfasts in Israel, great variety of food (not Kosher). The Spa is top notch, clean, smells good and most professional staff. Everything there just shows high quality. Can't wait to get there again. I wish to stay there over night soon and enjoy the whole experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alimounda Mare; City: Karpathos Town Pigadia Karpathos Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Our stay at the Alimounda was such a pleasant one. We booked BB and the breakfast is delicious, plenty of variety and very fresh. The hotel itself is within to main attractions - the port and the city. The beach is very nice although we chose to stay at the hotel's infinity pool. The SPA area is very clean and nice, but the massage itself was not very professional. The staff were very attentive, especially Ms Anastasia Skoullu, who went above and beyond to see that all the guests are happy and enjoying their vacation. We got great recommendations from her - where to have a good dinner, taking boat trips etc, and always with a smile. We had a wonderful time and would gladly visit again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cramim Resort Spa by Isrotel Exclusive Collection; City: Kiryat Anavim Jerusalem District; Review: I booked a day of pampering that included a massage (which was excellent) and a breakfast at the Kramim Hotel. There were some things I did not expect from a hotel branded as part of an exclusive chain. What surprised me most was the women's wardrobes - the door opens straight from the corridor, leading to the pool, into the wardrobes , there is no screen or partition. Anyone who passes through the corridor and happens to be at that moment the door opens can see the women coming out of the shower and dressing. There is only one small bench where clothes can be placed on. The day we arrived the one bench was not enough, and there was a sense of overload. Combined with the door that causes a sense of lack of privacy, the whole feeling was very uncomfortable and certainly did not feel anything like luxury, on the contrary. In addition, there are signs in the spa area that ask the guests to speak quietly and prohibit talking on mobile phones. There was one very loud man talking on his mobile, and none of the SPA workers did anything to stop it. At the end of the day, we asked to speak with the spa manager and share points for improvement, we were told he was busy. No one tried to find out what we wanted to talk about. As for breakfast, it was very rich and varied, but there was a long line of people at the bread cutting post. One cutting board and one knife, which barely cut the fresh bread. I turned to one of the kitchen staff and asked him to bring another cutting board and a sharp knife. I was promised that in a minute they would bring it, but after a few minutes passed, I realized that it would not happen. Overall was nice but not what we expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Club Med La Plantation d Albion; City: Albion; Review: Went for a vacation at Club Med La Plantation d'Albion and it was superb. It started a bit off when the sea view room we reserved had a strange smell. We contacted Sam from customer relationship, and she was AMAZING and moved us to another room with full sea view. This is the place to say that the staff at this club were the ones to make this vacation unforgettable, well, this together with the wonderful views and food. The food is so fresh and tasty. Dinner at the main dining room has a great selection - Asian, Italian, BBQ, Sea food, theme nights... The deserts are so tempting, fresh tropical fruits, pastries, ice cream. No diet will survive this club. There is also the "La Pahre" restaurant, where we went almost every day for lunch. We got the best service from Pierre, always smiling and remembered exactly what we like. The water sport is highly recommended, seeing the village from the sea is beautiful. We went on a sailing boat with Akey, a super talented guide. The parties at the club are great fun. There are a few things at the club that could be better: The employees at the reception are not that welcoming and helpful (unlike Sam and Chamya that did their best) The shows were a bit of a disappointment. Design in the Lobby seems outdated and needs renewal Getting a reservation for dinner at "La Phare" is challenging, but so worth it. Overall the club is wonderful, thank you for an unforgettable vacation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Publica Isrotel Autograph Collection; City: Herzliya Tel Aviv District; Review: First you notice when you enter the hotel is that it has a nice smell and the design is different and refreshing. At the heart of Herzliya High-tech center and 3 minutes from the beach, the hotel has a great location. There is a lounge that is open 24/7 for all hotel guests, offering coffee, tea, water and beer for free. Some of the guests do not understand the concept of the lounge and had one beer too many and became very loud. Would be wise for the hotel to send someone on a frequent basis and check the lounge. Breakfast was very good, a wide range of selection and the display is creative. The rooms are clean and sheets and towels smelled really good. In the showers there are first signs of problems caused from the humidity. There is a pool on the roof, medium/small size, but nice. There is also a gym which is free for hotel's guests. The main issue that requires some attention is the reception. There were 3 people but it was very slow and did not seem to cope very well (untill we got some great service from Liel). At the ground floor there is a very good Greek restaurant "Greco" and a good ice cream place "Gelateria". Close to many of the restaurants in Herzliya (walking distance) Good business hotel and also a nice short urban vacation choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Lagoon Resort Netanya; City: Netanya Central District; Review: Had a short escape at the West Lagoon Resort. The hotel is located by the sea and has great views. The hotel's SPA is very nice and clean and the treatments were very professional. There are also free snacks and drinks at the waiting area. Breakfast was very good and a good selection. At the hotel grounds there is a restaurant called NiShi which is highly recommended. Asian food at very high quality and beautifully presented (the restaurant is not Kosher). The hotel could be a bit more inviting at the lobby.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Wamsutta 525 Thread Count Pima Sateen Twin Fitted Sheet, White; Brand: Wamsutta; Review: The sheets are amazing when you sleep in them, I'll grant you that. It's silky smooth and is a total pleasure. However, as the other comment said, it has an extremely short life. It basically started wearing out after four months of use and now has huge holes and tears in the middle. It's a shame too because they're the best sheets I've ever slept in. I should add that this is my 3rd set... the last two I've had exhibited the same problems. Why, oh why didn't I learn the first time around?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wamsutta 525 Thread Count Pima Sateen Twin Fitted Sheet, White; Brand: Wamsutta; Review: The sheets are amazing when you sleep in them, I'll grant you that. It's silky smooth and is a total pleasure. However, as the other comment said, it has an extremely short life. It basically started wearing out after four months of use and now has huge holes and tears in the middle. It's a shame too because they're the best sheets I've ever slept in. I should add that this is my 3rd set... the last two I've had exhibited the same problems. Why, oh why didn't I learn the first time around?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 3 Piece Butterflies and Leaves Wall Hanging Set; Brand: Danya B; Review: Ordered it as a gift for a friend, came with one of the leaves broken off the "branch". I did read about this happening in another review and was hoping it wouldn't happen to me too. I was going to give it to her before I moved to NY, alas...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Creative Bath Products GBR11BLK Bed and Furniture Risers (4-Count), Black; Brand: Creative Bath; Review: Pretty solid design, arrived in a nondescript, no-nonsense white packaging inside an Amazon box. It made my bed way too tall, so I removed the wheels and now it's the perfect height. I can finally store things underneath the bed! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solid Burgundy 550 Thread Count Queen Sheet Set 100 % Cotton 4pc Bed Sheet set (Deep Pocket) By sheetsnthings; Brand: sheetsnthings; Review: The color is NOT taupe. I was pretty disappointed. It's much darker than I was hoping. Like the other reviewer said, it was more like "cocoa brown". Secondly, this is in no way a luxury product. The fabric feels so cheap and flimsy, like something I would buy at Target for $20. Overall it's a pretty terrible product for the price. I'm sending it back for a refund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Toastess THP-432 Electric Single-Coil Cooking Range, White; Brand: Toastess; Review: I use this to heat up my hookah coals. Works very well, it heats and cools rapidly. Only con is that the coil of the heating element is spaced too wide, so unless I place the coals just right, they'll fall in between and it's difficult to get out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ComfySleep Rectangular Buckwheat Hull Pillow - Classic size (14" x 23") - Made in USA; Brand: ComfyComfy; Review: At first I thought that sleeping on buckwheat would be silly and uncomfortable, but I'm glad I made the plunge! There's a fair amount of noise as the hulls in the pillow shift and move around as you're trying to sleep but once you do fall asleep it stays very stable. On top of that, the pillow stays very cool overnight!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LUCID 3-inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper - Queen; Brand: LUCID; Review: Love it! It turned a completely uncomfortable IKEA futon into something I could actually fall asleep on. Now I won't feel too bad about putting up my guests on that futon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Silver In the City; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Voted Indy's Best Local Gift Shop for 6 years now, Silver in the City offers a wide variety of unique gifts- or even something special for yourself. Even if you don't have something in mind, you will surely find something great for whoever you may be shopping for. They have great jewelry and ceramics, along with excellent kitchen items and a hilarious selection of cards for any occasion! Staff is quirky and always friendly. Walk in and I highly doubt you will walk out empty handed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yats; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Everyone says Yats is great, which it is so i won't tell you something you already know. However, this location just got a recent expansion- definitely an excuse for some yummy chili cheese etouffee! This extra space will be great in the winter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Creation Cafe; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I am a huge fan of the decor and outdoor seating here- gorgeous view of the Canal. I do have to say the food is a bit over-priced but they are rather large portion sizes. The salads are always a great choice!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Salon 6; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: I worked here for about a year as the receptionist so of course I'm partial, but these stylists are great. Every single one. Ask for something or ask to be surprised and you won't be disappointed. They can keep it traditional but they sure do know how to spice things up from time to time. Brooke, Paul and Stephanie have always done a wonderful job on my hair! Free bang and neck trims in between cuts, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WTTS 92.3 FM; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: If you get a chance, become a VIP or win a chance for a Studio 92 show. Great chance to meet artists, listen to a live performance with under 30 people, get autographs and your picture taken!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tavern on the Plaza; City: Indianapolis, IN; Review: Great to have another outdoor dining option in Downtown Indy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rooster - Downtown; City: St. Louis, MO; Review: Brunch at its finest. Wonderful menu selection, and the Bloody Mary .... saved me! This is a top spot in STL.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surrey's Café & Juice Bar; City: New Orleans, LA; Review: Delightful neighborhood juice bar with so much to offer. Tiny so make sure you're prepared to wait or come at an off time. It's so so good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Southern Seas Resort; City: Lauderdale by the Sea Broward County Florida; Review: My husband and I traveled to Lauderdale by the Sea and stayed at Southern Seas Resort. We came for the beach and got so much more. When we arrived, Teresa was in the office. She could not have been more pleasant. Anything we needed our entire 10 day stay, we just had to ask. We had an oceanfront efficiency room (#25) and the room looked exactly like the pictures! The views were wonderful! The sunrises incredible! Draw back, but I know that it has been completed, was the construction being done on the other building. But when you are in paradise, what is a little noise? Would I go back - in a heartbeat! We had a wonderful time (first vacation in 9 years). And again, I thank Teresa (and Yolanda who booked us originally) and the staff for a wonderful and extremely enjoyable vacation. And before I forget, you meet many new friends from all over the world, as we did when we met Maria from Germany!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Borgata Hotel Casino Spa; City: Atlantic City New Jersey; Review: I got to the Borgata at 2 p.m. Check-in was 5 p.m. No problem, I was taken right away and given a wonderful from on the 43rd floor facing Atlantic City. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the view breathtaking. Everyone that extremely well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resorts Casino Hotel; City: Atlantic City New Jersey; Review: I went to AC and stayed at Resorts one more time. Although there was a storm going on the whole time I was there, it never bothered the hotel. Never even know that the storm was raging outside! Had a wonderful time. Won a little, lost a little, and met some really nice people. I will be going back as soon as I can!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Noon Beach Resort; City: Lauderdale by the Sea Broward County Florida; Review: I loved the Sea Foam. Right outside your room was a courtyard where there were tiki huts set up so you could enjoy the view or converse with people (who become your friends). We had an efficiency. Loved it. The kitchen had everything you could imagine in it and then some. Plenty of storage for clothes, a safe, great bathroom. I didn't see any mold around. Queen sized couch that pulled out (didn't need that). A great t.v. Nothing wrong with the room. The maid (she was super nice) would give you plenty of towels and the beach resort supplied towels for the pool and beach. The outside could use some work. Lights weren't all working, but we told the handyman he was going to look into that. Looked like new security system had been put in, and the old one was still up there but the wires cut. The pool was excellent. Nice sitting areas around that. There is gate to go through to get to the beach and most of the time kept locked, but you are given a key to enter or someone is around the pool who knows you and will let you back in. Now the High Noon. That beach resort seems to be the major one. The grounds were excellent and from what I was told by the guests around the pool, kept in better shape. But and this is big, they all preferred the Sea Foam! A different atmosphere. I was checked in by Maureen Sweeney. Super nice! Any questions, just ask her. There was no problem there. Frankly, there was no problem anywhere!!! The location was point on. You were in downtown Lauderdale by the Sea, but I didn't hear any noise. Out the gate, turn left, walk 20-30 feet and there you were! Awesome! Would we go back? In a heart beat!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waikiki Shore; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: I stayed for 2 weeks in a studio apartment. The best ever! My view was next to none. My lanai was great!! The studio had everything in it that one would need. Washer/dryer with soap detergent. All the kitchen utensils with refrig, stove and microwave. Great tv. A dining area. Very secure building. Walking distance or a bus to everything. Would I go back? In a heart beat!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tropic Seas Resort; City: Lauderdale by the Sea Broward County Florida; Review: My husband and I went to Tropic Seas Resort the beginning of December. We arrived late, the key was where I was told it would be. We went into our room (101) and it was incredible! Full kitchen, table, flat screen tv (large), couch and two comfy chairs. And then there was the bedroom. Two queen beds, another tv (smaller) and bureau. The bathroom was remodeled and had a walk-in shower which I loved! There was a safe and a closet. A regular one bedroom apartment. Excellent. There were chairs outside our area, which was like a patio, just for us. The grounds were extremely well kept. The pool was heated and I just loved going into it. There was a room that had coffee all day long, and in the morning had Danish too! There were books for reading and many pamphlets with the various touristy trips to do. I have neglected to mention the beach. Sorry. The beach was right there! step down 4 steps and out on the beach you went. Not many shells on the beach so it was easy walking. This resort was 1/2 mile from the main downtown. So easy walking. Also there was a food store and mall within walking distance also. All flat walking, no hills! Overall, the place was wonderful. Very clean, and if you needed anything, Amy (in the office) would be sure you got it. Adrien was always working around the grounds and Ronnie was a wonderful manager. On the plus side, going down at this time of year, the Christmas lights were up and everything was lit. Beautiful! I didn't want to leave. All I can say is Tropic Seas Resort is better than great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: ARIA Sky Suites; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: I have not long returned from a week stay at this hotel and on the whole it was a very nice hotel , not much character though We upgraded to the sky suites which give us a free breakfast but we never used this as it was Rubbish but the rooms were decent it also gave us access to the sky pool with more comfortable sun beds and a decent waitress service all was well till the last day when one of my friends pointed out that my shorts were changing colour so changed them and the second pair of shorts reacted the same these were zegna and vilbrequin and worth about £380 so you can imagine how upset I was when I got home I contacted guest services and explained what had happened and it could have only been caused by the chemicals in the pool I sent them pictures and was told told someone from security would contact me and they did and told me that another department would be in touch but they never have It costs a fortune to stay and play in the aria and they should be decent enough to right this wrong I have had to go out and spend a load of money on new shorts for my next hols; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Millstone Mellor; City: Blackburn Lancashire England; Review: Rooms were nice enough Ate in the restaurant My starter (scallops) and guinee fowl for main was really nice but the wife had the tempura prawns to start and they had too much batter on and then had the ribeye and said it was like cheap steak so left most of it also the service wasn't great , I got left with no cutlery when starters arrived for quite a while Breakfast was fine and service was better at breakfast Nothing to get excited about but ok; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ty Bae Bed Breakfast; City: Trearddur Bay Anglesey North Wales Wales; Review: Stayed here as we were going to the Maram grass which we had heard rave reviews about but the ty bae was the highlight of our visit to angelsy Mark and Debbie were lovely and would definitely go back next time we are in angelsy All the little extras and decor was great Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pan Pacific Vancouver; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: Great views very good location concierge was very helpful Only one negative come back tired one night and the doorman gave us a leaflet for a Pisa delivery and we were basically ripped off I told the guy on the door the next morning and he said he would look into it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons; City: Great Milton Oxfordshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night thanks to some business I do with ig trading company and had a very nice garden suite and choice of menu ,we opted for the 7 course taster menu we also opted for the 125 per head wine flight (thought this was a bit expensive for what you get ) and regretting it this morning Can’t complain about much but not blown away as I was expecting considering I was told the 1 night package cost more than £2 k; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Queen Mary; City: Long Beach California; Review: Last week, my wife and I were headed to Southern California and decided to book one night on the Queen Mary. We were a little hesitant, after reading some of the negative reviews from this website. But, adventurers, as we are, we thought it might be worth staying for just a night. We arrived late, around 7PM, on a Wednesday. First of all, their parking is a scam! If you're going to stay parked, in their lot, from 59 minutes to 24 hours, you're going to pay $10. They do allow in and out privileges (which is nice), but for us, we were going to Catalina Island the next day, which departs from the same parking lot, so we needed parking for 26 hour, which meant that we would have to pay $20. The hotel nor the ferry charters validate. :( The fellow at the registration desk was quick and on the ball. He found our reservation that we had purchased from an online travel website and gave us the keys to our room. When we opened the door to our "first class" cabin, the bedsheets and blankets were bunched in a wad on the bed, the towels were soiled and thrown on the floors everywhere and there was a pair of dirty flip-flops left sitting on the television. Apparently, housekeeping missed this room. We had been stuck in L.A. traffic for the past two hours and were starving, so this was very unexceptable. The front desk clerk gave us a clean room and remedied the situation. No apologies were offered. I asked if he could offer up some help with our parking fees; he was inept. The new room was clean, with portholes that opened to the harbor side of the ship. The cabin was actually larger than we had imagined, so that was a bonus. We had no issues with parties dancing above our ceilings, like others had written, but the walls are extremely thin; the phone rang in the cabin next door and we both thought it was OUR phone! We could hear every word our next door guest had to say. TV noise is like the walls don't even exist. But, hey, it's an old ship, so what did we expect? It would've been nice if the hotel had updated the mattresses though. It was as if they kept the turn-of-the-century beds, too! Not even a mattress pad was present! Those pillows were pretty sad, too. The next morning, I went in search of coffee. I had seen, the night before, there was a cafe/bakery on board advertising that they served Starbucks coffee, so that's where I headed. The shop had Starbucks labels on some decanters, sitting on a counter, but I wanted something stronger, so I ordered two espresso drinks from the gal at the counter. I noticed that she was ripping open individual orange bags to make the drinks, so I asked if that was Starbucks. In a matter-of-fact, condescending demeanor, she told me no, but that "...it was the same thing". Ummm...not hardly, and the; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Grand Hotel in Salem; City: Salem Oregon; Review: I have stayed at this hotel off and on for the past six months, due to business trips. From the free underground parking to the complimentary cookies waiting for you at check-in, this hotel has all the amenities. The hotel is decorated in warm colors and updated furnishings. The beds are very comfortable- not too hard, not too soft, but just right. The rooms are all very quiet, no matter which floor you're on. All the rooms come with a microwave and refrigerator, so eating leftovers on extended stays is an option. There is free wifi throughout the hotel, and most rooms have data ports. Every morning, when I open the door, there's a USA Today paper waiting for me. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included in the price of a room, which includes fresh scrambled eggs, sausages, and fresh cut fruits among some of the items served. The hotel has it's own restaurant called The Bentley. It's not one of those smallish economical after-thought restaurants- it's a full-blown genuine restaurant and there's nothing small about it! They have a full stocked bar area and an awesome wine list, featuring many of the local Willamette wineries. The food is fantastic. I highly recomment the mushroom soup, if they happen to have it on the menu. And to tie it all together is the wonderful staff that works there. The reception staff is exceptional, always going the extra mile to accommodate you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn; City: Eureka Humboldt County California; Review: I must first say that the pictures that I have seen of this hotel from various websites do absolutely NO justice, so I'm posting my own pictures. From the outside, the hotel looks fairly large and average, but when I stepped into my room, I was stunned! It was incredibly comfortable and decorated beautifully, complete with new carpeting and updated colors! I didn't have much of a chance to interact with the staff, and the free morning breakfast was pretty much par for any other Best Western I've stayed at, but my accommodations were outstanding! I requested a room facing the bay, so I was in the "Garden" rooms area. The buildings form a courtyard, where there's a pond, a hot tub and some places to sit and relax. When I got to my room, I was greeted with a fragrant mango scent in the room. I had a great view of the bay from my 2nd story window. The room included a desk to set up my laptop (along with an accompanying leather executive chair), free Internet (wifi and Ethernet), a parlor chair and footrest, and a big flatscreen television. Although there was a iron, ironing board, and coffeemaker, the room had no refrigerator nor a microwave. The shower was a step-in (no bathtub)- large and spacious, with tons of water pressure! The toilet had also been upgraded to one of those water-saving superflushers. I will proclaim that I have NEVER slept in a hotel bed this comfortable...EVER! It was firm and plush, nice and stable, and it didn't squeak or do anything weird. Paired with the quiet climate control unit, I had a great night of sleep! At an incredible AAA rate of $116, this room is a steal! I will always return to this hotel, when I'm in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solvang Gardens Lodge; City: Solvang California; Review: My wife and I were looking for an inexpensive hotel to stay at midweek, while in Solvang. The hotel (more correctly, a motel) had a high rating, so we figured it was worth a try. We stayed there for a couple of nights. It's an older motel that's been well maintained and has a nice courtyard and shared cottage, where guests can congregate and mingle, in the back. There are three sections of rooms- the front (facing the street), the middle, where the parking lot is, and the garden units. We stayed in the middle area, as opposed to the "garden" units, so I cannot speak for the other units. Parking can be somewhat of a challenge, as there is not an abundance of spaces to be found. It gives pause to getting in your car and leaving for dinner, for fear that you won't get a decent parking space, when you get back. Our room felt kind of old and tired, although the bathroom looked as though it had recently undergone some remodeling, but all-in-all, the decor of the room was seriously outdated. Our unit had an additional sitting room, where there was a refrigerator and a chaise lounge chair- it proved to be a nice place to go, if we needed some privacy to talk on the cell phone. The room itself has no telephone. Other amenities the motel had to offer included a decent tube TV (with remote), free wi-fi (when it was working) and an electric fireplace/heater, in addition to the wall heater unit. The wireless internet was difficult to use, as it would refuse to connect, most of the time. The bed was not up to par with any of the other hotels I've stayed at for the past few years- it was hard and lumpy. The pillows were unbelievably hard (and thick), but the staff was happy to help search down replacement pillows without a fuss. The comforter had stains on it, which lent to an even more unclean perception of the room. Other than that, the room was primped and cleaned as good as it could be. Their breakfast was seriously lacking. You would think that in a town famous for it's Danish pastries, there would be something nice to have for breakfast, but no- they only offered strudels (if you're lucky, there might be two flavors to pick from), some dry cereal, orange juice and coffee (a Folgers equivalent). They advertise fruit on their permanently posted menu, but the on one of the days, there was no fruit available. Breakfast was a let down. Still, for the price that you pay, you get a clean room, sometimes working wireless access, some food to get you going in the morning, and we felt safe there. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Would I stay there again? With the price of all the other hotels in the area so insanely high, I do believe that I would stay there again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry s Motel; City: Los Angeles California; Review: I recently had to take a trip to Los Angeles to attend a conference. The conference was in Downtown Los Angeles, so I thought it would be nice to stay local, so I could cut down on the driving traffic. All the downtown hotels and motels seem to have off-site parking, where they charge additional fees just to park your car. Jerry's Motel happened to be six blocks walking distance from where I needed to be, plus they had their own private parking lot on the premises, which I liked very much, plus their rate was such a bargain! Using the GPS in my car, the motel was easy to find, albeit the parking lot is very small. I arrived half an hour early, but they were very nice and let me check in early nonetheless. The room was small and cozy, but very clean- no weird odors, no mildew. The bathroom looked as if it had been recently renovated with its stone-tiled shower and modern fixtures. The bed was very comfortable and I had no problem falling asleep. Since the motel is located downtown, there is a fair amount of traffic. I had a Friday overnight stay and cars and buses were still driving by till late in the evening. But after that, the noise just died and all was quiet until morning. All in all, for the price, the security of your car, and the cleanliness of the accommodations, Jerry's Motel can't be beat! Next time I have another conference in the area, I'll be staying with them again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mirabelle Inn; City: Solvang California; Review: I recently took another trip to Solvang- a man can only dream about those fresh Mortensen's kringles for so long. This time, I decided to book my stay at the Mirabelle Inn. I've had an incredible experience eating at their restaurant in the past. I was wondering if the stay at the Inn would be able to match my dining experience. The Inn itself is absolutely beautiful. It's a four-story building, designed to look like a traditional Danish house. The lobby and restaurant are downstairs (along with one bedroom), while the rest of the rooms are scattered among the other floors, with the offices on the top floor. The inn is very clean with fresh flowers everywhere. Also downstairs, there is a sitting room where breakfast is served every morning and complimentary wine and snacks are served every afternoon. There is a small primitive (yet functional) elevator in the back of the inn that helps to get luggage up to the top floors. They have a small private parking lot in the rear of the inn- at first glance, it will seem that there is a shortage of parking spaces, but actually, there is plenty of space for everyone to park. There are intriguing pieces of artwork depicting characters out of children's books sprinkled throughout the building, such as Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella. The Inn feels more like a big beautiful house than a hotel, as it is warm, cozy and inviting- as upscale as it is, there is nothing pretentious about the Mirabelle Inn. I stayed on the third floor in Room Seven. For a B&B, it was spacious. The room doesn't really have a view, as it overlooks the backyards of surrounding neighbors. There were a few stains on the carpets and the windows in the bathroom looked pretty beat up (and could've used a new coat of paint). The room was clean and smelled fresh. The bed felt luxurious and was super-comfy! It felt like I was in my own house. The flatscreen TV was really small and a little tricky to navigate. (My computer monitor at home is the same size!) Although there is free wi-fi, the access point is so far away that the signal is weak and completely unreliable. I'm sure the signal would have been better on the first and second floors. The Inn should really consider installing a second AP or a repeater. Something that was really nice- the staff will bring you hot coffee or tea (at no charge) whenever you call them, day or night. Every afternoon, complimentary wine and appetizers are served in the sitting parlor. I enjoyed a few glasses of their house red and white wines, while snacking on fresh fruit, crackers and brie. In the mornings, they use the same room to serve breakfast. The breakfast was always fresh and delicious. Again, I had dinner at the restaurant. (Reservations are a must!) As expected, the food was impeccable! Every plate is made with loving care and is prepared to perfection! All-in-all, it was a fantastic place; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Cullinan s Guesthouse; City: Doolin The Burren County Clare; Review: Last minute we decided to stay in Doolin. Luckily this B&B had an opening for us. It was a great stay! Most comfortable bed we stayed in, CLEAN, and the breakfast was absolutely worth it and delicious. The popular pubs are within equal walking distance, and the wifi worked great. The owner, James, was so sweet to us. At night we sat on the patio and looked at the stars. Perfect! Thanks to the owners for having us!!! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Murphy s Townhouse; City: Killarney County Kerry; Review: Guesthouse was older but had a great location near all the pubs and restaurants. Parking was easy and across the street in a car park. Pretty clean. The location was a tad noisy as we got woken up in the middle of the night with a truck loading kegs. Friendly staff.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lantern Townhouse; City: Dingle Dingle Peninsula County Kerry; Review: Great location to pubs/restaurants! The staff was so sweet and kind. The bathroom was very modern. I would probably skip the breakfast though! It was fine, but I think we could have got a better breakfast elsewhere!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Clarence; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Had a great stay here. Room was clean and staff was so friendly. Breakfast was great! The staff stored our luggage for us until our room was ready and kindly brought it to our room when we arrived. We had a cute balcony that overlooked some of the city that was nice to have coffee on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blooming Wildflower Cottage; City: Dingle Dingle Peninsula County Kerry; Review: We booked this room for our anniversary and unfortunately had to go elsewhere. The pictures did not do it justice. The host was very kind and let us cancel but the pictures didn't represent what the cottage looked like. It was pretty clean looking though. Quite a walk to the pubs.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley; City: Clondalkin County Dublin; Review: Hotel was used for a wedding we stayed for. The bed felt like cardboard and the room was semi-clean. The walls were pretty marked up and the curtains were dirty. I simply would not stay again because the beds were so uncomfortable!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Sedona Arizona; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: We had a great stay at the courtyard sedona! Loved the view deck that they offer. It was a perfect place to have a glass of wine and take in all the red rock views. The fire pit is also a great addition for a chilly night. The pool is pretty standard, but clean and nice. The room was clean and the hotel in general seemed pretty new. We enjoyed our stay here! It was a short distance to get to the hiking areas!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton San Diego Resort Spa; City: San Diego California; Review: We stayed at the Hilton for 2 nights this month. The room was fairly clean but very dated. The hotel is extremely loud...you can hear everything next to you and above you. Had to call multiple times due to noise complaints by other rooms. The pool area is nice, as well as the bar. I would say it's not worth the steep nightly rate though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Boyz N the Hood (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Special Edition (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Sid & Nancy (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Red (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Playhouse: Vol. 2 (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pee-Wee's Playhouse: Vol. 1 (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Culina Bamboo Dish Rack, Fold-able, Compact Fold size 18"x 11"; Brand: Culina; Review: Awesome!! I love it! It was way larger than expected and very light... I ordered this with other items and the box came feeling very light. I was worried it was forgotten but it was there. Its very stylish and goes well with my kitchen decor. I have it sitting on a washable dish drying mat. I have always wanted one of these racks so I am happy I found this deal on amazon... It also was delivered rather fast. Two days before expected! Happy buyer!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BANBERRY DESIGNS I Thought of You with Love Today Brushed Metal Photo Ornament; Brand: BANBERRY DESIGNS; Review: i loved having this on my Christmas tree and look forward to it each year with a photo of my mom in it. although, i'm hanging it year round.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit Tanaka The Walking Dead Daryl Crossbow Soft Fleece Throw Blanket 46" x 60"; Brand: Rabbit Tanaka; Review: My boyfriend bought me this blanket for valentines day!!! I LOVE it!! So happy he got it for me! The image on the blanket is so amazing!!! Definitely money well spent!!! Thanks to my love!!! =D; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beebel Ivy Leaves 85Ft 12 Strands Artificial Fake Leaves Hanging Vines Plant Leaves Garland Home Garden Poison Ivy Costume; Brand: Beebel; Review: Worked out great for the arch I built for my wedding.... came with lots and I only needed 4 strands of vines.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmyHomie Artificial Sunflower Bouquet,7 Flowers Per Bunch, 2 Bunches Per Pack; Brand: AmyHomie; Review: Worked great.. my dad cut off the sunflowers so we could staple them to the arch I built for my wedding... looked amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Beyond the Rocks; Brand: Rudolph Valentino; Review: I'm glad this movie was found - glad it was restored - glad to have seen it - but wish I'd enjoyed it more... Considering I've seen so many silent movies, I was actually surprised to realize this was the first time I'd seen either a Rudolf Valentino OR a Gloria Swanson(silent) movie! That said, I found Rudolf Valentino good in this, and Gloria Swanson... well... pretty average. She wasn't terrible - but there are other actresses who were better... prettier... Was even surprised to see she was as stocky as she was. Not to sound shallow, but I watched the movie wondering "Why was she a star?" What drew people to Gloria Swanson, over some of the others? Studio press? The movie... The restoration is very impressive. There's one particular point in the movie (the shot of the train), where the film looks like it's disintegrating right before your eyes. Glad they kept this footage in (it only lasts a few seconds, so don't get alarmed), as it makes you realize just how fragile silent movies are. The contrast is crisp - the footage clear. Costumes are great. A lot of the acting is also very good. Gertrude Astor (played Morella) was wonderful, I thought. She was so good - in a minor role - that I looked her up on imdb.com to see what else she'd done. (I was amazed that she'd appeared in over 200 movies - with almost ALL of them appearing as "UNCREDITED".) I was sure she must've turned in some powerhouse performance somewhere along the way... The soundtrack... Glad an alternate soundtrack is included (one without the sound effects). The sound effects bothered me alot - but did not bother my partner at all. (In fact, he said he enjoyed the effects.) Problem with this (for me, anyway) is that - even though I'd rather see the movie without the effects - I don't think I want to sit through this movie a second time, to even hear the alternate soundtrack. Other pluses: Two other actors - Alec Francis & Robert Bolder - turn in nice performances. Bolder, especially, making a potentially laughable ending a touching one, instead. So... When is THE BIG PARADE ever coming out on DVD????????; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Earth VHS; Brand: Stepan Shkurat; Review: As a lover of silent movies, I really expected to be blown away by this movie (especially based on nearly everything I've read about it online). So, I was more than a bit surprised to find myself totally bored with this movie. More than boring, I actually found this movie painful to sit through. I've read about how progressive/inventive this movie is/was - and tried very hard to "get into it" for those reasons. But - in spite of some beautiful photography - the movie left me cold. Considering this movie comes as late as it did (for a silent movie), there were movies much more impressive in their acting, their camera work, etc., being done a decade earlier. (Check out some of the Swedish silents - going back to 1920, for instance. More primitive equipment in 1920, and better movie making.) Spent most of the time watching this, wondering "When is anything going to happen?!?" or "OK! Die, already!" (to the old man in the beginning of the movie... I honestly wanted to like this movie a lot (as I literally pray for our planet's survival) - but, I'm one of the minority who found this movie unimpressive and boring. Silent movie recommendations: The Big Parade, Sir Arne's Treasure, Volga Boatman, Erotikon, Sunrise, Faust - but not Earth.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sir Arne's Treasure; Brand: Erik Stocklassa; Review: Not sure why this particular silent movie hit me the way it did, but it hit me hard - with an ending that moved me to tears. The acting is far above the typical, for this era film. Even with the overly dramatic plot, the impressive acting keeps it from being melodramatic. The camera work is also excellent, capturing images that literally burn themselves into your memory banks - whether it's the emotional facial images, or the broader shots showing the interior/exterior sets/scenes. All of the camera work is noteworthy. Above all, though, this movie is carefully - and intelligently - crafted. Crafted in a way to (as I said before) move you to tears - without ever feeling manipulated. The movie ended - and the "emotional wave" inside me continued, long after the DVD player was turned off - something that only a well-crafted movie can do. I still think of the ending to this movie - the dramatic images, the aching you feel for the central character... The movie stays with you. DVD quality is great - clear & clean. The musical score is both haunting and beautiful - helping to build the movie to it's crescendo at the end. Never even having heard of this film, 'til about 4 weeks ago, it's instantly become one of my top 5 silent movies - 2nd to The Big Parade, and followed by The Volga Boatman. I totally recommend this movie - totally.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Il giovane Toscanini anglais; Brand: Franco Zeffirelli; Review: I've been intrigued by this movie for the past 20 yrs. Why was it never released (officially, here in the States)? I'd read how it had been booed, when it played the Cannes Film Festival, and immediately got yanked from distribution. I figured the movie must really have stunk - but that it would be released whenever the unfortunate day came when Elizabeth Taylor passed away. Well... that day came - and the movie still sits, locked away somewhere... I finally saw the movie - and much to my surprise... it did NOT stink(!)... Not a great film, by any means - but nothing to be ashamed of. No reason for it to have been booed. Elizabeth Taylor, in this - her final movie - is beautiful. (If only she had looked like this in A Little Night Music!) Her performance isn't necessarily consistent (within itself - or the other actors)... for instance, nearly everyone in the movie speaks with accents of some kind or another. Taylor is playing a Russian soprano - and yet, she's the only actor in the movie who doesn't seem to show any attempt at an accent (other than her normal slightly British/slightly American accent)... That part bothered me. BUT... as all Taylor fans know, in every movie (good or bad), the lady gives us at least one golden moment... and this movie has several truly golden moments. She is surprisingly good, lip-syncing opera(!) - who would've guessed?!? Her rehearsal scene (with the entire cast & orchestra) is wonderful. She is stunning, she lip-syncs great, and acts well. That scene is priceless. One reviewer on Amazon.com found it campy that Taylor seems so "out of it" or "dazed" during the Aida scene - but, there's a reason for it. The plot of the movie calls for it - and she does that scene beautifully, too. C. Thomas Howell is enjoyable to watch - nice acting, and nice looking, too. Sophie Ward is beautiful - subtle, delicate. Pat Heywood was also wonderful to watch. Major problem w. the movie is that not much really happens. It's a pretty film - with great classical music - and beautiful looking people in it. Regardless of the lack of plot/action, though, this movie didn't deserve to not be released. It's not a great movie - but it has merit, and we should be able to see it for what it is... (and, above all, appreciate Elizabeth Taylor's final film performance... glamour, right up to the end!); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Volga Boatman VHS; Brand: William Boyd; Review: First off, The Volga Boatman is one of my favorite silent movies. If you've never seen it, then you MUST see it, at some point in time - it is that good - but be prepared, if you decide to order THIS version of The Volga Boatman ("manufacture on demand" DVD-R)... I have this film on VHS, and have waited all these years for it to FINALLY come out on DVD. When I saw it listed on Amazon.com, I jumped at the chance of getting the DVD, and ordered it right away. The day it arrived, I immediately popped it into my DVD player, and it started up... silent. And, I mean SILENT(!)... I skipped ahead, and it was STILL silent... No sound at all... Yes, the movie is a "silent movie" - but there's supposed to be music playing in the background (it's there on the VHS version I have)... There is no musical score - none... The VHS copy I have has a beautiful soundtrack to play underneath the silent movie... Even one of the reviews here on Amazon mentions music (piano) - but the copy I received has nothing. It is COMPLETELY silent. I returned it, knowing full well someone must not have connected the audio link when making this DVD copy (as it's a "manufacture on demand" DVD), but the replacement copy I received is also without any sound at all - it is COMPLETELY silent. This is not the way to see this movie. Silent Era Films on Home Video lists this movie, describes this movie (MENTIONING THE SOUNDTRACK as being "canned music" - but it DOES say there's music!), shows a photo of the cover (same as the one Amazon shows), and even provides a link to Amazon.com, where someone can purchase the DVD. I tried twice - original order, and the replacement order - and both times... failure. Too bad, too - because this truly is a great movie. I guess I'll have to keep waiting 'til someone actually restores it, and re-releases it on DVD.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Cisco-Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster; Brand: Linksys; Review: Unfortunately I had to return this item because it appeared to be hardware version 5 (which means it is based on VxWorks operationg system, not linux), so is is not compatible with the alternative firmwares. That's why only four stars. The bottom line: highly expandable, very reliable router, but if you plan to use alternative firmware make sure you are not buying version 5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cisco-Linksys Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives NSLU2; Brand: Linksys; Review: I'm satisfied 100% with this small linux box. I have it running webserver, ftp server and serving as a samba file server hosting 2 USB hard drives. No problems at all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dual XDM6820 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Receiver; Brand: Dual Electronics; Review: I liked the unit. it is very well built, materials and workmanship are close to perfect, sound quality is also very good. at least more than enough for a car. Mp3 player is quite fast - it takes 2-3 seconds to recognize the disk. "Random play" is not really random - the sequence is always the same and very predictable. Controls are convinient, radio reception is also very good. The only issue which is VERY annoing - blue leds highhlighing push-buttons are EXTREMELY bright. there is no way to dim them or swith off. it's hard to drive at the night time with the unit on. I had to make a small black paper cover for it to get rid of this bright light:); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac (Black); Brand: Logitech; Review: Use it with my macbook pro instead of built-in i-sight. Sensitivity: Very good: when isight shows black screen, vision pro shows dark but legible and sharp picture. No visible noise either. White balance: Tends to be yellowish under low light condition; othewise accurate. Compatibility and drivers: No CD included :) just plug and play. All features implemented in hardware, unlike Pro9000. Autofocus: Focuses in about 1-2 second max most of the time. very precise. Overall: Much better than isight. Would buy again? Definately plan to order two more for parents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dayton Audio DTA-1 Class T Digital AC/DC Amplifier 15 WPC; Brand: Dayton Audio; Review: I have this amplifier (in fact, no-name version of it which is exact same except silver in color which I bought online for $5 few years back) While I agree that it is decent amplifier (for $5, not $50 though!) please note that it is based on TA2024 chip. Google the datasheet and please be aware of the amount of harmonic distortions + noise it generates (and I quote datasheet here): 0.04% THD+N @ 9W, 4 0.18% IHF-IM @ 1W, 4 11W @ 4, 0.1% THD+N 6W @ 8, 0.1% THD+N High Power 15W @ 4, 10% THD+N 10W @ 8, 10% THD+N These are naked facts, and the rave reviews that it's getting from audiophiles I believe are very subjective and influenced by price. Expensive - must be good!. Another little complaint - be aware that the volume control is cheap variable resistor that wears out very quickly and then you have to struggle to get output in both channels instead of crackle and dropouts. Fortunately it is intalled onto a daughtercard and connects to mainboard by a ribbon cable with a connector. I removed it and shorted the corresponding pins to simulate max volume. (and change volume at the signal source instead) Bottom line - Not-bad amplifier for up to 5 watts per-channel, in no way justifies the current cost of $50.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midland - GXT1000VP4, 50 Channel GMRS Two-Way Radio - Up to 36 Mile Range Walkie Talkie, 142 Privacy Codes,; Brand: Midland; Review: This is a misleading and poorly engineered product. Allow me to explain. Preface. If you are looking for the legal way to communicate with more or less decent range you have very few options. 1. FRS does not require a license but is limited to 500mA (as of today; FCC is implementing changes to allow up to 2W of power on all current FRS channels, including those shared with GMRS). 2. MURS - it's VHF, also unlicensed, with 2W power limit. There are very few MURS certified radios on the market and VHF may present other issues with range. 3. GMRS. You need to get a license from FCC for the modest fee and then you can transmit up to 50 watts on simplex and repeater GMRS channels. You also need GMRS type-approved radio to use these channels legally. So it seems GMRS is the obvious way to go. Here where the problem begins. There are very few high power (>4W) handheld GMRS approved handheld radios on the market (and none that support repeater frequencies). There were a few high quality commercial Part 90 radios that were also certified for 95a (GMRS) but those are discontinued long time ago. The product in question is one of the few ones that produces honest 5 watts - confirmed on FCC web site by looking up FCC ID and relevant lab measurement reports. Sounds great on paper. So after much research and digging through FCC filings and test data I bough it. My experience. 1. Setup of the privacy codes on the first 22 channels is simple enough. What are the rest of the advertised 50 channels there is no description, but you can find discussion online: Apparently these are the same frequencies (have to be - there are only so many GMRS/FRS frequencies allocated) with pre-set privacy codes. No word about what codes and what frequencies in the user manual. It's a gimmick feature to show "more channels" than the competitors and likely those will work with other Midland radios out of the box. I don't like such marketing stunts - but whatever. Not a big deal. 2. Receiver is very noisy. Much noisier than my other commercial handheld's one. This will limit useful range by raising noise floor. Not good. 3. Radio seems to indeed transmit 5 watts with fairly decent range (comparable with that of my other real part 90 5W transceiver). But only when using included battery pack. This is crucial "but" never mentioned anywhere. The battery pack is 5 NiMH AAA rechargeables sealed together. (Note - 5, not 4). Unfortunately the capacity of the pack is 700mAh and according to my measurements the radio consumes average of 42 mA in standby with display off. This makes it only last for 16 hours if you don't transmit (it lasted only 8 hours in my test). Not much at all. What makes it worse - charge time is 12 hours (charging current was well under 150mA). And no, you cannot charge (spare) battery pack while using the other one - it must; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Motorola Talkabout T400 Rechargeable Two-Way Radio Pair (Yellow); Brand: Motorola Solutions; Review: Unacceptably poor voice quality, borderline unusable. Receiver overloads easily if stronger signal is present nearby. Manual mentions not to use at close distance -- so yeah, they are fully aware that the receiver quality is not adequate to put it mildly. At a distance (few tens to hundred feet) -- received voice stutters and varies in volume at random and abruptly - very hard to listen and discern what's being said. Proper (part 90) receiver sitting nearby receives slightly better -- which means that not only receiver is crap but also transmitter. I have attempted a simple experiment transmitting and receiving with commercial Part 90 handheld (lets call it HT) and these units. Results: Transmit on HT, receive on HT -> loud and clear Transmit of T460, receive on HT -> muffled and garbled, jumps in volume Transmit on T460, receive on T460 -> muffled, garbled, stuttering and volume jumps up and down Transmit on HT, receive on T460 -> quite loud crackling noise mixed in to speech, muffled Basically whenever T460 is involved communication quality degrades significantly. I bough these radios after being disappointed by Midland's design decisions WRT battery life management - but those at least worked properly - loud and clear sound, adequate power, no issues with receiver overload (even being were 5W units), etc. -- battery life was my only concern. These on the other hand are not even close. Plain unusable. Did not expect such low quality product from Motorola, especially since they now design and manufacture these units themselves.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: VJJB Bluetooth Headphones,True TWS K2 Mini Twins Stereo Wireless Earbuds,Mini Cordfree Invisible Earphones Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Headsets with Portable Charging; Brand: VJJB; Review: 1. audio noticeably lags for about 200 ms when using bluetooth (I have Broadcom based chipset). This is deal breaker and makes this headset unusable for anything besides music listening and voice calls. (i.e. no movie watching - lag will drive you mad, nor gaming - which it is advertised for) 2. Volume control buttons do not work. 3. Cups rotate a few degrees only - attempting to adjust them tears out the cable. 4. Shape and angle of the cups is not ergonomic at all - they feel unnatural and still exert too much pressure on the head. (yes I checked right versus left and this is not the first headphones I used in my life). Could not wear them for more than a few minutes. 5. Microphone works kind-of OK. TLDR: Unusable for movies and/or games due to audio lag in wireless mode. Uncomfortable and too rigid. Maybe be OK for short phone calls or music listening.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HGST Deskstar NAS 3.5-Inch 4TB 7200RPM SATA III 64MB Cache Internal Hard Drive Kit (0S03664); Brand: HGST; Review: Installed four of these into Synology DS916+. Bought them based on BackBlaze reports and brand reputation for reliability. Work well, no bad sectors on any of those, but heads movements are very loud. Much louder than e.g. WD MyBook type of devices. But then, the intent for these disks are not to be quite by rather work reliably in an array and withstand vibration from nearby disks so that is not a concern.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WT-AF-5v10w 802.3af PoE Splitter with 5 Volts; Brand: WiFi-Texas; Review: Powering 24/7 Raspberry PI 3 (which is sensitive to power quality) for over two months now. No issues whatsoever. The adapter stays cold (efficient converter) and output is clean (I had random restarts with lesser quality supplies). The splitter is plugged in into UniFi 8 port 60W switch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WS-PoE-12v-kit Passive PoE 12 volt power extension for Foscam or any 12 volt camera, via Power over; Brand: WiFi-Texas; Review: Works as advertised: does not heat up - means the voltage converter is properly designed and implemented and provides clean output - I'm powering a rather picky VoIP equipment with it for more than a month now (via UniFi 8-port 60W switch) and I'm not aware of any issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2PK Onirii Compatible Epson Labelworks Label Tape Cartridge LW-300 LW-400 LW-500 LW-600; Brand: Onirii; Review: Excellent labels. I think I like them better than OEM ones - easier to remove after a while (Epson one separates leaving glue on the object that is very hard to remove). However that does not compromise the adhesion - never had any issues with them and I have used up one cartridge by now. If anything - it's easier to peel the backing due to it being a bit thicker. I'm buying these from now on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sony VPLHW45ES 1080p 3D SXRD Home Theater/Gaming Projector; Brand: Sony; Review: Absolutely love this projector - it exceeded all expectations: 1. It's brighter than expected ( I have to actually turn down the brightness, even during the day) 2. it's quieter than expected (I can hear hard drives in my media center, not the projector's fan - unbelievable!) 3. It has two HDMI inputs and properly designed remote that does not infuriates the user with ridiculous design - the functionality is well thought out and is enjoyable to use. Cons: I'd like to have audio out port - but that is solved by $10 HDMI splitter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: C&E High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet Supports 3D and Audio Return 6 Feet, CNE41075; Brand: C&E; Review: The cable is somewhat stiff, and given short length this makes it a bit uncomfortable - it should have been softer. Does the job though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD 120GB SDSSDEXT-120G-G25; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Im running Windows off of it on an iMac for quite a while now, both in Parallejs and natively. Excellent performance and reliability so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 3.5mm Male to Female Stereo Audio Cable - 6 Feet (1.83 Meters); Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Great quality and price. Flexible, does not stink like cheap plastic/vynil/rubber; connects snugly and looks nice too. Properly shelled. Very happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WD Red 8TB NAS Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5 Inch; Brand: Western Digital; Review: Bought it to free up space on the system SSD and to store large, rarely changing, and sequentially accessed content - such as Steam games and video files. Was choosing the drive by sequential read performance and noise level, mostly the latter. This drive is from the RED series which is beneficial for many other reasons, including how it handles bad blocks. This drive noise level generated should be 21dBa at idle and 22 dBa during seek, according to WD data sheet. Practically I can't hear it at all when in an Antec PC case. Sequential write speeds measure 150Mb/s on the outer sectors and about 89Mb/s on the inter sector.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ableconn PEXM2-SSD M.2 NGFF PCIe SSD to PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Adapter Card - Support M.2 PCIe; Brand: Ableconn; Review: Does the job. Works fine. Fits well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toshiba OCZ RD400 Series Solid State Drive PCIe NVMe M.2 256GB & Add in Card (RVD400-M22280-256G-A); Brand: Toshiba OCZ; Review: Works as advertised, runs a bit hot - provide adequate ventilation. Useful features in accompanying management software; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Corn Snake Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathy Love Page; Review: My family is in the market for a "Corn." We are actually looking to purchase one from the author of the book. It is very descriptive and detailed. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is because we've never owned a snake and I think a check-list on what is recommended to buy before your snake arrives should've been included, along with how often to clean the aquarium and exactly how to clean it (just scoop out individual messes, or the whole she-bang). Anyway. It's excellent and informative and highly recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tie Your Shoes: Rocket Style/Bunny Ears; Author: IKids; Review: I like the book idea, but the directions are weird. It's a good book to proactice after children are shown an easier way to tie their shoes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Panic Virus: The True Story Behind the Vaccine-Autism Controversy; Author: Visit Amazon's Seth Mnookin Page; Review: Seth Mnookin has written the book that I wish I had the time to have written myself. As a parent, I am dismayed by the amount of parents who don't want to vaccinate their children, and then tell me I shouldn't worry because mine are vaccinated. I try to explain herd immunity, and that (more importantly) and it has NEVER been proven that vaccines cause autism. However, the only thing that seems to stick in their heads in Andrew Wakefield's claim from 1998. I love Mnookin's writing-style inserted with bits of humor. I think this should be required reading for everyone (good luck on that one). I was just watching a ballgame on TV the other day, and it was for autism awareness with proceeds going to Autism Speaks, which basically started legit, but is now on the blame-vaccines-bandwagon. I was really buummed about that as I would have rather the money gone to finding out what really causes autism and how to treat it. I have this book high-lighted and ear-marked all over (for anyone who wants to attempt to make an argument about vaccines causing autism). The topic is covered in-depth, and Mnookin gives the reader the information that Jenny McCarthy, Dr. Oz, Wakefield, etc., try to say is gospel. Don't hesitate...buy it. If you're a believer in the vaccines-cause-autism theory, then Buy IT and schedule to be on Larry King with Seth Mnookin. I'd love to see that show!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Is Not My Hat; Author: Visit Amazon's Jon Klassen Page; Review: So, someone said the book was dark or whatever. Oh, please. You really don't know what happens at the end. It can lead to a humorous class/family/bedtime discussion. PLUS, hellooooooo "food chain." Society has gone to garbage. Too much coddling and sugar-coating. I guess it's not OK for Little Bunny Foo-Foo to BOP and field mice on the head either? Too violent? Sigh. Cute book. Cute illustrations. My sons ages 6-10 all enjoy it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Child, Water; Author: Stephen Cowan MD FAAP; Review: As far as I'm concerned everyone has some form amount of ADHD, that's what the description of the diganosis would lead me to believe. One thing the author mentions, which should really speak to parents who medicate their children, is that you wouldn't treat a fever for the rest of your life without looking into what's causing it, right? Why would anyone give their child stimulants for the rest of their lives? As a person with narcolepsy I have to take stimulants to stay awake/function normally. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy and the reason why is that if you try to come off of them it is a horrible detox experience. I thought one weekened I'd take a break from them. HUGE mistake. Trust me parents, you do not want your children physiologically dependent on the types of drugs that are used to treat ADHD in children. I actually purchased 2 more copies of this book to give to two of my sons' teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. my children aren't diagnosed with ADHD, but their teachers deal with sooo many different children everyday. The only issue I have with this book and what the author suggests is that a lot of "treatment" involves a more Eastern medicine approach. If, for example, acupuncture was suggested, not many people can afford that. Or, if some dietary changes are suggested, not everyone can afford organic foods or have access to them. Things like that. It's still a wonderful and insightful book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Ghost Rescue; Author: Visit Amazon's Eva Ibbotson Page; Review: It wasn't scary although some of the descriptions of the ghosts were rather gory. I read it with my kids. They enjoyed it. I have a 6 y/o also, but definitely felt the content wasn't age appropriate for him to hear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culture Shock! USA: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette; Author: Esther Wanning; Review: Before I read "Culture Shock! USA," I read "Culture Shock! Germany" because I am hosting a foreign exchange student from Germany and wanted to understand more about where he is coming from. So, I then read this book. It is NOT an accurate representation of our beautiful country. Some of the small social nuances ring slightly familiar, but as a generalization this is an awful book. As I was read this book, I thought that this sounds like it was written by a total leftist hippie freak. I googled Ester Wanning and Viola! she is a psychotherapist in San Francisco, CA. Oy. I'm sure it would be possible for the publisher to find someone with more moderate views of our country, and I'm not sure how Wanning was the "chose one." Garbage. by the way, the Germany version was written by a man who was not from Germany, but moved to Germany (from the U.K perhaps??) and was able to give reason why a foreigner would experience Culture Shock.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: How to Be Successful in Your First Year of Teaching High; Author: Anne Kocsis; Review: I tried to read this book written by a teacher with a degree in English, but my grammar angst was making it difficult to look past the mistakes and take in all the content. I have not completed the book, yet, but I'll list just a few examples in case the author reads reviews: Page 26 (Guest Teacher Program, line eight)"If you decide you want to a full-time teacher..." YES, the word "be" is missing. Page 72 (regarding cover letters, line four) "It s not recommended..." There is a space between "it" and "s" so this should be either "it's" or "it is." Page 134 (regarding lesson plans, #5) This is, word-for-word, the last sentence in the section: "If you have 30 students in every class and have seven periods of different students every day, it may take a longer. Do what you can.c ,0" I'm guessing the author meant "a lot longer." And, I'm not sure what the "...can.c ,0" is all about. Page 149 The second sentence of the second bullet reads: "Be sure that any assignments in this area should only form a very should be a small percentage of the overall grade." Say what? This book was never proofread, and one of the things you are taught in English is PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD! I will not proofread my review, so I'm sorry if I'm pointing out mistakes when I probably have a few here. And I merely scanned the book, so I'm sure there are plenty of mistakes that I missed. Also, I'm only on page 155 and there are 272 pages if you do not count the bibliography. I'm giving this book three stars because I believe the content was adequate, but for a book about teaching, especially written by someone with a degree in English (like me), I am appalled by the lack of proofreading and editing. These are the very things teachers are supposed to teach!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Journey to a Different Dimension: An Adventure in the World of Minecraft; Author: Stan Schatt; Review: Lordy, I read this book with my 6, 9, and 11 year-old sons who are Minecraft freaks. I think there are errors on every page. At times I had to re-read to try to make sense of it all. For example: "falling" instead of "fallen," "it" instead of "pit." The author tells the story in third person, but in one sentence he uses "we" in the narrative. Who is telling the story now??? There are weird sentences that should be that if they were correct (<- like that). There are missing quotation marks. My 11 y/o spotted these mistakes, so I'm not sure why someone DID NOT PROOFREAD this. Proofreading is English 101. The story was well-liked by the kids. So, if you can get past the grammatical errors and hope that your child disregards them and knows they are not acceptable, then buy it. I would've given it five-star, but sheesh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rocker Boys; Author: Visit Amazon's Bobbie Brown Page; Review: I'm the same age as Bobbie, and while she was being the video vixen, I was dating a wannabe rockstar that had massive hots for her. Fast-forward 20 or so years later, and I was curious to see what this woman--who had been such a thorn in my side--was up to these days (plus I saw "Ex-Wives..." on TV). I used to think I wanted to be line her..,with all my rocker boyfriends, but as I read her story, I felt so awful for the bad hand she was dealt time and time again. Her memoir is a no-holds barred look into life in the fast lane. Very raw and edgy, and funny. On a different note, wish I knew who the evil man was towards the end of the book. I hope this book brings some normalcy back to her and Taylarr's lives. Whether one was into the hair band scene or not, it's inspiring to know that someone from such humble beginnings made a name for herself, hit rock bottom, then was able to dust herself off and start over again. I'm a sap, I guess. But, as a southerner, I just wanna say, "Bless her heart." Two thumbs and a Leo up. (wink, wink); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship; Author: Visit Amazon's Shari Y. Manning Page; Review: OK. I started reading this book, then eventually just skimmed through the rest. I was immediately was put off by some of the general characteristics that the author states people with BPD have: they are very sensitive (so are highly-sensitive people), they have some bad feelings toward other family members (who doesn't?), they tend to really have a soft spot for children and animals. Wait, what??? I'd be concerned if people didn't have a soft spot for children or animals (not PETA-sensitive, but likes animals). Like statistics, someone could read this and think "Aha! I have BPD!" or "AHA! I knew he had a serious mental problem." Some people might be alcoholics and exhibit some of the BPD character traits, but being an alcoholic does't mean you are BPD. I think this term is thrown around way too much. You either have a personality disorder or you don't. It's like being a "little bit pregnant." I didn't even finish reading it. I feel bad for the people who have some bad days and crazy stuff going on in their lives and end up reading this and thinking they are nut jobs. I also feel bad for the people whose family members bought this and think "Wow! This person IS crazy because I haven't done anything wrong for him to be such a jerk. He MUST be mental." Read specific books...this dx is too much of a hodge podge.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mario Kart 8: Prima Official Game Guide; Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Musa Page; Review: The kiddos always find these Prima guides helpful and fun to read. They contain great tips (but not cheats) and show all the unlockables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robot Building for Beginners, 2nd Edition (Technology in Action); Author: Visit Amazon's David Cook Page; Review: I bought this "beginner" book for my ten year old robot-enthusiast. It is a textbook. No age range was mentioned like other books I looked at. In my opinion, most people get into robotics when they are younger. Anyway, I'll give it to him after we go through some "real" beginner books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Strong, Sensitive Boy; Author: Visit Amazon's Ted Zeff Page; Review: My son is an HSB, or tender-hearted, and has difficulty in school dealing with perceived unfairness, etc (3rd grade). I have the HSC and HSP books, so I bought ths one as well. It was good until page 12 when the obviously, leftist liberal author, wrote: "By emulating the worst characteristics of non-highly sensitive men, the values of the military and political leaders in the 20th century have led to more than 100 million people being killed in wars...non-HSP male executives of major corporations have severely damaged the planet with indiscriminate oil drilling, clear-cutting of forests, and polluting the environment. Our only hope for the planet is for all males to be more sensitive..." The author cites Tolle, another Bay Area left-wing whacko. I'm an HSP and am dismayed that someone would put their political beliefs into a book on a topic that is not political. Not everyone feels the same way as Zeff, and he, the expert, should know this. At this point I can't take the author seriously. PS: the editor missed a spot on page xii of the forward.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Harris Page; Review: What an awesome book! Dan Harris has a writing style that is real, funny and real funny. I knew nothing about meditation except that I heard about some of its benefits. Dan takes along on his journey of anxiety, wee bit of drug use, the nagging self-talk we have, therapy, discovery of mediation and, what I found to be the most hilarious, his first visit to meditation retreat. So many book talk about how to mediate, but he gets into the guts of it...lwith answering/aski questions like a newbie such as myself would If you are reading this Dan: If you go bald, you always can write--you should anyway. I'm so glad I made a a note to buy this book about a year ago when I saw you plugging it on TV. It seriously was a game-changer for me. I'm the starfish you helped.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking,; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Schwake Page; Review: i wanted something for my three sons to do a couple times per month over the summer, but it's too technical, I suppose. I'm not an artist or a teacher do I don't want to spend a ton of money on materials I will only use once or twice. I think it would be a great book for art teachers to use when planning lessons, etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Salzberg Page; Review: unfortunately I purchased the Kindle version. The audio content was suppose to be streaming or downloadable from the Workman website. There were three meditations on there, but none of them were the audios from the book version. If someone from publisher knows anything about this and will reply with updated info, that would be greatly appreciated. The link in the Kindle version is also inaccurate as it doesn't exist. I had to find the content myself. If I am able to stream or download the correct content I will update my review.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Neptune Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Polly Holyoke Page; Review: My 12 year-old son loved it and just knows there will be a sequel. Maybe there already is one--I'll check.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: KidKraft Farmhouse Table & 4 Chair Set - Natural; Brand: KidKraft; Review: Wood will dent but kids will be kids; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Metalcraft TSH1 Taco Holders, Silver, 4-Inches Wide; Brand: American Metalcraft; Review: Sits perfect on smaller plates. Flips for holding either 2 or 3 tacos. Display is great when presenting food; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fish Spatula - AdeptChef Stainless Steel, Slotted Turner - Thin-Edged Design Ideal For Turning & Flipping To Enhance Frying; Brand: AdeptChef; Review: Love it. Used for flipping everything. A staple in a kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 12.5 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Handle - Utopia Kitchen; Brand: Utopia Kitchen; Review: Arrived seasoned. Cooks evenly. Easy maintenance. I season the pan every other week to keep it cooking great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patty Both Set of 3 Stainless Steel Ashtray 3 Size (Small/Medium/Large).; Brand: Patty Both; Review: 3 sizes, thin but good steel. Lightweight but doesn't blow away in wind (even strong wind); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Ryokan Murayama; City: Takayama Gifu Prefecture Tokai Chubu; Review: I have stayed here twice - once alone and once with family. Very hospitable and very spacious rooms. When we stayed as a family, we had three largish tatami rooms in our suite - it was like entering the set of some samurai movie. There was a beautiful view of the snow covered Japanese Alps to the east. The food is very good but there is so much of it that you may wish to consider only having their meals for the first night and first breakfast - then trying out places in town on the second night. The ryokan is a 15-20 minute walk out of town. They will collect you from and deliver you to the station in their bus. The Hida folk village is just 5 minutes walk from the ryokan at it is a good way to spend the afternoon if you happen to arrive in Takayama around lunchtime. The communal bath is perhaps a little on the small side but each time I have stayed there it has not been crowded. Free WiFi.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Gracery Ginza; City: Ginza Chuo Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: The location is excellent, being only a few steps away from Ginza's main thoroughfare, Chuo Dori. However, understandably for a mid-range hotel in such a location, the rooms are a little on the tight side. Also it was difficult to keep the room cool. All things considered it was fairly good value and I might consider staying again. If you stay here and have time, have a bit to eat and a few jugs of beer at the Sapporo Ginza Lion Bar round on Chuo Dori. Get breakfast at the Cafe Doutor up at the cross roads diagonally opposite Mitsukoshi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Village Kyoto; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: This place has some features of a ryokan (tatami rooms, communal bath) but is essentially a relatively low cost modern place. Good option for a family room and a very good communal bath room (big bath and nice washing areas). Actually I would say that the big communal bath is one of the big pluses of this place. Breakfast is normally included but I'm afraid is uninspiring. There is a laundry room which is nice to have if you object to typical hotel laundry rates. The surrounding area has little to offer except that across the road is a little private railway station where you can get ride to Arashiyama (one of Kyoto's highlights). There is also a nearby subway station which is just 2 or 3 stops away from the very centre of Kyoto.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Monterey Ginza; City: Chuo Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: The hotel is located two minutes' walk from Ginza's main thoroughfare, Chuo Dori and is also within walking distance of three subway stations: Ginza, Higashi Ginza and Ginza-Itchome (this last one is the closest). Also no more than a 10 minute walk from Yurakucho Station which is on the JR Yamanote Line (loop line). So there are plenty of department stores, convenience stores and places to eat nearby (of course, this being Ginza, the department stores are on the expensive side). Though travelling alone, I had a basic double room which was very comfortable, clean and smart. The staff were helpful at the front desk. I did not eat in the hotel simply because there are so many other options nearby. I had breakfast at the Doutor coffee shop one minute's walk away and visible from the hotel entrance. I have stayed at this hotel chain once previously and had a similarly comfortable experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: Smart and comfortable hotel by the airport and with a terrific view of the Boston skyline. Nice eating out area at night. Fairly good food and selection of wine, beer and ales. The nearby water taxi to downtown Boston is convenient and enjoyable. Have stayed here several times now both on business and for pleasure (having flown into Boston en route to New England.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Tokyo; City: Akasaka Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: Have stayed several times this year and I have come to feel very at home here with no cause for complaint at all. Delightful staff and beautiful rooms with huge bathrooms and wonderful views. On a clear day and in the right direction you will see Mt Fuji in the morning or perhaps the port of Yokohama. The location in Roppongi can be a bit of a turn-off if you don't like Roppongi (I don't particularly) but there are plenty of good eateries and drinkeries if you walk down in the other direction to Akasaka. Charming Japanese garden just across the road from the taxi stand area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Conrad Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: Well located within the Pacific Place complex and its various posh shops and eateries as well as easy access to Admiralty MTR and various covered walkways to key buildings in the area. Plush rooms here but in the two or three stays I've had here I have had (i) a supposedly non-smoking room which smelled of cigar smoke; and (ii) a slightly smelly bathroom ( I think a plumbing issue rather than a cleaning issue ). I prefer the Shangri-La nearby, although the Conrad tends to be cheaper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba; City: Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: This was our second stay in this hotel. We picked it again due to its unusual bayside location, fairly reasonable rates (by Tokyo standards) and ability to provide an extra bed for a child. (We had tow children in the room with us and they took turns to use the 3rd bed). The bathroom was very spacious, incorporating a separate 'wet' bathroom. I got the impression their style of service was a bit odd - a girl in reception almost physically restrained me from taking our own luggage upstairs, apparently thinking it more appropriate that we wait indefinitely for porter assistance when all we wanted to do was settle into the room as soon as possible after our long journey. We had to wait 10 minutes or so in order to get a table for breakfast. We went for a al carte rather than the breakfast buffet - this was a mistake as our a la carte choice was fairly poor value with stingy portions as if to punish us for not taking the buffet. As for the location, it affords a spectacular view of the Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow Bridge but this comes at a price of being harder to reach various other areas of Tokyo - you normally end up having first to take the Yurikamome monorail to Shimbashi as the first step of any journey within Tokyo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Miyako Kyoto; City: Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Kinki; Review: I was familiar with the Westin in Tokyo and went to the Westin Miyako in Kyoto expecting a similar standard of comfort. However, the room was relatively small and most of the decor looked like it was getting on for 20 years old. Admittedly the bathroom had been done up very recenty and was very smart, albeit rather cramped. Overall I would expect more comfort given the price we were paying, although it has to be said that Kyoto hotels are generally very expensive (we have stayed in several over the years). We did not eat in the hotel as I was not prepared to spend another arm and a leg above what we were paying for the room. One of the big plus points about the hotel is its near perfect position for exploring the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. On one day you could walk along the philospher's path to Ginkakuji and on another day you could walk south to Sannenzaka and Kiyomizudera. There is also a shuttle bus which can take you to the city centre and to the main railway station. Meanwhile there is a subway stop just a few yards from the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Conrad New York; City: New York City New York; Review: I've stayed in a couple of other Conrads - in Hong Kong and Tokyo - and had fairly high expectations. I was rather disappointed. It did not have quite the smart feel in terms of decor as other Conrads I have visited. More importantly, the housekeeping service was a bit random - a few times in my week's stay failing to replace bathroom amenities, laundry bag and even tissues. The breakfast is a la carte with no buffet option, which is not ideal if you are in a hurry. However, I enjoyed the room service breakfast, which was delivered promptly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Karma Royal Sanur; City: Sanur Denpasar Bali; Review: We traded some RCI points to stay here for a week. I do not recall ever having the pleasure of being looked after by such charming and friendly staff, whether the restaurant staff, tour guides, or anyone else. A possible drawback is the location, by a busy bypass and without its own beachfront, but somehow this small resort still manages to provide a tranquil environment in which to relax, read and sunbathe while taking the occasional dip in the small but pretty Balinese style pool. We ate very frequently in the restaurant, enjoying breakfast lunch and dinner and the menu choice covers a wide variety of Indonesian, other Asian and western cuisine, together with a good choice of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, including cocktails. The resort will provide a car and driver for a day at reasonable cost to take you to various sites of interest around the island. We took advantage of this twice and were looked after very well by guides whose company was a great pleasure. Balinese dancers and musicians came to provide some entertainment one evening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Shanghai Pudong; City: Shanghai; Review: Stayed for 2 days on business and was immediately struck by the new and luxurious feel of the bedroom up on the 46th floor. Large bathroom with separate bath and shower and double washbasins, useful touches such as international adapters built into the power sockets. There is a great rooftop bar up on the top floor (56th or 58th, can't quite recall). There were, however, a couple of disappointing aspects of service. I had to call twice to get the TV fixed (and when I called the second time, the responder clearly did not feel that having to call twice was something to apologise about). Also the room service breakfast, especially the Chinese one, was disappointing - unimpressive dim sum basket, no soy sauce provided to accompany dim sum and congee, and they charged me extra to have breakfast tea instead of Chinese tea and did not provide a pot of hot water with which to dilute the tea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Andaz London Liverpool Street; City: London England; Review: Right in the middle of London's 'old' financial district and within a few metres of a subway station, I picked this hotel on the basis of location. But I was pleasantly surprised by the service level, including fast check-in and checkout, laundry service and really nice room service breakfast. My room did not have a proper view as it faced inwards to a sort of atrium area but this had the benefit of less street noise, very welcome in a jet-lagged context. Very attentive staff - they tried very hard to sort out an issue with internet connection which turned out to be due to the fact my company had changed some proxy settings on my company laptop. Only downside I recall is that the plumbing is quite noisy - you hear when adjacent rooms flush - and some noise from the corridor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel; City: Macau; Review: This hotel is vast and is inspired by the palaces of Venice. Like Las Vegas hotels it has casino areas within it. At any time there seem to be a few thousand people at the gambling tables. Within the same building area there is a huge shopping mall together with a wide selection of restaurants and also a food court. If you want to gamble or shop 'til you drop then this place offers plenty of scope. The decor is incredible in terms of scale and the effort and expense put into it but the result is something which is amazing rather than tasteful. The suites are huge, with a spacious bathroom and a sitting area on a separate level from the bed. I was delighted with my dim sum room service breakfast - it came right on the dot at 7am, which impressed me particularly as that morning must have been an especially busy one due to a boxing match being held that morning downstairs in the Cotai arena.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: I had stayed here several times many years ago with my wife and young children. Since then it has been refurbished and I think in the process it has lost some of its quintessential grand old Hong Kong character. The rooms are luxurious to be sure, with a wet-room style shower but the layout is rather odd, lacking an overall enclosed bathroom area. At the end of a long day I was looking forward to wonton noodle soup but was told that they had run out of the right sort of noodle and I would have to choose between two types of rice noodle. Sorry, but I think when you are running a Chinese restaurant in this class of hotel you ought to keep a decent supply of noodles in stock.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Beijing Wangfujing; City: Beijing; Review: We were delighted with this hotel, which suited our four night visit to Beijing perfectly. I felt the overall quality was more akin to a Conrad than to other Hiltons I have visited. It is in the Wangfujing shopping area and hence within walking distance of a subway station. You can even walk to Tiananmen square and the Forbidden City in about 20 minutes. The shopping mall visible from the main entrance offers various casual eateries. However, we really enjoyed the hotel's own Chinese restaurant, Chynna, which offers a wide selection of dishes most of which seem to be traditional northern Chinese cuisine but often presented in a novel modern style. The room was spacious, elegant and well-equipped and we were provided with interconnecting rooms as we were travelling with two children. Most of all I have fond memories of the friendly and helpful staff throughout the hotel, but especially in the ground floor bar/cafe area. The concierge desk were helpful in advising on sightseeing practicalities and organised a car to the Great Wall.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karma Royal Candidasa; City: Candidasa Karangasem Bali; Review: Located far up the coast to the north east of the island this place is nearly two hours from the airport and thus away from the hustle and bustle of many popular resort areas. Thus it is well suited to quiet relaxation rather than energetic excitement. That said, there seem to be various options for watersports and boat-trips. The rooms are clean, tidy, well-equipped but not luxurious. The pool is fine for a quick dip to cool off but is not large enough for much exercise. Strong points of this place include the food, which was consistently excellent, whether local or western, and the friendliness of the staff. Note that the nearby beach is of black volcanic sand but there is a white sand beach about 15 minutes' drive up the coast. Unfortunately quite a bit of litter in the sea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Plantronics M214C Headset with Adjustable Volume; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Works as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dell Latitude E-Port Plus Replicator PR02X With 130W PA-4E AC Adapter; Brand: Dell; Review: does the job but no HDMI connection.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jawbone ERA Headset - Midnight - Retail Packaging (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Jawbone; Review: This product is awesome; I use it everyday in the car and on the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valley Enterprises® 1' 3.5mm Male Right Angle to 3.5mm Female Gold Stereo Audio Cable; Brand: Valley Enterprises; Review: works well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPearl 16-inch Soft Neoprene Sleeve Case for MacBook & UltraBook laptop (built-in external pocket) (BLACK); Brand: iPearl; Review: Good Product; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samsung USB 2.0 Ultra Portable External DVD Writer Model SE-218CB/RSBS; Brand: Samsung; Review: Works perfectly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens + Deluxe Accessory Bundle; Brand: Canon; Review: This product is awesome!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Philips SLE3400FN/27 Notebook Sleeve 14.1-Inch with Heat Protect; Brand: Philips; Review: Good Product; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Photive PH-BTE70 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds. Sweatproof Secure Fit Headphones for Running, Gym, Exercise. 8 Hour Battery; Brand: Photive; Review: Excellent choice; these are superb! They fit great and last about six hours on a full charge. They beat a pair of Beats hands down..At this pice you have five pair compared to a pair of beats.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TREBLAB XR500 Bluetooth Headphones, Best Wireless Earbuds for Sports, Running or Gym Workout. 2018 Updated Version. IPX7 Waterproof,; Brand: Treblab; Review: Great sound! It took a while to get use to the flexible band around the ear... Follow the instructions about using the additional ear pieces to make it snug in your ear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: COOPER NOTEKEE F8S keyboard case compatible with Apple iPad Air 1 | Wireless Clamshell Cover with Keyboard Backlit; Brand: Cooper Cases; Review: Excellent product! iPad Air fits snugly into the case; easy to setup and quickly start using! Very impressed by the quality! Looking for longevity and security of the iPad and this is it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 13.3" Dell Inspiron 13 7347/7348 / 7359 2-in-1 Convertible; Brand: mCover; Review: As much as they claim; these do not come close to fitting a new Inspiron 7370; way to large...; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Priory Bay Hotel; City: Seaview Isle of Wight England; Review: We booked a single night for our anniversary after reviewing the top hotels in the area. We were prepared to pay a top rate, but expected good quality for the price paid. What we got was an average room in a cottage that was functionally OK (although I can’t remember the last time I stayed in a hotel where there wasn’t a full-size shower), but the accommodation was tired and in need of refurbishment. There was mould around the rotting window frames, the bathroom suite had definitely seen better days, there was no mirror on the dressing table, no socket for plugging in the hair dryer near the mirror, and the old TV gave a poor quality picture (when it could get a signal – which was rarely). On the positive side the staff and their service were excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The grounds are extensive and lead down to a very pleasant beach. On departure my request to see a manager to discuss our issues resulted in a request for us to complete a written form – which we did and posted it off to the hotel. The resulting letter back failed to address the issues (“passed on to our Maintenance and Housekeeping Teams” for rectification), although did elicit the explanation that the absence of showers was due to “a water pressure shortage”. As noted at the beginning of this review, the price charged is the issue at this hotel – one accepts paying a high price for a luxury hotel – this hotel charged the high price but didn’t deliver luxury accommodation – very disappointing…. .; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Beach Hotel; City: Kotu Banjul Division; Review: Very friendly/helpful on reception, porter checked the room out with us, including finding the (missing) remote control for the aircon and soon sorting extra pillows for our bed. In the room, decoration was a bit tired, but the bed was both large and comfortable, and everything in the room worked well. The grounds were very clean and gardens well kept, with daily cleaning of all the pool area and beds – no problems finding sun beds around the small pool (although this was low season and it may well be more problematic if the hotel is at, or near, capacity) We travelled at the very beginning of the season (first week in October) – the hotel was less than half full – and many of the restaurants and other hotels in the area were closed. Consequently we eat in at the hotel more than planned – but the food was both of excellent quality and reasonably priced (most main courses around STG 4-5, excellent steak around STG 8, and lobster STG 10). Gluggable wine at STG 1.50 per glass and draught beer at just over a quid a pint. As other reviews have noted, the breakfast buffet was good with eggs, omelettes and crepes cooked to order, and a good selection of fruit, although the bacon and sausages were not the greatest (but then this is a largely Moslem country). Being able to eat breakfast on the terrace overlooking the beach was a great start to the day. “Ousman the ferryman” could not be found, and we took two trips with our travel company – an all day ‘Roots’ trip and a ‘lazy day’ boat trip. Forget the ‘Roots’ trip, nearly 3 hours out on a boat with insufficient shade and no view other than the water, visit to a tourist trap village, meet the chief (buy a photocopied certificate for 50p), meet Kunte Kinte’s possible relatives (buy a photocopied document detailing the roots history for STG 6), visit a museum with very few original items (but lots of copies and a whole room full of posters of Americans who’ve had little or no involvement with slavery or the fight against slavery), 20 mins on the very small James Island (about the only genuine item on the tour), no time for the published swimming, before another 3 hours back on the boat. 8.00 a.m. departure, returning hot, bothered and bored to the hotel after 7.00 p.m. The ‘lazy day’ boat trip by comparison was what was described, including a good lunch, swimming and fishing breaks. Limited shade again, but with a cool breeze and a very lazy schedule, a refreshing break. On two nights we took a taxi into Senegambia for a meal (not too much to see as, out of season, many places were closed). STG 10 including the tip for a return journey with the taxi waiting to collect us after the meal (yes – we could have haggled the rate lower – but the drivers clearly needed the money – our driver only had our two trips in three; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ona Las Brisas; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: We can but repeat the many positive comments of previous reviewers – we booked easily on-line and by email through WimPen – they held a booking whilst we sorted our flights and then confirmed the accommodation - easy. The 2-bed bungalow we had was roomy, very well equipped, in an excellent decorative order and (despite comments from other reviewers) we found the beds comfortable and not too hard at all. There were plenty of sunbeds, the bar wasn’t too expensive, and the BBQ night had good food for a reasonable price. The only criticism would be the weak nightly entertainment – cheap but cheerful – but there is better to be found a short distance away in some of the town’s bars. In our opinion, the best restaurant was Restaurante Aromas Yaiza , only a few hundred metres from Las Brisas – smaller portions, but excellent quality food and attentive staff. However, we enjoyed El Horno de la Aguela (Abuela) (= "Granny's Oven") best - near the taxi rank in the town - not so expensive, the food portions were bigger, and the roast goat was excellent, whilst the portion of suckling pig was enormous. However (as with all restaurants we ate at, the vegetables were few and not of great quality). Booking is essential at both. For lunch we regularly had Tapas. The Queens Inn was OK, but the food was a bit anglicised. The best place we found was Bodegon Las Tapas – on the promenade near the port – great peppers padron, small squid and prawns. Twice we drove to El Golfo, which was as good as we expected from the reviews. Both times we ate at Rest-Mar Azul – one of the restaurants with seating on the sea side of the road, and kitchens/bar on the other side of the road. There was no written menu (“we only serve fish”) and you need to trust the waiters to recommend both food and wine – we had octopus (excellent), small squid, limpets, king prawns and Dorado – and Stratus white wine (which was the best Lanzarotean wine we could find). Great for a long, lazy lunch right by the sea….. Las Brisas is very British, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. However, to get the Lanzarote atmosphere, we strongly recommend taking time to walk all around the town and visit places like El Golfo, Timanfaya, and the Green Caves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Tikida Beach; City: Agadir Souss Massa Draa Region; Review: For us this was a last minute deal through Thomsons. Having seen previous Tripadvisor comments on noise we emailed in advance to get a quiet room – but this proved unnecessary as we had booked a sea-view room – which was as far away from the nightclub as possible – so we had no noise problems at all. The room was large, well decorated, with separate loo and bathroom – and a good shower. Cleaning was excellent, towels changed and two new bottles of water every day. The sea view balcony had the sun in the afternoon/evening and proved good, if somewhat cool, for pre-dinner drinks in the evening. We had no problems finding sunbeds either at the pool or the beach (and without having to tip) although we prefer to be away from the pool-side (where beds always seemed to be reserved very early). As the temperature rose, the beach proved to be quieter and cooler with a sea breeze. We’ve been to many All Inclusive hotels over the years, and the food here must rank as the best to date. Freshly grilled meat and fish at lunch and dinner (in addition to many tagines, vegetables and other hot dishes, complete with a wide selection of salads). Stir fries and roast meat at dinner. Great salads, good cheese and dessert selections. And, as noted in other reviews, ask for wine and a bottle is brought and left…. We never visited the speciality fish or Moroccan restaurants in the evening – the menus (no choice at all) meant that with our differing likes/dislikes there wasn’t a single night where both of us liked the full speciality menus. However, as noted above, the normal restaurant was great at night (and the beach front restaurant was excellent for lunch). The hotel was busy whilst we were there, but we tended to eat later than the crowd. We arrived at breakfast around 9.30 (to get a table outside), lunch after 13.30, and get to dinner after 20.30. On all days we found no shortage of any food at these later times (but we used to get our fruit at the same time as our main course at dinner to ensure we got the best fruit available). The staff must count as the most attentive and friendly of any AI we’ve stayed at. The chefs seemed happy to discuss the food they were cooking, and the staff in all the restaurants were mostly very quick to respond when asked for anything (and sometimes without even asking). The bar staff and waiters similarly responded very quickly when more drinks were required be it in a bar or around the pool. The resident duo seemed quite good in the evening with music/songs in different languages, although the ‘local’ entertainment, whilst very noisy and active, proved not very entertaining…. The location was a bit further from the Marina than we expected, but it was walkable – a 30-minute walk reaches a selection of local restaurants if you want to get some variety. Even further on towards the Marina will; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Socrates Hotel and The Rock Restaurant; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Socrates’ location is good – on the side of a small beach – with restaurant tables only a few metres from the cliff edge, looking out over the picturesque small bay and across the sea to Albania. Turn left and the main beach & ‘strip’ are 10 minutes’ walk away. Turn right and there are a few quieter restaurants, but not many (we were there just as the season finished). There are plenty of supermarkets within a few minutes’ walk. We were very lucky with the last week in September – sunny every day with temperatures from mid-20s to lower 30s during the day – with a cool breeze making for good sun-bathing weather. We booked a week self-catering with Thomson, looking for a quiet, relaxing week with good local food and drink – and we were not disappointed. Our room was fine – much as described by other reviewers – small kitchen area with fridge, two rings, toaster and kettle – beds a bit on the hard side – and a balcony that looked out over the bay – very pleasant to have a morning coffee on in the sun. We had no problems finding sun beds by the pool – even though the apartments were fully booked for the first few days of our stay. There is free WiFi in the reception/bar area – ask for the password – once connected, the connection was fairly fast and reliable. Socrates and his staff were really good and very friendly. There is no need to go elsewhere for food as 'The Rock' (the on-site restaurant) has possibly the best food around and at reasonable prices. Service was quick and there is a small selection of wines other than the standard house wine to enjoy (ask Socrates for his advice – he selected good red wines to go with the food we ordered). Also, as other reviewers have noted, Socrates’ cocktails were good – he even made up fresh mint tea using the mint from his ‘garden’. However, we did try elsewhere for a bit of variety…. Following Tripadvisor recommendations we tried 'the Family' restaurant, and were not disappointed. To find it go over the ‘smelly bridge’ to the Three Little Pigs and turn right away from the ‘strip’ - it can be found about 400M up the road on the left. On the night we visited they had both lamb and stuffed pork cooking on the spit at the front of the restaurant – both were excellent, although we felt the spicy pork was better. The one downside was an apparently hung-over waiter who seemed totally uninterested in helping us decide on which wine to have – not knowing what was available other than house wine, and initially unwilling to even try to find out – until a request to speak to the owner changed his attitude somewhat. However, the best outside restaurant we found was 'the Orchard' – turn right out of the apartments and walk further than you think (almost 15 minutes) to find it. Popular with both visitors and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Arras Centre Les Places; City: Arras Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: I would echo the comments of most reviewers - small room but very comfortable and clean, good shower (but bath only usable by children or very small adults), good location, very friendly and helpful staff. EUR 9 breakfast buffet has a good selection (although I couldn't find a coffee combination that I liked). Lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Ideal for a short stay in Arras - I'd stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Old Hall Inn; City: Threshfield Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: My wife and I (and our dog) stayed here in a very comfortable room for one night and enjoyed excellent food for both dinner and breakfast. For dinner the starter of tempura battered monkfish was to die for - the chilli jam was superb. This was followed by mains of suckling pig (a massive portion - but no need for a doggy bag as our dog joined us in the bar for the evening) and snake and pigmy pie (with chips that were good - not frozen). The beer was good, and the wine reasonably priced for good quality. Great B&B accommodation for the price - smallish room, but well decorated/equipped, and the bed was extremely comfortable. A dog friendly establishment with very friendly staff, and to be strongly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palm Garden Village Hotel; City: Anuradhapura North Central Province; Review: Stayed here for a brief one night stay on our tour and were pleasantly surprised by the room, food, facilities and service. Large bedroom with four poster (with mossie nets - but these weren’t need/used by us). The shower was found to have a major leak, but this was fixed quickly whilst we were at dinner (and the resulting flood in the bathroom cleared with all towels replaced). Although there was a wedding and a government minister staying at the same time we experienced very friendly and prompt service. Good dinner buffet with lots of good local food (although not very much being cooked freshly) and excellent breakfast buffet. There was a big selection of really good local food available in the buffets - more than we found in other hotels - excellent. As a very positive point, all prices in this hotel were quoted inclusive of service charge and taxes (most other hotels adding c. 22% extra onto all bills to cover SC and taxes). Other hotels take note. Well done Sumudu at Slim Line tours who organised our fortnight’s tour of Sri Lanka, and selected this hotel for us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jetwing Blue; City: Negombo Western Province; Review: Unfortunately we only got to stay at this great hotel for a single night, immediately after we’d arrived from the UK. It was everything we wanted, large pool, plenty of sun beds (and shade), room with a great beach view, friendly and attentive staff, and a superb breakfast buffet. For dinner we went outside where there is a wide range of restaurants within a short walking distance (again, something we were looking for). After a quick walk around we went for Lords restaurant which was very popular with a good choice of local meals (and international choices as well) and some good music. As our first day in SL we soon learnt that most establishments add 22% onto stated prices for food and drink - 12% tax and 10% service charge. Although we didn’t eat dinner in the hotel, this was the best hotel (out of 8) for accommodation, facilities and service that we stayed at in Sri Lanka. Well done Sumudu at Slim Line tours who organised our fortnight’s tour of Sri Lanka, and selected this hotel for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinnamon Lodge Habarana; City: Habarana North Central Province; Review: We stayed here for two nights whilst we toured around, and this was certainly one of the better hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka. Lots of wildlife around on the site, large pool (but didn’t get time to use it), well laid out site although it can be a longish walk from public areas to your room - one day it rained heavily whilst we were there, but every room had its own umbrella and, once you’d remembered the route back to your room, all was OK. Our room was large, well laid out, firm bed (but not uncomfortably so) and had its own balcony where we sat one night for drink after dinner. However, this is one of those hotels where you put your key into a holder inside the door to get the electrical power switched on. Beware - when we sat out on our balcony we succeeded in locking ourselves out - but the staff sorted it out for us very quickly. The dinner and breakfast buffets were excellent - both with a wide range of foods - and the local dishes thankfully weren’t toned down to match European tastes. Yet again, if you don’t have the cash to pay the bill in SL rupees then I recommend using a credit card but make sure you ask for the bill to be paid in rupees - otherwise the hotel takes its 3% charge on conversion - as it does if you ask to pay with non-SL currency - and uses a poor exchange rate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boudouriani House; City: Troulos Skiathos Sporades; Review: Good, functional room with recently refurbished shower room, comfortable firm beds, adequately equipped kitchen area, and balcony with table & chairs. Rooms spotlessly clean and the one problem we had with a sticking door was fixed quickly. The gardens and pool were always clean. Not five star accommodation, but good quality three star. Ilias and Paris looked after us well – drinks were reasonably priced and there was a small but good selection of food for lunch – and you must try the yogurt with fruit for breakfast… Our one downside – typical for most venues in Skiathos it seemed – was the incessant music from morning until late night. This, together with the cockerel, barking dogs and main road mean that ear-plugs are essential items for light sleepers. The apartments are well placed for a good selection of restaurants reached on foot, and are only 200M from the nearest bus stop if you wish to get into Skiathos town. Local restaurants that we tried were: Ratatouille – the best for quality and value, but very busy Salt and Pepper – next door, good quality food but expensive drinks and you must book in advance Nectar & Ambrosia – average food but lacking in atmosphere in a clinically white setting If you have a car, visit Olive Garden in the hills – fantastic food cooked in a wood-burning oven. Following advice from others, we avoided Zorbas and Apaloosa Bar. Overall, if you’re looking for a good three-star self-catering apartment, then Boudourani is a good choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Castel Victoria; City: Le Touquet Paris Plage Pas de Calais Hauts de France; Review: Good location, close to the shops, restaurants and beach. No parking, but we parked in the beach car park (EUR4 for a day) and only a 400M walk. Our room was aptly described as ‘cosy’ and boy it was. Very small, but well decorated and furnished with a shower cubicle in the room itself and a very small separate cubicle with a toilet and a sliding door. Not much space around the comfortable double bed, but there was a delightful terrace with table and chairs. However, the walls are paper-thin, and the only option to get air into the room was to leave the terrace door open (not very secure). Good WiFi reception in our room. Very friendly staff, speaking good English. Initially we thought the breakfast expensive, but looking around the area we found it about average for what was a good continental breakfast – including good coffee and selection of teas, OJ, breads, cakes, cold meats, cheese, cereals, fresh fruit and yogurts. In summary, a good hotel, but if possible go for a bigger room.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince Albert; City: Windsor Windsor and Maidenhead Berkshire England; Review: We were passing through Windsor and for dinner selected this pub from previous good Tripadvisor reviews - we were not disappointed. Large portions of tasty food with friendly and attentive service. Good beer and selection of wines by the glass. Recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bohemia Hotel Boutique; City: Mendoza Province of Mendoza Cuyo; Review: This is more a B&B and not a ‘boutique hotel’. Very friendly and helpful staff, but very tired, compact room (bits kept falling off the furniture, the thinning towels were frayed, and the bath mat was an old towel cut up), with an aircon system that struggled to keep the room at a reasonable temperature. It may have included freshly baked croissants, but it was a pathetic selection of food for breakfast (no hot food at all). On the positive side, it’s well located, has a small but very refreshing pool, and the staff were quick to bring us drinks around the pool. Good Wifi throughout. However, a few bits of old furniture and artwork cannot convert a B&B into a boutique hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intersur Recoleta; City: Buenos Aires Capital Federal District; Review: This is a hotel is well located in the Recoleta area with several restaurants located within a short walk of the hotel. I would guess that its target market is the business user rather than holiday guest. Good Wifi throughout. Although the staff were friendly there was no porter service and the restaurant was under-staffed at breakfast. However, the breakfast had a good selection of food although the breakfast room / snack bar lacked any atmosphere and seemed rather cold. Note that no breakfast is served before 7.00, even if you ask…. The room was generally good, with a large comfortable bed, but a fairly compact bathroom (albeit with a great shower). This appearance was offset by the use of thinning, frayed towels. Overall, a good functional hotel in a good location.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vila D este; City: Armacao dos Buzios State of Rio de Janeiro; Review: Great small boutique hotel, well located within a short walk of the main shopping area and restaurants. Friendly, helpful staff with quick, attentive service in the restaurant and bar. Two pools – one heated – and a small number of sunbeds, some with shade. During our 3 night stay we had lunch in twice and dinner once. All meals were of good quality, served promptly. The breakfast buffet had a good selection of food, including some hot food, and one could order eggs cooked to one’s liking. The only slight problems were that one couldn’t purchase alcoholic drinks at the bar before 13.00, and during our stay the WiFi availability was intermittent – in fairness to the hotel a storm on our first day reputedly took out the Internet for the whole of Buzios, and perhaps the problems on following days were network rather than hotel issues. For dinners we tried Café Atlantico and Mistico – both reached out of the back of Vila d’Este, one on each side. Both restaurants were good, with Mistico slightly the better. For lunch we used to go into town where the selection of restaurants is vast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: Well located within a short walk of Kennedy Square. We had a good sized quiet room with large, comfortable bed. We had two good ‘snacky’ meals in the bar rather than venturing into the seemingly more formal restaurant. Good Wifi throughout. The reception staff were very helpful. It was a bit of a hike from the airport, but worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: International Hotel Calgary; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Well equipped small apartment located in central business area close to shops and C-Train (for Stampede and elsewhere). Crowded but good breakfast area with great service (just watch weekend timings - room guide says 11.00, but service actually stops at 10.30).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Deepa Comforts; City: Mangalore Dakshina Kannada District Karnataka; Review: We stayed here for one night before flying out of the local airport. The staff were helpful and polite, extending our checkout time for an hour without charge. Our room included a small separate sitting area, fairly hard double bed, and A/C that didn’t cool very much (although the ceiling fan proved sufficient for our needs). WiFi in the room was slow and only just usable. Dinner in the non-veg restaurant was a lot cheaper than other hotels we’ve visited, with large portion sizes and (much) cheaper wine. However the breakfast buffet was sparse with some of the items we would have liked (e.g. yoghurt) chargeable extras. As noted in the title of this review this is a good functional city centre hotel, not luxurious and most probably rated at no more than a 3-star hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gazelle Hotel; City: Menai Bridge Anglesey North Wales Wales; Review: We were attracted to the Gazelle by the reviews of good food, and were not disappointed. We had a warm sea-view room (it was blowing gale outside) with apparently newly refurbished bathroom with good electric shower. Comfortable bed and everything we needed for a good night’s sleep (except perhaps thicker curtains). Dinner was excellent, with attentive service, quality food cooked extremely well (my scallops were cooked to perfection – not overdone as in many restaurants, and melted in the mouth). And with a full welsh breakfast in the morning to set us up for a day of travel, what else could one want…; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glen yr Afon House Hotel; City: Usk Monmouthshire South Wales Wales; Review: A late booking (last minute trip to Cardiff) on DB&B basis so most probably got the last available room at the top of the hotel, but it was fine – comfortable bed, well equipped bathroom (but poor shower pressure – as one gets at the on top floors of older buildings). There was a wedding going on in the hotel at the same time, but we were not affected at all either by any lack of service or by any music/noise. Fast WiFi in the room. Great service from friendly/talkative staff. A very warm greeting on arrival that later included advice on walks (both by the river and through the town to the castle). Effortless check-out. As noted elsewhere, the food is of high quality and the portion sizes are big – we couldn’t finish our main courses (after appetisers and starters) and passed on our desserts. This was repeated with the full welsh breakfast – just enormous. Based on their menu prices, DB&B is a worthwhile choice for this hotel - which is heartily recommended – we may return to have more time to explore the recent area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elounda Bay Palace; City: Elounda Lasithi Prefecture Crete; Review: Overall this is a good 4 star hotel, but charging 5-star prices for its food (and water). We enjoyed our stay. We had a ‘superior bungalow with sea view and terrace’, well equipped, but with a double bed that was pushed against a side wall (making access to one side somewhat difficult). Bathroom was well equipped with a powerful shower (and towels changed daily), the aircon worked well, and the bed was comfortable. There was strong WiFi signal both in the room and on the terrace, and download speed was good. The terrace had two good sunbeds and table & chairs, but the ‘sea view’ was a view of an overgrown bush that largely blocked out any sea view. However, the bungalow was well located just up from the shore here there were always free sunbeds for us to use. We used the buffet for breakfast (good selection of good quality foods) and some of the dinners. Whilst there was a good selection of food at dinner, there was a lot of repetition and we found many of the meat dishes over-cooked and dry – however we did have a great risotto one night. Much better food could be found in the restaurants in the village (a 15 minute walk to the better restaurants or EUR6 taxi journey away) and significantly cheaper than the hotel’s a la carte restaurants. A major niggle already noted elsewhere is that whilst the tap water is non-potable, the hotel does not provide free bottled water, but charges an extortionate EUR3.50 for a litre (even more if you use the small bottles in the minibar). Something that we found totally unacceptable for a (claimed) 5 star hotel. The high pricing continued for the lunch and a la carte foods. The ‘Cretan night’ (disappointingly held in the Ariadne rather than the Thalassa restaurant) at EUR 65 per person was, to put it bluntly, a rip-off. Although there was a well-stocked buffet, it was not dramatically different from the main buffet (including even more over-cooked meat). Full boarders had a EUR30 discount, but to charge EUR35 for the entertainment and a slightly wider choice of buffet food was over the top. Like any hotel, drinks were expensive but if you made the right choices not too expensive (there are some very good bottles of local wines on offer in the EUR 20-25 range). We took a couple of bottles of white wine with us for pre-dinner drinks on the terrace, and if you want you can buy cheap beers/drinks at the supermarket and use the room’s mini-bar…… There was good service from the staff everywhere. However, repeating earlier reviewers’ comments, at times there seemed to be too few staff in the restaurant, and those that were there had too little time to fulfil their duties. Putting aside the criticisms, provided you don’t expect 5-star service and quality, this is a good hotel with a good beach and pools, with plenty of free sunbeds (and not too far away from a village with good restaurants and supermarkets).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maritim Resort Spa Mauritius; City: Balaclava; Review: This is a 5 star hotel that deserves its rating. Great location, comfortable, well laid out rooms. Friendly, attentive staff with quality food and drink. No battling for sunbeds on the beach (although the best spots are always taken early on). We booked a prestige room staying on an all inclusive basis. We had researched in advance the limits of the AI terms (see other Tripadvisor reports) and were very happy with the food and drinks available under the AI package. Yes, we paid extra for the steak night and fish market at La Maree (our favourite restaurant) and a meal at Lakaz Kreol (an intimate dinner with up to 10 others) – but felt this was all worth it. We advise booking all the speciality restaurants immediately on arrival (for the whole of your stay), they get booked up days in advance….. With drinks we had no need to buy anything extra, the Phoenix beer was fine, and a wide selection of well-mixed cocktails kept us happy. Do try the local rum – the spiced rum, without ice, is definitely worth trying. It took us a couple of days to query the wines available at the restaurants, but then we discovered the list of wines available under AI and, with help from a very friendly waitress, were able to try the various wines until we found those we liked (although the reds are quite good, the whites are not that great, but quite gluggable). Having booked a Prestige room we were able to have an ‘a la carte’ breakfast at La Maree on the beach – well worth it – the super-efficient staff made this a daily treat (if they don’t have what you want on the menu, just ask, they will try to accommodate you – we asked for and got mangos). In the end we used to find our beds on the beach, then breakfast at La Maree, with lunch taken either at La Maree (queue at the bar for a table) or if we weren’t keen on the short lunch menu, the Belle View. Coquille Bonheur organised two tours for us with a private driver – a tour of the South (with a visit to a rum factory – essential) and a day at Casela Park where we booked a ‘walk with the lions’ and afterwards a visit to the lion cubs enclosure. This was quite expensive but, in our minds totally worth it for an unrepeatable experience – and some great photo/videos too – highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Jandia; City: Morro del Jable Pajara Jandia Peninsula Fuerteventura Canary Is; Review: We tend to visit a RUI hotel every one or two years, and this hotel sits at the upper end on quality of both food and service. As noted in other posts, it has a lot of stairs, but is ideally located with the older Morro Jable village in one direction and more modern touristy shop/bars of Jandia in the other (we much preferred the Morro Jable village). Our ‘side sea view’ room was excellent – a large room with seating area and a balcony that caught the sun in the mornings. Our room was on the same level as, and only a few metres away from the sun terraces and jacuzzi. Again as noted in other posts, the bed was firm (but that’s what our backs like) – and our request for extra pillows was serviced within 5 minutes. Everything in the room worked well – the WiFi was excellent, both good reception (in or out of the room) and fast – the shower had good pressure and non-stop hot water – the mini bar adequately stocked and reasonably priced. Food and bar service was to Riu’s normal high standard with plenty of food choice and reasonably priced wine and bar drinks. During our stay the hotel was, we guess, only around half full, the bar virtually empty and some evenings the entertainment (some of it very good) only had 4-8 in the audience. There were only a handful of other brits, with German guests clearly in the majority – although they were very friendly and happy to talk in English with us. Negatives? We always find it annoying when hotels charged for bottled water – why not provide at least a large bottle every day? Likewise, why does the safe become a chargeable extra (EUR 22)? For lunches the pool bar had some good, reasonably-priced offerings with, again, attentive and friendly service to match. We went out to the village and bars on the beach for several lunches. El Rayon is far better that the Heidi bar further along the beach, whilst we never had a bad meal at the beach-side bars/restaurants venues in the village. The beach (nudism clearly allowed) is great for long walks in what was, unusually for us, a week of non-stop sunshine with no clouds nor rain. I think we will visit again in the future…..; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Matt Lauer accuser Brooke Nevils calls his response 'victim blaming'; Abstract: Brooke Nevils stood her ground after bringing forward a new rape allegation against Matt Lauer, calling his response "a case study in victim blaming."; Category: news
Title: Hailey Bieber's Wedding Dress Revealed; Abstract: Boy, was the wait worth it! One week after tying the knot to the "10,000 Hours" singer, the model finally shows off the custom Off-White gown she wore for the big day.; Category: entertainment
Title: Every Must-See Photo From Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin's Star-Studded Southern Wedding; Abstract: It was nice of Justin and Hailey's wedding guests to post photos from inside the event, you know, since our invite obviously got lost; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebs at Hailey and Justin Bieber's Wedding; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
Title: Look who's watching; Abstract: Because everyone loves going to the game, even celebrities and other athletes!; Category: sports
Title: 25 of the Most Haunted Places in America; Abstract: Get ready for goosebumps!; Category: travel
Title: 'Habitual stowaway' arrested again at O'Hare, Chicago police say; Abstract: A woman arrested at O'Hare International Airport on Friday night was identified by Chicago police as "known habitual stowaway" Marilyn Hartman.; Category: news
Title: Fashion hits and misses from the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards; Abstract: See who dazzled -- and who didn't -- on the BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet; Category: music
Title: Jeff Bezos: This is the 'smartest thing we ever did' at Amazon; Abstract: Jeff Bezos has a nontraditional management style at Amazon. And according to Bezos, Amazon's twist on meeting structure is the "smartest thing we ever did."; Category: finance
Title: Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner's daughter adorably dances to dad's song; Abstract: Stormi has got moves when dancing to her dad's song.; Category: music
Title: Chrisleys sue Georgia tax official with link to estranged daughter; Abstract: Todd and Julie Chrisley claim a Georgia tax official started a relationship with Lindsie Chrisley to get dirt on them.; Category: tv
Title: See all the best photos of Prince William and Duchess Kate's royal tour of Pakistan; Abstract: In October 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge traveled to the country once famously visited by the late Princess Diana.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Girl Scouts earn STEM badges at free Microsoft Store workshops; Abstract: Microsoft Stores and Girls Scouts partner to offer STEM badge workshops at Microsoft Stores; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kylie Jenner 'can't wait to have more babies'; Abstract: Kylie Jenner said she'll have more children, but not yet.; Category: tv
Title: Felicity Huffman Is Scheduled to Be Released from Prison on October 27 After Serving 13 Days; Abstract: Felicity Huffman's Release from Prison Set for Oct. 27; Category: news
Title: The Evolution of Queen Rania of Jordan's Royal Style; Abstract: From monochromatic moments to red carpet gowns, the Queen of Jordan has always been on-trend.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Were a 'Great Team' During Night Out with Daughter Stormi (Exclusive); Abstract: The former couple called it quits earlier this month.; Category: entertainment
Title: Aubrey O'Day Responded to Critics Who Say Plastic Surgery Has Dramatically Changed Her Appearance; Abstract: "I look in the mirror. I know what I look like," the 35-year-old singer says. "I love me! I'm the happiest I've ever been."; Category: health
Title: You Definitely Didn't Know These Fun Facts About Cardi B; Abstract: Everything you need to know about the no-filter rapper.; Category: music
Title: Look of the Day; Abstract: Lupita Nyong'o looked absolutely beautiful while wearing an on-trend yellow dress and jacket by Toccin, Alexandre Birman pink shoes ($298;...; Category: lifestyle
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Felicity Huffman is pictured in prison jumpsuit during visit from husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia as she starts two week sentence over college admissions scandal; Abstract: Felicity Huffman was seen Saturday wearing her green prison jumpsuit and a white hat as she goes out to meet her relatives during family visiting day at California's minimum security FCI Dublin.; Category: tv
Title: 18 times Kate Middleton looked like a real-life Disney princess; Abstract: Over the years, Kate Middleton has worn multiple dresses that look like they've been plucked from Disney princesses' wardrobes.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Simone Biles Shares Sweet Birthday Tribute for "Man of My Dreams" Stacey Ervin Jr.; Abstract: The accomplished gymnast has a lot to celebrate right now.; Category: entertainment
Title: Queen Elizabeth and Michelle Obama Shared 'Instant, Mutual Warmth' When They Broke Royal Protocol; Abstract: Queen Elizabeth Welcomed When Michelle Obama Put Arm Around Her; Category: lifestyle
Title: Alexis Crawford: Clark Atlanta student filed a police report on unwanted kissing before she vanished; Abstract: A Clark Atlanta University student who was found dead in a park had filed a police report describing unwanted kissing and touching days before she went missing, authorities said.; Category: news | mind |
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Title: Tsuzuki-ku; Description: one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Title: Template:Column; Description: Wikimedia template
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Title: Let's Make Love; Description: 1960 film by George Cukor
Title: Xia Tun; Description: village in China
Title: Module:Citation/CS1; Description: Wikimedia module
Title: Shots Studios; Description: American entertainment company
Title: shock therapy; Description: sudden release of price and currency controls
Title: John Joseph McGraw; Description: American baseball player, manager
Title: Gymnodanio strigatus; Description: species of fish
Title: Danio kerri; Description: species of fish
Title: Red link; Description: Wikimedia template which generates a red link even if the target page exists
Title: Danionella translucida; Description: species of fish
Title: Puxi; Description: historic center of Shanghai, China
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1006.2Fmgme.2001.3165; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1016.2F0003-9861.2890.2990557-F; Description: Wikimedia template
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Title: Zhenhai District; Description: district of Zhejiang Province, China
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Title: Salmo macedonicus; Description: species of fish
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1038.2Fnmat732; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1021.2Fjp030438w; Description: Wikipedia template page
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1126.2Fscience.1149460; Description: Wikipedia template page
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Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1016.2FS0925-9635.2802.2900063-8; Description: Wikipedia template page
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1103.2FPhysRevB.70.245206; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1063.2F1.361744; Description: Wikipedia template page
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1016.2FS0925-9635.2800.2900361-7; Description: Wikipedia template page
Title: Template:Cite doi/10.1103.2FPhysRevB.51.16681; Description: Wikipedia template page
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Title: Template:Cite pmid/1163536; Description: Wikipedia template page
Title: Template:User_sandbox; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Esomus metallicus; Description: species of fish
Title: Esomus altus; Description: species of fish
Title: Esomus ahli; Description: species of fish
Title: Esomus longimanus; Description: species of fish
Title: Esomus malayensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Changping District; Description: district of Beijing, China
Title: Citrus ×limon; Description: nothospecies of plant (for lemon use Q1093742)
Title: Salmo zrmanjaensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Template:Ifempty; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Devario aequipinnatus; Description: species of fish
Title: Rulong; Description: town in Sichuan, China
Title: Category:Danios; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: AdBlock; Description: browser extension to block adverstisement
Title: pearl danio; Description: species of fish
Title: test-driven development; Description: repetition of a very short development cycle: requirements are turned into very specific test cases, then the software is improved to pass the new tests, only
Title: Beijing; Description: capital of China
Title: Template:Orhan Pamuk; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Category:CS1 errors: dates; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: The Museum of Innocence; Description: museum located in the district Çukurcuma in Beyoğlu district of Istanbul in Turkey
Title: Medicago × varia; Description: nothospecies of plant
Title: One Piece 3D2Y; Description: 2014 film
Title: Module:TreeChart; Description: Wikimedia module
Title: Masshiro; Description: television series
Title: Blued; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Template:Chart; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Wada Station; Description: railway station in Akita, Akita prefecture, Japan
Title: Carex tricephala; Description: species of plant
Title: Carex tsiangii; Description: species of plant
Title: TAKA; Description: Japanese musician
Title: Del; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Kornel Krzeczunowicz; Description: Polish officer
Title: Kim Yong-hwa; Description: South Korean director
Title: polling; Description: actively sampling the status of an external device by a client program as a synchronous activity
Title: Template:Idoling!!!; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Populus ×canescens; Description: nothospecies of plant
Title: Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration; Description: Wikimedia module
Title: William Heaney; Description: Footballer
Title: Mike Kouwenhoven; Description: Dutch ice hockey player
Title: Category:Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: SOAP; Description: communications protocol
Title: Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum; Description: species of fish
Title: Chromis margaritifer; Description: species of fish
Title: Hybrid Child; Description: Japanese manga
Title: Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau; Description: railway station
Title: Constantin Dăscălescu; Description: Romanian politician
Title: Category:Pages where expansion depth is exceeded; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Pages where template include size is exceeded; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Pages with too many expensive parser function calls; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Carl Bergstedt; Description: Swedish translator
Title: Eduardo Sacriste; Description: Argentinian architect
Title: Template:Top icon; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Template:Infobox hurricane; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Olle Larsson; Description: Swedish athletics competitor
Title: Mary Elizabeth Lease; Description: American activist
Title: Template:Cite Catholic Encyclopedia; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: nutshell; Description: outer shell of a nut
Title: yaws; Description: Human disease: tropical infection of the skin, bones and joints caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum pertenue
Title: Template:Cs1; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: spiral; Description: railway feature
Title: Still Walking; Description: 2008 film by Hirokazu Koreeda
Title: Gong Zheng; Description: Chinese politician
Title: Category:Pages where node count is exceeded; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Module:Error; Description: Wikimedia module
Title: Driverless; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Template:Infobox event; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: International Geodetic Student Organisation; Description: organization
Title: Everitt P. Blizard; Description: Canadian-born American nuclear physicist and nuclear engineer
Title: hardware virtualization; Description: the virtualization of computers or operating systems
Title: list of states and territories of the United States; Description: List Of US States
Title: virtualization; Description: act of creating a virtual version of something
Title: Project:Reference desk; Description: place to ask questions on Wikimedia projects
Title: Driverless; Description: 2010 film by Zhang Yang
Title: Template:Note; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Makoma Modjadji; Description: Rain Queen
Title: Category:Pages using infobox settlement with unknown parameters; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Ming Kipa; Description: Youngest person to climb Mount Everest
Title: Sanath Lamabathusooriya; Description: Sri Lankan pediatrician
Title: Stéphane Haccoun; Description: French boxer
Title: W. E. Shewell-Cooper; Description: British gardener
Title: Changshu; Description: county-level city
Title: ore; Description: rock with valuable metals, minerals and elements
Title: Campylomormyrus elephas; Description: species of fish
Title: Redhill MRT station; Description: MRT station in Singapore
Title: Steyr TMP; Description: submachine gun and machine pistol
Title: phalanx; Description: digital bone in the hands and feet of most vertebrates
Title: Harbin railway station; Description: railway station
Title: Changshun County; Description: county
Title: Jane Eyre; Description: 1934 film by Christy Cabanne
Title: barber; Description: person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom, style and shave males'' hair
Title: Category:Pages using citations with accessdate and no URL; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: bidirectional traffic; Description: two streams of traffic that flow in opposite directions
Title: Pollimyrus isidori isidori; Description: subspecies of fish
Title: Qiansandao; Description: Qiansandao County belongs to Lianyun District, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
Title: Pollimyrus stappersii kapangae; Description: subspecies of fish
Title: Pollimyrus castelnaui; Description: species of fish
Title: Shuanglong; Description: town in Fengdu County, Chongqing, China
Title: electrical appliance; Description: technical device, driven by electricity and performing some useful work
Title: Jiading; Description: town
Title: Brienomyrus eburneensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus tumifrons; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus isidori osborni; Description: subspecies of fish
Title: Ning; Description: Chinese surname 寧
Title: lynx spider; Description: Family of spiders (oxyopidae)
Title: Ping'an; Description: town in Ping''an District, Qinghai, China
Title: Mormyrus iriodes; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus guttatus; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus stappersii stappersii; Description: subspecies of fish
Title: Mormyrus caballus bumbanus; Description: subspecies of fish
Title: Pollimyrus schreyeni; Description: species of fish
Title: Longxi street; Description: China (Chongqing)
Title: Durio zibethinus; Description: species of plant; the durian fruit is in Q134185
Title: Huqiu District; Description: district of Jiangsu Province, China
Title: Pengxi County; Description: county
Title: Yaozhou District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Qindu District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Hantai District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Linwei District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Snail mail; Description: disparaging retronym referring to letters carried by conventional postal delivery services
Title: Template:Isotope nav; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Tak Ku Ling; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Yi County; Description: county in west-central Liaoning Province in Northeast China
Title: Weibin District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: province-level division; Description: People's Republic of China government subdivision level
Title: Weiyang District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Second Wikidata sandbox; Description: 123
Title: durian; Description: the general fruit. Use Q2309085 for the genus or Q1135236 for the commonest species
Title: Pingjiang District; Description: district of Jiangsu Province, China
Title: Jinchang District; Description: district of Jiangsu Province, China
Title: email spam; Description: unsolicited electronic advertising by e-mail
Title: Cryptotaenia japonica; Description: species of plant
Title: Qian'an County; Description: county
Title: Qingtian; Description: mountainous county in Zhejiang, China
Title: Indiscreet; Description: 1958 film by Stanley Donen
Title: Han unification; Description: effort by Unicode/ISO 10646 to map Han characters (hanzi/kanji/hanja) used in China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam into a single set, ignoring certain variations
Title: installer; Description: computer program that installs other computer programs, making them ready to be used within the context of an operating system
Title: Leptocarpus; Description: genus of arthropods
Title: maritime transport; Description: transportation on water surface or through water entity, using watercrafts
Title: Overseas interventions of the United States; Description: A timeline of the use of force by the United States in pursuit of foreign policy goals
Title: Japanese people; Description: ethnic group native to Japan
Title: Campylomormyrus numenius; Description: species of fish
Title: International Data Corporation; Description: International Data Corporation
Title: Zhejiang; Description: province of China
Title: Visa policy of Australia; Description: visa policy
Title: Union Army; Description: land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War
Title: Star; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Platax teira; Description: species of fish
Title: phalanx of the foot; Description: phalanges of feet of humans
Title: Munchi's Ford World Rally Team; Description: 2007-2011 rallying team participating in the World Rally Championship for Manufacturers
Title: Work; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Argyripnus; Description: genus of fishes
Title: Zhao Jingshen; Description: Chinese writer
Title: ventricle; Description: chamber of the heart
Title: Suisun City; Description: city in Solano County, California, United States
Title: borderline personality disorder; Description: personality disorder that involves a prolonged disturbance of personality function characterized by depth and variability of moods
Title: revisionism; Description: various ideas, principles and theories that are based on a significant revision of fundamental Marxist premises; often used as a derogatory term by more “orthodox” Marxists
Title: Phalaris canariensis; Description: species of plant
Title: Ralf R. Ollertz; Description: German composer
Title: Union; Description: United States' national government and the 20 free states and five border slave states
Title: gale; Description: strong wind
Title: shooting; Description: act or process of firing firearms or other projectile weapons
Title: Liparis grebnitzkii; Description: species of fish
Title: Ball; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Veronica; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Durio; Description: genus of plants
Title: file folder; Description: folder that holds loose papers together for organization and protection
Title: Toula Limnaios; Description: Greek choreographer
Title: Enneacampus ansorgii; Description: species of fish
Title: Buckethead; Description: American musician and songwriter
Title: gag; Description: BDSM sex toy
Title: Araiophos; Description: genus of fishes
Title: Afurcagobius; Description: genus of fishes
Title: Beijing railway station; Description: railway station in Beijing, China (for metro station, see Q10902386)
Title: Guangfeng District; Description: District of China
Title: Chinese Wikipedia; Description: Wikipedia in Chinese
Title: Akihito vanuatu; Description: species of fish
Title: Akihito futuna; Description: species of fish
Title: Template:Isotope index; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Japanese; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: province; Description: territorial entity within a country or state
Title: JD.com; Description: Chinese e-commerce company
Title: Stage; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: fishing rod; Description: tool
Title: Mario Achilli; Description: Italian musician and drummer
Title: Hua County; Description: county
Title: Lingka; Description: village in People's Republic of China
Title: Wikidata Sandbox; Description: This is a sandbox for testing changes to items. Please be gentle with it. Feel free to change anything on this page! For testing links, try adding ones to userpages.
Title: Temporary file; Description: file format
Title: Creative Commons; Description: organisation creating copyright licenses for the public release of creative works
Title: Liangxiang; Description: region in Fangshan, Beijing
Title: wing; Description: military unit size classification
Title: phalanx of finger; Description: phalanges of hands of humans
Title: Anningqu; Description: town in Xinjiang, People''s Republic of China
Title: Beiyuan Subdistrict, Beijing; Description: subdistrict in Tongzhou District, Beijing
Title: North America; Description: continent on the Earth's northwestern quadrant
Title: Dingcun; Description: village in China
Title: Thermarces; Description: genus of fishes
Title: Mormyrus hasselquistii; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus niloticus; Description: species of fish
Title: Batrachoides goldmani; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus plagiostoma; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius kainjii; Description: species of fish
Title: Campylomormyrus christyi; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus petherici; Description: species of fish
Title: Myomyrus macrops; Description: species of fish
Title: Oxymormyrus boulengeri; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus maculipinnis; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius stanleyanus; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus casalis; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus goheeni; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius ussheri; Description: species of fish
Title: Campylomormyrus tshokwe; Description: species of fish
Title: Taiwan Province, People''s Republic of China; Description: province claimed but not controlled by the People's Republic of China
Title: Marcusenius meronai; Description: species of fish
Title: Hi; Description: glossy, teen lifestyle publication
Title: Myomyrus pharao; Description: species of fish
Title: Myomyrus macrodon; Description: species of fish
Title: Paramormyrops curvifrons; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus pulverulentus; Description: species of fish
Title: Lishui; Description: prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, China
Title: Marcusenius nyasensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Template:Hidden category; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: Hippopotamyrus szaboi; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius senegalensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus subundulatus; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius macrolepidotus; Description: species of fish
Title: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; Description: stage play
Title: Japan National Route 418; Description: road in Japan
Title: Taicang; Description: county-level city
Title: ink cartridge; Description: component of an inkjet printer that contains the ink that is deposited onto paper during printing (for cartridges for fountain pens use Q13362749)
Title: Mormyrus kannume; Description: species of fish
Title: Paramormyrops jacksoni; Description: species of fish
Title: Hippopotamyrus ansorgii; Description: species of fish
Title: Hippopotamyrus pictus; Description: species of fish
Title: Hippopotamyrus psittacus; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius angolensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius greshoffii; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius dundoensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Marcusenius cuangoanus; Description: species of fish
Title: Yuyang District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Pollimyrus pedunculatus; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus petricolus; Description: species of fish
Title: Pollimyrus nigripinnis; Description: species of fish
Title: Chatrabus felinus; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus tapirus; Description: species of fish
Title: Mormyrus macrophthalmus; Description: species of fish
Title: Petrocephalus squalostoma; Description: species of fish
Title: Campylomormyrus tamandua; Description: species of fish
Title: Paramormyrops gabonensis; Description: species of fish
Title: Brienomyrus niger; Description: species of fish
Title: Airbus A310; Description: short-fuselage series of the A300 airliner
Title: freight transport; Description: physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo
Title: Leptocarpus; Description: genus of plants
Title: Leptocarpus; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: list of banks in the People's Republic of China; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Veronica; Description: search engine
Title: Argyripnus hulleyi; Description: species of fish
Title: Amblychaeturichthys; Description: genus of fishes
Title: Amblyeleotris; Description: genus of fishes
Title: chief of staff; Description: identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons
Title: Huazhou District; Description: district of China
Title: main road; Description: road type in Finland
Title: Lijiaxia Dam; Description: dam on Yellow River in Qinghai, China
Title: monocots; Description: important clade of plants
Title: CJK Unified Ideographs; Description: group of Chinese, Japanese and Korean Unicode symbols
Title: Baota District; Description: district in Shaanxi Province, China
Title: Zhonghe; Description: Wikipedia disambiguation page
Title: Category:Araneidae; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Biologists; Description: Wikimedia category page
Title: electronic spam; Description: unsolicited electronic messages, especially advertisements
Title: Cryptotaenia; Description: genus of plants
Title: hardtack; Description: type of cracker or biscuit
Title: Category:Cite doi templates; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: coronary artery disease; Description: artery disease characterized by plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart resulting in a narrowing of the arteries and a reduced blood supply to the cardiac muscles
Title: Flagfish; Description: species of fish
Title: Category:Taxoboxes with an invalid color; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Amblychaeturichthys; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Category:Araiophos; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: electric machine; Description: apparatus that converts energy through means of magnetic induction
Title: Xiangcheng District; Description: district of Jiangsu Province, China
Title: Shendu Highway station; Description: metro station in Shanghai, China
Title: Template:Namespace; Description: Wikimedia template
Title: flux; Description: type of chemicals used in metallurgy
Title: Category:Commons category without a link on Wikidata; Description: Wikimedia category
Title: Module:PassArguments; Description: Wikimedia module
Title: People's Republic of China; Description: state in East Asia
Title: Tiangong program; Description: space station program of the People's Republic of China
Title: MINIX; Description: Unix-like operating system
Title: Perkins Engines; Description: Diesel engine manufacturer
Title: reStructuredText; Description: lightweight markup language
Title: North Pacific Gyre; Description: major circulating system of ocean currents
Title: Bank reserves; Description: commercial banks' holdings deposited in central banks
Title: Adblock Plus; Description: content-filtering and ad blocking browser extension
Title: Dongcheng District; Description: district of Beijing, China
Title: IDS; Description: Wikimedia disambiguation page
Title: Chinese character description languages; Description: attempts to describe Hanzi in a standard way
Title: Chinese space station; Description: planned space station to be placed in Low Earth orbit
Title: Coup of Cao Mao; Description: coup d'état in Luoyang during the Three Kingdoms period
Title: Google Person Finder; Description: application that provides a registry and message board for survivors, family, and loved ones affected by a natural disaster
Title: Kim Jong-un; Description: 3rd Supreme Leader of North Korea
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: RIDGID Planer Dust Collector AC 8640; Brand: Ridgid; Review: I never received my Dust Collector when I first purchased the planer. Trying to deal with CS to no avail, therefore, I made my own. However, my discharge was at 90 degrees and I think it was the cause of frequent clogging (time wasting). With the slight angle, the throw is very different and no clogging. I purchased the two-pack versus the single. One thing I noticed about the AC-8640. it was constructed in heavy weight ABS, not cheap thin plastic, therefore, they should last quite a while. Excellent piece of work making this attachment. I definitely recommend this product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Woodstock D4203 2-1/2-Inch by 10-Feet Hose, Clear; Brand: Woodstock; Review: Outstanding. However, with it packaged in the container they bend/fold twice and after a period time it becomes distorted. However, a little solar heat did the trick. The retracting feature isn't really a factor, in fact it helps in many ways. The best feature is being fairly CLEAR and being able to see what you picked up. One thing I noticed, the Woodstock adapters work well with other manufacturers products and are of heavyweight materials.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master Electrician RC-012-1-TR-009 Heavy Duty Remote Control Power Hub; Brand: Master Electrician; Review: OUTSTANDING! EXCELLENT! One of best electrical devices I've purchased in my 80 + years. Only one questionable thing regarding this remote apparatus, the SIGNAL RANGE, 5' OK, 10' OK, 15' OK, 20' Maybe, 25' Ooops!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lightinthebox Rainshower 15 Inch Wall Mount Solid Brass Shower Arm Chrome Cheap Discount Unique Designer Plumbing Fixtures Shower Head Arms; Brand: LightInTheBox; Review: This highly chromed shower arm is excellent in it's appearance, however, I would question the threads on the mounting end. It appears to be a non-tappered thread and therefore would possibly fail in time. Being a non-pressured line, this would be time delayed failed. I used a 1/2" pipe extension (FIP-MIP) and the PINK Teflon tape because of it's thickness. Depending on the location of your elbow (galvanized) or dropear (copper), you may or may not be able to use the pipe extension. Also, be careful with HEAVY shower heads, Because of the vibration created by the shower head I had to add a decorative chrome rod approximately in the center of the arm and attached it to the ceiling. These decorative rods are readily available wherever SHOWER ROD KITS are sold. They usually come with plate and ring attachments at each end of the rod. GOOD LUCK and I hope the foregoing helps you some.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HANEBATH Brass GOOSENECK Extension Shower Arm and Flange - 1/2-14 NPT Male Thread , 0.53-inch Thread; Brand: Hane; Review: Originally this was a gamble because of the price difference of other like shower arm/extensions! I actually purchased TWO gambling on the quality. Fast delivery from China. This is one quality made fixture from China and there must a QA and QC function within the manufacturer. This shower arm was pressure tested to 67psi even though after installed there will be minimal pressure during use. I was able insert my inspection camera inside in order to view the manufacturing techniques, outstanding. I am a repeat customer of this company and do highly recommend this company; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KES K116A3 Brass Quarter Turn Angle Valve G 1/2 Inlet and Outlet Ceramic Disc Cartridge, Polished Chrome; Brand: Kes; Review: This was a wise purchase. Well constructed, heavy, and elegant! 1/2" IPS is 1/2" IPS. Highly recommend this valve. One question, how do you change the cartridge if ever? Nov 1, 2016 These valves are working PERFECTLY as an double outlet Angle Stop under the sinks. Kinda fancy for something that isn't installed for display. The quarter turn ceramic cartridge is smooth and should be alkaline buildup free. At this price I can buy extras for hard times!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KES K112A1 Brass Quarter Turn Angle Valve G 1/2 Inlet and Outlet Modern Square, Polished Chrome; Brand: Kes; Review: This valve is normally used as stop valve under sinks and toilets. However, I'm using as a control for a handheld Shower in the tub and shower stall. Also, reversing the outlet, facing downward eliminates stress on the hose. This valve is heavy and appears to be made for this function. The valve is smooth working and nice chrome plating. Highly recommend this purchase and it matches my other bath fixtures.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: xlshower XLSSH8FT Extra Long Stainless Steel Handheld Shower Hose; Brand: xlshower; Review: This hose is totally RUSTED out after 11 months of use, the internal tubing has expanded and therefore the hose is no longer usable. I removed is from the tub and in doing so noticed rust particles falling out during removal. Definitely, do not purchase this item!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KES All Brass Handheld Shower Head Holder Bracket Wall Mount for Bathroom Hand Sprayer Wand or Toilet Hand Held Bidet; Brand: Kes; Review: Excellent! I purchased two pair and requiring two in the main bathroom. My wife loves to sit in the bathtub and have the options of a handheld and mounted shower heads (mounted low). Plus having two types of handheld Shower heads individually controlled eliminates her from having to stand to readjust the water flow at the main valve. One of the main reasons for using two of holders, they are replacing a slider bar with two holders. I removed one of the sliders because of the tendencies of our great-grandchildren and some adults also, to use the slider as a handrail to avoid slipping/falling. Plus the two mounts lend less glitter in the bath, the slider had too much chrome glitter. These mounts were manufactured extensive and heavy repeated use. We highly recommend this product!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H2oVibe Handheld Shower with Temperature Thermometer - New; Brand: H2oVibe; Review: I purchased three of this handheld showerhead as gifts approximately a year ago. To date the recipients have voiced their pleasure and approval of these shower heads. Our granddaughter one of the recipients has three toddlers that enjoy the lite display while taking their bath. My granddaughters have informed me that the accuracy of the temperature display isn't of any importance, they only use the display as a reference only. Therefore, if the display is off a mere 0~10 it is acceptable as far as they concerned. Now I'm a little more particular and I have a digital display preceding the showerhead and therefore I can compare readings. So far the deviation has been +/- 0~3 which is acceptable. Yes I purchased two more from another seller/manufacturer and they appear to be identical. However, we do highly recommend this product if accuracy at my forestated acceptable deviations. Happy New Year to all of you and good luck if you purchase this handheld showerhead. Update, Feb 20, 2017. I've now got to purchase two more and maybe three more. Three of my Great-grandchildren (girls) have seen these showerheads in action and said "That's COOL, I want one of those!", and I replied OK you will get one on your birthday. The oldest one (15yo) said it was very intriguing watching the temperature change and LEDs changing. Naturally the younger ones were very excited with the showerhead under the water in the bathtub, we have to be careful when two or more are in the tub at the same time, they all claim ownership. I wish I could post an additional five stars, these showerheads are GREAT!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KES L6720 Bathroom Single Handle Mixing Valve Body and Trim with Two Function Diverter Oval, Polished Chrome; Brand: Kes; Review: I've purchased a few of these valves. Yes, I am very satisfied with these valves, I have two of them installed in a series format. One for the tub filler and the shower head and the other for the body shower heads and the handheld shower heads. I elected to use the single water controls, because this system is in the Guest Bath and I didn't want it to be too complex. Yes, it has been used several time by friends and family. Naturally, I had to give them a test run first. We highly recommend these valves by KES. We have purchased other products from KES and have little to no difficulties this manufacturer. UPDATE 1/31/17 I recently purchased a KES LM6710 Bathroom Thermostatic Valve to replace one of the KES L6720's used for the Body Showers, this should be a perfect replacement, however, the new plate behind the knobs is rectangular and therefore doesn't match. This I will deal with later down the road.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YOO.MEE LED Thermometer Handheld Shower Heads, Water Powered Light to Display Fahrenheit, Special for Skin Health, Child and Pet; Brand: YOO.MEE; Review: I've purchased three of these and have had excellent performance from this shower head over a year ago without any malfunctions. Two of these units were actually gifts for my GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN and their mothers have praised them over and over. When kids come to visit there is no problem getting them into the bathtub, the LEDs are intriguing to them. We highly recommend this handheld shower head for those with children. Update July 31, 2017 I, my relatives and friends love and have truly enjoyed this handshower. As this past weekend I've purchased two more for a friend and one of my granddaughter's first. #32 & #33 are on the way, that's Great-Grandchildren. To the designer and manufacturer, there are NO suggested improvements required, it is excellent as is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Yamaha ACC-31056-00-13 Surface Cleaner,15 inches; Brand: Yamaha; Review: Finally got my drive way cleaned.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TrimmerPlus PS720 8-Inch Pole Saw with Bar and Chain; Brand: Trimmer Plus; Review: Great item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTD 710-3157A Hex Screw cap patch; Brand: MTD; Review: Worked great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Giant Quail Rails for Model 6302 Automatic Egg Turner; Brand: Little Giant; Review: Works great with the Giant 9300.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forney 75126 Quick Coupler Male Socket, 1/4inch M-NPT, 5,500 PSI; Brand: Forney; Review: Perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Powerfit PF31011A Extension Wand for Pressure Washers, 36-Inch; Brand: Powerstroke; Review: Great improvement for existing pressure wand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apache 98441024 3/8" Quick Disconnect Pressure Washer Adapter Set; Brand: Apache; Review: Worked well with existing hoses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TrimmerPlus GC720 Garden Cultivator Attachment with Four Premium Tines for Attachment Capable String Trimmers, Polesaws, and Powerheads; Brand: Trimmer Plus; Review: I have a small garden and it works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troy-Bilt TB575 EC 29cc 4-Cycle 17-Inch Straight Shaft Trimmer; Brand: Troy-Bilt; Review: Ran for one hour and quit.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Troy-Bilt Drill Bit JumpStart for Trimmers & Other Handheld Equipment; Brand: Troy-Bilt; Review: Works every time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 490-900-0025 MTD Riding Lawn Mower Deck Wash Kit; Brand: MTD; Review: Easy to install and works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Briggs & Stratton 492932S Oil Filter; Brand: Briggs & Stratton; Review: Fits perfect no problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: In Search of Schrödinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality; Author: Visit Amazon's John Gribbin Page; Review: This book is worth the price that it costs. The book starts out with the history that leads up to the quantum physics world. Then the author goes into what makes quantum physics the strangest part of the science world. This book is interesting and very entertaining. If you have never read another book on quantum physics, then this book will blow you away. I recommend that you read the authors next book, Schrodinger's Kittens. This book follows up where this left off with updated (at the point of publication: mid '90's) theories and more strange aspects of quantum physics.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ambrose Bierce: Alone in Bad Company; Author: Roy Morris; Review: This book gives insight into one of the American literary greats. There are times that the book drags, but I think this is due as much to the author as to the fact that some moments in Bierce's life are so interesting that when you read about the "average" moments in his life, you are left, well , bored. This is a good book for a Bierce fan or someone that would like to learn about an American writer who, deservedly, lived in the shadow of Twain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph J. Ellis Page; Review: This book is basically two ideas combined into one volume. The first three chapters are interesting, to say the least, but the last few chapters seem more like an excerpt from a John Adams biography. They are interesting, none the less. This book is a good read for anyone who likes history (American history in particular). As a vet, I am offended that someone would claim to be in the military when they were not, and I can imagine what that feeling would be for a vet who served in Vietnam. But I can overlook that fact to learn something about some of the greatest people that ever lived.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buddy Boys; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike McAlary Page; Review: This book is very old but it's story is still as shocking and amazing as it was when it was published. It's a riveting, shocking , and somewhat sad book. These men started out with good intentions and then became bad cops. The stress of the job and the allure of easy money got to, not just a few rogue cops, but to a whole precinct. Most were caught. Some did jail time. And some suffered a worse fate: a life of guilt and overwhelming hurt. The underlying question is the age old one: are they a product of the culture they worked in or were they "born" this way and it took working in the 77th precinct to bring it out? If you enjoy reading of a bygone era where a whole precinct (more figuratively than literally) became a mirror of the crime ridden area they patrolled, then this book is for you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare's Unorthodox Biography: New Evidence of an Authorship Problem (Contributions in Drama and Theatre Studies); Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Price Page; Review: Short and sweet, it's a good book. Many will give it bad reviews because they are Stratfordians, but don't let that dissuade you from reading this. I read it in about 3 days (was on vacation) and thought it was well written and provides (if you must have) many footnotes and references. The book goes into many details regarding the argument and, I think, is a must read for those interested in the Shakespeare debate. I would tell you, read it yourself and then decide. XdM; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six by Seuss: A Treasury of Dr. Seuss Classics; Author: Visit Amazon's Dr. Seuss Page; Review: It can't be said enough, this is a wonderful book. There is no more that needs to be said. XdM; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Players: The Mysterious Identity of William Shakespeare; Author: Visit Amazon's Bertram Fields Page; Review: 1. I lean towards the anti-stratfordian side. I think most of the people dislike this book, like most anti-strat books, because it doesn't agree with their view. Stratfordians seem to treat Shakespeare like Jesus and anything that doesn't agree with the established cannon is nonsense. The author of this book actually points out many problems with the anti-strat's arguments. 2. I think this is a very good book for a beginner. It doesn't go too much into the underlying details. It isn't a thesis for a PhD. You can enjoy the book without being bogged down in minute details. Some may not like this. I think it is perfect for a beginner. 3. The author gives a somewhat different hypothesis. That is that multiple authors were involved (which we know was the case for many Shakespeare works), mainly Oxford and Shakspear. In conclusion, this is a good book. If you are a Stratfordian and are looking for a book to change your mind, then this isn't for you. It isn't a scholarly work. If, though, you want a nice overview of the debate with a brief bio of the main possible authors in a nice short concise book, this if for you. It's a book to be enjoyed, which I believe it does. XdM; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript; Author: Visit Amazon's James Scott Bell Page; Review: This book is the kind of book I like...not filled with fluff. The author gives only information and examples. The author explains it perfectly and simply. I would consider this a great reference to have at your disposal when needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hacienda del Sol; City: Taos Taos County New Mexico; Review: We had an amazing stay at Hacienda del Sol. I wish that we could have stayed longer. As soon as we arrived I felt all my worries melt away. The breakfasts were delicious. My husband and I enjoyed coming back in the late afternoon and relaxing in the adirindack chairs in the backyard with incredible views of the mountains and in the hot tub. Loved the location - close enough to be convenient to town and attractions but away from it in order to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. And at the end of the lane we enjoyed the best meal ever at The Love Apple restaurant. I would highly recommend a stay here!! Cindy & Dave; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angermeyer Waterfront Inn; City: Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Galapagos Islands; Review: My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Angermeyer as part of a tour with Adventure Life. Since it was part of a package I am not sure of the cost but it certainly was a spectacular setting!!! The rooms were clean and nice with a good shower and balconies with a waterfront view. Staff was very friendly and helpful. You really feel away from it all as you need to take a water taxi (short ride at minimal cost) to get to the town. The waterfront setting is so relaxing and we enjoyed Happy Hour cocktails overlooking the harbor watching the pelicans and blue footed boobies fly by. The only disappointment was the food as I did not think our dinner was very good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iguana Crossing; City: Puerto Villamil Isabela Galapagos Islands; Review: My husband and I enjoyed our 2 night stay at Iguana Crossing as part of a tour group. The hotel is beautiful and clean with a helpful and friendly staff and manager. We enjoyed our yummy breakfasts and dinners at the hotel. There is a lovely infinity pool and hot tub that we did not get to enjoy as we preferred to walk and relax on the beach instead. The location across from the beach is fantastic!!!! The beach is so amazing and you really feel "away from it all." The walk to the Turtle Breeding Center is behind the hotel along a boardwalk where you can spot marine iguanas and flamingos in the lagoon. It was a great location to come back to after our day trips on the island. I would highly recommend. The only thing that takes getting used to is operating the shower.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eugenia Hotel; City: Quito Pichincha Province; Review: The hotel was fine for our purposes - one night at the beginning and at the end of our tour of the Galapagos. It is located conveniently close to the airport (short drive). The area itself is rather deserted and we had to walk a few block to find any restaurants open that were serving dinner. Staff was helpful and breakfast was included.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casa Opuntia Galapagos; City: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno San Cristobal Galapagos Islands; Review: My husband and I stayed here as part of a package with Adventure Life. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location was very convenient for day trips (snorkeling, kayaking and hiking) and walks along the board walk (with many shore birds, crabs and seals). It has great waterfront views and a nearby beach with sea lions. Sometimes the sea lions and other sounds did keep us up a bit at night but ear plugs can solve the problem. And the food was delicious - fresh and home cooked!!! Loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patagonia Queen; City: El Calafate Province of Santa Cruz Patagonia; Review: Although we were only passing through El Calafate for a few hours on our way back to Buenos Aires and did not stay at the hotel our friends did and highly recommend it. And I can add that the assistance we received from Raphael at the front desk was so warm and helpful. He helped us sort out our transportation mix-up even though it was not his problem at all. And he allowed us to store our luggage for a few hours so we could dine with our friends and do some last minute shopping at the nearby shops. Thanks so much Raphael for your kindness and I will be sure to recommend the Patagonia Queen to other travelers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: El Galpon del Glaciar; City: El Calafate Province of Santa Cruz Patagonia; Review: My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights at the beginning of our Patagonia adventure and loved it!! Wished we could have stayed longer. The setting is spectacular with amazing views of Lago Argentina. It is outside of El Calafate but we did not mind at all and preferred to be away from everything with the peace and tranquility. The staff were all so warm and friendly and we loved the sheep herding dogs, learning all their names and enjoying playing with them. During our stay we took a wonderful horseback ride with Mary Jo as our guide. My husband had never rode before and learned to gallop. We enjoyed the sheep herding and shearing demonstration, lamb BBQ and short tango show our first night ending the evening with a lovely malbec by the fire in the main area. Heaven!! The next day we did the mini-trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier which is a must see! So cool. And after a long day at the Glacier we enjoyed a lovely dinner and relaxed by the fire. It was hard to leave and say good-bye and we do hope to return some day.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weskar Patagonian Lodge; City: Puerto Natales Magallanes Region; Review: My husband and I stayed here for one night on our way to Torres del Paine. Although it was outside of town we loved the view of the Last Hope Sound from our large bedroom window and did not mind the walk back from town. We dined at the lodge so we did not have to go back into town during the evening and enjoyed relaxing with our pisco sours by the fire with the amazing view. The rooms are rather unique with a loft type setting and no large bathroom mirror that took some getting used to be but it turned out to be fine. Really felt quite relaxed in this setting.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rey Don Felipe; City: Punta Arenas Magallanes Region; Review: My husband and I stayed here for one night after our cruise from Ushuaia into Punta Arenas before heading to Torres del Paine. The rooms were large and the hotel was conveniently located close to the bus station and town. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant, which was fine and took advantage of the free internet. Only complaint was the noise as our room was on the main floor close to the reception desk and we could hear the tour groups coming and going - people were loud and woke us up at 3am. Other guests compained that rooms at the back are loud because of a car park so not sure where it is quiet. Recommend that you bring ear plugs. Hotel is fine for a stop over.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Boutique Reino Del Plata; City: Buenos Aires Capital Federal District; Review: My husband and I stayed in the hotel for 2 nights before our Patagonia Adventure and 1 night on the way back home. The location was very convenient - only a few short blocks away from the City sightseeing bus tour and close to Casa Rosada and Cafe Tortoni. We even walked to Recoleta neighborhood from the hotel and through Puerto Madero. Close to San Telmo for the Sunday anitques fair and the restaurants. The staff was very friendly although I wish they had been better with the restaurant recommendations and sights to see for our first night. We relied more on the guidebook for places to go.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soho Hotel; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: We enjoyed our stay at the hotel for 4 nights. The best part of our stay was the extremely helpful service we received from the staff, especially Jonas Lanzan at the front desk who was very friendly and attentive to all of our questions. We were very appreciative of his assistance!!. The hotel was conveniently located to the metro which was helpful for our day trip to reach the train station and when we wanted to take a metro train to a different neighborhood, as we found the City to be larger than we had expected. Hotel was close enough to walk to the historic gothic are and also to restaurants and bars in L'Example area. There is no nightlife right near the hotel but that was fine. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The one complaint would be the lighting - the modern mood lighting made it very difficult to read in the room - even with all the lights on it always felt dark.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Conner Channel Lodge; City: La Conner Washington; Review: My husband and I stayed here for a night on our way to the San Juan Islands. We were travelling with a bike group and it worked out well for everyone. We had lunch and breakfast at the lodge and the food was quite good. I liked our room which was very good size and had a balcony overlooking the water. It was tricky to figure out how the air condtioner worked but once we figured it out it worked well. Enjoyed our stay here - even though it was quite brief.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday Harbor House; City: Friday Harbor San Juan Island San Juan Islands Washington; Review: My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Friday Harbor House. We were traveliing with a group and it worked out well. We lucked out with a balcony room with an amazing view of the harbor, ferry and could watch the sea planes landing. We enjoyed Happy Hour on the lawn twice and dinner in the restaurant was quite good. It was a convenient location as you could walk from the ferry and we walked into town to the restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly too. We enjoyed and would recommend to others. Loved this island too!! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outlook Inn on Orcas Island; City: Eastsound Orcas Island San Juan Islands Washington; Review: We enjoyed our stay at the Outlook Inn. The location was excellent - conveninet with gorgeous views from the balcony. Staff was friendly and the food in the New Leaf Cafe was quite good. We were there with a travel group and all was organized very well so we had a smooth stay. The surrounding town is quite charming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle; City: Seattle Washington; Review: My husband and i stayed here for two nights in Seattle before heading to the San Juan Islands. It was perfect for our needs. Loved the downtown location - close to the Market and Pioneer Square. Enjoyed the wine happy hour at 5pm. Found the rooms to be clean and did not have any noise issues. Close to the Purple Wine Bar and Cafe which we also enjoyed for a wine tasting. The only complaint would be that if I had children I would be upset that they had a stuffed animal sea otter in the rooms available for purchase. Since it was already in the room it would be hard for a parent to say no to the purchase. If you go with kids I would ask that they not put this tempation in the room to avoid any issues if you don't want to buy it. .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desert Pearl Inn; City: Springdale Utah; Review: My husband and I stayed here as part of a biking and hiking tour group of Zion and loved it!! The setting is beautiful and after a long day the hot tub and pool with the mountain range as a backdrop were magnificent. The rooms were good size with amazing view from the balcony. On the shuttle bus route and close enough to both the park and town. When I return to Zion I would definitely stay here. I am not sure about the cost as our stay was included as part of a package.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yinhe Dynasty Hotel; City: Chengdu Sichuan; Review: I found this hotel to be ok but I would not return. The room we had was in desperate need of renovation - wallpaper and carpet seemed very dirty and there seemed to be a musty smell in the room. I don't think that there was very much to do on the area. Luckily we were only there for one night.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: New Century Hotel; City: Yangshuo County Guangxi; Review: This hotel was in a very good location and an easy walk t the restaurant section. Our room was find but nothing special. The decor was rather unusual but we weren't in the room very much. The views of the karsts from our window were quite nice and teh brreakfast area and food offerings were fine. We absolutley loved the area of Yangshuo and the Li River so the lack of luxury in the hotel was not a factor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Via Roma Beach Resort; City: Bradenton Florida; Review: Can't beat the location right on a lovely white sand beach with heated pool overlooking beach. The accommodations are rather simple and could use some updating. The staff was very friendly and quite helpful. I prefer the units on the first floor if you have a choice. We had a 2 bedroom with 2 twin beds in one room and a king bed in the other but only one bathroom. There is only a parking pass for one car per unit so we had to use the overflow parking lot which was fine. Overall everything worked out fine and we really enjoyed our stay on Anna Maria Island.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starlight Luxury Rooms; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: My husband and I were only in Split for 2 nights before we were meeting our tour group and this was the perfect spot to stay. The location was very convenient just outside the Palace Walls and a quick easy walk to all the sights. Room was comfortable and clean and reasonably priced. If you are a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs as there can be some street noise. I was glad that we arranged transportation from the airport as the rooms are in an old building with minimal signage and may have been diffcult to find. There is no elevator but we were assisted with our luggage on arrival and departure. Be sure to let them know when you plan to arrive as the reception area is not 24 hours. Since we had airport pick-up everything went very smoothly. They required cash payment but ATM is directly outside building. If you are not looking for fancy hotel amenities - breakfast, concierge, pool, etc. I would recommend this as a great place to stay to explore Split for a couple days.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adriana hvar spa hotel; City: Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: The hotel is in an excellent location overlooking the marina so you can walk to the beach and into the town to explore. Beakfast is served on the outdoor terrace which is also very nice. However, I was extremely disappointed with our room. Some of the rooms offer excellent harbor views and looked quite nice. Our room was on a floor with the only window looking out on a terrace that could be used by all the guests. So we had to keep our curtain closed - which made it very dark in the room as there was not enough lighting. The set up of things was also quite quirky with the hair dryer located in the closet and barely reaching the mirror. We asked to switch rooms and were told we could move to a higher floor that would not open out to the public terrace and only after moving all of our things did we find out that the new room was only available for one night and not two - so needless to say the front desk service was rather disorganized. That being said we did enjoy our stay in Hvar and the hotel was convenient for our planned activities.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: We had a very positive experience with our stay here. We were only here one night after a biking trip. It was very convenient for our tour of the City Walls and to check out the fortress and Cable Car to the top of the mountain. The room had a great view overlooking the fortress with a balcony. The breakfast was good and served in a very nice location. The staff and concierge were very friendly and helpul. They stored our luyggage for us after check out and helped us secure a taxi as we were changing hotels to stay on the Adriatic for the remainder of our stay. We did not use the spa facilities.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Roof Inn Syracuse; City: Syracuse Finger Lakes New York; Review: I chose this hotel for its convenience, but unfortunately being near the highway we heard the traffic noise. Then within the room the heater made a clicking sound all night long that kept us awake. And to make matters worse other guests came home late in the evening drunk and were very loud right outside our door. Did not like being on the ground floor. So overall not a very pleasant experience. Room was average - nothing special and price was cheap. You get what you pay for I guess.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Resort on Cocoa Beach; City: Cocoa Beach Brevard County Florida; Review: We stayed here for a week and had a lovely 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ocean view with a balcony unit. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the necessities and there was ample room in the living area. It was neat and clean. The beach was quite nice and we enjoyed morning walks and lounging although you need to pay to rent the chairs. They had a movie theatre on premises, which we took advantage of one evening and a Mexican restaraunt. which was ok. The pool was nice but the location was bit strange in the front of the hotel in the parking lot so we preferred the beach. Also there was always a band playing at the pool so it was not quiet. It is convenient if you want to drive to Kennedy Space Center - which I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buena Vista del Rincon; City: Rincon de La Vieja Province of Guanacaste; Review: We went for a day trip for a great hike on the property and birding. We were quite fortunate to have Ian Orozco as our guide, which made the experience very enjoyable and special. He was quite knowledgeable and friendly and had great spotting skills. We were thrilled with all the birds we saw including three species of motmots and toucans!!! During the hike we also had the opportunity to swim in one of the three waterfalls that we saw. After the hike we were able to relax in the sauna and thermal hot springs after als applying some volcanic mud to our bodies. Skin felt great afterwards. It was a very fun day and beautiful landscape . Guide was fantastic and made it so worthwhile!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Line 6 FBV Shortboard MkII Foot Controller; Brand: Line 6; Review: This piece of equipment is essential to utilize all the fun of owning a Line 6 amp. As others have noted the display is slightly smaller and less legible than the old Line 6 Shortboard but if you never owned the old Shortboard then just forget that I said anything, you will never know. The construction of this unit should be solid enough for stage use even though I only use it at home. This pedal really is great, it can control volume, wah and other pitch parameters with the pedal and the switches allow you to quickly access over 100 presets, yours or those of the manufacturer and of course the tuner display is right there with the push of a button whenever you need it. If you have a new Line 6 amp and don't have this pedal you are really missing out IMO.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D'Addario NYXL1046 Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings, Light; Brand: D'Addario; Review: I have been playing guitar for over 40 years and these are by far the best strings I have ever used, they are quite pricey but I feel they are worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectraflex Fatso Flex Right Angle Instrument Cable, 14 Foot, Black; Brand: Spectraflex; Review: My favorite cable ! I have been playing electric guitar for over 40 years, the Fatsoflex is the most durable cable with the best sound quality and it doesn't kink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Guitar Folding A-Frame Stand for Acoustic and Electric Guitars; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Nice little stand ! I had got my first headless guitar last year and realized that it wouldn't work with most of my headstock type stands, this stand seems solid, folds easily and is adjustable, just what I needed !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectraflex Braided Series Lo-Z Microphone Cable, 20 Foot, Red; Brand: Spectraflex; Review: Spectraflex has always been my favorite cable for sound and durability, I have never had one fail; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyle Pro Electronic Drum kit - Portable Electric Tabletop Drum Set Machine with Digital Panel, 7 Drum; Brand: Pyle; Review: I was looking for a tabletop type drum machine because I don't really have the room for a regular electronic drum set and this Pyle set seemed to have the best reviews. First of all I am not a real drummer but I have been a guitarist/composer for over 40 years, yeah I know I am old but most of my musician friends have electronic drum sets in their basement and they sound really good and take up very little space. I was looking for something to augment my original compositions, and I am old school so I need something that is simple without menus and that's the best part about this Pyle unit, it is very simple to operate, I was able to start recording my own drum tracks within minutes of turning it on (it records it's own drum tracks). The drum sounds are decent and there are a variety of kits and drum sounds available and the action of the heads is much like the more expensive full set units from Roland or Yamaha. It comes with these tiny little pedals for the high hat and bass drum but their response is very accurate, I don't think they would last long for aggressive drumming but for home recording they are okay if you can find a way to keep them from moving around. This is a really nice unit for the money and you could easily jam with a guitarist and a bassist with it as long as you keep the foot pedals secured. Well worth the small amount of money it costs and seems durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Musical_Instruments |
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Title: PEDS Little Boys' Growing Half Cushion Crew Socks (Pack of 4); Brand: ; Review: These socks are a little too thick, when my son wears these I can barely get his shoes on.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS Women's Knee High Low Hidden Wedge Boots; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: I love these boots!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vionic with Orthaheel Technology Womens Venture Lace Up Sneaker Denim Size 8.5; Brand: Vionic; Review: I received these shoes yesterday and figured I would give them a try today, I walked 3 miles in them and I felt like they were already broke in for my feet. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and these were so comfy to walk in. No pain when wearing these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfy Clothiers 6 Pants Button Extenders for Pants, Khakis and Dress Slacks Waist Comfort; Brand: Comfy Clothiers; Review: They didn't fit any of my Maurices jeans.. They were too small for my buttons.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BOBS from Skechers Women's Keepsakes Ice Angel Slipper; Brand: ; Review: I love these shoes. They are good for the winter months but I would not advise walking in any snow with them. I have found that the way the bottoms are the snow packs onto the bottom and can make it very dangerous once you are only a slippery ground because the bottoms turn into chunks of icy snow from getting packing into the soles. Other than that, I love these shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Premier Inn Cobham Hotel; City: Cobham Surrey England; Review: We have just come back from a 17 night stay at the Premier Inn in Cobham and we cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We made the booking in September and got very good prices during their sale period and managed to get two interconnecting rooms for us and the kids. Making that booking was facilitated by one of the ladies on reception when I called all the way from Abu Dhabi. The rooms were comfortable, spacious enough and clean. The reception staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful at all hours of the day and night and made such an extra effort for our kids. As we were there during the Christmas period, one of the lovely girls at reception wrote a letter to the kids from Santa (of course, they did not know that) and we were allowed to leave all the presents under the Christmas tree in reception. Made it as homely as can be when you are away from home. I will always remember that gesture! We had breakfast at the Pub (Fairmile) next door every morning (except New Year's day when we went to Carluccios in Esher -recommend that too) and a few meals on various evenings. Lovely pub, nice family atmosphere at all times. If we were to come back to the UK this summer, I would stay at the Premier Inn in Cobham again. I can only imagine how lovely it would be in the summer months with all that green space outside for the kids to run around! Although the hotel was full on New Year's eve, we did not notice the increase in the number of people and although we were warned about the noise at night about people coming in late, we did not really hear much. The location of the hotel was also great, just off the Portsmouth road, but set back from the road, so you never hear any traffic. 5 mns from the A3 and 5 mns to Esher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara; City: Hamim Liwa Oasis Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Review: Went there for 10th wedding anniversary and it was the most magical place. We had an amazing room with a huge terrace overlooking the pool, the dune and the desert. We had fantastic couple of days away and came back to Abu Dhabi so relaxed!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alcron Hotel Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: We stayed at the Alcron for three nights with two kids, we had two separate rooms. The beds were very comfortable, the rooms very clean and a reasonable size. We had breakfast once in the restaurant and there was a good selection of vegetarian and meat options, including an eggs/omelette station. If I am staying in Prague again, I will definitely stay at this hotel again. The staff were all fluent in English and very helpful at all times. We had dinner in the restaurant on another occasion and the inion soup was one of the best I ever had. The hotel is in a fantastic location, two minutes walk from St Wenceslas Square with two Starbucks and a Marks and Spencer round the corner, amongst many many other shops and a Christmas market. The Old Town is about 8-10 mns walk. In fact, for the duration of our stay, we walked everywhere!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa Lutzi; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: We stayed at Villa Lutzi in April with our two kids for six nights. We were given the family room which is on the first floor and is actually two rooms with a connecting sitting area. We loved staying at Villa Lutzi because we were so well looked after, from Eric and his wife to the staff who work there, particularly Patience, Aisha and Alfred. Such lovely people, going out of their way to help out! Eric even booked the tickets for Table Mountain online for us so we could avoid the queues. The house is very close to Table Mountain, in fact you can see the Lions Head while sitting by the pool. The rooms were very clean and nicely furnished and having a shared space with the kids was a bonus. We were able to get a take away on a couple of nights and eat it at the Guesthouse. We rented a car so we drove everywhere but there are buses that go to the Waterfront and all popular destinations. Breakfast every morning was delicious and the poached eggs perfect!! Having the laundry done and ironed for a small fee was such a relief!! We will definitely be staying at Villa Lutzi again when we go back to Cape Town, I am already planning my next trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boutique Hotel Golden Key; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: I booked 9 rooms at the Hotel Golden Key for a group of friends and myself. The whole process started late in January and we stayed in July. From Day 1, everybody at the Hotel Golden Key was professional, caring and offered us the best service....right up until the minute we left. Every email was answered (and there were many many emails), every change accommodated. Nothing was too much trouble and every request was attended to with professionalism. Because of the layout of the hotel, we were able to have rooms close to each other and in areas away from other rooms - ideal for big groups. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very very clean. We enjoyed a hearty breakfast every morning and we were able to take our time and chat afterwards. There are hot meals available as well as cold options. Big selection of teas too! If you are after a quiet and peaceful time, the rooms overlooking the courtyard and the central area are very quiet. The ones overlooking the street, naturally can have some street noise. The staff and management were the most accommodating and always helpful. I cannot praise and thank them enough. If you are looking for a hotel in Mala Strana, Hotel Golden Key is amazing! Perfect location, only a few minutes walk from the Charles Bridge, the metro stops and with easy access to the castle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Les Rotes Hotel; City: Denia Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: I stayed at Les Rotes on my first visit to the area. Absolutely loved it! Staff are delightful, all of them but especially Jacob. Very helpful and ready to give advice, always accommodating.The hotel has some rooms with beautiful views and although we had the option to change, we did not. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and well furnished. On the Saturday night, the hotel was hosting a private party and a wedding party.... all very cool and well organised! Breakfast in the morning was excellent, fresh coffee, juice and bread, amongst several other choices. We also had dinner in the restaurant twice and it was very tasty, local cuisine. I would definitely come back and stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: RiteAV - Cat6 Network Ethernet Cable - Blue - 3 ft; Brand: RiteAV; Review: Just needed some extra cables for home projects and was pleased to find good cables without the high price. So far no issues with any of them at this time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vantec NexStar CX NST-200S2-BK 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure (Black); Brand: Vantec; Review: Great little case, had a bit of trouble putting my drive in there from an ACER laptop, but a little snip of the plastic tabs on the end cap and the removal of the foam bumpers and it held the drive nice and snug, just had to superglue the cap to hold it in place. Runs quietly and handles the drive just fine. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars was the issue with my drive being a bit wider than the case was expecting to handle and so had to remove those tabs that held the end cap in place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Marine Pinpoint AC Adapter Kit; Brand: American Marine; Review: I have a folding light studio and the LEDs came with a 9V Battery plug. When I get going on my taking pictures I can spend hours doing that at a time. So instead of going through batteries I went with this and it has worked great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uxcell a10103000ux0020 Recessed Security Alarm Contacts Door Window Sensor Magnetic Reed Switch White; Brand: uxcell; Review: Worked great when we got a new sliding door. Got a new sliding door and it required us to get a new security contact for it. Works great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XBOOM Ceramic Mini Portable Capsule Speaker with Rechargeable Battery, Enhanced Bass+ (Black); Brand: XBOOM; Review: A portable light-weight solution to poor iPad Audio. I had originally purchased a DKnight Magicbox to stream audio but after trying two different speakers i would get these disruptive squeals. So I swore off Blue Tooth and wanted a lightweight "wired" solution. This little speaker has done a fantastic job in providing rich sounds for our gaming table.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Headphone for iPhone X Adaptor Connector AUX 3.5mm Earphone Adaptor for iPhone X/XS/XR/8/8 Plus Converter Accessories Headphone Cable Splitter Audio; Brand: IMBCYL; Review: Purchased to stream audio from an iPad Air and while it would work, it would occasionally start to squeal a high pitch whine, requiring a shutdown. Very distracting when other things were underway. It would do this randomly. So it got benched, and hand-me down to the kids. The Audio quality is good and pretty decent bass.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BESTEK Power Step Down 220V to 110V Voltage Converter 4-Port USB Charging EU/UK/AU/US Universal Plug Travel; Brand: BESTEK; Review: Fantastic power strip, that worked well as we traveled all over Asia. Loved the fast that we were able to keep multiple phones, cameras, and low draw devices charged. Did not try to mess with hair driers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Crosman Benjamin Hollow Pt. Pellets 500 CT BHP22; Brand: Crosman; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Men's Raglan Baseball T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plano 10470 Gun Guard SE Single Rifle Case; Brand: Plano; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oakley Men's Metal Gas Can Cap 2.0; Brand: ; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crosman Premier Hollow Point Pellet .22 cal, 14.3 Gr., 500 count; Brand: Crosman; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Fitness Ab Carver Pro Roller for Core Workouts; Brand: Perfect Fitness; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope; Brand: Benjamin; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slimcore By Zaza Slimming Waist and Abs Belt Trimmer-cincher Girdle for Weight Loss-thermo Sweat Neoprene Shaper; Brand: Zaza; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Champion Men's Raglan Baseball T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rogue River Tactical Black Spring Assist Rescue Pocket Knife EMT EMS Ambulance Tanto Blade with Glass Breaker; Brand: ; Review: Very nice product. Excellent price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haendler & Natermann H&N Silver Point Pointed Airgun Pellets .22 Caliber / 17.13 Grains (200 Count); Brand: Haendler & Natermann; Review: Excellent product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Unisex Fast Trek Neck Gaiter; Brand: ; Review: Excelent product and service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed Abs Complete Ab Workout System by Iron Gym, Abdominal Roller Wheel; Brand: Iron Gym; Review: Excelent product and service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Men's Blitzing II Stretch Fit Cap; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Excellent product and seller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Men's ArmourVent Training Cap; Brand: Under Armour; Review: Excellent product and seller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Fine Mesh Strainer; Brand: OXO; Review: I use it mostly for straining stock, and it's big enough to handle large quantities of liquid at a time. The mesh is fine enough to catch even the smallest particles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart 77-412 Chef's Classic Stainless 4-Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I bought this stockpot because the one that came with the set I had (an 8-quart) was just too small for the amounts of stock I was making. Keep in mind though that this one is very tall--when I wash it in the sink, I have to swivel the faucet out of the way to stand the stockpot upright. The steamer that came with it was also a godsend, since I did not have a proper steamer prior to buying this. The price was right too. Most similar stockpots I looked at from other manufacturers either didn't have the steamer/pasta inserts or cost significantly more. My only complaint about this set is that it's hard to keep it as perfectly shiny as it was out of the box, but that's true of all stainless steel, and of course it doesn't affect performance at all. Update (April 2013): this pot has held up well to regular use. I have no complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Stainless Steel Funnels, Set of 3; Brand: Norpro; Review: It looks like I'm not the only one who overestimated the size of these funnels. But they're a good size to use on small spice bottles and things like that, or any time you're only looking to funnel a small amount of something. They seem very sturdy and well made.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OXO 1136000 Good Grips 3-Inch Mini Strainer, Multicolor; Brand: OXO; Review: I already had the large version of this strainer that I used mostly to strain giant batches of stock, and it worked very well. I wanted a smaller one to strain juices and smaller amounts of liquid, and this strainer is basically a mini version of the big one. As expected, I'm perfectly happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Metallic Bakeware Half-Size 18 Gauge Aluminum Sheet Pan; Brand: Chicago Metallic Bakeware; Review: After replacing cheap (nonstick) baking sheets multiple times because they kept warping, I decided to just bite the bullet and spend a little more for something that would last (and not warp). I hope I have found it in this pan, because it has not warped even once, though I've only had it for about a month. The only issue is that one of them arrived with a small "chink" in the metal on the baking side, though it looked more like something that happened during manufacturing than like someone had taken a knife to it afterwards. Just a small imperfection, and it doesn't seem to affect performance at all. Also, for a pan that doesn't seem to warp, these are surprisingly light (a good thing, in my opinion). I was expecting something heavier. UPDATE Nov 2014: These pans are still excellent. They still don't warp, and they clean up easily (well, as long as you soak them a little first). The aforementioned "chink" has indeed turned out to not be a problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do DRY-01375 Wood Clothespins with Spring, 50-Pack, 3.3-inches Length; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: So, for what I paid, I wasn't expecting a strong clip that would last for years, and they met my expectations. These are a little flimsy, but I'm actually using them in my garden, not for holding up heavy wet clothes, so they do ok. If you're looking for pins for your laundry, I suggest paying a little more for something more durable. These ones feel like I could easily dislocate them just by pinching them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oenophilia Wooden Muddler; Brand: Oenophilia; Review: The bottom separated from the top--must have been glued on, cheaply. So I wanted one that was one piece and wouldn't snap in two on me. This one fits the bill, and is attractive to boot. Easy to use and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bayou Classic 1102 102-Qt. Stainless Steel Stockpot with Boil Basket; Brand: Bayou Classic; Review: I bought this for making jumbo batches of stock (the 24 qt one). It fits the bill. It's pretty lightweight. The handles are welded, not riveted, which is something I wasn't expecting, so I just make sure to support it well when it's full and heavy and I'm moving it around. Can't be beat for the price though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ArtToFrames 18x22 inch Black Picture Frame, WOMFRBW72079-18x22; Brand: ArtToFrames; Review: I've ordered a few things from this company and have always been happy with the products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craig Frames 20x24 Acrylic for Picture Frame Poster Frame .090" Clear (CFACRC); Brand: Craig Frames; Review: Exactly what I needed. I'm putting together a frameless mount for a photograph, and given that most frameless mount kits are insanely expensive for some reason, I decided to do it myself, piecemeal. This is a little heavier than what I was expecting, but it should do the trick. It arrived very well protected. No chips or anything.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 16x20 Smooth White / Super White Custom Mat for Picture Frame with 12x16 opening size (Mat Only, Frame NOT; Brand: ArtToFrames; Review: Excellent mat at an excellent price. I love that they have odd sizes and colors that are near impossible to find anywhere else.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8x10 Picture Frames -Signature Barnwood Reclaimed Wood Photo Frames; Brand: Rustic Decor; Review: I've bought a couple of frames from this company, and they are all exactly as described. Very attractive, and at a good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rustic Decor 8x10 Picture Frames - Barnwood Reclaimed Wood Standard Photo Frame; Brand: Rustic Decor; Review: This frame is beautiful, and exactly as pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I bought one of these several years ago and it still works good as new. My only complaints (and these are probably true for all grinders) is (firstly) that the bottom part is hard to clean. Whereas the cone unscrews and can go in the dishwasher, you'll have to attack the base with a wet cloth and a butter knife to force the cloth into all the crannies. However, despite its filth, mine still seems to work just fine. My second complaint is that the grounds static-cling to the sides of the (plastic) grounds chamber, so I have to knock it around a bit to get them un-stuck, thus spraying my counter with coffee dust. But these are relatively minor issues. I feel I've gotten my money's worth out of this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Steamer with Extendable Handle; Brand: OXO; Review: I love this steamer. It's durable and easy to wrangle into place, and I like how it folds up for storage. Just be careful not to overload it or things might fall out of it when you lift it out of the pot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gallery Solutions 11x14 White Wood Wall Frame with Double White Mat For 8x10 Image; Brand: Gallery Solutions; Review: This frame is very attractive and really shows off the photo in it. I would definitely buy another one if needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Silicone Steamer, Green; Brand: OXO; Review: I love this steamer. It's durable and easy to wrangle into place, and I like how it folds up for storage. Just be careful not to overload it or things might fall out of it when you lift it out of the pot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ikea Pressa Washing Bag, Set of 3; Brand: IKEA; Review: I've only used the bags once, but they seem very durable and well made. I think they'll last a long time. The largest one is big enough to hold probably 2 sweaters, as long as they're not very thick. For the price, they are definitely worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ikea 15 Laundry Wash Bags w/ Zippers & Hanging Hooks Protect Delicate Clothes in the Washing Machine; Brand: IKEA; Review: I've only used the bags once, but they seem very durable and well made. I think they'll last a long time. The largest one is big enough to hold probably 2 sweaters, as long as they're not very thick. For the price, they are definitely worth it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge Striped Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2; Brand: Lodge; Review: These fit my 12" Lodge and my 8" Wagner perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Messermeister Chef's Edge-Guard, 8-Inch; Brand: Messermeister; Review: I bought this for my 7" Top Chef cleaver. It fits perfectly--actually, it has room to spare. The plastic is very hard and seems like it should be able to withstand some abuse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Messermeister Chef's Edge-Guard, 12-Inch; Brand: Messermeister; Review: I bought this for my 7" Top Chef cleaver. It fits perfectly--actually, it has room to spare. The plastic is very hard and seems like it should be able to withstand some abuse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Chef by Master Cutlery 2-Piece Santoku and Paring Knife Set; Brand: Topchef; Review: I love this cleaver. Used it to hack apart the holiday bird. It feels good in my hand--balanced and not too heavy. The grip feels solid and comfortable, though I know that tends to be a personal thing. For the price, I don't think it can be beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge ASAHH31 Silicone Assist Hot Handle Holder, 5.5" x 2", Blue; Brand: Lodge; Review: This fits my 12" Lodge pan perfectly. Because it's just silicone, and unlined (unlike Lodge's cloth handle covers) it does warm up significantly, and you can feel it through the silicone, but not enough to burn.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vktech Stainless French Fry Cutter Potato Vegetable Slicer; Brand: Vktech; Review: Well, this thing is cheap, and it shows. It's pretty flimsy, and the blades are not very sharp. On raw sweet potatoes, I couldn't get it to cut at all. Not even a little. Even my husband had trouble with it, so this isn't a lack of strength issue. I boiled them for a few minutes, figuring if they were softened up a little, it would work better. Not really. He really had to muscle it down, and even then, it wouldn't cut all the way through. After wrangling it as best we could, we still had to push the fries out of the blades one by one. I chose this cutter because I figured even if it didn't work, at least I wasn't out a lot of money. Now, you don't have to make the same mistake. Just spend a few extra bucks and get something that actually works. Update: I'm upgrading this to 2 stars because I kind of figured out a way to make it work for regular (not sweet) potatoes: 1. cut raw potato in half crosswise and place it cut-side-down 2. push the cutter down on it until it bites 3. rock the cutter side to side like a seesaw while applying pressure. I did actually manage to cut it this way without too much effort. 4. it still will not cut all the way through, but will get close. Flip it over and push the potato the rest of the way through until you can see the metal grid. 5. flip it back over and grab the potato mass in your fist. Gently rock it back and forth until all of the fries have come loose. For now, it'll do.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Pie and Cake Server, Clear/Black; Brand: OXO; Review: OXO comes through again! I like how this server is bent so that it matches the shape of the pie slice. Trying to use a flat sever to get a wedge out of a pie dish led to some minor serving disasters in my house.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Bathtub Drain Protector; Brand: OXO; Review: It fits perfectly over my (normal-sized) bathtub drain. I've had it for a few weeks and it really does stay in place--it's never once come off during a shower. It's flat enough and the holes big enough so water can easily get through and doesn't back up into the tub (another one of these drain covers I had tried--not this one--had teeny tiny holes and the water just couldn't get through and flooded the tub every time I showered. This one doesn't have that problem.) I also know it's doing its job of catching hair, because there's always a gob of it there after a couple of showers :-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DecoBros 2 Tier Mesh Sliding Cabinet Basket Organizer Drawer,Silver; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: Easy to put together and fits perfectly under my small bathroom sink. It actually looks a little nicer in person than in the picture. It's also metal, not plastic like it looks in the photo.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Paring Knife with Sheath Cover, 3.5-Inch Stainless Steel Blade, Green; Brand: Zyliss; Review: I had the Victorinox paring knife before this, but the blade snapped. I like this one better. The blade is a little bigger and the handle makes it easier to grasp. I also like that it has a blade cover, since the knife lives in my cutlery drawer and gets banged around. It is, of course, very sharp, but then again, it's brand new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: True Fabrication 0770 Sommelier Waiter's Corkscrew, 7.25", Stainless Steel; Brand: True Fabrication; Review: After going through the regular 99 cent bottle openers like they were going out of style, I finally decided to spend a little more and hope I got one that lasted more than a year. It hasn't been that long yet, but this one seems to have the makings of a keeper. It's weightier overall and the corkscrew is thicker and doesn't easily bend. Even corks that are really wedged in there come out easily with this without breaking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunbeam Fleece Heated Throw, Prestwick Plaid-Ivy; Brand: Sunbeam; Review: Anything that keeps me warm while decreasing my need to use expensive whole-house heating gets a thumbs-up from me. This blanket (I got the garnet one) is also a very nice, warm color. It heats up quickly and has three different heat settings. The cord is long enough so you don't have to be right next to the outlet. The blanket itself is pretty thick and durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiera Grace Vertigo Set of 4 Ledge Shelves, 6 Inch, 12 Inch, 20 Inch, 24 Inch - Black; Brand: Kiera Grace; Review: Installation is horrible. You have to exactly (to the millimeter) match up the two little holes on the back side of the shelves to the screws in the wall. If you don't, they won't fit. Meanwhile, the predrilled holes in the shelves keep shifting around because there's this little metal plate on top of them that clearly isn't attached very well. And you can't see what you're doing either when you try to hang them. You just have to push the shelf against the screws in the wall and hope you get a hole in one. The drywall anchors are crap. They ripped holes in my drywall and then fell out inside my wall. The shelves are made of a really cheap looking plastic material that holds fingerprints as well as stainless steel, only without the attractiveness of stainless steel. Absolutely don't waste your time or money on these shelves. This is one of the worst installation kits I've ever seen.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kapoosh Urban Universal Knife Block- Aqua Blue; Brand: Kapoosh; Review: This thing is wonderful. It cleared the knife clutter from my counters and drawers and I will be forever grateful. It looks very unassuming on my countertop. I have 8 knives it it, including three long ones--two 8-inch chefs knives and a carving knife. I keep them in the "tall" end of the block and while the bottom parts of the blades, by the handles, stick out a little, they fit well enough. I could fit a 9th knife, or even 10. It's pretty spacious.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BirdRock Home Double Laundry Hamper with Lid and Removable Liners | Linen | Easily Transport Laundry | Foldable Hamper; Brand: BIRDROCK HOME; Review: I was looking for a hamper that was more attractive and looked more like a legit piece of furniture than the ratty old nylon one I'd been using since college. This did the trick. The liner is removable and machine washable. It's very easy to put together. It did smell a bit when I first got it out of the bag, but I just set it on the deck for a few hours and it was fine when I brought it back in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culina Cleaning Beads for Bottles and Wine Decanters. Stainless Steel Pellets; Brand: Culina; Review: There are nowhere near 100 beads in here, as the description says, but they still do their job. Just make sure you have a fine mesh strainer to catch them when you pour them out.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teagas 5.5" Round Original Wooden Cigarette Ashtray, Outdoors and Indoors Ash Tray; Brand: Teagas; Review: This smelled STRONGLY of lacquer out of the box. I put it outside and it dissipated, but wow, that was bracing. Otherwise it's exactly as pictured. It's a very attractive and unique-looking ashtray.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DII Decorative Light Up Skulls 15" Haunted Wreath for Front Door or Indoor Wall Décor to Celebrate Halloween; Brand: DII; Review: It's much more glittery than the photo looks. Don't unpack it inside or you'll be vaccuming. Frankly, it does look a little tacky, but Halloween is a tacky holiday, so it fits! I've hung it on my front door, inside the storm door, so it won't be exposed to the elements. I don't think it could stand up to rain or strong wind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Achim Home Furnishings Ombre h Scarf, 50-Inch by 144-Inch, Sandstone; Brand: Achim Home Furnishings; Review: It's beautiful (unfortunately, my cat agrees and I had to tuck in the ends). The colors are true to the photo. It has an interesting texture--a little on-purpose wrinkled, not smooth.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mendota Products Dog Slip Lead; Brand: Mendota Products; Review: Cool piece of dog 'equipment' and great for popping outside with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Gear Free Standing Ramp for Cats and Dogs. Great for SUV’s or use Next to Your; Brand: Pet Gear; Review: Well made but impossible for my GS dog with hip dysplasia. He is trained and tried walking up it on several occasions but his well trimmed nails caused him to slide down which caused a fall due to rear legs. Please note he is young(3), recently diagnosed and an otherwise very strong, healthy & well trained dog who was unable to make it work. Actually seemed ashamed after several tries. For ref. he weighs 108 lbs. & is still capable of jumping pretty high which is what needs to be avoided. Very disappointed. Sand paper surface turned out to be idiotic.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 2 Hounds Design Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness and Leash, Adjustable Comfortable Control for Dog Walking, Made in USA (1"); Brand: 2 Hounds Design; Review: Very well made but this in no way deters my 70lb female from pulling.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Greenies Pill Pocket Soft Dog Treats - Hickory Smoke; Brand: Greenies; Review: Great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greenies Pill Pocket Soft Dog Treats - Hickory Smoke; Brand: Greenies; Review: This price is unbeatable thus far. Lets face it, they shouldnt even cost this much! BUT, they do work. I have a bunch of large capsules and large oblong pills to dole out. These are the only store bought products that work consistently. Also I use Braunschweiger and cream cheese.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle With Removable Handles; Brand: Presto; Review: Warps with use would not buy this product warped within one month of use and heats unevenly very cheap design; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Innovations 2-in-1 Ventilated Memory Foam & Fiber Fill Pillow with Cotton; Brand: Sleep Innovations; Review: Loved this product for the first 2 weeks then the fluffy side went all flat. Still like the memory foam side and cant really complain because it only cost me 20 dollars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex Easy Grab 4-Piece Value Pack, includes 1-ea 3-qt Oblong, 2-qtOblong, Red Plastic Covers; Brand: Pyrex; Review: A lot of people said pyrex products are getting worse but these have gone through a lot of damage after i have been using them for half a year now. I have even dropped the bigger dish from knee height and there is not visible damage event though i might have damaged the glass structure a bit microscopically it is still in one peice with no cracks and i bake and make cassoroles in these all the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zojirushi SM-KB48PX Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 16-Ounce/0.48-Liter, Pink Champagne; Brand: Zojirushi; Review: One of my favorite thermos's i have ever owned. I love this thermos and everything about it. It is so well designed, every aspect of this thermos is very well engineered and it does not look like they designed it to be cheap for production. It keeps heat so well that i brew my coffee at night now, i like really strong coffee so i make a batch of coffee that will last me the whole day. This thermos is great for me because it keeps heat in so well. I have a 16 hr day, so when i brew my coffee at night and put it in this thermos it is still too hot to drink after i wake up from a 6 hr sleep and it is still warm after my 10 hr day. I was amazed at how well insulated this thermos is. The insulating properties along with the astetics of this thermos makes it by far the best thermos i have ever owned. I even purchased more for my family and they all love it too. I will definately buy this thermos again if i ever have to. I have a feeling i will have to because i am prone to lossing stuff lol; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magic Bullet Express Deluxe 26 Piece Mixer & Blender (25 Piece with Bonus Ice Shaver Blade); Brand: Magic Bullet; Review: Not as good build quality as before. I think it is expected from the drop in price. The first magic bullet system i bout maybe around 5-6 years ago was excellent i think they have changed since then, i gave my original set away to my aunt and she is still using it today. Ive been using my new set for 2 months not and the plastic gear that spins with the motor is shredding already. I think im abusing it but the old magic bullet blades and handle this abuse. The materials of this new product seem a lot cheaper. Wish they still made it as good as the old one because i am a fan of magic bullet products and this is disappointing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra Quiet HEPA Air Purifier - Stylish, Efficient and Energy Star (SPA-780A, White, Odor Remover); Brand: Rabbit Air; Review: Better than nothing but this is definitely not for people suffering from asthma.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Midea WHS-65LSS1 Compact Reversible Single Door Refrigerator and Freezer, 1.6 Cubic Feet, Stainless Steel; Brand: MIDEA; Review: Very loud bought this because it claimed to be very quiet, wakes me up in my sleep. Also very minimal storage space, I know its a mini fridge but my previous ones were more quite and had more storage space; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsung MG14H3020CM 1.4 cu. ft. Countertop Grill Microwave Oven with Ceramic Enamel Interior, Black Mirror Finish; Brand: Samsung; Review: Inside is very easy to clean. No peeling of the enamel! Heats very evenly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Black Adder Back & Forth (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Adder II (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Adder IV (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Adder III (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Adder (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amores Perros (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luther (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gia (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road Home (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The L Word: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in China (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Iron Monkey (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came Polly (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeeves and Wooster: Season 1 (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born Into Brothels (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pianist (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Live (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor and the Assassin (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Opposite of Sex (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaks & Geeks: The Complete Series (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Seconds (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Amco 8796 Stainless Steel 5-Piece Utensil Set,Medium; Brand: Amco; Review: Fast shipment and heavy stainless steel-- one of the reviews I read said these were light, they ARE NOT LIGHT weight.. are very sturdy and durable - fine quality and glad I bought these...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FINA Ultra Absorbent Luxury *WAFFLE WEAVE* microfiber bath towel in Linen color (29 x 55 inches); Brand: FINA; Review: this product does as stated for cleaning and without detergents. easy to use and very versatile. Color was good for my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fina Ultra Absorbent Microfiber Waffle HAIR Towel - ONE Hair and Body(19 X 39 Inch) Towel in Linen color; Brand: FINA; Review: this product does as stated for cleaning and without detergents. easy to use and very versatile. Color was good for my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Spice Leaves 2-Tone Microfiber Towel, Set of 2; Brand: DII; Review: this product does as stated for cleaning and without detergents. easy to use and very versatile. Color was good for my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DII Pears Microfiber Towel, Set of 2; Brand: DII; Review: this product does as stated for cleaning and without detergents. easy to use and very versatile. Color was good for my home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House, Home and More Skid-resistant Carpet Runner - Camel Tan - 12 Ft. X 27 In.; Brand: House, Home and More; Review: This order standard shipping was delivered in 3 days. Exceptionally shipped and opened to find the 2 rugs I ordered. Both are the color and quality I expected.. Heavy and durable.. I will use on hardwood floors. I had looked for similar rugs in store and they were about 1/3 more in price for e quality. I will order from this company again if I need another rug...I have Persian rugs with lots of color and needed these to balance in my living room !, thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mavea 1001529 Universal Filter for Water Filtration Pitchers, 2-Pack; Brand: Mavea; Review: fast shipment works great in regular pitcher of another brand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: natubala B00NYAPO9K; Brand: natubala; Review: like the natural ingredients and works well for congestion; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MAVEA 1007930 Classic Fit Replacement Filter, 2-Pack; Brand: Mavea; Review: Fast shipment and quality product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LiBa Mildew Resistant Anti-Bacterial PEVA 8G Shower Curtain Liner, 72x72 Clear - Non Toxic, Eco-Friendly, No Chemical; Brand: LiBa; Review: thank you for this quality shower curtain that is better as does not release toxic fumes while you shower - wears well and looks clean and clear- thank you for fast shipment; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Patriots reportedly trying to acquire a star wide receiver; Abstract: The Patriots reportedly would prefer a receiver who could "instantly command a defense's respect, alleviate Edelman's burden and help Brady."; Category: sports
Title: Each Nationals playoff win is costing Brian Dozier $5,000; Abstract: We hope that Brian Dozier has deep pockets, because currently each Nationals playoff win is costing the second baseman a pretty penny. Before the historic playoff run began for the Nats, Dozier pledged to donate $5,000 every time the Nationals won a postseason game. Going into Game 2 of the World Series, the Nationals have won nine postseason games. Do the math, and Dozier has pledged $45,000 of his own money so far to charity. Dozier made the...; Category: sports
Title: Harden-Westbrook argument goes viral; Abstract: A clip of the Rockets stars appearing to exchange words during Thursday's game against the Bucks quickly started making the rounds online.; Category: sports
Title: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: California's legal weed profits going up in smoke; Abstract: Nearly three years after California legalized marijuana, the profit outlook for this budding business looks cloudy.; Category: finance
Title: Frustrated Antonio Brown has active morning on Twitter; Abstract: Receiver Antonio Brown continues to wait for his next opportunity, and he continues to be justifiably frustrated by the fact that the NFL's slow-moving investigation is essentially keeping Brown suspended without pay.; Category: sports
Title: Gronkowski suggests that he'll unretire if NFL legalizes CBD; Abstract: As the clock continues to tick toward the deadline for a 2019 return from tight end Rob Gronkowski, Gronk has hinted that he'll return in 2020 if the NFL makes one specific change to its rules. Via Stefan Geller of the Boston Herald, Gronkowski called on the NFL to permit players to use CBD, [more]; Category: sports
Title: Chick-fil-A is giving the entire state of Utah free food, and it's a brilliant marketing ploy; Abstract: ; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 'Joker' Takes R-Rated Box Office Record…and Possibly Another No. 1 Weekend; Abstract: Warner Bros./Village Roadshow's "Joker" is going where no R-Rated film has gone before, passing the rating record set by "Deadpool 2" this weekend as it heads for $800 million worldwide. Along the way, it might also take one more No. 1 on the domestic weekend charts. Right now, "Joker" is in a virtual tie with Disney's "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," with both films currently projected by industry estimates to earn $19 million this weekend....; Category: movies
Title: Trump tweets fake image of him putting medal around dog from al-Baghdadi raid; Abstract: The U.S. military dog was injured in the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.; Category: news
Title: 'I know where I can get to': Back in the NFL, Steelers QB Paxton Lynch hopes to revive career; Abstract: Paxton Lynch went from the Broncos' QB of the future to out of the NFL in 2018. Now, the former first-round pick is getting another chance.; Category: sports
Title: Former Fox News hosts want out of non-disclosure agreements; Abstract: In the wake of the Me Too movement, women are calling them unfair silencers that sweep sexual misconduct claims under the rug; Category: news
Title: For the first time ever, a US cheese is named best in the world; Abstract: Forget the American love affair with Cheez Whiz, blocks of Velveeta and pasteurized processed cheese food slices. An organic blue cheese from Oregon has been named the world's top cheese.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Broncos rookie QB Drew Lock reportedly will start final two games; Abstract: Lock is expected to start practicing next week after returning from a thumb injury.; Category: sports
Title: 50 Weird but Wonderful Facts That Will Leave You Totally Amazed; Abstract: There's no doubt that the world is a weird place. Here are 50 weird facts about historical events, celebrities, and animals.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Steelers rule out Conner, add Smith-Schuster to injury report; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: These Two New Oreo Flavors Are Coming in 2020 and We're OBSESSED; Abstract: These new Oreo flavors are just what we were craving and we didn't even know it!; Category: foodanddrink | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bargman 34-78-517 Porch Light #78 - Clear with White Base; Brand: Bargman; Review: Only a 3 because it arrived with lens broken in half, no damage to shipping box. Immediately wrote company, never heard back. Had to use old crazed lens. Base works well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norcold 622293CBK Cap Roof Vent; Brand: NORCOLD INC; Review: Works great on my 2002 26' wide-lite tahoe travel trailer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camco 40160/40167 White Unbreakable Polycarbonate Vent Lid - Jensen (pre 1994); Brand: Camco; Review: far superior to the first units I purchased made by same company. They lasted less than 2 years. These heavy duty versions are thicker and the metal piece attaches to the cover all along its length. I have high hopes. I wish I had known these existed for my original purchase. Not much more money for much better quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WIX Filters - 58843 Automatic Transmission Filter, Pack of 1; Brand: Wix; Review: Fit my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 sp transmission; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DORMAN 265-817 Transmission Pan; Brand: Dorman; Review: Perfect fit on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5sp transmission; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KC HiLiTES 7317 Black Windshield Light Side Mount Bracket for Jeep JK - Pair; Brand: KC HiLiTES; Review: The positioning is excellent. Well made. Worked out great, just what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SiriusLED Super Bright 1W 360 Degree Projector LED Bulbs for Car Interior Lights Gauge Instrument Panel Dome Map Side Marker; Brand: SiriusLED; Review: Working perfectly. Have been using them in 2 aftermarket instrument gauges in my Jeep for about 2 weeks and they work great. Much better than the incandescents with red covers that were included with gauges.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Solutions ACP999 Aluminum Grunge Brush and Degreaser; Brand: Simple Solutions; Review: I was sent a plastic brush, NO degreaser. The brush handle is red/maroon, and made of plastic. There is no degreaser or area for degreaser in the package.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Black Aluminum Fuel Gas Tank Cap with Rubber Washer for Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 883 1996-2014; Brand: Fuerdi; Review: Nice cap, looks great. A little hard to get a old of to remove.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grip Puppy Comfort Grips - The Original and the Best!; Brand: Grip Puppy; Review: These are awesome, I got used to riding Harleys and the grips on my 2014 Triumph Tiger 800XC felt strange after,and eve gave me a hand cramp which had never happened prior. I installed grip puppy grips and they feel great now, comfortable too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: MTDC Karla; City: Lonavala Pune District Maharashtra; Review: MTDC Karla is not exactly the value for money. For the Rs.2000 which they charge the facilities and food was strictly OK. There are hardly any good recreational facilities and room service can be imporved drastically. Though its a givernment property it came as a big surprise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Panchavati Yatri; City: Nashik Nashik District Maharashtra; Review: Hotel Panchavati is right in the heart of the Nasik city. If you are looking for a affordable but clean option for staying within this city then its a perfect place. It may not have a best of the facilities of a 3star business hotel but for the type of the money you spend its a good value for money. Added attraction is the Marwadi Thali restaurant they have on the ground floor which would give you unlimited sumptuous food for Rs. 80 i guess.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Manas Lifestyle; City: Igatpuri Maharashtra; Review: Just when you finish climb up the Kasara ghat on Mumbai Nasik highway, Manas is situated just at the edge of the overlooking valley. A popular destination among corporates for business conferences is worth visitng in Monsoon season when it is practically engulfed in clouds 24x7. Good food, excellent facilities, polite staff and great understanding of corporate needs. Rooms are ok but sometimes they do stench due to constand humidity of monsoon season.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Parichay; City: Pune Pune District Maharashtra; Review: If you want to stay within the heart of the Pune city and are not finicky about parking space for your car...and on top if you love lovely traditional Maharashtrian food, Parichay is the hotel to stay. Its affordable, rooms are ok. Has a very basic lobby. Biggest attraction is the Maharashtrian Thali restaurant called Shabari at the ground floor. You may also enjoy the Sunday buffet brunch which very popular among local Puneites.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abad Copper Castle Hill Valley Resort; City: Pothamedu Munnar Idukki District Kerala; Review: I booked Abad Copper Castle through MakeMyTrip and got a fairly good deal. Though slightly far from main Munnar town, this property overlooks the two big hills and a valley beyond all covered with lush tea gardens. The rooms are very good and clean with all basic facilities for tourists. Food is satisfactory though not exactly great. Staff is courteous and resort has many small places within to explore.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vythiri Resort; City: Vythiri Wayanad District Kerala; Review: When you travel up from Calicut 60km to this beautiful district of Wynad in North Kerala, just after a ghat section is a small hamlet of Lakkidi. At Lakkidi when you take a small mudy road through the dense forest, little do you imagine what is in store for you. Vythiri Resort is nestled in the middle of the forest on the side of a beautiful stream which flow year long. The resort is extremely picturesque and would mesmarize you completely especially in the night. Its an amazing gateaway done esthatically and you can completely feel one with the nature. Though Wynad district has its own tourist attraction, one does not feel like getting away from this place and can't help feel sad when there is a time to checkout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: New Balance Men's U420 Pop Safari Pack Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Bought these in a 12 for my husband but they were way to small. Usually he wears a 12 (Sperry, Cole Haan) or a 12.5 (Skechers) and I'm not sure if he had a pair of New Balance before. Anyway, we went to a store so he could try on a few styles, and he really needs a 13. Unfortunately they don't have this particular style in that size, so we're getting some a little less stylish.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Converse Dainty Canvas Low Top Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I love these converse! I hated the soles of the traditional (unisex) converse and I was also looking for something that would look okay with casual skirts as well as the usual shorts and jeans. I only wore these one or two times before wearing them to hike up Mount Vesuvius and visit Pompeii, I spent at least 6 hours on my feet and they were really comfortable. The toes get dirty and scratched up pretty easily, but nothing a Mr. Clean eraser can't handle. A bonus for me is that they are so flat they are easy to pack in a suitcase or throw in a purse if I'm going to be walking a lot and want to bring more comfortable shoes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FRYE Women's Carson Lug Riding Boot; Brand: ; Review: At first I wasn't sure about these boots. The calf seemed a bit narrow and I may have gotten a half size larger than needed to make sure I could get them on without a zipper. However, I wore them constantly this winter without any issues. Super comfortable. Most of my other boots were heels so it's nice to have a pair I don't have to worry so much about ice with. .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yo Sox Men's Novelty Crew Socks; Brand: Yo Sox; Review: These are very heavy material, great quality. These are not dress socks, they are a more casual knit and material. Could be worn with a business casual shoe/look. Not nice enough for my husband to wear with his suit for work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Halo Ring; Brand: Amazon Collection; Review: I purchased this ring in sapphire to wear while traveling. I'm really bad about taking my real ring off, so I'm always afraid I'll leave it somewhere. My wedding ring is a 5.5 so I purchased this in a 6. It was a little loose but because it has almost no weight to it, it doesn't spin or feel as lose as my heavier diamond. I have worn this outside of traveling a few times. I don't think anyone is going to think it's real, but I like it all the same. A fun alternative to my very traditional band. I have had a few people comment on it, so maybe it's more passable than I thought!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's M840V3 Run Shoe-M, Silver/Blue, 14 4E US; Brand: ; Review: These fit as other Birkenstocks I've ordered. I have normal width feet but always order a narrow in Birks. I also order a bigger size than I normally wear. I usually wear a 9.5 but order these in a 41 N (which is a 10 or 10.5). One note, the leather footbed, vs. the suede footbed, I find they can start to squeak when I walk. Eeek. It doesn't happen often, but it has happened. The other downside is that the black footbed, while stylish, does transfer some to my feet. I'll find my heels are a little black after wearing them for the day. Neither of these issues make me like these less. They are really comfortable, I like the color - pretty unique straps.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures; Author: Mary Baker-Eddy; Review: I wanted to explore this religion but I find it repetitive and tedious after a few pages. It begins to sound like a rant; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bedside Baccalaureate: A Handy Daily Cerebral Primer to Fill in the Gaps, Refresh Your Knowledge & Impress Yourself; Author: Visit Amazon's David Rubel Page; Review: Learning lots of interesting information. Print is very small but okay. I keep it on my night table and read a few sections at a time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, & Literary Agents 2009: Who They Are! What They; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Herman Page; Review: Lots of good information for writers. Saves me time when it comes to researching agents.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the 120 Year Diet; Author: Roy Walford; Review: Excellent. Fast delivery, great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Second Bloom: A Holly and Ivy Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Sally Handley Page; Review: Second Bloom is a real page turner. While cozy mysteries are not my usual cuppa, I found myself looking forward to coming home from work and reading more about the adventures of Holly and Ivy. As the mystery deepened, I could not put the book down. I can't wait to join Holly and Ivy for another adventure. I especially look forward to any "blooming"...developments... between Holly and that hottie, Nick Manelli!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SanDisk 32GB MicroSDHC Memory Card; Brand: SanDisk; Review: Great price no problems; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile); Brand: EVGA; Review: Good replacement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TEC.BEAN Ultra-thin 7" HD LCD Vehicle Backup Camera; Brand: TEC.BEAN; Review: I liked it but could not use it and returned it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Audio Unlimited SPK-TRANS Wireless 900Mhz Transmitter 1 Pack; Brand: Cables Unlimited; Review: working as it should; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung BD-H5900 3D Blu-Ray Disc Player (2014 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: Working very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BÖHM Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Cushioned Headphones with Active Noise Cancelling - B76; Brand: BHM; Review: I purchased these head phones when I use the treadmill and watch TV. The headphones eliminate the sound from the treadmill and the audio from the TV is clear wi8th low volume. It works for me.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D-Link Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Range Extender & Access Point (DAP-1650); Brand: D-Link; Review: working as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So beautiful.... Oh my. 500 million stars of glittering blue!!!!!! My heheart hurts for the characters after reareading this book, especially for Will... I cried so hard. It was crazy, funny ,beautiful and heart wrenching. All the same I loved it but I was more emotionally drawn than the first. We gat a deeper insight in this book and learn more about Will and his situation. I don't want to leave behind these beautiful characters... It is so much better than TMI it cannot compare. #WillAndTessa4ever; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was better than the last one. Omg Warner!!!!!I have so many feelings towards this character. I did not read the synopsis for any of the books so I did not even know that there would be a love triangle until I read about it in book 2 and boy was I shocked. I ovrt looked Warner thinking he was a complete monster.However after book 2 I was Team Warner. Juliette just annoyed me throughout but I loved this book because of all the world building and the great and unexpected character development of Aaron.Overall awesome read with many emotions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divergent (Divergent, #1); Author: Veronica Roth; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: OMG this was soooo GOOD! I could not put it down!!! Best read for the year!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 5 SMOKING STARS!!!!This book was AWESOME!! I loved all the action and everything we found out in it. I also think it was a little better than book 1. Agh!!!!! Dorian has magic and Celeana is fae!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG!!!(DIES) Cant stop thinking about it...I especially enjoyed the part under the library withe the monster.Yikes that is creepy. I feel as if Celeana will realise later in the series that Dorian is her Prince and soul mate!!!! I think Celeana and Dorian's relationship will futher develop into some thing beautiful in the next few books and that is what will be interesting, to go on the journey and see how Celeana will come to find out who she was meant to be with. OVERALL AWESOMENESS....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (Twilight, #1); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I read this a couple of years aback and I remember that I really liked it.I was obsessed with the series. : I liked Jacob then but now I prefer Edward. It's a great read.....but not so much for the movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was awesome!!!It had so many great elements being combined to create one fantastic read.With cyborgs, castes, princes,virus and aliens as well as a twisted fairy tale plot! Basically Cinder lives with her step mom(evil) and stepsisters. Cinder was involved in a terrible accident about six years ago where she lost her left arm ad leg.The only way she was saved was by becoming a cyborge.She lives in New Beiging and she is a mechanic. There is a deadly virus and its losely based on the classic Cinderella story. I do not want to give further details because you must read it in order to grasp the awesomeness... I felt as if I were in the story, so many feeings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Omg love it and each character has a funny blend to..This is a must read.I could not put it down.Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prodigy (Legend, #2); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Words can't describe the awesomeness of this book. I have so many emotions for the characters especially Day...It was better than book one though. A must read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Really great!!!!I loves all the action and amazing development and interweaving of the new characters and plots into the older story lines.However i still prefer Cinder to Scarlet and Kai to Wolf though.I was really blown away by the ending where Cinder found out bout her past and hope that in the sequel readers would get a more detailed insight.Overall the author did a great job with different character perspectives but I taught it was a little slow at the beginning with Cinder ans Thorne in the ship AKA Iko.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend (Legend, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved it so much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Omg I do not have words to describe how explosive this book was!!!!!I really liked Cress and as always Thorn is great and funny. The book was put together so well with all the different POVs.I loved it!!!!So much emotions!!!Cinder is amazing and kick ass.I loved how all the characters came together and it was so funny because no one knew Cress in the doctor's office when Wolf was trying to kill her and Thorn could not see.Even though I loved Cress ad Thorn's relationship so much and are so funny to read about, my favorite couple is still Cinder and Kai.At the end I loved how Kai and Cinder reunited!!!So sweet!All in all I like all the characters together and it is a must read. I also enjoyed Thorn and Finder's friendship...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enclave (Razorland, #1); Author: Ann Aguirre; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow!!!!!I really enjoyed this book. I have not read a strong dystopian in about a month ( read a lot of fantasy) and I was surprised. I loved it.I like how Fade ad Duece' s relationship has many disagreement along the way making it more interesting. The post apocalyptic world building is great along with the action. I hated the repetitive use of the word brat though instead of people or kids.However definitely look forward to the next book.It reminded my of the Defiance trilogy a little; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Young Elites (The Young Elites, #1); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this book but at some time I felt disconnected from Adelina especially when she was thinking of death. I liked the different POVs and was not disappointed by the least.The characters are likable and I like the world created. I have some predictions and think Enzo will be back in book 2 and Maeve will play a big part.However I enjoyed Legend thoroughly and felt more deeply for Day and June. I am excited for the Rose society though!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So many emotions... So much love for the shadow hunter world, Will Herondale, the Victorian era, the rest of the characters and did I mention William Herondale??? Those blue eyes... Cassandra Clare has done an excellent job! Was better by far in my opinion than City of Bones...Wow....I love the book references and just everything (girlishly stomps feet); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was good. Loved the world in which DeStefano presented and the plot it revolved around. i also loved the chemistry between Rhine and Linden. However i think Gabriel became very insignificant after the first book and he should have died instead of Linden.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna, #1); Author: Kendare Blake; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Hmmm I was really excited to read this but was disappointed. It started off scary but I think it started to go more like a sick joke somewhere in the middle of the book.Come on, the protagonist visiting a girl who has been dead for 60 years and having long conversations???? Shakes head.I can't understand how he had so much friends yet said he had no one to talk to.And how can he fall for something so grusteque yet there are so many other girls around???? I think it was more out of pity and yeah I hated Cas.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown; Author: Holly Black; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I started this off not knowing anything and.. 2 stars.The beginning was really good despite Tanas silliness. The protagonist waking up in a house with 48 others killed by vamps.I enjoyed half of the book but then it got boring and was not flowing.There was different character perspectives and flashbacks which I got really confused.Boring boring boring.And the ending was stupid.Tana went through so much and fell for Gavriel just to spend 88 days turning back human???And she even infected in the first place so she had ABSOLUTELY NO REASON to go to a Coldtown.Therefore if at the beginning she had just waited out or told the police she would have avoided all that. Lame.If she had done what a normal person would have done,she would not have even been attacked.So she woke up with so many dead sees the potential killer vamp chained and her ex tied and gaggedgagged who tries to eat her due to his infection.What does Tana do?She saves them both!Dumb! Stupid! After realising he was infected, she would have gone to the police station and she would not even have a scratch. Shakes head...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Champion (Legend, #3); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Hmm I am so sad to finish this series I loved it and don't know when I will read something as good as this; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: wow great book awesome characters great twist from book 1 to 3. loved it. A must read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #1); Author: Carrie Ryan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was one of the worst I have ever read!!!! The story had so much more potential and I hated Mary so much.she is whiny selfish and downright lame.She can't even do anything to defend herself and she is so cheesey. All she can think of is that she is in love!!!!Then what she doesn't love him???Nonsense and waste of my precious time!!!!! I hated her when she killed Travis and then Jed died but no all she can think of is the ocean.Oh and she was so stupid and crazy in the house I skimmed those pages!!Pukes; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sever (The Chemical Garden, #3); Author: Lauren DeStefano; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Hated the ending...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Anew (The Archers of Avalon, #1); Author: Chelsea Fine; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: 4.5 st@(r)$ I really loved this.The characters are everything I wanted and there is different POVs. So much feelings... I don't want to spoil anything but if you like: and mystery unraveling and unique storyline and heartbreaking books then you should definitely readread it.So a girl wakes up without her memories.She meets a guy who knows about her past.We also learn that the guy has a green eyed twin who also knows about her. You need to read it to like it.For Vampire Diaries fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss of Deception (The Remnant Chronicles, #1); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ohh i did not see that coming.Was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Queen (Red Queen, #1); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: OMG this book was beautiful..Spoilers!!!!!! So there are the weak reds who are poor with no powers and the rich silvers who have powers.Mare Barrow is our protagonist who is great and also a red.She meets the crown Prince Cal one night( a silver) but doesn't know he is a prince.They connect and the next day Mare has a job at the silvers palace.She has powers! And the king and queen are not happy.So Mare is forced to do some stuff. Anyway somethings take place.so read it now cause you dont want to know through a summary.Hint...There is a handsome prince called Marven also. The cover is fantastic and i love all the twists and turns. I loved the world in which the author created and how well she was able to interweave the powers, the castle and royalties as well as action and mystery and lets not forget the big surprise at the end.OH yeah Team Marven!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All in all I loved Mare and enjoyed reading about Marven in this fantasy.Dying for book 2 or even the novella.Cal is ok but Marven is the real deal, like super Awesome. Reminds me of Reign....The ending was really unexpected though. However around the middle I suspected that something was up.I also love the idea of the silver and red blood...I want to see a silver bleed.Ooh and how cool are the powers of our characters. Waiting ............Waiting for February 9th 2016; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: LOVED IT!!!So sweet and action packed. I have so many emotions...I can see why everyone should read it.It is a must read, if you are into YA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Need (Need, #1); Author: Carrie Jones; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was very cliche but something unexpected did occur somewhere like at the middle? I read it some time now so I cant remember exactly how but I know it had something to do with fairies. Leave the fairies to Sarah J bro. The was the over cliche it guy/ hero boring. But the atmosphere is what got this book rolling for me. Gave me the good ole Twilight Forks feeling. Its definitely worth a go if you like fairies, cold weather, cliche guys and the MC who has a phobia name for every single thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** I cannot express how good this book was.Celeana was kickass and Rowan was funny but I do not think she will ever be romantically involved because they don't feel this way.Anyway loved Manon and how Dorian tried to move forward but it did not work out. I am happy though because I ship Celorian!!!!! A strong fire Queen with a passionate ice King!!!! Imagine what they can do!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow and Bone (The Grisha, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I expected more from this book. I am a bit disappointed and maybe thats because I read Six of Crows last year and loved it so much. One of my biggest problems was that the book felt rushed. The plot was a bit not developed properly and that is what made the book seem more like it just flew through too fast and some things felt too unexplained and vague. Too short! Surprisingly I did not have an issue with Alina who is our MC. She is smart, witty and funny but gets a bit carried away at times. She is sometimes sarcastic in which I appreciated. The Darkling...wow he really had me there for a moment. He made me notch up my ratings. l think he is just a fantastic and interesting character. He has so many layers beneath his skin and I really want to see where he is taking the plot. He's gorge and reminds me of Teren from the Young Elites and the guy from uprooted. Love him. I hope he can somehow redeem himself but the damage is done and I doubt there is any going back. I am a bit disappointed though because I know already how much he has messed up any chance with Alina. I did not hate Mal. He is just a bit boring and predictable. I will continue on though but I am already spoiled for book 3 so I don't have that much high hopes.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Yeah 3* So I read this many many months ago and I don't understand why I gave it such a high rating. Maybe it was because of how good the first 2 books were. So I am gonna try to put out a review where I can really stand behind on my word This was my most anticipated book for 2015...and I read it within 2 days and it was disappointing. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!! Summary 1.Aelin returns to the Glass Castle 2.Dorian does not die but she was gonna kill him!!!!!! 3.The king dies and Dorian is now the new king 5.Manon and the witches were interesting 6.Aroyben dies 7.Magic is freed 8.The Whydhound monster was interesting 9.Aelin forgives Chaol from book 2( and ruins the Chaolena ship! How could she???!!!) 10.Manon and Aelin face off against each other( Awesome scene) 11.Dorian and Aelin combine their powers and that was beautiful and @wesome!! 12)Lysandra is badass( remember her?) 13)I love the parts with Adeion!!!!!! 14) We learn about the king and the truth behind him. yeah this sooooo DID NOT HAPPEN!!!! She was gonna kill him not fight for him!!!!!! How could you Celena????? How could you sink my ship!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE you!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Me screaming in frustration) 1.Celorian and Choelean shippers brace yourself because apparently Aelin loves Rowan and it seems as if she has chosen him calling Chaol and Dorian her friends. 2.I hate Rowan and do NOT see any chemistry with Aelin and him.I see them more as siblings thsn lovers. 3. I miss Chaol and Celeana and how they used to be in book 1 and 2. 4.Chaol and Dorian who had big parts in book 1 and 2 only small pieces in this book. 6.There was not as much action apart from the ending.Also less monsters apart from Vlag demons and Whydhounds. 8.Throughout the book Aelin did not care one bit for Dorian and only wanted to kill him. Yeah thats a great way to treat the people you love. so just want to make it clear how much i dont like Rowan and his new Rowelin ship. No chemistry whatsoever. And growling????? Come on!!!!! Thats so not appealing! I hope he dies in book 5. Seriously. Aelin is better of by herself. Oh and she is definitely the same person, just with different names. Man non is like one of the only characters who kept this book interesting; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Act; Author: Christopher Pike; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Was Awesome!!!!I liked how all the parts came together in the end...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deception (Defiance, #2); Author: C.J. Redwine; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Have read worse.One thing is that from the start i predicted Ian was the bad guy...There was too much running around and I kept looking for one of the main characters to be seriously injured or captured but this only happened until the very end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (Defiance, #3); Author: C.J. Redwine; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hmmmm very action packed.It was good but somehow I was not able to get into the book and all of the side characters were a bit annoying. I expected more out of this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Author: Washington Irving; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was so awesome too short and so beautifully written that i could get a clear picture of the surroundings and everything else; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flawless (Pretty Little Liars, #2); Author: Sara Shepard; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Was ok but i did not like how Toby died and the show is much better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nevermore (Nevermore, #1); Author: Kelly Creagh; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I read this book like 2 years ago and I remember how much I loved it. The story is original and the characters are so unique, especially ad about Veren Nethers. .. Summary So we have a popular cheerleader and the weird goth kid in class. He doesn't talk to anyone , has no friends and basic everyone has heard all the weird rumors surrounding him. So Veren and the it girl has to team up to do a project together. Sorry i firgot her name. Maybe Rebcca? Veren is so different from any character I have ever read and that's in good way. She starts to understand him but he remains aloof most of the time. The theme of their project on Edgar Allen Poe and well things turn a dark turn. This book has its magical and dark elements. Its not just about a romantic tale baht something much darker. Their journey is great and very interesting. But I must warn you, it can give you chills at night when the story begins to unravel...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This book brought up a lot of emotions.I enjoyed reading it even though I don't usually read contemporary. I am glad I picked it up. I laughed, felt sad was a bit annoyed at Quentin for obsessing over Margo.I even felt afraid at a point where I taught a character was dead.John Green describes the surroundings beautifully and can change emotions radically. All in all I enjoyed it and taught the ending was unavoidable when taking into consideration the entire novel, but bittersweet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Omg omg omg!!!!!!!My feelings are everywhere!!!! Aghhhhhh!I need book 2!!!!!! !I love the world building and the fairy tale and the fairies!Wow.So Feyre is forced from her cottage to this fairy side of the world when she accidentally kills a fairy.Everyone fears the fairies.The beast claims her. Spoilers Ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So Tamlin falls in love with her and for about 60% of the book is spent on their growing feelings for each other.I was not as connected to their relationship ( sorry Tamlin fans) but the world building was so marvelous that I loved the book.Don't get me wrong ,I enjoyed Tam and Feyre's especially at the beginning. Then there's Rhysand.... my favourite love him and think he is Feyre's soulmate.Awwwwww....Even though he started off evil, he was forced to do these biddings by the evil Queen.My mysterious dark haired blue eyed Warner hero.... I also enjoyed Lucien so funny and a great friend.Like Kenji.He is great and interesting. In conclusion I love how the book was layed out for thethe next.And the ending...Definitely her soul mate.Hope to see more Feyre\ Rhys in the rest. Ohhhh and the throne of Glass is still my favorite series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray; Author: Oscar Wilde; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great book.Really dark.I loved Dorian and I felt so bad for him because he was so easily influenced.He was such a kind hearted person and yet after everything I was sorry for him in the end and wanted him to turn his life around and have a happy ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was blown away! I loved the different POVS and the characters were funny and great. Cassie is kick ass and Sam is so cute. Can I just say that I prefer Ben way more than Evan? Ben is such a great and funny character! He cracks me up. As for the plot it was one ride I won't forget. I was shocked and I look forward to the Infinite Sea.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book.I started off uncertainly but as I read more it got better.I enjoyed the part with the Abbanon demon and when Simon turned to the rat!!Lol anyway Simon is one of my favourite character but every one was funny in their own way.I am really excited for book 2!!!!!!!I love the world of the Shadowhunters:-D :-D :-D; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices, #1); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ohhhhh... oh my gosh.!!!!!!!! I .. That was so beautiful!!!!! I loved it. All the characters were great and I laughed and was shocked, was confused and very much blown away. I don't want to spoil anything but I will just mostly base this review on the characters and not the plot. Emma Carstairs Emma was a really awesome character. Parbati to Julian Blackthorn where she fall in love with him but it is forbidden. She is so strong and brave and kind and loving and funny. I loved her relationship with Mark and Julian as well as Christina. Emma is smart and I loved her from page 1. She is advantourous and takes risks Mark Blackthorn Mark was a complete surprise to me. I loved him. He was very funny and innocent and aww at the same time. Mark was taken away 5 years ago after the Dark War to Fairie and he is returned in this book but he is messed up. Mark is the eldest of the kids and when he was taken, Julian had to be the parent figure. I definitely liked Mark more than Julian but I also like Julian and all the characters that I am just one big mess. I may just be on the Mark and Emma ship? I am not too sure but by book 2 we will see. The strawberry scene at the resturant Lol. Julian Blackthorn Julian was awesome. I feel his burden that he has to carry and wow. He reminds me a bit of Jem and wow that end... Julian is an artist and a really good one at it. He loves his siblings very much and will do anything for them, which I admired. I also adored his and Emma's relationship. I hope everything turns out well. Christina Rozales I have never really fancied side kick girl characters, except maybe Isabell, but Christina was marvelous. She loved everyone and could fight too! She is from the Mexican inststute and left a relationship with a guy there. I loved Emma and Chris' friendship and I loved Mark and Christina's relationship. I felt all warm inside. I don't know how everything will turn out though because... Anyway the plot was so twisty and it was one one helluva ride. I was entertained for every second and I could not predict what would happen next. There are also some new elements introduced. Oh and it had lots of humor!!! I will offically die waiting for book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices, #2); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was truly a masterpiece. Darn. I have read over 700 pages in words yet I am speechless with the emotions I currently feel. Full review to come. Cassandra Clare certainly delivered. edit Mark (oc my fav character) I'm not gonna do the entire cast but I think this guy would make a great Mark bone structure n all and maybe lighter hair. I have found the perfect Tiberius Blackthorn! I love him!!! The rest of the "cast" are already in my Lady Midnight review. Update on Feelings... I am in the minority here when I say that i am not feeling any chemistry between Emma and Julian... I do not think they are perfect matches. They are such great characters seperately so strong but I dont think they fit together romantically...For some reason I think Christina is a better match for Julian. I love the parbaitai bond between them and how they make a great team but friendship is where it ends. Hmp :/ Julian is such a scary yet well developed and awesome character but I dont feel their spark. spoiler free Literally one of the cutest thing i have ever read Mark held up his plastic bag. Inside it, a small orange fish swam around in a circle. "This is the best patrol we've ever done," he said. "I have never been awarded a fish before." how could you not melt???? I finally have it !!!!!!!!!!! My most anticipated book of the year and i may pass out even before i begin djjshdbb i just got a real good close up at the cover and wow is it beautiful. Julian is so so hot/gorgeous! and he is wearing skinny jeans! How did i not notice before??!!!!???? $hook Guys just 5 more Days!!!!!! Edit We have a cover! I love it!But maybe they could have put the image of the guy a little closer. "Mark was kidnapped by the faeries brutal and bloodthirsty Wild Hunt five years ago. He defied the fey to remain with his family, but the faeries do not relinquish a captive easily. With a new enemy on the horizon and a new mystery to solve, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear before it s too late." There's a lot about Mark in the blurb!!!!!! I can't wait for this!!!!! Can we just like make Mark the MC and be done with it????; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes, #1); Author: Sara Raasch; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book surprised me.I did not expect it to be that good.I enjoyed the action and Meira wasn't a winy idiot. I also really appreciated the various description of the different seasons with the beautiful flowers trees etc.The author did a great job in not drowning the readers with too much romance but just enough to want us to continue. I prefer Theron to Mather and am looking forward to book 2.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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: When I gather my emotions I'll do a review.... Why didn't I read this sooner???; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Heartless; Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Villains are not born but made... This is so true Minor spoilers ahead. Let's see... All in all I really enjoyed this book. Everything was perfect from the characters to the descriptions to the plot and romance. One of the reasons I enjoyed this novel so much was because the characters felt real and as if I knew them Cath Cath was such a great MC. I loved reading from her POV and I really understood her. I loved that she loved baking and the decriptions of the foods was yummy. I love to bake so i really understand her love for this art. Cath is also quite sarcastic and funny yet at the same time such a strong character. Jest Jest was another favourite character. Everything about him from his jokes to his looks left me in awe. He is so brave and innocent in this whole fiasco. Captain Thorn os my all time fav character from the Lunar Chron and Jest is right up there with all my favourites. The parents They really got on my nerves at times. I hated how they pushed Cath around until she reached her breaking point. They literally gave her no choice. Mary Ann I loved her for the most part and she was such a great friend. However I felt really betrayed but then I wanted to forgive her but after her last stunt I hated her so so much. I wanted to hear, 'Off with her head!' But still i understood her decisions. The king Lame and stupid thats all. Such a ridiculous waste of time but required for the plot. Hatter and the animals I loved Hatter and the rest of the gang. Funny and sarcastic yet these characters made me feel the Alice in Wonderland vibes and they were so funny and interesting. She did her best to hide it with a crocheted lace wrap that clung to her neck and shoulders, fastened with an amber medallion. When Catherine saw her reflection, she couldn't help but think of Jest, and how the amber brooch was almost the same colour as his eyes. I do, Cath. My head tells me it will never happen, but my heart--' 'Sometimes your heart is the only thing worth listening to Throughout this book i wish if Cath does this to her parent, especially the mother. Let's add Mary Ann to the bunch shall we. The romance Really really done well. It was just enough but not too much. I really felt it to the heart. I loved it and I love when books make me react in such ways. Some authors need to take a page out of Meyer's book The plot It was quite interesting. The writing was delicious and so good. I think the plot was clever with a touch of monster but if anyone else tried to do this they would end up with a cliche mess. Edit This book made me laugh, swoon, cry like a baby and laugh like an evil axe murderer. I think it was done really; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A AWESOME! 100 STARS! EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS! WOW SPOILERS AHEAD!!! So ah, I'm speechless..... Anyway one needs to read it to understand but this is the best i can put into words right now. It takes place in the Grisha world. Kaz Brekka,(aka Dirtyhands) is Awesome! He is the most well known and best thief in the Barrel, which is the poor areas. He is pale with black hair and eyes and has a limp, walking with a stick and wears gloves.Due to a few years ago when a guy, Hertzooon, robbed him and his brother of all of their money, it ultimately led to his brother's death. He plans to take revenge but he needs a crew in order to do this. Kaz currently has a crew but is offered a lot of money to break into a welll secured Ice Castle to get the inventor who is the only person who knows how to produce a drug which can be used to control the Grisha and once it is out it will cause a lot of trouble. They go on a dangerous mission with a deadly plan to retrieve their goal. So here's the rest of the crew -Inej- A spy who was bought by the guy Kaz works for during his thievery. She has bronze skin, black hair and is the Wriest. Secretly has feelings for Kaz and wants to go back to her family, her homeland -Waylan- A runaway from the rich guy who they're doing the job for. Has red blond curly hair and plays the flute, makes bombs. Funny. -Nina- A Grisha who is a heartrender. She is brave and beautiful. She loved Mitias whom they had a history. They survived after a ship wreck and were of bad terms afterward causing him to go to jail. - Mitias- The blond convict who has a history with Nina and hates her for abandoning him and leaving him in jail. - Jesper- the funny dark skinned guy who is the sharpshooter. Later on we learn he is also Grisha. Lied to his family and has a lot of debts to pay Really loved the Grisha world and the characters. Kaz, Ineja and Waylan are my favourites. The humor of Kaz is hilarious and he is always 10 steps ahead. He has these awesome plans and never runs out of them except once. I like how the romance felt natural and boy was that a cliffhanger. Love Kaz and Inej's relationship, not rushed with everyone on the edge of their seats. All the characters are well fleshed out and stand out in their own way. That's Kaz again with his new hat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was much better than book 1.I really enjoyed it and at some point could not put it down. It was also very funny, action picked and with a dash of romance.A lot happened in it and I am excited for City of Glass Oh and I love the cover!!!This was awesome all in all however the only flaw is that I am not a big fan in the siblings romance between Jonathan and Clarissa.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Halfway along the book I got bored; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Obsidian (Lux, #1); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was good but I think Daemon was a little too arrogant and I couldn't connect to him on an emotional level.It was always about his looks.In other books I have been able to connect with characters because of what they go through or their past such as Will from tmi or Warner from the Shatter Me series.However this just book 1 so I hope to see more character development on Daemon's behalf.I hated the the constant way that Katy was always attracted to Damon for his looks!!!This is lust and not love!!!!!!This series has so much more potential...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Perfectionists (The Perfectionists, #1); Author: Sara Shepard; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Hmm I took some time to get used to the different personalities in this book.I think there were too many POVs and it left me with limited character development for each person. There should have been for the most 3 girls instead of 5.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy, #1); Author: J.A. London; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Hmmmm was OK.Dawn was a helpless idiot in the end but I was still able to read it out unlike a lot of other vampire books because I usually read dystopians.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Towering; Author: Alex Flinn; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Ughhhhhh!! This was a giant disappointment!! I hated it!Whyatt and Rachel were as dull as a wall.The only thing interesting in this book was the setting. I was literally dying with boredom while reading this book.I hate the insta love whole crap and I haven't read something so boring and predictable in a long while. Rachel is stupid and Whytt is sadistic!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Beauty (Cruel Beauty Universe, #1); Author: Rosamund Hodge; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: What can I say??(May contain SPOILERS!!!!!!!!) This book was quite unique in its own way. I enjoyed it fir the most part and Ignifex is really swoon worthy. The world building is something refreshing and it blends really well with Greek Mythology. Nyx is our protagonist and she is a bit feisty but yet annoying at some point. At first I did not get the ghost version love interest but all was explained later on. I was angry when i taught she loved a shadow instead of our form form of darkling. And I hate insta love but I think it was mainly lust at the beginning of the story! I hated how one minute she wanted to kill Ignifex and the next she was drawn to him...I would not mind if she hated him first for what he had done and then seen the light in him.I liked how the book ended though. What I also admired was the loyalty and loved in which our heroine felt for "the beast" by the end of the novel. So I loved most of it. Oh and I am really glad there was a happy ending because I read another retelling in which the ending was not satisfactory.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dearly, Departed (Gone With the Respiration, #1); Author: Lia Habel; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book caught my attention because of its weird nature. This cover is very interesting yetit took place in 2195!!!!!!!I was shocked!I enjoyed it because of the odd combinations and zombies!I also felt really sad hearing about Bram's death not it was somewhat weird at at the sudden mad events in the end. The main reason for me not enjoying it fully is because it was from too many POVs!I am enjoying reading from a character then the author gives me a random chapter of a boring person in a totally different setting unaware of what's going on..Hmmm not fully pleased!!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I was blown away by this book!I enjoyed the world building and the way in which information about the characters were portrayed. It leaves me to wonder what will happen in book 2.One of the best fantasy I have read.However one important element missing was humor.I understand that Akiva was in a lot of grief but humor is something which enables readers to understand and relate to characters from deeper within.We laugh and really get into the books more with humor, especially important in high fantasy.Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass is an awesome fantasy series where with humor we are able to connect with those characters with a deeper passion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Oblivion (Nevermore, #3); Author: Kelly Creagh; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Well the main reason I finished the series was because I enjoyed book 1.I grew attached to the characters and storyline. The cover for this book is the best in the 3.I like the epilogue but I think it was way too similar to book 2 which I enjoyed even less.It took so long for Varen to finally be good!!! Aghhhhhh! And the thing is that he was bad throughout the prequel. Hmp.There was also too much dream world. I wanted reality like book 1.Anyway Isobel is a bit stupid for putting her life in danger again and again. SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!!!!! The good stuff -Isobel does not whine as much as book 2 -Isobel does not give up on Varen -The world building is beautiful -Varen gets blond hair and keeps his lip ring -There is a satisfying ending Not so cool.. -The books is 75% in the dream world -Varen and Isobel barely spend any alone time together -Its a bit confusing -Varen is bad for most of the book. -Varen is not enough in the book!!!! However I am sad to leave behind these characters after so many years. I grew to love this world an the characters I can recommend it if you like dream worlds, Monsters and cute goth guys.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1); Author: Morgan Rhodes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Definitely epic! 5 Brilliant Stars This was a high fantasy and a great read from multiple POVs. I loved it. Spoilers!!!!! Ther are 3 kingdoms, Auranos, Limeros and Paelisia. The first is rich and bountiful ruled by king Corvin his daughter being Princess Cleo. Paelsia is dying and poor and Jonas and his family are trying to get a living by selling wine to survive.Limeros is cold ruled by King Gaius and Magnus being his son. It all starts with bloodshed which leads to kingdoms turning against each other. From the start Magnus was my favorite character, funny and scarcastic but with different darker layers to him. He is the Prince and Heir to the Limerian kingdom. He loves his sister Lucia and wants his father to fully trust and recognize him. King Gaius is King of Blood, cruel and manipulative. Due to how he treats Magnus, he turns out to be how he is. I think Magnus has good in him but is blindsided and only pushed to doing wrong. He can be mean and heartless at times but I still have hope. Princess Cleo is strong and I can see a passionate and loyal person in the future to fight for her kingdom to the end. She will become stronger and understand the world like Emillia did. I truly understand where Jonas is coming from and I feel really sorry for him. I hated wat the selfish Lord Aron did. I hope Jonas gets a better life and his revenge Lucia, Magnus' sister has magic and I find her a bit boring. She is just bland. I hope her character gets more interesting in the rest of the series. All in all it was a great read and I look forward to and awesome series and hopefully Magnus becoming something other than evil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Bad (The Half Bad Trilogy, #1); Author: Sally Green; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: For some parts I was like By the end I was not wowed by this one. I think it started of well and towards the middle it got boring. Only like the last 25% of the book at the end was a bit enjoyable. I think what lacked for me was the world building. All that we find out is the catagories of witches and their abilities and oh yeah there is no magic. It's a bit plotless. I know I said I appreciated the language but by 30% into the book I started to get annoyed by it. Yeah it bit me in the back! I also think that maybe some multiple povs would do well... I did feel sorry for Nathan... But I found this book to also be lacking emotions. Oh and not forgetting a lot of this book had lots of pointless lines like what Nathan's doing repeatedly. Despite this I did enjoy it. I honestly think it was a great start to the series and I know it will improve. l liked the part where the guy is telling Nathan abt his tattoos. Oh and yes the famous OTP! $hip! $hip! $hip! A little disappointed though. Maybe book 2 will be better. Oh and the climax was not climatic.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enshadowed (Nevermore, #2); Author: Kelly Creagh; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really disappointed. Isobel spent the entire book moping and relating everything to Varen.She made it seem as if she would die without him....where's the girlpower??? They did not even spend much time together in Nevermore. I really liked book 1 whit contrasting characters and the unique both story and the world but I mostly got a depressed idiot.I really liked Gwen with her sense of humour. And Varen?????What's up with him???Why was he not in this book?????My favorite character not in this book.....shakes head.It did not put me in a happy mood.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy, #2); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Aghhhhhhhhh!!!!! 4.5 stars!!!!So good!The pieces fell into place so well.Calculated.,... I loved it better than the first one. The relationship between Kestrel and Arin...so beautiful. Yet heart wrenching. I loved the balcony scene and the gold dust part. My heart broke and reformed.I want book 3 now!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I am overwhelmed my this book!Wow boy do I love the new planet and world building. SPOILERS Synopsis: The Icaras spaceship crash but before this happens a poor soldier and the richest girl in the galaxy manage to escape in a pod.They land on a deserted planet which looks as if it is in the process of developing and there is no one.They have to learn to survive and figure out what strange life forms lurk nearby. I think the world building was why I loved it so much. Lilac is also great and got stronger towards the ending.At one point I was even scared of the alien whisper creatures and along with the bleak planet imagination it freaked me out.I grew to love both main characters but am not sure about the next book because its a companion novel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1); Author: Kristin Cashore; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was such a big disappointment. I expected better but I only something really boring that just dragged for me. I actually don't have a problem with Katsa. She is great. Po fell flat and well I dnfed it a little over 50%. The plot is the main aspect that made me rate this so low. I think the plot was really weak. The world created is unique but the plot is very much off point and boring. I can't just read the Hunger Games if I want to read about survival. Oh and before I forget Po is just so predictable Mr. Goody Goody. I can't even imagine the guy without flinching at his stupid name. He has no layer, no motive for me to want to know more about him. Just no.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Finally! This book has been on my tbr for like years. I rated it 3.5 stars. I enjoyed it for the most part. The characters are just so good. Gansey still remains my favourite but I love all of them so much. There is a lot of character development on Ronan's part with his dreams and all. (Chainsaw is so cute.)Ronan and the dreaming part is so cool. Imagine being rich by dreaming! Blue continues to be interesting and sweet and weird as always. Her family is another story. The pretty one, the Snake....lol. Gansey cracks me up. He is just so quirky with his mint leaves, calm demeanor and weird camaro( pig). Its just so interesting to try and predict what he will do next becaz he is so unpredictable. Just to be clear I ship Blue and Gansey (even from day one) Then there is poor messed up Adam. It was very distressing to read from his POV. He has it bad though and I felt sorry and a bit irritated at times. At times though I lost track of what was being described. The author went off track on a lot of irrelevant matters and it got confusing. I did not enjoy reading from the Gray Man's POV. He was boring. Most of the book did not really get us any closer to the situation at hand so it kinda felt like a middle book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outpost (Razorland, #2); Author: Ann Aguirre; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Spoilers ahead! So I think Enclave was a little better.There was more action in Enclave. The good stuff: The zombies are getting really smart imitating humans.Pretty weird.They steal fire and capture people trying to domesticate them.They have young.Really weird but interesting Duece and friends live a little more civil. Zombie action!Really wanted to see what the zombie was thinking.Duece starts to accept her feminine side What I didn't like Half of the book was so boring I put it down for months before I continued. It was just everyone adjusting to society life. Fade is an idiot for part of the book like how he acted at the end of book 1. Stalker is very desperate and tries anything to be with Duece even though she has made her choice Duece can't express herself I hate when she constantly says brats and breeding! Ugh The last 30% of the book was what made me give it 3*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Dark Endeavor (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, #1); Author: Kenneth Oppel; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really dark and gritty. I enjoyed this and am looking forward to book 2. Full review to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Belle (Rebel Belle, #1); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 5 stars ! Loved it! I am so blown away by this book.Wow!I went into it thinking it would be all cutsey and girly but it was so different! A fresh breath of air. I also loved the romance between the characters, nerd vs all round cheerleader.So great.I did not know where the story was going to take me but Hawkins has managed to combine paranormal with some chic lit romance and fighting for an awesome trilogy. I really loved the characters! David is funny and a bit weird and geeky.Usually in books male characters are portrayed as perfection at first sight. I love how he was normal.The protagonist is who had the book going.Harper is awesome and so funny.I laughed so much.The action is great as well as the new things to learn about the books.Don't want to give spoilers...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Spoiler Free 4* So I have come to the end of a very weird and fun journey. I am so sad to depart with these characters. Each and every one of them is special in their own way. Oh and Ronan Lynch always makes me laugh XD. Anyway this was a great way to end the series however there were some aspects of this book that made me take off a star. Blue Lily Lily Blue is my favourite of the series still. I am already missing the characters and their whimsical personalities :(. I love the writing and the great world building and this series will always stand out as sonething unique. Full review to come. Edit Confession before reading: I don't know if I can read this right now. I have so many emotions for this series, the raven boys, Blue and the world built, the settings. I feel so scared to actually read it and wrap up the series. What if someone important dies????? I don't know. Maybe I need some time to properly prepare myself for the worst. But I will get to it soon. Let's hope for the best. Squash squash murder...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Midnight Star (The Young Elites, #3); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3.75* Very Minor Spoilers So just some general taughts. Firstly I think for the most part the book was good. Book 2 was definitely the best in the trilogy though. Anyway I really liked Rafaelle in this one and I was hoping for more chapters from him (or maybe a love interest?) The plot felt right but the ending... It felt kinda of sour??? I think the ending didnt fit with the rest of the series if that makes sense. The romance was flat. I felt it in book 2 but I felt so detached from the scenes that it was just not there like how I love Day and June Teren. I wanted something more from this monster. The author could have done a fairly good job at giving us more of his story because I think he is one of the few characters I actually feel for. The deaths... Well I am not gonna say anything. Kudos to Marie Lu for writing another heart felt and interesting trilogy! It is always sad to finish and move om from such awesome characters ;( But I look forward to anything else she writes and it looks like quite a few is on the way. I highly recommend this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I loved it!!! Etienne St Clair fits Harry perfectly! Edit I apologize in advance for the poor review but I am at work so.....I need to attend to customers. This book was beautiful. I really enjoyed it. Loved the setting a lot and the MC is great. St Clair is so cute. Great characters and with zest at the same time. I don't know what else to say but I really wished I could have gotten a book 2 from their POV.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Riding Hood; Author: Sarah Blakley-Cartwright; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Loved the settings and descriptions. I enjoyed this book along with the film.However I prefer Henry...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eve (Eve, #1); Author: Anna Carey; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Where to start? The good thing about this book was the virus and its aftermath. I enjoyed reading about the dystopians society left behind. Eve is selfish idiot in which I easily hated.She is defenseless and cannot do anything. Ugh I hate her!!!!!!!!!!!I liked Calab and Arden' s character a little more. I felt as if it was from Arden's point of view it would have been much better. Also the romance....I did not really feel anything about it.Overall if it was maybe done from both Eve and Calab's point of view switching, it would have been better allowing readers to understand the characters more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave, #2); Author: Rick Yancey; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Totally mind blown but yet I still feel as if something is missing. I loved the humor in this book. Ben and Cassie brought it again in that category. The pacing and action is also really astonishingly done. Wow so good. Don't hate me but I still don't like Evan. I will go down with my BENwagon! I think Ben and Cassie have so much chemistry and wouldn't it just be so cute if they are endgame, because she liked him from high school???? Waiting for book 3...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Oh wow! I really enjoyed this! It was an amazing adventure with Percy and his friends.While reading I was actually seeing the story play out in my mind.I loved the world Rick Riordan has created. I enjoyed it thoroughly. This book was also very funny where I was laughing out loud. I have never read about a 12 year old so awesome and I am anticipating book 2 very much. Wow! Definitely one of my favorite fantasy reads.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Aghhhhhh!!!!!!So good! This was one of my fastest reads and I enjoyed every minute of it. So funny and interesting at the same time touching. Percy is so cool and funny always thinking what I am thinking. And the ending!I knew that would happen!Excited for the next book.After it was done I wondered how it finished so fast.This series is quietly creeping up to be one of my favorite...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1); Author: Sabaa Tahir; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow..,I have so many emotions for this book.I loved it.It mad me laugh feel sad angry and very much surprised. So good... I haven't felt so connected to the characters in a long while, especially Laia.She is brave strong and has the heart of a fighter.I alkso understand Elias and his decisions.... and really want book 2! The powers and fantasy aspects really surprised me because before reading it I did not think it would have that.At certain times I hated and loved Helen...until she tried to redeem herself but I was not convinced. I also love the relationship between Laia and Elias but not really with Keenan though. Ooh and love the duo POV!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Whooooo!!!! Review to come!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1); Author: Beth Revis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: DNF It started off really interesting but midway through it got boring and pointless.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Rick Riordan does it again!He creates a funny and awesome fantasy story.I loved how the story came together at the end and figuring out the riddle.However I didn't enjoy this one as much as book1 and 2.Maybe because Annabeth and Tyson weren't in it.Anyway certainly excited for the 4th installment.Percy is still his old funny self and I love the way in which I am able to laugh even in serious times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warm Bodies (Warm Bodies, #1); Author: Isaac Marion; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this one.I needed something weird but at the same time quick and easy read.Even though I saw the movie already I still enjoyed the book.Usually I don't enjoy books after waetching the movie.. Spoilers!! So its set in the future where the world is in a wreck.Most of the people are dead or zombies.We read from R's POV( a zombie)He can't remember anything and they eat humans and can't really speak full sentences. During a feast R sees visions of a girl while eating her boyfriend brain.R saves Julie and the book is about struggle the survival of mankind. Even though it was funny I felt sad to see how grey and unattractive the future was portrayed. It is realistic and nostalgic.Also its sad at the state of the zombies and they can't remember anything. They don't know how they died or anything about their life.I did not like the constant swearing though and it was a bit boring coming down to the end because I was looking for a more action packedending Overall a great read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord (Throne of Glass, #0.1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow really good!!!Action packed and funny, I love SJM's writing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: DNF 20% in. If I am reading paranormal give me vampires, not some cheesey werewolf crap.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4); Author: Rick Riordan; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I loved this one!! Best book so far in the series! Minor spoilers! So Percy and the gang travel through the Labyrinth to find the architect himself before Luke and the bad guys do.Like wants to use the maze to have an entrance into Camp Half Blood to destroy everyone.Lots of things go down... I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Parts I like- the scorpions chase,Nico and the Happy Meals,the ranch and the animals and the last 150 pages! Smoking hot!I don't want to give anything away but Wow! And Nick is cool I wished we could see more of him to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Mayhem (Rebel Belle, #2); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow wow wow.I flew through this book just like the first. I still however enjoyed book one a little more.There was hatred oh but I love both. David is so funny and Harper is kick ass.I liked how for once the girl fell for the loser.Anyway this was really good and I almost had a meltdown thinking it was the last.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legacy of Kings (Blood of Gods and Royals, #1); Author: Eleanor Herman; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: DNF I am not going into spoilers! Hmmm this was way too long and slow for me.I enjoyed some parts but felt bored reading other POVs.There were too many POVs!!!! I somewhat skimmed the ending because I just did not feel like finishing it but I think I almost read up until page 300 though.I am really disappointed because I had a lot of high expectations and it was just too much to take in.Maybe if it is read with breaks in between it will be better. I was hoping for something more fast paced like Throne of Glass though. This is definitely not a book for me. I am feeling a bit sickened by certain parts to. I also fell asleep while reading.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things; Author: Ann Aguirre; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This started off great but it went downhill about halfway.Shane should have been left a mystery for a little longer and it got boring when they were a couple.Sage is boring and desperate for Shane's attention and love.I do not like this in a protagonist. All in all the 2nd half of the book was quit repetitive.Disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 4.5* SO CUTE BEAUTIFUL REFRESHING FUNNY DELICIOUS I'M DEAD Soooooo good!!!!!!!! I loved Cath. She is very relatable and the romance cute cute cute. Levi.........(INSERT HEART EYES) Levi.... Levi.... Levi.... Levi... ADHTYYYYYGCXXXDSAGH FRTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: RTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fill-In Boyfriend; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book was everything I needed after reading a disappointing fantasy book which i was anticipating all year.It was light fluffy funny and I flew through it. Gia is not your typical shy girl but very realistic. I like Hayden and he reminded me of David from Rebel Belle.I also really liked Bec and Olivia but hated Jules very much. It's a bit predictable but if you're looking for something funny and consuming and a fast read then I would definitely recommend this. It's not a series so the author gets straight to the point but the romance is not rushed and was played out well for a novel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Wow I was blown away by this book. I loved it.I loved the beach setting so much and I am glad I got to end summer with this. I also loved moody Conrad because he was quite realistic. Belly, Steven and Jere all had me laughing to!I read this in one sitting in one day and am definitely picking up the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Touch (Denazen, #1); Author: Jus Accardo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 2.5 stars.Didn't enjoy this one.It reminded me a little like the Shatter Me series but was nowhere close to the perfection of that series.Disappointing and bland.Insta love and boring....dull .Read the Shatter Me series instead if you want to read about people with a death touch and action/romance .:; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: It's Not Summer Without You (Summer, #2); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Intense and captivating... I flew through this. I loved it more than the first but Belly was really annoying and stupid some times.I am a Conrad fan but personally if someone treats me that way he would be gone a long time ago. Belly kept forgiving him multiple times and making a fool of herself and he kept turning her down or going with other girls. However because it is fiction I understand Conrad andi usually prefer the dark moody guy with the anger issues...But that ending?????I don't know what to think.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We'll Always Have Summer (Summer, #3); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: ** spoiler alert ** This was my least favorite. I liked how Belly changed into a more independent person and Conrad certainly embraced his positive side.I taught too much time was spent on wedding arrangements and I didn't really see Corad and Belly's connection like the last two books until the very end. I was totally against the wedding. Jeremiah basically turned to crap and I wasn't surprised because I never liked him. I was also looking for a speech where Belly would tell Conrad he always the one but at the same time I am glad that Belly was not the one chasing after Conrad. And though I never got to see them happy for long and when they were the author decided to finish the series.And I also did not like how I still did not know who she would pick because in her heart everyone knew that Conrad was the one but she kept trying to convince Jeremiah otherwise. I also loved that Susannah knew who would marry Belly. That was so sweet. I loved the ending how the wedding was held of and Belly took 4 years to finish college and sort herself out. Loved the wedding and happy ending with Belly and Conrad though. I really want to read another series like this with a summer mood.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Witches; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: One of my favourite childhood books; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Twits; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I laughed so loud and so much!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Danny the Champion of the World; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I felt connected to this one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life; Author: Roald Dahl; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I live in the country so i really really liked this one!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and the Goth (The Ghost and the Goth, #1); Author: Stacey Kade; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really quirky and funny. This is a dual POV from the ghost and Will.Will can see and hear ghosts.Also touch them.He is obviously messed up and people deem him crazy.Alone is popular but now dead and reaches out to Will for his help. She is selfish and shallow.Low and self centered but start to change coming to the end of the book A quick read and very funny from Will's POV.He is a social outcast and is treated unfairly ..Basically it was OK but I did not like Aloana; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Like You; Author: Kasie West; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Spoiler Free!!! Oh so 2.5*. I am so disappointed right about now. This book did not "talk" to me via any emotions. It was just so bland for me. I didn't feel anything and I wanted to like it so much. It was like my most anticipated contemporary for the year. What a let down. I think younger readers will find this more entertaining. This was not my cup of tea. Full review to come ( maybe) So guys hear me out before you pick up your shovels and forks for me. It had some cutesy moments but it just most of the times it just irritated me. Instead of making my insides feel warm and fuzzy I just felt bored. It totally fell flat. The plot goes in circles. And the secret pen pal. [Shakes head] Just overly predictable and he was just like one of those used YA personalities that authors usually use. Nothing special. Lily also really annoyed me. She is so freaking repetetive. All that happens is she being excited to go to Chem class and then her rest of life with her siblings. Oh and you know whats really annoying????? Lily only saying "What a jerk." The writing was also off for me. I really loved The Fill in Boyfriend and Iwas shocked at what I actually got.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Creeping; Author: Alexandra Sirowy; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: 3.5* Rtc; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glitches (The Lunar Chronicles, #0.5); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I loved it!I wish I had read it before Cinder though. I understand Peony better and can connect some dots for the series. Ooh and I love how Prince Kai is mentioned when he was 13 and then in Cinder we read about him when he is older.This series is so unique.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twilight / Life and Death (Twilight, #1, 1.75); Author: Stephenie Meyer; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really great! 4.5* I enjoyed this. I found it to be quite interesting and funny. I also loved reading from Beau's point of view. In many YA novels, the male love interest is always perfect. With perfect hair, skin built etc.. I was really glad that Beau was different having certain flaws.I was also a bit sad to the end though because his parents and everyone thinks he is dead.....But hey I enjoyed it more than Twilight....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: OK so I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I enjoyed it and flew through it due to the unique way it was written. Kady and Ezra are great and funny characters. They certainly have chemistry and their interactions were only through mails and chat. I loved the creativity of the book itself. I was so shocked for certain parts... So short synopsis and beware of SPOILERS!!! Planet Karenza is invaded way in the future by a other spacecrafts. Kady on the morning of that day broke up with her boyfriend, Ezra. They barely survive and are saved with other civillians on crafts but there are 2 so they become seperated. A deadly virus breaks loose and villian craft is tracking them to kill them. One of the spacecraft, Adian, is evil Many die and Kady and Ezra try to find a way to save the human race and get back to each other. However I wish the next book was not a companion novel.This book was one hell of a ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Loved it even more than the first! Full review to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Near Witch (The Near Witch, #1); Author: Victoria Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I don't have words to describe how much I enjoyed this...: This was so good and a bit creepy.Non spoiler synopsis: Lexi Haris lives in a little village in a cottage with her little sister and mother. Her dad was a role model to her but is now dead.There is no technology and the there is a lot of trees, grass ,hills and a moore. The place is quite windy and gloomy The town was known for witches and one night a stranger comes to town and from the next night children mysteriously disappear.Lexi is convinced it is not the stranger but everyone else does. So spoilers.. Do not read if you want to be entirely spoilt! The setting is perfect. I have never read a book in which I loved the setting, the Moore ,so much.Lexi is brave and caring.Cole is one of my favorite character, mysterious and has a sad and interesting background ( also looks great)Their relationship did not feel rushed\fake. The ending Awesome. Finding the garden,the Bones,gruesome... The forest, the chidren the witch reawakening, that whole part crawled my skin.So good.So Lexi realize who the culprit is nd sets off to set things straight.loved the celebration at the end:) :; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Archived (The Archived, #1); Author: Victoria Schwab; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved it! 4 $tars!!!! The mood and setting is very different from anything I have ever read from Victoria. I would classify towards the more dark and dreary themes and tone. Oh and don't forget in the old apartment. I have to say that some parts were rather slow and felt a bit dragged but after wards like from 40% on it picked up. I had to put it down a few days aback before I could continue. Despite this the writing is beautiful and the plot is very interesting and one of a kind. Mac was a bit boring but I understood why she was this way because she was in mourning. One of the brighter spots for me was Wes Ayers....oooh I am turning into melted butter. He was so unique from other ya male characters. So weird and interesting. With his spiked black hair and eyeliner and nail polish. See what I mean???? You don't read about many guys like him. He was so sweet and adorable. I was like.. Anyway really excited for book 2. Not gonna even try to explain the plot. Basically all you need to know is that Mac has a "job" which is to carry back the dead to when they wake. And things start to get really chaotic after she and her family move to a new settlement. Prior to reading Oooooooh I am sooooo excited for this book! I think Victoria Scheb may be my favourite author. Everything I have read by her so far is just so good. Her writing style is beautiful and her characters seem all so real and unique! Gonna jump right into this tonight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Accident Season; Author: Moira Fowley-Doyle; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was so good!!!!! Wild and beautiful and unexpected! OK so this was like really good! The weather fit perfectly. If its cold and rainy or just autumn then this is your book. Its one of those books that you can feel the chill in the air and it has creepy moments but you kinda have to put two and two together. Very Minor Spoilers Ahead The atmosphere is one of the elements I loved the most. And the characters!!!! They were perfect! Our MC is awesome. She is a bit wild like the rest but she still has a soft and caring side. Her relationship with Sam is beautiful. Oh and Sam is just so sweet. The perfect relationship for the setting! Alice is Alice and Bea!!!!! Weird Bea who fits in great! As you can tell I love the MC ( Cali) and Sam the most but the bond between all four is phenomenal. I felt as if I were a part of the crew. Lastly the creep factor. It was creepy but just enough! So in all of Cali's pics she sees a part of this weird girl in the background. The girl runs a secret booth to collect people's secrets at school but has been missing for some days now. Annnnd..... The strange things..... I am not gonna say. Oh and the accident season! So all in all I want more!!!!!!!! From the same characters or similar!!!!!!! Recommended for everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forevermore; Author: Cindy Miles; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: It was so hard to rate this.3.5 stars There were some parts I loved and other times I felt as if I was eating a slice of pizza with extra cheese. Spoiler? So Ivy is 16. Her mom remarries after her dad's death and they move to their new home in Scotland. It's more desolate and cold and their home is an ancient castle. On arrival, Ivy is threatened by an unseen force. She also meets one of the famous ghost, Logan,who was murdered about 200 years ago. He wants her to leave due to some old evil lurking but she promises to find out how he died in exchange for his protection. She falls in love My daughter I did not like the writing style. I liked the ending, like a fairy tale. It was great because they lived happily ever after and here I was thinking Logan would vanish One easy read but not too well written Emma is great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Just 2 words for now...Epic Awesomeness. Full review to come. BTW best book of 2016. While reading KAZ <3 "Nina is fine. Jesper is fine. Everyone is fine except for me because I'm stuck with a gang of hand-wringing nursemaids. Keep a watch." Kaz Brekker never fails to impress! Guys!!!!! I think I found Wylan!!!! Omg I love to read from his pov! Wylan is just so innocent and adorable i can hug him. Still need to get the rest of the crew though. I love all of them so much! Oh and Nina!!!! She is epic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Horde (Razorland, #3); Author: Ann Aguirre; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It was good. Better than outpost. RTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forest of Whispers (Forest of Whispers, #1); Author: Jennifer Murgia; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Whoohoo! Bring on the Halloween mood! Review to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden; Author: Tabitha Suzuma; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Edit How can something so wrong feel so right? So I gave this 4* when I just read it but I think I am gonna bump it up to 5. Even after so many months of having read this I still feel the raw and emotional truth of this book. It is one of the most touching and honest writing I have read. It goes all the way to you deepest feelings. I have never read anything like this. But this will wreck you and leave you ruined emotionally. I can't seem to find the right words to describe this book. Edit Well I am reviewing this book like 3 weeks after I have read it so I am not as overwelmed as I was. So spoiler free summary Lochan is 17 and has to take care of his siblings because his alcoholic mother does not care the least. He has an issue where he can't talk to others apart from his family because he gets so scared and anxious that its not possible. He falls for his 16 year sister and well I can't say much from there. It is told from double perspectives. Lochan Maya Well I was very emotional whilest reading this book. It dealt with so many current issues than just what one may think. Its not really the type of book I would usually read. It was so dark and emotional and I actually felt the pain that the cahracters were in. Before reading I was like no, I will not stand for what is happening becaues incest is not right. Even though I havent changed my mind, I was hoping 100% that something happy would come out of this. I felt really bad especially for Lochan. He had it hard, taking care of kids with no friends and a socializing issue as well as falling for his sister. I really had hope that he would get a happy ending but no my heart was shattered in the end. I remember feeling so sad. I also got to like mostly by haly of the book. It got a bit boring for me like with the last 25%. But the ending is what made the memorable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Some Quiet Place (The Other Plane, #1); Author: Kelsey Sutton; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. At first it was a bit dragging but then I started to understand Elizabeth, protagonist, more.: Elizabeth Short synopsis When Liz was 4 she got in an accident and then on does not have any feelings. No love, anger etc. She can see and touch the emotions and they look like people but no one else can see them. Fear has an interest in her, BTW he is an emotion. He wants to find out what happened, make her feel again. Fear So she has weird dreams and they try to put pieces together. Another guy is Joshua.... You will see how he fits in. The book got more interesting towards the middle. It is something I will always remember, a fresh breath of air. Applause to author! The emotions and elements are really interesting. BTW a villain is also trying to kill the protagonist.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Never: Part Two (Never Never, #2); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: This was definitely way too short. It was OK but for me it did not add a whole lot to the story and they lose their memory again like book one. I can see that the one will be really good. Nevertheless this was short and entertaining and you will not feel as if you wasted your time. I am dying to find out what is going on...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Never: Part Three (Never Never, #3); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Hmmmmmm I had so much higher expectations. This was predictable and just a meh... Was alright... I wanted something more to have been the cause behind Silas and Charlie's amnesia. The three books could have been one strong standalone but oh well...the damage is done. I have changed my mind... It isn't worth 3 stars. Why 3 novellas????? So dumb and cheesy I could have made up this last part all on my own without wasting my money on buying something that isn't worth it... I should have just purchased a regular novel instead.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Their Fractured Light (Starbound, #3); Author: Amie Kaufman; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Spoilers hidden. Full Review to Come Its 4:10 am . I don't know how Sarah does it but she did it again. This is a masterpiece. Just so freaking good. Everything was interwoven so damn well and I still can't believe the amount of planning and taught that went into this novel or the series for that matter. I will dearly miss the characters especially Rhys and Feyre. Omg some of his lines were priceless. This book brought me to so much tears and an emotional wreck. When I say rollercoaster it was surely a rollercoaster of emotions. I laughed, cried, swooned, gasped was in fear and any possible emotion. I think I prefer this one a teeny bit more to ACOMAF. Not sure. Can't decide. But I can't decide. :( I think both are neck to neck. I read book 1 when it came out and I have always rooted for Rhys. From the moment I read about Tamlin I hated him. I can't really ever recall an author ever delivering a more satisfying book in a long time. This was so much more than I bargained for and some more. Words can't describe how much I love these books. FRTC. Oh and Feyre Darling phrase still makes me blush helplessly..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rose Society (The Young Elites, #2); Author: Marie Lu; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A million stars!!!******** Whoa.... can't explain how great this book was. Oh gosh... I...I... am speechless. This was just so so so good. I cannot express myself in words... Ughhh So if you have not read the Young Elites then you may want to do so before you read this review Spoilery Synopsis So in book 1 we found out about the fever and how it caused certain people to get their powers. That was the foundation for book 2. After Adelina and her sister were betrayed by the elites and Teren Santoto killed Prince Enzo, the two sisters are in hiding and on the move. They can better control their powers now. This is the darkest and most viscious heroine I have read about so far this year. Adelina is constantly hurting and killing others even though they do not deserve it. She reminds me of Teren. He is such a great and layered character. I love him and I ship him and Ad!!!!! So we also see through Rafalle's eyes so readers know what the elites are up to. They want to bring Enzo back to retrieve his rightful place as the prince and so they join forces with Maeve, a powerful elite. The good thing about this book is that you see from different POVs and they are from different places. Anyway so the sisters meet Magiano, a thief of who develops into a great character. I am crossing my fingers for book 3.. will Marie Lu make my wish come through and bring my ship sailing? Adelina is forming her own army to take the throne, kill Teren ( hopefully not) and the Queen Guiletta and get revenge. I must say that Adelina is such a strong character. She is badass and I have never read about such a female character. Unique. Such a gr8t character. And Teren, he is in love or obsessed with the Queen. As usual he wants to kill anyone like him including Adelina. I did mention what I think about him. Can't you see him and Ad's chemistry??? I will not go in depth with further spoilers. So fantastic. Thank you Mari Lu. One of the best books for 2015. It stands up there with Six of Crows and Red Queen and other greats.I was so engrossed that I could not put it down and read for hours. Oh I NEED BOOK 3 SO MUCH ...... WAITING FOR 2016....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.5* RTC; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Me Softly (Beau Rivage, #1); Author: Sarah Cross; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: One of the dumbest book I have ever read.Th protagonist is just so stupid brain dead idiot. I have wasted my time It was so fake and unrealistic. A fifteen year old girl runs off to another state and by the next night is in freaking "love" and she is sleeping in the 21 hear old's bed and using his suite in a casino he owns.Felix is so cheesy and Mira is overly idiotic so for every decision she makes.Dumbness to the uppermost highest level.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Spring (Falling Kingdoms, #2); Author: Morgan Rhodes; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Really really fantastic and addictive. It keeps getting better and better. Spoilers ahead.......Do not read anymore if you have not read the book or the previous one So this book picks up right from Jonas' pov as a rebel where he is observing King Guius make an important and shocking announcement. The king has decided that Cleo will not marry Aaron but Magnus instaed. I did not see that coming but I got really excited when I read this where by now one will know that I am a strong Magleo shipper. and Cleo Lucia is still unconcious after she used her magic so violently in the last book. She is having strange dreams from a watcher, Alexius, whom she seems to be falling for. Magnus is saddened still by how she reacted to his statement made from book 1 and where their relationship currently is. The road is ment to be built and the blood of the scorceress will lead to the kindred. Everyone wants the kindred for themselves. Somehow Cleo alligns herself with the rebels in order to get back her kingdom. She feeds them information and as her wedding to the Prince draws closer she dreads it and the rebels have certain plans but as usual they fail. Meanwhile Cleo tries to figure out who the real Magnus is when he is not trying to please his father. The wedding does take place and it is a disaster. Lysandra is a new character introduced where she is a rebel. She is enigmatic and not really the ladylike type. She quickly takes a liking to Jonas Agallaon.This book has so much going on that it is very hard to get every thing without getting readers bored. All in all it keeps getting better and it was awesome. My new favourite series. Wow wow....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms, #3); Author: Morgan Rhodes; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: How did I not do a review for this book??? Loved this the most so far in the series!!!!! So much happened and there were so many twists and turns. All the characters were great, but I still don't like Lucia. Anyway overflowing with emotions!!!! Once again I enjoyed Magnus' POV the most. He is just so hilarious and such a great and well fleshed out character. Magnus has gone through so much and I hope that in the end he will find his light. Wow Cleo is also great. I did not really like her in book 1 but she has definitely grown stronger and has become more mature. She plans ahead every thing she does and is so smart always one step ahead. I think Jonas has started to find his place in the series. Since the tragedy of book 1, his emotions were everywhere but now he kinda knows what he wants. I do not want to give spoilers so I will not let on on everything revealed. This book and the series is such that one needs to read it and actually be lost in the world that Rhodes has created. Uggggggghhhhh a whole year for book 5. BTW I am a MAGLEO shipper!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inferno (Blood for Blood, #2); Author: Catherine Doyle; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Wow this was indeed explosive! I really enjoyed it and read it very quickly. I loved it.The characters have all changed, all in different ways... Luca was great once again and we'll Sophie was Sophie... Nic was a tax bit annoying though. This series does not dissapoint...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Spoilers Ahead I enjoyed this one much more than book 1. I think I came to terms with what happened in the previous book and I put my feelings aside. I taught the world building was so much better along with the writing and plot. This book was loads of fun along with the witty humour of a certain character ;) Could not put it down. The description of the Fold, the creatures (whats it called) Alina She was much better in this book. To me she felt like a female Darkling, his mate if I may. Its a first person narration so we get to read about everything she is thinking about, including her dark taughts. It starts off with her and Mal (stifles yawn) on the run. She gets much more powerful as the novel progresses and is ok although at times I get annoyed with her and wonder why it was not written from multiple perspectives. The Darkling Well well well. He pops up here and there. Whenever he does make an appearance you feel the atmosphere change. He is such a well fleshed out character and decieves so easily. He reminds me od Damon Salvatore when he has turned off his emotions. Once again I enjoyed his character so much, Nicolai Wow. A priveteer and a Prince. A new character yet he made the book a hundred times more interesting. So many funny lines I dont even want to get into it. I laughed so much. Hoping to see more of him. And his identity!!!! BTW I SHIP HIM WITH ALINA!!!!! DONT LEAVE ME DISSAPPOINTED. Mal I feel sleepy even writing about him. He is not a bad guy but he is such a flat character. Hmmm. Why does he even bother? Alina is definitely not the person whom he fell for. I keep comparing the characters to those of The Rose Society by Marie Lu. Aelina- Alina Evil and dark with powers Teren- The Darkling Red Head guy Prince????- Mal Magiano- Nicolai Will be reading book 3 soon. I love the world. But I love Six of Crows so much more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The May Queen Murders; Author: Sarah Jude; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Hated this book so much. Ivy was the worst idiot MC you could ask for. She is weak minded and pathetic. Like an ass who hides in the corner and expects everyone else to fill in for her shortcomings. Throughout I wanted to do this to her Worst portrayals of females which is weak and stupid. I hated how the author put Ivy so pathetic as if females are not strong and cant do anything on their own. It was nit a scary book and the plot was awefully poor. I wanted to dnf so many times. Milo, the druggie, was the only interesting thing abt the book and of course he was not the centre of attention. Of course Mr. Goodie Goodie Rook was the hero and the one everyone favoured. I hate the constant repetetion of this trend. Such an overall dissappointment. Recommended to: No One; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mafiosa (Blood for Blood, #3); Author: Catherine Doyle; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Edit 4.5* Loved loved loved it!!!!!! Such a great and satisfactory conclusion to one of the best realistic fiction. So sad for the series to end. Luca and Sofie is the reason for such an awesome book series. FRTC. Cover reveal! I think its Jonah!!!!! And he looks gooood!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkling; Author: K.M. Rice; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: That ending......This book was so good. I loved the writing style and the setting. It reminded me of Uprooted but for me was better. I loved the characters but the ending... No no no no!!!!! A beautiful story with shocking twists where the protagonist tries to return light to the land in order to survive. She certainly didn't imagine it would be in such a way...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1); Author: Jojo Moyes; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I just can't seem to stop crying...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starflight (Starflight, #1); Author: Melissa Landers; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Impressive! My first Melissa Landers book. Full review to come. Ooh and the bickering....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #1); Author: Jenny Han; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Cute. That's all....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half Lost (The Half Bad Trilogy, #3); Author: Sally Green; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Yeah so what the hell did I just read???????!!!!!!!!! so let me get this straight, at the end Nathan turned to a tree!!!!?????? Like what is she thinking!!!??!?! It was mediocre until the end. The ending sucked big time. I think Sally taught it was a joke to actually use that as and ending. I don't know but if it is a joke I am certainly not laughing. I had such high hopes for this book. Gonna be honest but I did enjoy it until the end. Why would you do that?????!!!!!! I mean why??? So I gave it 2.5* Why isn't it called Half Dumb? Edit Want to do this to Nathan like some where in the first 40% of the book In parting with this book Yeah, no.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wink Poppy Midnight; Author: April Genevieve Tucholke; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Just gifs...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Boy Most Likely To; Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Dnf like 50% through. I am really disappointed. When I read the boy next door I loved Tim's character and laughed my head off. I wanted a light fluffy summer read with romance and Tim trying to get past his many addictions. But I got something with heavy issues and not to my liking. The complications were too deep and no no. It could have been so much better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3); Author: Stephanie Perkins; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: The gif says it all. There were cute times but other parts of the book was boring and it was basically plotless. FRTC; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flamecaster (Shattered Realms, #1); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Minor Spoilers Ahead 3.5 stars This book follows Adrian sul'Han, or Ash who is the famous High Wizard Han Alister's son who is a teen wizard. Ash goes to the same magic school, Oden's Ford as dad and he concocts plans to get revenge for a particular tragedy at the beginning of the novel. Ash is a healer and has it out for the king of Arden who is evil and merciless. For most of the novel Ash is taught to be dead and pretends to be someone else. He gets a job at the castle as an animal healer in hopes of killing the king under his nose. Then we have Jenna who is a bit more complicated. She is out for revenge for her friend who was killed by the hands of the king literally. Jenna has a mysterious mark behind her neck and all she knows about it is that death will follow her. She is wanted for her mark so she disguises herself as a boy to fend off people and plots to get revenge. She can touch fire and hot stuff without being burnt which is cool. These two end up at the castle under different circumstances and instantly fall in love. The insta love made me take off a star. Also the plot felt reused and the book dragged a bit after about 60 percent. I also felt that Ash did not live up to his father's name. One of the reasons for my low ratings as compared to Chima's other works is due to the plot being very similar to the Seven Realms Quartet. I was not able to connect with Ash in this book for some reason. For me personally Jenna was a more complex and well developed character for the first 60 percent of the novel. After that her character development went downhill sadly. I ended up liking a secondary character more than Ash. Han was such a great lead in TSR and I was very much disappointed with his son. To say the least I enjoyed Destin and his sarcasm. He reminded me a bit of Magnus Demora from The Falling Kingdoms.; 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: OK so I gave it 4 stars. Non spoilers I enjoyed this book and it was one of my most anticipated books of 2016. I loved the first one. Again the characters were amazing and it sucked me in. The storyline was good but I felt that the climax was not high enough and I expected more. I loved Shazard and Khalid in it but because they were already in love and she knew about the curse in book 1, they were not as interesting as book 1 My main fault was expecting way too much. I loved the writing not the setting and for a few times well I was shocked out of my skin. Looking forward to more books from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Snooze Fest. It will be very hard to continue the series. And to think that the previous books were all so enjoyable...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Someday (Maybe, #1); Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This was an interesting read based on the situation Ridge was in. I loved the book up to like the middle and then it kinda went downhill from there. It got repetitive and predictable. Maybe someday I will like it more. For some reason I wanted to know more about Brenan and maybe have had a separate book for him. Hmm...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This one reallreally surprised me. The world building and characters were phenomenal. A refreshing read. Hmmm where do I start. I read this book and wow boy was I in for a surprise. One of the best books I have read so far for the year. I loved loved loved the parallel Londons and the different names, red, white, black and grey. While reading I was sucked into this fantasy book and the world built and I felt as if I could feel the atmosphere of each London and actually see the world created. I felt the pain and was so caught up that I jumped right into book 2, thank God it has just come out. The humour is phenomenal and reminds me of Cassandra Clare's writing, especially The Infernal Devices. Kell I absolutely loved him. He was such a well developed character and I can just picture him. Today there are so many flat characters that a just boring but Schwab has managed to do make 3D characters. Lilah She is one of my favourite female heroines. She is brave, funny and very smart and just the character in this book to make it all the more interesting. And she is sooo cool the way she fools everyone with her appearance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic, #2); Author: V.E. Schwab; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Mind Blown!!! Really needing book 3 right now. I love this world so much. This was just fabulous. I loved it. As usual the characters were great. Kelly and Lilah feels so real. They banter is great and I enjoy reading about them. Kelly is my fave. He is so humorous and just the right mix of intrigue and danger. I enjoy Rhys character! He is so funny and great :) I did not expect to like him. I want to read more about him. Can I just say I was fanning myself at one point?????? Wow that was wow.... Lilah. She continues to pull my attention. All the characters are so fascinating I may be pretty much repeating myself. Oh well. Lastly Alucard. He is a pirate. He is a new character. And I love him too!!!! He is a great addition to the crew! And his love interest. I knew it!!!!!! So book 3.... I am so ready. Can't wait. I want more!!! More Kell and Lilah; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1); Author: Victoria Schwab; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Minor spoilers This was just so beautiful and awesome. Gonna keep it short because I don't want to spoil anything. Here's my cast August Matthew Healy fits the role perfectly. The hair, music and size etc. Anyway August is a Sunai monster where he feeds on the souls of the evil. The Sunai are rare. There are 2 other types of monsters, all who can be easily identified but August looks human except maybe for his eyes. So his dad makes him go undercover to get closer to his dad's rival, the daughter, Kate. He has to pretend to be human. He is gentle and kind and has a cat. He doesn't like to feed but is forced to do so. Kate Kate lost her mom and wants to be as brutal as her dad who catches and kills the ravenous monsters. They gotta pay up or be killed cause everything is divided into one half for each MC. She is from the "bad" half, the brutal one. She comes to face with August and discovers his secret. She is badass. The plot is basically them on the run. Trying to keep as spoiler free as possible. All I can say is that I loved it and have no complaints. And yes there is no romance but I think there will be in the next installment. The world is awesome as always and I can't wait for the next book! Oh and August is is such an awesome character both looks and manners!!!! V. S always knows how to make the perfect male character! It doesn't make sense so just go and read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Such Wicked Intent (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, #2); Author: Kenneth Oppel; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Let's do this! Oh and this is the guy( I forgot his name) Wow!!!!! I loved this!!!! A bit sad at the end though. Full review to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wintersong (Wintersong, #1); Author: S. Jae-Jones; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3* Will do a full review soon. Review is all over the place so bear with me. However this book was a bit tedious to say the least. I wanted more dept from the Goblin King. Like something more. Lisel irritated me a bit also. She constantly wines about how she is not beautiful and she is jealous of her beautiful sister. She also wanted to be the one to play and be famous but her brother took that spotlight so she complains some more. Being beautiful is not everything Lisel! She was very weak in some parts in the beginning like being attracted to the guy who kidnapped you and your sister. Oh and why does all authors think that if the heroine is 'plain' then readers will enjoy the book more or relate better? I have no problem reading about a beautiful girl but just don't remind us every 2 seconds. "Austre young man" was said about a million times and it drove me up a wall. I think I was looking for something a bit more solid that the dreamy atmosphere we got. However the writing was beautiful and poetic. The romance was a bit off for me though. Nothing interesting really happened. In comparison I did enjoy Uprooted much more so if you are looking for something with a similar vibes I recommend Uprooted or Cruel Beauty. But this was a bit of a letdown because I anticipated it so much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I'll Give You the Sun; Author: Jandy Nelson; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 4.5* So I picked this up on a whim and I really enjoyed it. I It had some humour and it made me feel so chringe worthy for the characters at times that I chucked the book away for several minutes. This follows 2 characters, unidentical twins who were very very close until about 14 years old. Something happened and they grew apart. Minor Spoilers!!!!!!!!!!!! Jude We get to see from her perspective at present where she is 16. She attends CSA an art school, which is her brother's dream. She is funny and " sees" dead grandmother. Jude believes in a lot of superstition. She was very overprotective of her brother but now she can't look at him. I will not really spoil her love interest. Noah He is the other twin who we get from his POV at 13-14 years. Noah is very quiet and shy and gets beat up a lot. He starts to fall for the new guy who moves next door and it describes his struggles to come out of the closet, so to speak. Noah is brillant at drawing and art and wiahes to attend CSA. He is his mother's favourite and by 16 due to certain events he changes a lot, has a girlfriend, drinks and parties , is very popular and has tons of friends, not to mention avoids Jude at all cost. Generally I loved this contemporary and I was moved. The only small thing in which I wanted was to see from Noah's POV at 16 instead of only 13. I would definately recommend this. It has family issues, romance, growing up, finding yourself and the love and strong bond between siblings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Unexpected Everything; Author: Morgan Matson; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: OK so I decided to pick up something by Morgan Matson which is a fun unique contemporary. I enjoyed the book for the most part. Like about 70 -65% of the book was fine and enjoyable enough but it was way too long and started to become boring and tiresome. Events kept repeating itself and the ending for me was overly predictable. The premise follows a girl gettinga job as a dog walker for the summer unexpectedly is a bit unrealistic for me. I liked Clark in the beginning of the book and then he just got boring and everyone was just praising him as if he had written a ton load of books which was just annoying. Andie is OK but did not blow my mind. Toby was my favourite character shockingly. She was realistic and made me laugh so much with those emojis. Loved that. I loved the scene with the dogs in the first half of the novel. Oh and did I mention that Whyatt with his personality and looks would have made a better guy character instead of Clark?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paladin (Paladin, #1); Author: Sally Slater; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5* Rtc; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy, #3); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: OK guys. I know. How can I rate this 2*???????when I loved book 2????? Well hear me out. I really loved the first two books but I think this one threw me off. When this came out in March, I read like 50% of the book in one sitting and I became teribbly ill with the dreaded reading slump virus and i put this down. Then like a month ago I tried to continue but I only reached 65% until I just couldn't continue. I hate memory loss and I think this is one of the main reason why I suddenly lost interest and caught the virus. I think memory loss is ridiculous and it threw me off So anyway maybe if I had read it in one sitting I know i would have loved this. But I don't think I can continue and I don't want to restart it. So i am really sad I couldn't like this like I liked the rest...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It keeps getting better and better! Once again I loved it. It makes me feel soo happy;). I loved the introduction of Hogsmeade and butter beer! Actually made some for myself. Anyway one new character who stood out to me was Professor Lupin ( tired just like me) and of course Scabbers...jumping to book 4.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carry On; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The new cover is beautiful!!!!!!! 4.5* I loved it. It was just so fun and cute! I really want another book. Like seriously. I was not expecting to like this but I really did. I loved Baz! So witty and sarcastic! My favourite kind of characters. I think I need more. SnowBaz <3 #ship This was just so hilarious and dont get me started on the banter between Simon & Baz!!! Just to update I loved this book more than Fangirl. The humour and descriptions are so good and it has magic. All I need now is all the other fanfic stories Cather wrote.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I don't know why it took me so long to finish this. Loved it though as usual. The series is so worth it. Full review to come. The ending was VERY shocking though...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Was Here; Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: OK I guess. A bit boring around the middle. The story was also a bit pointless. I did not even shed one drop of tear. The MC was an idiot but our guy Ben was a sort of well fleshed out character and I liked him from the start. In different circumstances he could have been a really good character.... Still the book was OK...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tell Me Three Things; Author: Julie Buxbaum; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This one hooked me from the start. Lots of people got confused as to who SN was but I knew exactly who the person was from the moment he was introduced. It is a great read to pull you from a reading slump. The writing was so easy flowing and great to just fly through. One of the guys in the book was great though, Ethan. So Jessie's mom passed away and her dad remarried so she has to move and switch schools. A secret admirer becomes her best friend and something more while she struggles to deal with her mom's death, the move and her new life as a whole. It became a bit too predictable and boring for me.well it was predictable from the beginning but got overly boring like in the last 60 pages. Still its worth a read.Great for fans of Jandy Nelson though. 3.75*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two (Harry Potter, #8); Author: John Tiffany; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST ONE MORE DAY!!!!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So good. Just keeps blowing my socks off. I can't get enough of this series. Full review to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: So I have cone to the end of this series and I was right to predict the below emotional state. I love this world so much and I have never read anything as unique and gripping as this series. Truly this is something to be cherished throughout the generations to come. Full review to come Edit Just predicting my reactions by the end of this book. I have the 'Inner Eye' if you know what I mean...XD; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, romance, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is me now. Of course I don't have a Damon - shoulder to cry on but still... So far this is my favourite HP book. It was so good, such a fast read and it made me laugh cringe and cry. I am so sad that my journey is almost over. But hey I have book 8 soon. I can't believe I am onto book 7 already. Full review to come Oh and poor Hagrid and Fang. I hope all works out fine( hopefully) So sad on Dumbledore's death. So sad. I can't. Snape I hate you. Shocked about Harry and Ginny Remus and Tanks??!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: So bumping this up by 1*. Whoa! Loved it!!!! Favourite book so far! Can't wait to start The Raven King. Gansey As usual Gansey is my favourite. He is just up to his usual weirdness; eating mint leaves, chasing after dead Welsh kings, being overly smart, wearing ugly shoes, liking Blue despite their best intentions, calling her Jane. He invites one of his professor Mallory and Dog to help him figure out an alternative entrance to the underground grave(caves and all) Mallory is such a cool and funny character.And Dog! Blue So Blue.... Jane. She is dealing with her feelings for Gansey and dealing with real life issues at the same time such as mommy problems, finances and school,the future. Eating yougart, oh and I love her interactions wt Noah!!! Listening to trees talk...the norms.Making new giant friends who eat their green beans. Being short. Ronan I liked Ronan a lot more in this book. I understood him better. He is just so funny and always singing that squash squash murder song! I enjoyed his chapters although it was a lot less than book 2. And he cares so much for Adam! Hmmm so what will TRK have in store fore me? Chainsaw is cute as always...And his kitchen/ laundry room..... Adam Parrish Adam is still the most pained character. He is cabeswater eyes/ ears. He is still struggling financially while at the same time trying to keep his dignity. He is getting creepy messages from Cabeswater and has to interpret it. Meanwhile having a crush and developing feelings for someone else other than Blue.... So all in all I really loved the setting and atmosphere. It reminded me of book 1 a bit and the humour was on point. ( can't find a picture for Noah though;( Noah is great and I hope by the end he is given back his life as a human! That would be so great) One thing I find it lacked a bit was in the romance department. I usually don't complain for this but I get it was a bit scanty in this book. Hoping for more of that in book 4. . Sorry if there are Typos. I am editing on my tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Places No One Knows; Author: Brenna Yovanoff; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It was one of the most painful books to read in the worst possible way. I was literally squirming out of my skin like 75% into this one. I could not make to continue. It starts off OK but it felt repetitive and predictable and another lame excuse for a contemporary. We get from 2 povs ; Waverley and Marshall. She is a goody goody 2 shoes and he is a drunk pot smoking loser who does not have a very solid reason for being so. Waverley dreams her way every night to wherever Mars is whether he is drunk on pot or with someone else. Its not explained as to how Waverley can do this and no one questions it. This books gets on my nerves. I hate it. I lot he the characters. I have no idea why the author decided to make this into a paranormal. ( maybe so that our MCs could " coddle" every freaking night and do boring mundane things like prom and dance and cliques during the day. Wow original I gotta say. 400 pages of bullshit and boring teens hormones acting up.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Blue (The Light, #1); Author: Lauren Bird Horowitz; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Maybe a 3.75*. Spoilers ahead!!! This book reminded me of The Vampire Diaries and Twilight but I promise there are no vampires. Breakdown of plot New guy, Stefan, sorry Cullum comes to town. Oooh he is mysterious and has a big secret. Girl has mysterious connection. Throw in some insta love. Dont forget the stalking.Some good ole Edward Cullen stalking taking place New guy is obsessed with girl *coughs* Elena . Obviously she has something he wants. Friends don't approve Bad brother comes to town. He is to be feared Trouble in paradise Good ole triangle Only difference is that it takes place with fairies instead of vampires; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Highly Illogical Behavior; Author: John Corey Whaley; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Minor spoilers I read this in one sitting because it is quite short. Its from alternating Povs between Solomon and Lisa. Solomon had a particularly embarrassing incident when he was 12 and he has regular panic attacks. Since 3 years now he has not left his house. Lisa wants to be a phycologist but she wants a scholarship really badly and has to write a paper in order to do so. This leads to our characters coming together. Clark is Lisa's perfect boyfriend and one day she befriends Solomon and soon afterwards the 3 of them are close friends. So the writing was great and fast paced. The alternative love was good but I just felt it was a bit anticlimactic. The plot was a bit meh and I don't think this book was for me. I only had a problem with the plot. And maybe Lisa at some points. How can you be so stupid!!?? I couldn't really picture any of the characters and it got a bit boring with only the 3 of them and his parents and grandma. I was also waiting for something bigger to happen. So if you do read, go in with low expectations. I think the ending concerning the relationship drama was realistic because I don't think I can remember a YA that someone falls for someone straight. I mean it does happen and we just don't see it; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nocte (The Nocte Trilogy, #1); Author: Courtney Cole; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Let's take shots every time the MC says how handsome Dare is. Let's face it. I would be drunk and unconscious by the first few chapters... Edit So this was very..... Erhhhh shocking. I finished it like in the wee hours of the morning and I did enjoy certain aspects but I had lots of problems with others. I don't have time right now to do a full review though but soon. For one the writing was great. Let's add instalove And cliche bad boys ( don't forget the motorcycle) Add over needy girls who trust mysterious guys with anything Not forgetting the same thing over and over Despite my many complaints I loved the writing of the book. I was pulled in by the settings because it was just perfect for the situations. The reason I number this up a star was because of Finn. He is such a great character and I feel so much pain for him. I wish I could put his character in a light fluffy book and help him. He is kind and loving and cute. Oh and I knew it!!!!! Finn btw; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: It Ends with Us; Author: Colleen Hoover; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: SPOILER FREE!!! 3.75* ( may change) This book had very realistic scenarios. I did enjoy the writing and the friendship aspect.It was an emotional roller coaster and it contained a lot of touchy subjects. I knew the author wrote from her heart and I am really glad with the ending. It had something in it different that made it stand out. Lily is such a strong character and I loved her. However one of my complaints is that I was not touched emotionally with Lily and Rhyle's relationship. For me it did not feel real and it felt as if it was more of a sexual relationship pertaining to lust more than love. I did not really enjoy all the time jumps the author. Maybe I am just not accustomed to her writing style. Oh and can I just say how much more I was interested in Marshall than Rhyle???? Marshall is so funny and cute ;) My ratings may change depending on how I feel about this book. Oh and I can not forget Atlas. He was one of my favourite character and I loved the scenes with him. It felt more real some how. FRTC; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Every You, Every Me; Author: David Levithan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This was quite pointless and plotless. A let down. It was an utter shame made up of literal and figurative madness. I am not as annoyed at this book as I am with others because I did not have any expectations. So I guess that's why I gave it 2*. Our MC; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Princess (The Royals, #1); Author: Erin Watt; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: So...this book sucked big time. It sucked so much that I wanted to dnf it so many times. It was so annoying and cliche and very unbearable at times but hey I got a reading challenge to complete. Not gonna do a long review but will use gifs on how I feel towards certain things/ taught. The plot. This is me Ooooh dream home, dream school, 5 hot guys.... The cliches are just everywhere. Its like little parts of every Disney movie put together. Let's not forget Mr. Cliche himself, Reed something. I hated him so so much. Any of the brothers are a million times better than him. I think of him and I want to puke. From the minute I saw him. Oooh he's the alpha male of the school. Most rich, handsome and popular guy of the school.Let me guess he has issue issues and everyone wants him. How original. He was the downfall of this book. In conclusion the only reason I continued was because of Easton. He was the best character by far. I loved him. He was just such an adorable friend. Its so ironic how the guy the author tries so hard to be the perfect guy( in terms of books) just turns out to be a load of crap. If you're looking for overused plot with teen highschool drama and mean girl like cat fight, queen bees and cliques and hottest bad boy in school then this is for you. Oh and Reed can fight and he usually grunts and I think of a donkey because let's face it, he is one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Demon King (Seven Realms, #1); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Han Alister aka Cuffs Han has a hard life and he was a former thief and gang member in the streets of him home and is trying to support his little sister and mom. He has a great sense of humor and his hard earned life adds to his appeal. He reminds me a bit of Day from Legend. Oh and I love the blonde hair for a change! Princess Raisa She is quite snappy and is all the more realistic because she makes mistakes in all aspects as a young girl is ment to do. There is what? A love rectangle? That's what they call it? But there are 3 more books so I am sure the romance will be sorted out on the coming books although I have a fair idea as to whoshe may marry.... First book from this author and it was great. I loved it. It started off a bit slow bit then the pace started to pick up. It has a few similar qualities to the falling kingdoms but it is very different. The plot reminded me a bit of the Legend trilogy and the setting in Han's case of A Darker Shade of Magic in Grey London. I enjoyed both Han and Raisa's POV and they each had outstanding qualities. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. I know it will get better and I can't wait! I can't believe I didn't pick this up sooner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy, #2); Author: Sally Green; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow! This was so much better than book 1. I really enjoyed it. Much quicker phase. FRTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Bright Places; Author: Jennifer Niven; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: This expression kinda sums up how I felt after I finished. Don't get me wrong, there were some good parts with some great humor but I did not shed a tear for the entirety of this book. I did not feel the chemistry between V and Theo neither. And why does every call Theo by his last name? That's annoying. I did not really see a purpose for this book. throughout the book he tells her all the reasons to live , yet he commits suicide. He says he loves her yet it isn't enough??? And the irony of the title. Maybe he should have just jumped from the bell tower in the first place. I am angry for that ending.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Exiled Queen (Seven Realms, #2); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Edit Summy of feelings Han&Raisa Full review to come Edit I can't wait to start this!!!! I loved the first one and I love that I have the other books out already so I won't have to wait! ( I think they're out) the characters are amazing and fun and I just can't wait anymore. I am gonna start now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gray Wolf Throne (Seven Realms, #3); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Edit I am almost finished with this series and I am heartbroken: ( I want more books!!! So some of the images coming to my head while reading. FRTC 4.75* it is by far the best book so far! I did not like book 2 as much but this one really got down to business ( at some point I even had to fan myself) Edit Crow reminds me of Feelings and moods going into this book...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Crimson Crown (Seven Realms, #4); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: After finishing... Rtc Edit When there are so many obstacles but your ship is on the verge of sailing Edit Characters are kicking butt!!! Raisa is great! Han is like I love it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timekeeper (Timekeeper, #1); Author: Tara Sim; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: No spoilers ahead. I am just ranting and all of this is from the blurb. So let me explain...<\b> I expected so much more! I am so angry because it was so very boring! Nothing that happened surprised me and for 3/4 of the book it felt as if we were going in circles. The same thing happened over and over. By 70% I was so dead bored that I just skimmed. Warning: if you like books with about 40% being the description of old clock towers and how to fix them then read this. If you like romance scenes used over and over where you with insta love then read this.If you like pathetic hot tempered 17 year old narrators that get angry for no reason and behaves like he is 40 then this is your book. Even though it was set in the Victorian Era I am still not able to get a proper description of the clothes, house and the Gothic feel. What an utter failure.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Year's Mistake; Author: Gina Ciocca; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Piece of the worst shit I have ever read. Really cheesy predictable bull. Definitely this year's mistake. I dnfed it 50% in. I was so annoyed with everyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Modern Monsters; Author: Kelley York; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery; Review: 3.5* The author did choose a pretty serious topic to deal with and is is definitely one of a kind. I think it was pretty well done by there are definitely some flaws. I am really glad it was short because if it was any longer, it would have become boring. One complaint though is that nothing really happened in the book. At the beginning Vic is accused of rape and then he is badly treated and gossiped about. A girl stands up and tries to help him find out who really did it and a romance starts to brew. However it was realistic and satisfying enough for my liking. Definitely recommend it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And I Darken (The Conqueror's Saga, #1); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Update So I have finally gathered my taughts and realized that Radu is the only reason I gave it a 4.25* rating. (I changed it from 3.75*) Radu is sweet and taughtful and is in such great pain. He has to sacrifice so much for everyone and he can never truly be himself in the open. He is loving and beautiful and I hope he is a little happier in the next book. I love him sooo much! My feels for him... So good old Lada... I could not connect at all with Lada. She was OK like at the beginning and then I was just bored and annoyed with her altogether. I think the author tried to make her too much of a bad ass. She should take some tips from Celeana Sordathian. Lada's chapters in the second half of the book fell flat for me. And why can't she accept that she is a woman????? Is that so bad??? Most of the time I was like And why do they have to obsess over Mehmed or whatever? Like they mention him every few lines and it drove me nuts. The romance with Lada and Mehmmed was flat and dull. No chemistry there. Boring as shit. Lada was not a bad ass as I wanted her to be but mainly a barbaric idiot who would drop everything for a guy she claims she is in love with. Personally it felt like inata love/ lust. Enjoyed the first half immensely but somewhere like 70% in it went downhill. I also did not connect with Mehemmed. He is such a shell of a character. Don't know how to rate the book because I enjoyed some parts and then I was bored for some and I am just giving it 3.5* for now. Don't get me wrong the first half was good and I have high hopes for the rest of the series though. Oh and Radu needs some romance and love in the next installment seriously! Edit Everyone is so mean to Radu The tutor lifted his arm, fingers heavy with thick rings, and backhanded Radu sharply across his face. Radu's head snapped to the side and he fell out of his chair with a cry of shock and pain.. ;-(; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Now I Rise (The Conqueror's Saga, #2); Author: Kiersten White; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: All the stars ! I literally ate this entire book!!!! FRTC Why don't I have book 2 in my hands right now Kristin White????; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity, #2); Author: Victoria Schwab; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5stars Quotes "I'm willing to walk in darkness if it keeps humans in the light." August "I don't know who I am, and who I'm not, I don't know who I'm supposed to be, and I miss who I was; I miss it every day, Kate, but there's no place for that August anymore. No place for the version of me who wanted to go to school, and have a life, and feel human, because this world doesn't need that August. It needs someone else." August "I know it hurts," she said. "So make it worth the pain." Kate This book will break u. It's only a duology and yet you will feel as if u know Kate & August. The characters are so brave and well fleshed out. This book made me feel numb. I was so shocked and hurt that i kept coming up wth alternate scenarios for the ending chapters. I feel dead inside knowing that Kate and August never even got a chance at what could have been. It breaks me and here i am hoping we will get just 1 more book for her to rise from the dead.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Verum (The Nocte Trilogy, #2); Author: Courtney Cole; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I am only 20% in and I am a mess. My heart cracked at the end of book 1. Why???? I can't help it. I burst into tears just at the mention of it. why Finn???????? He was the only character I loved. Why???? I feel broken. Every time I have to read about him mentioned I am in tears. I don't think I can fully appreciate this series if Finn is dead Update So I finished it. It was OK. It didn't blow my mind. I still despise Dare. I mean what kind of name is Dare???? So not turned on. Anyway book 1 was better and I am in a bit of a suspense for book 3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lux (The Nocte Trilogy, #3); Author: Courtney Cole; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: So I finished this quickly! 3.5* It was a bit confusing but everything came together by the end. I was really pleased. Finn continues to be my favourite character and I liked how the author handled the plot. It had such a great twist to it and I loved the new element added. It helped a ton with getting to where I wanted the story to be. I almost dnfed it but..... the ending and Finn happy gave the rating. so....I an so happy that Calla was able to SAVE Finn!!!!!! That's great! That's like all I wanted. I am glad that there was an actual story behind everything and it adds up! I still hate Dare but who cares?????? Finn is alive meaning he will get his happily ever after too. So glad that no one was mad and there was a logical explanation. Anyway this is my solid info and I need to include it just to be sure... And because of that, to me, Calla's story was real. Her ending was real, and she saved Finn, and she'll live happily-ever-after with Dare. Because I love a good Happily-Ever-After story. Calla managed to change time and prevent the curse; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Was Lost; Author: Natalie D. Richards; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Kept me at the tip of my toes. Full review to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forbidden Wish (The Forbidden Wish, #1); Author: Jessica Khoury; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Aladdin Frank Dillane from FTWD!!!!!!! <3 Zahra Victoria Justice Beautiful. This is the word that best describes this book. I loved it!!!! The writing is on point and the world building is great. But the best thing about it is the characters, Aladdin. Oh Aladdin.... I can't stress enough about how much I love him! He is just... He is such a great character, such a fit in teen; he gets drunk, flirts and is a charmer. He wants revenge... He is one of those characters who is realistic in every teen way. The romance is stunning. Zahra is such a great female character. I was seriously impressed by her. She's strong and confident brave and just great. The chemistry is paleable. Seriously. You can cut it with a knife. So its my first Aliddin retelling and I am glad its a standalone. No cliffhangers. And the ending was awww. It brought me out of the dreaded reading slump. So now Damon and I am compelling you to go pick it up. ( I just wanted to put this gif below because why not); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebel of the Sands (Rebel of the Sands, #1); Author: Alwyn Hamilton; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: ; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2); Author: C.S. Pacat; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Enjoyed it tons more than the first!!! Laurent is everything and some of the moments in this book.....mmmh Giving it another * FRTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3); Author: C.S. Pacat; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: 3.75 blonde stars! Minor spoilers Okay so I binged read this series. Its is quite addicting and really unique. I have never read anything like it and it was truly a different experience. I did enjoy the interactions in this books but I have a bit of a problem with the ending. It was quite anticlimactic. I think this is the problem I had with this series; the lack of plot and direction, shock. The outcome was a bit predictable. This book did have a lot of humor. I loved to see Damen getting jealous whenever Laurent did something he didn't like! As for Laurent.... well the author surly knows how to write about a great anti hero. I was impressed. I think Laurent was the backbone of this trilogy and he was one of the only reason I kept on reading. He is so much like Aaron Warner! And I love his description!*Heart eyes* He has certainly come a long way! I did not really care for Damen though. I think its because we did not get to read from Laurent's POV. Speaking of povs...I would have loved to see what Laurent was thinking... One of my biggest issue in the series is the lack of the female embodiment. There are no lead females or strong women. They are also not seen as worthy to rule and there is no female influence apart from a few pages of Lacoste. Anyway the writing style is beautiful and classy and I certainly hope to read more from this author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lovely Reckless; Author: Kami Garcia; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Dnf 20% in WARNING- THERE IS A LARGE DOSE OF INSTA LOVE IN THIS BOOK. Just my reactions; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hushed; Author: Kelley York; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: 3 stars???? This is my second Kelley York read and I still find her books mediocre.Its a bit predictable and it left me feeling as if many things are missing from it. For instance I couldn't understand Evan's instant attraction and obsession with Archer. Like what was so good about him????. Why was Evan always the Knight in shining armor????? This book at the end felt unfinished and like I wanted something more? I wanted Archer's secrets to be revealed to the police and for him to face justice. At the end of the day he was still a cold blooded murderer and that ending didn't bode well with me. Like where is the law? Why does he deserve a happy ending? I was really hoping for him to be scitzofrienzic and like have had Viv been the only murderer I just couldnt root for Archer. All in all it was plain and a bit disturbing but at the same time worth a read. The life of Archer ultimately sucked. No kidding. But it is something that works great to take up your time and maybe a bit too realistic if that makes sense? The ending was just such an unfinished mess and I was waiting for a big twist. Dont read this if youre looking for some cute contemporary bc its so much more than that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Biggest Scoop; Author: Gillian St. Kevern; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: This was actually really fun. Its a quick read and I did enjoy it. I only wished it was a bit longer, more complex and unpredictable. Oh and like why isn't there a second book????!!! I need more!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1); Author: Simone Elkeles; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Flat out I didn't feel the 'perfect chemistry' between these guys. It just felt forced.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Tied Man (The Tied Man, #1); Author: Tabitha McGowan; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I didn't connect in any way to this book. I didn't like the writing style nor the setting. As for the harsh emotional parts, I did not feel the emotions ment to be felt. The characters fell flat and the story felt like if more could have been done to avoid all the chaos and drama. I have read books where people are held captive and they do manage to escape and sav everyone they love. I just felt like if they really had wanted to get their own lives then a lot more could have been done. Such a shame. Lilith was really strong though and Finn seemed nice but it didn't cut it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2 (Harry Potter, #8); Author: J.K. Rowling; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Why couldn't this have been an actual novel????It would have been so much better. The plot was very weak though. Scorpious was such a fun new character! I am still waiting for part 8 though. *hint hint* I want an entire new series with Scopious Malfoy!!! I didn't enjoy it as much as HP but it was still really fun and such a quick read. I am also taking into consideration that its a play and was not really meant to be read but performed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Are the Ants; Author: Shaun David Hutchinson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It seems silly to worry about the arbitrary moment some person long dead declared to be the end of one year and the beginning of another, as if our attempts to divide time into meaningful chunks actually mean anything. People wait for the countdown to tell them that it's okay to believe in themselves again. They end each year with failure, but hope that when the clock strikes twelve, they can begin the new year with a clean slate. They tell themselves that this is the year things will happen, never realizing that things are always happening; they're just happening without them. This book was so emotional and beautiful. So realistic. Felt so sorry for Henry. The author was so powerful that I actually came to care for Jesse more than Diego even though he was only memories. I was burdened with emotions at the fair and many other uncountable times... We were whirling around so fast that Jesse couldn't hold his head up any longer and buried his face in my neck, his chapped lips grazing my skin. He was insane, and I told him so as I wrapped my arms around him so tightly that nothing would ever tear us apart. I nipped at Jesse's ear and ran my hands up the back of his shirt. His skin was sticky with sweat. He smelled like the ocean. "Never stop," whispered Jesse. "I don't plan to," I promised, and meant it. Sighs. Crying buckets. This book is about finding yourself and believing you are worth a thousand stars to someone out there. FRTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindred Spirits; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: So cute So funny So good Can't remember the last time I laughed so hard.XD Quotes "The photographer looked at Elena's cheeks. "Is that Shrek?" "It's Yoda," Gabe snapped. "For Christ's sake." "I can't believe I made it!" she said. "I can't believe we're here. I can't believe there's a new Star Wars movie." "I can't believe how much I want a shower," Gabe said."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frozen Charlotte; Author: Alex Bell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: It did have some really creepy moments. One of the things I like the most was the setting (Scotland) and the cold atmosphere. Its was just really good and it did surprise me. Oh and no romance for a change! FRTC; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost of Buxton Manor; Author: Jonathan L. Ferrara; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Dnf 60%. Incredibly boring and a tad bit uneventful. I was not a fan of the writing style. It took place from the ghost's perspective and it was very conversational, similar to the writing style in far far away. The plot was non existent. A ghost lived in a house for hundreds of years with no memory and then a family moves in and there is insta love with the boy and the ghost. At 60% nothing was happening. I did not feel attached to any of the characters. Such a disappointment and utter failure. Also while reading no images came to my head like how well written books do. For instance when I read Heartless I could picture everything.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Boyfriend (Fear Street Relaunch, #5); Author: R.L. Stine; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Nothing surprised me. I have read too many RL Stine books to be surprised by now. It was a little too crazy though. I was expecting better and it was fake a lot of times. However I loved to go back to Fear Street and hear about the crazy stories that I previously read about. I can never get bored of the descriptions. 2.75*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: More Happy Than Not; Author: Adam Silvera; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: 4.25* The main reason I became aware of this book is because of the author. JesseTheReader did an interview with Adam Silvera and I looked into the book. I tried reading it a couple of times before but I never did finish it. However this time I did and boy was I touched. I don't think I was in the mood for such a heavy and intense book however it worked. It was light at the beginning but it got really emotional like halfway through. This book is indescribable. It is an emotional rollercoaster and it did take risks and the MC certainly stepped out of his comfort zone. There is something for everyone to learn from here. This book describes how in real life how badly people are treated for who they are. This books shines light on the real monsters and reasons young people are driven to do things that ruin their life. It was raw and heartbreaking and so real. The author did not keep his MC safe and happy just because he felt like it. The author was not afraid to hurt his characyers which made this book all the more realistic. A happy fairy tale ending is not just thrown because in reality every story does not have a happy ending despite the odds. However, there is hope at the end even though its not guaranteed. :( I was spoilt for this book so I did not feel the full impact of all the emotions. Looking forward to The History of Us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #1); Author: Kerri Maniscalco; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Stalking Thomas Cress well... A boy with dark brown hair--as carefully sculpted as his immaculately pressed uniform--raised his hand, straight as an arrow in the air. Inkblots covered much of his fingertips, as if he were too entranced with writing notes to be bothered with delicacy. My gaze had lingered on him earlier, fascinated by the methodical way he took notes. He was nearly manic with learning--a trait I couldn't help admiring. Uncle nodded toward him. The boy cleared his throat and stood, confidence pulling his lean shoulders back, as he faced the class instead of my uncle. Darn I'm drooling... When scenes like these spring to mind Wow Just wow I loved how dark and and intriguing this book was. I knew it!!!! I suspected who the killer was!!!! I can't wait for the next book. This novel will keep you guessing and on the tips of your toes. I loved everything. That's it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caraval (Caraval, #1); Author: Stephanie Garber; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: wow.I am so blown away. This was magical!!!! I was compelled by this book and all itsglory! 4.5* Full review to come. Omg i wonder if book 2 will be abt Legend *-* (dies with joy); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Girls Society; Author: Michelle Krys; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: 2.5*. About 65% was really going good but then when the villain was released it was stupid and ridiculous. It could have been so much better. I hated how things unravelled at the end. Such a shame.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire (A Shade of Vampire, #1); Author: Bella Forrest; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 2* The book was not fleshed out and very predictable and cliche. Nothing new or worth your time. Thank God it was short.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: After Hours; Author: Claire Kennedy; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This book just came out of the blue. At first I thought it was a mystery thriller but sadly it wasn't. However it was pretty good. The writing was smooth and a tad bit humorous. It is taken from 4 povs 2 males and 2 females around 17 years who work at a diner and all the workers play Tips which is a game based on dares and winning cash. Readers get a chance to learn about the characters and the lengths they go to save their reputations and their asses. It has a lot of blackmailing involved reminding me of Gossip Girls. Peter was my favourite character to read about but don't go into this book with high expectations...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Love Interest; Author: Cale Dietrich; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: May contain mild spoilers below Overall This one sounded so interesting but for me it was just so very boring and uneventful. Some parts felt very unemotional. Like for instance at the end things just happened out of nowhere. Juilet found out the big secret and she is just like 'Kool Bro .no worries. whatever'. Everything felt fake and by the end of the book I am wondering why Caden is such an idiot. When someone manipulates you and pretends to have loved you you dont just go running back into their arms and pretend its all right. For the entire book Dylan pretended to love you to defeat you and yet yet all he has to say is to refer to them as'Us ' and look sad and Caden will give his life. I am so angry and that the author made the entire relationship between Caden and Dylan fake. I dont know why Dylan manipulated Caden and tricked him throughout the book. Like why???What reason did it serve apart from being utterly pointless? There was so much that pissed me off. The ending was fake. Come on teens bringing down the entire company running for years making so much money?????? The entire gang working together at the end felt rushed and fake. Everything felt so fake and 50% of the beginning of the book felt so darn boring. Caden is so stupid and I dont know what to think of Dylan. The entire courting scheme with Dylan was a big fat ridiculous joke. It was just that stupid. I regret wasting my time with this book. Such a huge let down. Ridiculous. I was even unsure about their'love' at the end. Not gonna write a proper review.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms, #1); Author: Erin Summerill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Edit 50% dnf. 2.75* OK so hear me out. I really tried but I couldn't go any further. It started to feel like a task at like 30% but I forced myself to continue. This book really started off well. I liked the hunting scenes etc but as soon as Cohen coughs*ass* coughs enters, it went downhill. All the cliches popped right out. You know what I am talking abt. I could guess everything from a mile away. Cohen was so freaking boring. I think this book was ruined becaz of him and some things our idiotic MC taught. For now I will put it aside and maybe if the next one is better I will try to finish this. "Admit I smell just fine, Britt." "Get off me." "Admit it, or you'll be smelling me all over you the entire night." Honestly, he smells wonderful. Like fresh mountain air and masculinity and . . . " Bludger, it's terrible. At least the odor works to mask Cohen's inebriating scent. The man's been traveling for days. Weeks. How can he smell so good?" Kill Me Now The creativity is off the charts here! Bummer...he just smells that good. That's this guys character development. I bet his poop smells good too.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Frostblood (Frostblood Saga, #1); Author: Elly Blake; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really loved it! Can't wait for bk 2. The heroine is awesome and I loved the familiar world building similar to Red Queen. Full review to come.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Force of Gravity (Gravity series, Book 1); Author: Kelly Stevenson; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Edit So to sum things up the protagonist ( forgot her name) comes to class and is told her Math teacher died and a new one took his place, Elijah Slate. He is 25 and "hot" in the typical way (u know what I am talking abt). The fall in love( insert insta love) and have a secret relationship. Her parents are having trouble and well she has trust issues. The end. It was OK. Nothing I haven't read before. I swear though if I have to hear Slate say baby one more time I will scream and break my tablet. It annoyed the heck out of me. The relationship can never come close to Pretty Little Liars Ezria though... Oh and somewhere halfway through the book Slate became a blank cardboard character. It gets really annoying like halfway through and loses the steam. I won't really recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: History Is All You Left Me; Author: Adam Silvera; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: 4* I think this was such a raw and emotional book.It felt real and it had so much pain. I really came to like Jackson actually the most closely followed by Theo. Griffin was a bit unstable and selfish I hated how he used Jackson for sex and then just left. Luckily Jackson didn't have romantic feelings for him I know Griffin was really hurting but still. I just didn't like his attitude when it came to Jackson. On the plus side I liked how the author took risks with the MC and the back and forth dialogue. Oh I hate Wadelike who is her anyway. No one invited him to the party(insert Shane Dawson's voice) like I don't know anything about him but suddenly Griffin is falling in love. But this showed hope I guess Looking forward to another book Adam! Oh and I don't recommend reading this when you're down ;) but I think I enjoyed More Happy Than Not a little more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: They Both Die at the End; Author: Adam Silvera; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 3* I am a bit underwhelmed. Call me cold hearted but I did not spill a single tear over this novel. The thing is that it didn't stir any emotions in me like Adam Silvera's previous novels. It was good but it didn't connect with me in the affective level the other novels did. Even at the very end. It just not rly my cup of tea. As always the writing roped me in and I could not put it down for long. Full review to come.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Darkness Mine; Author: Mindy McGinnis; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Dnf @ 50% 1/2 stars One of the most ridiculous stupid books I have ever read. Srsly you don't need to waste your time on this. Read something that's worth it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Been Here All Along; Author: Sandy Hall; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Dnf 50% So freakin boring. Snoozefest I fell asleep countless times.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Tell Me How This Ends; Author: Victoria De La O; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: 3* for Jude and that's it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen Reasons Why; Author: Jay Asher; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Surprising how I picked up this book after I watched the show so I was constantly comparing the two. I have never read anything like this and boy was I impressed. This is something that takes guts to write and not what you can find in many books. Full review to come.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Here Lies Daniel Tate; Author: Cristin Terrill; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: THIS BOOK SO GOOD ME SPEECHLESS I felt so bad for "Daniel". This book is definitely much more complex than it seems. There was always some reason for what each does and by the end it all makes sense. All you should know before reading this book is the synopsis because it feels so good to keep guessing. The romance was blah but it does not take away from the book. I can't say much more without spoiling anything. Really good thriller suspense which leaves you guessing at the end.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teeth; Author: Hannah Moskowitz; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Wow. So dark. So raw. So good. So freaking weird. This caught me totally by surprise and i had no idea what it was about. I want another installment though. I cant really explain the plot but a family moved to this small island to try and help their dying son with a cure on the island and he meets certain friends teeth being so complex and just incredible. You need to read it to see for yourself. Its really short.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Made of Stars; Author: Kelley York; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Was gonna give it 3.75 but the ending caused me to drop it to 3*. This book like any other Kelly York book started off so well and the first 50% was great. But it became predictable and the plot and everything got very weak in my opinion. The author did not seem to know how to wrap up this book :/ The relationships however were so good though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One of Us Is Lying; Author: Karen M. McManus; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Had my brain clicking the whole time. I must say I did not see that coming. This would have really been good as a TV series though like Pretty Little Liars... Its a great read and I really wanna read more books like this in the future. FRTC In the mean time meet the cast lol Nate the badass Brownyn the nerd Simon the geek Cooper the star Addy the beauty I really hope that the author decides to write more about these characters and explore each one more in depth because I loved them, some more than the others but oh well. Nate is my fav character because he is so snarky and sarcastic and making fun of serious shiz. Addy was kind of a cardboard character and Brownwyn a bit boring at the beginning. Cooper got more interesting past the 50 mark. I want a bind up novella about each character's secrets '_' I loved these cliche groupings. It never gets old and with mystery and death surrounding it it was mind boggling. FRTC.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A List of Cages; Author: Robin Roe; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: 4.5 starzzzzzz I loved this book sm. I loved Julian so much. ;/ He is just such a great kid and I cant. This book was such a refreshing YA read and for once friendship and platonic love was the center of attention. I just binged watched 4 seasons of The Fosters and this book related to so much from the show. Its safe to say I have never read anything like this and it will always be in my memory. Its just so hard to put emotions into words and I know this review is a mess but its just so difficult. My heart broke for Julian so many times. I didnt cry though. Maybe it was shock or I was prepared. Reading abt it made me want to murder Russel. For J i was like All in all I loved it and look forward to reading more realistic fiction like this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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: FAN BLOODY TASTIC!!!!!!!! THIS IS EVERYTHING U CAN POSSIBLY WANT READ THIS FRTC; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda; Author: Becky Albertalli; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Firstly I really really enjoyed this novel! 3.75* Simon is unique quirky and hilarious character! I liked that the romance didn't overpower the story. Sadly I was previously spoiled for the identity of Blue. OH and I loved all the friends. Monkey's Asshole was so damn hilarious ;D A must read. Just a taught: If Simon switched place with Cath from Fangirl wouldnt that be just awesome?????!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Boys; Author: Abigail Haas; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Eh it was ok..... nothing mind blowing; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Monsters; Author: Kara Thomas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, fiction; Review: Wow... I was reallimpressed! Loved it. This was my first Kara Thomas book and I will definitely pick up another. It brought out all the right feels like hate, suspense, dread and anger and was so worth it. It all ties up so well at the end. The middle was a bit slow but bravo to the rest! And yes it did give me some chills. So we have Kacey who moves with a new family ;her dad step mom brother and sister. She makes two friends, Bailey and Jade but after a party Jade goes missing and that is where the mystery comes in. What happened to Bailey? Is she dead? If so who did it? We get answers at the end. I enjoyed reading Bailey's journal entries littered throughout the book. Lacey was boring and Andrew interesting. Full review to come (or will it???) That's the mystery for me!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Words on Bathroom Walls; Author: Julia Walton; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Solid 4* This was awesome and humorous! Loved it. The writing is enticing and had me from the start. I was in a slump and totally recommend it if u are dY~EUR; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Such a Good Girl; Author: Amanda K. Morgan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: Eh 3.5* This book was so frustrating to read. But I kept wanting to know what would happen until the last page. Read in one sitting. I couldn't put it down though. Full review to come.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wood; Author: Chelsea Bobulski; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Dnf at 60% 2.5* Its just overly cliche and too damn predictable. I can't. Why should I waste my time when there are millions of other books waiting to be read? No..; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Turpentine Creek Overnight Lodging; City: Eureka Springs Arkansas; Review: We traveled to various cities in Arkansas with our 14 year old grandson and had a wonderful time. Turpentine Creek was the highlight of the trip. We all loved the feeling that we had our own private zoo in our yard! We stayed in the Siberian room where there are 3 tigers just outside the side windows, and more across from the front porch. The work these people do is just tremendous and everyone is very friendly and loves to talk about the animals and their work. Be aware, however, that there are no 'eating' places on the property in the evening, but Eureka Springs is only 7 miles down the road and has a bunch to choose from. There is a small refrigerator and microwave in the room, so bring back leftovers for late night snacks. A full size 12 cup coffee pot and plenty of coffee is also provided and appreciated. We stayed 2 nights and it was a great experience. Note also that this is in the country and not a full service hotel so expect to take care of your room and your time on your own. You have free access to view the animals and a private entrance from the back when the facility is open. Don't miss 'feeding' time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vagabond Inn San Diego Airport Marina; City: San Diego California; Review: Staff was really nice and great at accommodating our requests. Room was clean and well supplied. Loved that it was within walking distance to restaurants. Enjoyed the views of the bay. The breakfast was disappointing. We had enjoyed waffles at other Vagabond Inns and was sorry to see such a sparse offering here, however for the price and the free parking we will definitely choose this hotel again when we return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St Charles; City: Saint Charles Missouri; Review: This hotel is one of the nicest we have stayed in. Rooms are huge compared to other hotels. There is even a TV in the bathroom, not to mention 2 TV's in the outer rooms. And every room is big, not just a few. The hotel staff is very friendly and accommodating. We did not use the pool or hot tub but it looked beautiful from the windows near the elevators. Our room had the river view and we enjoy looking out at the water and bridge traffic. There are lots of restaurants to choose from and St. Charles downtown is a gem. Lots of shops and history close by.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nautilus Condominium; City: Fort Walton Beach Florida; Review: We stayed in a 6th floor one bedroom unit (1605) late October 2015 and LOVED it! It was bright, clean, and had wonderful ocean views. Two chairs and an umbrella were set up for us every day on the beach. Water was still warm. You do have to drive for activities or restaurants but several are close. Pandora's is a great restaurant just down the road and Destin is a few miles farther but worth it to try their restaurants. We kept simple food and snacks for breakfast and lunch at the condo and went out to dinner. It is so convenient to be staying in a condo. This one has 2 TV's, a bath and a half, and a washer/dryer. They provide enough paper towels, toilet paper, soap, dishwashing soap, laundry soap for our needs for the week. We had a problem with the screen door to the balcony not working and a maintenance man was sent up to fix it within just a few hours of our reporting the problem. We were impressed with the unit, and the service, and the price, and of course the beautiful views.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Athens I 65; City: Athens Alabama; Review: We stayed here one night on our way to Florida. The 'early check in' worked great for us. Gave our name to front desk and she handed us our keys for the room we had chosen. "Carol" at the front desk was very helpful. We were tired from driving all day and wanted a simple dinner. She recommended "Clarks" which was in easy walking distance. This little restaurant is a gem. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turpentine Creek Overnight Lodging; City: Eureka Springs Arkansas; Review: We visited Silver Dollar City for 2 days with our 6 year old grandson, then came to Turpentine Creek and stayed in the Siberian suite for 2 nights. I was concerned he might not like Turpentine after 2 exciting days at SDC, however he seemed to forget all about SDC as soon as he saw the tigers (Montana and Poncho) outside the windows of our suite. It was very fun. The staff was very patient with his questions and he picked out his favorites to 'adopt'. The coatimundi (Flip) across from our room was his best friend. He loved running the fence and talking to it. Bam Bam, the bear was always entertaining also. The tigers, ligers, lions, servals, cougar, and all the others were great to watch. We heard the caroling of the lions at night and it was soothing in a way. The tour of Rescue Ridge with Laurie was very educational. Laurie is a wealth of knowledge. It's impressive how much she and the staff and interns know about each individual animal. Some had such sad lives. Thank you for giving them the good life now. We brought simple food (lunchmeat, bread, cereal, milk, chips, rama noodles) and stayed in at nights so we could sit on the porch and listen to the animals. Our grandson wanted to stay forever. We will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Branson Inn And Conference Center; City: Branson West Branson Missouri; Review: Our goal was Silver Dollar City only for this trip and this hotel was PERFECT! The staff was very kind and helpful. The shuttle to and from SDC was a great extra. We enjoyed the pool and game room with our 6 year old grandson. We were pleasantly surprised to see that they provide pool towels. The breakfast was wonderful, had a great variety of options and good food. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. They also have a washer/dryer room near the pool that we did not use. We would highly recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: This is the perfect hotel for fantastic, mesmerizing views of the falls. Our room was on the 24th floor. It included the front room with separate bedroom separated by small kitchen area and bathroom. It was nice size. There is a safe in the closet. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of plugins for chargers. Housekeeping did excellent job. The breakfast is located on the 9th floor and there could be a wait getting an elevator during the breakfast hours, but we never had more than a 5 minute wait. Breakfast can be crowded, but we felt the staff did an excellent job keeping things moving and clearing tables. Even the omelet making station moved quickly. Those cooks deserve medals for keeping 8 - 10 orders straight while working over those hot griddles! It is well organized. We did use the casino across the street for parking. The hotel rates for parking and the hassle of being shuttled to the car are not the greatest. It really is convenient to park in the casino garage. You don't pay until you leave. It cost us $5 Can., $3.69 U.S. I would definitely recommend this hotel, especially if it's your first visit. The staff is very friendly. It's a popular hotel, so be prepared for crowds at times and have patience, after all you're on VACATION!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Trump's 'bombshell' offer to family of British teen killed in car crash: Diplomat's wife is in next room; Abstract: "The bombshell was dropped not soon after we walked in the room: Anne Sacoolas was in the building and was willing to meet with us," Dunn's mother said.; Category: news
Title: The 100 Best Snacks You're Not Making; Abstract: This extensive collection of snacks ranges from savory to sweet to everything in between.; Category: foodanddrink
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: How to Adopt a Retired Police Dog; Abstract: Help our brave pups in blue track down the perfect forever homes.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Inside Megyn Kelly's Fight Against NBC Amid New Matt Lauer Allegations; Abstract: Inside Megyn Kelly's Fight Against NBC Amid New Matt Lauer Allegations; Category: tv
Title: Arnold Schwarzenegger's photo flashback; Abstract: Take a look back at Arnold Schwarzenegger's highs and lows in this photo flashback.; Category: movies
Title: 20 Things You Should Never Do When Cooking Bacon; Abstract: Cooking bacon can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some common bacon mistakes and the tricks you need to avoid them.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Why Using Your Microwave's Popcorn Button Is a Bad Idea; Abstract: Pressing the "popcorn" button couldn't be easier, but it almost definitely won't yield the best popcorn. Here's what you should do instead.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez's Abs, Chris Pratt and More Stars Who Won Instagram This Week; Abstract: ; Category: entertainment
Title: This Wedding Photo of a Canine Best Man Captures Just How Deep a Dog's Love Truly Is; Abstract: When Mark Doublet made his dog, Marley, the best man at his wedding, he took his duties very seriously, and a photo of them together has gone viral.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A heartbreaking photo of a dog riding a bus alone went viral, and now people want to adopt her; Abstract: A kennel is seeking the dog's owner. If no one comes forward, she will be put up for adoption.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Trump tweets fake image of him putting medal around dog from al-Baghdadi raid; Abstract: The U.S. military dog was injured in the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.; Category: news
Title: Streaming TV Scorecard: Renewals, Cancellations and Premiere Dates; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: Survivor Contestant Rudy Boesch Dies at 91 After Long Battle with Alzheimer's Disease; Abstract: Survivor's Rudy Boesch Dead at 91; Category: tv
Title: Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure; Abstract: When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn't help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago.; Category: news
Title: 8 Peugeot, Citroen Vehicles We Want In The U.S.; Abstract: France's Groupe PSA is merging with the Italian-American (but technically Dutch) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. There are a number of things we don't know (what the new company's name will be, for example) and things we think we know (that PSA is paying a premium for the partnership). What we know for certain, though, is that we're excited over the idea of French vehicles once again returning to North America. Groupe FCA? PSA And FCA Merger Plan Officially Announced Analyst Says PSA Is Paying A 32% Premium To Take Control Of FCA It's been decades since Peugeot and Citroen, Groupe PSA's two biggest brands, were sold in North America, and back then… the cars weren't great. Today, these two brands, as well as the premium DS marque, are in a far different place with competitive, stylish vehicles across a number of those segments. And while we doubt the entire PSA catalog will come to the U.S. market, here are a few we'd like to see.; Category: autos
Title: Here's the Real 2020 Ford Bronco in Off-Road-Racing Form; Abstract: The production Bronco takes shape and if the real thing looks half as cool as this SEMA-bound prototype, we'll be satisfied.; Category: autos
Title: Dramatic video shows California transit worker saving man from oncoming train; Abstract: An intoxicated man in Oakland took a misstep and fell onto the tracks while a train was approaching, BART said in a statement Monday.; Category: news
Title: Watch: 'The View' Versus Donald Trump Jr.: Loud, Low Blows, Politics, Scandals And Great TV; Abstract: Updated throughout, videos added Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say his name, Sunny Hostin said he was lying, Abby Huntsman accused him of using "dictator" tactics. And Donald Trump Jr. gave it back, accusing Joy Behar of once wearing blackface and resurrected Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski as not committing "rape rape," all in a; Category: tv
Title: What Gas Stations Were Like In 1957; Abstract: This vintage documentary is fascinating.; Category: autos
Title: The 25 most iconic film quotes; Abstract: The most iconic quotes are the ones that are so famous that you can't even use those words in casual conversation without reminding the average person of the movie.; Category: movies
Title: OJ Simpson suing Vegas hotel for defamation over 2017 TMZ story claiming 'belligerence'; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: What Happens When a Plane Collides with a Flock of Birds?; Abstract: It's a bird...it's a plane...it's a midair nightmare?; Category: travel
Title: Powerful side-by-side portraits show people over 100 years old next to their younger selves; Abstract: Opava-based photographer Jan Langer captured sentimental portraits of elderly Czech people for his photo series, "Faces of Century."; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for GoPro HERO3+, HERO3 and GoPro AHDBT-201, AHDBT-301, AHDBT-302; Brand: Wasabi Power; Review: Works great with my Hero Three! Holds a charge longer than the original battery and charge time is pretty quick. Great deal for the price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 808 Over-The-Ear Stereo Headphones - Gloss White (HPA88WHG); Brand: 808 Audio; Review: These have decent sound quality for the price, unfortunately they were too large for my head and kept slipping down off my ears. They are also make mostly of plasm which makes a cheap sounding creak when adjusting them. If you have a large head and are looking for a budget set of headphones these could work fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: waka 52mm Camera Lens Cap with Lens Cap Keeper & Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Nikon, Canon, Sony; Brand: waka; Review: So happy to have lens caps with leashes, I only really needed one for the current lens I have, but I was able to take the leash from one of these and attach it to a different sized lens cap, so the extra still came in useful! The cap fits well, the hole where the leash connects does not affect its ability to be sealed or protect the lens. I appreciate the bonus micro fiber cloth, you can never have too many of those! The best part for me is I no longer have to worry about putting down my cap and leaving it behind! My only wish was that this was a variety of sizes instead of all the same. I was provided this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest feedback. All of my reviews are my own unbiased, honest opinions. I do not receive monetary compensation for my feedback and I am not required to leave positive reviews; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TNP Apple iPad Air Case (iPad 5th Gen, 2013 Model) Tablet; Brand: TNP Products; Review: This is a decent case fits the iPad well, I like that it can rotate and be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. The color of the case is vibrant which I like. I also like that it has a strap to keep the case securely closed. I gave the case 3 stars because the edging around the case seems to be cheaply laid over with possibly a glue then the color over it, it doesn't look like it going to affect the intrigity of the case but doesn't look good. The case is a little bulky and won't fit in my Vera Bradley tablet bag that I use daily so that's another downside for me, this is the first case I had where it won't fit in it. I was provided this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest feedback. All of my reviews are my own unbiased, honest opinions. I do not receive monetary compensation for my feedback and I am not required to leave positive reviews.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: iPad Pro Case, iPad Pro 12.9" Case, GMYLE Folio Case 360 for iPad Pro 12.9"; Brand: GMYLE; Review: This case has a great look and feel. But its poorly made and probably the worst of the cases Ive used. The plastic backer is poorly molded and doesnt securely hold the iPad. The case cover is nice and holds the iPad up sturdy, but its a little too bulky and with the iPad pros size, a bulky case gets really awkward. I don't plan on using it very much. I just don't trust it will hold the device securely enough. I was provided this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest feedback. All of my reviews are my own unbiased, honest opinions. I do not receive monetary compensation for my feedback and I am not required to leave positive reviews.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: My wife and I have been travelling to PV and staying at the VDP since 1990. The staff are excellent and extremely friendly. The rooms range from a studios to jr suites to 1 bedrooms and larger. They rooms have been redone several times over the years. The beach is great and this resort have more business than most in the hotel zone. There is a large plaza within a 10 minute walk with a large grocery store which is handy as all the rooms have a kitchenette. You are located close to downtown for an easy walk, bus ride or taxi ride. The restuarants on site are good and the staff are rally friendly. This is a family resort and quiets down by 11pm if not earlier. If you are a party animal you may want to look elsewear or be prepared to be downtown. At the VDP you meet friends you have know for 20 years and meet new ones. The staff welcome you by name and is a great place to relax and enjoy. We are 3 weeks away to spending the next 6 weeks on PV; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Kennedy; City: Levis Chaudiere Appalaches Quebec; Review: Staying in Levis is a great option to old Quebec. The Hotel Kenndy is recently renovated with new beds, carpets furnishings. We stayed in Room 29 This is a good option as you have a small balcony. The staff were extremely friendly and fun. The Hotel is a short cab ride ($12) to the ferry to old quebec. No driving and no need to worry about parking etc. The only draw back is the lack of a pool. But we were there for two nights to visit Old Quecbes and soak up the history and enjoy the great food and wine. The hotel offers the typical continental breakfast. There is however a good rooftop restuarant and bar right across the street.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Villa del Palmar Beach Resort Spa; City: Puerto Vallarta; Review: Just returned from an eight week stay at the Villa Del Palmar. The resort just finished a major renovation. The most noteable of the renos being the entrance. You are now welcomed by a series of pools and fountains as you enter the resort, Very nice improvement. The deck areas and walkways are now redone and look great. The pools are all retiled and look brand new. The rooms had been renovated while I do miss the ole Mexican style furniture the modern décor has given the rooms a bright new look. As always the staff at this resort are among the best I have every encountered. special mention to Alan Moreles the front desk manager who is my go to guy for our stays. Alan will do anything within his power to make your stay memorable. Miguel greets you to your Mexican home as you pull up. Gaby our maid was very good and always had a smile. Gabino our main stay beach attendant always there to help with set up and that was a job as sometimes our group was around 14. Another reason for our many returns to this resort is location,location,location. The hotel is a short bus ride to downtown and the many restuarants and shops. There is the Plaza Caracol just a 10 minute walk away that has a large grocery store/department store as well as many other shops, a drop off laundry, bank, just to mention a few. We do cook in the room several meals which has a two burner stove top, microwave and refridgerator. The resort does have different locations to enjoy a meal and again the wait staff are extremely friendly and efficient and we enjoyed several dinners and lunches at the resort. If you want a quality stay at a beach front resort in Puerto Vallarta this should be a place for you to consider.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn Conference Centre Renfrew; City: Renfrew Ontario; Review: Arrived after a long day in the rain on a motorcycle trip. Offered a discount rate for motorcyclists. Cindy offered the use of a dryer for our wet clothes. The room was very comfortable and had a mini fridge and microwave. The one site restaurant offer good pub style food at reasonable prices. Good place to stop on a road trip.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn; City: Peterborough Ontario; Review: Stayed at this hotel last night. very clean and quiet. Very friendly desk staff and arranged a discount for seniors or CAA. Room includes a hot breakfast which was very good and also received a discount at a local restaurant by showing the hotel room card. There is an indoor pool and hot tub. Enjoyed the stay a good place to stop in Peterborough; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Angel Hotel; City: Market Harborough Leicestershire England; Review: We stayed here for one last Sunday week. Very efficient booking in and the lady on reception even took my case to my room . The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered 3 courses for our evening meal which was excellent. I ordered fruit salad for desert and it was huge. One of the nicest fruit salads I had tasted in a long time. The location was good and the room comfortable. The breakfast was very good with choices. I would recommend staying at this hotel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cloudesley; City: Hastings East Sussex England; Review: Last week we stayed for 2 nights in the Cloudesley. We were welcomed by Shahriar who is a truly beautiful person. He spent some time showing us his garden which he is developing. He is so knowledgeable. Shahriar gave us a choice of 2 bedrooms both were furnished very tastefully. Our bedroom was very comfortable and spacious and was decorated with many photographs taken by Shahriar. The bathroom was small but very clean and adequate with nice decor. No televisions in the house, what a refreshing change. There were plenty of books on numerous subjects and there was also a cd player in our bedroom. The sitting rooms were beautifully furnished and one had an honesty bar. Our breakfasts could not be faulted for choice and quality. I had a Reiki session during my stay which I found to be a wonderfully relaxing experience. I recommend the Cloudesley highly. It is unique and we hope to stay agin in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Britannia Hotel Stockport; City: Stockport Greater Manchester England; Review: We stayed here with a coach party on a Coronation Street tour. The room was very small, although called an executive room. (number 29 ground floor) There was not enough room to pull the stall out in front of the dressing table because it would hit the bed. The food was ok but at beakfast it was so hectic, ran out of most things including te, coffee and cups and saucers. The bowl for yogurt empty when we arrived at breakfast and was empty still when we finished as was the porridge. It was not a relaxing experience. The evening meal was better but who wants to eat at 5.30 in the evening? The only time alloted to us. The emergency exit door was left open most of the time in spite of a notice saying it should be closed. I would not reccommend this hotel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Lion Hotel Restaurant; City: Berriew Powys Wales; Review: We stayed at the Lion last week for three nights. Our bedroom was an attic room which was beamed and very quaint. I think it might be a bit hot in summer but it suited us fine. Everything was very clean and we had lovely soft towels each day. The bathroom is in need of a makeover but I'm sure the new owners will get around to this. We had breakfast and 2 evening meals in the restaurant , the food was good and the staff very pleasant and friendly. The Lion is in Berriew, a lovely village just off the main road. We booked through KGB and we consider if was very good value for money. We would like to stay here again some time in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Babbacombe Hotel; City: Torquay English Riviera Devon England; Review: We have just returned from a 4 night stay at this hotel. Our room was number 71. it was spacious clean and very comfortable and overlooked the sea. The food was excellent with a good choice on the menu including cheese and biscuits.( A well known leisure resort beginning with W now charges for tea and coffee at the end of a meal)The staff were very friendly and efficient. We were on a coach trip with Just Go Holidays. There was entertainment for 3 nights and the music enabled us to dance many times, also a 99p bar from 8 until 11pm. We left with a real feel good feeling and I would recommend this Hotel. There are refurbishments going on but it did not affect us guests at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Potters Resort; City: Hopton on Sea Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Potters s an excellent place to stay. Unfortunately I had the flu from the day I arrived until time to go home. I have stayed previously and it was excellent. However my husband ate in the restaurant mand he said it was very good. Everyone I know who had been here has nothing but praise; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Atlantica Caldera Palace Resort Spa; City: Hersonissos Crete; Review: We returned a couple of weeks ago from this hotel. The food and cleanliness was exceptional. There was so much to choose from. Mostly we dined in the Greek restaurant. Adults only for breakfast. We were on the far edge of the complex which was a fair walk from the restaurants and facilities. This did have some advantages as we had a small pool which was very quiet. We were not near any of the bars however which was not so good if we wanted a drink. We found the price of the all inclusive drinks package too expensive at £32. per person per day. Considering we had drinks with our meals included anyway. We did not participate in this deal. Our main bugbear and dissappointment was the evening entertainment or lack of it. We were told by Thompsons before we booked that there would be opportunities for dancing. Apart from The special Greek night whic h we paid extra for, there wasnt any dancing. The bar with DISCO marked above the door was we were told just a name. The so called Piano bar was boring and judging from the number of adults and children playing with their tablets and phones, they found it boring also. There was nothing for children in the evenings at all. It was ok if you wanted to see the same singers singing songs from shows etc most nights. We had been to The Sensatori in Tenariffe and this was by far the more superior hotel . I found that Thompsons were more interested in their corporate image. Bring back the old style Thompson reps. in their Blue uniforms. The Hotel lacked Fun. Most of the staff were far too serious. Sometimes I thought I was in a Bank or Clinic with all the staff from reception to the cleaning staff dressed in drab Browns. Obviously reading other recent reviews I am in the minority but I had to express my honest opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chilton Country Pub and Hotel; City: Fencehouses Tyne and Wear England; Review: We stayed here last week for 3 nights. We had room no.4. and it was very clean and comfortable. The room had recently been refurbished. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the choice of food for breakfast was excellent. We had 2 evening meals which were good and tasty. Had to wait a bit for it but then it was cooked fresh. The location was great for us as we were touring. Went up to Northumberland. I would reccomend staying here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cartwright Hotel; City: Bradford West Yorkshire England; Review: We spent 3 nights at the Cartwright Hotel. We arrived last Wednesday which was then hotest day of the year. We were shown to a first floor room which was ok but didnt have a wardrobe. I inspected the bathroom and the bath plug hole was blocked with hair. Urgh disgusting. A man was sent to our room to unblock it but when he left the water would not go down. The room was taken out of service because we were told that the bath would have to be removed. This could have been remedied before we arrived! We were then shown to an attic room without proper windows. It was stiflingly hot. On the second night a fan was supplied. The only good thing about the hotel was the clean sheets and towels and the decent breakfast. Every time we went out of the hotel we were greeted by workmen or locals smoking by the front door. What they were smoking I did not stop long enough to find out. The Hotel seemed mainly used by workman and if you want to sit with men in hobnail boots and dirty workclothes at breakfast time then this is the hotel for you. It certainly was not for me. We went with a groupon voucher and it was cheap. Better to pay more and feel comfortable and safe. We didnt use the bar is was too noisy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dubrovnik Hotel; City: Bradford West Yorkshire England; Review: We stayed her for just one night. Having previously spent 3 nights at the Cartwright hotel just up the road....a nightmare experience. We had an executive room which was tastefully furnished, very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent as was our evening meal. I would have no hesitation in reccomending this family run hotel. The staff are great and very friendly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Vista Oro; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: We have booked at the Vista Oro for the coming New Year. We have been to this hotel a couple of times in the past and are really looking forward to our Holiday. In our experience the food is always good and the hotel is very clean. The last time we stayed for New Year the food was wonderful it would have done credit to a 5 star hotel and we could not have wished for better. A number of Spanish people use this hotel and it makes for a great atmosphere. We dont usually like hotels when it is all English people. We enjoy dancing and joining in in general in the evenings. Jason who is in charge of the entertainments is excellent and it is usually a very friendly atmosphere. Roll on New Year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ramada Hotel and Suites Kranjska Gora; City: Kranjska Gora Upper Carniola Region; Review: We visited Kranjska Gora a couple of weeks ago staying at the Ramada Hotel. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. Our bedroom had one of the most comfortable beds I have ever laid upon. pillows etc were perfect. Our room had a wonderful mountain view. The food was very good well cooked and a fair choice. As we were the last week before closing I think they were running the food supplies down a bit. But it was still good. Not much in the way of evening entertainment but we managed to get a bit of dancing in on a couple of nights. One evening they had the Serbian and Slovenian policemans convention. The dancing was very good and we received compliments as joined in with them. One of the policemen presented us with a couple commerative mugs. We would love to return some time in the future. We were on a holiday organised by Saga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Vista Oro; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: We have just returned from our New Year Break in Benidorm. We stayed at the Vista Oro for 5 nights. Had to be moved to another hotel for the last 2 nights of our holiday due to closure of the Vista Oro for renovations.( We went to the Fiesta Park. This was a different experience.) Our stay was excellent. The New Year 7 course meal exceeded our expectations.We had waiter service as all of the guests sat down together for the meal. I cannot fault this hotel, we have been a few times before. The staff are all so friendly. The hotel is clean and comfortable. The entertainment was very good and Beau our entertainment lady was fun and very entertaining. We would have liked Jason to have been present also. The location of the hotel is ideal, just a short walk to the sea etc. It seems that mostly Spanish people use this hotel which is ideal for us as they like us enjoy dancing. We found a wonderful friendly atmosphere througtout. We cant wait to go again for next New Year and possibly before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lenwade Country House Hotel; City: Lenwade Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights with my husbands brother and sister in law from Canada. The hotel is an idyllic setting close by to the river and wooded area. We had breakfast each morning and ate an evening meal which was excellent. The staff were very friendly. Our room was very comfortable and tastefully furnished. We would love to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Brothers Hotel; City: Sidari Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: We recently returned from the Three brothers Hotel. The Negative points are as follows. On arrival we were had to walk up 51 stairs and were shown to an attic room with a very small window,,,no curtains and only the sky to look at. We asked to be moved as I could not walk up so many stairs every day. I was told there was nothing else available and the rep would be in the hotel the following day. In the meantime another couple who had just arrived offered to swap rooms with them on the floor below. This was a smaller room but less stairs and a proper window. The couple who swapped with us did not mind as they had asked for a balcony room and did not get what they wanted so they were not very happy anyway. I asked the rep if we could change hotels and she gave us a brochure to look at. We decided not to swap as she could not guarantee what we would be offered and it would mean paying extra plus transport. We were not informed that this hotel did not have a lift. On the plus side, we found the staff to be very helpful and friendly and the food was good. The swimming pool was one of the best I have been in and sunbeds were easy to access every day. I t was a pity Thompsons did not inform us early in the booking which was August 2015 that the hotel did not have a lift.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Earl of Desmond Hotel; City: Tralee County Kerry; Review: We stayed here for 2 nights when we were on a Grand Tour of Ireland. It was very clean.. The hotel is about 6 Miles from Tralee itself but easy to get to. This is a very good hotel,set in very nice gardens. Food was excellent served by very good staff who worked as a team The entertainment in the evening was a pleasant surprise We would recommend this hotelmand would love to stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Abbey Hotel; City: Donegal Town County Donegal; Review: We did not start out very well in this hotel. We were given the key to a 3rd floor room in this hotel but not told that the lift didnt go to the 3rd floor. This meant a lot of up and down stairs with heavy suitcases before finding our room. Later we found another lift going to the 3rd floor. It would have been easier if the person handing out the keys for our coach party had told us abouth the other lift. The room was nice and the bed very comfortable. The food was good for breakfast and evening meal. The bar was cosy with a girl singer for entertainment. If we returned to this area we would use theis hotel again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runnymede Court Hotel; City: St Helier Jersey Channel Islands; Review: I stayed here for 6 nights recently. The Bedroom was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was good, not the best shower but adequate. The food was very good, plenty of choice for an English breakfast, choice of cereals etc. The evening meals were very good. Good choices and very nicely presented.Coffee and tea was served after the meal. The staff were excellent. serving meals speedily and with a smile. Mary who was in charge and semed to do everything was lovely. The location of the hotel was very good, not far from the sea one way and not too distant from the centre. The only minor niggle was it would have been nice to have entertainment for more than one night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Port Vista Oro; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: I have been to this Hotel on a number of occasions twice for the new year. It was a different experience for me this time as I had to come alone. My husband died in April and I felt he would want to come alone. The hotel as usual was very clean and on the whole the staff were very friendly. I think the bar staff did not like serving a woman alone at first and tended to serve men first regardless of who was there first. I think I put them straight and they were fine afterwards. The one thing I missed was Jason(Jay). The entertainment used to be so good with him. The new girl tried her best but did not have Jays personality. He was sorely missed not just by me. The location of the hotel is good, building work going on next door but that is not the fault of the hotel. There were very few English people at the hotel but I did not mind that, love the Spanish Music and dancing. The food was very good but a bit disappointed that everyone did not sit down together for the New years eve dinner with waiter service as we had in the past. I missed sorely my husband being with me but on the whole the other guests were very friendly. I would recommend this hotel and I look forward to returning in the future; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Hosteria Del Mar; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: we went to Hosteria for a weekend and we love it. The staff is nice and willing to help all the time. Room was clean and nice. Our ocean view was the best and the sound of the waves at night make our stay pleasant. Restaurant food was great and the service excelent. Bar Lounge at the back is the best place for relaxation at night time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Decameron El Pueblo; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: My friends and i stayed at El Pueblo for almost a week. We enjoyed very much. Rooms are ok with all necessary amenities. Ground areas are well taking care as well as the conference rooms. Food was great and well presented. Staff was friendly all the time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LOKI Lima; City: Lima Lima Region; Review: This was a last minute booking during our trip and we do not regret it. For the amount we payed for the private room we got exactly what we pay for. Room was clean and bathroom too. Staff is friendly and they breakfast in the morning was good during our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hummingbird House; City: Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands; Review: Stayed a couple months ago with my partner and our friend Lisa for a quick weekend getaway. We loved the place. the owner makes you feel like home, she's very welcoming and breakfast is the best. We are looking forward to go stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Occidental Caribe; City: Punta Cana La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic; Review: My friends and i stayed for a quick weekend getaway. We got a good deal with Turismo Tony Perez in PR with airfare included. Hotel facilities are great for families as well. Very clean grounds and great service. Restaurant buffets are great and with a lot of options. Night activities also great and a must to see and enjoy. Beach is clean, sunny and clear waters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: We stayed here on a quick 3 days getaway and hotel have a good location in Old San Juan, you can walk everywhere. We were celebrating our anniversary and we got upgraded and a bottle of cava was sent to the room. We ordered in room dining and it was delivered in 30 mins. Room was basic and have the necessary amenities. Also you get complimentary coffee and water. We got the last floor and we have a view to the harbor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Condado Lagoon Villas at Paseo Caribe; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: We booked this place just to get away for a couple of days and the life routine. Service needs improvement, specially at the front desk, they need to be more attentive and acknowledge the guest upon Check in, but check out with Omar was good. At Atlantico our bartender Hiram called me by my last name all the time, this is what i call attentive service, an employee that remember his guest. Room was ok, nothing fancy but with all the necessary amenities, cleaning needs improvement. Breakfast at Palmeras was good. And the surrounding areas they looked well kept.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Excelsior Rome; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The Westin i walking distance to most of the touristic attractions which is nice. We were upgraded to a spacious room with terrace & pampered with a bottle of bubbles for my birthday. Front desk was attentive and facilities of sauna & steam room were ok and not busy. I will totally come back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B B La Casa di Plinio; City: Pompeii Province of Naples Campania; Review: Stayed just one night to visit Pompeii and was impressed by the attentions of Martina. Since the booking she was in touch answering all questions and when we got to the B&B she helped us to get around. The room was very clean and breakfast was great. Service and details were always present. We highly recommend La Casa di Plinio!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Zurich Neues Schloss Hotel; City: Zurich; Review: Stayed here for 2 nights after traveling from Paris to Switzerland. Great location and great service. Rooms are spacious and offers the necessary amenities. Front Desk employees are very knowledgeable and always with a smile. I was celebrating my birthday and they sent me a bottle of wine to celebrate!!! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agriturismo Castello di Badia; City: Poggibonsi Tuscany; Review: Always wanted to stay in a castle in Tuscany and Castello di Badia have all you need. Simple & accesible to different cities around. Views from the Castle were amazing and when we arrived, Nicola received is with a bottle of Chianti from the private reserve of the Castle, which is was a nice touch. To enter the castle you need to pass a small drawbridge and a portcullis which is was interesting to drive through. The apartments are quite big and with the necessary items you need, if you have any questions ask Nicola, he's always around to assist you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Fill Your Watercolors with Nature's Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Roland Roycraft Page; Review: This book is like desert for the watercolor painter. The pictures make you reach for a brush. His methods rely on lots of masking to achieve luminosity. The results are amazing. The colors just glow. This is his best book and he will be missed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Watercolor Flower Painter's A to Z: An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Adelene Fletcher Page; Review: A total course in flower watercolors. Each picture gives detailed step by step directions listing color and method. The drawings are simple and easy to copy. So much information about putting colors together in a painting. Good tutorials for the beginner or intermediate painter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Color Harmonies: Paint Watercolors Filled with Light; Author: Visit Amazon's Rose Edin Page; Review: This is a must have book. The information regarding underpainting is now basic to all my paintings. Her landscapes are as amazingly brilliant as are her flower paintings. I hope she publishes another book. A great reference and inspiring work. She captures light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours: Painting with freedom, expression and style; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Haines Page; Review: Gorgeous pictures, great tutorials, good information. A continuation of her earlier book How to Paint Colour & Light in Watercolour but more detailed and informative. Couldn't wait to try her methods. Four of my friends have purchased this book. on my recomendation. Glad Amazon made this book available so soon after publication.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Essence of Watercolour; Author: Visit Amazon's Hazel Soan Page; Review: Excellent illustrations and information on placing light correctly in paintings to make them glow. Simplified painting of people and animals with use of light. Interesting use of opaque colors with translucent ones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painting Flowers and Plants (Watercolour Painting Tips & Techniques); Author: Visit Amazon's Janet Whittle Page; Review: The drawings are very good and each tutorial lists colors to achieve lovely results. Solves color questions. Great book for intermediate painter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David Bellamy's Watercolour Landscape Course; Author: Visit Amazon's David Bellamy Page; Review: Bellamy paints differently from American landscape painters. Great simplifcation and subdued use of color. Interesting to try his palette. Following his advice, I created some lovely pictures. Good information for the landscape painter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Watercolor Workshop; Author: Mark Mehaffey; Review: There was nothing in this book to recomend. His colors are sharp and jarring but not interesting. There are no worthwhile ideas to stimulate creativity.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Drawing & Painting Trees in the Landscape; Author: Visit Amazon's Claudia Nice Page; Review: Great help on drawing and painting many trees. Unlike her other books, this one is not mainly for pen and ink. Good methods and examples for artists at any level.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Zentangle A Day: A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun (One A Day); Author: Beckah Krahula; Review: This is an excellent book for beginner or advanced tangler. It is a good teaching method and stimulated creativity. By following the progression each day, I can see definite improvement in my work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fatal Grace (Three Pines Mysteries, No. 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Louise Penny Page; Review: A good second book in the series. Love the way she leaves little clues throughout the book to make you wonder what has transpired but never is explicit in some areas. Makes you wait for the next book. Gamache is such an interesting character with so much depth. Each book gets better and makes him more a complete character. The writing is beautiful as well as captivating. I will read each book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter (4 Volumes set); Author: Visit Amazon's J. K. Rowling Page; Review: There is nothing bad to say about the Potter series. Rowling ties up all the ends and answers all questions. Wish the series did not end. Wish she would write some more adventures of the mature Potter and friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watercolor, Making Your Mark: Explore 55 Step-by-Step Painting Techniques; Author: Visit Amazon's Karlyn Holman Page; Review: Not enough info. Her earlier books were much better. Her use of collage is not made clear, very difficult to follow.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindle Free for; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Windwalker Page; Review: Not useful at all. Very disappointing. Do not bother with this book. None of the books on free Kindle are any good.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists; Author: Visit Amazon's Jenny Doh Page; Review: Useful examples of lettering for different projects. Good Ideas for mixed media but nothing special. OK for the beginner without much experience.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Totally Tangled: Zentangle and Beyond; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandy Steen Bartholomew Page; Review: Excellent examples. Makes you want to pick up a pen. I would buy any of her books. The examples are clearly shown.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoga for Your Brain (TM): A Zentangle (R) Workout (Design Originals) Over 60 Tangle Patterns, Plus Ideas,; Author: Sandy Bartholomew; Review: Lots of new tangles and variations. Bartholomew's books are the best . Love her suggestions for using the tangles together.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: There is nothing bad to say about the Potter series. Rowling ties up all the ends and answers all questions. Wish the series did not end. Wish she would write some more adventures of the mature Potter and friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7; Author: J.K. Rowling; Review: There is nothing bad to say about the Potter series. Rowling ties up all the ends and answers all questions. Wish the series did not end. Wish she would write some more adventures of the mature Potter and friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painting Landscapes (Pocket Reference Books for Watercolor Artists); Author: Visit Amazon's Adelene Fletcher Page; Review: There is so much packed into this little book. Adelene Fletcher books are all good. There are not many landscape watercolor books but this one is helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Painting Beautiful Watercolor Landscapes: Transform Ordinary Places into Extraordinary Scenes; Author: Visit Amazon's Joyce Hicks Page; Review: How to see beauty in bland landscapes is the basis for this book. Good illustrated demos with easy to follow instructions. Info on her color palate which makes her paintings glow. I'd like to live in the world she creates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Watercolour Landscapes: The Complete Guide to Painting Landscapes; Author: Richard Taylor; Review: Complete is best description for this book offering info on color choices, recession, light and depth. Clear and precise examples that a landscape painter at any level can rely on. No gimmicks, just sound basic instructions that cover everything including forests, mountains, water, skies and clouds. Wish I had this book years ago.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Lalaloopsy: Meet the Lalaloopsy Girls; Author: Scholastic; Review: My four year old daughter loves this book. While I read the book to her, she finds the doll and pet that match the pictures. Simple sweet story of how the Lalaloopsy Girls were created.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surprise for Pocoyo (Pocoyo) (Step into Reading); Author: Visit Amazon's Christy Webster Page; Review: This is a great book. My 5 year old daughter is a beginning reader. So, I help her read this one. She loves it! Very colorful artwork.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Look, Look!; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Linenthal Page; Review: I placed it in the crib so Elliott could see the book. He looked and looked at the pages. I believe he will enjoy this book for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brownie & Pearl Hit the Hay; Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Rylant Page; Review: We have fallen in love with the Brownie and Pearl series. We love the illustrations and the sweet simple stories. My daughter Lillian is even starting to read them to me! We will be adding more to our collection soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PS, I Love You; Author: Visit Amazon's Cecelia Ahern Page; Review: I love the book and the movie equally.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-K; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Onish Page; Review: Great workbook. I can't wait to get started using it. My son is two years old. I have taken ideas from the book and made them age appropriate for him to use right now. We are working up to using the workbook. He loves looking at the pages. His older sister has the upper class versions of the series. I highly recommend these Brain Quest workbooks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cars Galore; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Stein Page; Review: Great little book. Nice colors and cute graphics. My son is a car lover. He is two years old. He enjoys looking at this book. The vehicles in the book are very silly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: School Zone - Big Preschool Workbook - Ages 4 and Up, Colors, Shapes, Numbers 1-10, Alphabet, Pre-Writing,; Author: Visit Amazon's School Zone Staff Page; Review: Great workbook with plenty of pages of fun learning. My kiddos love this colorful book. Lots of variety. My children attend public school. We use these BIG workbooks to reinforce what they are learning at school. The Preschool version has been very helpful getting my little ones ready for school. Contains: Pre-Writing Skills, Colors & Shapes, Alphabet, Basic Phonics, Numbers & Early Math, and Many more Readiness Basics. Plus a Certificate at the end. I highly recommend this and all the BIG Workbooks in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepover Sleuths (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Keene Page; Review: I am trying to introduce my 7 year old daughter to Nancy Drew. She likes the stories so far. We read them at bedtime. These books have nice clear print. They are great for an early reader.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scream for Ice Cream (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #2); Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn Keene Page; Review: I am trying to introduce my 7 year old daughter to Nancy Drew. She likes the stories so far. We read them at bedtime. These books have nice clear print. They are great for an early reader.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Mo Willems Page; Review: My 7 year old daughter's favorite book. She can read it all by herself. Simple text with a silly story. We all enjoy reading this book at bedtime. Their other favorite is There is a bird on your head!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Zip Grinders - Pagoda Tower Spice and Herb Grinder - Four Piece with Pollen Catcher - Premium Grade Aluminum; Brand: Zip Grinders; Review: I have bad hands and this made grinding so easy - Thanks for a smooth grinder.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haier DM32M Dehumidifier, 32 Pint; Brand: Haier; Review: Quick delivery - very pleased with this - love the quality and it's not any louder than the ac unit at a good hotel.... Will definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moscow Mule 100 % Solid Pure Copper Mugs/Cups - Set of 4 (16-ounce/Set of 4, Smooth); Brand: Apex; Review: Used as hot beverage mugs you can't even hold them - the handles conduct too much heat Too bad - simple to fix by the manufacturer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Party Essentials Hard Plastic 6-1/2" Serving Tongs, Black, 4 Count; Brand: Party Essentials; Review: I use these to help pick up trash on a jogging trail around a golf course - Glad there are 6 - I lost 2 already - Work terrific for what I need them to do. Lightweight and they really bite into it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ECROCY 10 Pack Stainless Steel Strong Metal Wire Hangers Clothes Hangers 16.5 Inch 4mm Thickness Gage Hanger Organizer; Brand: ECROCY; Review: Strong hangers .; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Tunecast Auto Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players; Brand: Belkin; Review: this was late in getting to me but the seller did give me an apology because she said she was busy with school and can understand this reason. but i would have liked to have had some kind of intructions in how to use.but the price was good and the shipping was also good thank you; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY 360 Degrees Rotating Stand (black) Leather Case for iPad 2 2nd generation (iPad 2/3/4 BLACK); Brand: SANOXY; Review: this was fine but I do not see me using the feature of spinning around to use the device but this was a good value product as well and I am happy with the cost thank you very much sincerely rob; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon Black Faux Leather Carrying Case with Built-In Keyboard & Stylus for 7" inch Tablets; Brand: Fosmon; Review: this is a great value item in that I was shopping for a similar product but purchased this because the cost was good and it will serve my purpose right on thank you very much; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generic USB A Female to Mini USB B 5 Pin Male Adapter (SF4814); Brand: Generic; Review: works well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackberry PlayBook Purple Silicone Skin Case / Executive Protector Skin Cover; Brand: CellularFactory; Review: the skin was too big for tablet just a bit. but all other was good price; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Station Eleven; Author: Emily St. John Mandel; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Gorgeous writing, but the plot left a lot to be desired. Read the lower-star reviews on Amazon, I agree with those guys. I guess the Hype Machine can do truly wondrous things, if you are privy to its workings.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Passage (The Passage, #1); Author: Justin Cronin; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I love this series. I haven't gotten to the third book yet, City of Mirrors, just released last month, I believe, but I'm looking forward to it. I do understand the complaints some people have; namely, the disconnect after the first portion of the book when it switches to 100 years later with a whole new cast of people. Normally I don't like that, either, but Cronin does his characters so well that I instantly fell in love with the new ones and forgot all about the old ones (some of whom do appear later in the series). All right, maybe I'm fickle! But this is great stuff, especially considering it's "literary." (As far as I can tell, the difference between "literary" fiction and "genre" or "commercial" fiction is that literary fiction uses way more words.) But Cronin writes beautifully without getting too verbose and the pace moves along fairly well. What I really love is the way he takes some of the time-honored tropes of apocalyptic fiction (evil government scheme gone wrong, zombies, etc.) and presents them in a fresh way, set in a unique world that's all his own. The theme of a young girl destined to save the world also holds a lot of appeal for this romantic soul. If you haven't tried the series yet, I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Road; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Intensely dark, heartbreaking and beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prince Lestat (The Vampire Chronicles, #11); Author: Anne Rice; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm a little late coming to this book due to a heavy schedule and busy life, but I finally got to it! Let's see, what can I say that hasn't already been said by thousands of reviewers? I've always been a great fan of Anne Rice, but with each new book my reading pleasure dips a bit lower. I actually enjoyed her werewolf series more than this, and this is Lestat! WTF? Reading this book was a little like getting bitten by Armand or Louis - half pleasure, half pain. You can find a few blossoms of fine writing, bits of revelation struggling up from a bed of endless description, endless repetition (even Lestat admits at one point in the book that he's repeating himself!), introductions to just about every character in the Chronicles (and re-introductions every time we begin a new vampire's viewpoint), endless gushing about how great Lestat is, how sweet and innocent and lovely the human wannabe-vampires are, how gorgeous everything is and all the sentences strung together by "and" and... whew. It was hard to find any actual story in all of that. On the other hand, the story concept itself was magnificent! I loved the idea of it and how it actually played out, when it finally did. But I think I'm done with Anne Rice after this. It's just too much work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Rising (Red Rising, #1); Author: Pierce Brown; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I fell in love with this book at the beginning, but as Darrow continued on his personal journey, he grew ever colder, and so did I. If the author was trying to make him into a real jerk, he succeeded. By the end, I could feel nothing for him, and the entire story that had seemed so intriguing had turned into nothing more than an over-the-top paean to violence.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wool (Wool, #1); Author: Hugh Howey; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Overall, a pretty good read. I agree with many of the reviewers out there that it was an engaging story with relatable characters, but had certain flaws. The writing is a little uneven; I'd come across a gorgeous bit of prose between sections that were hard to stay with, so not completely immersive. Loved the characters and the story, but not a 5.0 because of the above as well as plausibility issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unaccustomed Earth; Author: Jhumpa Lahiri; Genres: fiction; Review: This is not my usual fare, but these stories had such a grip on me. Seemingly ordinary people going about their lives, with the catch that they are all Indian people trying to adjust to life in America. Lahiri's seemingly effortless writing connects the reader with the fundamental humanity of her characters. Beautiful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I don't get what all the fuss was about. The pace was too slow for my taste and the book was dark and depressing.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: If I Stay (If I Stay, #1); Author: Gayle Forman; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm not a big YA reader, but the hype about the slew of YA novels coming out lately piqued my interest, and I wanted to see if there was anything of quality here. I've noticed that the best young adult books seem to be the dramas; when it comes to the popular dystopian novels, they all tend to be much of a muchness. A formula seems to lurk in most of them, and it seems if an author can just hit that formula and make the characters reasonably appealing, the book will sell. But reading too many of them is like having candy bars for every meal. Starts out sweet and luscious, but gets kind of sickening after a while. So back to the dramas. If I Stay was written well enough for me to actually finish it, which is a gift in itself. So many books have I begun and never finished because of this simple issue. A book must be well written! It was an easy read, not a slow, painful slog, and there were no grammatical faux pas to stumble over. It pulled me in right away and kept me engaged. The pace moved along fairly well, especially at the beginning, although it did slow somewhat in places. I liked Mia okay, but I almost liked Mia's parents even more, even though they were probably somewhat unrealistic. I'm not sure about that point--maybe there are loads of cool, laid-back, aging-hippie parents out there--but the book was entertaining, so who really cares? I wanted them to be my parents. I was reminded of comfortable, happy times spent with my own dad when I was a teenager. Admittedly Mia was a bit unrealistic; having been a geek in high school myself, I get annoyed when books and movies depict these "special" geeks who somehow rise above their geekiness, so to speak, and have amazing popular friends and boyfriends like Adam. (By the way, don't you hate it when movies take a beautiful actress, slap glasses and a bad hairdo on her, and expect you to believe she's really a geek?) The characters were not what you'd call really deep, but they weren't flat, either. Knowing that this was not a literary novel, I was not expecting an epiphany. But the situation was gripping and I identified with that as much as the characters. Thankfully, Mia was not a snarky teenager (I can't stand those); she was written as thoughtful and genuine. She even experienced a bit of character growth on the journey to reach her decision. All in all, a light novel but engaging and definitely evocative. A satisfying read. I'd rate it 3 1/2 stars if I could, but with no half-stars available I gave it 4.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Among Wolves (The Children of the Mountain #1); Author: R.A. Hakok; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'd actually rate this book 3 1/2 stars. Among Wolves is a well-written postapocalyptic tale of a young man, Gabriel, coming of age after the end of the world. I was drawn into the story right away and the pace never lagged. The characters were fairly well-drawn, though I felt the author could have gone deeper. Gabriel was taken with the other children in his class on a tour of the White House to a shelter with the president of the United States when the bombs started falling. About ten years later, in the well-stocked underground bunker where he has lived since that event, he starts to become aware that he and his erstwhile classmates are being oppressed by the president, who is a religious fanatic and something of a tyrant, and he begins to yearn for change. This yearning leads him to challenge the self-styled authorities who rule the bunker, putting Gabriel up against some very dangerous enemies. To top it off, he has claustrophobia--and he lives underground! Nice. The protagonist is likeable and deserving of our empathy, and the situation is interesting. The reason it doesn't get 4 or 5 stars is because I find the story somewhat contrived. I'll explain: When I first started getting into Among Wolves, I found it a bit curious that Gabriel didn't seem to question the things the president wanted him to do and the things he saw happening in the bunker. He just seemed to accept anything that happened without thinking about any of it too deeply. I thought at first it was because he was sheltered, but wait--he was reading a copy of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! And he seemed to know a lot about life, more than he should having basically grown up in a bunker. But he seemed somewhat clueless about things, especially sex and the darker side of human nature. He also seemed a bit emotionally flat to me. Eventually I realized he was written that way in order to create an element of surprise, possibly, or for some other mechanical reasons. The book continues on this way until Gabriel discovers a terrible secret, one that even he can't ignore. From that point on, he seems suddenly to have all the answers, and all the items and methods he needs to foil the opposition just seem to fall into place. I didn't feel like he figured any of it out, because we didn't see that process in him. He would have had to be a genius to work all that out, and he didn't come across as being exceptionally smart. His victory was almost automatic. Other than struggling with his fear of enclosed spaces, he seems to sleepwalk through it. It was just too easy, and that spoiled it for me quite a bit. I found the reading experience a bit flat, which leaves me with little motivation to continue the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Klipsch G-16 Flat Panel Speaker (Each); Brand: Klipsch; Review: Small in size but a terrific sound. Used for front and rear speakers. Priced well and highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Energy Take Classic I/O 5 Indoor/Outdoor Speakers with 5.25-Inch woofer (1 Pair, White); Brand: Energy; Review: Great outdoor speakers for the price. Appear to be a division of Klipsch. Highly recommend them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Onkyo TX-SR333 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with Bluetooth; Brand: Onkyo; Review: Does everything I need at a low price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iMBAPrice 2RCA Male to 2RCA Male Home Theater Audio Cable - 6 Feet - Black; Brand: iMBAPrice; Review: The cable worked fine. Good pricing and fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Poly-Planar Subcompact Box Speaker 80W (PR White); Brand: Poly-Planar; Review: Compact but great sound, easy to install; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fourcase F-1418 Earphones Headphones Earbud Bluetooth Wired Headset with Microphone and Remote Control Stereo Noise Canceling Sweatproof Compatible with IP; Brand: Fourcase; Review: Provides a very neat way to organize the wiring of an entertainment system. Well priced also. Will use it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: All's Fair: A McKnight Romance Prequel (McKnight Romances Book 0) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Suzie Quint Page; Review: Yes this book has a lot of backstory which you don't get to read but it is a great short story. It is funny and has great characters. You will want to read more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outta the Bag (Me, Myself and Why? Prequel) (Cadence Jones series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's MaryJanice Davidson Page; Review: Very funny, I have got to read the series to find out what happens next. Definitely shows MaryJanice Davidson's quirky humor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rodeo Rebel (Texas Rodeo Barons Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Donna Alward Page; Review: It's a good introduction to the series. It will be good to read what comes next. Very sweet and a happy ending.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire in the Sky: A Jessica Blackwood Short Story - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrew Mayne Page; Review: A great insight into the characters, a short and fast paced story. Definitely a good way to learn about the series; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Wilde Night: Immortal Vegas, Novella 0.5 - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jenn Stark Page; Review: I can't wait to read more of the series, the introduction is great and the interaction between the two main characters is very interesting; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Treasure Planet (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antwone Fisher (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunted (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sorcerer Hunters (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Living Out Loud (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Legend Ran (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Twelve Kingdoms (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Allen 52" Knit Gun Sock, Silicone Treated; Brand: Allen Company; Review: Bought this for my wifes new Henry golden boy, wanted to protect it in the gun safe from getting bumped around or scrached. I would recommend this product for the price. you can't go wrong. I happy with it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Browning Hog Hunter Knife; Brand: Browning; Review: I love it. feels good in your hand and the blade is good survival knife or for camping/spliting wood for fire wood. It's sharp out of the box and has a heavy blade you can rely on. would I recommend it? YES I would...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Interstate Arms Corp Remington Rem Pad (Large, 16 x 54-Inch); Brand: Remington; Review: I got this to replace the one I had for years, no issues with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Steel 39LSF Leatherneck SF; Brand: Cold Steel; Review: great knife, well built and sharp...I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Williams Ruger GP-100 Fiber Optic Green Pistol Sight; Brand: Williams; Review: Items fit very good, installed with out any issues. and looks great! My Thanks to the seller and Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AR-15 1/2" X28 Thread Steel Crush Washer (Pack of 5) - EX ELECTRONIX EXPRESS; Brand: Electronix Express; Review: Just what I was needing, work very well. installed on 2 different builds with out any issues, good fit,no slop and the the muzzle device lined up well. Thanks to the seller and Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul MBUS PRO Steel Sight Set MAG275 & MAG276 BLACK; Brand: Magpul; Review: These are the first set on iron sights I have used in years. the sights are very well made and would expect nothing less from Magpul. I will be putting some kind of red dot sight on this build and use these sights as backups. the finish is hard coated and looks good and professional. I am a big fan of Madpul because the quality is their top priority, My thanks to the seller and Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Squirrel Daddy Gunsmith Roll Pin Holding Starter Punch Tool Set with Hollow End; Brand: Squirrel Daddy; Review: These tools are well designed as well as functional they get the job done easily with precession. My thanks to the seller and Amazon,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magpul Extended Rubber Butt Pad; Brand: Magpul; Review: Fits like a glove. I put this on a 762x39 build to dampen the recoil and worked well. I love Magpul quality parts from mags to stocks they are a great product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vortex Optics Strikefire II Red Dot Sight - 4 MOA Red/Green Dot with Vortex Hat; Brand: Vortex Optics; Review: this must have been made on Monday or a Friday because the quality of this vender wasn't there, the green didn't work at all and the red only lasted about an hour before it died. changed batteries "twice" thinking that might be the issue but to no avail. I have another one like this and it works great! so it had to be faulty from the factory, not from this seller. I returned it and got my money returned.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Outdoor Edge SwingBlade, SB-10N, Double Blade Hunting Knife with Rotating Skinning and Gutting Blade, Black with Black Sheath; Brand: Outdoor Edge; Review: I got this as a gift for a deer hunting friend that was borrowing mine. very good product, it is sharp so can be used right out of the box. I would recommend this knife to all big game hunters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ka-Bar Bull Dozier Knife; Brand: Ka-Bar; Review: nice knife, well built and fits the hand with a good grip, keave enough to do what might need to be done in a several mode. Yes I would but again. My thanks to the Seller and Amozon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sightmark SM26005 Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight; Brand: Sightmark; Review: I personal like this optic, larger that I was expecting but this Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec Reflex Sight works well on my Ar15. "0"ed at 50 yards in 4 rounds but continued shooting the rest of the day and no issues losing 0 out to 100yrds. for a weekend warrior this site will do well. I wanted this site to test new builds. Dont think I would use this as a combat site only because combat weapons are treated very rough and don't think this one can stand up to that kind of treatment. Great view and holds 0 .... Yes I would recommend to anyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon Force XR 2.5-8x28 EER Matte with BDC; Brand: Nikon; Review: Mounted this scope in a M48 mouser and so far it is a very good optic for long eye relief. I may have to get another one for another mouser I have my eye on. I would indeed would recommend this to anyone and everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frankford Arsenal Quick-N-EZ Impact Bullet Puller for Reloading; Brand: Frankford Arsenal; Review: This is my replacement for the one I have had for 20 + years. It has served me well. I have other products like this, but I know will not stand up to this one "in my opinion" My Thanks to the seller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Manor Town House; City: Fishguard Pembrokeshire Wales; Review: We stayed 2 nights with Chris and Helen, the warmly welcoming owners of Manor Town House. Our room was spotless, huge and stylishly decorated with views to the harbour. On arrival they offered us tea and welsh cakes on the terrace overlooking Lower Fishguard harbour. The bed was very comfy, with a big duvet. Unfortunately some active guests in the room above kept us awake on the first night (footsteps, the sound of the TV filtering through). The breakfast is generous and delicious, with the usual things available (& proper local bacon!) plus waffles, which were great. The only small mark against is that the en suite bathrooms could be modernised, but a big plus was the lovely hot power shower. However, Chris & Helen have only had MTH for a year and I've no doubt these kinds of improvements are in their plans. One last big positive - they can also recommend some great places to eat for foodies!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carlton Arms Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: I was excited about staying at the Carlton Arms as it looked eccentric and arty. Unfortunately it was grotty, dirty and unpleasant. The shared bathroom on our floor was not clean and it was tiny. Literally you would bump your elbows on the walls as you washed your hair. As for the towels provided - yuck! Our bedroom was OK sized, but the floors were crusty and you couldn't open the window and the old fashioned air conditioner made a huge racket - not to mention the active and noisy streetlife below. There were two beds in our room - an undersized double and an oversized single, meaning that for us as a couple it was more comfortable to sleep apart. The Carlton was formerly some kind of hostel for addicts etc and aside from the crappy painted walls, little appears to have been renovated or improved. This includes the doors, which are gappy all round and lock with a padlock - yes, like one you would buy at the hardware store! We booked 8 nights and stayed 2 - and only because it took a day to find a suitable alternative.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Garden Pansion; City: Antalya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: We would definitely recommend staying at the White Garden. Our room was not huge, but big enough, clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was, unusually for Turkey, actually big and the shower nice and hot with good pressure. The accommodation is bright and airy. There is a large marble tiled reception leading on to a large courtyard and in general the hotel's nicely decorated. The location is good, on the ede of the old town and in walking distance to the harbour and restaurants etc. We appreciated the wifi, which was strong enough to use in our room. Again this has not always been the case for budget hotels in Turkey. The breakfast was one of the best things - a generous buffet spread of Turkish breakfast items (cucumber, cheese, eggs, tomato etc) plus cornflakes, fruit and homemade jams. What sets White Garden's breakfast apart is a) it's generosity and b)everything was very fresh and of good quality. Top marks for brekkie! The manager, Metin, was also very helpful. He gave us a good recommendation for dinner after a very disappointing meal, helped book our onward accommodation and dropped us at the airport for a transfer fee less than the taxis. He organised for our laundry to be washed for 10TL. Very good value for a huge, stinky post-hiking wash!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferah Pension; City: Fethiye Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: By the time we stayed at Ferah Pension, we had been on the road for a couple of months already and so had become accustomed to the gap between the flowery Lonely Planet recommendations and the reality of the lodgings. This was a new low. The bathrooms are a barely cordoned off toilet cubicle with a shower head attached above it. The combined toilet/shower arrangement is not unusual in budget acommodation in Turkey, however, in this bathroom you showered directly over the toilet bowl and sink - the corner was claustrophobically small. Breakfast is dire. The portions are mean. Charging for coffee is really an insult, the boiled eggs weren't, they were raw. The items (polony, jam and margarine plastic containers, cucumber, tomato) were the cheapest and nastiest components of this type of breakfast I have come across. In that respect, the meanness of the servings was a blessing. Lonely Planet describes Ferah as having a 'stunning glass enclosed patio'. In reality this is a PVC covered, mosquito trap verandah with the distracting display on every surface of the hostesses artworks - mostly nude women with angel wings. These at least provide some humour. The location, as mentioned in other reviews, is incovenient. You need to jump onto the dolmus for 8-10 minutes to get into town, and there's a short but steep climb once you get off, be warned if you have a heavy backpack. Our room was within a sort of plywood outhouse plonked atop the building below, with a jerry-rigged rickety staircase leading up to it. On the positive side, the room was clean, and the views of the sea were nice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Divan Hotel; City: Antakya Hatay Province Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: One's experience in a hotel is contextual. Given the dustblown near-border town it's located in, Divan isn't half bad, and presents a cheaper option than many others in town at 50YL for a double. However, the room we had was in sore need of a new carpet, and a complete bathroom overhaul. The dark stains on the floor, and threadbare nature of the carpet gave the appearance that the carpet was dirty - which it may or may not have been. Similarly the bathroom was very small, the door was mouldy, the mirror over the sink calcinated, the shower head rigged by wires to the wall, the light bulb exposed to shower spray. The bed was covered with fresh and clean linen, which unfortunately didn't fit, often revealing the grotty mattress underneath (a palm print of dye or blood was a choice detail on the mattress). The spring in the mattress probably went some decades ago. The one towel the two of us received was also clean. The hotel is located on Itsiklal street, which is the main drag, and if you can, you ought to ask for a room in the back as ours was quite noisy in the evening The reception staff have little English - enough for the needs of the interaction, and they're very helpful. The reception area is a nice place to sit down and have a cup of tea, away from the hubbub below. All in all, you could do worse, and as the other hotels in town are seriously overpriced, this might just be the sensible choice to stay in this neck of the woods. However, I would not make a trip to Hatay just to stay in this place.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Chartres Centre Cathedrale; City: Chartres Eure et Loir Centre Val de Loire; Review: We stayed as a family in one of the Prestige rooms twice in the past ten days as a stopover on our trip to the South West. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the air-conditioning works very well. The staff are friendly and efficient. The hotel is located very centrally in Chartres and the view of the Cathedral from our room was magnificent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Mitch McConnell snubbed by Elijah Cummings' pallbearer in handshake line at U.S. Capitol ceremony; Abstract: A pallbearer appeared to refuse to shake Mitch McConnell's hand as Rep. Elijah Cummings was lying in state at the Capitol.; Category: news
Title: Photographer Crosses Paths With A Black Cat Unlike Any He's Seen Before; Abstract: Some people might think crossing paths with a black cat is a bad omen but for wildlife photographer George Turner, his encounter with one such feline was actually a sign of really, really good fortune.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Watch this chubby cat hit the treadmill (reluctantly); Abstract: Like many of us, a cat named Cinder (short for Cinder Block) could stand to lose a few pounds. Watch Cinder hit the treadmill as only a cat can. Carson Daly has your Daly Click.; Category: video
Title: Adorable husky has the best snow day ever; Abstract: Leave it to a playful husky to make cold weather look like fun.; Category: video
Title: Scientists freak out over deep sea feast; Abstract: A team of researchers stumbled upon a "whale fall," a carcass of a baleen whale, during a live-streamed deep-sea dive. Incredible video shows a wide variety of sea creatures feasting on it.; Category: video
Title: Hundreds of rare koalas feared dead in Australia bushfire; Abstract: Hundreds of koalas are feared to have burned to death in an out-of-control bushfire on Australia's east coast, wildlife authorities said Wednesday. A bushfire believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike on Saturday some 400 kilometres (248 miles) north of Sydney has ravaged an area of over 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) with authorities battling to bring it under control.; Category: news
Title: This Sightless Creepy-Crawler Is The Stuff Of Nightmares; Abstract: If you want to have an extra-creepy Halloween, consider going to Yosemite National Park.; Category: video
Title: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Won't Spend Christmas with Queen Elizabeth at Sandringham This Year; Abstract: They'll hang out with baby Archie and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, instead.; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Maldron Hotel Parnell Square; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: On arrival we were moderately impressed with the hotel, on the airport bus road, a clean and modern looking lobby, with a touch screen information point. We were asked to pay on arrival, which although is common practice, meant that we would have little chance of recuperating any cash in the event of a poor experience. We were given the room next to the laundry room, which we were dubious about at the time of arrival, which in hindsight we should have raised with the reception staff. On inspection of the room, the finish was fairly standard, a little dated maybe. Then the problems started - the window would not shut fully, which meant that it was noisy from the busy road. At 07.00 the next morning we were then rudely awoken by the not-so-dulcet tones of the Eastern European cleaning staff next door in the laundry room. On requesting that they keep the noise down, I was looked at as if I was the unreasonable one! There was also no apology. Upon reporting this to the reception staff later in the day, I received no apology or compensation for the inconvenience and seeing as we had paid for our two night stay upfront, we had no real comeback, other than a scathing tripadvisor review.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Gran Bilbao; City: Bilbao Province of Vizcaya Basque Country; Review: We have just returned from a three night stay in Bilbao, and were thoroughly impressed by this hotel. The lobby is ultra modern looking, with large spacious windows and an elegant design. The reception staff were also most helpful, speaking English and Castillian. The room was very spacious, finished to a very high standard with a contemporary feel. The bed was comfortable, and shower was very powerful. The staff were very promt in their service, bringing extra pillows and a corkscrew on request. The hotel restaurant offers a daily set menu, which is of good quality and choice, although this was not busy at the time we stayed and therefore lacked the atmosphere of a Spanish restaurant. The only gripe we had with this hotel was its location. From the airport bus in Plaza Moyua, the walk to the hotel is rather long, half of which is uphill. Casco Viejo is situated half way on the walk, which is good for a pintxo and cana. Because of its location, I would not recommend this hotel to the elderly, unless you are prepared to regularly use public transport or taxis. Overall, a classy hotel in a cool city and definitely worth a visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GF Isabel; City: Costa Adeje Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We are a couple in our twenties, who stayed all-inclusive for a week at the end of September. This hotel is spotless! The maids and maintenance staff do a fantastic job; keeping the entire complex neat and tidy, without really being noticed. The food and drink offered on the all-inclusive was excellent - the choice of food is very Spanish, with other European dishes available for the less adventurous. The local lager and wine was also good. We have stayed in more expensive all-inclusive hotels in the past and eaten less well. The only problem with meal times was the business of the restaurant. The room, although large, was a little dated and would benefit from modernisation. The facilities were ample however, geared towards a self-catering stay. Finally, I must commend the entertainment staff, who work tirelessly to deliver entertainment for the whole family, of all nationalities (however German children seemed to benefit most from the evening sing-songs) Although we had a fantastic holiday, I would not necessarily recommend this hotel to similar travelers as this is a predominantly family hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Tower of London; City: London England; Review: We stayed just a single night on a weekend trip to London. The lobby is very modern, beautifully designed with helpful staff on reception. On arrival we were given a warm chocolate cookie, which set the tone for our stay. The room was modern, spacious and clean. The bathroom was well equipped, with luxurious "freebies". Although expensive, the Skylounge is well worth a visit, offering great views of the London skyline. The location means this hotel is better suited for business clients, although don't be deterred if visiting the capital for pleasure - it is much cheaper than staying in the West End and is only a 10-15 minute tube journey away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorrento Apartments; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We stayed at the Sorrento Apartments for a week at the end of June 2013 and had a fantastic time. Sorrento is the perfect base for exploring the Amalfi Coast and these apartments are ideally located in the town; very close to the seafront and in the centre of the old town, with lots of bars and restaurants on your doorstep. The staff were wonderful - very helpful and friendly offering great drinks in the bar below the apartments, at a 15% discount. Overall, excellent value for money in a relatively expensive part of the world - I would recommend and stay here again in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel; City: London England; Review: On paper, this hotel is an excellent bet: fantastically cheap (for London), brilliant central location right next to Warren Street station, Radisson Blu name. However, there are a number of real issues which particularly let it down for our trip. First of all, the queues at breakfast. The quality of the ingredients was good, but if you hit it at the wrong time, not only were you queuing for a table, but you then queued for your food also, for up to 10 minutes. Secondly, the attitude of the breakfast staff: they were on a permanent go-slow and were not in the least bit attentive. Finally, the sound-proofing on the rooms was terrible, we could hear every single person that walked past our door, as well as them slamming their own doors. You really need to sort this. So, on the whole, not a great stay but could be so much better.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Half Dome Village; City: Yosemite National Park California; Review: We stopped off at Half Dome Village as part of a 14 night trip around California and accepted that this was going to be our so-called "budget" stop of the tour. Yeah, it was budget accommodation but wasn't exactly easy on the pocket! We had the basic tent, with a really quite small double bed, barely bigger than a single by American standards! The site was mega busy and therefore the shower/toilet facilities were not that clean as a result; I'm sorry but 2 cleans a day is not sufficient for a camp that size. Also as a result of the volume of people, the pizza deck was extremely busy, people waiting well over an hour for a burnt pizza. The only saving grace was waking up in one of the most stunning locations in the world to the sound of Yosemite Falls as well as watching the sunset on Half Dome from the guest lodge. Traveller Tip: buy beers in the reasonably priced store and drink them in the guest lodge rocking chairs; it will save you a fortune compared to the bar!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Juniper Springs Resort; City: Mammoth Lakes California; Review: We stopped off here for a night to break up our journey between Yosemite and Las Vegas. The hotel is set in beautiful scenery, with the snow capped peaks all around, but the temperature a (breezy) 27c. The staff were most welcoming and helpful on arrival , advising us on the use of the courtesy shuttle bus, which can be called to access the village and return to the hotel. The best part were the rooms; our room was absolutely huge with a sizeable kitchen, living area, balcony, bathroom and giant king sized bed! I don't think we were expecting such luxury, especially having slept in tents the previous 2 nights in Yosemite. With this being the beginning of the season, it was quite quiet, adding to the relaxed feel of the place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colton Inn; City: Monterey Monterey County California; Review: We stopped here for 2 nights as part of a trip around California and really wished our stay had been longer. The rooms were very homely and comfortable with a great king size bed. The hotel is located within a quiet part of sleepy Monterey, so we had a great night sleep both nights. The breakfast was a nice little surprise, various bagels, fruit, cereals and pastries available, with tea/coffee and fruit juice. This was enjoyed out on the terrace just off reception. The staff were all friendly and helpful, making this a very enjoyable stay. The only reason I didn't give this a 5 is the decor is a little dated and it is quite a walk down to Cannery Row etc (30 mins), although excellent wildlife will be seen en route.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco; City: San Francisco California; Review: We recently stopped at the Presidio Travelodge for 3 nights as part of a longer 14 night trip around California. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! On arrival the hotel looks like your typical city motel, and we were lucky to get one of the (limited) parking spots. This was a god send as looking around the pavements in San Fran, car crime is VERY high, so off street parking is a big bonus! The concierge, Raymond, comes very highly rated, and rightly so; we got a fully commented map from him with all of the major bus routes highlighted, which saved a ridiculous amount of time and hassle. Although the rooms weren't huge, the bed was and comfortable too. The location was fairly quiet and on one of the major bus lines, with the stop just outside. As a tip, get a 1 or 3 day MUNI pass, this is a lot easier than driving.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Casino Royale; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: Enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Best Western Plus Casino Royale, as part of a longer 2 week touring break. The rooms were comfortable and of decent proportion, and everything was very clean. The rooms were also very well soundproofed, which was good considering it was on the Strip. The staff were pleasant and when we had an issue with our safety deposit box, a member of staff was up within 5 minutes to put this right. The car park is included, just as a hint, follow the signs for Harrah's hotel/casino to access the carpark. All in all, a decent hotel in a fantastic location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Omega Paw Premium Roll 'n Clean Litter Box for Cats; Brand: Omega Paw; Review: I was a little skeptical about this at first after reading how to clean it, but it works great. My cat was using a litter box but she got to big for it, so we bought this one. It works great and is not messy. I have a little mat on the outside where she steps out and it helps pick up any litter that falls out. She is a small to medium size cat, 4lbs. I say if she were any bigger I would get the bigger model.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Claws - 4 Adhesive Glues & 12 Applicator Tips for Nail Caps; Brand: thecatandkittenstore; Review: This glue works incredible. It holds the soft paw nail caps in place until the nail starts to grow out. I have not had any problems with it not holding the nail on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soft Nail Caps For Cat Claws PINK GLITTER Purrdy Paws; Brand: Purrdy Paws; Review: I love these things! They really save the furniture and the color is just too cute. It doesn't hurt my cat or her nails and when her nails grow they fall off. Great idea and product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dudi Professional Dog & Cat Nail Clippers and Trimmer for Large and Small Animal Grooming; Brand: Dudi; Review: Very easy to use on our dogs nails. Cuts easily and doesn't freak her out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenox Fashion Dog Cat Pet Carrier Bags Travel Mesh Tote Handbag; Brand: Kenox; Review: I love this bag. It is the cutest. I have yet to use it, but it looks like it will hold the 2 cats I have. Right now they are kittens and will fit perfectly in the bag together. They will not be large cats so I feel this bag will still hold them for their trips to the vet. I would not leave them in there together on long trips. There are pockets to put a few things you may need for a short trip or a trip to the vet. This bag is stylish too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion's Talk Cat Toys Variety Pack for Kitty 20 Pieces; Brand: Fashion's Talk; Review: This is the best deal I found yet for cat toys. And to think I was going to buy 1 toy at the store for $5. Crazy!! This bag comes with different option toys that make noise, bells, hang so it is good. Hoping my dog doesn't eat them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad Road Agra; City: Agra Agra District Uttar Pradesh; Review: My family and I stayed here from April 28th to 30th. I was especially looking forward to it since I've heard great things about the Taj chain. Unfortunately, this did not pan out as on checking in, the front desk clerk quoted us the wrong rate. Luckily my husband had his confirmation email at hand so that was sorted out quickly. We had the breakfast and one meal package but should have opted out ( had we known), the food was of 2 class standard. I've been to dhaba's that served better food. As for the pool, it needs some maintenance because while it looked inviting from our room, it was quite slippery at the bottom once you got in. On checkout the same incident occurred where we were again billed for a higher rate instead of the one that had been confirmed and (according to the lady on check in) had been corrected in the system. If you like eating boiled food with tasteless watery sauce and noodles with vegies everyday, then by all means go to Taj Gateway Hotel, Agra. If you appreciate a delicious Indian meal that international food networks go ga-ga over and foreigners look forward too, find another hotel. This place is not worth it and should not show up on lists of 5 star hotels on the internet. On that note however, the room attendant Murti was very nice and quite helpful. Thank you Murti.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Alcove Resorts; City: Anjuna Bardez North Goa District Goa; Review: We, my family and I, stayed for three days with a group of friends. The staff are quite friendly and accommodating. Food is good although at first we had to direct them as to how we wanted our food prepared. Pool is small but clean. Double Room was very spacious but had issues with ants biting us. It came from the frame of a rotted wooden single bed that was prepared for one of us. On the last day we killed two huge cockroaches in our room. They may have come from the bed frame as well. Our pillows had fungus growing on them and so did the little closet provided in the room. I think if management sorts out these little issues, this place would be ideal for a very affordable vacation. The beach is a steep walk down and it's difficult to climb stairs that steep especially if you're carrying kids. Would suggest a shorter, less steep route to the awesome beach below;); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: La Villa Bethany; City: Mussoorie Dehradun District Uttarakhand; Review: La Villa Bethany I visited La Villa Bethany from March 15-17 with my family and friends. The group consisted 6 adults, and four kids aged, 5 months, 2.5yrs, 3yrs, 7yrs and an 8 yr old Labrador. After a long 10 hour drive from Gurgaon to Landour, we were very tired but the destination was worth the drive. What struck me immediately was the breathtaking view of the Himalayas as we drove up toward the entrance to La Villa Bethany. Through a framework of tall pines and deodars, the setting sun lit up the majestic mountains and made them seem as though they were within touching range. Excitedly we all jumped out of our cars, rejuvenated, and started clicking pictures, not wanting to miss an angle of this magnificent mountain range. Although it was around 6pm, we got a clear view from the entrance of La Villa Bethany, the perfect start to a great weekend. We were met by staff of La Villa Bethany to help with our bags down the steep slope to the cottages perched on a terraced hill. Surrounded by lots of greenery, La Villa Bethany is tucked away on a hill side, dotted with blossoming rhododendrons. At first sight you can see the lovely log cabin half way down the incline, followed by the green, scalloped roofing of the old English cottage. Here we met Sunita with huge smiles and warm hugs, and hot cups of ginger and honey tea to keep the evening chill at bay and relax us. She gave us a tour of the property and then we all settled into our rooms to have a quick shower and unpack for the weekend. While my family and I stayed at the main building, our friends and their families were put up at Longworth Block in two suites. After a sumptuous Kashmiri meal of rice, mutton, dum alloo and chapatis,( and endless chatter and laughter), we all headed for our bedrooms which were quite cozy and comfortable. My family and I stayed in the deluxe rooms located next to the dining area, The Wells and Shore Rooms. The beds were large enough to accommodate the four of us comfortably and the bathrooms were clean and equipped with all the toiletries necessary. Sunita, the owner made sure heaters were placed in all the rooms, ours and that of our friends, because it got quite cold at night although it was mid March. After a good night's sleep we had a hearty English breakfast, and after making plans for dinner, we set off on a short tour of the area with Sunita as our guide. She narrated the history of the place to us and pointed out each type of plant as we made our way down to Char Dukan, which was about 1.5kms away. She is not only committed to the success of her business but has an awareness and respect for the environment that I wish each one of us possessed. LVB is an extension of this passion as it uses solar energy, from water heaters to; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The WoodsVilla Resort; City: Jaipur Jaipur District Rajasthan; Review: This place is a gem. It's a homestay just off the Jaipur Highway. We stayed from March 11th-13th, 2017, and had such a relaxing stay. Me, my husband, two kids and my baby, our 2 year old Cocker Spaniel. The food is great, the staff exceptional and the surroundings, homely. My dog and kids were free to roam everywhere they wanted too and I was so happy about that. We were treated really well by the staff, better than a five star hotel. The pool was lovely although it was cold due to the time of visit, but all in all we had a wonderful stay. My kids keep asking when we'll visit again😃 A personal thank you to Mr Khan, the Manager, Harsh, one of the room attendants, and also to the kitchen staff for the sumptuous meals. There's a handsome Emu called Jojo, and two awesome dogs, Austin and Michael, a Great Dane and Bull Mastiff respectively. Also, Sherry, another Mastiff, had pups whilst we were there. All the best to her and her babies. We'll visit again soon to play with them. Until then, keep up the excellent work guys 👍🏽; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taj Chandigarh; City: Chandigarh; Review: Just checked into Taj Chandigarh after a five hour drive with the kids. Check in was smooth but the nightmare started the minute we checked into the room. We were lying on the bed and the pillows and bedding was rather smelly. I decided to do a check and this is what I found!!! Dingy yellow-stained pillows, pillow covers that were rotted with holes in them, and the pillows themselves full of lumps sticking out. Of course we called the front desk and asked to have the housekeeping supervisor attend to us. After we threw a fit over the unhygienic bedding, our room was changed. We ensured the bedding was checked in the new room as well before we shifted. Taj is supposed to be a 5star property but after today it stands at zero for me. Will never visit a Taj Property again!! Five star prices for zero service.....A huge NO!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Mom 'Grieving Really Hard' After Daughter, 10, Dies Being Ejected from Amusement Park Ride; Abstract: Mom of Girl Killed on NJ Amusement Park Ride Grieves Daughter; Category: news
Title: Can Drinking Beer Wreck Your Weight-Loss Progress From Your Workouts?; Abstract: Maybe not: New research out of Spain shows that regularly drinking beer didn't influence the body composition results of those doing HIIT-type workouts.; Category: health
Title: Minnesota boy, 6, found safe in dark cornfield after search; Abstract: A 6-year-old boy missing in Minnesota was found safe early Wednesday after a search by hundreds of volunteers and the use of a drone with a thermal camera that helped locate the child in a dark cornfield.; Category: news
Title: Family of NFL legend Walter Payton upset with Jackson State, calls school 'disrespectful'; Abstract: Jackson State says it is making better use of "underutilized" space. But Walter Payton's brother Eddie fears changes will affect student, public use.; Category: sports
Title: Brock Osweiler retires; Abstract: Brock Osweiler is calling it a career. Osweiler, the quarterback who had stints as a starter for the Broncos, Texans and Dolphins, told Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver that he is retiring. "I'm extremely grateful for the time I did receive playing in the National Football League,'' Osweiler said. "The experiences I did [more]; Category: sports
Title: Elton John calls Michael Jackson 'mentally ill,' Tina Turner a 'nightmare' in new book; Abstract: In his candid new autobiography "Me," Elton John opens up about his friendships with Freddie Mercury and John Lennon, and past tiff with Tina Turner.; Category: music
Title: Cartel gunmen terrorize Mexican city, free El Chapo's son; Abstract: Mexican security forces captured one of notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's sons on Thursday, media reports said, after rumors of the detention led to fierce gunbattles in the city of Culiacan, a stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.; Category: news
Title: Mom who touted daughter's 'bucket list' accused in her death; Abstract: A Colorado mother who sought donations to cover medical treatments for her daughter and promoted the girl's "bucket list" of dreams to fulfill before she died has been indicted on a murder charge in the 7-year-old's death that was previously believed to be from a terminal disease.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: Why is this Bronze Age town so popular today?; Abstract: Hallstatt is a fairytale Austrian village and tourists have noticed.; Category: travel
Title: Nor'easter to grind at US East Coast this weekend; Abstract: High winds, heavy surf and drenching rain will pound part of the southern Atlantic coast this weekend, but some impact from the storm will expand to the coastal Northeast later this weekend to early next week.; Category: weather | mind |
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Title: Brother HL-2270DW Compact Laser Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex; Brand: Brother; Review: It's a pretty darn good printer for the price! Easy set up and great crisp prints. I would definately recommend this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: INTUOS4 Classic Pen; Brand: Wacom; Review: I don't know why I haven't been using this pen all along! It's light, and it fits better in my hand. If I had a complaint it would be that due to its slimness, I keep hitting the right clicker thing on the side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Park Extra-Rigid Fiberboard Photo/Document Mailers, 6 x 8 Inches, Box of 25 (64007); Brand: Quality Park; Review: Exactly what I needed to ship photos. Super fast shipping too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knock Knock High Five Nifty Note Pad; Brand: Knock Knock; Review: Cute note pad. I used it in a saran wrap ball.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RI Novelty SPPSYRI Lot Of 12 Assorted Color Syringe Shot Design Pens; Brand: Rhode Island Novelty; Review: These are cute pens! A conversation piece!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Office_Products |
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Title: Cold Steel True Flight Thrower Paracord Wrapped Handle (Sheath); Brand: Cold Steel; Review: I have honestly beaten the tar out of this thing and you would never know it! This is a thick, heavy blade that has been in my truck for about 4 years now.I have cut branches with it, split kindling, and generally abused this blade and have always been able to resharpen it to a good cutting edge.Can't talk to it's throwing performance, but as for a beat-around knife, it can't be beat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UTG Model 4/16 Complete Match-grade Rear Sight; Brand: UTG; Review: For around $15, I would buy this any day of the week!The sight is sturdy, feels well made, and looks great on my rifle. The rear of the site mount is shaped to fit perfectly on a flat top at the closest position and contoured around the charging handle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF6 Extreme Survival Fixed 40% Serrated M-9 Bayonet Survival Knife; Brand: Schrade; Review: Pro: Nice heft without too much weight. The blade is one of the sharpest factory edges I have come across. Fits well on mid-length and rifle length AR gas systems.Con: Does not fit carbine length gas systems. The hex head bolt holding the handle on the tang of the blade was so loose that it could be unscrewed with my thumb. This was a simple fix, but would a bit of locktite really kill that much of the manufacturer's overhead? Also, the finish is painted on, not phosphated. It is already flaking off of the back side of the serrations. I will parkerize it myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF6 Extreme Survival Fixed 40% Serrated M-9 Bayonet Survival Knife; Brand: Schrade; Review: Pro: Nice heft without too much weight. The blade is one of the sharpest factory edges I have come across. Fits well on mid-length and rifle length AR gas systems.Con: Does not fit carbine length gas systems. The hex head bolt holding the handle on the tang of the blade was so loose that it could be unscrewed with my thumb. This was a simple fix, but would a bit of locktite really kill that much of the manufacturer's overhead? Also, the finish is painted on, not phosphated. It is already flaking off of the back side of the serrations. I will parkerize it myself.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF6 Extreme Survival Fixed 40% Serrated M-9 Bayonet Survival Knife; Brand: Schrade; Review: Pro: Nice heft without too much weight. The blade is one of the sharpest factory edges I have come across. Fits well on mid-length and rifle length AR gas systems.Con: Does not fit carbine length gas systems. The hex head bolt holding the handle on the tang of the blade was so loose that it could be unscrewed with my thumb. This was a simple fix, but would a bit of locktite really kill that much of the manufacturer's overhead? Also, the finish is painted on, not phosphated. It is already flaking off of the back side of the serrations. I will parkerize it myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schrade SCHF6 Extreme Survival Fixed 40% Serrated M-9 Bayonet Survival Knife; Brand: Schrade; Review: Pro: Nice heft without too much weight. The blade is one of the sharpest factory edges I have come across. Fits well on mid-length and rifle length AR gas systems.Con: Does not fit carbine length gas systems. The hex head bolt holding the handle on the tang of the blade was so loose that it could be unscrewed with my thumb. This was a simple fix, but would a bit of locktite really kill that much of the manufacturer's overhead? Also, the finish is painted on, not phosphated. It is already flaking off of the back side of the serrations. I will parkerize it myself.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Inc Glock Armorers Tool 3/32 Punch; Brand: Ghost; Review: This works no better than any 3/32 punch you would find at the hardware store. Actually, I think you would be better with a regular punch as it has more to hold on to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Inc Glock Armorers Tool 3/32 Punch; Brand: Ghost; Review: This works no better than any 3/32 punch you would find at the hardware store. Actually, I think you would be better with a regular punch as it has more to hold on to.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casale Antonietta; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: We are currently staying at Casale Antonietta and so far the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, taking the time to sit down and show us where to go & what to do on a map. We are happy with the location being in walking distance to a lagoon & cliff side bar & only 20 minutes walk to town. The rooms are small but all you need to rest your head! We wish we had longer then three nights here :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kennedy Hotel; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed here for three nights, it's close to the train station which we where happy about, but where it is situated does make you feel like you are in the 'ghetto'. It is close to the stop for the hop on hop off tours which we frequently used although you get hassled as you walk down the streets to buy stuff.. The front door staff weren't the friendliest & the breakfast was poor, we only ate at the hotel once. The rooms are fine, the wifi worked perfectly & the bathroom was really modern.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Airone; City: Venice Veneto; Review: As stated previously you have to check in to a hotel a little further down from the hotel which is fine but I did feel a little unsafe not having a person at front desk constantly at our hotel. It's in a good location if you are using the trains throughout Italy like my husband and I where. You get off at Venice station cross the bridge and its directly opposite it takes 5 minutes to get there. Being on the grand canal there are amazing restraints around. It's a bit of a walk over to Marc square but we did enjoy walking throughout the city trying to find our way through. The hotel itself is dodgy.. Its dated. Our toilet was literally in the shower (i wish I took a photo of it). The beds not comfy, the walls have more cushion the the bed does.. The whole building has a ghostly feel about it.. But you get what you pay for Venice is an expensive city and this is 'cheap' for there. I wouldn't stay again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Apartments Kusalo Lapad; City: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: My husband and I loved it here! The lady who runs the place is SO helpful, she ordered us a cab for when we needed to leave and let us stay an hour past check in as our new place had a really late check in. There is a fridge & A WASHING MACHINE! We where so excited to be able to do washing in an actual machine after 3 weeks of travelling and hand washing!! Having a fridge is super handy as they don't supply breakfast so we went to the mini market just on the corner of the street and stocked up on stuff for breaky and lunches.. There is a quite beach about 10 minutes away & a frequent bus to take you to the old city.. Also in walking distance a whole bunch of amazing restaurants & a day excursion thing to the islands surrounding Dubrovnik! We loved it here!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atrium Hotel; City: Split Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: It's a 5 star hotel. What else can you expect other then 5 star service. The breakfast is to die for! So much choice! The bed is amazing, the location is great just a short walk to old town and the ferry docks. Seriously can't fault the hotel at all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nadia; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: Oh my gosh! Hotel nadia was the best place we stayed at during our 5 week tour of Europe! The location was amazing! They have a bike rental company just down stars even though you can walk to the red light district, the shopping areas & the Heineken factory & has a little local coffee shop just down the road 😉 The bed was sooooo comfy & exactly what we needed after some dodge hotels!! The staff are so lovely and accommodating, the only down fall is the 1000000 steps you have to climb each day but all I thought of was how good my legs would look after walking them for a week haha. If i ever come back to Amsterdam (praying I will! I've fallen in love with the place) I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aparthotel Pharia; City: Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: As we where a traveling couple on a budget, this hotel served us perfectly. It is in a great location. Very basic rooms, but thats all we needed. The pool area needed some renovating, although having a bar right next to it was great!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ZOOM Budapest Apartments; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: Zoom apartments are located very central to everything you need in Budapest! Hop on hop off busses are on your door step which we always tend to use. The square with all the shops are a short walk away. As well as the ruin pubs. We loved our stay here and would recommend to anyone coming to Budapest! Extremely clean and staff are helpful :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Christiania Teater; City: Oslo Eastern Norway; Review: We only stayed here for one night but would have loved to spend longer, the breakfast was amazing & staff extremely helpful. If you fly into Oslo it is really easy to get to the hotel, NSB train is the cheapest and just as quick as the airport express. Get off at Nationteater and walk approx. 300m to the hotel. We were there in Dec and its in the best location for the christmas markets. You over look them. Once again can not recommend this hotel enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haymarket Hub Hotel; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: funky, clean new hotel. Opposite the Haymarket tram station which is an easy ride to airport and back (one of the most comfortable and cleanest tram rides i have been on also including wifi). Short stroll to the tourist centre just enough time to grab a coffee and enjoy the view of the castle. being on a budget the staff were always available to help and fill up our porridge in the morning with boiling water and recommend the best walking tours and guides. would stay again without a doubt! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Victor Masse; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We stayed 3 nights and had an excellent stay. Don't let the 2 stars fool you it is much better than that it was probably as good as most 4 stars we have stayed in. our room was on the second floor and had some very comfortable beds and a huge bathroom. the breakfast is basic but all you need to get the day started. the staff were always nice and available at reception.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lipe Beach Resort; City: Ko Lipe Satun Province; Review: This hotel is all kinds of amazing. It offered the best sunrise & the loveliest staff. We had a garden bungalow just one row back from the beach front bungalows and it was perfect for us! It had no aircon just a fan but it was enough. The breakfast was yummy!!! And just a short stroll down the beach to a walk way and your on walking street. I would stay here time & time again! Loved it!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed Bed Cassia; City: Florence Tuscany; Review: I was quit worried after reading the reviews to stay here but it’s a 5 minute walk from the train station in a quieter part of Florence. We had a room with an ensuite, it was big, clean and comfortable. The cleaning lady checked us in (she doesn’t speak English so make sure to have a translator app on hand) & the owners where easy to contact via email they booked us a taxi for our departure early in the morning. Everything in Florence is walking distance from the hotel IF you don’t mind walking about 20 minutes, which we didn’t. We really enjoyed our stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Beach Club Resort Spa; City: Ko Pha Ngan Surat Thani Province; Review: We had only booked two nights in a garden bungalow but within about 3 hours of being there already wanted to stay longer so decided to book another two nights in the bungalow. The breakfast is AMAZING! It has sooooo much to choose from. Swim up bar and pool is amazing for sunsets & is hardly busy. The music is played untill about 10pm every night but could hardly hear it from our bungalow. We needed up wanting to stay another night so booked a cheaper mountain view room which ended up having a beautiful view of Koh Samui and the ocean. The staff are incredibly attentive especially Rommel! He’s a champion! He seriously would Bend over backwards for you every morning at breakfast. He deserves some serious praise!! All in all my husband and I wish we had longer at this place and can recommend anyone to stay here! It has something for everyone and is in walking distance to the pier and town!! What more could you ask for!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: KitchenAid KCM534ER JavaStudio 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker, Empire Red; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: Made good coffee while it lasted. Did have leaking issues mentioned in other reviews, which is easily cured by making sure handle is straight out. Unfortunately for me the heating element went outside of the warranty period (1 year) and they offered me a discounted price ($73.70 + $7.95 s&H) to have a new one. My previous coffee maker lasted 10 years and made a good cup of coffee until it died....This one didn't quite last 3 years.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keurig K350 2.0 Brewing System; Brand: Keurig; Review: Huge disappointment. The first 2 reviews are dead on. Only specially stamped K-cups can be used for both single serving and carafe. Their own Keurig brand of re-fillable K-cups don't work. Ridiculous. There are so many wonderful roasts out in the world to try. Secondly the carafe isn't thermal; therefore your coffee will be cool when you go for 2nd cup. I am sadly going to look for another brand of coffee machine.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Black & Decker DCM18S Coffeemaker, Black/Stainless Steel; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: After trying another more expensive single server brewer (which stopped operating properly within 6 months), I purchased this one. It exceeded my expectations, especially given the price. Coffee is consistently good and hot. Cleanup is so easy, just dump grounds after they cool a little and rinse. No need to buy additional paper filters. Also is much smaller than one I previously purchased so fits better in office space. Thank you to all previous reviewers who convinced me to give it a try...never tried a black & decker coffee machine before.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redmon Pop Up Hamper 6116SB; Brand: Redmon; Review: Got for my son. Light and easy to carry when fully full of laundry. Folded laundry stays put with zippered cover. Folds down easily. Great buy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taylor 9847N Antimicrobial Instant Read Digital Thermometer; Brand: Taylor; Review: Had this thermometer for years. Works perfectly. Love the cover for the probe. Keeps it cleaner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: simplehuman Round Step Trash Can, Fingerprint-Proof Brushed Stainless Steel, 4.5-Liter /1.2-Gallon; Brand: simplehuman; Review: Nice little trash container. Perfect for bathroom. It arrived with a gash on top ( see pic) so it went from a 4 to a 3. Hoping that is can find a close match paint pen to hide it a bit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Sexy Berkeley (Sexy Series Book 1) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dani Lovell Page; Review: Really enjoyed this book although I skipped some of the sex scenes...it was getting a bit much..or maybe I was just jealous, lol!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: So Much to Learn - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jessie L. Star Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book! I LoVed watching (reading) the LoVe grow and also how each individual matured.. I found myself being able to relate to many things, especially the explanation of being drunk..then the hangovers! I say JOB well done, this is a must read...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alluring Infatuation (Bayou Stix Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Skye Turner Page; Review: Have been patiently waiting for book 4 of The Bayou Stix gang, and it certainly was worth the wait! Another great LoVe story with steamy sex and everything that goes along with dating a famous rock star! You can't help but fall in love with all of the characters, now I must wait for book 5 to read all about Cruz and his love life ( can't wait!) 5 very bright stars for a great story from a great author! Keep on writing, and I'll keep on reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Letting Go (Anchored Hearts Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.M. Witt Page; Review: This is the first book I read by this author and was I ever pleased! I really enjoyed the Love story as well as JB3's sexiness and dominance....I plan to read more from this author in the future..If you love reading a good Love story with all the twists and hot sex, then this book will not disappoint!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Something's Come Up - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrea Randall Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading and can't wait to find out what becomes of Red & Pace! Looking forward to the next one!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selling Scarlett (A Love Inc. Novel) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ella James Page; Review: Where do I even start? This book had me wanting more with every page I read! I give 5 stars, because that is what it is in my opinion... If your looking for a book that will have your attention from the first few pages, then here it is...You have it all in this book, money, scandal, sexy men and beautiful women...what more can you ask for? Definitely a must read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tempted By You (The Islanders- Destiny Bay Romances Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Helen Conrad Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much... very sweet and loving book with a good happy ending...I kind of knew it would end the way it did, but that's ok, that's what I was hoping for anyways! If your looking for a feel good loving book, this is it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Lipton Yellow Label Finest Blend Tea Bags 100 tea bags Pack of 2 (2 x 7 ox; Brand: Lipton; Review: No adverse comment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener Packets, 400 Count; Brand: Splenda; Review: No adverse comment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun-dried Turkish Organic Figs,natural Antioxidants,no Added Sugar (2 Packs); Brand: Wild & Raw; Review: No comment because the figs proved to be too hard for my teeth and were discarded.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Splenda Sweetener Packets 100 Each; Brand: Splenda; Review: Splenda is a substitute for natural cane sugar used by those suffering from Diabetes. I have used it ever since it arrived in a grocery store. Its quality is consistently good and uniform.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coffee Mate Creamer 50 OZ; Brand: Nestle; Review: I have been using this product for many years. Its quality is consistently good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
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Title: TCL LE26HDP21TA 26-Inch 720p 60 Hz LED HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black; Brand: TCL; Review: This was refurbished TV that I bought for the price of $278 and it looks very nice, new, I really cannot tell the difference between a brand new TV or a refurbished. The quality of the image is pretty good also, the design is nice, and until now all its functionalities work fine. I recommend this product to anyone for the price that I payed for it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunrise Alarm; Brand: VegasDoggy; Review: It's easy to carry, and the USB delivers the USB 3.0 speed as it should. Only wish that the port where a little more separately so we can fit there these fat USB sticks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toshiba Canvio 750 GB USB 3.0 Basics Portable Hard Drive - HDTB107XK3AA(Black); Brand: Toshiba; Review: They are great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: (OLD MODEL) Seagate Expansion 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBV1000100); Brand: Seagate; Review: good value; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 32GB Accessories Kit For Nikon COOLPIX AW120, AW110,; Brand: ButterflyPhoto; Review: It's worthy each dollar. The floating device works great with the camera, you can trow it to your partner and it will float no matter what and the small tripod with adjustable legs is awesome. Is a must to to have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: The Last Juror; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Boring. Boring. Boring. I had to stop reading it about half way through. First time I did that with Grisham novel; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Standard Wirebound Manuscript Paper (Green Cover); Author: Hal Leonard; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Power Phone Scripts: 500 Word-for-Word Questions, Phrases, and Conversations to Open and Close More Sales; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Brooks Page; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Way of the Wolf: Straight line selling: Master the art of persuasion, influence, and success; Author: Jordan Belford; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Anton Chekhov Page; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spectrum Science, Grade 7; Author: Carson-Dellosa; Review: Good Product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Impact Merchandising Pink Floyd Wish You were Here Unisex T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Fits great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NIKE Men's Benassi Solarsoft Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: My son loves them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Men's Words Of Wisdom T-Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Husband loves it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Edge Lux W Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: So comfy. They run big so order a 1/2 to a full size down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Women's Edge Lux W Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: So comfy. They run big so order a 1/2 to a full size down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Family Classics 50 Movie Pack Collection; Brand: Judy Garland; Review: I grew up watching most of these classics movies on late nites. It was just Awesome to see them again. lotsa comedy favs w' bob hope, danny kaye, shirley temple & others at their best. Hours of entertainment without the gross bodily functions & sexual innuendos of childrens movies nowadays. great for kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comedy Classics 50 Movie Pack Collection; Brand: Buster Keaton; Review: I grew up watching most of these classics movies on late nites. It was just Awesome to see them again. lotsa comedy favs w' bob hope, James stewart, james cagney & others at their best. Hours of entertainment without the gross bodily functions & sexual innuendos of comedies nowadays. great for kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battle of Okinawa; Brand: Keiju Kobayashi; Review: Saw this as a kid at the Japanese Toyo Cinema here in South Seattle back in the mid 70's. Pretty intense movie showing the Okinawan civilians being killed or committing suicide because they refused to surrender due to fear of the US Marines which had the reputation of being Inhuman and committing Atrocities plus American mutilation of Japanese war dead. News that President Roosevelt had been given a bone letter opener by a congressman were widely reported in Japan. The Americans were portrayed as "deranged, primitive, racist and inhuman". This reporting was compounded by the previous May 22, 1944 Life Magazine picture of the week publication of a young woman with a skull trophy. Edwin P. Hoyt in "Japan's war: the great Pacific conflict" argues that two U.S. media reports of Japanese skulls and bones being sent home were exploited by Japanese propaganda very effectively, and this coupled to the Shinto religion which places much higher emotional value on the treatment of human remains, contributed to a preference to Death over Surrender and occupation, shown, for example, in the Mass Civilian Suicides on Saipan and Okinawa after the Allied landings. According to Hoyt, "The thought of a Japanese soldier's skull becoming an American ashtray was as horrifying in Tokyo as the thought of an American prisoner used for bayonet practice was in New York." A number of firsthand accounts, including those of American servicemen involved in or witness to the atrocities, attest to the taking of "trophies" from the corpses of Imperial Japanese troops in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Historians have attributed the phenomenon to a campaign of Dehumanization of the Japanese in the U.S. Media, to various Racist tropes latent in American society, to the depravity of warfare under desperate circumstances, to the perceived inhuman cruelty of Imperial Japanese forces, Lust for Revenge, or any combination of those factors. The taking of so-called "trophies" was widespread enough that, by September 1942, the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet ordered that "No part of the enemy's body may be used as a souvenir", and any American servicemen violating that principle would face "stern disciplinary action". Trophy skulls are the most notorious of the so-called "souvenirs". Teeth, ears and other such body parts were occasionally modified, for example by writing on them or fashioning them into utilities or other artifacts. Eugene Sledge relates a few instances of fellow Marines extracting gold teeth from the Japanese, including one from an enemy soldier who was still alive. But the Japanese wasn't dead. He had been wounded severely in the back and couldn't move his arms; otherwise he would have resisted to his last breath. The Japanese's mouth glowed with huge gold-crowned teeth, and his captor wanted them. He put the point of his kabar on the base of a tooth and hit the handle with the palm of his hand. Because the Japanese was kicking his feet and thrashing about, the knife point glanced off the tooth and sank deeply into the victim's mouth. The Marine cursed him and with a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THREE KINGDOMS: THE RESURRECTI; Brand: ; Review: If ya ever played the video games: Dynasty Warriors or Romance of the 3 Kingdoms which are based on this China's greatest literary classic from the period epic Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon. You'll be familier with the characters like Lie Bei, his Five Tiger Generals (>') of the Kingdom of Shu: Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong;& thier enemy Cao Cao & Cao Pi in this film. Though big-budget Chinese epics have become a mighty familiar sight in recent years, the Three Kingdoms era and its fabled lore is rarely tackled in cinema, making this latest blockbuster from Daniel Lee (Dragon Squad, A Fighter's Blues) a groundbreaking effort. and directed by Daniel Lee with a reported budget of US$25 million. The film is one of the two Three Kingdoms-related films in 2008, the other being John Woo's Red Cliff but Deftly hitting screens before John Woo's Three Kingdoms adaptation Red Cliff, Resurrection of the Dragon is based on Luo Guangzhong's 14th-century novel which romanticizes the heroic exploits of Shu King Liu Bei and his larger-than-life generals and advisor. Maintaining his Mandarin period blockbuster streak after A Battle of Wits and The Warlords, Andy Lau stars as legendary general Zhao Zilong (better known as Zhao Yun), immortalized in both Luo's novel and in popular culture as the paragon of courage, charisma, and strength. Starting off as a foot soldier, Zhao rises quickly in the ranks to become the top general under Liu Bei (Ngok Wah). He becomes a living legend in his time with his undefeated record and staggering feats, including single-handedly rescuing Liu's infant son from the grips of Wei King Cao Cao (Damian Lau). Through the many years of war, tides rise and ebb for the Kingdom of Shu and comrades fall one by one, leaving Zhao alone as the invincible general. With his legacy at stake, Zhao leads his final expedition against a Wei army now headed by Cao Cao's granddaughter Cao Ying (Maggie "Twinkie" Q ). Other than leading man Andy Lau and pan-Asian beauty Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III), Resurrection of the Dragon features a stunning line-up of veteran actors including some of Hong Kong's greatest stars of yesteryear. Producer Sammo Hung serves as the narrator of the film in the role of Pingan, Zhao's ambitious friend of humble achievements. Damian Lau, Iron Monkey's Yu Rong Guang, and Shaw Brothers heroes Ngok Wah and Ti Lung light up the screen in welcome supporting appearances, while rising action stars Andy On and Vanness Wu lead the way for a new generation. Though it takes some liberal departures from history and the original novel, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon hits the mark with its epic story, sweeping images, and fierce characterization, gallantly capturing the life and times of Three Kingdoms hero Zhao Zilong. Andy Lau stars as Zhao Zilong, a veteran general of the Kingdom of Shu who took a last stand against the invading forces from the Kingdom of Wei. Maggie Q is the fictional Cao Ying, a grand-daughter of the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Eyes Of Death: Collector's Set Volume One; Brand: Various; Review: from NIPPON CINEMA: Taking some time to catch up on releases. US distributor AnimEigo will be releasing a Sleepy Eyes of Death box set in July which consists of the first 4 films of the classic 12-part series starring Raizo Ichikawa as a half-breed swordsman and master of the Full Moon Cut. Sleepy Eyes Of Death Collector's Set Vol. 1 includes "The Chinese Jade", "Sword of Adventure", "Circle Killing", and "Sword of Seduction". In The Chinese Jade (Nemuri Kyoshiro: Sappch, 1963), Kyoshiro makes quick work of a group of ambushers, convincing their master Lord Maeda that this is a man that could be useful for his own purposes. Maeda sends his ward Chisa to seduce Kyoshiro in an attempt to convince him to attack a man who has evidence linking Maeda to an illegal smuggling ring. Blinded by love, Kyoshiro is eventually forced to face off against criminals and a Shorenji boxing master who's obsessed with finding out if his technique can beat the Full Moon Cut. [Watch trailer] In Sword of Adventure (Nemuri Kyoshiro: Shbu, 1964), Kyoshiro is tasked with protecting the financial adviser of the Shogunate after he cuts off the allowance of the Shogun's spoiled, rebellious daughter. For revenge--not to mention her own perverse whims--Princess Taka drugs Kyoshiro and attempts to have him kidnapped. Kyoshiro is eventually challenged by various enemies looking to defeat his Full Moon Cut, leading to a final battle in which he takes them all on. In Circle Killing (Nemuri Kyoshiro: Engetsu Giri, 1964), Kyoshiro shows off his skills by slicing the clothes off a female opponent before running afoul of the Shogun's illegitimate son and an obsessive sword collector. In Sword of Seduction (Nemuri Kyoshiro: Onna Jyken, 1964), Kyoshiro gets caught up in a plot to kill an innocent girl who's posing as a washerwoman. After enlisting the help of a few unlikely allies, he must stop the fanatical mob that wants her dead before it's too late. Region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen, 4 discs. Japanese audio with selectable English subtitles. Features include audio commentary (Ric Meyers and Jeff Rovin), program notes, cast/crew info, stills gallery, and trailers. Also included: collector's booklet. [...].; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Off The Map: The Complete Series; Brand: Jonathan Castellanos; Review: Off the Map is a medical drama created by Jenna Bans, who also serves as an executive producer, with colleagues from Grey's Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. The series ran on ABC from January 12, 2011 to April 6, 2011, cancelled after only one season. The series is set in a remote South American village, (fish out-of-water) where seven doctors search for reasons that brought each of them to medicine some ran away from society like Doctors without Borders. Main cast: Martin Henderson as Dr. Benjamin "Ben" Keeton -- Keeton is "one of the world's greatest humanitarians," according to Mina and Lily. He was married to Abby and they had a daughter together, but they died during an accident. However, in episode 4 it's revealed that Abby is on life support in the San Miguel Hospital and Ben is keeping her on life support because her trust fund bankrolls the clinic. When EEG scans show no change, Ben must make the decision whether or not to keep his wife on life support. He became involved with Dr. Ryan Clarke some time after the accident, and although they have mostly been on and off, Ben starts to realize he must move on with his life and allows himself to commit to Ryan on a deeper level. When she has to go to New York for a full investigation regarding her heart disease, he decides to temporarily leave the clinic behind and leave with her. In episode 12 Hold on tight he fires Mina for lying to him about being Clark's doctor. Jason Winston George as Dr. Otis Cole -- It is said about Cole that his bark is "just as bad as his bite." Although he is strict while working, off the job he can be extremely silly. He is good friends with Zee, and although they started out as friends with benefits, he realizes he's falling in love with her after she breaks up with him. Cole was once addicted to morphine and heroin and consumes candy to stay clean. When Cole and Minard must retrieve heroin to use as painkillers, he contemplates relapsing, carrying around a stash of heroin for a whole day, before coming clean to Ben, who then takes his heroin and gives him some more candy. Valerie Cruz as Zita Alareina "Zee" Toledo Alvarez -- Zee is the mother hen of the doctors. She shows disapproval towards workplace romances but has developed a casual relationship with Cole. When she finds out it's more a friends with benefits thing for Cole, she ends things between them, but finds herself drawn back in when he's injured during a rescue mission. They are currently contemplating getting back together and try a real relationship. Caroline Dhavernas as Dr. Lily Brenner -- Brenner's fianc was killed in a cycling accident after she asked him to go out and get her some cereal. She has an attraction to Ben Keeton, although this was set back by her disapproval at his handling of a patient in "A Doctor Time Out", and is completely ended; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outsourced: The Complete Series; Brand: Ben Rappaport; Review: Outsourced was a great show w' a mostly Asian cast! Please bring Outsourced Back!! Outsourcing has moved a lot of American jobs to India, but on TV it's actually bringing more jobs to Studio City. The new NBC comedy Outsourced has set up studio space at the CBS Radford lot, at the corner of Radford Avenue and Ventura Boulevard The show stars Ben Rappaport and Diedrich Bader as Americans running Indian call centers for American companies. A cast of Indian American actors joins them as the local staff of the call center. The Radford lot provides a sense of history to the show's young actors. "It's awesome," Rappaport said. "You know, Gilligan's Island was there, Gunsmoke. We're right across the alleyway from where Seinfeld was shot. It's just like a real magical feeling walking onto that lot." Parvesh Cheena plays one of the call center workers, but he is a California local. Working at the Radford lot is convenient for him. "It's close to my apartment," Cheena said. Sacha Dhawan, who plays the operator Manmeet, just moved to Studio City from the United Kingdom. Like Cheena, he's settled in near his studio. "I've moved over here to start shooting, and I live in Studio City now, and I can jog to work in about 20 minutes," Dhawan said. "I love it. We did a lot of work at Universal Studios, which is quite a big lot. What's great about Radford is it's small, it's intimate and it's just right for the show and it's very close to where I live." You probably remember Bader as Oswald the delivery man on The Drew Carey Show. That show filmed on the vast Warner Brothers studio lot in Burbank. Bader is enjoying the more close-knit feel of Radford. Already, Bader has discovered the treasure troves of television lore buried within the walls of CBS Radford. "There's been a lot of great shows that shot there," Bader said. "Seinfeld was there, so there's a great history to it. I love that, because I'm a studio geek. I love walking around and seeing what sets they're constructing. That's one of the reasons I love Warner Brothers so much because there was always so many new things happening. There's a sign that says Elaine's [still at Radford]. I'm not exactly sure why that's there. I don't know but it's nice to have that vibe. That was certainly a fantastic show." You are quite likely to see the Bader family shopping around Studio City. Diedrich and his wife, Dulcy, have already discovered places to eat and shop. Dulcy will hit Levine Custom Framing and then take the kids for treats at Gelato Bar. "They have a great sorbet place, actually great gelato and sorbet," Dulcy said. "It's across from Vitello's on Tujunga. We have a frame guy that we love. He does a brilliant job framing, named Steve Levine, so we go there, and our kids love to frame things now so we always take them to Gelato after." The Bader family plans to continue exploring Tujunga Avenue, so; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Way; Brand: Jang Dong-Gun; Review: Most Powerful Intense Action Film I have seen recently! Explains How a Korean in German Uniform was Captured on D-Day by US forces! My Way (Hangul: ; RR: Mai Wei) is a 2011 South Korean war film, co-written and directed by Kang Je-gyu which stars Korean actor Jang Dong-gun along with Japanese actor Joe Odagiri and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing. This film is inspired by the true story and documentary of a Korean named Yang Kyoungjong who was captured by the Americans on D-Day. Yang Kyoungjong was forcibly conscripted in the Japanese Imperial Army, the Soviet Red Army and the German Wehrmacht. Soundtrack by Andrea Bocelli - To Find My Way. In multiple languages, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, than German with English subtitles, not much plot but with lotsa Action and Suspense so don't let that put you off from seeing it. more than two hours of savage, bloody CGI-enhanced combat, with explosions galore and a body count seldom seen on the big screen.(ala Saving Private Ryan) Everything looks terrific -- which is to be expected from the movie with the largest budget ($25 million) and Korea's largest production ever made and inspired by a true story. More than two hours and 57,500 fired-bullets long, according to press material, My Way is an epic eye-popping, Second World War movie through two theatres of war and 3 battlefields with four different armies. Early in the film an evil Japanese commander tortures Korean recruits with a taunt from the Monty Python Ministry of Silly Ethnic Slurs: "Kimchi-breath!" Kimchi-breath? Well, you know how the Koreans like their soaked vegetables. My Way is drawn from a real-life incident: a 1944 photo of a captured Korean soldier wearing a Nazi uniform after D-Day. How did he get there? According to South Korean filmmaker Kang Je-gyu ( Shiri, Taegukgi(Brothers of War), what might have happened was a village feud got all out of control. A great marathoner, Tatsuo Hasegawa (J "Joe" Odagiri) is the grandson of a Japanese Colonel stationed in Korea. Tatsuo's only sporting rival, ironically, is his equally proud Korean servant, the splendidly athletic Kim Jun-shik (South Korean superstar, Jan Dong-gun). The boys race to represent Korea in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The film starts with them racing as little boys from the moment they meet but by the time they are teenagers (Do Ji-han, Kobayashi Yukichi), they have become fierce competitors, the rivalry reaching a head when imperial higher-ups strip Jun-shik of his rightful Olympic qualification after beating Tatsuo starting a riot . As punishment the Korean rioters are consctripted into the Japanese army. A couple of years later, in 1939, they both find themselves at the Mongolian border--Tatsuo as a evil/sadistic colonel and Jun-shik who takes a stand when Tatsu sends 50 Koreans on a suicide mission to destroy Soviet tanks. When Tatsuo orders Jun-shik's execution, the latter simply runs away, the first of many last-minute escapes from certain death managed by the two fleet-of-foot main characters. While escaping, Jun-shik, seeing Russian tanks on the horizon, attempts to return to base to warn the; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: China Beach; Brand: Dana Delany; Review: China Beach was a Critically acclaimed series that ran from April 1988 to July 1991. Finally after a 25 years wait and hundreds of requests from fans, it's available on DVD in 2013! China Beach was one of my most favorite shows back in the day. It has been so long that I didn't realize that Marg Helgenberger, who plays Catherine Willows in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, was the same actress as the very Hot Redhead, Karen Charlene "K.C." Koloski, a heroin-addicted prostitute and later black-marketeer that I had a crush on as a teen. Also didn't realize that Dana Delany who played Katherine Mayfair on the Desperate Housewives and played Megan Hunt on the ABC drama series Body of Proof was the same actress as China Beach's Nurse Colleen McMurphy. They both looked different with red hair in China Beach (Nowadays Blond). Also surprised to see Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), "The Doctor", on Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and some Star Trek movies and played Richard Woolsey in the Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe was the same actor as Dr. Dick Richards on China Beach (who had hair back than). Only 2 complaints, as someone mentioned earlier, is the Price, $200- $325 for Seasons 1-4, which is totally not worth it for only 62 episodes with No Sub-Titles nor Closed-Captions which my wife needs (she's not deaf) just unable to comprehend actors talking in an accent whether it's a Texas, Southern, Mid-Western, Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Boston, Scottish, Cockney, Irish, Aussie, Hispanic, Hip-Hop/Ghetto Talk, Cajun nor French-Canadian. She really needs English Subs (so do I sometimes) which especially should be available since we're paying up the yin-yang on these DVD sets. Seems like the more expensive the DVD and BD Sets are missing Subs and CC whereas the cheap TV DVD sets have Subs or CC..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: China Beach: Season 1; Brand: Dana Delany; Review: China Beach was a Critically acclaimed series that ran from April 1988 to July 1991. Finally after a 25 years wait and hundreds of requests from fans, it's available on DVD in 2013! China Beach was one of my most favorite shows back in the day. It has been so long that I didn't realize that Marg Helgenberger, who plays Catherine Willows in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, was the same actress as the very Hot Redhead, Karen Charlene "K.C." Koloski, a heroin-addicted prostitute and later black-marketeer that I had a crush on as a teen. Also didn't realize that Dana Delany who played Katherine Mayfair on the Desperate Housewives and played Megan Hunt on the ABC drama series Body of Proof was the same actress as China Beach's Nurse Colleen McMurphy. They both looked different with red hair in China Beach (Nowadays Blond). Also surprised to see Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), "The Doctor", on Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and some Star Trek movies and played Richard Woolsey in the Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe was the same actor as Dr. Dick Richards on China Beach (who had hair back than). Only complaint, as someone mentioned earlier, with No Sub-Titles nor Closed-Captions which my wife needs (she's not deaf) just unable to comprehend actors talking in an accent whether it's a Texas, Southern, Mid-Western, Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Boston, Scottish, Cockney, Irish, Aussie, Hispanic, Hip-Hop/Ghetto Talk, Cajun nor French-Canadian. She really needs English Subs (so do I sometimes) which especially should be available since we're paying up the yin-yang on these DVD sets. Seems like the more expensive the DVD and BD Sets are missing Subs and CC whereas the cheap TV DVD sets have Subs or CC..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: China Beach Seasons 1 and 2 DVD Plus Bonus Features; Brand: Dana Delaney; Review: China Beach was a Critically acclaimed series that ran from April 1988 to July 1991. Finally after a 25 years wait and hundreds of requests from fans, it's available on DVD in 2013! China Beach was one of my most favorite shows back in the day. It has been so long that I didn't realize that Marg Helgenberger, who plays Catherine Willows in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, was the same actress as the very Hot Redhead, Karen Charlene "K.C." Koloski, a heroin-addicted prostitute and later black-marketeer that I had a crush on as a teen. Also didn't realize that Dana Delany who played Katherine Mayfair on the Desperate Housewives and played Megan Hunt on the ABC drama series Body of Proof was the same actress as China Beach's Nurse Colleen McMurphy. They both looked different with red hair in China Beach (Nowadays Blond). Also surprised to see Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), "The Doctor", on Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and some Star Trek movies and played Richard Woolsey in the Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe was the same actor as Dr. Dick Richards on China Beach (who had hair back than). Only 2 complaints, as someone mentioned earlier, is the Price, $59.95 for Season 1 & 2, which is totally not worth it for only 23 episodes with No Sub-Titles nor Closed-Captions which my wife needs (she's not deaf) just unable to comprehend actors talking in an accent whether it's a Texas, Southern, Mid-Western, Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Boston, Scottish, Cockney, Irish, Aussie, Hispanic, Hip-Hop/Ghetto Talk, Cajun nor French-Canadian. She really needs English Subs (so do I sometimes) which especially should be available since we're paying up the yin-yang on these DVD sets. Seems like the more expensive the DVD and BD Sets are missing Subs and CC whereas the cheap TV DVD sets have Subs and/or CC..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who; Brand: Matt Smith; Review: Great to see David Tennant, The Tenth Doctor & Billie Piper Again! Seems like years since I have seen Rose Tyler! But where is Christopher Eccleston? In July 2012, Christopher Eccleston spoke positively of his time on Doctor Who during a talk at the National Theatre. This led to speculation he was considering making a return appearance as the Ninth Doctor for the show's 50th anniversary in 2013. The current Doctor, Matt Smith, stated that he would love Eccleston to return but Eccleston declined for some reason after discussing with executive producer Steven Moffat to return to Doctor Who. And where is Captain Jack Harkness? (played by John Barrowman). We want both Christopher Eccleston and Captain Jack, Back! :( The cover photo shows the sideviews of both Matt Smith and David Tennant, the tenth doctor, with veteran star, John Hurt walking toward us from an explosion. Hoping they show a clip of all the actors who played Doctor Who and his companions for the last 50 years. I started watching as a kid on late-nite PBS Channel 9, and Doctor Who Marathons, back in the day, early 70's, with The Third Doctor Jon Pertwee who played him from 1970-1974. "Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor "The Day of the Doctor" stars outgoing Doctor Matt Smith, predecessor David Tennant, the Tenth Doctor, Jenna Coleman, Billie Piper (Yay! Rose is Back) and John Hurt. The special marks the first time Tennant and Piper have appeared in the series since their farewells in 2010. According to BBC America, the special will be "a celebration for long-time fans and an opportunity for those new to the series to jump onboard." But Clara Oswald the Doctor's new companion or Clara Oswin Oswald, otherwise known as the Impossible Girl as she keeps Popping up and coming back after death thru-out Time played by newcomer Jenna-Louise Coleman is my most favorite companion for Doctor Who as she's the only one who can out-talk Doctor Who. The new Clara was "more grounded and so far easier for the viewer to latch on to" than her two predecessors, both of which could have been harder to sustain as companions and she has the potential to be "a truly great companion", and that it was "refreshing to see a companion who isn't in total awe of the Doctor... and she's not afraid to take the lead when she needs to, actually saving the Doctor (not a helpless female). Moffat chose her for the role because she worked the best alongside Smith and could actually talk faster than him. Also Incarnations of herself are scattered throughout the Doctor's history, appearing to every known face of the Doctor and saving his life in numerous ways--for the most part unnoticed--and even ensuring that the First Doctor (William Hartnell) picks the right TARDIS on his home planet, prior to the events of the show's first episode. In a statement, Smith said: "The Day of the Doctor is nearly here! Hope you all enjoy. There's lots more coming your way, as the countdown to the 50th begins; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Who; Brand: Matt Smith; Review: Great to see David Tennant, The Tenth Doctor & Billie Piper Again! Seems like years since I have seen Rose Tyler! But where is Christopher Eccleston? In July 2012, Christopher Eccleston spoke positively of his time on Doctor Who during a talk at the National Theatre. This led to speculation he was considering making a return appearance as the Ninth Doctor for the show's 50th anniversary in 2013. The current Doctor, Matt Smith, stated that he would love Eccleston to return but Eccleston declined for some reason after discussing with executive producer Steven Moffat to return to Doctor Who. And where is Captian Jack Harkness? played by John Barrowman. We want both Christopher Eccleston and Captain Jack, Back! :( BBC America has revealed the title and photo from "Doctor Who's" upcoming 50th anniversary episode, which will be called "The Day of the Doctor." The photo shows the sideviews of both Matt Smith and David Tennant, the tenth doctor, with veteran star, John Hurt walking toward us from an explosion. Hoping they show a clip of all the actors who played Doctor Who and his companions for the last 50 years. I started watching as a kid on PBS Channel 9 back in the day, early 70's, with The Third Doctor Jon Pertwee who played him from 1970-1974. "Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor "The Day of the Doctor" stars outgoing Doctor Matt Smith, predecessor David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Billie Piper and John Hurt. The special marks the first time Tennant and Piper have appeared in the series since their farewells in 2010. According to BBC America, the special will be "a celebration for long-time fans and an opportunity for those new to the series to jump onboard." But Clara Oswald the Doctor's new companion or Clara Oswin Oswald, otherwise known as the Impossible Girl as she keeps Popping up and coming back after death thru-out Time played by newcomer Jenna-Louise Coleman is still my most favorite companion for Doctor Who as she's the only one who can out-talk Doctor Who. The new Clara was "more grounded and so far easier for the viewer to latch on to" than her two predecessors, both of which could have been harder to sustain as companions and she has the potential to be "a truly great companion", and that it was "refreshing to see a companion who isn't in total awe of the Doctor... and she's not afraid to take the lead when she needs to. Moffat chose her for the role because she worked the best alongside Smith and could actually talk faster than him. Also Incarnations of herself are scattered throughout the Doctor's history, appearing to every known face of the Doctor and saving his life in numerous ways--for the most part unnoticed--and even ensuring that the First Doctor (William Hartnell) picks the right TARDIS on his home planet, prior to the events of the show's first episode. In a statement, Smith said: "The Day of the Doctor is nearly here! Hope you all enjoy. There's lots more coming your way, as the countdown; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bushido Man: Seven Deadly Battles; Brand: Mitsuki Koga; Review: However your tastes in action-packed cinema run, BUSHIDO MAN: SEVEN DEADLY BATTLES has something for everyone. Incredibly choreographed fights encompassing seven different disciplines -- stick, knife, sword, kung fu, nunchaku, firearm, and special weapons make this the action movie of choice for summer viewing. Writer/Director Takanori Tsujimoto (Red Tears and Hard Revenge, Milly: Bloody Battle) reteams with renowned action choreographer Kensuke Sonomura (Resident Evil: Degeneration) and martial arts expert Mitsuki Koga for his best film to date. On June 10, 2014, Shout! Factory will unleash BUSHIDO MAN: SEVEN DEADLY BATTLES on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. Boasting a large cult following in Japan, Germany and a festival favorite at the 2013 Fantasia International Film Festival, BUSHIDO MAN is a wildly entertaining action comedy that combines hard-hitting martial arts fight sequences and visceral action with plenty of surprises. In addition to the action sequences, BUSHIDO MAN: SEVEN DEADLY BATTLES peppers in mouth-watering interludes at assorted eateries, making the film a mini-travelogue for foodies with a fondness for fisticuffs. Toramarus (Koga) philosophy dictates that Gensai know the enemy by eating his food and each masterfully-choreographed fight is preceded by a helping of his adversarys favorite dish. Tsujimoto serves up a winner, seven times over! BUSHIDO MAN: SEVEN DEADLY BATTLES (2013, 88 min.) A student of martial arts is on a quest to seek seven scrolls containing the fighting secrets of seven different disciplines: stick, knife, sword, kung fu, nunchaku, firearm, and special weapons. Along the way, he must learn his enemys ways by what they eat, and bring both secrets and stories of his adventures home to his master. Featuring blistering martial arts, comedy, and food, Bushido Man will leave you with a taste for more than just action. (William Lee) Bonus Content: Making Bushido Man: From the Fantasia Film Festival; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven Warriors; Brand: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai; Review: Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai gets a Hong Kong facelift in the 1989 film Seven Warriors. Like its inspiration, Seven Warriors is about seven rugged warriors who band together to protect and defend a helpless village from plundering bandits during the 1930's China's Warlord Era. Adam Cheng stars as respected Chinese military commander who puts aside his binge drinking to put together a motley crew of warriors. The band of soldiers consists of various types: the handsome, capable second-in-command (Max Mok); a by-the-book soldier (Jacky Cheung); a kick-ass marksman/kung-fu artist (Lam Kwok-Bun); the jolly, money-grubbing old-timer (Wu Ma); the large, lovable lout (Shing Fui-On); and the pseudo-intellectual country boy (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai), whose innocence and righteousness are the audience's twin anchors. Their opponent: ex-comrade-in-arms Lo Lieh, who is obviously a bad guy because he has a massive mole with hair sticking out of it. For sixty minutes, Seven Warriors features minor action, routine character development, and obligatory plot setup. Then, there's forty minutes of tense standoffs, heroic bloodshed, masculine righteousness, a mounting body count, and other assorted stuff which you might remember from Seven Samurai. Except this movie is in color, and it's not as good as Seven Samurai. The film also lacks cachet: these guys are not iconic figures like Japanese samurai are. Instead, they're just ex-soldiers with more cartoonish personalities. Overall, the acting is nothing to write home about, but the actors bring requisite charisma and likability to their roles. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai is convincingly innocent and lovably righteous, and Max Mok, Adam Cheng and even Lam Kwok-Bun are cooly charismatic. The supporting cast helps; having guys like Shing Fui-On and Wu Ma fill out the smaller roles helps do away with a lot of time-consuming character development, and director Terry Tong can cut straight to the big stuff. To be more specific, the big stuff is a not-so-interesting love triangle between Max Mok, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and a token female character, and of course the climactic battle where the bad guys show up and are dealt with by the warriors. There are minor conflicts between some of the men, and some threatened dissension from villagers who don't trust the seven warriors, but unlike Seven Samurai, the details don't speak to a greater thematic whole. The themes of honor, brotherhood and the pathetic weakness of man are given only cursory attention. Such lack of depth is to be expected; it's a safe bet that Terry Tong was never mistaken for Akira Kurosawa. There are other glaring debits: Sammo Hung gets a top credit for a two-minute nothing of a cameo, and some of the subplots of the film are as interesting as day-old bread. Originality and genuine emotional surprise are not present either. If one were to compile a list of Hong Kong's most visceral rollercoaster action flicks of the late eighties and early nineties, Seven Warriors would never be among them. But for what it is--a B-movie remake of a genuine action-adventure classic--the film is decent enough. Thanks to the familiar genre storyline, the all-star cast and the bullets-and-bloodshed violence; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New World; Brand: Park Hoon Jeong; Review: An undercover cop within the biggest crime organization in Korea is caught between loyalties when the police initiate its sweep-up operation. After the untimely death of Koreas biggest crime syndicate Goldmoons chairman, power struggle between top lieutenants begins - mobs rank no. 2 Jung Chung (Jeong-min Hwang) and no. 3 Lee Joong-gu (Seong-Woong Park) are the potential heirs to the throne. In order to control and observe this transition, the police begin a new operation called New World. Sitting at the pivot of this operation is none other than Jungs right hand man, Ja-sung Lee(Jung-Jae Lee), who has been working undercover for 8 years. Police chief Kang has been his handler since the beginning, and he knows how fragile Ja-sung is at this moment. With a baby on the way, Ja-sung has been wanting to leave the job for some time, before hes exposed as a mole and traitor by the mob. Hes torn between his duty and honor as a cop, and members of his gang, whom he knows will follow him to hell and back. Adding fuel to the fire, Section Chief Kang (Old Boy, Min-sik Choi ) uses mobs internal information he obtained from Ja-sung to worsen the relationship between Jung and Lee. IMDb. Cops, gangsters, deceit. From the writer of I Saw the Devil (a big South Korean hit in 2012), and starring Oldboy himself Choi Min-sik, New World takes us into the intricate political world of cops and robbers, this slick thriller starts off brilliantly but meanders in the last hour. Everything that happens in it is justified and interesting it just needed a little finer editing. Performances are solid, standout is Hwang Jeong-min as gangster Jeong Cheong, whom Id seen before in the excellent A Bittersweet Life. Choi Min-sik is always on it bringing to life the world weary cop who is not much different morally than the main gangstas. Lee Jung-jae as our protagonist delivers a sturdy rendition of a man trapped betwixt 2 worlds. Its still a gangster film that has quality plastered all over it, the costumes, the music, the performances but this is the director Park Hoon-jungs second film and I feel it lacks experience especially in the composition. (Although Ridley Scott has had a bunch of experience and he still churned out American Gangster, so what do I know?) Some of it was too protracted and it took too long to say what it could have said in much simpler, clearer terms. Id much rather see an above average South Korean film any day of the week as opposed to a Liam Neeson/Jason Statham thriller. Not the best film in the world but if you dig a classy gangster tale told in a way only the South Koreans are bringing it then chickety check it. by themoviemusings.wordpress.com/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orange Is The New Black: Season 1 Digital; Brand: Taylor Schilling; Review: From Jenji Kohan, the creator of Weeds, based on Piper Kerman's memoir: "Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison", about her experiences in prison. The series revolves around Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a bisexual woman living in New York City who is sentenced to 15 months in a women's federal prison for transporting a suitcase full of drug money to her former girlfriend, Alex Vause (Laura Prepon who played Donna from That '70s Show.), who is an international drug smuggler. The offense occurred ten years prior to the start of the series, and in that time Piper had moved on to a quiet, law-abiding life among New York's upper middle class. While in prison, Piper is reunited with Alex, and they re-examine their relationship and deal with their fellow inmates. Piper navigates the stresses it creates in her life and with her fianc Larry (Jason Biggs). While in prison, Piper tries to understand and find her place in the hierarchy. Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed ten years earlier, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fianc Larry for her new home: a women's prison. Her supervisor, Sam Healy sympathizes with her and tries to gently give her tips to survive. She grapples with the racial dynamics of prison life and learns some of the rules. Unfortunately, she offends Red, the powerful matriarch of the prison kitchen, who responds by serving Chapman a bloody tampon. Chapman is then shocked to discover that Alex, her former lover (who recruited her into carrying drug money) is in the same prison. Flashbacks depict the particulars of Chapman's crime, Chapman telling her family about her crime, and Larry's marriage proposal. Very funny, sarcastic but also dramatic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management: Volume 2; Brand: Charlie Sheen; Review: Charlie Goodman is No Charlie Harper. Charlie Sheen's performance on Anger Management seems like he's only giving half of his Comedic performance as in 2 and a Half Men. Selma Blair was not the only member of the shows cast and crew that was frustrated by Sheens work habits as I hear they would often sit and wait for hours for him to show up for work. Although it was Blair voicing her concerns that got Sheen to flip out and get her fired by text. What Charlie Sheen wants, he gets. After mounting a campaign to get his co-star on the FX comedy series Selma Blair fired over alleged comments questioning his work ethic, its mission accomplished for Sheen, who reportedly threatened to quit the show if Blair stayed. Anger Management producer Lionsgate just issued a statement, making Blairs dismissal from the show official. We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management, and we wish her the very best. I really miss Selma's Blair's character fellow therapist Dr. Kate Wales. Please bring back Selma Blair!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management: Volume 3; Brand: Fred Bryant; Review: Charlie Goodman is No Charlie Harper. Charlie Sheen's performance on Anger Management seems like he's only giving half of his Comedic performance as in 2 and a Half Men. Selma Blair was not the only member of the shows cast and crew that was frustrated by Sheens work habits as I hear they would often sit and wait for hours for him to show up for work. Although it was Blair voicing her concerns that got Sheen to flip out and get her fired by text. What Charlie Sheen wants, he gets. After mounting a campaign to get his co-star on the FX comedy series Selma Blair fired over alleged comments questioning his work ethic, its mission accomplished for Sheen, who reportedly threatened to quit the show if Blair stayed. Anger Management producer Lionsgate just issued a statement, making Blairs dismissal from the show official. We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management, and we wish her the very best. I really miss Selma's Blair's character fellow therapist Dr. Kate Wales. Please bring back Selma Blair!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jewel in the Palace / Dae Jang Geum (Complete Series, All Zone, Good English Sub, Korean Drama); Brand: ; Review: Great Story, Great Plot! But 2nd half has very Poor English Subtitles! translated from Korean into Chinese than a Chinese person translated the Chinese subtitles into poor English that doesn't make any Sense. In Asian Languages (Chinese, Korean and Japanese) they say things backwards. Instead of I'm going to the store. They say "Me Store Go". So the English subtitles are all backwards. Great story! Jewel In the Palace is arguably the first successful historical feminist drama, retelling Jang Geum's rice-to-riches story during the Chosun Dynasty 500 years ago. Jewel is the real story of Jang Geum, (Starring Lee Young-ae) a young girl who is the first woman to become the King's supreme royal physician in a male-dominated society. Behind her child-like eyes lies an ambitious working girl with a 21st century mindset. See how Jang Geum goes from being a virtually abandoned child to maid, to cook and than finally becoming the King's doctor. Which is unheard of as it was a male dominated profession at the time. This unforgettable drama of epic proportions tells the touching and tear-jerking story of a true underdog. Great Plot! "Jewel in the Palace" is based on a True Story about a legendary girl (Jang-Geum) who after much struggle and heartbreak became the first woman of the Chosun Dynasty to be the supreme royal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time. Produced for US$15 million, it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned US$103.4 million worldwide, becoming known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the popularity of Korean Pop Culture abroad. Created by Kim Yeong-Hyeon and Directed by Kim Keun Hong. Drama - 54 Total episodes | MBC | 2003 GENRE Historical , Melodrama , Romance, Intrigue, tearjerker classic, food cooking, medical blockbuster, underdog, Joseon Dynasty; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dae Jang Geum vol. 3; Brand: Lee Young Ae; Review: Great Story, Great Plot! Jewel In the Palace is arguably the first successful historical feminist drama, retelling Jang Geum's rice-to-riches story during the Chosun Dynasty 500 years ago. Jewel is the real story of Jang Geum, (Starring Lee Young-ae) a young girl who is the first woman to become the King's supreme royal physician in a male-dominated society. Behind her child-like eyes lies an ambitious working girl with a 21st century mindset. See how Jang Geum goes from being a virtually abandoned child to maid, to cook and than finally becoming the King's doctor. Which is unheard of as it was a male dominated profession at the time. This unforgettable drama of epic proportions tells the touching and tear-jerking story of a true underdog. Volume 3 concludes the series "Jewel in the Palace" is based on a True Story about a legendary girl (Jang-Geum) who after much struggle and heartbreak became the first woman of the Chosun Dynasty to be the supreme royal physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang-geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. 10th highest rated Korean drama of all time. Produced for US$15 million, it was later exported to 91 countries and has earned US$103.4 million worldwide, becoming known as one of the primary proponents of the Korean Wave by heightening the popularity of Korean Pop Culture abroad. Created by Kim Yeong-Hyeon and Directed by Kim Keun Hong. Drama - (Episodes 37-54) | MBC | 2003 GENRE Historical , Melodrama , Romance, Intrigue, tearjerker classic, food cooking, medical blockbuster, underdog, Joseon Dynasty; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: The Demon's Apprentice; Author: Visit Amazon's Ben Reeder Page; Review: Fantastic read, thanks Ben Reeder. I couldn't put this book down! Lots of unexpected twists and engaging characters. I can't wait to read the 2nd book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Brief Stay at Earth Human Camp: Book 1 of the Secrets of Farbookonia Series; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie C. Collins Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Marie's unique concept and storytelling skills moved the book along at a great pace, and had me enthralled from start to finish. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: To The Dark; Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Doughty Page; Review: Can't wait to read more from this author. Kat has the uncanny ability to create characters that are real and worm their way into your heart. I enjoyed this book from start to finish, a clever concept written with a great writing style.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny Revealed (The Destiny Trilogy Series Book 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cris Pasqueralle Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. Cris has done a great job of keeping the story flowing, with more action always just around the corner. Great read for kids and adults who are into fantasy novels. Looking forward to book 2.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magic Shop; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Swapp Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit slow at the start, but once it got going it was non-stop action to the end. The magical world Justin has created is a great concept, with well developed characters, and a unique twist on magic. Fans of Harry Potter will love this story! I'm looking forward to book 2!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alora: The Wander-Jewel (The Alora Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tamie Dearen Page; Review: This is a brilliantly written Young Adult read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters are engaging and memorable, and the storyline is refreshingly new. I would recommend this book for both the young, and young-at-heart reader. I found myself chuckling at the clever interactions between the characters, and the exasperation of the younger generation trying to educate the older one. I bought Book 2 the minute I finished it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destiny (Absent Shadows Trilogy Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's S M Spencer Page; Review: I loved it! Great story, great characters, great writing. What more can I say? I'm about to start reading Book 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sneaking Suspicions: The Tharon Trace Mysteries Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Hinds Page; Review: This is a great read! Really well written with lots of well developed, lovable characters. Jan Hinds has employed a clever plot with lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing. I'm looking forward to the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scales of Darkness (The Tharon Trace Mysteries) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Jan Hinds Page; Review: Book 1 in this series was great...Book 2 was awesome! I love the characters, and Jan Hinds has done a brilliant job of weaving an intriguing story guaranteed to keep the reader turning the pages to the end. I read this in one sitting, and cried in more than one scene. Can't wait to read Book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daemon Persuasion; Author: S. K. Gregory; Review: Excellent book! I'm not usually into the whole "horror" genre, but this book had me in from the start. Read it in one sitting. Loved the characters and the story. I hope book 2 isn't too far off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witch Moon eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Kat Gracey Page; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were really well developed and the story moved at a good pace. The cliff-hanger ending was a bit of a let-down, specially since book 2 isn't available or I'd go straight out and buy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Measure of the Magic: Legends of Shannara (Pre-Shannara: Legends of Shannara); Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Brooks Page; Review: Brilliant as always. I've never read a book by this author I didn't enjoy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sons of Earth; Author: Geralyn Wichers; Review: I loved this brilliantly written, thought provoking dystopian novel that questions out preconceived notions of what makes a person 'human'. The writing flowed well and the characters were engaging and well developed. I found nothing offensive in either the language or sexual references, but rather felt it was a well represented telling of life as it really is. The concept was unique and enthralling, and I look forward to reading more of this exciting new author's work. Well done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kiss: Book One of the Cotiere Chronicles (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Bolanger Page; Review: Absolutely brilliant. Read this in one sitting. Great concept, lovable characters and fast paced. This book was a pleasure to read, and I can't wait for book 2 (which I hope is about Alexander finding his "one").; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romance, 50's Style; Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Lynette Sharp Page; Review: This book consists of 2 very well written romances set in the '50s. The stories were both sweet and relatively uncomplicated, and contained lots of accurate references to the way the world was at that time. If you enjoy good old-fashioned romance, I'd recommend this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of Faerie Mountain (The Red King Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's E M McIntyre Page; Review: I really enjoyed the story of Abby and Rory, and am looking forward to reading the next book. The characters felt real, and the story flowed well. I read it in one sitting, and was hooked from start to finish.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Children Of The Future; Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Suen Page; Review: Children of the Future is a thought provoking well-told story with a surprise ending. An enjoyable Sunday afternoon read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Guardians: Forest of Ancestors (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's K A Denver Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book. The banter between Eli and his 'crew' was excellent and really brought the characters to life. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark World : The Surface Girl (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kell Frillman Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. So much so, that I bought book 2 the minute I finished reading this one. I was sucked into the story from start to finish. Kell Frillman has done an excellent job of making the reader believe they are inside 16-year-old Ruby's head, following her journey in a future world fraught with suspense and heartbreak. This is a must read for readers who enjoy Dystopian novels, and I can't wait for her to finish the next book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Council (Witch's Ambitions Trilogy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kayla Krantz Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book, thanks to the intriguing plot and unusual protagonist. Lilith may be a cripple physically, but she has never allowed that to interfere with her determination and search for the truth. I loved the unexpected twists and turns, as Lilith uncovers the secrets of her past, and her prospects for the future. Apart from a few editing problems, the book had me hooked from start to finish. I'm looking forward to reading the 2nd book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stirring Power (Evolution of Magic) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's K.C. Blackbyrn Page; Review: Although the story gets off to a slow start, I was soon engrossed in Jacob's journey as his character evolved and the action picked up. Great world-building, and I loved the unique view of the origins of magic. Looking forward to the next book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Redemption (Eternal Watch) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Nadja Baer Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Redemption and was hooked from start to finish. Actually, I read it in one sitting. The book is well written, with a unique plot and great characters. If you like books about angels and vampires, you will love this one. Lots of action, plot twists and romance all rolled into one. Looking forward to reading more of this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Replicas (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Pierce Page; Review: This YA dystopian story had me hooked from start to finish. In fact, I stayed up until 4am to finish reading it. The concept is unique, the characters engaging and the writing flows well. All round great entertainment that keeps the reader guessing to its cliff-hanger ending. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next one. Well done, Michael Pierce.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malefica: Veneficus: The Beginning (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Katie H Weill Page; Review: I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Not being a fan of horror, i was dubious about the content being too dark. But Katie Weill does an excellent job of pulling the reader in and not letting go until the totally unpredictable ending. Great characters, with a unique twist on the concept of witches. I can't wait to read the next book. Highly recommended. * I received a free copy of this book and this is an unbiased review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Masked (Superheros Undercover) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's J.D. Wright Page; Review: What a great read! J.D. Wright has done an excellent job of creating a world where superheroes and super-villains are an accepted part of society. A gripping story-line, with lots of lovable characters, action, romance, intrigue and plenty of laughs. Loved it, was hooked from start to finish, and can't wait for the next book. *I received a free advanced copy of this book and this is my unbiased review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When Ash Rains Down (Kingdom Come) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cecelia Earl Page; Review: This was a great read, although it took me a while to get into it. But once I was hooked, I couldn't put it down. A beautifully written story of a girl struggling with the grey area between right and wrong. Sometimes it's easy to make the wrong choice for all the right reasons. Glad I can launch straight into book 2 in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gravity (Gravity Series); Author: A B Bloom; Review: What an amazing story. I read this book in one sitting, riveted from start to finish. Anna Bloom has done an all round brilliant job, from the detailed and fully developed characters, to the intricately woven plot. This book was a pleasure to read, and I started reading the next book as soon as I was finished. Gravity is a MUST READ for fans of paranormal romance!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Awaken (The Lilituria Prophecy) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Grace White Page; Review: What a great read! This is one of the best YA paranormal series I've read. Grace White has done an excellent job of combining a unique and captivating story-line, a flowing easy-to-read writing style, and characters I NEED to know more about. I read this book in one sitting, and instantly grabbed book 2. Just read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Velocity (The Gravity Series) (Volume 2); Author: A B Bloom; Review: WOW! Velocity picks up right where Gravity left off, and continues the tension-filled surprise package Anna Bloom created in the first book. I love everything about this series, and was once again captivated from start to finish. I was devastated to find I had to wait 10 whole days after I finished this book to get my hands on book 3. Another brilliant read, and I can't wait for more of Bronte and Nick's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Sense (Perfect Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Amanda Cowen Page; Review: I enjoyed the first book in this well told story of the realities of falling in love. Nothing about Quin and Cash's journey is easy. So many reasons to give up and walk away. But love conquers all, right? Eventually? Hopefully? I read this book in one sitting, and fortunately, was able to grab book 2 straight away after the cliffhanger ending. Looking forward to reading what happens to these two broken, yet resilient, people who deserve to find their HEA.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Divine Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle R Mani Page; Review: I really enjoyed this well written, coming-of-age story about a young girl dealing with more than her fair share of the hardships faced by a normal teenager. A clever plot and well portrayed, true-to-life characters make this a great read for YA's and fans of shows like Medium and The Ghost Whisperer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do You Realize?: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin A. Kuhn Page; Review: All I can say is this book left me speechless. Kuhn manages to turn an ordinary story, about an ordinary man, into a masterful tale of the meaning of life. Thought-provoking, captivating, emotionally exhausting - yet uplifting. Thank you Kevin Kuhn, for an amazing and well written insight into the human psyche. *I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premonition (The Division Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Leigh Walker Page; Review: Premonition has all the ingredients I find necessary in a great read. Action, romance and suspense all wrapped up in a very well-written package. I grabbed a copy of book 2 as soon as I finished reading (in one sitting). All of the characters were well portrayed, and I am totally invested in their future! Just read it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Elizabeth Baguio; City: Baguio Benguet Province Cordillera Region Luzon; Review: we had a wonderful stay in this hotel. their linens smells good. the room is large and even though it doesn't have an a/c the temperature is cold. the breakfast is great also. buffet style with a lot of of choices. their wifi connection in the room is poor. You have to be in the lobby for you to have a stronger connection. the hotel is just a 5-10mins walk to wright park.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Subic Grand Seas Resort; City: Olongapo Zambales Province Central Luzon Region Luzon; Review: We were here last november during the APEC holiday. the pool is good though there were a lot of fallen leaves from the trees beside the pool. The beach is dirty! it might be relaxing to the eyes but not swimmable. imagine a canal from the main highway going directly to the beach and a lot of trash on the sand. their food was ok but not great. they have only 3 kinds of rice meal on their breakfast which inlcudes tapa, daing na bangus and pork tocino. extra breakfast cost 200plus and if you request a hot chocolate on your breakfast they will charge you for additional (i think) 20pesos. the room is big, but avoid room 106 (that was our room) the toilet floor was flooded by water that comes from the sink. doorbell is not working, On our second day, we left the resort for our ocean adventure tour. before we left we put a sign on our door to clean our room. and to our disappointment after a tiring day from ocean adventure our room was not clean. the towels were not change. i called the reception and asked about it and they told me that i should have inform them if i want our room to be cleaned. They don't have a mat door so when you came from the pool. you have to dry yourself first if you dont want to wet the floor of your room. good things about the resort are: Location, near other food establishment if you dont want to eat on their restaurant. The resort is clean, staffs are friendly. overall we had a good stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hannah s Beach Resort and Convention Center; City: Pagudpud Ilocos Norte Province Ilocos Regi; Review: i have read a lot of blogs and reviews before considering a booking with this resort. our first choice was casa consuelo with a lot of positive comments but since i have a little kid who loves to swim in a swimming pool we canceled our booking with them and decided to stay here. And i made the right decision. the room is big. with a comfortable bed and 1 sofa that turns into a bed also. Comfort room is clean. and they will provide you a complete set of toiletries. The location is great since it have a beachfront just a crossed the street. my little kid enjoyed their swimming pool and life size statue. they also have a playground, a grotto and hanging bridge. overall we really enjoyed our stay here and we will definitely come back again if we have a chance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laoag Renzo Hotel; City: Laoag Ilocos Norte Province Ilocos Region Luzon; Review: this hotel is good if you are looking for a budget hotel. for a price of 1k plus you already have a deluxe room. the room is big with a comfy queen size bed. breakfast is great. it was a buffet style with a lot of choices. they are also not strict with bringing outside food. the only downside of this hotel is the stairs. a lot lot lot of STAIRS!! and the service of their staff is also not commendable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Henady Inn; City: Bantay Ilocos Sur Province Ilocos Region Luzon; Review: if you are looking for a place just to sleep this is perfect for you. we have a superior room for a price of 900. it already have a hot shower, toiletries, complimentary coffee. breakfast is not included in the rate. but there is a nearby fastfood where you can eat. it is walking distance from bantay bell tower. you can also ride a tricycle if you are going to vigan. the fare is only 35pesos. just prepare yourself to climb stairs. because the hotel is located in the third floor and they dont have an elevator.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leisure Coast Resort; City: Dagupan Pangasinan Province Ilocos Region Luzon; Review: We never stayed at their hotel but we had a day tour in their waterpark called GEF's waterpark. we visited last December after Christmas and it was not crowded. though we enjoyed and had fun i just had minor complaints here 1st: entrance fee around 175 their cottages is 600/cottage but maximum allowed per cottage is 10 persons in our case we exceeded so we had to rent another cottage. (unbelievable)!! 2nd: there is no power supply in the cottage. during our visit we had to cook our rice using a rice cooker, when we asked them why there's no power supply in the cottage they told they don't allowed for safety purposes. so I asked them how are we going to cook our rice?. the manager (guy) told me that we should have come with our cooked food (they don't specified that in their facebook account so we don't know) he also told me "pero para wala na lang kayo masabi sige dito na kayo magsaksak sa office namen" wow! that was kinda rude for me. but since I don't want to spoiled out day we had agreed to them. 3rd:there are many mosquitos in the cottage! you should bring mosquito repellent for you especially for your kids. also in their shower rooms there's also a lot of mosquitos. 4th: their lazy river is dirty.! you won't even want to dip your feet. 5th: lastly their wave pool was open only 3 times during our stay. PROS: * there are a lot of chairs and tables beside a pool that you can use for free. * there is a ihawan that you can use for free, but for a first come first served basis * the kids will surely enjoy their kiddie pool * the place is clean maybe because during our visit there were only few people. overall we had fun and enjoyed, but since we travelled 3 hours for that's resort i have to say that it is not worth it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Club Balai Isabel; City: Talisay Batangas Province Calabarzon Region Luzon; Review: This place is perfect for families who want to spent a weekend. the resort doesn't look crowded even there were many people during our visit. their kumintang pool is big. they even had an aqua zumba on the pool as part of their holyweek activities. Ou room was banga 302 and it has a good view of taal. It has a double bed and a sofa bed with a pull out bed. this room can accommodate 4 persons. the only downside of this resort is they only have one restaurant. and their dinner served only buffet style which cost 650/head. 4yrs old and below are free of charge. overall we enjoyed our stay here. we wished that we could've stay for one more day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurotel Naga; City: Naga Camarines Sur Province Bicol Region Luzon; Review: We booked a two rooms (standard and euro suite 2) here two weeks before our travel date. to avail the promo discount. I also noted/inform them that we are going to check-in late because we’re coming all the way from sorsogon. Upon arriving at the hotel (5pm) the receptionist informed us that the eurosuite room was not available. The girl can’t even give me a valid reason why our “booked” room was not available. She even called the manager and also that person cant even give us a reason why they were overbooked and gave our room to someone else. They just said that they will give us a eurosuite 1 (downgrade room) and will just give us an extra mattress! how comfortable! really! because we were all tired, we just accepted it. In our room (standard room) there was no bathroom mat, i asked from them and they gave us an old towel! Comfort room is dirty. there are fallen hairs hiding under the trash bin. toiletries set has no shampoo. the bed sheet looked dirty. and not properly tucked in. parking space is not safe.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: FJ Manila Hotel; City: Legazpi Albay Province Bicol Region Luzon; Review: Pros: along the highway near tourist attractions easy to locate spacious room friendly staff Great view of mayon at the rooftop while having breakfast. Cons: ants in room and cr aircon leaks no wifi in the room (3rd floor) limited parking space there were only two choices of breakfast.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marcosas Cottages Resort; City: Moalboal Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Peaceful resort away from the crowd, you will have the beauty of nature. The cottages are separated from each other so you will have a privacy. It was very quiet at night. you’ll only hear the chirping of the birds. Close to panagsama beach the jump off to pescador island hopping. though this resort is quite expensive. you’ll get what you paid for. relaxing environment, large pool with slide which the kids enjoyed. spacious cottages, with large bathroom. and your own veranda. Lots of breakfast choices. And friendly staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cebu R Hotel Mabolo; City: Cebu City Cebu Island Visayas; Review: Good value for money. for only 1k, you have a superior room with two large beds. and breakfast, clean room and bathroom. Spacious room with cabinets Friendly staff, comfortable beds. They don’t provide tootbrush so you have to bring your own. Overall we are satisfied with our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Merrell Women's Siren Edge Hiker; Brand: Merrell; Review: Looks very handsome appearance wise. I needed to return the shoes because they didn't accomodate my bunions. I have a pro terra vim which is the most comfortable shoe I've ever had. I wish Merrell manufactured something like these again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's No Pinching No Problem Seamless Hipster Panty; Brand: Warner's; Review: Okay,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Proterra Vim Sport Hiking Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: I had one pair of these bought at an outlet a few years ago, and nothing fit like it. I was so delighted to find another pair.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Women's Proterra Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: Proterra shoes from Merrell are the only ones that suit my feet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WARMEN Women Touchscreen Texting Nappa Leather Glove Winter Warm Plain Cashmere & Wool Blend Lined Gloves; Brand: WARMEN; Review: They fit perfectly, are flexible, and look good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Julian Taylor Women's Sleeveless V-Neck Dress; Brand: Julian Taylor; Review: Great dress, nice fabric and fullness, but too large at the waist for a Large.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iCollection Women's Satin Chemise; Brand: iCollection Lingerie; Review: Very nice quality material and feel but the straps use plastic rings and adjusters that break after a few wearings. I had to cut them to the length needed and permanently sew them in place. Still, I very much like the gown and so does my husband.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casio Men's G Shock Stainless Watch; Brand: Casio; Review: Great watch but be prepared to spend more money at the jeweler's to get the band shortened to your wrist size. The shortening available on the band as it comes from the store is minimal. It appears to be sized for a very large man.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AX Paris Women's Structured Sleeveless Skater Dress; Brand: AxParis; Review: Looks much better in person than in online catalog! The shimmery gold is very flattering and shows best in-person! As a matter of fact, we didn't know it had the gold overtones until we opened the package. It might even be considered a little more dressy than someone might think.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Scholl's Men's Donnar Flip Flop; Brand: Dr. Scholl's Shoes; Review: I love these shoes. I have a very old pair I got 4 years ago, and though a little worn, they are still functional (I use them for yard work, etc). The little bumps on the foot pad do make walking in them much more sure-footed and comfortable. I didn't think I'd ever find them again, but I'm very happy I did!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AX Paris Women's Cut in Neck Skater Dress; Brand: AxParis; Review: Nice-looking dress but a little too small in the waist and back. It zipped up but the fabric bunched up in the back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Skechers USA Men's Braver Linares Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Feel great, nice soles for gripping and lighter than I expected. I like the cushioning on my feet -- I can stand a lot longer with them. Sketchers flip flops are also cushioned for longer standing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Plugable USB 3.0 SATA III Vertical Hard Drive & SSD Docking Station (Supports UASP and Drives 6TB+); Brand: Plugable; Review: other devices wouldn't work properly with my 3tb with guid partition table (starts with an r ends with a will) but this one does! quality seems fine so far, great device!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth Headset - White (bulk packaging); Brand: Plantronics; Review: make sure yours is new....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ASUS UX305 13-Inch Laptop [2015 model]; Brand: Asus; Review: Nastiest backlight bleed I have ever seen. Literally the second you power on you see it on the boot screen. I have noticed now that the backlight bleed is a widely known issue. Also the mouse was erratic. I will probably order another one and give it a second chance, but for the price I was surprised at the low quality controls on the lcd. I dislike the way manufacturers are trending towards soldered non-upgradeable ram and now ssds as well.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Asus ZenBook UX305FA 13-inch HD Ultrabook UX305FA-RBM1-GD, Intel Core M-5Y10, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 8.1, (Titanium Gold); Brand: Asus; Review: Nastiest backlight bleed I have ever seen. Literally the second you power on you see it on the boot screen. I have noticed now that the backlight bleed is a widely known issue. Also the mouse was erratic. I will probably order another one and give it a second chance, but for the price I was surprised at the low quality controls on the lcd. I dislike the way manufacturers are trending towards soldered non-upgradeable ram and now ssds as well.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Speakers,Janvvoo Portable Wireless Speaker,IPX7 Waterproof 40W Super Bass Sound, Bluetooth 4.2 Stereo Paring TWS Speaker for Outdoors,Travel,Party; Brand: Milemont; Review: not sure if "hotouch" sent me a knockoff or what, but it came in a white box with no branding, no branding on the unit or in the bluetooth device name and photocopied instructions that are near useless. it turns off and on only when it wants, changes volume only when it wants. the "software" that runs it seems very buggy. the rubber colored part around the outside edge doesn't fit properly and bulges in some areas. sound is ~ok, but overall for 35 bucks I am feeling pretty ripped off. I think it's worth around 15.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra Fit CZ43 64GB USB 3.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive Up To 150MB/s Read- SDCZ43-064G-G46 [Older Version]; Brand: SanDisk; Review: DOA and gets hot, worthless. I will look to other manufacturers from now on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: StarTech.com 2.5 ft Retractable USB Combo Cable - USB to Micro USB and Mini USB M/M; Brand: StarTech; Review: way too expensive for how shoddy it is. the retention fails and with the slightest bump it whips the cable in retraction. literally every time i try to plug it in is loses grip and retracts itself. i still have microusb ones that were like 3 bucks for a 5 pack that are higher quality than these. i recommend that you do not buy this overpriced single cable; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Makerfire RPI 3 PiBlox Leg Case for Raspberry Pi Model; Brand: Makerfire; Review: Overpriced at thirteen bucks, but I bought it anyway because the cases that accommodate cameras seem to be somewhat rare. The lego function is silly and useless to me personally. So I open it up today and a camera is extremely difficult to line up properly with the hole and they didn't even set it up to use screws to securely mount the camera, seems like potential for a short. Mostly I am disappointed with the camera not fitting properly. You may break your camera removing it and reinstalling it trying to line it up. At half the price I would take far less issue with this.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA Dual Bay External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 or 3.5in; Brand: Sabrent; Review: disks stop working during large transfers and during bad sector scans. will have to find a more reliable alternative. edit- Manny from Sabrent saw my review and contacted me. I wasn't expecting much because I thought I was well past any warranty period, but Manny was eager to help. It is good to find a company that wants to assure a positive experience moving forward, unlike others that seem to be in it for a quick buck. It is a good dock and supports high capacity, so I look forward to using it again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700, 12.2-Inch Windows Laptop, 2 in 1 Laptop, (Intel Core m7-6Y30, 1.2 GHz, 8GB; Brand: Lenovo; Review: these units are plagued with motherboard and touch failures. lenovo's warranty dates are inaccurate and their service is no good. It is my sincere wish that the company lenovo goes belly up, as their products do.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Inland ProHT 12 Outlet 4ft Power Strip 03201 with 3ft Power Cord, Metal Housing, 125V/15A, Lighted Combo; Brand: INLAND PRODUCTS INC; Review: broken mount on one end, literally crushed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: Finca Es Castell; City: Caimari Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Es Castell is easy to reach from the airport. It is a beautiful Finca. Situated in the middle of the countryside it is peaceful and quiet. James and his staff are more than helpful .Es Castell is situated quite near to different towns which are worth a visit. Our room was big and airy and very comfortable with a lovely view. The food is excellent ..........the breakfast too. Follow James' instructions carefully when trying to find Es Castell.......it is off the beaten track!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Spa; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Wonderfull place to relax for a few days. Excellent hotel, excellent service, Rest. Al Hadheerah can be recommended for a good night out. Good food, good entertainment. Everyone extremely friendly. Lots of possibilities for activities, including horse and camel riding, archery etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Muscat; City: Muscat Muscat Governorate; Review: We are staying here for the second time during our visit to Oman. We are very satisfied with the comfort of our room which is a seaview room with terrace overlooking the garden, pool and ocean. The restaurants are good, the food also. The breakfast buffet Is unbelievable.All the staff are exceptionally friendly and polite and Reshma and her restaurant crew go out of their way to help you feel comfortable and welcome. The hotel is situated about 30 minutes drive from the airport. .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SAHAB Hotel; City: Nizwa Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate; Review: High up in the mountains with a rather spectacular view of the mountains. The hotel is good, altho’ a bit in colonial style and a few years old.....however the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The restaurant lacks atmosphere but the food is good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The nights are cool, so we recommend a pullover for the evening.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dunes by Al Nahda; City: Barka Al Batinah Governorate; Review: This was the highlight of our trip through Oman. An unbelievable atmosphere. Luxurious tents, just perfect. We were welcomed and looked after by everyone as if we were very special guests.Mathivanan and Rahul just could not do enough to make us feel at home and all the staff members were extremely polite and helpful. Can only be highly recommended for a stay in the desert.......but also very near Muscat! .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Nizwa; City: Nizwa Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate; Review: Very spacious, modern room. Nice restaurant, with good food. This hotel serves its purpose for guests planning to visit the market on Friday, which is well worthwhile. Nice Swimmingpool. Staff are all friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desert Nights Camp; City: Sur Ash Sharqiyah Governorate; Review: Everything just perfect. This was for us the “real” Oman.......like something out of 1001 nights! One should not miss a land cruiser ride to the top of the dunes to see the sun set! The tents and restaurant are very comfortable, and the staff are extremely friendly and help; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Faux Suede 2 pack Decorative Pillow covers 16"x16" (Golden Yellow); Brand: MoonRest; Review: These pillow covers are very nice. The color and material are great for the price. The covers are a quick fix and the allows you to mix and match and redecorate anytime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MONAGIFTS GOLD Scarf Voile Window Panel Solid sheer valance curtains 216 LONG by Jenin; Brand: Jenin; Review: Perfect shade of gold; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MONAGIFTS 2 PANELS NAVY BLUE Sheer Voile Window Panel curtains 59" WIDTH X 84" LENGTH EACH PANEL; Brand: MONAGIFTS SHEER CURTAIN; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HLC.ME Turquoise Blue Sheer Voile Window Treatment Rod Pocket Curtain Panels for Bedroom (54" W x 84"; Brand: HLC.ME; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yoyorule Fashion Faux Suede Nap Cushion Cover Home Decor Sofa Throw Pillow Case (Hot Pink); Brand: Yoyorule; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pest (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ju-on: The Grudge (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Close Your Eyes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Pacific Shores Resort and Spa; City: Nanoose Bay Vancouver Island British Columbia; Review: This year we traded our Mexico timeshare week for a week at Pacific Shores. It turned out to be a LARGE mistake. RCI, the company that arranged the "deal" claimed we were trading our accommodations for one of similar value. Ours is a large beachfront suite with balconies, two bathrooms, separate bedroom, kitchen, daily maid service, etc. The hotel room that greeted us at Nanoose Bay was not much larger than the bathroom areas in our Mazatlan suite, had no windows, and a limited view from the sliding door. While it was clean and tidy, it was a disappointment. Regarding the Pacific Shores property, it is a splendid piece of land and the delevepment was likely very attractive at one time. Today, it is pretty long in the tooth and many of the resort areas need considerable love and attention. Significant costs would accrue in a total upgrade but it would not involve more than $100 to replace the very tattered and torn British flag sadly hanging at the resort entrance! We never had the opportunity to try out the swimming pool. It was out of order. The outside hot tubs did not look too appealing. The lobby sitting area was limited but decent. One bright spot in our "adventure" was the Smoke 'n Bones Restaurant. Good food and pleasant service. The spa was open but we did not take advantage of it. The staff was friendly and helpful. And we did not stay for the full week.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Banff Springs Hotel; City: Banff Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: Over the years we have heard many fine things about the Banff Springs Hotel. Not surprisingly, all of them were true. What a history, what workmanship, what friendly service, what beautiful buildings and what fantastic gardens and grounds. Did I mention the spectacular views or likely the best seafood soup in the world!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre Broadway; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: My wife and I chose the Holiday Inn on Broadway because it was the closest accommodation and within walking distance to a performance we wanted to attend. The hotel was neat, clean and tidy throughout. The staff was pleasant and helpful and we enjoyed a pretty decent night in a fine bed. The WiFi service was good. On the disappointing side, was the powdered whitener for our morning coffee (there was a fridge), plastic or foam cups for our drinks, a rather noisey in-room heater, a rather cold bathroom ( which we warmed up by filling up the tub and sink with a splendid supply of hot water). One little extra we noted was a single pair of courtesy slippers which we took turns in sharing. The cost for this combo of plusses and minusses was closer to $300 than $200 and frankly we questioned the value.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites; City: Victoria Victoria Capital Regional District Vancouver; Review: The Chateau Victoria is a major sponsor of the Victoria Symphony and located close to the Royal Theatre where the Symphony often performs. This hotel is a great place to stay when any Royal Theatre event takes place. Check it out - I don't think you will be disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prestige Oceanfront Resort BW Premier Collection; City: Sooke Victoria Capital Regional Distr; Review: As parents of the owners of 4-M Bobcat & Trucking Ltd. (a Sooke company) we were invited to participate in the annual Christmas celebration. The package included an exceptionally fine dinner, being waited on by several excellent servers in a private dining area and bedding down for the night in a great room (our particular suite was close to the water and overlooked Sooke Harbour. Twenty or so very contented customers for sure!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Silkwood (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MTV Yoga (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MTV: Making the Band 2: Best of Season 1 (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chappelle's Show: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael Moore's The Awful Truth: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wild Things (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 5 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firestarter (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marvin's Room (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roger & Me (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Poseidon Adventure (1972); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deep Cover (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Door in the Floor (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Children of the Corn (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harlem Nights (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: For Your Eyes Only (1981); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Get Real (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bottle Rocket (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Trilogy 3: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Osbournes: Season 1 (Uncensored) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Amityville Horror (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kickboxer (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 3 (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Laramie Project (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scream (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cujo (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Half Baked (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Freakin' Sweet Collection (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 200 Cigarettes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV: Punk'd: Season 2 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Big One (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: L.I.E. (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steel Magnolias (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cabin Fever (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Reality Bites (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Passion of the Jew (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Set It Off (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 54 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clay Pigeons (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 5 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Four Feathers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Real World Movie: The Lost Season (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daria: Is it College Yet? (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass: The Movie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burnt Money (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 3 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sling Blade (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Home Movies: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patton (1970); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Playground (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Broken Hearts Club (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 1 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MTV Cribs: Rock (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cable Guy (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Aphrodite (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Island of Dr. Moreau: Director's Cut (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The City of Lost Children (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Fortress (1958); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Primary Colors (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Special (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Yards (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Go (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World: Decade of Bloopers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cruel Intentions (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Osbournes: Season 2 (Uncensored) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: All About the Benjamins (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Full Frontal (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Annie Hall (1977); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Video (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 2 (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in China 3 (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thunderball (1965); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Election (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In & Out (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV Video Music Awards Collection: Rock (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World You Never Saw: Back to New York (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV Video Music Awards Collection: Hip Pop (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sands of Iwo Jima (1949); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Osbournes: Season 2 1/2 (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beavis and Butt-head Do America (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Papillon (1973); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MTV: Jackass (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 3 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV: Punk'd: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Front (1976); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Trick (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Daria: The Movie: Is it Fall Yet? (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mexican (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 3 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World You Never Saw: Chicago (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreamcatcher (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Real World: Exotic Vacations (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsiders (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steam: The Turkish Bath (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Take (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica: Season 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Absolutely Fabulous: Series 4 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 1 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 2: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bullets Over Broadway (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: You Only Live Twice (1967); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Kentuckian (1949); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Notorious C.H.O. (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss Me Guido (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleeper (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Flies (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Season 4 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic Instinct (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I'm the One That I Want (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Real World: Las Vegas (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edge of Seventeen (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World: Hook-Ups (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World You Never Saw: Las Vegas (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Deconstructing Harry (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norma Rae (1979); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Leaving Las Vegas (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dazed and Confused (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raw Deal (1986); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: sex (1989); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Texas Rangers (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raw (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Vol. 3 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Ruth (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Steve-O Video Vol. 3: Out on Bail (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Carrie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Family Guy: Vol. 1: Seasons 1-2 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Simpsons: Season 4 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Real World: New York: Season 1 (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Splendor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MTV: The Real World You Never Saw: Paris (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Winter Wonderland (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Michael Moore's The Awful Truth: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 4 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zelig (1983); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Narc (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steve-O: The Early Years (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romeo + Juliet (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gia (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Office: Series 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fast (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Passion of the Christ (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dancer in the Dark (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Empire Records: Remix! Special Fan Edition (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romeo & Juliet (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waking Life (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wag the Dog (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Halloween (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: JFK: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 5 (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Dwarf: Series 6 (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Blair Witch Project (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Misery (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playing by Heart (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pumpkin (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ani DiFranco: Trust (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set; Brand: Magic Bullet; Review: I have only used mine to make smoothies, shakes and slushes, but it really does the job! I have only had it a couple of months though. I reallllly hope it lasts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oneida Azalea 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8; Brand: Oneida; Review: So pretty and they feel so nice. I love the little flower detail. I guess time will tell whether they rust or not, but so far, they look great. Great product for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plug in Oil Warmer Frosted; Brand: ETS; Review: I love that this plugs in and does not have to sit on the counter. It really works wonderfully. I am going to get more. Great product and price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Supply 16-Inch x 18-Inch Aluminum Pizza Peel with Wood Handle; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: So easy to get those pizzas on and off the grill. Just don't forget to sprinkle cornmeal, or semolina flower on it first.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Purple Tie Dye Electric Oil Warmer with a Mirrored Base; Brand: Electric Oil Warmer; Review: I love these. I have a 3600 sq ft house with a very large Great room and kitchen with high ceilings. It takes more than one warmer, but they work very well. I found a great place to buy essential oils and polypropylene. I mix those two ingredients 50/50 to make oils that smell great and last for a long time. I love Bath and Body Works oils, but I get way more bang for my buck by making my own. I have heard complaints about these not working, but they work great and I have some that are still on the original bulbs and getting close to 2 years old. I don't leave them on all day, but they are used a lot and they really make the house smell wonderful. Just make sure you use good oils. A great alternative to candles and much safer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Blue Glass Marbled Tart or Oil Warmer by Unknown; Brand: Unknown; Review: I have a 3600 sq ft house with a very large Great room and kitchen with high ceilings. It takes more than one warmer, but they work very well. I found a great place to buy essential oils and polypropylene. I mix those two ingredients 50/50 to make oils that smell great and last for a long time. I love Bath and Body Works oils, but I get way more bang for my buck by making my own. I have heard complaints about these not working, but they work great and I have some that are still on the original bulbs and getting close to 2 years old. I don't leave them on all day, but they are used a lot and they really make the house smell wonderful. Just make sure you use good oils. A great alternative to candles and much safer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KCO223CU 12-Inch Convection Countertop Oven with Silver Handle, Contour Silver; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: I don't have the time to wait for this to toast! It takes forever to get golden brown toast. Too bad, it looks very nice, yet it is fairly larger than I think most would want to have sitting on the counter, unless you are really using it for a second oven. It is going back to Costco.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dyson V6 Motorhead Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Fuchsia; Brand: Dyson; Review: This vacuum does not stay charged long enough to justify the cost. I understand some people are just using these for a quick pick up, but that is just too pricey for such minimal use. The description on the box claims that it has better overall performance across all floor types than the top 5 best selling full-size corded vacuums. Why would I not have expected that it could be used for more than just a quick pick up? Or, at least long enough to get a few rooms done at a time. I am very disappointed with the amount of time it can be used per charge. Just takes away from the convenience factor and even a quick clean should take more than 10 minutes. Another thought, and I really haven't used it long enough to be sure, but I think pressing on that trigger the entire time you are vacuuming could get tedious. Oh wait, it doesn't last long enough to let that happen. I think the reason they made it so you have to press the trigger, is so the power doesn't run out any sooner than it already does. There is no way to leave it running while you aren't using it this way. I really don't like having to press a trigger, while passing this across the carpet? What a pain! If you have carpal tunnel, this will not be a good choice for you. I think this one is going to be returned and I will continue my search for a GREAT vacuum cleaner. Clearly, this is not it. I do have a Swiffer Vac for my hard floors and it works amazing. It was $35 and it cleans the hard floors very well and yes, it has an on and off button. Something this should have. The charge also lasts way longer. Very disappointed in Dyson.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Martian; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Weir Page; Review: Captivating read loved the problem solving. After so many triumphs one would have to believe in the intervention of God .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wick 2: The Charm School (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Bunker Page; Review: The wick series are most thought provoking,a must read for anyone who questions the forces working in their lives. Please read them and make up your own mind if you're living behind a curtain Cant wait for#3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exodus;Wick (WICK series); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Bunker Page; Review: As the story continues to develop it just gets better and the details about survival in a post apocalyptic world are spellbinding.an enjoyable read; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ark Royal (Volume 1); Author: Mr Christopher G Nuttall; Review: A new twist on an old story,well written this story line keeps you hanging on page after page. More please.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Righteous; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Wallace Page; Review: Amazing how twisted man can be outside of God's will. This is a thought provoking story and well written, Enjoy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Know Your Bible (VALUE BOOKS); Author: Visit Amazon's Paul Kent Page; Review: A great study aid really appreciate the comentery would like to have had a little more detail; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Waning Light (Snowy Creek Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Loreth Anne White Page; Review: Not my usual type of book however this story line pulled me in and held my attention,almost couldn't put it down. The characters were so real I felt that l knew than . Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Nimbus 15 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I'VE USED NIMBUS 14 FOR 2 YEARS BUT NOW I AM RUNNING WITH NMIMBUS 15 ARE THE BEST I AM HAPPY; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's Streamline Comp Toe Work Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL Nimbus 17 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Men's GEL Nimbus 17 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Men's All Out Blaze Aero Sport Hiking Water Shoe; Brand: Merrell; Review: Very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Drainmaker III Trail Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Confortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merrell Men's Polarand Rove Waterproof Winter Boot; Brand: Merrell; Review: In winter shoes , must consider 1 size more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Caterpillar Men's Flex Comp Toe Work Athletic Oxford; Brand: ; Review: My feet are happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Chillz Travel Mug - Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler Bundle With Bonus Straw and Lid - 30 oz; Brand: The Classic Kitchen; Review: very similar / identical to the other well known brand. works great and keeps liquids hot or cold for an extended period of time. one small detail the lid does not close, that is there is no way to prevent spills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beer Can Foam Coolers, Indestructable Insulators for Cans, Extra Thick Old School 6 Pack of Assorted Solid Colors, Blue,; Brand: Winking Owl; Review: Colors are bright and solid around the whole holder. Foam is firm enough to be durable but flexible enough to handle easily. Keeps the canned or bottled beverage cool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Handle And Slide Lock Lid For Yeti Rambler Tumbler 30 Ounce – Also Fits The Berg – RTIC Ozark Trail; Brand: The Berg; Review: Everyone at the office is jealous of my handle and lid solution! Handle is easy to grab and the lib fits very well and provides a nearly leak proof solution. Nearly being the key, do NOT use this lid in your backpack and expect dryness. This lid is for the quick tip over event where you can bring the cup back to vertical in a semi quick fashion. Works as intended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Basics Professional Grade 48 Blade Meat Tenderizer Tool / Tenderizes Meat, Poultry and Fish; Brand: F&W; Review: Works great! No need to spend more for a device like this, this one works well. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach (48465) Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Capacity & Internal Storage Coffee Pot, Brewstation, Black & Stainless; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It is a good coffee maker.. Kind of bulky so if you ha e limited counter space this may not be the one for you. There are many steps getting the perfect cup, the well for the water is below so you have to remove the top to put the water in. But it works and it makes a decent cup of coffee. I make just enough for me to fill my travel cup and I don't have to worry about wasting the rest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: IWFYAN Compatible Dual Converter Headphone Earphone Adapter Accessories Cable Splitter Replacement for phone X 10 8/8Plus/ 7/ 7Plus; Brand: IWFYAN; Review: This is my every day carry, fairly light use and no issues yet. Really lightweight compared to some previous multitools, lighter than my last pocket knife even.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Synology DiskStation DS213j 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Server; Brand: Synology; Review: 2x 3TB drives in RAID1 mounted as NFS for backup volumes. Sees an average of 60-70MBs writes, perfect for what I needed. DSM has a pretty awesome feature set too, would recommend to anyone that doesnt want to go the homebrew route.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) - White; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Heavier duty than the original Apple cables. Have 2 of these, 1 in the car and 1 extra long at my desk, and they both work perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New Macbook Protective Cover, Spigen [Incredible Shield] New Macbook Skin [Ultra; Brand: Spigen; Review: It is a little hard to install... Almost like window tint. I recommend a bright light, clean surface to work on, and dust free'ish room. Wetness and patience come in handy, plug your ports if you are worried about the solution dripping in the sides. It looks a little crappy after first install, but let it dry for 12-24 hours and it will look great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frost/WHITEMacBook 12 inch Case, Kuzy Rubberized Hard Case for MacBook 12" Model A1534 (Newest; Brand: Kuzy; Review: Mine is soft touch and stays on perfectly, on par with other brands I have used.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Intsun® 5 inch Screen Car Vehicle Rearview Mirror Monitor for DVD/VCR/Car Reverse Camera(DC 12V / PAL / NTSC; Brand: Yangfan; Review: Works! A little dim in the daytime, but overall great for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ABCShopUSA Wireless Earbuds True, 3D Stereo Sound Headphones Touch Control Wireless Sport Earbud, Black; Brand: ABCShopUSA; Review: Stopped charging after a couple months... Plug my phone into either port and the phones says it charging but the amperage must be too low to keep up. If I am using GPS in my car for example the phone will die while plugged into the charger. Attempted different phones and different cables, no luck.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: NCAA Wisconsin Badgers Ultrasoft Blanket; Brand: Logo Brands; Review: very soft; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STIGA Classic Table Tennis Set; Brand: STIGA; Review: thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Northwest Company Officially Licensed NCAA Raschel Throw Blanket, 50" x 60"; Brand: The Northwest Company; Review: very soft; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: jollylife Black Air Hockey Pushers Set of 2 and 4 Red Pucks; Brand: jollylife; Review: thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rome's 1605 Double Pie Iron with Steel and Wood Handles; Brand: Rome Industries; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duracell Durabeam Ultra 1000 Lumens; Brand: Duracell; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amarine-made 12v 20 Amp Waterproof Red LED On/off Boat Marine SPST 3P Rocker Switch with Light - Red LED; Brand: Amarine-made; Review: Very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Rocket Dog Women's Memories Ballet Flat; Brand: Rocket Dog; Review: I wore these as my comfortable party shoes for my wedding day. They were an absolute relief after a day of walking around in high heels. The arch support is non existent though, so if that's a priority for you, look elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Girls Womens Boyfriend Pocket Cardigan Jersey Shrug; Brand: Crazy Girls; Review: Sizes run exceptionally small.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crazy Girls Womens Boyfriend Pocket Cardigan Jersey Shrug; Brand: Crazy Girls; Review: Sizes run exceptionally small.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saucony Women's Ride 8 Running Shoe; Brand: Saucony; Review: I tried these shoes after starting to run on a pair of Brooks Cascadias. These shoes are lighter and more flexible. I really enjoy them and have now purchased my second pair. I have high arches and get shin splints easily. I run about 50 miles a week on these shoes and they hold up well until the padding in the heel starts to shift down and you wear a hole in the fabric. That happened about three months ago and although you can fix it by taking a pen and pulling it back up, you have to do it every three days or so. Eventually that fix doesn't do the trick anymore and you have a giant lump rubbing your Achilles and giving you blisters. Ouch. I also recommend an aftermarket insert if you have high arches because the stock insoles kind of bite. Other than that, they're dependable running shoes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Havaianas Women's Brazil Mix Flip Flop Sandals; Brand: ; Review: Loved my Havaianas since living in Argentina. So glad they're in the US now. Easy to wear and clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Survival Tips eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jon Woodward Page; Review: This gives some food for thought. It doesn't hurt to be prepared and since most of the items mentioned are easily accessible, I will probably keep a safe box.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Harriet Beecher Stowe Page; Review: Classics are a favorite of mine. I have so often heard of Uncle Tom's Cabin, but this is the first time I ever read it Now I understand the little play in King & I about Eliza. It is horrible that slavery ever existed and tore people from their home land into bondage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Nights (Illustrated Edition of the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights, including Aladdin and the Wonderful; Brand: Anonymous; Review: Have known about this book forever but never read it until now. As each story ends, I am anxious to begin the next. Very entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thrill - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucia Jordan Page; Review: Enjoyed every page and am hooked. How can he turn her world upside down and walk away?. Can't wait to see what happens.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Williams; Brand: Visit Amazon's Joy Lincoln Page; Review: Interesting; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Cococare Coconut Oil 100% Pure 4 Oz; Brand: Cococare; Review: This is my new favorite oil! I use this on my skin, mostly my face! I put it on in the morning and my skin stays so smooth and moisturized. I also use it on the bottom is my feet and leave on overnight. It doesn't have any type of smell to me, which is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vakind Pack of 2 Black Fiber Leopard Long Curling Eye Lashes Mascara Eyelash Mascara Set; Brand: Love Alpha; Review: I purchased this instead of another brand going around social media for an outrageous price. I have to say, this stuff works really well. If applied correctly, (which there were no instructions. I previously researched.) there are next to no clumps. My lashes look real when I use this product, and I have gotten several compliments. I would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freeman Facial Charcoal & Black Sugar Polish Mask 6 oz.; Brand: Freeman; Review: I can't say enough about this scrub! I use this in the shower because its nice to get a big glob and work it on to your face. It feels like its heating up on you skin! It feels WONDERFUL! After you rinse it off, your skin feels jelly like.... in a good way! It feels like you went to a spa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Beauty Diary Facial Mask - Caviar Mask (10 Pcs); Brand: My Beauty Diary; Review: I love doing face masks and love all things skincare in general! I enjoyed this mask, as it fell cool on the skin and did not irritate it. This mask fit my face fine. It also has A LOT of serum in it... I actually take the pack before I open it and kind of squeeze down gently almost like you would a tube of toothpaste and and then open and apply mask. It will still be PLENTY moist with serum... (ugh, the word, moist! eek!) What is left in the packet I save and apply to my neck and decollete. You can also transfer the extra to a container and save up for later use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: WAWO 15 Color Professionl Makeup Eyeshadow Camouflage Facial Concealer Neutral Palette; Brand: COKA; Review: This palette was a decent price and I was looking for a few different shades. This palette conceals decently, however, it does somewhat cake up and crease.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: WAWO 15 Color Professionl Makeup Eyeshadow Camouflage Facial Concealer Neutral Palette; Brand: COKA; Review: This palette was a decent price and I was looking for a few different shades. This palette conceals decently, however, it does somewhat cake up and crease.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: WAWO 15 Color Professionl Makeup Eyeshadow Camouflage Facial Concealer Neutral Palette; Brand: COKA; Review: This palette was a decent price and I was looking for a few different shades. This palette conceals decently, however, it does somewhat cake up and crease.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: V Continent Beijing Parkview Wuzhou; City: Beijing; Review: Stayed at this hotel using rewards nights with hotels priority club points and hotel voucher from travel agent. Staff on VIP floor had difficulties comprehending simple questions in english. Had to deal with assistant managers in order to get reservations clarified. Stayed there for eleven nights and staff did not resolve hotel voucher reservation problem until the day of check out. Had to spend several hours of my time requesting the staff to clarify the problem. Same problem and attitude dealing with staff at front desk in the Lobby level. Had difficulty exchanging traveller's cheques or Canadian/american currency at the front desk. Ended up having to walk to nearby bank to exchange travellers cheques. Better to just take out amount needed from ATM machine in the lobby. The hotel was very comfortable otherwise. The rest of the staff in the restaurant, fitness room, pool, housekeeping, concierge provided excellent service. Hotel and rooms very clean. Carpets in the rooms and hallways could use a washing. Approximately 30 minutes outside of downtown core. Cost 35 to 40 RMB to travel by taxi to most places. Book the "Club" rooms. Rate includes breakfast upstairs in the Club Lounge or downstairs restaurant. Club rate also includes cocktails in the afternoon and use of internet services.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quinault Beach Resort and Casino; City: Ocean Shores Washington; Review: This is the second time I have been to this hotel. The first visit was three years ago. The hotel has matured nicely. The service by the staff at the front desk has not changed too much. They were very efficent with the check in but it would have been a more pleasant experience had they been a bit more friendly. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The carpets in the room are starting to show some wear and have a bit of an odor. The sitting single seat sofa is comfortable and provides a special place to view the ocean waves from the room. Again the seat material is showing wear and tear and has a bit of an odor and feels sticky when sat on. Same with the cloth material on the seat covers of the two chairs provided in the room. The meals served at Emily's Restaurant were very good. The view from the restaurant is spectacular. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The presentation of the entrees was great. Some evenings, it took a while for the meals to come out. We ended up eating most of our dinners at Emily's. After trying some meals in town, we definitely preferred the quality of the meals at Emily's. There is a deli by the casino. You can pick up lunch items to go there. (ie- hot dogs, hamburgers, fish and chips and salads). There are complimentary coffees, teas, and soft drinks next to the deli. The Japanese sushi bar was very popular, but the prices were a bit expensive. The water in the swimming pool was very cold. Bring a fold up chair with you. You can carry it to the beach and have a front row seat watching the waves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Ottawa Downtown; City: Ottawa Ontario; Review: Stayed at this Residence Inn based on our previous experience with the Marriott chain and the expected standard of the hotel chain. This may have been the worst of the Marriott hotels we have stayed at with the Marriott chain. The room was dated. The carpet felt sticky if you walked on it with your bare foot. The bottom of my socks were brown from walking on the carpet. The fold out sofa bed had a stain on the undersurface. The King sized bed was lumpy and was not of the same quality of beds in the previous Marriott locations that we have stayed at. The washroom is small and dated. The toilet did not work properly. The airconditioning was very noisy. If you turned the air conditioning off then you would hear the shower and water running in the adjacent rooms. You could also hear the elevator bell ringing inside your bedroom. The staff at the main reception area on the fourth floor were excellent, polite, and helpful. There is a laundry room with several washing machines and dryers. The breakfast station is always busy. On several nights of our stay, the hotel catered to large tour buses. Therefore, the morning breakfasts were extremetly busy. If you did not arrive early, alot the the breakfast items ran out and were not replenished (ie: fresh fruit, yogurt). Other items included in the breakfast (bread, bagel, english muffin, oatmeal, cereal, wafles, juice, milk, scrambled eggs, sausages, hash borwons). The hotel was a 10 minute walk to most attractions in Ottawa (Parliament Building, National Gallery, Royal Canadian Mint, Byward Market). This hotel is connected to the Hotel Indigo via a walkway and shares the pool and Fitness Room with hotel Indigo. The Hotel Indigo appears to have been newly renovated. It is part of the Holiday Inn chain. I would probably recommend staying at the Hotel Indigo in the future. Dinners at the Byward Market were reasonably priced. The Keg was up to par but was extremety busy. The Pasta Market was average with entrees about $15 but the servers were disinterested and appeared tired. Also tried Tucker MarketPlace which is a buffet with a good salad station, individually prepared pasta station and a carving station with beef, and ham. Cab fare from the Ottawa Airport to downtown was about $15. Cab fare to the Via Rail train station was about $7. Would strongly recommend the tour at Rideau Hall, National Art Gallery and the Royal Canadian Mint.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; City: Puako Kohala Coast Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: Stayed at this hotel March 28 - April 4 with 2 adults and 2 children under 12 in an Oceanfront room. Booked package with Westjet Vacation. Checkout time is noon but our flight was at 1030 p.m. therefore I requested a late checkout. The cost was $100 for a late checkout, but was certainly worthwhile, since it allowed you to swim, boogie board and snorkel for one more day. Would recommend this hotel for those who enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday with children in a beautiful tropical location. Arrived very late in the evening, close to 10 pm. The drive from the airport was 30 minutes and was a bit of a spooky drive, with very poor lighting on the highway. There was no assistance in terms of getting our luggage out onto a trolley upon arrival. The lighting was very dimmed throughout the hotel. It was very eerie walking through the poorly lit hallways. The check-in was speedy but certainly lacked the Hawaiian warmness I have encountered in the past at other establishments. A tray of tropical juice was roughly presented onto the checkin counter upon check-in. Was offered a floor on the first floor on the first night. I requested a non-first floor room and was asked to make this request the next morning with the manager. The room indeed had a musty odor and this odor did not dissipate until the next morning. The room's furnishings were dated but in good condition. The beds were comfortable and the washroom was a good size. We were able to move to a second floor room the next day and this room did not have a musty odor. Yes, the walls on the room did have small corners of the wallpaper peeling off. But the room provided a beautiful view of the beach and we could hear the sound of waves and tropical birds with the balcony doors were opened. There is a lounge chair, patio table and two chairs on the balcony. Had breakfast on the balcony one morning. When the patio table was wiped, there was a good layer of dirt on the cloth, suggesting that the table had not been cleaned for a while. The pool is large and has an abundance of lounge chairs. There is no need to reserve one's lounge chair. The beach is a good size with soft white sand. There are many lounge chairs also available for the beach area. Because it was very windy during the week we were at the hotel, the beach umbrellas were not available. There is a smaller, secluded beach accessed via Turtle Point. This beach is a great location for snorkelling. There are lots of turtles, coral, and tropical fishes in this small beach. I would recommend snorkelling in the early morning, when the waves are not as rough. Boogie Boarding is also another favorite activity at the main beach. The gift shop sold the boogie boards for $15, similar to the prices at the stores at Queen's Market. Late afternoon is a good time for boogie boarding,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Honua Kai Resort Spa; City: Lahaina Maui Hawaii; Review: Stayed at this establishment for 8 days in a Studio with Partial OceanView. It was on the second floor and had a partial view of the ocean when sitting at the Lanai. The room, kitchen and washroom were all very spacious and comfortable for a family of 4. The rooms were quiet and the bed was comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped with all the kitchen utensils one might need to make a simple meal (blender, pots/pans, salad spinner, strainer, cutting boards, bread knife, vegetable peeler, etc.). The cost of eating out in Maui is overall costly, so it was handy to have the kitchen. The Aina Deli Market prices appeared a bit steep, with breakfast sandwiches in the $10-$12 range, coffee at $3. The breakfast entrees at Duke's ranged from $9 (fruit platter - consisting of a quarter slice of pineapple,papaya, watermelon and 2 strawberries) to $12 for an omelet. Dinner at Duke's also ranged from $18 to $30 for entrees. The meal was delicious and provided oceanviews. There was a constant daily malodorous smell around the kids pool/water slide area. At first I thought there was a skunk in the area. Occasionally, this odor was present in the hallways. The week we were there, it was overall very windy. It was difficult to sit comfortably in the pool area with the wind blowing so strongly. The northwest part of the island appeared to be the windiest. When we travelled south to Lahaina, the wind did not appear to be an issue. Across the street from Honua Kai, there is a small strip mall with a coffee shop, Subway, and grocery store called The Times Market. The Times Market had very reasonable prices and had a convenient hot food/cold food deli. You could pick up a salad, sandwich, rotisserie chicken, yogurts, juices, fruits. The market also carried boogie boards, sand buckets, beach chairs, snorkels/fins. One family informed me that they rented a boogie board from the beach/towel center at the resort for about $15 for two hours. The boogie boards could be purchased for $11 to $30 dollars at the Times Market. Another convenient strip mall was about 5 minutes from the resort. This strip mall had the Fish Market Cafe and another Japanese Cafe. You could order Mixed Plate entrees at either of these Cafe for ~ $12 (Crab cakes, Mahi Mahi, Dons). Other Budget friendly meals were had at StarNoodle, Aloha Mixed Plate and Penne Pasta. All entrees were under $12 with tasty meals and good portion sizes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn Halifax Downtown; City: Halifax Halifax Region Nova Scotia; Review: Convenient location and within walking distance to the many waterfront locations of downtown Halifax. A bit disappointed when we first arrived at this location with the dirty sidewalks outside of the hotel. Cigarette stubs, paper etc. on the sidewalk outside. Inside of the hotel was clean as were the rooms, but overall dated and tired looking furnishings. Kitchen countertops recently renovated to granite. Bed was comfortable, rooms were quiet. Roof top lounge on 5th floor provided some views of the waterfront. Typical Residence Inn breakfast. Overall good value when booked with AAA rate. Parking stalls are tiny and overall parkade in small and difficult to park vehicles.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Residence Inn by Marriott Moncton; City: Moncton New Brunswick; Review: Fairly new facility. Clean both outside the property and inside the property. Friendly and courteous staff at the front desk and at the morning breakfast dining room. Rooms clean, comfortable and in good shape. Beds comfortable. Quiet overall from indoor and outdoor noise. Keg Restaurant next door. Quick and easy access to the freeway. 40 minute drive to the Hopewell Rocks. Short walk to the riverfront walkway where you can also watch the low and high tides of the Bay of Fundy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort; City: Puako Kohala Coast Island of Hawaii Hawaii; Review: The hotel is on an expansive property. One will never feel crowded when on the premises. It is the budget version of it's sister hotel the Mauna Kea. Pros: 1. Large rooms, patios and washrooms. Quiet rooms. 2. Beautiful white sand beach with turquoise clear warm water. Great for boogie boarding, stand up paddling, swimming and snorkeling. 3. If it is not too windy, there is never a shortage of beach umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach. On a busy day, the beach attendant had 3 rows of beach loungers on the sand with an accompanying beach umbrella. 4. Lovely little cove next to the beach that is great for easy snorkeling, with lots of fish to see. 5. All the staff from the housekeping, the servers, the pool and beach attendants were all genuinely helpful and friendly. Even the front dek was helpful and pleasant. 6. Invest in the "Hapuna Splash Pass". The cost is $24/ day and covers the daily cost of nonvalet parking ($15), wifi inernet ($12), 2 free coffees each day at the Hapuna Cafe, unlimited use of the driving range at the Hapuna golf club, 2 hours free tennis rental at the seaside tennis courts at Mauna Kea, and 20% off all the specialty buffets. Also includes two free MaiTais. 7. Hapuna Cafe is a cost effective version for a light breakfast. Hard boiled egss $1, large square of banana cake $3.50, fruit salad, sandwiches, soup, cereal, bread, scones all at a reasonable price. 8. Cold breakfast buffet $19, hot breakfast buffet $25 (inludes breakfast meats, omelet station). equivalent breakfast buffet was $32 at the Mauna Kea. 9. Historical shoreline trail with great ocean views and signs showing the remnants of ancient habitats on the trail. 10. Clean rooms. 11. Partial Ocean view room gave a small view of the ocean along with a lot of the foilage of the property. 12. Sign up for the Star Gazing option on Sunday or Wednesday nights. Cons: 1. Well worn room furniture and carpets. 2. Long walk to the parkade. Building 5 is closest to the parkade. Building 3 is the closest to the water. buiding 4 is behnd buiding 3. 3. Limited dinner options on Sunday to Thursday nights when only the Coastal Grille is open. Entrees in the $30 to $40 range.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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