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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Dalston Hall Hotel; City: Carlisle Cumbria England; Review: We booked on booking.com as needed a local hotel with a family room for a family wedding. Initially room appeared impressive but bathroom needed a refurb & fix of a drippy tap. Very disappointed to be told I could have breakfast at 7 due to early wedding preparation, but on arrival at the restaurant the owner wearing a dressing gown told me no breakfast til 8! The hotel was deserted, hardly any guests. However we were woken early by the sounds of passion from the room above!! Awful! Soundproofing needs attention as could also hear bathroom & TV from room above. We were charged an extra £20 per night to have a kid's z bed. Wasn't apparent til check out. The proprietor hardly seemed interested and didn't ask if we enjoyed the stay. We will leave him to the ghosts. Check out TV show Most Haunted at Dalson Hall, You Tube. Definitely won't go back there for many reasons especially 2 nights b&b at £320 and no breakfast for me on Day 1. Dalston Hall is trying to be something it isn't.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sol a Gogo; City: Saint Hilaire de Riez Vendee Pays de la Loire; Review: Small, but friendly campsite. Direct access to brilliant patrolled sandy beach. Campsite shop small but sells essentials such as milk, croissants, bread and of course Roast Chicken and excellent Pizza. All staff extremely helpful, multi-lingual and friendly. Stayed with Eurocamp whose reps were experienced and very positive (thanks Nigel & Jules). Stay enhanced by bicycles as shops about 1K away, thoroughly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Hotel De France; City: Chinon Indre et Loire Centre Val de Loire; Review: Excellent location in heart of medieval Chinon. Outside square shared with 3 other establishments serving food & small eats. Booked family room which was modern, well equipped with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave & electric rings. Situated only 50m from the elevator to the Castle. Breakfast excellent with large choice of cheeses, eggs, jams, hams, juices and Tarte Tatin. Evening meals not available but adjacent restaurant used to be part of Hotel, now owned separately by family member is worth a visit with good choices & excellent value. Staff friendly & multilingual. Recommend use of Hotel's own secure parking at 10E per day as locally very expensive & payable by the hour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Novotel Ieper Centrum; City: Ieper Ypres West Flanders Province; Review: Stayed for 2 nights in mid August in large room that slept 3 comfortably. Modern bright 4 storey hotel very close to the Grosse Market & only 2 minutes walk to the Menin Gate. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot food & continental pastries.On saturday there were small presents for the smaller children and throughout a Waffle maker, how good is that. Staff were helpful & all spoke good English There is underground parking: charged at 12E per 24hrs. Free WiFi in rooms and TV with BBC 1 & 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: East Sussex National; City: Little Horsted Uckfield East Sussex England; Review: Enjoyable overnight stay in modern bright hotel & spa. Part of 2 Championship Golf courses that were unplayable due to thick frost today. Large bedrooms fully equipped, lovely breakfast and attentive staff. Would definitely recommend and stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge; City: Serengeti National Park; Review: A tented camp in the Central Serengeti. Tents can accommodate 3 adults, with a flushing toilet and "talking" warm/hot shower. Food provided in central tent at a set time; good selection, huge quantities all cooked on site. Breakfast starts at 06:00 with good selection of fruit, bacon/sausages & freshly cooked eggs to order. Camp Fire at nighttime, beers, soda & wines extra (£3 for 500ml local beer). Location superb. Hyenas, Elephant, Jackals all seen at the camp but there is a 24hr sentry Packed lunches available & self selection pick the best option. Staff friendly, welcoming, helpful & eager to help It can get a bit windy at nighttime in the tents. Solar powered lights inside & out, but head torch recommended. The camp is the authentic way of staying in the Serengeti No wifi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kati Kati Tented Camp; City: Serengeti National Park; Review: Fantastic Location, Outstanding Service. Staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful. A tented camp in the Central Serengeti. Tents can accommodate 3 adults, with a flushing toilet and "talking" warm/hot shower. Washing powder and washing lines included! Food provided in central tent at a set time; good selection, huge quantities all cooked on site. Breakfast starts at 06:00 with good selection of fruit, bacon/sausages & freshly cooked eggs to order. Camp Fire at nighttime, beers, soda & wines extra (£3 for 500ml local beer). small tasteful gift stall. Location superb. Hyenas, Elephant, Jackals all seen at the camp but there is a 24hr sentry and early wake up calls too! Packed lunches available & self selection pick, the best option. Staff friendly, welcoming, helpful & eager to help It can get a bit windy at nighttime in the tents. Solar powered lights inside & out, but head torch recommended. The camp is the most authentic way of staying in the Serengeti and is the best experience of the wild. Great advantage for early morning game drives & beating the crowds. Watched the sunrise over the Serengeti having breakfast in teh dark. Unforgettable. No wifi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Tree Hill; City: Bergville Drakensberg Region KwaZulu Natal; Review: Excellent stay in a wonderful family room (Churchills) with panoramic view over Spion Kop from the terrace or plunge pool.Super friendly family run lodge, including various pets.Horse riding, Mountain biking all available.Other guests spoke very highly of the walking safari to the adjacent Spioenkop nature & Rhino reserve. We went on guided tour of Spion Kop Battlefield organised & hosted by Simon Blackburn which was excellent in the afternoon under a setting African Sun. We would thoroughly recommend this lodge & regret only staying two nights; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wippette Little Girls' Faux Fur Animal-Print Jacket; Brand: Wippette; Review: I love this coat. It fits my daughter perfectly. The buttons are quite sturdy as well. We went to a petting zoo and a goat chewed on the button on her coat and it didn't come off.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Kids' Infant Tiny Bear Ii Bunting; Brand: ; Review: I love it. It keeps my sun super warm especially in these super cold conditions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dexter Men's Douglas Steel Toe Work Boot; Brand: Dexter; Review: They are good and last a little while. They are fine for short term like a few weeks. If you are desperate for some cheap steel toe work boots and you need them fast to last you until you can get some more money for a better quality then these are for you. But if you want to wear these long term just expect for them to breakdown in a few weeks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Berne Men's Big & Tall Original Washed Hooded Jacket; Brand: ; Review: My husband loves it. Seems to keep him warm in the elements.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ergodyne N-Ferno 6823 Winter Balaclava Ski Mask, Wind-Resistant Face Mask, Thermal Fleece, Black; Brand: Ergodyne; Review: My husband loves it. He says it keeps his face very warm.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Westbourne Guest House; City: Inverness Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: I highly recommend the place. The hosts are very friendly, common areas are just right: there is a cosy common room with internet access, books, and a small DVD library. Our room was more than we expected: modern en suite with all required amenities, a radio, TV with a DVD player, tea/coffee and most importantly, a very comfortable bed. The location is just superb - on the river Ness, just minutes from downtown. Parking was not a problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sun Gardens Dubrovnik; City: Orasac Dubrovnik Neretva County Dalmatia; Review: I stayed in this newly opened hotel for three days in late July 2009. It felt as if the place was open for years. The views are great, the food was much better than at other Dubrovnik hotels I previously stayed at. The sport centre was still closed but I believe it should open shortly with a kids club. The resort beaches are pebly, but so are most of them in Croatia. I did not view the distance from Dubrovnik old town as a problem - one can get there by boat or a taxi quite quickly. I tried the spa - the treatment was great although the space feels slightly clinical. I highly recommend the place for families with kids. I don't think there is another place like this in Croatia. It is the first season so do not expect everything to be perfect but the rates are now very good value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lainston House Hotel; City: Winchester Hampshire England; Review: 1. We booked our stay through the SLH website. That is when disappointments began a. The emailed invoice did not have the full address of the hotel – how to programme satnav then? Well, go back to the SLH website. b. The post code from the web site lead our TomTom to a place 4.5 miles from the hotel. We had to call the reception twice to find it. c. Check it is only at 3pm (checkout at 11am) – it’s hard to make the most of your weekend this way 2. The building looks ok, except that if you turned off all the lights and broke the windows it would look as if no one lived in it for 200 years – moss on the roof, broken mortar and tiles and discoloured bricks 3. the door bells are actually real proper bells that are so loud they caused my blood pressure to jump every time room service came with food – it is not easy to unwind in such an environment 4. the tv has freeview, no proper satellite – that is hardly a luxury. Moreover, the bathroom has a small tv which has no freeview, just a few terrestrial channels. 5. the coffee set and a kettle are great but annoyingly the closest electrical socket is in the other part of the room. Try finding it out on a Sunday morning after a late Saturday night. 6. the bathroom is large but there is no exhaust fan – how much humidity can those walls take? 7. The bathrobes are great but slippers are not provided 8. There was no mini bar in our room 9. Wireless is free (great) but feels more like a dialup – try booking your next holiday from your hotel room – you will give up 10. try asking the receptionist to give you a local map – you will get hand drawn A5 piece of paper which we found useless (after a 10 minute walk you were ‘outside’ of the map). 11. The walks are the main activity but the paths are poorly marked – the hotel is not trying to sell you exciting things to do (where are horse rides?) 12. The doors are thin – we were woken up at 7am on Sunday morning by a loud family of 4 leaving their room. No signs of ‘be quiet when leaving in the morning’ 13. The gym is very rudimentary – heaviest dumb bells are 8kg (the set had heavier ones but these were removed). There are no weight lifting machines, only a treadmill, rowing and step machines. 14. Food – in general tasty BUT a. Portion sizes were small b. Drinks were ridiculously expensive (£15 for a ‘holy water’ martini) c. Deserts were disappointing – both chocolate and a cheese platter d. A dinner for two (2 aperitifs, 2 glasses of wine, 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 deserts) cost us £200 e. I did not like that we were not presented with a bill after every meal 15. The business centre, or ‘the; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kelvingrove Hotel; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: The hotel is of decent three star quality, run by a lovely family (mother, daughter and grand-daugher). The friendliness of staff and the owners trumped a few forgivable mishaps (the duvets are a bit short and the doors are a bit too thin so you could be woken up by returning guests if they are loud). Great location - walking distance from the Gallery and the University Do not forget to ask for a larger room if you are coming with children.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taj Malabar Resort Spa Cochin; City: Kochi Cochin Ernakulam District Kerala; Review: We will not go there again because: - We left our child with a hotel staff for several hours. Her name was Viva. We later found out that all trainees at the hotel are called Viva. Would you leave your child with a person you did not know the name of? How humiliating is it for a staff to be called a token name? Terrible... - Very expensive internet access, despite 5* room prices - The waterfront of the hotel property is full to rubbish that no one cleans - Checkout experience was very dissapointing (wrong bill that had to be reduced by more than 10%, poorly designed bill layout) On the positive note - the restaurant staff was friendly and knew how to deal with our four year old; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Soma Palmshore Beach Resort; City: Kovalam Thiruvananthapuram District Kerala; Review: On the positive note: - the beach location is fantastic (secluded, clean and beatiful) - the room views are great - free wi-fi that works But - the staff is poorly trained (forgotten wakeup calls, taxi not arranged, no help with luggage, taxi drivers that actually show up are of very poor quality - no English/Hindi) - food is mostly ethnic Indian - there is no bar in the hotel; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Villa Angela; City: Gdansk Pomerania Province Northern Poland; Review: It is the little details that turned me off, so I am not coming back to this place for certain: - in the room: -- thin walls (I could not sleep until 1am because of two chatting ladies next door) -- the minibar is so noisy that I had to switch it off (it was empty anyway) -- the shower cabin has a very uncomfortable shape leaving little room to move around and making it easy to trip -- the bed has pillows that are too thick, there is a water resistant under-sheet which is too small for the size of the mattress making it rather uncomfortable to sleep on - the restaurant: -- in the evening it features rather laud and unpleasant music together with a big screen showing movie clips - you would not want to bring your children for dinner -- in the morning, if you come past 8.30am, very little is left on the buffet. Be prepared to dilute coffee 1:1 with water to make it drinkable. - the wifi -- free and working throughout the building but user experience is not great - one needs to manually switch between networks when moving between floors; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park; City: Nairn Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: 1. No towels or toiletries (here goes your luggage allowance on Easyjet). 2. Cheap slot machines as children's entertainment. 3. Adult supervision required for kid's club for under-8s (no 'me' time) 4. Recycling and non-recycling bins are in opposite sides of the park. No spare bin bags in the caravans 5. Blunt knives, no tea/coffee, you might get salt/paper if you are lucky 6. No fast internet even in the common areas What is great: location, heated pool.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rudy (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Baked (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sneakers (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Strangelove (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bull Durham (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old School (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Major League (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gandhi (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 4 (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 5 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hoosiers (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brewster's Millions (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 9 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: For Love of the Game (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Amigos (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unforgiven (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 61* (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Great Outdoors (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Animal House (1978); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Passenger 57 (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Major League II (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: History of the World: Part 1 (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Platoon (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magnificent Seven (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1920); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Band of Brothers (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clue (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Home-Improvement Boom Is Forecast to Fizzle; Abstract: Home-improvement retailers have proved to be a bright spot during an otherwise underwhelming stretch for retail stocks, but a popular predictor of remodeling spending suggests tougher times ahead.; Category: finance
Title: TobyMac says late son 'had an untamable grand personality,' shares last text exchange; Abstract: TobyMac's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeean, died Wednesday in Nashville. The Christian star released a statement Thursday on the sudden death.; Category: music
Title: I Brushed My Teeth With Charcoal For 7 Days: Here's What My Mouth Looked Like By The End; Abstract: I had heard about how brushing your teeth with activated charcoal is supposed to help whiten and remove stains, so I thought, why not try it?; Category: health
Title: I tried to order everything on Taco Bell's secret menu, and it was a total disaster; Abstract: Taco Bell's secret menu is the stuff of legends, but how real is it, really? Not very, if my experience was any indication.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 4 Things That Happened When I Did 'Legs Up the Wall' Pose at Work Every Day; Abstract: Ditch the coffee break - five minutes of laying on your back can really make a difference.; Category: health
Title: Flavor Flav, You ARE The Father! Paternity Test Confirms Rapper Is Dad Of 2-Month-Old Baby; Abstract: Congratulations!; Category: music
Title: I Gave Up On Love, And It Was One Of The Best Decisions I Ever Made; Abstract: At the end of our date in August 2018, Justin escorted me to my car, where henervously kissed me. When I kissed him back, he cheered, pumping his fists inthe air like he'd won something. I walked from the curb to my car, and when Iturned around, he was watching me, beaming."I just want to make sure you get to your car safely," he said, even though Iwas less than a yard away.I slipped into the driver's seat, thrilled that our second date had gone...; Category: lifestyle
Title: The CEO taking on the gun lobby; Abstract: Ed Stack didn't set out to be an activist. The chief executive of Dick's Sporting Goods, Mr. Stack spent his career selling fishing rods, camping gear and athletic equipment at big-box stores around the country. Dick's was founded by Mr. Stack's father in upstate New York. As a young man, Mr. Stack worked for the family business. But he didn't enjoy the experience. His father was a divisive boss who couldn't manage a supply chain, and was...; Category: finance
Title: 'I feel bad that I left': John Kelly warned Trump he would be impeached; Abstract: John Kelly warned President Trump that hiring a "yes man" to succeed him as White House chief of staff would lead to impeachment and, in hindsight, regrets his decision to resign.; Category: news
Title: Amazon's $1.5 million political gambit backfires in Seattle City Council election; Abstract: Amazon's $1.5 million political gambit backfires in Seattle City Council election; Category: finance
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Smucker's Squeeze Reduced Sugar Strawberry Fruit Spread, 17.4 Oz; Brand: Smucker's; Review: This product has a very odd texture which makes it clear it is not a jam. I like that it is reduced sugar, but I am not sure what else is in there. Not a fan. Doesn't taste great, and the squeezable dispenser does not work the way I had hoped at all. Won't be buying this again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper, 6 Mega Rolls Packaging May Vary; Brand: Charmin; Review: This is not the same Charmin Ultra Strong you get in a store (i.e. Target, where I usually buy it). It is thinner, and not strong at all. I suspect it may be a knock off. I ordered it twice to verify my suspicions, and it was the same cheap stuff both times. Looks like Charmin on the outside, definitely not Charmin on the inside. DO NOT BUY.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: got milk? Crunchy Fudge Filled Cookies, 11.9 Ounce; Brand: Got Milk?; Review: Decent cookie--quite nice, actually. This is an Americanized take on a classic Italian cookie, and it works well. Tastes like a Chips Ahoy chocolate chip cookie though--no delicate flavors here. Also, I only paid $3.60 for them when I bought them. The price seems to have gone up significantly since then, and I would not buy them at the new price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NATIONAL Brown Board Cover Steno Notebook, Gregg, Green Paper, 6" x 9", 80 Sheets (36746); Brand: National; Review: These are a great value and well made. I use them in session all the time. My go-to notepad.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Near East Whole Grain Blends, Roasted Pecan & Garlic, with Brown Rice and Bulgur, 5.4oz Box; Brand: Quaker; Review: Not a fan. VERY strong synthetic garlic flavor is neither pleasant nor appetizing. Will not buy this again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eveready Gold AA Alkaline Batteries, 36 Count; Brand: Eveready; Review: Terrible batteries. I put 4 Duracells or Energizers in my low-voltage LED lantern and they will give me 15+ hours of reading time. 4 of these give me about 2 hours. Absolute garbage. Lesson learned: Duracell or Energizers. Everything else sucks (and yes, I've tried Costco and Rayovac--they all stink compared to the big 2).; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Folgers Maryland Club Butter, Nut Coffee, 31.1 Ounce; Brand: Folgers; Review: Entirely unremarkable coffee. A few reviews here had suggested this was a very strong coffee--not the case. Just average coffee. Not significantly better than regular Folgers (slightly though). It is just ...coffee. For the $8.22 I paid for it a few weeks ago, it was a very good value. Today, it is $13.07, which is totally overpriced for this relatively mediocre coffee. Amazon is clearly trying to fool me into repurchasing a consumable I have bought in the past. If I had not been paying attention to the price, I might have bought it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maxwell House Original Blend Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 30.6 Ounce Canister; Brand: MAXWELL HOUSE; Review: This was surprisingly drinkable. I am not sure what prompted me to order this,--perhaps the low sale price, but I am surprised I did. I am a bit of a coffee snob, and this was unremarkable, but actually pretty decent. Just normal, mediocre coffee, but for literally 1/10 the price of good coffee--so, worth it overall. When it is gone, I'll go back to my organic Guatemalan Four Estates stuff. ;); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tide to go Instant Stain Remover 1ct; Brand: Tide; Review: I wish it actually worked. :( This is only effective for things that are fresh (i.e. within 10 min) and not oil-based. You know, the same things you can just scrub out with regular soap and water. I bought this hoping it would provide a good way to treat stains on the go, making them easy to wash out when the item went in the laundry later. Nope. Worthless--literally does almost nothing. Also, this is the size of a sharpie--very small, and was empty after treating a half dozen stains, none of which it got out. Total waste of money, and I suggest you save yours. If someone discovers a stain remover that actually works,please let me know in the comments--seriously. I need one.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Progresso Rich and Hearty Chicken and Homestyle Noodles Soup, 19 oz; Brand: Progresso; Review: I do not understand how GM/Progresso manages to create this product. Most soups are double the calories (or more) and 1.5x sodium. I have long suspected they must simply be lying about the calories on their soups because, somehow they are incredibly low calorie, yet somehow this can is positively packed with deliciousness. Huge, curly noodles are great, and the flavor is just right. I crumble up a few saltines into this soup and it is delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Method Gel Hand Soap Refill, Sea Minerals, 34 Ounce; Brand: Method; Review: An excellent value. Scent is just okay, not great. What I wanted to order was the Waterfall scent, but it was not in stock. This second choice is definitely second place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MidWest Homes for Pets Dog Crate | iCrate Single Door & Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crates; Brand: MidWest Homes for Pets; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aspen Pet Lebistro Feeder; Brand: Aspen Pet; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship even over holidays; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aspen Pet Lebistro Gravity Waterer; Brand: Petmate; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship even over holidays; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Petlinks Purr-FECT Paws Cat Litter Mat; Brand: Petlinks; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plush Paws Ultra-Luxury Pet Seat Cover, Dog Car Hammock Protector Bench Rear Waterproof; Brand: Plush Paws; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship even over holidays; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coastal Pet Advance Dog Potty Training Bells; Brand: Coastal Pet; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flexi Cat and Small Animal Retractable Cord Leash, Supports up to 18-Pound, 10-Feet Long, One Size; Brand: Flexi; Review: Wonderful! Thank you so much! Item exactly as shown and advertised! Very pleased! Would definitely buy again. Fast ship; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bulova Men's 96B186 Marine Star Watch; Brand: Bulova; Review: I love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Flannel Lined; Brand: ; Review: Great product and fast delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Flannel Lined; Brand: ; Review: Great product and fast delivery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Women's Work N Cushion Walking Shoe; Brand: ; Review: The shoe fit the price well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JBW Men's Multi-Function Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch with Diamonds; Brand: JBW; Review: Very stylish and good looking watch; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulova Men's 98B208 Stainless Steel Automatic Watch With Blue Rubber Band; Brand: Bulova; Review: I only give 3 stars because I had to return it, the second chronograph it wasn't working properly; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Black & Decker SDC850 SpaceMaker 8-Cup Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe; Brand: Black & Decker; Review: I only had one of the problems listed in the other reviews, getting the mounting bracket off the assembly. Did not take long to figure out a easy way to do that. The template worked fine for me and there were 3 different length sets of screws, one of which was just right. I frequently run into folks who do not read directions & I suspect that the issues with the template are from people not reading or not comprehending the directions. Overall, I am pleased with this unit so far.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DeLonghi DTT312 2-Slice Adjustable Toaster; Brand: DeLonghi; Review: My attraction to this toaster was the adjustable width feature & that actually works pretty well. The down side is that this thing doesn't toast evenly . Each side has a band across the middle that gets toasted more than the top or bottom & it tends to burn the edges of the bread in this band. Also, one side is toasted at a much different level than the other side. At this price level, I feel these issues make this toaster unacceptable. On the plus side, it seems well constructed & the exterior stays cool. I would not buy this again!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips POP Container – Airtight Food Storage – 2.1 Qt for Spaghetti and More; Brand: OXO; Review: I made husband happy to have a container that holds the whole bag of flour.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef's Planet Small Glass Cruet 5-ounce; Brand: Chef's Planet; Review: Easy to fill and easy to pour just the amount you need. This smaller size is is perfect for my use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow (Queen); Brand: Original Bamboo; Review: A disappointment. I don't think the stuffing was 'memory' foam and it was under-stuffed for my taste.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Cora Glass Dual Scrub Hub, Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Dispenser works fine. It is a little larger in size than I expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whitmor Garment & Drying Rack; Brand: Whitmor; Review: I needed something to hang my jeans on to dry and this has worked well for me. Wet jeans are heavy so I hang them to balance their weight on the three arms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO 1147100 Good Grips Silicone Cookie Spatula, 4 inches, Gray; Brand: OXO; Review: Nice little spatula. Works well with one egg skillet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - Chrome; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: This is quite handy for small pieces.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-it (10 PACK) skirt hangers with clips wood hangers clothes hangers; Brand: Home-it; Review: These work well for me, the spacing between the clips are just right for my jeans waistbands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: We the Animals; Author: Visit Amazon's Justin Torres Page; Review: Justin Torres' compact book reads like a poem that stays in your heart forever. Each word is a tear that trembles but never falls.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joanna I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem, and Sicily; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Goldstone Page; Review: Reads like a novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Love You, Charlie Freeman: A Novel; Author: Kaitlyn Greenidge; Review: Comparisons are odious, but I couldn't help comparing this book to We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves which has the same plot--a family of humans adopts a chimp to raise alongside its natural children. Fowler's book has all the heart and depth that Charlie Freeman aims for and misses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: America's War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History; Author: Visit Amazon's Andrew J. Bacevich Page; Review: an excellent well written history of our misadventures. Hillary's people should read the book. They won't.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Magician's Assistant CD; Author: Visit Amazon's Ann Patchett Page; Review: Ann Patchett is a reliably warm and thoughtful writer. Her families are, like real families, odd, prickly, warm, loving, absent, yet always with you, funny and heartbreaking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divorced, Beheaded, Survived: A Feminist Reinterpretation Of The Wives Of Henry VIII; Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Lindsey Page; Review: An excellent book. After reading this book, you will not learn about Henry's six wives, but also more about Tudor history. The book is very readable, the style is lucid and elegant. Early Modern English history is very complex. Karen Lindsey does an excellent job of explaining this period. She also gives you a better understanding of the role of women in this era. They were not 21st century women, but they weren't Victorian prudes either. You'll enjoy this book and learn something too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LEGO Movie Emmet Kids Minifigure Light Up Alarm Clock | orange/blue | plastic | 9.5 inches tall; Brand: LEGO; Review: Super cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorbus Shoe Rack Organizer- 20 Pairs, Black; Brand: Sorbus; Review: Works great in my front entry way closet!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fancy-Fix Window Film Non-Adhesive Self Static Cling Privacy Decorative Stained Glass for Living Room,Home,Bathroom,Office(11.4 In. By 59 In); Brand: fancy-fix; Review: Easy to put up. Looks great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KING SIZE SHEETS LUXURY SOFT 100% EGYPTIAN COTTON; Brand: SGI bedding; Review: Pure comfort!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Royal Hotel's 300 Thread Count Twin / Twin-Extra-Long Size Goose Down Alternative Comforter, Overfilled Comforter, Duvet Insert; Brand: Royal Hotel; Review: Love!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Inside Out: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Barry Eisler Page; Review: I am a big fan of Eisler and the John Rain series. Ben is an average protagonist, but still I usually snap up anything this guy writes. What a disappointment! Hard to follow, pages of almost obsessive detail about "government coverups" and "renditions" - hey, I'm as concerned as the next citizen about this, but these novels are supposed to be entertainment, not rants about government control. Give it a pass. I hope the next book is back to John Rain; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Temporary Life: Book One of the My Temporary Life Trilogy; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Crosbie Page; Review: what an incredible book. the writing is superb, the characters well drawn and the duality of the story unique. a boy becomes a troubled youth becomes a true, honorable man. i felt i had a window into that special male bonding ritual that we females dont\cant know about. it kept me reading against my will long into the night. Crosbie captured the spirit of how men lasso their testosterone driven aggression and harness it into love, honor and loyalty. i eagerly await his next book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Cop, Dead Cop: A Novel about the AfterNet; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Petkus Page; Review: wow. this is a gem. an incredible and incredibly well written story and the most original premise ive seen in forever. i loved the relationships and character development. i found myself as i do with all good books expanding on the protagonists actions. miss petkus may we have another?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead (Claire DeWitt Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Gran Page; Review: I can't believe someone so young (well, who looks so young in her picture) could write a book so profound and meaningful to an old lady like me. It's a book about New Orleans, but really about flawed people, flawed times, survival and redemption. I save my reviews for the really best books I've come across and this is one. I want to meet this Sara Gran!! Where did she come from?? Why wasn't this an immediate best seller? I recommend without hesitation; I will think of this book for a long time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Replica; Author: Visit Amazon's Lexi Revellian Page; Review: This is really a 31/2 star effort. Its lite chick lit personified. Once you get past the somewhat absurd "replicated by mistake" the story is sweet and moves quickly. HOWEVER I have to say I read the whole book and wanted to know what happened to the characters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pam of Babylon; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Jenkins Page; Review: I really really wanted to like this book, and honestly I read the whole thing so clearly it held my interestBUT- the story stretched credulity when chapter after chapter reveals new debauched behavior previously unknown to the women in this family. Really? You didn't know your husband was cheating, had been abused, was fighting with his brother, molesting his sister- yet you were close? Ok I forgive even that, as the drama keeps the pages turning- the writing however is stilted and uneven. The typos (usually I can ignore) also made it tough especially when a totally wrong word is in place. But mosly it's the awkward sentence structure and poor flow that disappointed me. The author has promise, she's just not quite there yet.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rosie Project; Author: Visit Amazon's Graeme Simsion Page; Review: Wonderful book, full of little surprises and very we'll written. Protagonist is Aspergers yet you genuinely like and empathize with his struggles; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goldberg Variations: A Story of Three Cousins and a Fortune; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Isaacs Page; Review: It wasn't a book I finished and said, omg that was fabulous, but it did hold my interest and I was surprised and disappointed there wasn't more. Nicely drawn character development; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crime Czar; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Dunbar Page; Review: I downloaded this as a free book so expectations were low- I didn't expect to get a well written thoughtful clever noir thriller with great characterizations and a tight plot line.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trial; Author: Visit Amazon's Clifford Irving Page; Review: I was desperate for a good read, and not a huge fan of courtroom drama. I'm also greatly irked by typos. This book overcomes all its flaws with its captivating characters and well written prose. I'm picky, but I've got a new favorite author fand protagonist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man Up (Patrick Finn Island Thriller) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alex Cay Page; Review: Really a 2.5 book with all the typos - seriously - no editing? Plot line started out fun and clever but deteriorated into such an outlandish tale I almost didn't finish. The author shows promise, though; I'll try him again and see if he gets an editor and works on maturing plot development.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rogue Lawyer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: its unusual for me to stop reading a book once I've started. Unfortunately Rogue Lawyer is one of those exceptions. I keep waiting for those layered, flawed, cherishrd Grisham characters to develop; instead we're given insipid Mickey Spillane dialog from wise cracking bad guys, deadbeat gumshoes and other absurd stereotypes (! beautiful but cold as ice lesbians! heart of gold hookers!). The bad guys are sooo bad, they're kidnappers, drug kingpins, sex slave sellers and serial killers all rolled into one-and as mentioned before story lines only loosely tied together. a waste of money.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forty Thieves; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Perry Page; Review: PLUS poor editing, and I don't mean misspelled words I'm talking run-on sentences, use of the same word in the same sentence, eg "they found themselves the target but it had happened before even recently at a time when they were running when they were the target." Yeah, that bad. Still, an ok storyline, but in my opinion? Perry didn't write this. Just sayin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Key West Luck (Key West Capers) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Laurence Shames Page; Review: I love Shames' books about Key West. Great personalities/characters and easy stories. This one just didn't quite make it. The characters seemed washed out and contrived. The Hot Dog boys were clever and engaging, the rest? Meh. Even Bert wasn't his usual witty self. Come on, Mr Shames, you can do better-and you have....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Angel of Knowlton Park: A Joe Burgess Mystery (Thorndike Large Print Crime Scene); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Flora Page; Review: The writing is superb. I'm a hardcore police procedural fan and this book took me by surprise. thoughtful descriptive prose. A little heavy on the winter weather scenes but overall solid - highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Long Way Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Robin Pilcher Page; Review: I love Penny and her characters--so what happened!?! Sloppy and disjointed, extraneous repetitive romanticized run on sentences. Que horrible! So disappointing. i hope she gets back on track to give us more Inspector Gamache mysteries. if you haven't read 'The Beautiful Mystery,' that is one of her best. Give this one a pass and pray she gets back on track.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Off the Grid (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: Where was typo correction? the usual tight plot lines? This was a tired old plot and you can pick any page - not all name brands get equal footing but they all get played. Don't bother-; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax (The Jonathon Fairfax Books); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Shevlin Page; Review: Just didn't keep my attention - some clever phrasing but I couldn't finish; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: But For The Grace (DC Smith Investigation); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Grainger Page; Review: i love Grainger's thoughtful, intelligent writing. His phrasing, storyline and characters are wonderful. You care aBout DC Smith, and admire his quick brain and tortured soul. A MINOR complaint-some small editing errors. DC would never stand for it. I'm on to the third book in the series; pity there are only six. Mr Grainger please drop everything and write more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TOMY Toys Hide & Squeak Eggs; Brand: TOMY; Review: My daughter is 17 months and LOVES to play with this toy. I am always tripping over, finding, losing, or searching for the effing egg pieces. I'm glad she likes it and it offers great fine motor and hand-eye practice. But the toy itself annoys the crap out of me... even more than another of her toys that randomly starts playing music in the middle of the night when no one has touched it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Toys Little Hands String A Farm; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: I just gave this to my 1 and 1/2 year old daughter yesterday. I showed her how to "sew" on the pieces and she LOVES it. She sat for a long while yesterday and already today stringing the pieces and also playing and talking to them. The pieces themselves are very engaging and she really likes the identifiable farm animals. CONS: After 1 day of use, the paint is already chipping around the edges of the pieces. I have a tile floor, maybe that's partially the cause, but I don't see these staying pristine for very long:( I would DEFINITELY recommend this to a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qwirkle Board Game; Brand: MindWare; Review: It's annoying to try to tally up points. Fun as a mindless game with my kindergartener.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who? Board Game(Discontinued by manufacturer); Brand: Hasbro; Review: The new version is cheap and kind of annoying to open and close. Also, there are only about 5 women to chose from. On the other hand, you can swap out the people for animals or some other pages that you can download from their website, but expect poor image quality and images to choose from.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rubie's Costume Pink Mermaid Child Costume, Toddler; Brand: Rubie's; Review: Meh. Too tall for my 5-year-old.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: I bought these for my daughter when she was a toddler (she's now 6) and they were fine because they offer a nice grip. The thing is that the medium is actually very hard. this means that a child (or adult) must apply a reasonable amount of pressure in order to color with these crayons. The result is that they are not nearly as fun to color with as softer crayola-type crayons. I can tell you that after 6 years, we still have some of these floating around with their tips still intact... Because my daughter never enjoyed using them (and neither did I).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Toys Artist Studio 16 Modeling Clay; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Now sits in a can all smooshed together in my kid's room; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Friends 41104 Pop Star Dressing Room Building Kit; Brand: LEGO; Review: My daughter loves it. Leaves the bits and pieces all over her floor. I end up throwing them out when I step on them. Stepping on lego causes pain that turns me into the Incredible Hulk. HULK ANGRY AT LEGO!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ty Plush - beanie Boo' S - linx; Brand: Ty; Review: My daughter loves these. I hate them; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Imaginext Shark Bite Pirate Ship; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: The ship is super cute and has a lot of schtick that appeals to my son (and me). He plays with this or its pirates just about every day. It was worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Fixer; Author: Visit Amazon's Joseph Finder Page; Review: Not my favorite Finder, but a good read!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train; Author: Visit Amazon's Paula Hawkins Page; Review: I could not put this down. Excellently written, the characters are wicked, sick and ill. I highly Recommend this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flesh and Bone: A Body Farm Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jefferson Bass Page; Review: Great series...can't wait to plow from one to the next.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadline (A Virgil Flowers Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: Can't get enough of John Sandford's novels and his characters....love them!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Weir Page; Review: I am no geek, and I am not into Sci Fi, and I loved every second of this novel. Incredible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simple Genius; Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: This story had twists, turns, depth and historical inferences . I could not put it down. I can't wait to read what happens next to Sean and Michelle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blink: A psychological thriller with a killer twist you'll never forget; Author: Visit Amazon's K. L. Slater Page; Review: Wow. I couldn't put this book down, nor could I have anticipated the ending. Can't wait to read more from the author.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (John Milton) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Dawson Page; Review: I cannot get enough of John Milton, and The Alamo does not disappoint. Except, there isn't another book in this series. I cannot wait!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AN Innocent Client (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: This book was amusing, heart-warming and riveting. I can't wait to purchase the next in this series. Thank you! Great summer read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Antique Brass Rustic Pirate Nautical Sailor Compass Belt; Brand: Belts.com; Review: fits well, heavy duty leather, smart-looking buckle; I am very satisfied; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mio Marino Classic Ratchet Belt - Premium Leather - 1.38 Wide - Adjustable Buckle - Free Gift Box; Brand: ; Review: Probably the sharpest belt I've owned - the best way I have to hold up my pants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockport Men's Rocklake Flat Sandal; Brand: ; Review: This is the third pair I've purchased in five years. A great looking and comfortable sandal. All leather, no metal tacks. Great value. I will purchase them again. My highest recommendation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enimay Black Genuine Leather No Hole Ratchet Belt Formal (Many Styles Available); Brand: Enimay; Review: I love the ratchet belt line and own several. This latest purchase is no exception and the eagle design is very sporty and classy. I am very satisfied with it. Thanks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UNIONBAY Men's Survivor Belted Cargo Short-Reg Big & Tall Sizes; Brand: ; Review: very satisfied; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Low Cut Ankle No Show Casual Cotton Socks Unisex 6-Pack; Brand: FORMEU; Review: these socks are very comfortable. they fit exactly right and are not too tight around my ankles. This is why I purchased them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Wicker Park (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love and Other Drugs (2010); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Place Beyond the Pines, The (2012); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Manchester by the Sea (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Words, The (2012); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fracture (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Side Effects (2013); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gone Girl (2014); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Nightcrawler (2014); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Prisoners (2013); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone Baby Gone (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Gangster (2007); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Black Mass (2015); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Public Enemies (2009); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Town, The (2010); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grand Budapest Hotel, The (2014); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Hell or High Water (2016); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whiplash (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interstellar (2014); Genres: Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight; Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Nocturnal Animals; Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sicario (2015); Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Arrival (2016); Genres: Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Spotlight (2015); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dark Knight Rises, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shutter Island (2010); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonrise Kingdom (2012); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: The Lobster (2015); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Get Out (2017); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lion (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Revenant (2015); Genres: Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slumdog Millionaire (2008); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Others, The (2001); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Italian Job, The (2003); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Swan (2010); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: (500) Days of Summer (2009); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Into the Wild (2007); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Notebook, The (2004); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The (2011); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Battle Royale (Batoru rowaiaru) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pride & Prejudice (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 127 Hours (2010); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dallas Buyers Club (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moneyball (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pineapple Express (2008); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darjeeling Limited, The (2007); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Time (2013); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: I Love You, Man (2009); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridesmaids (2011); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boyhood (2014); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Room (2015); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: School of Rock (2003); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Intouchables (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Superbad (2007); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver Linings Playbook (2012); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Family Man, The (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Planner, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Vow, The (2012); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Her (2013); Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Juno (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Short, The (2015); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Life of Pi (2012); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Great Gatsby, The (2013); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blind Side, The (2009); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exorcist, The (1973); Genres: Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flight (2012); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Step Brothers (2008); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: La La Land (2016); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fargo (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Devil Wears Prada, The (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nutty Professor, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sixteen Candles (1984); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: P.S. I Love You (2007); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: She's the Man (2006); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avatar (2009); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Passengers (2016); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars (2014); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Brokeback Mountain (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl on the Train (2016); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Wolf of Wall Street, The (2013); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Captain Fantastic (2016); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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movielens
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Apple iPad (first generation) MB292LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi); Brand: Apple; Review: The 1st generation iPad is a great product. My family loves it for gaming, reading, surfing, and various other uses. For the price this is a wonderful transition from our laptop. The no camera is not a problem for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Defender Series Case for iPad 2/3/4, Black, Retail Packaging (77-18640)(not compatible with any version of ipad mini/ipad air); Brand: OtterBox; Review: This is great protection for the iPad wonderful product. If I had to buy another for an iPad I would.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iTOMA Alarm Clock Radio with Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speakers,Digital FM Radio,Dual Alarm with Snooze,Auto Dimmer,Cell Phone USB Charging (CKS3501BT); Brand: iTOMA; Review: Works wonderfully with my phone on the blue tooth side. Just as expected.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2-Year Protection Plan plus Accident Protection for Fire Tablet (5th Generation, 2015 release) (delivered via email); Brand: SquareTrade; Review: Should be useful if ever needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TeckNet Laptop Cooling Pad, Portable Ultra-Slim Quiet Laptop Notebook Cooler Cooling Pad Stand with 2 USB Powered; Brand: TeckNet; Review: Works well with my old dell. Helps with adding additional ports since I have limited USB ports.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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amazon_Electronics
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: AmazonBasics 14-Inch Laptop Sleeve - Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I wish there was an extra pocket for laptop charger or any small accessories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: iXCC 3-Ft Tangle-Free Male to Male 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable with Gold Plated Connectors for Apple, Android; Brand: iXCC; Review: It always unscrew itself at the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY USB C Hub in Aluminum with 4 USB 3.0 Ports, Ultra Slim USB C Adapter for Macbook Pro; Brand: AUKEY; Review: The power cable should be longer. Usb ports should have more space between them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6" Laptop / Intel Atom Z3735F/ 2GB Memory / 32GB eMMC Flash Memory / Webcam; Brand: Lenovo; Review: Charger should be USB type-C.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: [Upgraded Version Support UASP] Sabrent Ultra Slim USB 3.0 to 2.5-Inch SATA External Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure [Black] (EC-UK30); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Very good but Still not fit 100% and the drive wiggles inside; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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amazon_Electronics
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mitsubishi WD-65733 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV; Brand: Mitsubishi; Review: This is a great looking set with a fabulous picture. There is NO whine that some people have whined about..... I can't wait to get HD added to my satellite. The only problem was getting it here. I ordered the combo with the base, which also fits the set perfectly and interlocks the two together. Amazon uses a 'white glove' service called Eagle. They don't deliver to my area so they subbed it out to another carrier. None of the companies had my correct telephone number. After sitting for a week in Atlanta, the base finally made the 90 mile trek to my town but they had the wrong phone # so they couldn't get a hold of me and back it went. After multiple phone calls and emails to all three companies. the TV was delivered 3 days later but no 'white glove'. Only one man showed up and he couldn't move it in and inspect it. Back it went.... The next day the delivery finally happened. Be careful with the white glove treatment. They are supposed to unpack and remove all packaging, but the warrantee requires you to package the tv in the original packaging to return it. Rock and hard place problem! The packaging is BIG!!! Summary: We are happy with the tv and the deal we got. Not at all happy with the delivery and the lack of response from ANY of our emails or telephone calls. I don't know that we would do this again with a major appliance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fujifilm Finepix A700 7.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom; Brand: Fujifilm; Review: I purchased the camera over a year ago and have been living (don't ask me why) with dismal battery life problems since day one. You're lucky to get 10 pictures out of the two AA's. I called service and they told me for $25 to $50 they would diagnose the problem and update the camera to fix the battery drain problem, which they know about!!! Why did I wait for the warranty to run out????? Stupid.... It's my last Fuji, I guarantee you that.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SANOXY USB External CD DVD RW Burner Drive For Acer Aspire one; Brand: SANOXY; Review: After reading 23 one star reviews about this piece of junk, there is no way I would buy it, AND since it has been months and months since these reviews were posted, I am no longer sure I trust that Amazon even CARES what they are doing to their loyal customer base! Do you read these, Amazon????; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pink G7 Kids Universal 3D Glasses by Quantum 3D; Brand: Quantum3D; Review: I purchased these glasses for my Mitsubishi 3D DLP TV for my granddaughter. The company said they would work with my TV and were 'universal' to all types of TV's. Unfortunately, I had to completely change the setup on my TV to get them to work. The setup rendered my other 4 adult 3DTV DLP-Link glasses non-working! So I could either use one setup to use the adult glasses or another setup for the kid's glasses! I sent them back and got a kid's set that were DLP-Link compatible and not 'Universal'. All is good now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: C2G 40008 Velocity S/PDIF Digital Audio Coax Cable, Blue (1.5 Feet, 0.45 Meters); Brand: C2G; Review: I bought these trying to find out why my headsets wouldn't work and thought that a better quality of cables might solve the problem. It didn't and I guess I wasted my money but it isn't the fault of the cables. They seem well made but probably are no better than any other brand.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chester Creek Technologies Ctmo One-button Optical Tiny Mouse; Brand: Chester Creek; Review: We use several programs for kids on our computer and with a normal mouse, the grand daughter was forever hitting the right click and screwing things up. This mouse has ONLY the left click! A great idea and it works quite well. I only wish it were wireless.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EVGA nVidia GeForce 9800GT 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card 01G-P3-N988-TR; Brand: EVGA; Review: I bought this video card when the old one took a crap. It plugged right in and went to work without a problem. It works very well for moderately intensive games. It's not a barn burner but that's not what I needed anyway.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coolerguys Dual USB Fans (Dual 50mm); Brand: Coolerguys; Review: I bought these fans to mount in the back of my entertainment center to remove some of the built up heat from my Playstation. They plug into a USB port and run silently. The only drawback is that one side does not have any cage so you can stick your finger in there if you are careless. Not a big problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LG Electronics GH24NS90 24 X SATA Super Multi DVD+/-RW Internal CD DVD burner Drive - Bulk without Software; Brand: LG; Review: I bought this to replace a dead drive. It went in easily and worked perfectly at the push of the power button. No problems and no complaints. It does what it's supposed to do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ViewHD SPDIF Optical / Coaxial Stereo Digital to Analog Stereo Audio Converter Support Simultaneous 3.5mm Headphone; Brand: ViewHD; Review: I have Sennheiser wireless head sets for my TV's and these plug into the audio out jacks. Unfortunately, on my latest TV, there is only a digital signal output so I needed this little baby to convert the digital to analog. It works great but it appears that it won't process Dolby 5.1 so I have to set up my DVD player to avoid 5.1. Other than that, it works great for regular TV broadcasts.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SainSonic SSZ-200DLW 3D Active Rechargeable Shutter Glasses for DLP-Link Projector, White; Brand: SainSonic; Review: These active glasses work very well with my Mitsubishi DLP TV. No setup needed and turn off the DLP Link. You don't need it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 256MB SDRAM PC100 LAPTOP Memory Module (144-pin SODIMM, 100MHz) Genuine A-Tech Brand; Brand: A-Tech Components; Review: these modules work perfectly and sped up my laptop considerably. I had one of them go bad so I decided to replace them both in my trusty OLD laptop that is monitoring my solar power system. Good product! Great price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" Standing Leather Origami Case (will only fit Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" - 3rd; Brand: Amazon; Review: This case is HARD and really will not provide any protection from falls IMHO. However, it is quite ingenious in its use of magnets to hold the Kindle in place as well as the blue tooth keyboard. It also uses the magnets to fold up into an upright, easily viewed position. I bought a more robust, rubbery case for when my grand daughter wants to play with it but for general household/kitchen use, this case is perfect; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BobjGear Bobj Rugged Case for 3rd Gen Kindle Fire HDX 7 (Not for HD model) Custom Fit; Brand: BobjGear; Review: This very spongy, easy to grip, thick protective case is just what I needed to help protect my new Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. It is very well made and has places to access the on/off and volume buttons. 'Rugged' is a perfect description of this one. Buy it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fire Keyboard; Brand: Amazon; Review: This keyboard is quite small to keep it the same size as the Fire HDX so it can be stored together. It takes some getting used to after using a full size keyboard, but, really, what would you expect? The keys work very well. The keyboard paired quickly and easily to the Kindle and I've had no problems at all other than my fingers not spelling very well!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Red); Brand: Case Logic; Review: This case seems like it will do just what we wanted. Hold the camera and accessories. It has a belt loop to make it more secure against snatch and grab scumbags.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 3 Pcs 40mmx10mm 3P 7 Cutters Computer Chipset Cooling Fan DC 12V; Brand: uxcell; Review: These little babies work very well. They are not the least bit noisy. I've used all three as I have a habit of sticking things in the fans and knocking the blades off. This is the second set I've bought and all have worked perfectly. What a great price. It's all you need for your 3D printer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Electronics
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: The bra makes you look like you have pointed breast. If you are looking for a round smooth look. This is not the bra for you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Playtex Women's Plus Size 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693; Brand: ; Review: The bra makes you look like you have pointed breast. If you are looking for a round smooth look. This is not the bra for you.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Qiyun (TM) Funky Ethnic Tribal Colorful Multiple Chain Bib Choker Statement Collar Necklace; Brand: QIYUN.Z; Review: The only thing I noticed was it can snag your clothing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: African Geometric Print Flared Skirt with Matching Scarf; Brand: African Inspired Fashions; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alilang Tribal Ethnic Colorful Beaded Bib Statement Necklace; Brand: Alilang; Review: Beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: InterDesign Thistle Shower Curtain, Standard - Green; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Get what u pay gor; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Thistle Shower Curtain, Long - Gray and Blue; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Get what u pay gor; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Serta RTA Palisades Collection 78" Sofa in Riverfront Brown; Brand: Serta; Review: Cheap looks much better in person not very comfortable; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Stores Cozy Shag Collection Solid Shag Rug Contemporary Living & Bedroom Soft Shaggy Area Rug,; Brand: Sweet Home Stores; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artscape New Leaf Window Film 24" x 36"; Brand: ARTSCAPE; Review: Little bit difficult to cut but when you're done its absolutely beautiful and it looks like real Stainglass; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SameTech Easy Kitchen Tool Stainless Steel Fruit Pineapple Peeler Corer Slicer Cutter; Brand: SameTech; Review: I love pineapple but we hate peeling it I wish I wouldve had one of these for the last 15 years; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Home_and_Kitchen
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another great dan brown book. Read it in lightening speed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women; Author: Karen Casey; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Read this most days. Inspirational!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistress; Author: James Patterson; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Easy poolside reading! Read it in a day!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1); Author: Kathy Reichs; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Yeah she's a completely different character to that of the tv show, which I love. I much prefer the Tempe of the book, I can really relate! I really enjoyed it and can't wait to start book 2; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom; Author: Miguel Ruiz; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: I really love this practical and simple book on how to live your life with more freedom and joy. I will definitely be recommending this book and buying it for my loved ones; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl with All the Gifts; Author: M.R. Carey; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: From page one this book drew me in! I absolutely loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles; Author: Gabrielle Bernstein; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Amazing book (I listened to the audiobook) I especially like all the included meditations. If would like to learn about self-love and acceptance. This is the book for you. I don't doubt that applying the principals in this book, I will learn how to strengthen my spiritual connection and relationships with myself and others; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail; Author: Cheryl Strayed; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I loved it! It totally resonated with me. Very well written, the type of book that I will read again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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goodreads
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Econo Lodge Somerset; City: Somerset New Jersey; Review: During my stay for a soccer tournament, there were very few cars in the lot. The staff at front desk was helpful. Facilities and room were clean, nothing fancy, but fine. There are a lot of hotels in the area and this was one of the least expensive. Breakfast is basic- bagels, muffins, juice and coffee. I would stay here again for the price and proximity to soccer fields, food, and highway. Very close to highway but not loud. Located a few miles from Rutgers. It's a tad tricky getting out of the hotel- need to go through parking lot next door. Left turns may entail a u-turn but that has more to do with the street layouts, not the hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Circle View Guest Ranch; City: Interior South Dakota; Review: After a LONG drive from Denver, we arrived at this oasis in the Badlands. It was late when we arrived so we explored in the morning. We had a fantastic, filling breakfast with a nice variety of options. The meal was served family style and we were able to meet several nice folks before and during the meal. We were able to interact with owners Phil and Amy Kruse and their children. Amy checked with my sons to make sure they enjoyed breakfast and she offered some different egg options to them. Their young sons took us out to watch them collect the eggs and feed the baby calf before they went to school. The ranch is located just outside the Badlands and it has a great view in all directions. It's off the road and very quiet. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. It was a little tight for our belongings with four people with not a lot of floor space for maneuvering. There was a lot of open space in the house and outside if we were staying longer and wanted to get out of the room. Would highly recommend this option if you are staying in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruby s Inn; City: Missoula Montana; Review: We stayed for one night in Ruby's and had a wonderful experience from our friendly check in process (complete with map highlighting all the places we wanted to visit) to finishing our laundry before we departed. Room was HUGE, quiet, clean with fridge, microwave, hair dryer and coffee maker. Large variety for breakfast with great coffee. Access to fitness room, heated pool with creek and benches in the back. Quick drive to downtown. Would stay here again if we're in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Bear Motel; City: Cody Wyoming; Review: We stayed for one night and enjoyed our large, clean room. It was up a flight of stairs and looked to be fairly new. Room included a microwave and fridge but no hair dryer. Heated pool looked great but we didn't have time to use it. We walked to the rodeo (in between is Old Town) and across the street to eat at Our Place. Great stay. Only complaint is the drape was unhooked so light came in at night. (Easy fix, but too tired to adjust once I noticed it.) The towels were a little sparse, but everything else was fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Anchorage; City: Anchorage Alaska; Review: Hotel is located within walking distance to mall, restaurants, visitors center, and waterfront. Nice, clean lobby. Friendly, helpful staff. There are several places to eat in hotel. Room is large with standard features (iron, blow dryer, coffee). Comfortable bed and sheets. Walls a little thin. Parking and wi-fi cost extra. No shuttle to airport. Apx. $20 cab ride to airport.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Columbus West Hilliard; City: Columbus Ohio; Review: Great convenient location near Expressway with lots of shops and food nearby. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were attractive but renovations didn't include adding a fan in bathroom so it smelled like mildew when the door opened and closed. No closet or ironing board/iron. My biggest gripe was both nights I had a difficult time sleeping due to noise in room above mine. No particularly loud noises, but could hear walking, rolling bags, etc. At 3:30 A.M.. Both nights. Checked with front desk and it was a different guest each night. They offered to switch me to top floor but we couldn't work it out with schedules and housekeeping timeline. Overall, not a bad stay but would highly recommend requesting 3rd floor if you are a light sleeper.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rim Rock Inn; City: Torrey Utah; Review: The folks at check in were helpful and friendly. Some pastries and coffee were offered in the morning. Location has decent views. Rooms were fairly small but were fine. Our bathroom wasn't cleaned properly (lots of hair on the floor) and the AC wasn't great, but overall, a decent place to stay. There are not a lot of options in this area so I would consider staying again if I was in the area. Very close to park and located near the few restaurants and shops in the vicinity.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Stone Inn; City: Moab Utah; Review: Friendly service, walking distance to numerous stores and restaurants and short drive to Canyonland, Arches, and Dead Horse Park. Room is fairly small but had a kitchenette with coffeemaker, fridge, microwave and some dishes. AC worked great. Quiet room even though we were on the main drag. No breakfast. Wifi worked well. Beds were okay, not great. Would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Berkshire Plaza Hotel; City: Pittsfield Massachusetts; Review: We stayed here for three nights and the facilities were lacking. Lobby and rooms were clean, a little dated, plain. The parking deck was the oddest layout and neglected- plants growing, inaccessible doors, spots that were blocked off due to drainage. A little paint and pressure washing would go a long way. Our room was fine- nothing fancy with a few water spots on ceiling. No fan in bath. Tiny pillows. On our last night, it rained a lot and in the middle of the night our ceiling started to leak in two different locations. I put towels on floor and moved the TV so it wouldn't be ruined. When we checked out, they waived our taxes but nothing else since we had free rooms as part of a timeshare presentation. Location was convenient and easily walking distance to downtown sites and restaurants.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Denver Aurora; City: Aurora Colorado; Review: Room was clean, but needed upgrading. Nothing fancy, but was reasonable for the price. Close to eating establishments and other resources. We checked in late and had to wait a while for someone to arrive at the front desk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garrett s Desert Inn; City: Santa Fe New Mexico; Review: A little bit older property, nothing fancy, but the room was huge with a separate vanity area. The location was easily walkable to downtown locations, but quiet and set back from the traffic. A gem in the heart of the city. Reasonably priced, especially given the proximity to shopping, museums and local attractions. Would highly recommend this Inn if you are looking for value and accessible location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge by Wyndham Truth Or Consequences; City: Truth or Consequences Sierra County New Mexic; Review: When we pulled up, there was a sign on the door that they couldn't accommodate more customers since they didn't have enough staff. I was worried that we wouldn't be able to get our room since we'd made a late reservation on our way to the hotel. We were able to check in and get to our room. It was okay- dated, clean, but cheap and safe, convenient location. The road that ran next to our room was a bit louder than I would have anticipated but the fans blocked most of the noise. Nice accommodations for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Inn Conference Center; City: Pueblo Colorado; Review: Checked in late with a last minute reservation. The rooms are a bit odd with an entrance door to the parking lot and another door to the hallway. It took us a little while to figure out how to get into our room since we were trying to enter from the outside exit and the door bolt was in place. The room was a decent size, clean, a bit dated but fine for the money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Budget Inn Artesia; City: Artesia New Mexico; Review: Drive up, old school hotel. Room was okay, fairly dated but bathrooms were nicer. I would expect to normally pay a lot less for this type of accommodation. However, all the hotels in this location are pricey, especially for what you get so you may want to consider staying in another location if that's an option. The hotel is along the main drag so it's convenient, but noisy. Fan in room helped cover up road noise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 20 Simple and Elegant Vestment Patterns: With Complete Instructions for Pattern Making, Sewing, and Professional Finishing; Author: Rev. Cheryl L. Miner; Review: This book is only a little better than an outline, is very repetitious and has some typos. The basic information is accurate but it was a disappointment to an experienced sewer. It does not explain how to keep a stole straight in front when made for and used by a women.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: No Longer at Ease; Author: Visit Amazon's Chinua Achebe Page; Review: Customs and cultural mores of African villages disrupted by Christian missionaries in their zeal to 'enlighten the natives' is difficult reading. With attention one can keep track of the unfamiliar names with consonant rich spelling. It is worthwhile reading in appreciating the seemingly endless cycle with which civilizations are refashioned to supposedly higher levels of beliefs and traditions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques; Author: Peggy Huddleston; Review: This book provides ways for dealing with surgery that are useful and effective, easy to learn. There is a lot of repetition and it could be condensed to good effect. Taking control of how to get through a procedure and learning how to master one's reactions is affirming. Staff at the major hospital I used were familiar with this approach and cooperative, supportive and encouraging. Dealing with and in-control patient is much easier for hospital personnel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing with Joy: 99 Poems; Author: Visit Amazon's Roger Housden Page; Review: Came promptly to me and as a gift to another. Great compilation of poems that pique interest to go further with the authors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Face of Trespass; Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Rendell Page; Review: As ever, a compelling told told by someone in charge of the language and all the bits and pieces of story telling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen; Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher McDougall Page; Review: A lot of hyperbole in this but the story about feet and the industry built on them is quite fascinating. I'd love knowing what's happened the residents of those Copper Canyons and whether they are able to maintain any of the lifestyle they once had. Which I had started earlier with the notion of minimal foot ware.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Borderlines (Joe Gunther Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Archer Mayor Page; Review: Joes usual great delivery of the subject with great characterizations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritual Bath: The First Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Faye Kellerman Page; Review: I particularly liked the development of Jewish rituals/culture with which I was not familiar in a mystery format.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flour, Too: Indispensable Recipes for the Cafe's Most Loved Sweets & Savories; Author: Visit Amazon's Joanne Chang Page; Review: Next to loving to eat there, the cookbook, is a second choice. Its done well enough so you can almost taste the result!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Watchman; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Crais Page; Review: Crackling good write.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Art of Eating; Author: M. F. K. Fisher; Review: Life of a fascinating woman...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: WW II saga; gripping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Anthony; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Genova Page; Review: Anatomy of a disease; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Put on by Cunning / An Unkindness of Ravens (2 books in 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Rendell Page; Review: Rendell writes taut mysteries and this is a real teaser with the endings big surprise. It was hard to put down,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Brilliant Friend (The Neapolitan Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Elena Ferrante Page; Review: The self absorption of the main character served as a mirror to so much human experience in growing up - at least mine. Really good book. I'm starting the second.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HILLBILLY ELEGY- PB; Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Vance Page; Review: Really helps to understand the base of the incumbent prez.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Jeep Wrangler Replacement Turn Signal Light - 1-Pair; Brand: AutoLightsBulbs; Review: Just like the factory lenses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JSP Manufacturing 20 Yellow Fuel Gas Can Jug Vent Cap Compatible Chilton Briggs Rotopax Gott Anchor; Brand: JSP Manufacturing; Review: Turns your new fangled safety cans into the old style ones that work. Great product, buy 50 of them your friends and family will praise you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evapo-Rust ER012 The Original Super Safe Rust Remover, Water-Based, Non-Toxic, Biodegradable, 1 Gallon; Brand: Evapo-Rust; Review: This is an amazing product. A friend showed it to me and I was amazed. It will disolve any rust and leave the steel clean. It also strips all bluing off of guns and leaves bare steel. I have used it hundreds of times to restore hand tools, fishing tackle, hardware, and anything else rusted. I had a crescent wrench that got left outside for several months. It was severely rusted and seized up. After an overnight soak it was 100% usable and showed zero rust and very little wear. One of the few pointers I would give is that the process strips the metal completely bare and you need to either oil it or protect it immediately or else it will start rusting again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACDelco D1954F GM Original Equipment Ebony Door Window Switch; Brand: ACDelco; Review: Exact factory replacement. 2 minutes to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trico 16-B Exact Fit Rear Wiper Blade 16", Pack of 1; Brand: Trico; Review: Perfect replacement. Has lasted well and still works perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort Spa; City: Trou aux Biches; Review: The hotel has far too many rooms and consequently is much too big to give it any real atmosphere. The staff are not unfriendly, but neither are they friendly nor do they go out of their way to please. The breakfasts and lunches are mediocre at best with very little imagination or variety. Dinners are VERY expensive and you would do well to rather visit some of the nearby restaurants outside the resort - (within about a 10 minute drive).; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leeuwenzee Guest House; City: Cape Town Central Western Cape; Review: Leeuwenzee is well positioned in Sea Point. The staff are friendly and helpful. The place is clean. Breakfast was good. A few negatives - No secure parking. Owing to the proximity to High Level Road, some of the rooms get a lot of traffic noise. Lots of stairs to climb.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aha Simon s Town Quayside Hotel; City: Simon s Town Western Cape; Review: A nice hotel in a very quiet town.” The view from our room over the marina was very picturesque. Even tho the wind was howling at one stage, our balcony was totally sheltered. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Ashley. The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Air con wasn't great. TV was limited to only a few channels and the reception on those was not even good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Peermont Walmont at Graceland; City: Secunda Mpumalanga; Review: Our experience up until New Years day was pretty good. The hotel,staff and food all lived up to the expectations of a 4 star hotel. My room was spotless and fully functional, BUT from 31 Dec until the 3rd of January, the wheels came off. The service levels and food quality dropped like an overripe melon. After waiting over 2.5 hours for our lunch to arrive on New Years Day, we eventually gave up and went into town (about 3Km away) to eat. The most bizarre thing is that a lot of the management (including the hotel manager himself) take their annual leave from 01 Jan. This leaves the resort basically rudderless with no-one to complain to! The quality of the food also plummeted, from well above average (and very good value for money) to almost inedible. My advice would be to avoid this resort over the festive season, unless alternative leave arrangements are made with the senior staff. Having said all of this, the staff are very helpful and friendly but I think, just totally overwhelmed and overloaded and unable to cope over this period.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sundown Manor; City: Fresnaye Western Cape; Review: This guesthouse is really spotless. Gary and his staff put in a lot of effort to maximize their guest's experience. Breakfasts are generous and tasty and prices are totally reasonable compared with average. The guesthouse is well positioned in Sea Point and the only negative is that there is no sea view.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: White Retina LCD Touch Screen Digitizer Glass Replacement Full Assembly for iPhone 5S; Brand: Generic; Review: The screen does not work at all. My friend has lots of experience installing iPhone screens and this one is the worst he has ever seen. It installed OK but does not work properly. Sometimes it works fine and others it is blank with just a few pixels showing. I have to keep it on the phone until a better one arrives. Unfortunately, the time to return the screen was past by the time we installed it, so I cannot get my money back. Do NOT buy this screen. There are much better ones out there!!!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garmin Vivoactive HR Screen Protector, IQ Shield Tempered Ballistic Glass Screen Protector for Garmin Vivoactive HR; Brand: IQShield; Review: Both my daughter, an adult, and I have the vivoactive hr, so I bought two of these. It is very easy to install and looks great. The reason for the two stars is they both chipped along the edges. We are not typically hard on watches but this screen protector seems too delicate or brittle. They sent us new protectors and both were chipped shortly after installation. The company refunded the purchase price for one screen protector but not the other. My protector was perfectly centered and I could feel it flush against the edges of the watch face. It still chipped about a month after installation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KIMILAR Screen Protector Compatible Garmin vivoactive HR Tempered Glass Screen; Brand: KIMILAR; Review: I bought a tempered glass screen protector from another company and they chipped. They offer a lifetime warranty, so the sent another one. This one lasted a few weeks but eventually cracked a lot. Their lifetime warranty means one replacement and, then, they are done with you. I installed this screen protector a while ago and it is still going strong. In addition, I believe there were 5 in the package, so I have plenty of backups. I highly recommend this screen protector.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Astro E1 5200mAh Candy bar-Sized Ultra Compact Portable Charger (External Battery Power Bank) with High-Speed Charging PowerIQ Technology; Brand: Anker; Review: I love this charger. It is compact and provides two full charges to my Pixel phone. It charges the phone really quickly. The size is great. It fits nicely in a pocket. I bought the micro USB to USB C connector, so I just use that with this product. No need to carry two cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anker Astro E1 5200mAh Candy bar-Sized Ultra Compact Portable Charger (External Battery Power Bank) with High-Speed Charging PowerIQ Technology; Brand: Anker; Review: I love this charger. It is compact and provides two full charges to my Pixel phone. It charges the phone really quickly. The size is great. It fits nicely in a pocket. I bought the micro USB to USB C connector, so I just use that with this product. No need to carry two cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BellaSous Womens Sexy Ruffle Panties Tanga Dance Bloomers Sissy Booty Shorts; Brand: BellaSous; Review: Awesome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SoJourner Holographic Rave Fanny Pack - Packs for festival women, men | Cute Fashion Waist Bag Belt Bags (Gold; Brand: SoJourner Bags; Review: opening to big pocket is way too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Popana Women’s Tunic Tops for Leggings Short Sleeve Summer Shirt Made in USA; Brand: ; Review: got mealy after 4 washes; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Leggings Depot Capri REG/Plus Women's Buttery Popular Prints BAT2; Brand: ; Review: too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Casual T Shirt Dress for Women Flowy Tunic Dress with Pockets Reg and Plus Size - USA; Brand: Simlu; Review: got mealy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FANCYINN Women Sexy Spaghetti Strap Floral Print Mini Casual Dress; Brand: FANCYINN; Review: too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nihoe Women's Sexy Shiny Metallic Rave Booty Dance Shorts; Brand: Nihoe; Review: too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CowCow Womens Bee Butterflies Butterfly Honeycombs Insect Ladybugs Beetles Leggings, XS-5XL; Brand: CowCow; Review: the material is very strange; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CowCow Womens Bee Honeycombs Honey Insect Honeybee Cap Sleeve Dress, XS-5XL; Brand: CowCow; Review: not the right material for dresses way too heavy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CowCow Womens Flamingo Summer Cotton Racerback Dress; Brand: CowCow; Review: too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: CowCow Women's Stretchy Tights Sharks Hammerhead Sea Animal Leggings, XS-5XL; Brand: CowCow; Review: the material is very strange; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shadow (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The In-Laws (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirited Away (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hulk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 6th Day (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping Beauty: Special Edition (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spawn: The Movie (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angel Sanctuary (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rundown (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chasing Liberty (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rescuers (1977); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The World Is Not Enough (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Torque (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Merlin: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Total Recall (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What a Girl Wants (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Equilibrium (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoldenEye (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holes (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bone Collector (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The American President (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evolution (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollow Man (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Collateral Damage (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serendipity (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mark of Zorro (1920); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Family Man (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cyborg (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park III (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Scorpion King (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titan A.E. (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dances With Wolves: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Medallion (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mission to Mars (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Antitrust (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Space (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deep Impact (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindred: The Embraced: The Complete Vampire Collection (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Haunted Mansion (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8MM (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I.Q. (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Godzilla (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clockstoppers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Take (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof Monk (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Planet (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The One (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Haunting (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tuxedo (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joy Ride (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Not Another Teen Movie (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Brother Bear (Theatrical Widescreen Version) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freaky Friday (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Addams Family (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lake Placid (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Catch That Kid (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All About the Benjamins (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander 4: Endgame (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination 2 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Small Soldiers (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Movie (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 'Burbs (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inspector Gadget (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rocketeer (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coming to America (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dracula 2000 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darkman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High School High (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cell (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bedazzled (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tuck Everlasting (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tank Girl (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rat Race (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Child (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Glimmer Man (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anna and the King (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bulletproof (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Craft (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bloodsport (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Dolittle (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beastmaster (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cats & Dogs (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Road to El Dorado (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weird Science (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What Dreams May Come (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Practical Magic (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dark Crystal (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toy Soldiers (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Event Horizon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kull the Conqueror (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daylight (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Replacements (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The New Guy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Multiplicity (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlotte's Web (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sandlot (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: How the West Was Fun (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Species II (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: War Games (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rookie of the Year (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stuart Little (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladyhawke (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beethoven (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deep Blue Sea (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (Disney) (1973); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Can't Hardly Wait (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sword in the Stone (1963); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabrina: The Teenage Witch (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Monsters (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Transporter (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Aristocats (1970); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Species (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1961); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dune (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Hunter D (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Firestarter (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flight of the Navigator (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain Reaction (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bad Company (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Starfighter (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy at the Gates (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hart's War (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret of N-I-M-H (1982); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Hina Again: The Movie (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: Special Edition (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban Legend (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Bicentennial Man (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fantasia (1940); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firestarter 2: Rekindled (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Major Payne (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Others (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The 10th Kingdom (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Faculty (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hocus Pocus (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vampires (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Becomes Her (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing: The London Assignment (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Pie 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Witches of Eastwick (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Sheep (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dungeons & Dragons (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Arabian Nights (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fighting Temptations (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Record of Lodoss War (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drumline (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Apart (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars Trilogy: Bonus Material (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Outlaws (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Castle (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 13 Going on 30 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Soldiers (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Bug's Life (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soldier (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Odyssey (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Young (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ladykillers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Knight (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boa vs. Python (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Masters of the Universe (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atomic Train (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Destroyer (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Protector (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Order (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Showtime (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rollerball (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Legend: The Director's Cut (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Kings (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Spy (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mists of Avalon (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inu-Yasha (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Time Bandits (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Army of Darkness (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vampires: Los Muertos (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin: Platinum Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kaena: The Prophecy (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inu-Yasha: The Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anastasia (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fly / The Fly 2 (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fox and the Hound (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferngully 2: The Magical Rescue (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ella Enchanted (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zeus and Roxanne (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Kid (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Emperor's New Groove (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guarding Tess (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spy Kids (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Blues (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pete's Dragon (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blank Check (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels in the Outfield (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Medicine Man (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Simply Irresistible (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: It Takes Two (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down Periscope (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rescuers Down Under (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Dogs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Joe Young (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Jane (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antz (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sound of Music (1965); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pushing Tin (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Trouble in Little China (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Giants (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Never Been Kissed (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Package (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jumanji (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Prince of Egypt (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Land Before Time (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wing Commander (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Man (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet Joe Black (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In the Army Now (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumbo (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mulan: Special Edition (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Girl 2 (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Nicky (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: History of the World: Part 1 (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Encino Man (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suburban Commando (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bride of Chucky (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House Arrest (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cannonball Run (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Child's Play 2: Chucky's Back (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Son in Law (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mickey Blue Eyes (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romeo + Juliet (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Virus (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: George of the Jungle (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tron (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Troopers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Street Fighter (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super Mario Bros. (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Animal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Powder (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forces of Nature (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Jam (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Vampire (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Favorite Martian: The Movie (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Beach (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mighty Ducks (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Next Friday (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Me (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (1953); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elvira (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drop Dead Fred (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ernest Goes to Jail (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grumpy Old Men (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trigun (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: See No Evil (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nutty Professor (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Boyfriend's Back (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joe Dirt (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bio-Dome (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flubber (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Boss's Daughter (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Autumn in New York (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride 2 (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Splash: 20th Anniversary Edition (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragnet (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sgt. Bilko (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Six Days (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Galaxy Quest (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Child's Play (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemy Mine (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Castle in the Sky (1986); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New York Minute (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Too (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: America's Sweethearts (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shallow Hal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Analyze That (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Look Who's Talking Now (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Highlander 3: The Final Dimension (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Highlander 2: Renegade Version (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lawnmower Man (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Innerspace (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Dolittle (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hot Chick (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Screamers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lain #1: Navi (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walking with Dinosaurs (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sorority Boys (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dude (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superman III (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bubble Boy (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Corky Romano (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yu Yu Hakusho (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grumpier Old Men (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slayers DVD Collection (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jason X (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hercules (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jury Duty (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Impostor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death Machine (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sphere (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Resurrection: Collector's Edition (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaced Invaders (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cyborg 2 (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Slayers: The Motion Picture (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Evolver (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happy Gilmore (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batteries Not Included (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Animatrix (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Supernova (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Thirteenth Floor (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Goofy Movie (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien 3: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Johnny English (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Children of Dune (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Prince and Me (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Iron Giant: Special Edition (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Chicks (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stephen King's It! (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Secret Garden (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Grapes of Wrath (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escape to Witch Mountain (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Short Circuit 2 (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Balto (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Sematary (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Indian in the Cupboard (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Catwoman (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inu-Yasha: The Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Identity (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stitch! The Movie (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dragonball: The Magic Begins (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien vs. Predator (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taken (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Musketeer (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady: Special Edition (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timecop (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Garfield: The Movie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flatliners (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Returner (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Bitten (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Bardock: The Father of Goku (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Money Pit (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Popeye (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ernest Goes to Camp (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D.A.R.Y.L. (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Science Project (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Running Man (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cursed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Postman (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teen Wolf / Teen Wolf Too (Double Feature) (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Half Baked (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Game (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pacifier (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Abyss (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Man of the House (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boy Scout (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball: Red Ribbon Army Saga (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Frieza (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Fusion (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Babidi (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball: King Piccolo Saga: Part 1 (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Androids (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Perfect Cell (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball: Tournament Saga (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Samurai Jack (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Case Closed: Season 4 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forsaken (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Seventh Sign (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robots (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Return from Witch Mountain (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Full Eclipse (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cloak & Dagger (1984); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Security (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warlock (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cellular (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Armitage III: Poly-Matrix (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Balto 2: Wolf Quest (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wizards (1977); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Slayers Next DVD Collection (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Exit Wounds (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samourais (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nightwalker #1: Midnight Detective (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freddy vs. Jason (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parallel Dual (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dinosaur (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mimic (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Critters 2: The Main Course (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heavyweights (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tommyknockers (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armitage: Dual-Matrix (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Fang (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Angel: Season 2 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nightwalker #2: Eternal Darkness (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien Nation (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Return of Jafar (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jungle 2 Jungle (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kite (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Burn Up W (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sahara (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Cell Games (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camp Nowhere (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Species III (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghosts of Mars (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burn Up Excess: Vol. 1: To Serve and Protect (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn Up Excess: Vol. 2: Crimes and Missed Demeanors (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat: The Movie (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slayers Try DVD Collection (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Replacement Killers (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burn Up Excess: Vol. 3: Under the Gun (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vampire Effect (aka Twins Effect) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Flight of the Phoenix (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burn Up Excess: Vol. 4: The Case of the Black Diamonds (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Generator Gawl (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Appleseed (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saiyuki (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fever Pitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Space Truckers (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slayers: Return (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Metropolis (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ruin Explorers (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cutthroat Island (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raise Your Voice (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Appleseed (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Cinderella Story (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Existenz (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Sonja (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Gender (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Voyager: Season 1 (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 7 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 2 (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 3 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: World Tournament (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 5 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 4 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Undercover Brother (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stargate SG-1: Season 6 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Half (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Ball Z: Majin Buu (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakin' All the Rules (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Keeper of Time (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Farscape: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: XXX: State of the Union (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Flies (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steamboy (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Akira (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anaconda (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lost Universe (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Freejack (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serving Sara (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contact (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Critters (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Hustle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gunslinger Girl (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Fullscreen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Earthsea (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friday After Next (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Friday (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bring It On (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pokemon: The First Movie (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: She's All That (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oh My Goddess! (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ranma 1/2: Big Trouble in Nekonron China (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dragonslayer (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cradle 2 the Grave (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster-in-Law (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate Atlantis: Rising (Pilot Episode) (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Fellow Americans (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Warriors #1: Darkstalker's Revenge: Alpha (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eight Legged Freaks (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Father of the Pride: The Complete Series (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightbreed (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Porco Rosso (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interpreter (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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netflix
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: S4LN WHITE 1/2NM SOLAR NON-FLASHING STEADY-ON LED Marina Dock Barge Boat Safety Beacon Light; Brand: ECO Safety Lights; Review: These are very good in performance. A good value. The only negative is that the battery is not considered usere replacable. But it is ssaid they will have a good life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AP Products 8324 4-Way Plug Guard; Brand: AP Products; Review: A very good product. Not readily available. All of the trailers with a corroded connector dangling and banging about should have one. Every new trailer should incorporate one. Keeps the connector clean and ready for when it is to be used. And USA made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master Lock 470-605DAT Shackle 15/16" Length x 7/16" Inner Width, 2" Body Width, Solid Brass Coupler Lock; Brand: Mini-Mule; Review: Case is solid brass and by appearance and function it seems well enough made. It seems better than a sleazier type I have seen in stores. I do not know if the sliding pin will rust - it does not seem to be stainless steel - I believe there is only a one yr warranty. I put a thin coating of grease on the pin. Of course made in China. I will know for sure in 3-5 yrs..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yuasa YUA1203000 3 Amp Automatic Battery Charger and Maintainer; Brand: Yuasa; Review: It seems good. I mounted it under the seat of my lawnmower. This makes it convenient to keep up a good charge and should extend battery life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOTOPOWER MP00207A 12V 2Amp Smart Automatic Battery Charger Maintainer for Both Lead Acid Batteries and Lithium Ion Batteries; Brand: MOTOPOWER; Review: This is the very minimum charger. It has no status lights other than for it having power. Unless you have other instrumentation you do not know if it is working or not, or where it is on a charge cycle. Clips and all else would seem to be minimum quality. I recommend getting something more upscale at higher cost. For this you just plug it in and hope it is doing what you want and at the correct level. The price is cheap but, I think, without needed features and value.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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amazon_Automotive
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Allsop CD and DVD FastWipes, lint-free wipes for cleaning DVD, CD, PS1, PS2, XBOX & XBOX 360 Discs; Brand: Allsop; Review: Had old movies that we were unable to view because they kept skipping. Gave them a good cleaning and all were view able.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Digital Innovations 60120-00 CleanDr Laser Lens Cleaner; Brand: Digital Innovations; Review: Was able to view a movie DVD that had been skipping on us and after cleaning, we were able to see the entire movie. I like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinyo 1Way VHS #UV-428 Rewinder; Brand: Kinyo; Review: Arrived on schedule with no damage. Well made tool. Right tool at a great price, couldn't ask for anything more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX S3500 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 7x Zoom (Red) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Nikon; Review: We love these cameras. When not in use, store them in a jewelry bag since they are very sensitive to getting "stuff" in the lens and they refuse to open or close. Great pictures, super easy to use. Hope this one stays with us loner than the last one that was stolen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belkin High-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Mobile Hub; Brand: Belkin; Review: Makes a great USB charger hub. Now I don't have charging cords all over my computer desk. Has plenty of power for all our phones and cameras.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logitech Harmony 650 Infrared All in One Remote Control, Universal Remote Logitech, Programmable Remote (Silver); Brand: Logitech; Review: The design of this remote needs to be updated. This is a TV remote with NO "-" key. Don't all TV stations have a "-" number now days?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MEE audio Sport-Fi M6 Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphones with Memory Wire (Purple); Brand: MEE audio; Review: These are great small ear buds. I purchased two pair in white and blue for both of us. Now bike rides have music.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NAXA Electronics Portable MP3/CD Player with Text Display, AM/FM Stereo, USB/SD/MMC Inputs; Brand: Naxa Electronics; Review: Nice little player. Not much column, no skip in USB or SMD, slide mode switch is hard to read. Just OK, not anything extra.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adafruit Trinket - Mini Microcontroller - 5V Logic [ADA1501]; Brand: Adafruit; Review: If I could have had these when I was doing custom apps design I would have owned the world. Easy to program, operates in all kinds of environments and control situations. Just a great little controller. You gotta get a couple of these and try them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laptop Cooling Pad, AVANTEK 15.6''-17'' Laptop Cooler with 2 x 160mm Heavy Duty Fans, Ultra Slim with Adjustable; Brand: AVANTEK; Review: This cooler works perfectly. Wish I could run the fans without the blue leds being turned on. Hope it holds up as some people have had reported short life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TiVo Roamio Pro 3 TB DVR (Old Version) - Digital Video Recorder and Streaming Media Player; Brand: TiVo; Review: We got rid of CenturyLink TV and the never ending price hikes. Every time I turn the TV on, I say Thank You TiVo and you will too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: (2 Pack) Vivitar NB-6L / NB-6LH Batteries for Select Canon PowerShot Cameras; Brand: Vivitar; Review: Really like the idea of not having to have another charger for the car. I charged the two extra batteries and everything worked perfectly. I would most definitely purchase from this seller again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: xmartO Expandable Wireless Security Camera System Outdoor 8CH 960p HD NVR with 4pcs 960p 1.3MP Wireless IP Cameras and 1TB; Brand: xmartO; Review: If I were still designing systems, this would be the one I would be the most proud of. In less time than it takes to read the Users Manual, you can just go "Do It". You don't even need a HDD to get the cameras connected (I used a 20" monitor that was collecting dust in my office). I did purchase a small UPS capable of handling the controller and monitor, more for surge protection than UP backup. Very quickly I found out how responsive their tech support is when I asked about returning a dome camera that apparently wasn't working. Since I hadn't read much past the unpacking directions, I didn't know how to add a dome camera. The bullet cameras had just appeared and were working as I connected them. Changing the order number of the cameras, determining if a camera was really kaput, suggesting placement best suited to camera specs are just a few of the things I got feed back from support. I will be showing my new security system off the next time the Neighbor Watch come around and have already volunteered to help install - setup XmartO systems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sangean PR-D5 Portable Radio with Digital Tuning and RDS (White); Brand: Sangean; Review: I was hoping for a better AM receiver. FM works great. Good sound and easy to listen to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TiVo Remote Control - Universal Replacement for Premiere, Series3, and Series2; Brand: TiVo; Review: NO GUIDE BUTTON! Works on my TV just like the original used to. Wish it had the Guide button; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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amazon_Electronics
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bragg Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar, Raw, 16 Ounce - 1 Pack; Brand: Bragg; Review: I love it! Will continue to purchase by the gallon. Braggs always puts out the best vinegar. Drink it daily.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Better Bowls Sugar Free, Orange Gelatin, 1.4 Ounce (Pack of 6); Brand: Better Bowls; Review: I like the product but will not purchase again due to pricing. Way overpriced! I knew the price when making the purchase but each box only makes 2 cups; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 40% Chocolate Bar Salted Almond and Milk 3 Ounces (Case of 12); Brand: Lily's; Review: Lily's is great. This is really overpriced!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lily's Sweets Chocolate Bar Creamy Milk, 3 oz - Case of 12; Brand: Lily's; Review: Lily's is great. This is really overpriced!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NuNaturals NuStevia Sugar-Free Cocoa Syrup Natural Stevia Sweetener with 0 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Carbs (16 oz); Brand: NuNaturals; Review: Not the best flavor. A bit like medicine but adapted a taste for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food
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Given the interaction history of a user with video games as follows:
Title: Counter-Strike Global Offensive
Title: Dota 2
Title: Bloody Trapland
Title: DiggerOnline
Title: Kung Fury
Title: ComaMortuary
Title: Counter-Strike Source
Title: Magicka Wizard Wars
Title: Archeblade
Title: Counter-Strike
Title: Dethroned!
Title: Heroes & Generals
Title: All Is Dust
Title: Card Hunter
Title: Counter-Strike Condition Zero
Title: Counter-Strike Condition Zero Deleted Scenes
Title: Magic Barrage - Bitferno
Title: Quake Live
Title: Robocraft
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steam
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: YAHTZEE; Brand: Electronic Arts Inc.; Review: This is a fun game, you really can get into playing it. I have always loved the game and am glad I could get it for my Kindle.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jewels; Brand: Mobigloo; Review: This is a game that keeps you on your toes. Buts it is really a good game to play. Enjoy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Solitaire Collection; Brand: Oak Games Ltd; Review: I love these games. There are different one to play in this collection. It is fun to see have many in each one that you can win. Just try them all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Textbook Case (a Lincoln Rhyme story) (Kindle Single) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeffery Deaver Page; Review: I enjoy all of Lincoln Rhyme's story. I hope that everyone who reads this will enjoy it a lot, I know I did.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Triple Threat - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeffery Deaver Page; Review: Was a good book. I read most of Jeffery Deaver work, he makes you feel like you are there and you need to solve all of his books.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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amazon_Kindle_Store
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sunpentown SPT SF-609 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer; Brand: Sunpentown; Review: Hardly works at all. So poor I don't even know what the practical use would even be! even with ice in it...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Triumphant Chef Super Flex Silicone Oven Mitt, Deluxe Quilted Liner, 1 Pair, Canary Yellow, Bonus Sauce Brush; Brand: The Triumphant Chef; Review: love these things, work great....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oil and Vinegar Cruet; Brand: ; Review: Are they pretty? yes, BUT the nozzle does not stay in. Shortly after purchasing its started to slide out on the oil one cause its not tight at all. My wife has to hold it on with her fingers while using. People who don't know spill it everywhere...beware; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Panacea Fireplace Tool Set 5 Piece, Oak Leaf 30", Colonial Brown; Brand: Panacea; Review: EDIT, changing my 5* to a 1* review... I THOUGHT this was a good deal, till 2 weeks after I bought it, the log grabber tool broke clean in half (and only the 2nd time using it) Upon inspecting the break, its obvious this set is made out of the cheapest kind of Chinese 'pot' metal (leftover cheap various metals mixed together, like aluminum, steel, iron, whatever is left) These metals DO NOT bind together, and break very easily. Having found this out, Ive paid attention to the rest of the tools, and noticed that they (specifically the shovel and poker) are showing wear and seem like they might break in the near future. ALSO, the paint that is used on the outside creates toxic fumes when placed into the fire, stinks up the room. I should return this or demand a refund and probably will. I guess this is yet another lesson in 'you get what you pay for' and I should have invested a little more in a quality cast iron kit. This set is fine for decorative purposes only. BUYER BEWARE DO NOT BUY!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: MEECO’S RED DEVIL Firelighting Squares, 144 pieces; Brand: MEECO'S RED DEVIL; Review: These work great, stay lit for around 5-6 minutes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northern Outback SUPERSIZED Firewood Log Carrier 16oz Canvas Wood Tote with BONUS Leather Work Gloves! - Best for Fireplaces; Brand: Crazefoto; Review: Tote is much smaller than I expected, but the quality is good. On a side note, the gloves are really nice and look like they will last a while. EDIT: I lowered my rating to 3 stars because the fabric on the inside is soft and bark/moss/etc sticks to it like velcro. If you use it to carry wood inside your house, it makes a big mess, and I find in most cases its easier and cleaner to carry one log at a time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panacea Products Oak Leaf Log Bin, 1, Brown; Brand: Panacea Products; Review: Flimsy cheap chinese pot metal, but does the job, for now.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Estilo Round Brushed Stainless Steel Step Trash Can 12L / 3.17 GAL - Fingerprint Resistant; Brand: Estilo; Review: Not a bad price for a stainless can, especially compared to plastic ones. Metal seems like it will dent easily though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Sinkware Set, 4 Pieces, Black FG1F91M2BLA; Brand: Rubbermaid; Review: Works great, love the lip thats hangs over the sink.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender, Stainless Steel/Black; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Excellent quality, wife loves it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home-Complete SYNCHKG063658 HC-5100-2 Giant 2 Inch Ice Cube Silicone Tray-Set of 2, Default, Black; Brand: Home-Complete; Review: PERFECT for freezing home made baby food! Each cube is the EXACT quantity of 1 baby food jar. So much better than standard cube trays!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Home_and_Kitchen
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wild Dunes Resort; City: Isle of Palms South Carolina; Review: Though I had never stayed here before I was familiar with Wild Dunes Broadwalk Inn so I had high expectations when booking the reservations. Those expectations were exceeded. Nice job Wild Dunes. Great staff, especially the valet staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Churon Winery; City: Temecula California; Review: The Churon Winery presents a great view from your room, is in a perfect location to visit the other wineries on Rancho California Rd and the price is very reasonable. An added bonus is their wine is very good too. They leave you a bottle in the room each day. The Inn was build at the turn of the century (haha) and could use a little tender loving care and remodeling. But the rooms were clean, the layout nice and bathtub and fireplace spectacular. Breakfast was awesome, staff friendly and if the weather is right you can sit on a patio and enjoy your mimosa while looking over the vineyard, courtyard and watch the hot air balloons take off and land. My Fiancee and I will stay there again the next time we visit Temecula.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Dunes Resort; City: Isle of Palms South Carolina; Review: I was fortunate to get a Wild Dunes rental on short notice over the Memorial holiday weekend. The call center worked with me to find an affordable condo that was available for the time I needed. The condo itself was decorated really cute and stocked with everything necessary for cooking. The condition of the condo was excellent, especially the master bathroom shower. The condo was on the second floor and had a screened in porch overlooking a pool and the intercoastal waterway. We used it every morning for breakfast and every evening to relax with a glass of wine before calling it a night. This trip we didn't need to use any other part of the resort so staying at the condo was perfect. We felt like residents of Isle Of Palms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wild Dunes Resort; City: Isle of Palms South Carolina; Review: I had another opportunity to come to Isle Of Palms for a few days and decided to come back and stay at the Wild Dunes Boardwalk Inn again. From the moment of arriving Monday afternoon to check out Wednesday morning I was greeted with welcoming smiles from every aspect of the staff. Valet drivers, concierge, front desk, restaurant, the person who handed out beach towels, the bartenders at the pavilion, the golf pro at the clubhouse, the tee time starter all were warm and accommodating people. I've stayed at Wild Dunes several times now and I intend to continue to book my stays with them in the future. Only next time I'm going to bring a dozen more golf balls. The course is brutal if you can't hit the ball straight. ;-); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni William Penn Hotel; City: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; Review: My wife and I visited Pittsburgh for the first time and I don't think we could have picked a better location then the Omni William Penn Hotel. The hotels location is perfect for walking to several sections of the city like Point State Park, Market Street and restaurants on Penn Ave. The hotel itself is historic and beautiful and the room was perfectly maintained and elogant. The hotel staff was friendly and the valet service was quick. Lunch at The Tap Room was really nice with a select wine list and I just may have had the best chicken sandwich I've ever had there. All in all a very pleasant stay at the Omni William Penn Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Agape Farm Retreat; City: Paonia Colorado; Review: Come and visit Paonia they said. You'll love the wineries they said. And they were right. But what no one told us was where to stay during our visit. My wife found Agape Farm and Retreat on a Google search along with some of the other places to stay. It took one phone call to the Nancy to discuss availability and Holly was hooked. She hung up the phone and said "that's it...we're staying at Agape." Every detail of the the house and grounds is well thought out and inviting. Multiple areas for guests to spread out, relax and have privacy or congregate for breakfast or just meet for a beverage. The owners hospitality and cooking is amazing and it's obvious she has put her heart and soul into the farm and retreat. Our upstairs bedroom had a mountain view in every direction and one evening when the thunderstorms rolled through we opened the windows and were treated to a spectacular show of wind blowing through the trees and lightening and thunder (at no extra charge). The stay soothed our souls and we will definitely be returning guests to the Agape Farm and Retreat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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hotelrec
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Amflo 12-100E Blue 300 PSI Polyurethane Air Hose 1/4" x 100 1/4" MNPT Swivel Ends Bend Restrictor Fittings; Brand: Amflo; Review: Great for the small things that need to be blown out....works well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drake Off Road 1745D Hose Clamp Pliers Set - 2 Piece; Brand: Drake Off Road; Review: When your dealing with older cars...here's the tool you need. Dang old clamps!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: US Forge Welding Economy Chipping Hammer; Brand: US Forge; Review: A must need for every welding person. Strong!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ideal-Tridon 61001V Crimp Clamp Tool; Brand: Ideal-Tridon; Review: Great tool for my old cars. A must added tool for and diy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lincoln Electric Traditional MIG/Stick Welding Gloves | 14" Lined Leather | Kevlar Stitching | K2979-ALL; Brand: Lincoln Electric; Review: Very well made...a must have for any welder!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet with AntFi X60-2 Wide Shade Range 4/5-9/9-13 with Grinding Feature Extra lens; Brand: Antra; Review: My head feels better now that I don't have to keep snapping it downward to drop the visor...why did I wait so long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MIG TIG Plasma Cutter Arc Welding Cart with Tank Storage; Brand: Generic; Review: Easy to assemble, and holds my welder just fine! Better then I actually expected it to be. Great buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALC Medium Glass Bead Blasting Abrasive - 25 Lbs.; Brand: ALC; Review: What is a sandblasting cabinet without this product. I've use the aggrade from a local store, it works well, but not as well as this stuff. No clogging and easy on material!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hobart 770074 Welding Mig Accessory Nozzle Gel; Brand: Hobart; Review: No welder should be with this product. If you have welded in the past, you know what I'm saying. Sticking to the tip and a pain to clean, not with this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pit Bull TAIM806 New Set Magnets Welder Arc Tig Mig Welding, 4 Piece,Pit Bull,TAIM806" />; Brand: Pit Bull; Review: A must have for any welder. I have used these several times already. Worked excellent for the new quarter panel we installed on my Charger.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line 829 6-1/2-Inch by 2-Inch Masonry Brush; Brand: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line; Review: Quality product that has truly impressed some of my employees!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: COX 41006 Tuck Point 1-Quart Capacity Tube Rotating Cradle Manual Caulk Gun; Brand: COX; Review: OUTSTANDING product and a MUST HAVE for anyone doing brick/stone work. High quality and a great price!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line GB690 12-Inch by 24-Inch Blu-Tip Grout Bag; Brand: MARSHALLTOWN The Premier Line; Review: Very good quality bag. It's lasted much longer and is heavier then the expensive bag I purchased from a Home products brick and mortar store!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bulbrite FCL-30LEX 30-Watt Circline Fluorescent T9 Bulb, 3000-Kelvin, G10q Base, 9-Inch Diameter, Warm White (2 Pack); Brand: Ciata Lighting; Review: Looked at the local big box stores, nothing. Until now! I bought an old "Winged Foot" light that didn't seem to work, maybe because the previous owner couldn't find the exact light he needed. Outstanding!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leviton 80421 3-Gang 2-Toggle 1-Decora/GFCI Device Combination Wallplate, Standard Size, Thermoset, Device Mount, Brown; Brand: Leviton; Review: Perfect addition to any room that already uses the brushed bronze colors. It's actually metal. Great buy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westbrass Touch-Flo Style 6" Pure Water Dispenser, Stainless Steel, D203-NL-20; Brand: Westbrass; Review: I looked everywhere (even with the high dollar company I bought the faucets from) and I couldn't find a copper colored water dispenser. Until now. Outstanding product, color, and seller. Highly recommend this seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: K9Cakery Pet Treat Bag, 100 Bags; Brand: K9Cakery; Review: I use these to package my items from my etsy story, SO cute and a great price. It fits dog bandanas, dog collars and post cards!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Round Nylon Choke Collar in Black 20"; Brand: Coastal Pet; Review: Exactly what we needed. We are currently training our dogs (AKC canine good citizen and beyond) we purchased these nylon collars at the training facility for 3 times the price. I lost one so i purchased this one for soooo much cheaper. Great quality too! Just using this thing once changed my pups behavior. PLEASE PLEASE educate yourself on how to use it if you're using it as a training collar. It also came dislodged but all you do is pull the fabric through the opposite ring!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&H Pet Products Original Pet Cot Elevated Pet Bed; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: Love this cot! SUCH a good price for such a large cot! I originally purchased for my dogs for our camping trip but now it's in the bedroom also! VERY easy to put together and take apart if needed for travel. I have a 100 lb great pyr mix and a 100 lb lab and they both fit very comfortably on the large. We have had it for a few weeks and it still looks brand new.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALL FOR PAWS Chill Out Ice Bandana; Brand: ALL FOR PAWS; Review: Works really well! I chose to purchase these after 2 cooling mats didn't stay cold outside for my dogs. These bandanas kept their necks cold for at least 2 hours in the hot sun camping. I didn't think it would fit my 100 lb great pyr mix and lab after i ordered it but they both have 21 inch necks and it still velcros enough that it stayed on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pet Qwerks Flavorit -Chicken Flavored Nylon Bone for Aggressive Chewers (Made in The USA); Brand: Pet Qwerks; Review: We bought two of these (chicken flavored) a while back after doing research. We have two aggressive chewers (black lab and great pyr/belgian malinois mix) they destroy anything you put in front of them and it gets frustrating. They love these. Keep in mind that at first it's greasy and has a "only dogs love" smell. I put peanut butter in them a few times which is always a winner. Lately they have been picking these out of their toy box to chew on (which reminded me to leave a review) They are able to chisel these without ingesting anything so there are tons of teeth marks but thats about it. Worth a try! I'm also very picky about what i give them. VERY picky. usually i only give them antlers or hard femur bones. I'm buying more very soon but these have lasted a while.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hardys Hotel Singaraja; City: Singaraja Bali; Review: The hotel is super modern for Indonesian standards, and it faces the beach, so we had great sunsets views just from our rooms! However the food served in the restaurant is awful and has to be improved, really poor dishes and there are not many restaurants near the hotel; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Ganesha Hotel; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: The pool area is great, our room was fine too, but ac was leaking like a waterfall making noise and wet flor. Breakfast is not enough to make u full. recepcionists quite slow, overall not too bad but I wouldn't come back for this price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Puspa Ubud; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: Really nice room for what is charged, however there was a terrible mistake with our reservation! It said the name of the hotel was "Zen rooms" but it wasn't, it us "the puspa ubud" So seriously we spent near 2 hours in a taxi around ubud trying to find the hotel. We had the address but it was impossible to find as the name in the reservation wasn't the same in the hotel's sign! Very confusing and stressful. So finally the taxi dropped us in a restaurant nearby where they gave us WiFi and we could find their number online and contact them. Everything else was fine, but I can't rate it good after such a mistake; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gardena Hotel; City: Labuan Bajo Flores East Nusa Tenggara; Review: Rooms and breakfast are quite good for what you pay. Also very Good views from the hotel. the bad part is that you have to walk up hill for 100 meters every time you go to your room and the shower's water was too little; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia Hotel; City: Maumere Flores East Nusa Tenggara; Review: Reading the other reviews i expected something much worse. Maybe it has been renovated recently I don't know. Now It's a nice place, there is a pool area, friendly staff, the room is great too. Is clean, there is Ac, bath tab, TV, WiFi. The food was nothing to complain about. It would stay again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jeepney Hostel and Kite Resort; City: Boracay Malay Aklan Province Panay Island Visayas; Review: The hostel has a great structure, good place to meet people and learn kite surfing. atmosphere and staff are nice, is just 5 minutes from the main beach. I stayed there for 5 nights band I would definitely stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bong Backpackers; City: Seoul; Review: The hostel was very cold, there was no heaters in the room and bathroom. There was no soup in the toilets, it was including free breakfast, but it was actually only bread. Mostiquitos in the room. The location was good; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fleischmann's Instant Dry Yeast 1lb bag; Brand: Fleischmann's; Review: This is great if you make your own pizza crusts and bread like I do. There's no proofing needed, so you just make the dough and wait for it to rise. Much more economical than store bought, too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FruitChia Blueberry - All Natural / Real Fruit & Chia Seed Bar With Omega-3. Gluten-Free, Kosher & Vegan; Brand: ; Review: Not quite as good as the strawberry flavor in my opinion. The blueberry seems a little less moist. Still an excellent and healthy snack though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Body Foods Organic Coconut Oil -- 28 fl oz; Brand: BetterBody Foods; Review: When I received my order, the foil seal was completely cut around the opening, and some of the product had been used. I am horrified that someone would send this out.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Soyatoo Soy Whip Box, 10.14 Ounce; Brand: Soyatoo; Review: When I opened it, it was just a bunch of white chunks in water. I tried to blend it anyway, didn't work.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile Herbal Leaf Tea, 16 Tea Bags (Pack of 6); Brand: Traditional Medicinals; Review: I'm not sure what's up with this tea. It doesn't taste like lemon balm, just has a sort of generic herby taste that isn't really good.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 57" Inch Aluminum Tripod + Tripod Mount for ALL GoPro HERO Cameras + eCostConnection Microfiber Cloth; Brand: eCostConnection; Review: Came with everything that was advertisee anr arrived surprisingly really quick. For the price, its the best deal around!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Floureon Extendable Telescopic Handheld Pole Arm Monopod Black with Tripod Adapter for Gopro HD Hero 3/2/1 Digital Camera; Brand: floureon; Review: Does what it is suppose to at a great price. Arrived sooner than expected and the customer service is really great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hapurs Bluetooth 3.0 Music Receiver, Rechargeable NFC - enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System Speaker Car; Brand: MuMumoto; Review: Arrived way early than the expected delivery date. The design on it is surprisingly great for how the price. When I opened it and tested it out, it was all ready charged and the sound quality is, if not, the same as if I connected my earphones directly to my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dual Headphone Jack Audio + Charge + Call Function, Supports iOS 10.3/11 or later (Silver); Brand: Leantuq; Review: Great little device. Design is real nice and doesn't look or feel cheap. The sound quality when streaming is really good too. Tried it out on my friends toyota corolla.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: egrips HD 4 Piece Clear Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Kit of Grip Stickers for Tablet, Laptop, Remotes,; Brand: egrips; Review: Started peeling off after three days.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Conference Aston Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: Was such a lovely weekend in Birmingham , rooms were lovely , but we wanted to watch rugby and have a drink on sat and were told bar doesn't open until 5/6 o'clock ??? Then told this was a conference centre not a hotel ??; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Westin New York at Times Square; City: New York City New York; Review: Stayed at Westin Hotel Times Square , fantastic staff helpful and polite. Rooms spacious and to a high standard , we were in a delux double room above 17th floor. Bar 10 cosy but shuts way to early , no late night cap. Apparently another bar at the hotel was closed for refurbishment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter Gardens; City: Golf del Sur San Miguel de Abona Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: If you love golf this is the place for you , if you love bowls this is the place for you , if you want to chill and walk around the harbour this is the place for you and finally if you like eating well prepared food this again is the place for you with varied choices from meditarian, eastern and local traditional.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genting Hotel; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: The hotel is in an ideal location central to all shops , bars , arena's etc. Staff at hotel could not do enough for us, the hotel is very modern and clean. Although we did not eat in the evening there , we had breakfast and it was a very high standard of food with amazing choices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Weston super Mare hotel; City: Weston super Mare Somerset England; Review: This hotel is in a Good location , the food was high standard , the room was clean , fresh and aired. The staff very pleasant and at breakfast time very accommodating to customers when breakfast area was over crowded .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Valkyrie Chronicles: Seventy Two Hours - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Erik Schubach Page; Review: I am so happy I received the corrected download because I would've been upset at missing book four. It was worth the wait. "The Uniting" of the previously warring factions to defeat a threat to all worlds. The sense of community developed throughout the races showing peace can happen if you choose it. The constant is always love. I love it and can't wait for the next one. I have actually began reading Norse mythology. If you want or need a good vibe, read this book. Read them all. Thank you to Erik Schubach--; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bayou Bounty: No matter the twists and turns, the trail always leads back to the heart - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B.L. Wilson Page; Review: I have enjoyed every book I've read by B.L. Wilson. This one was spicy. The language matched the characters and the flow of the book. Long "thought" deceased father, and long "thought" deceased daughter-- run into each other after a couple of decades. The father, evil like the devil, makes himself known in the only way he knows how. From drunkard father to millionaire mogul, the estranged father sets out to destroy the only person who knows who and what he is. I've read this book several times and enjoy new revelations of each character with every reading. The fugitive doctor is no pushover. I'd love to read more backstory on all of the characters. But, WE really have to catch that spineless father of Grace--our fearless doctor. Thank you for sharing your stories, please keep them coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Here Take This and Leave Me Alone: A reluctant love story (Summer Reads Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B.L. Wilson Page; Review: Her story telling is smooth. Although her main characters tend to have white collar professions or are police officers, the women still have that "round-the-way-girl" in them. That's a true depiction of the white collar professionals and police officers I've encountered. Real people with real problems. B L Wilson gives you viewpoints to ponder, like how each character in Olivia's family was dealing with their loss. A mother, grandmother and a sister. An aunt who concentrates on the financial aspects of taking in three children before coning to terms with her own loss. That, inadvertently led to her inability to see what the children were going through. Unfortunately it happens too often and no one is ever really prepared. Trust, communication, patience and love. B L Wilson stresses these points (and others) in each of her books. I love reading books by B L Wilson.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belly Fires: Even death can't kill the flames of passion - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's B.L. Wilson Page; Review: How do you get through it? You get into a car and have a car accident almost as bad as the one that just took your wife and child. Only you don't die. You're rescued and taken care by strangers, you recover and after weeks, time to recover...enough. You're thrust back into the limelight and discover your best friend and personal assistant is a buttneck and your new friend was going to run away with your wife. Did I give too much away? I think reading this book is worth the time, it's quick read and time we'll spent. Be sure to read Bayou Bounty, Unfinished Business and Safe Haven. Heck, read them all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prisoner of Love - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Beverly Jenkins Page; Review: A Dear John (Jane?) letter and $200.00. A woman left to fend the winter in a Kansas prairie in the late 1800's all alone. Why men think women are so feeble and feeble-minded has me at a lost. Elizabeth is a prime example of just how strong women are and how women are willing to take unconventional risks to persevere. Marrying a prisoner to save her farm is beyond risky, but the benefits were beyond her wildest dreams. While waiting on the next "Blessings" novel from Beverly Jenkins, I have decided to get as much history on Henry Adams, Kansas as I can. Looks like I'll be reading more than I planned and I'm okay with that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dying for a Living Boxset: Books 1-3 of Dying for a Living series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Kory M. Shrum Page; Review: I was pleasantly surprised when I "extended" my boundaries and chose to read Ms. Shrum's Dyin for a Living series. I read until I couldn't keep my eyes for and started over again the next morning.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jean Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji; City: Savusavu Vanua Levu; Review: This was our first trip to JMC, and we are already planning on coming back next year. Highlights were: 1. Kids club & the nannies. We have two kids (4 & 2) and the pools, activities, water slides, face painting, crab racing etc made for a fantastic holiday for them. 2. Great range of activities for the adults. We went out on the snorkelling trip most days, used the paddle boards and glass bottom kayaks etc. Fantastic family excursion to the private island too. 3. The staff were a delight. Special mention to our nannies, Kesaia and Elani, as well as Riko, Elizabeth, Kele and Gabby in the restaurant. Thanks to Mario for making the girls baskets too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mountain View Chalet at Heidi s; City: Smiggin Holes Perisher Valley Kosciuszko National Par; Review: I stayed at Mountain View with my husband & 2 kids (aged 6 & 4) during the school holidays. The apartment was everything we hoped for. Really comfy beds, across the road from the Smigins chairlifts/travelators which are great for beginners. John was a delight to deal with, and very helpful answering questions etc before we arrived. The onsite property managers helped us get the car out after it got snowed in. The apartment has many 'extras' we didn't expect...little things like gladwrap/foil in the kitchen, a slow cooker, dishwasher tablets, coffee capsules, as well as chocolates and a bottle of wine on arrival! I highly recommend Mountain View as a place to stay on the snow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jean Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji; City: Savusavu Vanua Levu; Review: We have holidayed at JMC several years in a row...and it never disappoints! We love that it is a small resort where you get to know other families and the staff. We have 2 kids (5 & 7) and usually go out on the family snorkelling trip wiht them in the morning, then the kids go off to the kids club after that and we go to the adults pool. Johnny the marine biologist is interesting for both adults and kids. And the restaurant is BYO!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Address Dubai Mall Residences; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids aged 5 & 7) stayed in a 1 bedroom apartment for two nights. We chose the Dubai Mall location given the temperatures mid summer (thinking it would be too hot to make much use of the beach). This turned out to be a great decision. The hotel is attached to the Mall (which has Kidzania, ice skating etc). We arrived at 6.30 in the morning. We were able to use the pool straight away and were able to go straight to our room after that (fantastic after a long haul flight with two kids). The room was a good size. They had put 2 foldout beds in the lounge room for the kids. It was a really good base for 2 days in Dubai.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Le Chatenet; City: Brantome Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: My family (2 adults, 2 children) stayed at Le Chatenet for three nights over the weekend. It was terrific. There was plenty of space for the kids to run around, play, swim etc. Jane was especially helpful (eg booking a taxi to the wedding we were going to, posting postcards, making a reservation for us for dinner the night we arrived etc). Perhaps the only draw back was that the village is about a 10 min walk down to town via a bush track. This is not hard on the way down, but its uphill on the way back. It was a terrific base for our 3 day stay in Brantome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Sarana Nails & Spa; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Sara runs a complete scam. She makes you Venmo her a $20 deposit for appointments. I waited an hour before finally getting up and leaving, they continued to take people with no appointment before me after I said it multiple times. I asked for a refund and she just waved me out and said to request it from her on Venmo. Surprise, never got it. Never going back there, what a waste of my time and money. HORRIBLE service.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dim Sum Garden; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Not good. Got the chicken soup, spicy pork, and fried pork soup dumplings. Virtually no soup in them at all. The fried ones look like they were put in a fryer basket I thought they were garlic knots. The pork is bright pink. Not impressed; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dan Dan; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I expected more. I got the gluten free Dan Dan noodles, spring rolls, and chili wantons. The wantons were soaked in chili oil and it didn't have a lot of flavor. The noodles get an extra star for the gluten free option, but they weren't very good. The sesame paste makes the noodles really mealy. The spring rolls were alright, I threw them in the air fryer when I got them and they came out crispy. Flavor is lacking, though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Olde Bar; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Oysters 10/10. Drink 6/10 (the rose gold). Crab fingers 12/10. Lobster corn dog 4/10 too thick of batter and chewy lobster. Overall 9/10 very good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Was a Sinner; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: We had high hopes, and they were not met. This is probably the worst vegan food I've ever had in my entire life. First of all, the only flavor in anything was just a f*ck ton of salt. The tofu was COVERED in a spicy sauce that's only perk was that you couldn't taste the nasty tofu. The meatballs tasted like dog food. The ricotta was OK, especially because the bread that came with it was very good and toasted nicely. The Mac and cheese had the potential to be really good, but it was ruined by some sort of smokey faux meat that tasted like a burnt mushroom and ruined the overall taste of the Mac and cheese. The drinks smelled and tasted like Urine. Overall not good, would never come back and I do not understand and the hype. You're better off melting some violife on top of a piece of bread and calling it a day. My friend literally said it was the worst $85 we ever spent in our life (she also says "broccoli rabe pretty good"). Side note: if you're planning to sit outside, be prepared for a hot box, even if it's nice and breezy out; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gran Caffe L'Aquila; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Loved this place! I sat at the bar for a drink and ended up ordering the pasta fagioli soup which was very good. We also got an order of the rigatoni pasta and again, it was VERY good. They cook the pasta perfectly and everything had great flavors. The atmosphere is very European, too. Will be back for a full dinner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morimoto; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Wagyu dumplings 10/10 toro tar tar 12/10 wagyu hot stone 9/10. Sushi rolls were okay, they mush the fish up before rolling it which is kind of weird. I prefer chunks. Sashimi - salmon 10/10 yellowtail 5/10 tasted fishy uni 9/10 and octopus was "seasonal" but NOT GOOD very chewy. Overall wouldn't come back And if I did it would be for the appetizers. They also had this annoying phallic light attached to the middle of the table but their plates are circular so there's literally no room if you're trying to share. Honestly I would give it 4 stars if the wait staff wasn't doing the MOST - they came up to us every 5-10 minutes to ask how things were etc which was nice but also too much.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fork; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Fork is nice looking, but the food is pretty bad. We got the focaccia, octopus, and striped bass. The focaccia was dry and the eggplant that comes with it looks like something that came out of my dog's backend. The octopus was surprisingly well-cooked, but the sea bass might have been the worst piece of fish I've ever had. It was hardly cooked, you couldn't even cut it with a knife it was so tough and stringy and the portion size was TINY for $36. Would not come back or recommend it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Izakaya By Yanaga; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place is pretty good for being so new. The atmosphere is very cute, and I'll give a pass on the service for being so new and crowded on one of their first weeks being open. We tried the duck onigiri, which was just ok - very dense. The short rib bao was very good, the Bao was soft and the duck was cooked well with lots of flavor. The mushroom gyoza was probably the most flavorful vegetarian gyoza I've ever had. We also got the toro scallion roll - the way Yanaga does his sushi was interesting, but I don't personally love it. The rolls are thick with a lot of rice and the fish is a little ground up - with that said, the flavor of the roll was a 10/10. We also got the salmon chirashi which had a lot of flavor, but you couldn't so much taste the salmon because there was a lot going on in the dish. The west coast oysters were also flavorful and tender. The disappointing part of the night for me was the soupless ramen. The noodles were cooked well, but the menu doesn't indicate that the Tantan Mazemen ramen is essentially in a thick peanut sauce (it just has "peanuts" tagged on the last part of the description"). There were so many other flavors in the dish that I wish you could taste more of, mostly the meat. It kind of just tasted like noodles with a mealy peanut sauce. Overall, I thought the meal was good and I'd love to come back. Drinks were good too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin House; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This place surprised me - I've ordered sushi here twice and wasn't expecting much, but their fish is good for a Chinese-focused place and their rolls are always fat with fish. Salmon isn't the freshest you could ever get, but it's good. Yellowtail is always good. I also tried their garden salad which is standard, and the wonton soup is also pretty good for being $3. The sushi is a bit pricey but I also get it on Door Dash. Impressed overall and my new go-to for delivery sushi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Figo; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Figo was alright. We went a week before their opening and it took 15 minutes for anyone to come to our table from the time we were seated (almost nobody was there except for staff). They also sat us behind a massive pillar next to a huge window with a nice view of the people eating inside right on the other side of the glass, even though there were nicer seats open. We got the meatballs which were large but very dry. The chicken parm was just OK and we also got the whole chicken dish which was cooked well but the pieces of chicken were massive and way too salty. Drinks were good! Very nice atmosphere outside aside from the table itself.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kensington Quarters; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This might be the best restaurant in Philadelphia. Time after time it is outstanding - the menu is creative, the food is fresh and sustainably sourced, and the staff is awesome. Brunch, happy hour, dinner. You can't go wrong here and it's in a great location. The atmosphere is also amazing and it's often not overly crowded on any given day. A bit pricey, but 100% worth it. This is my go to spot. Oysters are amazing, every dish is creative and delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Ynez; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Got take out here, it was just OK. I got the birria tacos which were dry and the consume lacked flavor and almost tasted burnt (I did get them without cheese, though). The tortillas were dry and flavorless as well which doesn't seem to be traditional with birria. I also got carnitas soft tacos which were just OK, a little less dry though. The star of the show was the pork pozole which is why I gave it 2 stars. I ended up using the broth as consume - the pieces of pork almost all had cartilage in them, which I didn't love.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amada; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: This is my third time at Amada and it trumped the others. The first was good, second not so good, third 15/10 recommend to all friends. Tonight we got espresso martinis at the bar which were DELICIOUS - so flavorful. We also got the albóndigas (always been a favorite), the Serrano ham (delicious, especially with the olive oil added), and last but not least the CHICKEN WINGS were so good we got two orders. The wings literally fall off the bone and the blue cheese crema is DECADENT. They also gave us a free order of the patas bravas which I must say were not good. I've had them before and they've never been good - They're puffy, large cylinders with spicy aioli on top. They were so covered in paprika that they burned on the outside and tasted just like burnt paprika. They're always too "potatoey", though - need more crisp. The first time we went we also got a duck dish which was phenomenal but no longer on the menu. Skip the octopus, it's chewy and over cooked. I think if you know what to order here, you can't go wrong. Overall the vibes were out of this world (I love a dark, quite bar) and the food was all 10/10. Amada really made a comeback with this one, will be back soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: Positano Coast was just OK but I'd come back for certain occasions because the atmosphere is awesome and their brunch seems pretty good. They really give a coastal Italian vibe and the decor is very cool - I'm sure in the warm weather it's even nicer outside. The food was just OK. We got the meatballs which weren't authentic Greek, they were just meatballs smothered in red sauce and looked way different than the pictures posted on here, so maybe it was just an "off" day following the holidays. We also got the artichoke fries which were actually pretty good and an interesting concept I'd never tried before. The baby octopus was just OK, it wasn't super chewy but wasn't cooked perfectly either. The addition of the artichoke was nice because if you had a bite with both it gave the illusion of a softer octopus. The oysters were also just OK - you couldn't choose which oysters you got, but they didn't all taste the same which I thought was a little strange. Pretty briney which I do like. Would give us 2.5 if I could, but I didn't try any major entrees. Wine was good.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hiro Ramen House; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I loved this place. I only got the ramen, but it was awesome. I called for take out and it was ready as soon as I got there. I ordered the Gates of Hell with extra pork and added corn. The broth was thick, rich, and flavorful - not too spicy, but had a little kick to it. The noodles were everything I want in Ramen - thick, wavy, long, and a little chewy. The only thing I didn't love was the pork - you don't get much of it, and it was a little too charred for my taste. Aside from that, I loved it and will definitely be back. Just wish they were on a delivery app as the location is a little difficult to park for pick up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spice C; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I had higher hopes for Spice C, but it wasn't bad. I got the roast duck and wonton noodle soup, which had a good, tingly spice (I got medium) but the broth didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped. The wontons were good, but most of the pieces of duck had large bones so I ended up eating them more like a chicken wing than something incorporated into a soup. The noodles are fresh, but a little limp for my personal taste (I prefer a ramen-style, chewy and wavy noodle). I liked that they add some mushrooms and bok choy into the soup. The pork dumplings were AWESOME - so flavorful, sturdily wrapped, and juicy. The crab Rangoon wasn't great - barely any filling and a little too chewy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook & Master; City: Philadelphia, PA; Review: I'm not sure why people are saying the pizza isn't great - it's some of the best Philly pizza for sure, and they have so much variety. I've also ordered the cauliflower crust and it is WOW. Amazing, you cannot tell a difference aside from the pizza itself being a little smaller (it's only $15/pie, though). Crisp, doesn't taste weird, and delicious. When I went in for dining, We got the octopus which was cooked well, the Caesar salad which was very good, and a sashimi dish that was fresh and delicious. We also got the tavern style pizza with dairy free cheese and it was shockingly amazing. I'm not sure what brand of dairy free cheese they use, buts it's the best DF pie in the city for sure, and the thin crust is awesome. Their cocktails were a little bizarre, but I love the creativity. Will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Cyber Snipa Game Pad V2 Black; Brand: Flexiglow/CyberSnipa; Review: Like many of you, I have been using a regular keyboard for years ever since games required you to use the arrow keys. Playing COD, many people are good just using the keyboard, but I wanted an edge. I got this gamepad after trying the wolf king gamepad. That thing is too big and too many buttons to use. So I returned it and got this one. The best thing about this game pad is there is no software required and Windows recognizes like nothing else. All the buttons are programmable within the game(s). There are 2 side buttons that when pressed have a blue lcd lights shining. These are mainly for show as the ganepad does not have back lit key lighting. The WASD keys are big. The one difference you will notice is that the keys on the keyboard and the buttons on the game pad. Since the the keyboard's keys are all the same size and the game pad have a bigger WASD, you may have to re customize some of the keys within your game...I normally use (when using a keyboard) the c to crouch. I changed that to the X for the gamepad and got used to it very quicky. Another great feature is the wrist pad that is attached. It helps with long sessions of gaming. The only thing bad I can say is that after 3 days the lights started going out on the game pad. Cyber Snipa has a great policy from the date of purchase you have 1 year and they will replace it. I emailed them and they sent me a replacement. The one had the lights working, but then 1 light on the side would not work...No big deal, but I contacted them again and they sent me a new one...The new one had the lights working, but when plugged into the usb and turning on the pc, it would not boot up all the way and I had to unplug the game pad for the pc to boot up and plug in the gamepad back in. That was annoying. So I sent back the 2 I received and kept the original... Pros....best thing ever. Will take about a week to get used to, but then you will not be able to go back to a normal keyboard...Trust me this is a major plus. Great wrist pad Buttons feel natural Cons....Lights may go out If you want the edge and people who used to beat you all the time start to question you and even accuse of you cheating (which I take as a compliment), don't hesitate, get this, you will not be sorry.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xbox 360 Wireless Headset Communicator; Brand: by
Microsoft; Review: If you read most of the negative reviews look at the date. Most of them are from 2006. This is 2009. Yes there are a few from 2009. The thing about the headset is it does work, in fact it works very well. I read a lot or reviews who were stating that they could not get it to sync up and buzzing sounds and drop outs. I can tell you this I do not have any of these issues. Keep in mind it runs on a 2.4 gzh wave the same as oh cordless phones, wireless routers, etc...so people maybe having problems with that. Me I have a wireless network and no home phone, just use cell and this headset works awesome. The mute button works (silver button that just has to be pressed 1 time), I can hear every one and they can hear me. I know that in Left 4 Dead on the wired headset (which I just got my xbox for Christmas of 08) I had to some times have to have the mic litarly in my mouth for me to be heard or speak very loudly. Not the case here. It picks up my voice. Also this is very light weight. You almost forget you have it on. It does have a tendency if it's not on your ear right you can feel it which is why I gave this 4 stars. I would have given it a 4 1/2. This is a 5 star headset. Do yourself a favor, I know it's as much as a game, but it's worth it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Half-Life 1 Anthology - PC; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: I already reviewed this once before, but Amazon for some reason shows that I have not reviewed it. Since I reviewed it so long ago, I am just copy and paste from mfg. This is good if you like half life. I just moved from pc to playing on consoles. From the Manufacturer Half-Life 1 Anthology features four exciting tiles in one great compilation. Titles include Half-Life, Half-Life Blue Shift, Half-Life Opposing Force, and Team Fortress Classic. Half-Life Half-Life features an integrated storyline with stunning visual effects and a huge, sprawling environment filled with aliens determined to hunt you down and kill you. You no longer just point and shoot--Half-Life is a dynamic, plot-driven, complex world where you need to play smart to survive. Monsters have a strong instinct for self-preservation. They will duck, jump, hide behind barriers to avoid gunfire, and even retreat if feeling threatened. Superior AI drives these behaviors and they are different for each species. Plus you can choose from 18 different weapons, ranging from a crowbar to laser-guided rockets. Half-Life Blue Shift In Blue Shift, players are challenged to take on the role of the Black Mesa security guard and explore restricted areas of the mysterious government facility. Blue Shift also contains the Half-Life HD Pack, which automatically upgrades the weapons and characters of all the games in the Half-Life saga with new high-definition content. Half-Life Opposing Force Built upon the amazing technology and with the visceral action of the original, Opposing Force returns you to the Black Mesa Research facility as one of the military specialists sent in to eliminate Gordon Freeman. The new single-player experience included is massive and incredibly challenging. Opposing Force also contains a completely new arsenal of weapons and over 12 new multiplayer maps created by many of the gaming industry's all-star designers. Team Fortress Classic The hugely popular team-based multiplayer game, Team Fortress Classic, runs on top of the Half-Life engine. Product Description This is the must-have collection for those who haven't yet experienced the thrill of Half-Life. Discover the danger and thrills of the entire Half-Life universe with this full suite of games, expansions, mods and more. A variety of real-world, experimental, and alien-world weapons 32 player Internet/LAN support Worldcraft 2.0 beta level editor included; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KontrolFreek Speed Freek Ultra; Brand: KontrolFreek; Review: Having purchased 3 sets of the fps freek, I am sold on Kontrol Freek. Believe it or not their products do work. I really don't play racing games, but with modnation racers coming out for the ps3, I wanted something that would feel right. I downloaded sonic and sega allstar racing to test it out and it just feels right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memory Card for Wii Console 64 MB (1019 Blocks); Brand: by
GEN; Review: This does work, but I sold my wii. It is always nice to have that extra amount of space, even if you will not use it all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rampage Through Time; Brand: Midway; Review: Good game and brought some memories. I was trying to have the whole rampage collection. This does play in the ps3.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo 3DS Screen Protective Filter; Brand: by
Hori; Review: If you do not want scratches and you want the protection of you 3da, then you need these. So easy to put on. Do not hesitate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nintendo Wii U Console - 32GB Black Deluxe Set; Brand: by
Nintendo; Review: Finally Nintendo in HD. This is the first system to include an hdmi cable as part of the bundle. The deluxe bundle has everything you need to play. The deluxe comes with 32 gigs of space, a charging cradle for the game pad, standing brackets for the Wii U (if you choose to set it up this way), Wii sensor bar & the gamepad. First I will say this, the update does take time. DO NOT UNPLUG THE WII U DURING THE UPDATE. Good things come to those who wait, but the update is so worth it. This gives you an update for Netflix, Hulu +, Amazon video, YouTube and the Wii channel so you can play the Wii games. The gamepad is awesome and just feels right. The added screen works awesome for games like Zombi U and Assassins Creed 3 with the map being displayed. No more having to pause to then pull up a map and then you forget where to go. It even comes with a stylus so you can draw on the gamepad or make some notes. I will say if you can get a screen protector. I ordered the Hori Wii U one and will be here soon. Nintendoland...well it is fun, but some of the games you do need more than 1 player to play. But some of the 1 player games really uses the gamepad. Even though the deluxe is 32 gigs and yes you can get the 8 gigs for $50.00 cheaper, keep in mind that the update I mentioned is a 5 gig update, which means the 8 gig basic system gives you 3 gigs to play with. But what does Nintendo do and say...if you want to plug a 2tb usb hard drive, go for it. That's is awesome, keep the cost down and you choose the size of hard drive space. You don't need the wii sensor bar to be even connected to play the Wii U. Only if your playing Wii games. And what's awesome is all the old Nintendo Wii accessories work. If you look online like on Amazon or EBay you can find official wiimotes and nun chucks pretty cheap. All I can say is with the Nintendo game catalog, games from the online store, the adding of GameCube games that you will have to download, the Wii games that you can find cheap, Nintendo is bringing fun back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Frida (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Calle 54 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CSI: Season 1 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Maltese Falcon (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Have and Have Not (1944); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deliver Us From Eva (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 3 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Laurel Canyon (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gilda (1946); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Sleep (1946); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barton Fink (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All About Eve (1950); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Happened One Night (1934); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Boulevard (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Place in the Sun (1951); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lone Star (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: On the Waterfront (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Drugstore Cowboy (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Morvern Callar (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 54 (1998); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dancer Upstairs (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Satin Rouge (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blow Up (1966); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: sex (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Winged Migration (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Our Lady of the Assassins (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Black Orpheus (1959); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Richard III (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 4 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paper Moon (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The BRD Trilogy: Lola (1981); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: In the Bedroom (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Elephant Man (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deliverance (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Orfeu (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fawlty Towers: The Complete Set (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Amadeus (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Basquiat (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kissing Jessica Stein (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty in Pink (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pollock (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hours (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Cuba (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Italian for Beginners (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: All About My Mother (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Knife in the Water (1962); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nine Queens (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Rules of the Game (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nights of Cabiria (1957); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocktail (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Trouble in Paradise (1932); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mississippi Masala (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: I'm the One That I Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Full Metal Jacket (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crying Game: Collector's Edition (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romeo + Juliet (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Adventures of Priscilla (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Henry & June (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Ruth (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Quills (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: You Got Served (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Full Monty (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cabaret (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Solaris (1972); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Bicycle Thief (1948); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Beautiful Laundrette (1986); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Seven Samurai (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer of Sam (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lolita (1962); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Best in Show (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Boys Don't Cry (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Fish Called Wanda (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lolita (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All That Heaven Allows (1955); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Opposite of Sex (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Original Kings of Comedy (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ice Storm (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Cool Hand Luke (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Psycho (1960); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hud (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In the Mood for Love (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Josephine Baker Story (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taste of Cherry (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goldfinger (1964); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sting (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Broadcast News (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Set It Off (1996); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: To Die For (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Terminator (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rear Window (1954); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Chill (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Do the Right Thing (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Apartment (1960); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Extreme Edition (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Key Largo (1948); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Easy (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rashomon (1950); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cider House Rules (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thelma & Louise: Special Edition (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Birds (1963); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mulholland Drive (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vertigo (1958); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tootsie (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wages of Fear (1952); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Last Tango in Paris (1972); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guantanamera (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amarcord (1974); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Intolerable Cruelty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Black Narcissus (1947); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Vanishing (1988); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gia (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: From Here to Eternity (1953); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sid & Nancy (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Harder They Come (1973); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Planes (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The King and I (1956); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Red Violin (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A League of Their Own (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Name of the Rose (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Step Into Liquid (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Easy Rider (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Some Like It Hot (1959); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pornographers (1966); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Without a Cause: Special Edition (1955); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jubilee (1977); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 1 (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Malcolm X (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Unzipped (1995); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Decasia: The State of Decay (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Third Man (1949); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Touch of Evil (1958); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Biggie & Tupac (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sullivan's Travels (1942); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The L Word: Season 1 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Virgin Suicides (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indochine (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild at Heart (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Fever (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rivers and Tides (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ashes of Time (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Picture Show (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Before Night Falls (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shark Tale (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lost Highway (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Newsroom: The Complete Series (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stone Reader (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pinero (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Merchant of Venice (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Central Station (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hell's Angels (1929); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dancehall Queen (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown: Collector's Series (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: North by Northwest (1959); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Cowboy (1969); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Fistful of Dollars (1964); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Doors (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Natural (1984); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (1952); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God Is Brazilian (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: His Girl Friday (1940); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Wasn't There (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Metropolis (1927); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Third World Cop (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bus 174 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schultze Gets the Blues (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa de los Babys (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The L Word: Season 2 (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Art (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Three Wishes: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: Loved it! Interesting dynamics of a family of triplets in which life is a competition, and after all life! Good read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord John's Dilemma (Grenville Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's G.G. Vandagriff Page; Review: I have had the pleasure to review Lord Johns Dilemma, and what a dilemma it was! This book was very engaging and easy to read. I found myself excited to see what would happen next. It seems all of society would assume that Lord John will marry his betrothed, but when he happens upon a lowly governess in a predicament he begins to question everything about his own life and his future. His obsession regarding the governess whom he believes to be hiding something begins to overtake his thought processes and leaves him in quite the tailspin. Lord John must decide how to proceed amid controversy and family drama. I would have enjoyed a more climactic ending, however I thoroughly enjoyed this love story about how to proceed in getting what you may desire while overcoming the obstacles within your path.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Good Goodbye: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carla Buckley Page; Review: Such a great book! I was hooked early on and really was intrigued to find out what happened. I highly recommend this book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Widow; Author: Visit Amazon's Fiona Barton Page; Review: A quick and interesting read. This book moves between past and present and through the mindset of all the characters as you learn how the story unfolds. Definitely one I had a hard time putting down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Girl You Lost; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathryn Croft Page; Review: This book had so many twists and turns that I had to keep reading to see what would happen next! Told from varying perspectives, as you get deeper into the story you just end up with more questions until the final unexpected conclusion. Such a suspenseful read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Storyteller; Author: Visit Amazon's Mario Vargas Llosa Page; Review: This book takes on a journey during the time of concentration camps and war and gives you a perspective you could not have without having been alive and there yourself. The characters are richly developed, and I really needed to know how the story unfolded. A great read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pro Series Black Reese 63153 Cargo Carrier Metal 24"X60"; Brand: Pro Series; Review: Mine arrived with the item and the box damage free so I think they solved some of the packing concerns on other reviews. It has a very thick cardboard box with foam protection inside then a thick cardboard sleeve around the whole thing. This is a very sturdy and well built carrier that will last a lifetime. You need to buy a hitch pin, I bought a locking one so we can leave this attached to our Explorer when we unload and not have to find a place to store the rack. It is HEAVY. Assembly was a breeze. You need a torque wrench to do it properly but if you don't a good rule of thumb is that the big bolts need to be as tight as you can get them and the small ones about a third of that, I couldn't be happier with the quality and value.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CURT 13100 Class 3 Trailer Hitch; Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: The quality is outstanding and so is the value. The directions were good, I got a little stumped on the wire threading bit but I figured it out. The fit was OEM perfect and the construction is very high quality. I cant believe how cheap they can sell/ship this item!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apex RB-1001-49 Side Rail Mounted Aluminum Roof Cross Bars-Universal Upto 50"; Brand: Apex; Review: It JUST fits a 2014 Ford Explorer. There is a slight whistle when they are mounted but it is livable. You certainly wouldn't want to leave them on unless you were using them. They are very high quality and very easy to mount/dismount so I really couldn't be happier, especially for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E Support 12V 20A Red Cover Rocker Toggle Switch SPST ON/OFF Car Truck Boat 2Pin Pack of 5; Brand: E Support; Review: I love these. They add so much fun to my golf cart, they work and look great and the price can't be beat. I use them to control the lights on my golf cart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Driven Extreme Duty Glass Cleaner, 16 oz Bottle; Brand: DRIVEN; Review: Amazing - I used a buffing pad on my drill and my shower door looks new after 2 years of grime. The other benefit is it leaves a film on your glass that prevents beading. Im going to buy more Driven products for my car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jolly Swagman Backpackers; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: I stayed 10 months in the JollySwagman and didn't want to go back home. The manager and stuff member just amazing. Over this time they become my family and made my staying unforgettable. ... The JollySwagman is perfect located in Potts Point, still quite but also close to party in Kings Cross(2min walking) or Opera(15min walking), Botanic Garden(8min walking). At night you can also use organised events from the Hostel, guaranteed fun and great memories. .... Rooms are clean and comfortable, every 2nd day is cleaning day and kitchen is really handy everything there what you need for cooking. Really good hostel for good money, i will come back :) !!! All the best Christian; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tryp Valencia Almussafes Hotel; City: Almussafes Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: I stayed for 15 day in this Hotel and had a really good time. Personal is frienly and helpful, Rooms good, clean and worth the money. All in one a good place when you work and have a car.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barcelo Valencia; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: I stayed in Valencia one night with my girlfriend and we get nothing for our 85€ ! They couldnt show us the room but we where tired and try it out. Rooms are old, used and you can hear all other people. Dont go there!!!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valenciaflats Centro Ciudad; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: Apartment was good but need some repairs, location i can't complain about just 5min to central market. Not useful to go with car there because its hard to find any parking place. Value is good and i would go there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sercotel Sorolla Palace Hotel; City: Valencia Province of Valencia Valencian Country; Review: NIce stay for this money in Valencia, everything clean, helpful staff and worth every cent. Rooms are nice but need some tiny repair but nothing that would disturb. Great time , thanks a lot; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fahrenheat FSSHO4004 Large Room Wall Heater, 13, White; Brand: Fahrenheat; Review: Worked great during the winter. Might be a little loud if your used to central heating or something else that's quite; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: G7 Power Beatty LED 0.36 Watt (3W) 8 Lumen S6 Night Light Bulb, 2900K Soft White Light, E12 Base; Brand: G7 Power; Review: Nice led bulb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feit Electric BP40S11N 40-Watt S11 Hi-Intensity Bulb, Clear; Brand: Feit Electric; Review: Good bulb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools KIT00045 Jungle Bundle (Key Knife Combo-Zebra & Cheetah); Brand: SOG; Review: Great little knife. Always handy to have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B-right 6W 4-inch Ultra-thin Round LED Panel Light, 480lm, 40W Incandescent Equivalent, 3000K Warm; Brand: B-right; Review: Bought this one to replace a similar discontinued version from LE. Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: New Hampshire shooting: Wedding guests subdued suspect after gunfire broke out inside church, police chief says; Abstract: A wedding was underway at a New Hampshire church when a shooting occurred Saturday morning, leaving at least two people wounded, Pelham Police Chief Joseph Roark said.; Category: news
Title: The 25 best US cities for foodies; Abstract: Portland, Oregon, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, are just two of the top cities food enthusiasts should have on their radar.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: "Serial stowaway" arrested at Chicago airport for 2nd time; Abstract: Hartman was taken into custody was charged with one felony count of criminal trespass; Category: news
Title: Gov. Cuomo drops N-word in radio interview while talking about discrimination against Italian-Americans; Abstract: Radio listeners were stunned Tuesday when Gov. Cuomo dropped the n-word during an on-air discussion about discrimination against Italian-Americans.; Category: news
Title: Doctors Want FDA To Warn Women About Cheese And Breast Cancer Link; Abstract: Up to 12,000 members of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine agreed that the federal government should add label to cheese products that would warn women about the risk of having breast cancer.; Category: health
Title: Six people are dead after a mass shooting in Puerto Rico; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Boxer Patrick Day dies after suffering traumatic brain injury in super welterweight fight; Abstract: Boxer Patrick Day, 27, died on Wednesday after being knocked out against Charles Conwell on Saturday. He had surgery and had been in a coma.; Category: sports
Title: The Reality Of Owning An Old Car; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: Food Network star Carl Ruiz died of clogged arteries; Abstract: Food Network's Carl Ruiz's cause of death was "atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease," The Maryland Department of Health confirmed.; Category: tv
Title: These are the fastest (and slowest) fast food drive-thrus; Abstract: A newly-released Drive-Thru Performance Study from QSR Magazine (QSR stands for Quick Service Restaurants) reveals the restaurants with the slowest and fastest average drive-thru times.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Bondy: Zion's durability concerns already becoming a reality; Abstract: Zion Williamson is unlike any NBA player in history.; Category: sports
Title: Vegan school lunches expand despite opposition from meat industry; Abstract: Cafeteria worker Alison Mason held out the options on a typical Friday at East End Community School, an airy elementary school on a hilltop in this coastal city: in one hand, a plate of traditional cheese pizza, in the other, a vegan option with milk-free flatbread, hummus, and sliced raw carrots, cucumber and olives.; Category: news
Title: Shut Down: 100s of Muscle Cars, EVs, and More Seized and Headed to Auction; Abstract: From Teslas to trucks, Mustangs to Maseratis, RVs to Road Runners.; Category: autos
Title: Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen in These Cities; Abstract: There were an estimated 748,841 vehicle thefts in the United States in 2018, or about 229 per 100,000 Americans.; Category: finance
Title: North Texas Couple Moving Into New Home Sees It Destroyed By Tornado; Abstract: James and Sherri Wiggins were moving in to the home they'd spent six months renovating -- unfortunately it was the same weekend an EF-3 tornado touched down in Dallas.; Category: news
Title: These chains offer the best value in fast food, according to customers; Abstract: In-N-Out has the best value out of over 30 fast-food chains, according to the more than 3,000 readers that Business Insider surveyed.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith debate NBA's China controversy; Abstract: The "Inside the NBA" crew of Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson discussed the NBA-China controversy at a press luncheon.; Category: sports
Title: World's largest treehouse burns to the ground; Abstract: The entire structure collapsed in less than 15 minutes; Category: news
Title: Jeff Bezos is set to lose his crown as world's richest person; Abstract: Jeff Bezos is about to relinquish the title of world's richest person to Bill Gates, as Amazon.com Inc. stock tumbled in late trading Thursday.; Category: finance
Title: A Brand New View of New York City, From 100 Floors Up, Is Opening Soon; Abstract: The Edge in Hudson Yards will be the highest outdoor viewing platform in the Western Hemisphere.; Category: travel
Title: 'Potentially historic wind event' over weekend could inflame California wildfires; Abstract: Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend, which could have a dangerous effect on wildfires.; Category: weather
Title: 14 of the world's most terrifying airport runways; Abstract: From an island where the runway ends on a popular beach to a runway made of ice in Antarctica, these airports are why airplanes have sick bags.; Category: travel
Title: 4 habits that could wreck your finances beyond repair; Abstract: Avoid these at all costs.; Category: finance
Title: How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil?; Abstract: There's more than one answer, so let us simplify it for you, starting with outlining the advantages of synthetic oil.; Category: autos
Title: Joe Biden reportedly denied Communion at a South Carolina church because of his stance on abortion; Abstract: Joe Biden has a complicated history with the Catholic Church.; Category: news
Title: This Asteroid May Actually Be the Smallest Dwarf Planet in Solar System; Abstract: Move over, Ceres! There could be a new title holder for the smallest dwarf planet. Astronomers think Hygiea, the fourth largest object in the Asteroid Belt, could be a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid... taking Ceres' crown.; Category: video
Title: Rare Vixen Motorhome For Sale Is One Of Nicest We've Seen; Abstract: One of about just 300 made.; Category: autos
Title: Here's how the Fed rate cut affects you; Abstract: For consumers, lower rates do mean cheaper loans, but you'll earn less interest on savings accounts and maybe lose buying power over time.; Category: finance
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: Former NBA first-round pick Jim Farmer arrested in sex sting operation; Abstract: Farmer, 55, was booked for trafficking a person for a commercial sex act.; Category: sports
Title: Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween Costume Transformation Is Mind-Blowing But, Like, What Is It?; Abstract: You might say she's scary good at playing dress-up, because Heidi Klum's 2019 Halloween costume is even more impressive than we could have imagined and that's saying a lot, considering transformative Halloween costumes are kind of her thing. But this year Klum took it up one more notch as she shared her metamorphosis into,; Category: lifestyle
Title: 17 photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house; Abstract: From cramped lofts that are hard to access to small appliances, this is what it's really like to live in a tiny house.; Category: lifestyle
Title: A secretive family landing a $4 billion haul has everyone guessing; Abstract: One of the world's richest and most discreet families must decide what to do with a massive pile of cash.; Category: finance
Title: Best Places to Retire If You Can't Save Up $1,000,000; Abstract: If you can't retire with $1 million, you can still live well.; Category: finance
Title: Being homeless in Las Vegas could soon be illegal with the city debating a possible public sleeping ban that would result in $1,000 fines or even jail time; Abstract: Las Vegas City Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on an ordinance that would make it illegal for homeless people to sleep on the streets in certain parts of the city.; Category: news
Title: New Hampshire Couple's Adventure Ends in Mysterious Death in Texas; Abstract: Seeking adventure, James Butler, 48, and Michelle Butler, 45, rented out their house in New Hampshire in the summer of 2018, bought an R.V. and set out to live anywhere but home. Their travels took them to New York, Arizona and, in October, to a campground on the South Texas coast. But then the Butlers disappeared. On Friday, the authorities said they had found their bodies buried in a shallow grave on the beach southeast of Corpus Christi....; Category: news
Title: Man dies after stabbing in Maryland Popeyes; fight over chicken sandwich, sources say; Abstract: A man was fatally stabbed Monday evening while inside a Maryland Popeyes following a fight over a chicken sandwich, a source told Fox News.; Category: news
Title: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash That Also Injured 3: 'We Grieve Together'; Abstract: 4 High School Students Killed in Texas Car Crash; Category: news
Title: James Harden scores 36 points, Rockets rout Warriors 129-112; Abstract: HOUSTON (AP) James Harden had 36 points and 13 assists and the Houston Rockets routed Golden State 129-112 on Wednesday night, sending the short-handed Warriors to their sixth loss in eight games this season. Harden again appeared to be moving past his early shooting woes, going 6 of 16 from 3-point range. Since going 17 of 79 on 3s in his first six games, Harden has made 13 of 32 the last two. Russell Westbrook had 18 points, eight rebounds...; Category: sports
Title: LA firefighter banked $360,010 in overtime pay in one year, city audit finds; Abstract: Eighteen employees of the Los Angeles Fire Department earned more than $200,000 in overtime pay last fiscal year, with one firefighter making $360,010 in overtime alone, according to an audit released Wednesday by City Controller Ron Galperin.; Category: news
Title: Doc Rivers Has Perfect Response to Fans Who Complained About Kawhi Leonard Resting vs Bucks; Abstract: The NBA has a potential NBA Finals matchup on the docket on Thursday night, as the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Yet, the game is clouded by the Clippers decision to give star Kawhi Leonard a maintenance day. Many fans who bought tickets to the Clippers home game are obviously upset that they're missing out on Leonard playing against the Eastern Conference powerhouse. Head coach Doc Rivers was asked what he would tell those...; Category: sports
Title: LA firefighter banked $360,010 in overtime pay in one year, city audit finds; Abstract: Eighteen employees of the Los Angeles Fire Department earned more than $200,000 in overtime pay last fiscal year, with one firefighter making $360,010 in overtime alone, according to an audit released Wednesday by City Controller Ron Galperin.; Category: news
Title: I Was A Psychic Phone Line Operator. Here's What Really Happened Behind The Scenes.; Abstract: A phone psychic reveals the behind-the-scenes of the job.; Category: lifestyle
Title: With Medical Bills Skyrocketing, More Hospitals Are Suing for Payment; Abstract: WISE, Va. When a judge hears civil cases at the courthouse in this southwest Virginia town two days a month, many of the lawsuits have a common plaintiff: the local hospital, Ballad Health, suing patients over unpaid medical bills. On a Thursday in August, 102 of the 160 cases on the docket were brought by Ballad.; Category: finance
Title: What Gas Stations Were Like In 1957; Abstract: This vintage documentary is fascinating.; Category: autos
Title: Someone Just Paid $51,360 For This Perfect 1983 Jeep Cherokee; Abstract: ; Category: autos
Title: Everyday heroes step up to help lone Waffle House employee; Abstract: Sometimes you just have to be the change you wish to see in a Waffle House.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Hernandez: Anthony Davis' impact on LeBron James apparent even when he doesn't play; Abstract: Never was Anthony Davis' value to the Lakers as clear as it was Wednesday night at Staples Center. And Davis didn't play a minute. In a game he spent confined to the sidelines in street clothes, his influence was visible in LeBron James. Specifically, in how youthful the nearly 35-year-old James looked in the Lakers' second game in as many nights. With Davis sidelined by a troublesome right ...; Category: sports
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mind
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Around the World in 80 Days (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. 3000 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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netflix
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Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Matías Omar Degra; Description: Argentine footballer
Title: Zacharias Kavousakis; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Pavol Farkaš; Description: Slovak soccer player
Title: Francisco Pol Hurtado; Description: Venezuelan footballer
Title: Charis Charisis; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Gojko Cimirot; Description: Bosnian professional footballer
Title: Jakob Johansson; Description: Swedish footballer
Title: Giannis Mystakidis; Description: Footballer
Title: Lautaro Rinaldi; Description: Argentinian association football player
Title: Rodrigo Moledo; Description: Footballer
Title: Tom Hardy; Description: British actor, screenwriter and producer
Title: Nikolaos Golias; Description: association football player
Title: Dimitris Chatziisaias; Description: association football player
Title: Vasilios Barkas; Description: Greek association football player
Title: Gabriel Fernández Arenas; Description: Spanish footballer
Title: Giandomenico Mesto; Description: Italian footballer
Title: Alexios Michail; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Borislav Jovanović; Description: Serbian footballer
Title: Diamantis Chouchoumis; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Djalma Campos; Description: Angolan footballer
Title: Giorgos Koutroubis; Description: Greek footballer
Title: list of Greek football champions; Description: Wikimedia list article
Title: Nikos Korovesis; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Vasilios Rentzas; Description: Greek footballer
Title: Noé Acosta; Description: Spanish footballer
Title: Saúl Ñíguez; Description: Spanish association football player
Title: Mubarak Wakaso; Description: Ghanaian footballer
Title: Giannis Potouridis; Description: Greek footballer
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wikirec
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pleasant Hearth L-24 Electric Log; Brand: Pleasant Hearth; Review: Item is smaller than I thought it would be plus the electric cord was missing; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Breville BJE030 Clean and Green Biodegradable Pulp Container Bag for Juicers; Brand: Breville; Review: As described; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan. Pre-seasoned Grill Pan with Easy Grease Draining for Grilling Bacon,; Brand: Lodge; Review: Love the skillet - Best Way To Cook A Steak Quick to ship too; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge ASHH51 Silicone Hot Handle Holder, Green; Brand: Lodge; Review: Quick shipper - Love the item; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge SCRAPERGPK Durable Grill Pan Scrapers, Red and Black, 2-Pack; Brand: Lodge; Review: Quick to ship, item is as described.. Love the new skillet too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachcombers SS-BCS-03902 Artificial Christmas Garlands; Brand: Beachcombers; Review: Love the colors.. Fits my decor; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Home_and_Kitchen
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Silver Wedding Mini Bell Decorations Favors (Set of 100); Brand: All in One Weddings; Review: They look just like the picture and they will be the perfect addition to my wedding thanks so much I couldn't ask for it to look any better and I love the sound of the bell; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ACME Arcadia Chocolate Microfiber Recliner; Brand: ACME; Review: It's a lot smaller than what I thought and kind of hard not really comfortable; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eastland Set of 2 Glass Adena Hurricane Vases 10.5"; Brand: Eastland; Review: They were bigger than I expected but they look great on my table; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darice Bulk Buy DIY Crafts Grapevine Wreath Natural 10 inches (12-Pack) GPV10; Brand: Darice; Review: It gave me the rustic look I was looking for and I had a few extra ones I love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jodhpuri Inc. vase-fillers, White; Brand: Jodhpuri; Review: Very pretty added something bright to my dark color scheme; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: David Tutera Burlap Flowers - Brown - 2.5 x 1 inches - 6 pieces; Brand: Darice; Review: They are small but hold there own they stand out nicely; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Five Drawer Storage Organization Unit with Lined Wicker Baskets; Brand: Badger Basket; Review: It's not going to last at all it didn't make it in transit without some wear and it just got out the box; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fantasy Fields - Magic Garden Wooden Kids Bookcase with Hand Crafted Designs and Toy Storage - Pink; Brand: Fantasy Fields; Review: It fit in with my nursery perfectly I just love the detail and the over all look of this book case; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Second You Sin (Kevin Connor Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sherman Page; Review: I love this second in the series by Josh -- typical Lanyon humor and action.. If you have read Josh, this is definitely a winner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Third You Die (Kevin Connor Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Sherman Page; Review: If you like Josh Lanyon, you will love this book. It ties up all the strings of the previous two in the series and delivers typical Lanyon wit and action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sinner's Gin (Sinners, #1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhys Ford Page; Review: This is the first time I have read this author. Lots of action and character development. This will make you think twice about the entertainment industry.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Jefferson Page; Review: Excellent. This book gives a glimpse into one of the great minds of the eighteenth century. Jefferson was a true Enlightenment man, and eschewed any kind of superstition. Not a good read for a pentecostal, but great for the rest of us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cold Cold Ground: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel (The Troubles Trilogy, Book 1)(Sean Duffy Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian McKinty Page; Review: If you like mysteries, you will like this one. It was fun to read, with a good dose of Irish humor. The brogue almost jumps out at you from the pages. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bear, Otter, and the Kid; Author: Visit Amazon's TJ Klune Page; Review: Lots of suspense here. you will learn to love the Kid. Don't read this if you are the overly religious type.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Into This River I Drown; Author: Tj Klune; Review: T J takes the reader to a different realm. Dead serious at times, but always with that wit he's famous for. Pageburner!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Hear the Sirens in the Street: A Detective Sean Duffy Novel (The Troubles Trilogy, Book 2) (Sean Duffy:; Author: Visit Amazon's Adrian McKinty Page; Review: I enjoy Mckinty, and this one in the trouble series does not disappoint! I can almost hear the Irish brogue.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Laundry (Cole Mcginnis Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhys Ford Page; Review: I enjoy Rhys' sense of humor, which always makes his work fun to read. The storylines are classic, and these are a great series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cry for the Bad Man: where does a wise man hide a pebble? (Ted Darling crime series Book 10); Author: Visit Amazon's L M Krier Page; Review: I forced myself to finish this one, only to find that the ending occurred very prematurely. I have read the other Ted Darling books; this will be the last. It was tedious.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Homewood Suites Minneapolis St Louis Park at West End; City: Saint Louis Park Minnesota; Review: Moving my son here for college from out of state. Arrived in town and found his house burnt down that he was to move into. The staff at this hotel handed over garbage bags to tarp our trailer, put us in the room closest to the door to keep an eye on our trailer. Allowed us a late check out and have been the best professional staff I have EVER encountered at a hotel. In a tough time - while looking for a new place for my son to live - we at least felt secure and at home while we stayed at this hotel. The full breakfast was amazing too and the food staff were professional and above and beyond helpful. A+++ There were outdoor grills and beautiful patio furniture to sit on. I will recommend this hotel to all friends and business associates since we have a lot of customers stay in Minneapolis this will be our first choice to tell them to go to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Pointe Hotel Suites; City: Minocqua Wisconsin; Review: We stayed as part of a group for one night. Several in our group stayed for 2 or more nights. The hotel, rooms and pool are great! There was a misunderstanding with our reservation. We did not book one of the rooms that were on the block for our big group. We booked a two bedroom condo with the understanding that we would have two twin beds in one room and a King bed in another room and a pull out couch. That was to be a perfect set up for the adults staying there. When we entered the room, instead of the two twin beds - there was only one double bed. That makes it awkward for two adult men to sleep in the same bed. I called the front desk - and she was very matter of fact that she could not do anything about it. I reminded her that I had called ahead of time to double check the bed situation and she kept saying that she cannot do anything to fix it, and she is sorry but there are no more condos like the one I reserved available. After a while I became pretty upset about her lack of customer service to help a customer rather than say there is nothing she can do. At the end of the call I asked if there was ANYTHING she would do and she finally said she could send a roll a bed. That definitely helped but I was still pretty upset about her lack of helping to begin with. A few hours later, I talked to a very kind gentlemen at the front desk. I explained the situation to him, he investigated and within a few minutes called me and offered us a discount on our rate. I was grateful to him to do whatever he could in his power to help make it right for us. He said he was concerned that we would be satisfied with Pointe Hotel. After he followed up with me showing GREAT customer service, the remainder of our stay was outstanding and pleasant. The pool area is clean (the chlorine caused itching if you don't rinse off right away), the staff does not OVERLY micro manage the guests with rules, people just seem to do what is right there because there were not any problems with rude guests or noise etc. This place deserves 5 stars for rating. I encountered a worker that may have been having a bad day or maybe doesn't take customer service as serious as I'd hope someone would but the hotel sure did all they could to go above and beyond to make things pleasant and right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hudson House Grand Hotel; City: Hudson Wisconsin; Review: Just booked my reservation by calling. The staff was so thorough at answering my questions - she explained that the complimentary breakfast is an actual sit down and get served breakfast (for FREE!) She said the pool is great and that we will be thrilled this weekend when we stay. This is our annual trip taking the son to college and we usually stay in "THE CITIES" but thought it'd be nice to try a quieter neighborhood. To be continued, after our stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Christmas Place; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: From the moment we stepped out of our car - we were treated like royalty. The bellhops opened the doors - the front desk staff smiled and were so polite at check in. They explained all of our amenities thoroughly - and talked to our 12 year old like she was a real person! So often she gets ignored due to her age - but this place made her feel so special! The Concierge helped us swap out the tickets in our package - due to a pending thunderstorm that would have dampened our plans for Dollywood. He did it with his Louisiana smile on the entire time! The cleaning staff was sweet and they stocked the soaps and shampoos plentifully. The Buffet breakfast was truly out of this world! The freshest of dozens of types of bakery, made to order omelets, hash browns, yogurt, fresh cut meat - you name it, it was there! If we were to go to a brunch around here for the type of breakfast the Inn at Christmas serves - we would easily have paid $30 per plate - but here it was all complimentary. If I were to pick anything that could have been improved - I would ask that the cleaning staff arrive sooner to clean the room because we would return sometimes at 3 PM and they still hadn't been through our area to clean. Thank you for such an amazing and magical experience!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Grafton; City: Grafton Wisconsin; Review: Beautiful rooms - clean pool and hot tub. Awesome complimentary breakfast. The beds feel cushy and plush! loved them! The shower has the rounded rod - which allows a lot more room in the shower. They stock it with Neutrogena soaps - which makes you feel like you are at a spa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Grafton; City: Grafton Wisconsin; Review: Stayed here before. The staff makes you feel like they know you - they are attentive to your needs and always smiling and helpful. The rooms are up to date and the bed and pillows are so plush and comfy. The pool and hot tub are picture perfect clean and there are always towels stocked. I sat in the front lobby to read a book and there was a fireplace going. I love staying here. The entire staff are truly great people. Oh yes, and the full breakfast is fresh and great - lots of options!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Sioux Falls; City: Sioux Falls South Dakota; Review: We love Homewood Suites - this hotel accommodated our family well. We personally experienced plumbing issues in our bathroom but - that was a fluke thing I believe. Everything about the sleeping arrangements, breakfast and pool was top notch.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently; Author: Visit Amazon's Sunni Brown Page; Review: Sigh. I had high hopes for this book. Maybe I'm guilty of linear reading, but there is an agonizing amount of space devoted to proselytizing for the technique instead of demonstrating how to use it effectively. When I finally get to the meat and potatoes (I should have just skipped ahead, as to be fair, she suggested in the beginning) she just brushes over key things like typography in broad strokes, after repeating several thousand times why doodling is so great. In linear, undoodled...paragraphs. Infuriating.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Music Composition 1: Learn how to compose well-written rhythms and melodies (Volume 1); Author: Jonathan E. Peters; Review: Just a heads up that you will need to purchase the author's course on Udemy.com for $99 dollars in order to get the most out of this title- the lessons unfortunately are not self contained within the book. Previewing the course, you will find a lot of people in the comments section asking questions about technical difficulties and glitches with the website. The transcription assignments, which are the meat of what you probably came to learn, are in the online course, and not this book. You should bring a solid understanding of music theory, as upon directing you to the actual lesson content in the online course, the book gives instructions such as "determine the meter," without any prior discussion of what that means, or detail on how to do so. Good luck.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Solving Single: How To Get The Ring, Not The Runaround; Author: Visit Amazon's G L Lambert Page; Review: Took a look because I have Kindle Unlimited and like the author's really funny blog, but there's lots of childish, insipid advice aimed at simple minded women- i.e. "she's not a bff she's a sidekick," or how to "rule" your group of friends like a "queen bee," using characters like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian as examples- silly. I get the sense that he's using the same tricks he warns women about with men and dating to string readers along- playing on their insecurities and desire for answers and resolution to sell books made up of rehashed blog posts. Ew.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Hormone Reset Diet: Heal Your Metabolism to Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 21 Days; Author: Visit Amazon's Sara Gottfried M.D. Page; Review: I never stored so much fat around my waist before I tried this "reset" diet. I never believed in restrictive, fad-type dieting, never worried about what I ate, just tried to eat in balance and practice moderation. I have always been very slim and ate whatever I wanted- I was interested in trying this on the premise that a "hormone reset" might help with stress, breakouts, etc. Now here I am with a muffin top spilling over my jeans for the first time ever in life. I wish I could restore whatever my pre-reset settings were!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 11/22/63 (Thorndike Press Large Print Core); Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: Well this book is impressively bad. Almost like Stephen King was challenged to take a couple of subjects that really fascinate people- say like oh, time travel and the Kennedy assassination- and manage to shape an awesomely boring work of fiction around them. It's like a textbook example of not a good book- literally hundreds of pages of really irrelevant, really boring characters and situations that never come to bear on the intensely anticlimactic outcome of this excessively long and uneventful narrative ("story" would be too strong a word and misleading). It would make a great workbook for editors in training, trying to learn how to competently guide writers to please not do this. I really don't understand the thinking of people who claim to think this book was great. Stephen King managed to make a book about a writer locked in one room of a crazy lady's house for months a suspenseful, thrilling page turner, so I can't believe he managed to write such a bad book unintentionally, unless he's just addled at this point. Some real emperor's new clothes business, people acting like this book was just so good. TV show and everything, like wow. This could have been cut down by like, 800 pages and made into a really decent short story.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 22/11/63; Author: Stephen King (author); Review: Well this book is impressively bad. Almost like Stephen King was challenged to take a couple of subjects that really fascinate people- say like oh, time travel and the Kennedy assassination- and manage to shape an awesomely boring work of fiction around them. It's like a textbook example of not a good book- literally hundreds of pages of really irrelevant, really boring characters and situations that never come to bear on the intensely anticlimactic outcome of this excessively long and uneventful narrative ("story" would be too strong a word and misleading). It would make a great workbook for editors in training, trying to learn how to competently guide writers to please not do this. I really don't understand the thinking of people who claim to think this book was great. Stephen King managed to make a book about a writer locked in one room of a crazy lady's house for months a suspenseful, thrilling page turner, so I can't believe he managed to write such a bad book unintentionally, unless he's just addled at this point. Some real emperor's new clothes business, people acting like this book was just so good. TV show and everything, like wow. This could have been cut down by like, 800 pages and made into a really decent short story.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hayward AXV621DAT Pool Vac A-Frame/Turbine Kit; Brand: Hayward; Review: Didn't work for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Karcher Vario Power Spray Wand for Karcher Electric Pressure Washers; Brand: Karcher; Review: Very good. Decent pressure. Gets the job done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karcher T300 Hard Surface Cleaner for Karcher Electric Power Pressure Washers (Deck, Driveway, Patio, Tool Accessory); Brand: Karcher; Review: You can quickly pressure wash your deck with this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vogelzang 55G Grate for Barrel Kit; Brand: Vogelzang; Review: Works as described. Very durable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Karcher Replacement Trigger Hose Spray Gun & 25-Feet Hose Set for Karcher Electric Power Pressure Washers; Brand: Karcher; Review: Bought this as a replacement, because my old one froze over the winter and cracked. Works perfect. I love the quick connect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bissell Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, 1400B; Brand: Bissell; Review: As someone with an older dog, we are finding that accidents are getting more frequent. This machine has literally made our lives so much better. We often say it was the best $80 we have spent ever. It works to clean our carpets or even hardwood floors when the accident is water-based. We have since purchased the pet-specific nozzle/head, but really love this machine. Thanks Bissell!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lodge ASAHH31 Silicone Assist Hot Handle Holder, 5.5" x 2", Blue; Brand: Lodge; Review: I bought this as an add-on to a 15-inch Lodge skillet. The skillet is HUGE. I am glad I purchased this handle, as I cannot move the skillet to the over to finish steaks or other meals without this handle. Seriously, it is a HUGE skillet that takes two hands to carry. This handle works great, but you don't want to hold a hot skillet with it too long, as your hand will start to get really warm. It is good for quick trips to the oven, or to reposition the pan.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Pro Swivel Peeler; Brand: OXO; Review: This is a great grater. There may be a greater grater, but this one is pretty great. It feels good in your hand and handles all grating you throw at it. Sturdy and high-quality build! I just realized this is a peeler, not grater. Oh well, still great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crystalware Plastic Sip Stirrers 8 Inch 500/box, Red; Brand: Crystalware; Review: Bought these for a christmas party and they got used for booze, coffee, hot cocoa. Still have lots left for the next party. They stirred great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ebros Wine Of Sacred Purity Unicorn Wine Holder Figurine Kitchen Decoration Mystical Unicorn Glade Statue; Brand: Ebros Gift; Review: I bought this for a secret santa gift. It was a hit. I actually had someone steal it for their friend who loved to drink and loved unicorns. Um, perfect fit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Washer FH50150; Brand: Hoover; Review: Sturdy machine, works well. I like that the dirty tank comes apart to make it easy to clean!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Premium Anti-Fatigue Standing Comfort Mat for Home and Office - 20x36-Inches, Black; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: We bought these for our kitchen, and they are great. Help reduce strain and sore feet, and clean easily when they get soiled. The are a solid piece, fused together, which is better than some mats that have a cover. Very solid and sturdy mat on which to stand without any wobble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jazz Bass Set Electric Guitar Electronics; Brand: Seymour Duncan; Review: I gave it a 2 Star...their not exactly what I expected... They have a low end that's heavy which i like..but a very bright high end.... Plus I get a hiss no matter how I wire them... Tried three different ways and couldn't get rid of it...maybe one of them got bad winding...don't buy them.... Buy EMG...all my other bass's have them and I have no problem with em...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crown Power Amplifier, 3.50 x 10.70 x 19.00 inches (XLS2002); Brand: Crown; Review: Crown living up to it's name...plenty of power with crystal highs and clean lows..I thought my old amp sounded good until I set this up..unbelievable...BUY IT...you won't be disappointed...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MXR M101 Phase 90 Guitar Effects Pedal; Brand: JIM DUNLOP; Review: Best phaser you can buy...love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay; Brand: MXR; Review: MXR makes the best products...case closed..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Musiclily 114mm Rosewood Adjustable Compensated Mandolin Bridge Set; Brand: Musiclily; Review: It's nice but does not have the right radius for a Ibanez ..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector Premium Polyester, Toweling Surface Vinyl-free with Life Time Warranty by The Duck And Goose Co; Brand: The Duck And Goose Co; Review: Literally looks and feels like I am sleeping on gold; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CUH 10 in 1 Multifunction Steam Cleaner Floor Kitchen Carpet Handheld Steamer Mop with 3 Replacement Pads; Brand: CUH; Review: no power switch have to unplug; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Olee Sleep 14 Inch Metal Platform Foundation Bed Frame 14BF01T; Brand: Olee Sleep; Review: squeaky; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Olee Sleep 9 Inch I-gel Multi Layered Memory Foam Matress; Brand: Olee Sleep; Review: excellent customer service but back still hurts.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lavish Home 1200 4-Piece Zebra Sheet Set, Queen; Brand: Lavish Home; Review: thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Lightweight 200 Thread Count Sheet Set - Full, White; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nostalgia RCOF120 Retro 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker; Brand: Nostalgia; Review: way cool; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elegant Comfort 1500 Thread Count Wrinkle,Fade and Stain Resistant 4-Piece Bed Sheet set, Deep Pocket, HypoAllergenic - King Turquoise; Brand: Elegant Comfort; Review: Super soft thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxury Discounts 2 Piece Solid Elegant Sheer Curtains Fully Stitched Panels Window Treatment Drape (54" X 36", Beige); Brand: Luxury Discounts; Review: Diasteruosky uneven hens on one set no response from vendor; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gaisny Headphone Adapter; Brand: Gaisny; Review: I would have given this 5 stars except for one minor problem. If anyone sits in the cushion that the cup holders are over, your drinks will spill. They must be facing away from you over an unoccupied cushion. Works for me though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KitchenAid KC448BXOBA 17-Piece Tools and Gadget Set, Black; Brand: KitchenAid; Review: I love all my KitchenAid products. These utensils were no different. Well made, and look good. Only one problem. They have a burnt plastic spell and taste. We washed them thoroughly before use. Even put them through the dishwasher. But the taste transferred to our eggs so bad, we had to throw out the eggs. I still have no idea why. I should probably contact KitchenAid to see if there was a recall or something.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ikea 701.036.22 Lack Wall Shelf, 11-3/4", Black; Brand: IKEA; Review: I like the "look" of this shelf after installed. But I have to knock a couple stars off due to installation. It's not easy to set up the screws to hook up. More importantly, the drywall anchors it comes with are junk. I had to throw them out and use my own. They need to make a plate that can be mounted tight and secure...then a shelf that slips onto that.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Home Fashion Navy Wide Width Grommet Top Thermal Blackout Curtain 100"W X 95"L - 1 Panel; Brand: Best Home Fashion; Review: Curtains are heavy weight as expected. The rods and hardware all work great. And the rod ends look better than I expected. Very happy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: B&F CTDCSC4C Diamond Cut Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears; Brand: B&F; Review: Right when I got them I needed to cut open a plastic steak wrapper. One of the finger holes just snapped instantly. I'm hoping it was cracked during shipping or something. Cause that's pretty sad.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Fox Run 5768 Spaghetti Measure/Portion Control, 1 EA, Color May Vary; Brand: Fox Run; Review: I am able to quickly measure one serving of spaghetti to cook. After cooking, I measure my pasta to calculate points plus for WW. It usually exactly on the mark for one serving.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach Personal Single Serve Blender with Travel Lid, Red (51101R); Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: It does not blend raw green veggies (i.e., kale). It leaves it in little chunks. It works well on soft fruit, however.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale; Brand: EatSmart; Review: The scale works greats and appears to be accurate. However, after only a few uses, the writing on the buttons wore off. It is simple, however to remember which button is which.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HemingWeigh Natural Himalayan Rock Salt Lamp 6-7 lbs with Wood Base, Electric Wire & Bulb; Brand: HemingWeigh; Review: Totally worth my impulse buy- works as described. It is brighter than I thought, which allows me to use it as a reading light. The qualitty and design is nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Espresso Stacked Coffee Mugs Kitchen Wooden Wall Art Sign; Brand: The Little Store Of Home Decor; Review: Small, simple wooden sign to add to existing decor. This is not a center piece, but accentuates more quality pieces. Price and quality is the same for similar wood signs that sell at disccount stores.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of 3 Metal Coffee Cups; Brand: CT DISCOUNT STORE; Review: I did not realize that they were "Made in China". They are different than the picture, as the brown is darker and less like coffee. They still add to my coffee decor in my kitchen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachcombers SS-BCS-02922 Arts and Crafts Supplies; Brand: Beachcombers; Review: Decore is beautiful The colors and design match my tropical-designed bathroom perfectly. The artwork is intricate and is of high quality. The hooks allow you to customize the decor and I have starfish and shells hanging from them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CowCow Womens Kawaii Cute Ghosts Skater Dress; Brand: CowCow; Review: I love this dress! It's a little big, but my inferior size-determining abilities may be to blame (haha). The colors are a bit different from the picture. Lighter and more pastel than I was expecting. But it's really comfortable and it's so kawaii I feel like I'm wearing an anime ^^; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MACHEE Women's Cat Tail Hosiery Pantyhose Tattoo Legging Tights (Black), One Size (85-98cm); Brand: machee; Review: These are too cute! Perfect for cat lovers and lovers of fun clothes. They came before expected. I have no complaints about this product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Socksense Japan Animation Series Women's Socks Made in Korea 4 Pairs Free Size; Brand: socksense; Review: These socks are so kawaii!! Perfect for lovers of Studio Ghibli. They're nice and thick and I think they'll last a long time. They arrived before expected, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Binmer(TM)Women Long Over Knee Thigh-High Stocking Boot Socks Warmer; Brand: Binmer(TM); Review: Super cute! They're a bit tight, but not uncomfortable. I think it's better this way because they stay up a lot better than my other over-the-knee socks. They came before expected and I'm receiving a lot of compliments for them :3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lolita Charm Lolita Over Knee and High Socks; Brand: Lolita Charm; Review: One of the bows fell off after one use, but after sewing it back on, it's as good as new. They're also a bit smaller than I expected. But they're really cute and look nice; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Western Chief Boys Waterproof Printed Rain Boot with Easy Pull On Handles; Brand: ; Review: We love these!! Good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frog Umbrella for Kids; Brand: Toysmith; Review: My son absolutely loves this!! It's not that cheapy material either!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LifeTek Mens Leather Trifold Wallet with Double ID Window and Credit Card Slots; Brand: LifeTek; Review: I was very impressed with the quality. I had never heard of the brand prior but now I know. I received this product under a special offer as well :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Of Hearts Waist Trainer Firm Compression Waist Cincher Shapewear Bustier Body Shaper; Brand: 8 Of Hearts; Review: Great fit. I really like it. I received this under a promotional offer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UGG Australia Sheepskin Care Kit Shoe Polish Kits; Brand: ; Review: Great to use for cleaning UGGs; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stretch Simple Cotton Mini Skirt Minijoup Basic Plain Skirt; Brand: Hollywood Star Fashion; Review: fit very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Evfalia Soft Cotton Over-The-Belly Maternity Leggings For Pregnant Women. Many Sizes (S-XXL). Great Present!; Brand: Evfalia; Review: Doesnt fit exactly as I was expecting it to but thats okay. They are not a pricey item. I received these for a reduced price as well.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel; City: Broomfield Colorado; Review: Very spacious rooms, extremely clean. I stay here for business but would also stay here for vacation. Very close proximity to many places to eat, right off the toll way to the airport. Beautiful view of the mountains.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homestead Suites; City: Fish Creek Wisconsin; Review: This is one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed. The location is perfect within walking distance of excellent places to eat, rent bikes and take a hike through Peninsula Park. Our room was so comfortable and the staff took excellent care of everyone even with no power on our first night's stay. They did not have to but they comped the room on the night with no power. The breakfast every morning was very good with many choices. Very nice people and a very nice place. We would stay here again. One thing to keep in mind, there is no elevator to the second floor so if you have someone who can't climb stairs, ask for a ground floor room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Green Bay East; City: Green Bay Wisconsin; Review: Stayed one night and this hotel is very clean. Very nice staff and roomy breakfast room. Room was very comfortable and bathroom very clean. Love that all rooms are non smoking. Great location close to Lambeau and many places to eat. We would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Memphis Germantown; City: Germantown Tennessee; Review: We stopped here for one night and the woman working the front desk was delightful. Very clean rooms and spacious. Handicap accessible for breakfast. Clean breakfast area and good food. Would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown N Loop Michigan Ave; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: We stayed here while in town for lollapolooza. This was a great location. Very nice room, everyone was incredibly nice. Loved the lobby. Would stay here again. Air conditioning worked fabulously. Great views and so clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Kansas City Overland Park Convention Center; City: Overland Park Kansas; Review: This is a very clean hotel, excellent staff and awesome customer service. Everyone is greeted, they remembered what coffee I wanted on the second day. Great location to get to places to eat. I will continue to stay here on my business trips.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bluetooth Wireless Mouse with Adjustable DPI Ergonomic Portable Optical Mouse for PC Mac and ChromeBook; Brand: HDE; Review: This item hooked right up and made using my new tablet even easier. Very pleased with this products performance. Yea!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arctic P253 Bt R2-wireless Bluetooth V4.0) Headset with for on the Move Model HEASO-ERM45-GBA01; Brand: ARCTIC; Review: After having to return my first pair because they stopped working for no apparent reason Amazon replaced them with my second pair. They work great so far and have excellent sound quality. For the price you can not go wrong. Amazon provides excellent customer service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASUS Transformer Book 10.1" Detachable 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop (T100TA-B1-GR); Brand: Asus; Review: I can not say anything else about my new to except that it is awesome! was a little hard to fine the right case for it but I did also on Amazon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Solid Gear 2 port Universal USB Car Charger for Android Phone with Micro USB Charger Cable / USB Port; Brand: Solid Gear; Review: I bought this to be able to charge my phone and my bluetooth headset in my car from one outlet and this did the job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OMOTON Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Android, Black; Brand: OMOTON; Review: I bought this to use with my new Asus transformer tablet PC. It worked well and makes it easier to plug my tablet into my widescreen and be able to sit on the couch and use it wirelessly.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackiey USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter Converter, Multi-Monitor Adapter Male to Female Connector; Brand: Jackiey; Review: This tablet PC is awesome. I have had no problems with it and was very pleased with the whole transaction; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics: A Philosophy for achieving a Radiant Mind and a Fabulous Body; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Porter Page; Review: As a newcomer to the macrobiotic lifestyle, I am always looking for books on the topic. Jessica Porter is awesome - she conveys the information in a succinct, clear and non-condescending manner. Not to mention the fact that she is really funny! Not only did I learn a lot from this book, but I also really enjoyed reading it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Curtis Sittenfeld Page; Review: As someone who attended an elite northeastern prep school, I have to say that the characterization was extremely accurate. In fact, at times I thought that she might be writing about my school (i'm still not sure that she wasn't). In addition, although socially I was the antithesis of Lee, the parallels between what went on in her head and mine were, at times, freaky. Overall, this novel was a great read, the characters were plausible, and the writing style was top notch. I am looking forward to her second novel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Devil Wears Prada; Author: Visit Amazon's Lauren Weisberger Page; Review: In reading over the reviews posted here, it seems that people are very bothered by the shallow, materialistic protagonist. I didn't necessarily get that impression and besides, if every character was likeable and exuding righteousness, we'd never have had some of the great literary heroes and heroines. That being said, Andrea Sachs doesn't fall into that category and the book itself was largely a disappointment. I had no expectation of lofty intellectual reading, but some semblance of plot would have been nice. Every aspect of the story was completely predictable and the characters were rather poorly developed. I wouldn't go as far as to say that this was a waste of money, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone either.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Goodnight Nobody: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jennifer Weiner Page; Review: I agree with the other reviewers that this was not Jennifer Weiner's best book, but it was only marginally disappointing. It wasn't until the last chapter where everything seemed rushed and thrown together to create a conclusion that I thought it suffered. There were too many unanswered questions, which can be intriguing, but in this book it seemed more like the author just got tired of writing. Don't get me wrong, this book is definitely worth reading and I certainly enjoyed it right up until that last chapter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Your Big Break; Author: Visit Amazon's Johanna Edwards Page; Review: After reading the reviews here, I feel like I am losing my sense of humor. Everyone seems to laud this book as "hysterical", but I didn't get that sense at all. The storyline was predictable, the characters lacked depth, and the dialogue was forced. I really liked her first book a lot, but I have to say that I just don't recommend this one.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charmed Thirds; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McCafferty Page; Review: I am definitely not part of the camp that was disappointed by this third installment. I also think that the fact that J. evolved and experimented with new feelings and ideas added to the feasibility of the book and did not take away from her character at all. My opinion may be a tiny bit swayed by the fact that I listened to the unabridged audiobook version. The girl who read the book was fantastic and I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chambermaid: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Saira Rao Page; Review: Like many of the reviewers, I am a lawyer and I clerked for a Federal judge. My experience was largely unlike the one portrayed in this book. I take no issue with that; it's a work of fiction. I give this book only 2 stars because, frankly, the writing was just bad. The characterization of Judge Friedman was just too over-the-top and clownish to be effective satire. The attention to detail was also quite poor. In the opening chapters, Sheila discusses her new Theory suit. Later on, she laments that she has not worn a suit in years and is forced to don a Dynasty-era shoulder-padded monstrosity. Also, I don't know where Heidi was walking, because there's no mall in New Haven. I know those points are nitpicky, but if you are going to write a novel you have to pay attention to those things.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Perfect Fifths: A Novel (Jessica Darling); Author: Visit Amazon's Megan McCafferty Page; Review: Like many others, I loved the Jessica Darling series and hate to give the final installment such a low rating. This book was honestly one of the worst that I have ever read. I'm sure the author didn't want a predictable end to the series (i.e. M & J reunite, fall back in love, get married, etc..), but this was equally as unsatisfying. With that said, I look forward to reading Megan McCafferty's next book and being introduced to the witty, relatable characters for which she is known.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unleashed (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frailty (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gift (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with food recipes as follows:
Title: balsamic glazed pork chops; Review: This was so easy! My family loved it and said it tasted like a restaurant meal. We've had it twice now and it works just as well with onions. Thank you for this great recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: vanilla chocolate and butterscotch pudding mixes; Review: Wow! I tried the butterscotch and I was worried it wouldn't turn out when I got a few blobs, but all stirred out and it was so creamy and rich in the end. Thank you! I'd never thought to make homemade pudding before!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: oatmeal school cookies; Review: I loved these cookies. I only had 1/2 cup wheat germ, so I added more flour, and I used chocolate chips. I almost didn't get any cookies because I couldn't stop eating the batter (this usually isn't a problem)! In my oven 10 minutes was just right for crunchy cookies. Very good. Thanks for sharing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: healthy substitute for cream of chicken soup; Review: This is GREAT! I had to use regular milk, fresh sauteed onions and chicken soup base as subs, but I will be trying the recipe as is when I gather the ingredients. It'll be so nice to have this on hand. This is so much better than canned. Thanks for the recipe!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: strawberry and spinach salad with sweet french dressing; Review: This is a terrific dressing! I add green onions. When I don't have strawberries I put bacon and water chestnuts on the salad. The sweet dressing is perfect with spinach. thanks for posting!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: the best black bean brownies flourless; Review: These taste like real brownies! I didn't have a food processor and used a mixer, which left bits of beans. Next time I may try blending the beans first. The taste is great, though, and even the texture with the bean bits isn't bad. Very chocolaty and my kids and husband loved them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Follow Me, Boys!; Brand: Fred MacMurray; Review: I first saw FOLLOW ME, BOYS on The Disney Channel long ago and looked forward to seeing it again. I initially watched it out of a sense of Duty -- as an admirer of the art of Walt Disney. I was anything but a Boy Scout and expected the film to be syrupy and nauseating, but was surprised to find FOLLOW ME, BOYS to be one of Uncle Walt's warmest and most genuinely sentimental works. The film shares a compelling spirit of real goodness and positive idealism with such Walt Disney classics as POLLYANNA, THOSE CALLOWAYS and OLD YELLER, along with much of their quality and entertainment value. Fred MacMurray is in his element here, giving one of his best performances. The Disney Company should certainly be including widescreen alternates on their DVDs but I was not going to miss this moving film for anything. Rating: 8/10 **** OUTSTANDING.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Phantom of the Opera VHS; Brand: Julian Sands; Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1998) Cast: Asia Argento, Julian Sands. Director: Dario Argento. Paris Opera understudy Christine Daae (Asia Argento) is mesmerized and corrupted by a human rat and indiscriminate killer known as The Phantom (Julian Sands) who lurks in the bowels of the opera house. However, the mindless prima donna cannot decide between her weird seducer and an equally unappealing nobleman, and the threesome's tiresome sexual excesses eventually result in a nasty mess. This visually striking but ludicrous film version of Gaston Leroux's famous story unaccountably proved to be the nadir in the illustrious career of Dario Argento, successor to Mario Bava as the master creator of such ultra-violent and brilliantly cinematic Italian "giallo" thrillers as THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, DEEP RED, TENEBRAE and THE STENDAHL SYNDROME. Argento had stumbled before (FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, TWO EVIL EYES and TRAUMA) but never with such promising material and on such a grandiose scale. The debacle of PHANTOM seemed to indicate a premature decline, resulting in a schism among the director's admirers that persists to this day and has negatively impacted acceptance of such superior recent films as MOTHER OF TEARS and GIALLO. It's been my understanding that Dario Argento made this film under duress, the subject having been chosen for him in a contest-poll of fans. Argento had already created his variation on the theme as one of his best gialli, OPERA/TERROR AT THE OPERA, which displays all the passion, energy and genuine artistry his PHANTOM lacks. I don't pretend to know what goes on in Argento's bizarre head, but my gut feeling is that he expressed his disinterest and resentment for this unwanted project by deliberately trashing it. It is uninspired, disorganized, and never begins to express the genuinely surreal mystique of Argento's ambitious art films such as SUSPIRIA, INFERNO and PHENOMENA. Most of this unfocused mess could have been "directed" by any hack [Luigi Cozzi?], as only a few scenes and choice moments display evidence of the Maestro's usual creativity and high style. The ill-conceived project shows every sign of having been further botched in the editing process, usually one of Argento's strong points. Unlike most of the artist's films, PHANTOM is based on a literary source, but the narrative structure is hopelessly choppy and confused, with events occurring out of order and a sense of much story footage having been deleted. Far from the mesmerizing, dream-like effect often achieved by the director, the film's sense of flow is undone by the barrage of barely-related scenes crashing one upon the other like a traffic pile-up. The main problem is the script, written with former Roman Polanski collaborator Gerard Brach, which treats the material as unfunny comedy and unromantic romance and focuses almost entirely on extraneous episodes, and unworkable "ideas" such as the Phantom's relationship with rats, while the central story is left to die miserably. Argento and Brach plainly intended a burlesque but turned out a dismal travesty, not "absurdist" but abjectly absurd. The notorious low-points are the effete leading man's visit to a sleazy brothel,; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Suspiria VHS; Brand: Jessica Harper; Review: Currently there is considerable diversity of response to Dario Argento's supernatural masterpiece SUSPIRIA. Admiration and enthusiasm for the film is not nearly as universal as it was twenty years ago, when its reputation skyrocked past the level of a cult item. Viewers younger than myself (and I am a Terrible Old Man) looking for the film's legendary intensity often seem put off by it's nonsensical, campy excessiveness. I think that the camp in SUSPIRIA is deliberate. The casting alone is a clue. Hollywood legend Joan Bennett (of Fritz Lang and DARK SHADOWS fame), Alida Valli (of Welles' THE THIRD MAN and Hitchcock's THE PARADINE CASE), uber-weirdo Udo Kier (ANDY WARHOL'S FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN and BLOOD FOR DRACULA), and oddball leading lady Jessica Harper (PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, SHOCK TREATMENT), all in one movie--and that's just for starters! The whole thing is deliberately and flagrantly baroque, with an overwhelming emphasis on dazzling decor. If Vincente Minnelli, Ken Russell and Mario Bava had teamed up to make a psychedelic Horror film, it might have looked something like this. "Over the top" doesn't begin to describe the film's outrageousness. It ascends from the weird unreality of Argento's ultra-violent Giallo thriller masterpiece DEEP RED to a new octave of visual, aural and aesthetic insanity. SUSPIRIA is sort of a deadpan response to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: a glorious pop-art orgy of color, sound and sensation, designed to drive the viewer to screams, laughter and delerium. The test is not so much "can you take the terror?" as "can you stand the stimulation?". Argento's phantasmagorias are not for anyone demanding logic, characterization, or a linear narrative. These are mad, blackly comic dream films with no point of comparison to garden-variety Horror or "Scary" Movies. Perhaps a background in the Italianate Gothic cinema is a prerequisite to appreciation. Maybe one had to "be there" to fully succumb to the impact of its unique madness. When it first came out, it was utterly wild; there'd never been anything quite like it. SUSPIRIA is one of my five favorite Modern Horror films. I can't wait to see how Natalie Portman is going to approach the new version, if that ever gets made. Rating: 10/10 ***** Extraordinary.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo: The Complete Series; Brand: ; Review: THE 13 GHOSTS OF SCOOBY-DOO is an unusually promising middle-period variant of the long-running Mystery-Comedy Cartoon series. The addition of a strong fantasy element is a breakout landmark. Most of all, the continuing guest character of Mystic "Vincent Van Ghoul", voiced by Classic Horror Star Supreme, VINCENT PRICE, lends this particular show a distinction unmatched in the Universe of Doo. 13 GHOSTS is the first serialized version of SCOOBY-DOO which follows in sequence a continuing storyline established in the initial episodes. An intriguing element is the focus on some of Scooby's earliest encounters with "real" supernatural spooks (as opposed to masked crooks). This foreshadows such superior DVD animated features as SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND, SCOOBY-DOO AND THE WITCH'S GHOST and SCOOBY-DOO AND THE GOBLIN KING. A disappointing aspect of 13 GHOSTS is that the serial abruptly stops just shy of the overall story's conclusion. Unfortunately, the show was prematurely canceled before the final episodes could be made. The absence of regular characters Freddy and Velma, the misuse of made-over ingénue Daphne as mere decor, along with the (subdued) presence of unpopular little Scrappy-Doo, are further counts against the show. However, it's the grating dominance of the extraneous new character Film-Flam, a token ethnic street brat with a flippant, arrogant attitude, that most seriously mars the series. Happily, the redeeming presence of the magnificent Price and a fresh touch of color and imagination save the show and restore the high quality of earlier (pre-Scrappy) series. For these reasons, THE 13 GHOSTS OF SCOOBY-DOO is recommended to all fans of the Scoob, as well as admirers of the sublime Vinnie. [Vincent Price may be best known to young viewers for his memorably sinister spoken monologue in Michael Jackson's momentous "THRILLER". Reasonably mature Scooby fans desiring a deeper acquaintance with Vincent Price would enjoy the legendary Hollywood actor's rich, deliciously over-ripe performances in the following "starter set": THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, LAURA, DRAGONWYCK, HOUSE OF WAX (1953), THE FLY (1958), HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1958), THE TINGLER, HOUSE OF USHER (1960), PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961), TALES OF TERROR, THE RAVEN (1963), COMEDY OF TERRORS, THE HAUNTED PALACE, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964), THE TOMB OF LIGIEA, WITCHFINDER GENERAL/CONQUERER WORM, THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES and THEATRE OF BLOOD.] Rating: 7/10 *** GOOD.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blood Bath; Brand: William campbell; Review: The remarkable low-budget horror film BLOOD BATH is an esoteric example of accidental art whose production history is as interesting as the film itself. Uncredited Executive Producer Roger Corman hired co-director Stephanie Rothman (THE VELVET VAMPIRE) to complete an unfinished and shelved independent thriller directed by Jack Hill (SPIDER BABY), about a killer artist stalking the Beat art scene in Venice, California. Rothman's re-write transformed the villain into a vampire. Corman embellished BLOOD BATH with ten minutes of rich atmospheric footage from a Yugoslavian film, OPERATION TITIAN, which in turn was revised by Corman protege Francis Ford Coppola as a very obscure feature released exclusively to television, PORTRAIT OF TERROR. This combined the dubbed and re-edited TITIAN with new scenes featuring actors William Campbell (STAR TREK) and Patrick Magee (A CLOCKWORK ORANGE), shot by second-unit director Hill during the filming in Ireland of Coppola's first commercial feature, DEMENTIA 13. In BLOOD BATH, William Campbell's character retained the same occupation and name (artist "Antonio Sordi", or "Tony") from PORTRAIT. An early cut of the film contained even more footage from TITIAN which was trimmed for the finished theatrical edition released by American-International Productions. For the television version of BLOOD BATH entitled TRACK OF THE VAMPIRE, Corman and Rothman expanded the 62-minute theatrical cut by eleven minutes, restoring some of the Yugoslavian footage and adding out-takes from the American version (including a three-minute interpretive ballet on the beach by Lori/Linda Saunders). The most notable addition to TRACK OF THE VAMPIRE was a scene of Campbell and Magee from PORTRAIT OF TERROR, newly-dubbed to fit the existing story. The scene established a sub-plot which altered one of the supporting characters. (It also served as preparation for the nonsensical presence of Magee's "corpse" in the finale.) These additions and restorations emphasized the patchwork nature of the film but also enhanced the unique sense of a bizarre collage. The main debit is the jarring inclusion of awful improvisational black-comedy scenes, set in a Beat coffee-house, which look and play like out-takes from Corman's BUCKET OF BLOOD. These do, however, slyly satirize the very randomness of the film itself, enlightening us as to the "cosmic" effect of quantum physics on pretentious modern art. (The scenes were deleted from the TRACK OF THE VAMPIRE cut.) The film's strongest assets are its beautiful black-and-white photography (by Alfred Taylor and Nenad Jovicic) and an eerie score by Ronald Stein. It benefits from a deeply creepy performance by Campbell, a striking one by Sandra Knight (of FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER and Corman's THE TERROR), and the bikinied presence of breathtaking Saunders. In either of its variants, BLOOD BATH is a tremendously weird and compelling film that makes no sense at all on a story level but chances to succeed as low-budget surrealism worthy of Mario Bava. A dream scene effectively suggests the designs of Salvadore Dali; while a nightmarish sequence (shot with style by Rothman) of Knight tracking the vampire on shadowed streets approaches the haunting beauty of Herk Harvey's CARNIVAL OF SOULS. The MGM Limited Edition made-to-order DVD-R is the original 62-min. theatrical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Chan Collection - Volume 5:; Brand: Sidney Toler; Review: The final boxed set of the Fox Charlie Chan series, starring Sidney Toler as the wise and heroic Chinese detective, is a crucial addition to any Mystery film library despite the somewhat variable quality of the films themselves. I find PANAMA (4/5 Excellent), while dated, a first-rate entry with a supporting cast even more colorful than its locale. WAX MUSEUM (4/5 Outstanding), with its eerie setting evocative of such superior Gothic classics as THE MYSTERY OF THE WAX MUSEUM and HOUSE OF WAX (1953), is an above-average entry with special appeal, just spooky enough to be memorable. Although well-crafted, photographed and performed, sparked by some reasonably exciting scenes, I find MURDER OVER NEW YORK (3/5 Average) generally unimpressive due to its routine story and writing. DEAD MEN TELL (4/5 Outstanding) is a a strong entry elevated by especially rich visual style, as are all the late Toler entries directed by Harry Lachman. RIO and MURDER CRUISE (both 3/5 Good) are otherwise unexceptional Sidney Toler entries, significant as the only attempts at new versions of Earl Derr Biggers novels previously filmed with Warner Oland (THE BLACK CAMEL and the lost CHARLIE CHAN CARRIES ON, respectively). The Fox Charlie Chan series goes out with a bang with Lachman's CASTLE IN THE DESERT (5/5 Extraordinary), one of the very best of the Toler films. An insane story combines with the best kind of Classic-Horror tropes in a High Gothic setting, graced with a rich supporting cast. Again director Harry Lachman emphasizes imaginative visual style which is most appropriate to this crossover genre piece. This final group of Fox entries may not represent the cream of the series, but no matter. We cherish the Charlie Chan films less for their mystery plots than for their vivid atmosphere of "mysterioso" which these offer in abundance. Sidney Toler was hardly finished with Charlie Chan, however; he continued playing the character in no less than eleven low-budget entries for Monogram studios. As with Fox's previous four DVD boxed sets of the Charlie Chan series, great care has been taken in restoring these vintage films which have never looked better. Unlike the other sets, a few of the discs are two-sided, but no matter, as we get fully seven classic movies at a more than reasonable price. RATING: 4/5 - 9/10 EXCELLENT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westward Ho, the Wagons! (The Wonderful World of Disney) [DVD]; Brand: Fess Parker; Review: I'm fond of this little movie -- a sort of MICKEY MOUSE CLUB serial in color with Fess Parker (DAVY CROCKETT) and three of the original Mousketeers. It's no great shakes, but as with many Walt Disney films of its period, warmth and nostalgic charm supersede any other considerations. Of course Disney should not be releasing their wide-screen archival films full-frame -- but they are, and likely will never change policy unless there is some unforeseen revolution, such as when SONG OF THE SOUTH sees a fully-restored U.S. Platinum Blu-Ray release with hours of extras. (Harrumph!) The truly important thing is that the movie has at last been made available on DVD to those of us who love it. As to WESTWARD HO! itself: I've long had a sneaking suspicion that this was originally intended for the Walt Disney TV show but went to theaters instead, as with so many Disney films of that era. It was unusual, but not unheard of, for films of the early CinemaScope era to be shot in two versions: wide-screen for theaters equipped for 'Scope and standard for general release. Walt Disney was renowned for looking ahead and I wouldn't be surprised if he took this route knowing that the film was in theaters to capitalize on the CROCKETT craze but would find a permanent home on his TV show. No evidence, but it makes total sense to me, and I'd be willing to bet on it. RATING: 3/5 - 6/10 AVERAGE; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ten Who Dared; Brand: William Beaudine; Review: TEN WHO DARED was made as a two-part episode of WALT DISNEY'S WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLOR TV show and expanded as a theatrical feature when Walt was impressed with the spectacular location photography of the Grand Canyon. The modest production may not have played well on the big theater screen but the movie is on a par with Disney's high TV standard. It's an absorbing, character-driven Western drama with a good cast led by the great Brian Keith in a barn-storming performance. This long-awaited reissue is somewhat disappointing in that the source is clearly a worn and faded print -- perhaps from a 16mm edition made for school showings -- which especially suffers from the loss of the original's rich Technicolor photography. The neglect of care for this film may stem from its latter-day critical depreciation as well as its limited commercial life. It is unfortunate that this DVD release is the best quality we are likely to see. What matters most is that we at last have access to a rare feature film from the Silver Age of the Walt Disney era, which has not been publicly shown for four decades. It's time to forget Leonard Maltin's unreasonable "bombing" of this film in his THE DISNEY FILMS and MOVIE GUIDE and enjoy (or not enjoy) the opportunity to see the film for ourselves without undue negative influence. Rating: 6/10 ***/5 AVERAGE.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies; Brand: F.X. Feeney; Review: "Schlock" is a term (of endearment) that refers to low-caliber exploitation movies in general -- the cinematic equivalent of a carnival sideshow -- and covers a broad base of categories. All exploitation movies are essentially "schlock" regardless of genre or type. In their heyday, these subterranean films dealt luridly with such subjects as sex education (V.D., unwed pregnancy, childbirth), alcoholism and drugs, crime, domestic violence, "freaks" and physical deformity (CHAINED FOR LIFE about the sexual and romantic issues of "Siamese" twins, a little-people Western called THE TERROR OF TINY TOWN), biker flicks, Gore porn, low-grade Horror, Science Fiction and monsters, teenage rebellion and under-age sexuality (HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL, HOT ROD GANG), nudist camps, rock'n'roll, religion (cheap renditions of Bible stories and passion plays, fundamentalist scare films threatening horrendous hell and damnation), "nudie cutie" frolics, crappy kiddie matinee junk, Mexican Wrestling Superhero fantasies, "nudie roughies" (sadism and sexual violence), REEFER MADNESS and COCAINE FIENDS, stag reels, burlesque stripping, bondage and fetishism, homosexuality, transvestism and sex change... You name it, schlocky exploitation and "sexploitation" films sold whatever then-"hot" or scandalous tabloid subjects establishment Hollywood would not touch and which held a powerful attraction to the baser instincts of an enormous audience stifled by social conservatism and starved by mainstream entertainment's false moralizing and sanitizing of the gamy aspects of human nature and the grit of actual life. All these fields were ripe for exploitation, in the sense of a cynical capitalization on the morbid and horny curiosity of a public demand for the stimulation of forbidden knowledge and pleasurable, dirty sleaze. This documentary survey does a good job of charting the progression of schlocky film culture as it pushed the boundaries from the circus-like atmosphere of its early stages through the lower strata of the teen-oriented Horror and Science Fiction genres and into the increasingly daring area of the sex film. The field is much too broad for a comprehensive exploration within the time limits of a single feature but this film will serve as a useful starting point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie Chan Collection (Shadows Over Chinatown / Docks of New Orleans / Shanghai Chest / The Golden Eye); Brand: Roland Winters; Review: This eagerly-awaited CHARLIE CHAN: COLLECTION (2013) includes four of the last Monogram titles in the classic mystery-comedy series, never before issued on home video: SHADOWS OVER CHINATOWN (starring Sidney Toler) and DOCKS OF NEW ORLEANS, THE SHANGHAI CHEST and THE GOLDEN EYE (with Roland Winters). These are beautiful, restored transfers from pristine sources that render the low-budget B-classics brighter and clearer than ever before. This leaves only three Charlie Chan entries remaining to be issued on DVD. Rating: 9/10 **** EXCELLENT ----------------------------------------- To set the record straight for new fans and late-arrivals: Earl Derr Biggers, author of the classic thriller "Seven Keys to Baldpate", created the heroic character Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police in a series of six best-selling mystery novels beginning with "The House without a Key". Charlie Chan: Five Complete Novels: The House Without a Key; The Chinese Parrot; Behind That Curtain; The Black Camel; Keeper of the Keys Trade-paperback facsimiles and Kindle editions of these books, including the sixth ("Charlie Chan Carries On"), are now available separately on Amazon. All but one of the original books ("The Keeper of the Keys") were filmed -- some more than once -- leading to an enormously popular and memorable movie series featuring the beloved Chinese-American detective character which ran for two decades. The silent versions of Biggers' THE HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY and THE CHINESE PARROT evidently no longer exist. Four of the earliest Fox classics starring Warner Oland (CHARLIE CHAN CARRIES ON, CHARLIE CHAN'S CHANCE, CHARLIE CHAN'S GREATEST CASE and CHARLIE CHAN'S COURAGE) are considered to be lost films. Aside from the absence of Oland's initial performance and character development, the pity is that these are among the few accurate film versions of the Biggers novels. (I'm unaware of any record of these priceless films having been destroyed, so hope remains that they may eventually emerge from the vaults in which they have been misplaced. These things do happen.) All of the remaining 23 entries in the Fox series starring Oland or Sidney Toler as Chan are currently available on DVD: Charlie Chan Collection, Vol. 1 (Charlie Chan in London / Charlie Chan in Paris / Charlie Chan in Egypt / Charlie Chan in Shanghai / Eran Trece) VOL. 1, the first collected round of Fox films starring Warner Oland, finds the "Charlie Chan" series liberated from the Biggers novels and coming into its own as an original movie phenomenon. The outstanding CHARLIE CHAN IN PARIS introduces the great Keye Luke as his iconic character Number One Son, Lee Chan. Like THE BLACK CAMEL, EGYPT is an interface with the Hollywood Classic Horror Film -- one of several which stand among the most popular entries. With the first-class SHANGHAI the series moves into high-gear. ERAN TRECE is the alternate version of the missing CHARLIE CHAN CARRIES ON, filmed in Spanish with a different cast. It allows us a glimpse of what the first film in the "official" series was like. All the current Fox "Chan" issues have been painstakingly restored, using digital technology, to remove scratches, blemishes and other damage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tucker & Dale vs. Evil; Brand: Tyler Labine; Review: Call me crazy, call me corny... but I have fallen head over heels for this exuberant little bluegrass comedy thriller. Two endearingly dumb hick hillbillies, Dale (Tyler Labine) and Tucker (Alan Tudyk), are happily settling in for a vacation at their ramshackle cabin in the woods when their bliss is disrupted by the arrival of a carload of mindless college kids. During a late-night fishing excursion, the beer-loving buddies witness a swimming party and rescue one of the girls from drowning, taking her back to their cabin to recover. While Tucker spends his day working in the woods, Dale devotes every moment to humbly caring for their unexpected guest. Nice, pretty, intelligent and bland Allison (Katrina Bowdan) quickly loses her initial fear of her bearded, beer-bellied Bear of a host as she discovers him to be awkwardly shy, gentle, sweet-natured and seriously cute. In turn, the self-negating Dale is overwhelmed by the acceptance and warmth of this unattainable dream person. The two develop an unlikely friendship and cozily settle down to await the return of her friends. This is not how Allison's friends perceive the situation. They have been frightened by tales of bloodthirsty killers in the area and are certain that "Final Girl" Allison has been captured by savage rednecks. In their zeal to rescue her, they each rush to the attack - and accidentally cause their own violent, bloody deaths in the best FRIDAY THE 13th manner. TUCKER AND DALE vs. EVIL, like the classic ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948), is that rarity: a Horror-Comedy that honors the genre and works on every level. It can be seen as the Laurel and Hardy version of such rural thrillers as DELIVERANCE and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. In this case the humor is restrained and character-oriented, and all physical comedy stems directly from the situation. The film's admirable achievement is that it maintains a buoyant sense of humor without ever mocking or compromising genre conventions. The point of view of the two groups of characters determines the alternating shifts of tone. The good ol' boys and their open-minded girl friend see the story as a rustic romantic comedy whereas the shallow college kids exist in a generic slasher-flick dimension, played straight with menacing music and every edge-of-seat beat in place. Whenever the two worlds happen to meet, the resulting absurdity twists the standard blood'n'guts "Kills" as a dynamic unity of shock and laughter. The deft balancing of this sharp contrast is the key to TUCKER AND DALE's success. Central to the movie's charm are the appealing performances of the three leads; especially big -- and big-hearted -- Tyler Labine, whose personal warmth and good-humor make this a splatter with soul. Add to this a genuinely warm and moving story of love and friendship between characters we come to care for, and you have a one-of-a-kind indie winner to treasure and remember. And, oh yeah -- it's awesome on eye-poppin' Blu-Ray, sporting an uproarious commentary track by Labine and Tudyk with director Eli Craig, and a short version of the film re-edited; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Taking of Deborah Logan; Brand: Jill Larson; Review: I'm mostly inured to the fear element of horror films, but this one scared the piss-**** out of me. The fictional documentary approach is at its best here. The acting is good all around, with a superb leading performance by Jill Larson as the possessed woman and a painfully real one by Anne Ramsay as her strong-willed daughter. The entire project is imaginatively conceived and breathes a sense of energy and freshness into familiar supernatural material. This intelligent and well-made indie sleeper came out of left field with no fanfare, but is just a notch behind the acclaimed THE LAST EXORCISM in overall quality. Highly recommended. Spread the word! Rating: 8/10 4/5 OUTSTANDING.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Womens Hanes 3 Pair ComfortSoft No Lines Bikini Panties - EV42AS; Brand: Hanes; Review: color choices are a little bit off than expected.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maidenform Women's Microfiber Scallop Lace Cheeky Hipster Panty; Brand: ; Review: like it for my wife very nice and decent.thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's Sky Wedge Opulence Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: very good item and more likely to be appreciate physically than in the display image itself. thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PUMA Women's Sky Wedge Opulence Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: very good item and more likely to be appreciate physically than in the display image itself. thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Felina Women's Luscious Cheeky Panty Hipster Panty; Brand: Felina; Review: Excellent item.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Women's Comfortsoft Cotton Stretch Boy Brief (Pack of 3)(assorted colors); Brand: ; Review: excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's Go Walk 2-Stance Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: excellent!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Up2date Fashion Women's Satin Chemise Lingerie, High/low Design with Lace; Brand: Up2date Fashion; Review: excellent !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Orchid Women's Pullover Nightshirt; Brand: White Orchid; Review: kinda bit large for a medium,anyway theres no option for small. still good quality; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women's Night Shirts, Jacquard or Printed, Up2date Fashion Style# NSJQ-11; Brand: Up2date Fashion; Review: excellent!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nsstar Womens Lace See-through Boat Neck Lingerie Dress Babydoll with G-string (Black); Brand: Ninimour; Review: EXCELLENT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Kids' Pure Elastic; Brand: ; Review: EXCELLENT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ANDI ROSE Sexy Lingerie Corset Dress & Thong G-string Set Women's Black (Black); Brand: ANDI ROSE; Review: EXCELLENT.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asoichi Sexy Women's Silk Lingerie Pajamas Sleepwear Robes Nightgown (Black); Brand: asoidchi; Review: EXCELLENT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Kids Rebound Sneaker (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid),Black/Soft Lime,6 M US Big Kid; Brand: ; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flat Matte Reflective Flash Color Lens Large Horn Rimmed Style Sunglasses; Brand: zeroUV; Review: a little small as i was expecting but overall feels good to wear.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Look of Love (The Sullivans); Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Andre Page; Review: I won this book, didn't know much about the author but the book sounded interesting. Received my book on Saturday and could not put it down. Beautiful love story! !!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero of a Highland Wolf; Author: Visit Amazon's Terry Spear Page; Review: I enjoyed this book, as always I came away very satisfied with the story and the happily ever after.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Branded (The Cavanaugh Brothers); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Wright Page; Review: Luved it!!!!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mystic Wolves: Mystic Wolves; Author: Visit Amazon's Belinda Boring Page; Review: If there story a little longer it would have better; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sebastian/Aristide (Bayou Heat) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Alexandra Ivy Page; Review: I have read all the books so far in this series. Each story keeps getting better and better. I really enjoy the colaboration of the 2 authors. Keep them coming. Very big fan; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dead Detective; Author: Visit Amazon's J.R. Rain Page; Review: I am a big Samatha Moon and Jim Knighthorse fan, and not a professional reviewer or blogger. So I was thrilled to get a chance to read another great book by J.R Rain. Richelle wakes up dead ok, then goes on about trying to figure out how she got that way and why. I am really having a hard time getting into the story, the characters are just dragging along and there is no excitement in the adventure they are on.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shadowlove-Stalkers; Author: Visit Amazon's Claudy Conn Page; Review: Awesome, can't wait to read the next book in the series ;); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Omen (The Deja Vu Chronicles); Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Melville Page; Review: !!!!!!!! Exciting, Riveting adventurous !!!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Take A Chance (Running Into Love) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Annalisa Nicole Page; Review: All I can say is Wow!!!!!!!! And you have got to read this book!!!!!!!!!!! It's a beautiful love story, the chemistry between Willow and Asher was awesome. I am really excited about reading the next book in this Series. ..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moon Dragon; Author: Visit Amazon's J. R. Rain Page; Review: Another fantastic book in the Samantha Moon Series. Very happy to see she is still trying to be the best Mom she can be despite the tragedy that is her life now. Still trying to keep her humanity and do whats right.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken (The Cavanaugh Brothers); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Wright Page; Review: When the Cavanaugh's Father passes away it brings 3 brothers home even tho they have spent their yrs doing everything they could not to come home to all the horrible memories from their childhood. James loves horses and earns a living being a horse whisper. He meets his brothers assistant he finds himself falling in love with her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Viking Vampire (Sanctuary, Texas) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Krystal Shannan Page; Review: My Viking Vampire, Bailey has been running and hiding for so long it's hard to trust. She finds the strength to trust again and love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Black Horse (Breaking Black) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Kline Page; Review: Such tragedy for the McClain woman who loved a man with such a poisoned mind as the Devil himself. When Colton lost everything there was Averie to help him become a better man than the poised blood that runs through his veins. Just when they're ready to put everything in the past the Black horse is released from prison where Avrie and Colton testimony sent him. Now Black Horse is hell bent on revenge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: By The Light Of The Moon: Rise of The Arkansas Werewolves (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jodi Vaughn Page; Review: I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next in this series. The love story was just the right amount of hidden passion and a duty.!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paydown: A Leopold Blake Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Nick Stephenson Page; Review: Story line is good, I don't know much about the financial world. But it sounds interesting; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inside the Lines (Without a Trace) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ally Bishop Page; Review: Lux is a Dominatrix with a different flair. She cares for her clients. She has had a hard time finding love in her line of work. Then she meets Fin when he steps in to help with a client. The more she fights against her feelings so she can consintrate on her career the more she falls in love.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wolf Spell: Book One; Author: Visit Amazon's M. R. Polish Page; Review: The story of Esmeralda was very very touching, finding out her mother wasn't her mother after she had been kidnapped and forced to save her. Then things went haywire from there. She meets Jarak who was paid to guard and falls in love and has spirit wolves. Oh and then there is Ian who has been dreaming about Esmeralda since before she was born. Now a very powerful witch is after her. Then she has to bring back 5 witches that were killed by the witch hunting her. To to much going on at once; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shadow Dancer (The Shadow Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Addison Kline Page; Review: Really liked this book; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witch Who Cried Wolf: New Adult Paranormal Romance (Cry Wolf); Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Makela Page; Review: I was given this book for a honest review Mia is a witch but not yet into her full powers because she has to hide from her family what she is. Trying to help her is a friend and mentor Jessa. By trying to Mia to improve her majic she gets her to make a potion for a cash customer. Without all the information she makes the wrong kinda potion and the man is after to fix. When her brother gets Mia to pickup his best friend from the Airport they are attacked and Ethan is hurt. While trying to help him she uses a healing salve that she made that she'd accidentally spilled a love potion into. Now she doesn't know whether it's the potion or if he really had fellings for her. Mia is in a relationship with Greg but she's not very happy with it and doesn't want to hurt his fellings by breaking up with him over the holidays. She finally breaks it off after he is rude during Christmas eve dinner. When she geys home there is a new threat the son of the alpha wants a new potion to reverse the damage the first potion did. After her friend Jessa is hurt she finds herself and makes everything ok. Now her and Ethan get to explore the feeling they have. It was a nice story, if you were to remove to words of profanity i would let my grand daughters read this and I think they would like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blur: Night Roamers (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kristen Middleton Page; Review: Good book if you like teen adult/ paranormal books, I thought it was good story line and was disappointed that the story was not longer... keep up the good work Kristen Middleton; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: First Impressions (To Be With You Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's V Kelly Page; Review: First Impression!!!!! I really enjoyed reading this book The old saying is true, you can't judge a book by its cover. Vanessa Kelly gives you just enough background of the characters to keep you interested is seeing what could happen next with Gabby and Britni. The chemistry between Gabby and Trace is hot and explosive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sound Advice: Sensations Collection 1; Author: Visit Amazon's L.B. Dunbar Page; Review: The story of Jess and Emily was very emotional and inspiring, you never know where Destiny takes you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Highland Inn; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: I love old, quaint, funky, non-traditional. So LOVED the Highland Inn!! Yes, the floors creak most delightfully, the air conditioner wheezed a bit . . . part of the charm. The room was very comfortable and cozy. For me, another big bonus was the location . . . as a 50+ woman traveling alone, I felt like I was staying at a charming B&B where I breakfasted with friends in the 'dining room', chatting about our travels, putting pins in the map of the world - I met people from Belgium, Slovakia, Liverpool and various States. Jack the Cat followed me down the hall one night (see photo) and I invited him in my room for a visit. He crawled in my suitcase, in the shopping bag, sniffed all my belongings, then sat and watched me upload pics on the computer. The wireless did not reach to my room during my stay, which meant I discovered the relaxing front porch, where I could sip coffee, check Facebook, and chat with folks passing by. Another evening I chilled on the couch with my feet up on the coffee table. I walked to Little Five Points to shop, ate at several local restaurants, wandered through neighborhoods nearby enjoying the architecture and snapping pictures. All of the major sightseeing was within a short drive - Cyclorama, Jimmy Carter Center (gorgeous grounds!!), MLK Center, Oakland Cemetery, downtown, Mary Mac's Tearoom . . . and it was an easy drive out to Stone Mountain. The staff were friendly, informative and helpful. I will always make this my home-base when visiting Atlanta, and have been enthusiastically recommending it to friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn Airport; City: College Park Georgia; Review: Good basic room by the airport. Helpful staff, perfect location coming off a late flight. We were able to head straight to bed rather than driving a long distance for a hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Portland Clackamas; City: Clackamas Clackamas County Oregon; Review: Great value with a delicious full breakfast buffet each morning that included scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh fruit salad and more. The room was clean, and I like the freshly washed duvet covers for each guest. No more wondering if the spread is clean. Even though the location is near the freeway, my room was quiet and comfortable. Quick access to my meetings in West Linn and sightseeing and shopping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cabin; City: Reykjavik Capital Region; Review: A friend and I stayed 5 nights and found this hotel to be a great way to save money for things like tours and souvenirs - none of which are cheap in Iceland! We each got our own room, and did wonder how two people managed in the tiny space. I was comfortable and though you can hear the neighbors through the walls, everyone around me was there for sightseeing, so weren't up late at night or noisy. The breakfast food is the same every day - boiled eggs, sliced pressed ham and cheese, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. A bowl of thin yogurt to spoon over cereal, lots of fresh breads with jam and butter. Coffee, tea, milk and a fruit drink for beverages. While monotonous, it is filling and again, this is a budget hotel! The staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful. Lots of smiles and quick response when we needed something. Helga, (I hope I remembered her name correctly!) who is in the gift shop and helps arrange tours, was a shining star! We were ill and exhausted our first day there and she directed us to the local swimming pool which has multiple outdoor hot pools, a sea salt pool, steam room and even a water slide. It was wonderfully relaxing and set us up for the rest of the week. She was patient and polite, and helped arrange our tours to the South Shore, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon. The hotel is located steps from the waterfront, so we walked to downtown that way. It's about a 20 minute brisk walk, then you can wander along the 'shopping' street, catch the flea market, stop at a coffee shop, etc. In the winter be prepared for wind and cold. We experienced rain, sleet, snow, sun, hail.... sometimes in the same day! Be dressed warmly in layers with waterproof footwear, and you'll be fine. If you plan to be out of your room having adventures, I recommend the Hotel Cabin as a good place to sleep and use as home base while in Reykjavik.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seafarers International House; City: New York City New York; Review: After searching for affordable hotels in downtown New York, I was thrilled to discover the Searfarers. Yes, it is very, very basic. But it's in Manhattan! A couple of blocks from Union Square, with super easy subway access. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. If you just need a place to lay your head, you can't go wrong here. I was in a single room, with a shared bath. Never had to wait for the shower or toilet. My single complaint was the Internet access, as I'm an avid photographer who uploads to my Facebook "following' as I travel. I could rarely connect to their wireless, yet could go across the street to a local pub and connect fine. Aside from that, I will definitely stay here again and recommend Seafarers to my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Knights Inn Moses Lake; City: Moses Lake Washington; Review: I was on a 3-day road trip, and needed a place to stay for the night. Travel Inn was clean, quiet and I felt safe being there alone. It is near downtown Moses Lake. Just what I needed for an overnight. Nothing exciting, but fine for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, Black; Brand: Presto; Review: And the Wife H A T E S it with a passion. I like it because it's easy to use and does a good job. Cleaning the parts is a pain in the neck and the reason why the Wife hates it. I would suggest this unit, it makes chopping, shredding etc quick and easy. Cleaning is time consuming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vremi Apple Peeler, Slicer and Corer; Heavy Duty Cast Iron with Clamp Suction Base Burgundy; Brand: Vremi; Review: I love to EAT but hate to cook. The Wife likes to cook but makes me work for my chow. Peeling Potatoes being my job exclusively. Recently had a 5 lb bag of spuds put in front of me to peel the old school way. It was terrible. Bought this unit for a very decent price and it was delivered super fast. Assembly is minimal and easy. To spite the Wife, I went and got another 5 lb bag of Potatoes. They were peeled in minutes! It was fun and clean up was easy. You can't go wrong with this Gem! Have fun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prepworks by Progressive Deluxe Potato Cutter; Brand: Progressive; Review: It's a little funny reading the people bashing this little machine. Understanding the Physics involved helps . Start or stick the "Nose" of the potato into the face of the cutter so it doesn't slip. Then with one swift move the Potato will be sliced up and come flying out of the Cutter Head. Have just finished doing another 10 lb Bag haven't had any problems. Easy to change Cutting Heads and easy to clean. Can't go wrong getting one of these. Have fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nesco FS-250 Food Slicer, Stainless; Brand: Nesco; Review: Another lovely Amazon Prime purchase. The Slicer is super easy to use and easy to clean, you must get the Lube for it. We love the Slicer (I have never eaten so many Sandwiches in my life) I highly recommend this Slicer. Good luck!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nuwave 20326 Pro Digital-Controlled Infrared Tabletop Oven, Black; Brand: NuWave; Review: A very handy gadget to cook with. I got it for the spouse - she loves it. The suggested cooking times are just that "Suggestions" and are way low. I hate to cook and not fond of heating water in the Microwave. But it was very easy to cook a steak, again the suggested time was 10 min / side and the real time was closer to 20 minutes. Baked Potatoes? two words - Micro Wave, the Nuwave didn't do so well here. Have fun using yours and enjoy!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breville BWM640XL Smart 4-Slice Waffle Maker, Silver; Brand: Breville; Review: Awesome Waffle Maker, works perfectly. Like most Waffle Makers it's a pain in the neck to clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milliard Foam Leg Elevator Cushion with Washable Cover; Support and Elevation Pillow for Surgery, Injury, or Rest; Brand: Milliard; Review: To be fair this is a very well made product. The problem "I" had was it is too high and gets very uncomfortable very quickly.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: DW Home Medium Single Wick Candle, Warm Tobacco Pipe,Black,10.35 Oz.; Brand: DW Home; Review: Smells so good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tupperware Season Serve Jr Marinader Container Blue; Brand: Tupperware; Review: This works great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Reversible Microfiber Comforter - Twin/Twin XL, Red,4-Pack; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Just ok. I would like it better if it were made of cotton. It doesn't breath and causes sweating.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Moerman 88355 24 Soft Grip Pegs; Brand: Moerman; Review: I really like; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ben Kaufman Sales Velour oversized 40" x 70" KING SIZE - Beach Towels. - TURQUOISE; Brand: Ben Kaufman Sales; Review: Puts out a lot of lint.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Marduk's Tablet; Author: T.L. Higley; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This was my first T.L. Higley book and I found it to be a very good read. Always fascinated with ancient history, the book did not disappointment and Higley's research into daily life of ancient Egypt gave the characters and plot depth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1); Author: Louise Penny; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Louise Penny introduces Inspector Gamache in this first of the series. Thoughtful, well-executed mystery, and an interesting cast of characters will leave you wanting more. Set in Quebec, the death of an elderly woman in a small community produces a myriad of suspects. You'll have fun untangling this one. Make some hot chocolate and settle down for a good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Trail; Author: Zane Grey; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A different setting than most of Zane Grey's westerns. This is Ohio at the time it was considered the West. Predictable and slow, but it's a nice break from contemporary fiction.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jesus Himself; Author: Andrew Murray; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I discovered Andrew Murray two or three years ago and have continually been challenged by his to the point and contemporary message to Christians today. The overarching theme of the works I have read has been total surrender to Christ. Two short sermons by Andrew Murray are recorded in Jesus Himself. Murray, was a Dutch Reformed minister who lived in South Africa during the 1800s until his death in 1917. His passion for spreading the Gospel and challenging Christians to walk worthy is evident in his many writings. Modern readers may find his language formal and a bit difficult to digest, but not overly so. The surrendered heart is one that believes Christ will do exactly what He said He would - live in us and form us into His image. On this daily relationship with the Savior, Murray says, "If you throw open your heart and give up everything but just just believing and allowing Him to do what He wants, it will come." If your relationship with Christ is stagnant or if you're merely dabbling in religion, Jesus Himself will point you to a vital, growing relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. A life of total faith, total surrender, total dependence upon God is one that that is never boring and totally worth it. Andrew Murray's life is a testimony to that and the timeless message of relationship rather than religion is exceedingly relevant for today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea: Experiencing God in the Midst of Everyday Moments; Author: Rose Chandler Johnson; Genres: non-fiction; Review: God, Me , and Sweet Iced Tea is a devotional that will draw you into spending more time at the Savior's feet. Her practical, everyday observations will strike a chord everyone, and the additional Scripture references plus journaling options at the end of each devotional challenge and encourage the reader. You'll want to linger in the Word a few more minutes as you journey through this book. Whether you're a young Christian or a mature disciple of Christ, Rose's heart-felt insights will add depth to your quiet time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Darkness Brings (Sebastian St. Cyr, #8); Author: C.S. Harris; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I love British period mysteries and C.S. Harris is one of my favorite new authors. Her expertise in the early 19th century adds so much depth to the story. Hooked on the first book in the St. Cyr series, this was an enjoyable read as well. Although not quite up to the standard of the other books in the series, Harris still delivers a good mystery and lots of suspense with the newly married Sebastian St. Cyr and his wife Hero. The plot moves quickly and delves into the the mystery surrounding the Hope Diamond is fascinating. There are sobering glimpses into the plight of children and the poor in London, 1812, which is reminiscent of an Anne Perry mystery. Overall, a good mystery read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Missing in Egypt (Anna Davies Mystery Series #1); Author: Rita Lee Chapman; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: With twists and turns in mysterious Egypt, Rita tells the story from two points of view -- her heroine Anna, and Ramy, the missing person. Her insights into the culture and ancient Egyptian history added to the story. The additional bonus of Australia, especially from the political side was interesting as well. The book was well-paced, and the author was able to keep the suspense alive until the end.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Journaling with Jesus: How to Draw Closer to God; Author: Carol Round; Genres: non-fiction; Review: As someone who's journaled sporadically over the years, Journaling with Jesus was a great refresher course. Journaling is work that requires commitment. We're all prone to laziness in the spiritual disciplines and this book encourages the reader of its value. The true worth of journaling is not in the work itself, but in the ever-deepening relationship with God. "Journaling not only involves keeping track of the journey but also explores who we are and what we are for: our purpose." Journaling with Jesus Carol Round's insights drawn from people from all walks of life helps lay a framework from why we need to record our spiritual journey to practical how-to's.If you're looking for a down to earth and challenging read to deepen your walk with Christ, this book is the ticket.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Beloved Disciple: Following John to the Heart of Jesus; Author: Beth Moore; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Beth Moore's teaching and books always challenge and inspire me. This one was a slow go because of the lack or organization. It seemed to be a very personal book for Beth, which is fine, but for the reader it is frustrating. She tended to jump around, which sorely taxed my very organized brain. However, I persevered because I really did want to learn more about the Apostle John. That information was scarce, but she delved into the his epistles, the Gospel of John, and the book of Revelation. There were many excellent nuggets to be found and in the end I can recommend the book. The reader should prepare for a rather long trip around the barn, but the Truth gleaned is valuable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us from the Inside Out; Author: Joanna Weaver; Genres: non-fiction, fiction; Review: Weaver's Bible study is excellent and timeless. Allowing God to really change our hearts, minds, and actions is what will grow us. Programs and self-help are not the way. If you're ready to live life at Jesus' feet rather than doing it yourself, start reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: The Ring of Solomon [Cincin Solomon]; Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Bagi pecinta The Bartimaeus Trilogy karya Jonathan Stroud, maka karya Stroud yang satu ini akan mampu mengobati kerinduan penggemar terhadap sosok jin konyol, Bartimaeus, yang menjadi tokoh utama di The Bartimaeus Trilogy. Ya, buku The Ring of Solomon atau Cincin Solomon kembali menghadirkan Barty, sang jin, sebagai tokoh utama. Mirip seperti triloginya, di buku Cincin Solomon ini, Barty masih dengan karakter yang tak jauh beda--cerdik, nakal, jahil, dan pembangkang. Buku ini menceritakan tentang petualangan sesosok jin tingkat menengah bernama Bartimaeus di masa pemerintahan Raja Solomon. Di zaman itu, Bartimaeus dan semua jin dari berbagai tingkat tunduk pada Solomon, karena Solomon memiliki cincin berkekuatan magis yang membuatnya bisa terhubung dengan dunia jin hanya dengan menyentuhnya. Biasanya, jika ingin berhubungan dengan jin dan dunianya, seorang penyihir harus membuat pentakel dan membuat semacam upacara pemanggilan, belum lagi dengan resiko terbunuh oleh jin level tinggi yang tak mudah dikendalikan seperti marid dan afrit. Namun, cincin itu membuat Solomon mampu memerintah jin melakukan apapun tanpa perlu repot-repot melakukan berbagai upacara atau membuat pentakel. Dengan kekuatan cincin itu, Solomon mampu membangun Jerussalem menjadi kota yang paling maju di masanya dan menjadi raja yang disegani. Namun kekuatan cincin itu membuat banyak pihak tertarik dan ingin merebut cincin itu. Dan Bartimaeus pun terlibat dalam masalah yang pelik, ketika ia diperintahkan oleh majikannya, seorang pengawal perempuan negeri Sheba bernama Asmira, untuk membunuh Solomon dan merebut cincin itu--sebuah tugas yang bisa dibilang hampir mustahil bagi jin tingkat menengah seperti Bartimaeus. Cerita dalam buku ini berdiri sendiri, tidak berhubungan langsung dengan buku trilogi sebelumnya, hanya tokoh utama yang sama, yaitu Bartimaeus. Bagi yang belum membaca The Bartimaeus Trilogy sebelumnya, maka jangan khawatir, karena akan ada penjelasan lengkap mengenai jenis-jenis jin dalam buku, peta, dan sedikit penjelasan mengenai dunia jin itu sendiri. Sehingga kita tidak akan merasa 'tertinggal' saat membaca The Ring of Solomon ini. Cerita Cincin Solomon ini sendiri sepertinya terinspirasi dari cerita Nabi Sulaiman yang memang punya mukjizat menguasai jin dan berbicara dengan binatang. Hanya saja, keunikannya, buku ini diceritakan dari sudut pandang Bartimaeus, sang jin. Stroud mampu mengangkat kisah sihir menjadi sesuatu yang masuk akal, karena sihir itu bisa terjadi karena bantuan jin yang diperintah oleh manusia atau sang penyihir tersebut. Hal ini membuatnya berbeda dari kisah fantasi lainnya yang seakan membuat sihir sebagai sesuatu yang tak terjangkau dan didapat dari bakat semata. Selain itu, karakter Barty yang benar-benar kocak membuat saya sulit menahan tawa sepanjang buku. Bagi yang ingin membaca novel fantasi berkualitas namun tak terlalu serius, maka buku ini adalah pilihan yang tepat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sepeda Merah Vol. 2: Bunga-Bunga Hollyhock; Author: Kim Dong Hwa; Genres: young-adult, comics, children, graphic, fiction; Review: Buku ini bercerita tentang perjalanan seorang tukang pos di sebuah desa bernama Yahwari. Buku ini sendiri terdiri dari kisah-kisah pendek yang menyentuh hati. Kisah-kisahnya tentu berlatar belakang pedesaan Yahwari, para penduduknya yang begitu hangat satu sama lain, serta kisah-kisah mereka yang indah. Yang pasti, akan banyak pesan-pesan sederhana namun tak pernah terpikir oleh kita yang tersembunyi dalam buku ini. Salah satu yang saya suka adalah mengenai tunas muda yang mampu menembus pohon kayu yang kulitnya begitu keras agar bisa hidup. Hal tersebut menumbuhkan pemikiran bahwa perjuangan hidup kita sebagai manusia seakan tidak ada apa-apanya dibanding perjuangan tunas tersebut. hal itu tentu membuat pembaca merasa harus lebih berjuang lagi dan tak mudah menyerah dalam menghadapi tantangan hidup. Selain itu, banyak kisah-kisah berlatar belakang keluarga: kasih sayang orangtua terhadap anak, cinta sepasang suami-istri yang sudah berusia senja, hubungan yang akrab antar penduduk desa, cinta kakek terhadap cucunya, dan sebagainya. Membacanya membuat saya rindu akan suasana desa dan masa kecil saya. Karena suasana kehangatan dan kekeluargaan seperti di Yahwari adalah hal yang langka ditemukan di zaman sekarang di perkotaan. Kisah-kisah buku ini benar-benar mengobati kerinduan terhadap suasana pedesaan tersebut. Bagi pencinta puisi, cerita dari Kim Dong Hwa ini saya rasa tepat, karena begitu banyak puisi pendek yang indah. Pilihan kata-katanya tidak terlalu sulit atau berat, sementara puisi-puisinya banyak bermakna alam dan kehidupan sehingga kita akan merasakan ketenangan saat membacanya. Cukup kaget saat membuka plastik kemasannya, ternyata isinya adalah novel grafis, benar-benar full colour dari awal hingga akhir. Gambarnya indah, cukup memanjakan mata, hanya saja, saya jadi kurang puas membacanya karena terlalu banyak gambar daripada kata-kata membuat buku ini bisa dibaca habis sekali duduk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bumi Manusia; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Bumi manusia menceritakan tahap pertama dari kehidupan Minke, yang menurut saya, terjebak dalam krisis identitas. Seorang pribumi yang bergaul dengan orang Eropa, baik dalam bahasa Belanda, tidak bisa menulis dalam Melayu dan Jawa, di satu sisi ia merupakan seorang priyayi, karena masih merupakan anak seorang Bupati. Pernikahannya dengan Annelis, seorang gadis Indo, juga menceritakan multi-identitas ini. Ann adalah gadis yang lahir dari Ayah seorang Belanda, ibu seorang pribumi, namun karena ayahnya menelantarkan keluarga, ia lebih merasa sebagai pribumi daripada Indo. Ibunya, Nyai Ontosoroh, juga adalah tokoh wanita yang membuktikan keunggulannya dari wanita Eropa pada umumnya. Meskipun hanya seorang gundik, tanpa pendidikan formal, dari suami dan buku-buku suaminya, ia mampu berbahasa Belanda, mampu membesarkan perusahaan, pikirannya tajam, dan sosoknya tegas serta berani, khas pengusaha sukses. Pram menunjukkan bagaimana identitas ini, menjadi penting, karena menentukan kelas atau status di masyarakat Hindia/ Indonesia saat itu. Dimana warga Eropa adalah yang paling tinggi, sementara pribumi yang merupakan inlander, pemilik tanah dan air negeri ini bahkan seperti tidak diakui eksistensinya.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jalan Tak Ada Ujung; Author: Mochtar Lubis; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Kemerdekaan, rupanya adalah sebuah awal, bukan sebuah tujuan semata. Begitu memilih jalan perjuangan untuk menuju kemerdekaan, maka jalan itu akan berupa jalan yang tak ada ujung. Takkan ada habis-habisnya, bahkan setelah kemerdekaan itu sendiri diraih. Itulah salah satu pesan yang saya tangkap dari buku karangan Mochtar Lubis ini. Guru Isa, tokoh utama dalam buku ini merupakan pecinta damai, yang tidak mau melakukan kekerasan meski sedikit. Rasa kemanusiaannya begitu halus, sehingga baginya kekerasan hanya dilakukan oleh orang barbar. Namun pemikirannya itu tidak bisa ia aplikasikan dalam kehidupan nyata, karena ia sendiri hidup di masa perang, saat proklamasi baru saja dikumandangkan. Ia begitu ketakutan dengan suasana mencekam di Jakarta saat itu, dan ia merasa resah karena harus terus-menerus hidup dalam ketakutannya sendiri mengenai berbagai hal: hubungannya yang membeku dengan Fatimah, sang istri; keterlibatannya dalam laskar rakyat; persahabatannya dengan Hazil; belitan ekonomi rumah tangganya yang membuatnya harus mencuri; takut dipenjara dan disiksa polisi militer; dan seterusnya. Satu hal yang saya acungi jempol dari buku ini adalah cara Mochtar Lubis menuturkan ketakutan yang dirasakan Guru Isa. Saya seakan bisa merasakan ketakutan Guru Isa terhadap segala sesuatu yang ia cemaskan. Mochtar Lubis seakan ingin menyampaikan, bahwa dalam hidup, kita akan terus-menerus dikungkung oleh ketakutan-ketakutan kita sendiri. Kadang, rasa takut yang kita imajinasikan bahkan berlebihan, melebihi rasa takut yang kita hadapi dalam kejadian yang sebenarnya. Kita tidak akan bisa lari dari rasa takut itu, melainkan harus terus menghadapinya dan berdamai dengannya. Orang yang penakut seperti Guru Isa, namun masih mau menghadapi ketakutannya, justru adalah orang yang menurut saya paling berani. Di saat itulah, kita akan merasakan bebas yang sesungguhnya.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enzo: The Art of Racing in The Rain; Author: Garth Stein; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Buku ini langsung menarik perhatian saya saat melihat sudut pandang 'aku' dari seekor anjing. Menarik, melihat bagaimana dari awal hingga akhir, seekor anjing menjadi pencerita, kita melihat sudut pandang seekor anjing dalam melihat dunia manusia. Enzo, adalah nama seekor anjing yang yakin bahwa ia akan menjadi manusia dalam reinkarnasi-nya nanti. Oleh karena itu, ia banyak mengamati perilaku manusia, terheran atas sifat mereka, dan mempelajari bagaimana manusia menghadapi kehidupannya. Dia banyak belajar kehidupan dari Denny, majikannya yang baik hati. Denny mengalami masalah berat yang berlarut-larut, dimulai dari karir Denny sebagai seorang pembalap yang tak bersinar, kematian istrinya, serta anaknya yang direbut hak asuhnya oleh mertuanya. Semua bertambah rumit saat Denny dituduh melakukan pencabulan terhadap kerabatnya berusia 15 tahun, sehingga sebagai tersangka pencabulan anak di bawah umur, Denny semakin sulit untuk memenangkan kasus hak asuh anaknya. Keuangan yang semakin menipis, serta energi Denny yang terkuras membuat Denny sempat ingin menyerah. Namun, semua ia lalui bersama Enzo. Enzo, bukan hanya membantu Denny secara psikologis, mencurahkan kasih sayangnya sebagai hewan, namun tak jarang Enzo benar-benar membantu Denny melewati semua cobaan yang harus Denny lalui selama dua tahun. Buku ini, selain memberi saya perspektif baru mengenai sudut pandang anjing, saya juga jadi tahu tentang balapan, hal yang utama dan sering menjadi perbandingan dalam buku ini. Buku ini mampu memberikan semangat, dan juga mampu membuat kita merenung, bahwa hidup seorang manusia, sangat-sangat rumit, apalagi, di mata seekor anjing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perempuan: Kumpulan Cerita Pendek; Author: Mochtar Lubis; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Membaca kumpulan cerita pendek dari seorang Mochtar Lubis, saya serasa diajak berkeliling dunia. Dari negeri Sakura, Jepang, ke pelosok Mexico, ke gedung-gedung pencakar langit Manhattan, berpesiar ke Singapura, merasakan ngerinya situasi perbatasan Korea, dan tak lupa dari negeri sendiri, Indonesia. Meski judulnya perempuan, isinya tak melulu tentang percintaan, atau hal-ikhwal perempuan. Ada 19 cerita yang ada di kumpulan cerpen ini, dan semuanya mengangkat tema yang beragam. Namun ada satu benang merahnya menurut saya, yakni nilai-nilai kemanusiaan. Ya, saya merasa Mochtar Lubis ingin menunjukkan bahwa seorang manusia itu tak bisa kita duga apa yang ada dalam hatinya. Ia bisa berbuat melebihi binatang buas jika dia dikuasai nafsunya. Sehingga tak lagi ingat bagaimana seharusnya manusia berlaku selayaknya manusia. Seperti dalam cerpen 'Kebun Pohon Kastanye', seorang tua bernama Doc Sung yang pelit dan tak mau berbagi buah kastanyenya, sehingga tega memukuli pengungsi yang ingin meminta buah kastanyenya. ...Dan dia sendiri pernah memukul seorang yang hendak masuk mencuri dengan tongkat bambunya yang keras dan besar,hingga orang itu melolong kesakitan, dan kemudian melarikan diri. Esoknya dilihatnya oleh Doc Sung pinggir tongkatnya terkena darah, yang segera dibersihkannya... Yang pasti, pilihan kalimat yang lugas dan tak jarang dramatis dari Mochtar Lubis membuat saya ikut merasakan emosi mendalam. Karena memang ini adalah sastra yang lahir dari di tahun 1956, maka jangan heran dengan gaya bahasanya yang terasa 'bahari'. Namun, sastra ini elok untuk dinikmati, karena nilai-nilai yang dibawakan masih sangat relevan dengan kejadian saat ini. Favorit saya di antara 19 cerita itu adalah 'Si Jamal: Kawan Saya'. Tak lain karena orang seperti Si Jamal, adalah orang yang sering kita temui di kehidupan sehari-hari. Jamal adalah tipe orang yang suka berbual, suka mengatakan bahwa setiap urusan adalah gampang, karena dia selalu berkata 'Tenang, ada kawan saya'. Di akhir cerita, menyenangkan melihat si Jamal akhirnya kena batunya. Yang jelas, bagi yang ingin merasakan sensasi cerita pendek yang berkaitan erat dengan kehidupan bermasyarakat, harus mencoba membaca karya Mochtar Lubis ini.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cerita Calon Arang; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Calon Arang, adalah seorang wanita yang ditakuti karena punya kesaktian sihir yang tak tertandingi. Ia selama ini menjadi tukang teluh, dan kejahatannya pada sesama membuatnya ditakuti orang. Digambarkan wanita yang hanya punya sifat jahat, ia membunuh orang sebanyak-sebanyaknya hanya karena kesal anaknya yang cantik jelita tak ada yang mau mengawini. Wajar saja orang takut, meski anaknya sangat cantik, tak ada lelaki yang berani punya mertua seperti Calon Arang. Sakit hati, Calon Arang dan pengikut-pengikutnya pun menumpahkan darah sesamanya sehingga membuat Raja Erlangga waktu itu ketar-ketir. Rakyat yang tak bersalah terus berjatuhan, terkena teluh Calon Arang. Namun akhirnya, teluh itu berhasil ditumpas oleh seorang Empu Baradah yang dikenal sakti dan punya kepribadian baik, jauh berbeda dengan sifat Calon Arang. Calon Arang pun sempat bertobat sebelum akhirnya dibunuh oleh Empu Baradah. Cerita yang sebenarnya lebih seperti dongeng ini, punya nilai klasik mengenai kejahatan yang takkan pernah menang melawan kebaikan. Pesan lainnya, ialah bahwa manusia, seharusnya bertobat atas kesalahannya, meski dosanya begitu banyak.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jalan Raya Pos, Jalan Daendels; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: 'Indonesia adalah negeri budak. Budak di antara bangsa dan budak bagi bangsa-bangsa lain." Buku ini sebenarnya lebih seperti buku sejarah. Pram menuturkan pembuatan Jalan Raya Pos, dari Anyer hingga Panarukan. Pram memberikan gambaran dari satu kota ke kota lainnya, dimana jalan raya Pos melewati kota-kota tersebut. Selama menceritakan kota-kota itu, Pram juga menuturkan sedikit tentang pengalamannya mengenai kota tersebut, apa yang ia pernah alami di sana, dan bagaimana kenangannya terhadap kota itu. Selain itu, kepribadian seorang Daendels, yang digambarkan Pram sebagai sosok yang gagal dan kejamnya minta ampun, juga dikupas Pram di buku ini. Di buku ini, juga terlihat jelas kritikan pedas Pram terhadap pemerintahan yang selama ini memang sering memenjarakannya karena apa yang ia tulis. Ia juga sangat menentang penjajahan, dan berkali-kali mengutarakannya dengan bahasa lugas. Keprihatinannya terhadap pribumi yang selalu jadi korban, terutama kaum petani yang tak pernah diperhatikan, menjadi perhatian dalam bukunya ini. Membaca buku ini, membuat saya paham opini pribadi seorang Pramoedya Ananta Toer yang mungkin ia tulis terselubung di buku fiksinya yang lain, namun ia utarakan gamblang tanpa bahasa perumpamaan di buku ini. Buku ini membuat saya menilai beliau sebagai seseorang yang memperjuangkan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan, persamaan, dan keadilan.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Negeri Para Bedebah; Author: Tere Liye; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Buku ini memang 'bedebah'! Salah satu buku bergenre action yang beda dari buku lainnya. Bahasa yang digunakan cerdas, penuh intrik, penuh suspense, membuat saya menahan nafas, sekaligus mengerutkan dahi saat membacanya. Cerita mengenai tokoh Thomas yang sedang berusaha menyelamatkan Bank Semesta, diceritakan tanpa memberikan 'jeda' bagi para pembaca. Rasanya saya seperti menonton film, instead of reading a book. Ketegangan terus dihadirkan di sepanjang buku. Yang pasti, pengetahuan saya tentang hal-hal berbau ekonomi, krisis moneter, perbankan, sekaligus teori konspirasi, jadi bertambah gara-gara buku ini. Deserves for five stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck; Author: Hamka; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Seperti membaca kisah cinta Layla Majnun, namun juga terasa seperti Titanic, mungkin karena kapalnya. Saya suka dengan deskripsi rasa cinta dan patah hati yang begitu dalam digambarkan dalam buku ini. Meski buku ini buku lama, tetap menyentuh hati pembacanya.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Splendid Suns; Author: Khaled Hosseini; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Bacalah buku ini untuk mengetahui rasanya hidup dalam diskriminasi terhadap wanita dan hak-hak yang terampas darinya...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World; Author: Eric Weiner; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I love the way Eric did the trip: he asked several people, researchers, academicians, foreigners, and also society. Some perspectives he got then he blend it into one story about one country. Maybe he generalized too much, like some people criticized him, but I do agree that in the end, even we have same trip, we will feel different experience. At least, I know how to view happiness in Eric's way. It increases my own view and since I have no chance to discover the experience like Eric did, yet, this book can add my knowledge about geography and its impact towards our social life and individual psychology.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jalan Lain ke Tulehu; Author: Zen RS; Genres: fiction; Review: Buku yang bagus untuk mengerti betapa konflik bisa membutakan hati nurani. Ditulis dengan baik dan dengan jalan cerita yang menarik. Saya yang tidak menyukai sepakbola pun bisa menikmatinya. Banyak filosofi yang bisa diambil. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Robohnya Surau Kami; Author: A.A. Navis; Genres: history, young-adult, poetry, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Telah lama membaca kumpulan cerpen ini, namun beberapa kisahnya masih melekat hingga kini. Banyak sindiran-sindiran yang menggelitik moralitas kita. Salah satu kumpulan cerpen terbaik yang pernah saya baca.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anak Semua Bangsa; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Di buku kedua dari Tetralogi Buru, Pramoedya Ananta Toer mengulas mengenai perjalanan Minke yang mulai 'terjun' ke lapangan, melihat sendiri bagaimana nasib rakyat jelata yang selama ini tertindas oleh kolonial Belanda dan raja-raja kecil di sekitar mereka. Minke di buku pertama dan kedua ini, masih terbuai dengan 'nikmatnya' gelar kebangsawanan Raden Mas yang menjadikan dia sebagai golongan priyayi. Selain itu, statusnya sebagai seorang siswa HBS membuat ia masuk golongan terpelajar. Sebagai penulis untuk koran yang melayani kepentingan kolonial, dididik di sekolah Belanda, dan berpikir seperti orang Belanda, Minke menulis hanya dalam bahasa Belanda. Ia tidak pernah memikirkan mengapa harus menulis untuk golongan rakyat yang tidak bisa membaca dan menulis. Ia baru terpikir untuk menulis kepada kelompok masyarakat pribumi, saat Minke ditantang oleh sahabatnya Jean Marais dan Kommer, untuk menulis dalam bahasa ibunya, yakni Melayu atau Jawa. Setelah ia meneliti sendiri kehidupan petani tebu di Tulangan, Minke menyadari bahwa petani, golongan terbesar rakyat Hindia Belanda ketika itu, selama ini dibohongi, dirugikan, dan dizalimi oleh Belanda yang menguasai gula sebagai salah satu urat nadi perekonomian. Karena keterbatasan pendidikan, para petani yang buta huruf tersebut tanahnya dirampas secara paksa, mereka dibayar tidak sesuai dengan sewa, dan semua itu terjadi berabad-abad karena para petani tidak memiliki daya untuk melawan. Kepentingan bangsa Eropa abad itu untuk menguasai dan mengeksploitasi sebanyak-banyaknya sumber daya yang ada, membuat Minke baru menyadari bahwa ada 'dewa' baru yang dipuja-puja dan berkuasa di atas segalanya, yakni modal...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Larung; Author: Ayu Utami; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: The most 'honest' book I have ever read. Never read Ayu Utami before, and even I've ever read Djenar Maesa Ayu--the writer with the same feminist style--but I still shocked with the Ayu's honesty in every word she chose. Very recommended for the new experience of reading. You will feel the atmosphere of politic and power in Soeharto's era, when people like Larung, will be vanished by the government.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sabtu Bersama Bapak; Author: Adhitya Mulya; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Mungkin karena temanya tentang keluarga, terutama sosok bapak, sehingga kita merasa ada kedekatan terhadap buku ini. Saya sebenarnya cukup menyukai idenya, meskipun beberapa ide seperti ini sudah pernah saya lihat sebelumnya, seperti buku Mum's list dimana istrinya meninggalkan catatan-catatan untuk suaminya. Hanya saja di Mum's List, pikiran yang tereksplorasi adalah sang suami. Buku Adithya Mulya ini mengeksplorasi keseluruhan pikiran dari istri, dan kedua anaknya Cakra dan Satya. Hal ini cerdas dan saya apresiasi. Hanya saja saya kurang menyukai selipan humor yang ada. Saya tipe pembaca yang menyukai konsistensi. When you want to write something sad, make your reader cry. If you write comedy, make they laugh. Inkonsistensi emosi membuat saya kurang menikmati novel yang saya baca dalam sekali duduk ini. Namun sebenarnya selama di bawah langit, tidak ada istilah original, ide yang benar-benar asli. Seperti yang saya katakan sebelumnya, ide seperti ini sudah ada, namun bagaimana penulis atau pembuat karya bisa menyajikan ide tersebut kepada penikmatnya. Untuk masalah penyajian dan gaya penulisan tadi, semua orang punya selera masing-masing. Simply, gaya penulisan Mas Adithya Mulya bukan selera saya. But, many thanks to Mas Adithya for the suggestions in relations and parenting, dan mampu memberikan sudut pandang baru.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simple Miracles: Doa dan Arwah; Author: Ayu Utami; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Buku ini mempertanyakan mengenai hal-hal yang selama ini mungkin tabu bagi kita untuk mempertanyakannya, yaitu mengenai konsep hal-hal gaib. Ayu Utami berusaha mempertanyakan mengenai Tuhan, hantu, doa, dan hal-hal sejenis itu, melalui cara bertutur yang lebih seperti menceritakan pemikirannya melalui apa-apa yang dia dapat dari kehidupan keluarganya. Buku ini layak dibaca untuk memperluas nalar kritis kita, bahkan kepada hal-hal yang selama ini tabu untuk kita kritisi. Ayu Utami menyajikan dengan bahasa yang ringan dan mudah dipahami, sehingga memperluas pengetahuan kita spiritualisme kritis itu sendiri.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nyonya Jetset; Author: Alberthiene Endah; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Nyonya Jetset bercerita tentang seorang model bernama Roosalin, model cantik berpenghasilan sederhana yang kemudian menikah dengan Edwan, pengusaha kaya yang sebenarnya tidak terlalu ia kenal. Dia lalu memasuki hidup baru, sebagai seorang istri pengusaha kaya yang hidup dalam gelimang harta, namun sayang, Edwan dan keluarganya adalah keluarga dalam tatanan moral yang 'berbeda'. Keluarga dalam kehidupan 'Jetset' mementingkan uang di atas segalanya, sehingga Roosalin hidup menderita karena KDRT dan tekanan keluarga dan lingkungan Jetset yang melingkupinya. Sebenarnya ceritanya cukup bagus, namun sayang, ada 'pesan' yang tidak tersampaikan dengan kuat dalam novel. Saya mengerti bahwa AE ingin menunjukkan kebobrokan moral yang ada dalam keluarga Edwan, namun kesan kebobrokan moral itu tidak tergambarkan dengan baik, sehingga terkesan ada bagian yang 'hilang'. Namun untuk mengisi weekend anda, buku ini cukup ringan dan menyentuh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Namaku Mata Hari; Author: Remy Sylado; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Buku ini sebenarnya ditulis berdasarkan riwayat hidup Mata Hari, wanita Indo berdarah Belanda-Jawa, yang menjadi mata-mata ganda bagi Prancis dan Jerman di masa PD I. Sosoknya sangat unik, karena ia adalah wanita yang mengaku atheis dan percaya bahwa nafsu birahi adalah anugerah (oleh karenanya ia berprofesi sebagai penari telanjang dan pelacur). Ketajaman berpikir karena kegemaran membaca, serta kemampuannya menguasai tujuh bahasa, serta 'dialog di atas bantal' yang jadi kemampuannya, membuatnya dipercaya sebagai mata-mata untuk mengorek informasi dari petinggi pemerintahan Jerman dan Prancis sekaligus. Namun sayang, ia ketahuan oleh pemerintah Prancis sehingga ia ditembak mati pada tahun 1917. Buku ini sangat saya rekomendasikan bagi mereka yang menyukai sejarah, biografi, dan ingin mengetahui kedalaman berpikir seorang Remy Sylado. Banyak sekali kalimat-kalimat 'bagus' dalam buku ini. Namun, saya sempat 'bosan' membacanya, karena 'dialog di atas bantal' Mata Hari cukup panjang alurnya diceritakan dalam buku, sehingga saya cukup jengah juga. Tapi buku ini sangat worth-reading!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pengakuan: Eks Parasit Lajang; Author: Ayu Utami; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Buku Ayu Utami ini merupakan buku ketiga dari trilogi Parasit Lajang. Saya belum membaca buku pertama dan kedua, tapi karya Ayu Utami seringkali tidak terlalu 'terpaut' satu sama lainnya, bisa dibaca terpisah antar novel. Sebelum membaca buku ini, saya membaca buku Simple Miracle. Ternyata cerita dua buku ini hampir sama. Hanya pada Simple Miracle, relasi antarkeluarga A yang ditekankan dalam novel, serta pemikirannya mengenai Tuhan, hantu, dan arwah. Sementara buku ini tentu bercerita tentang 'petualangan' cintanya hingga ia menemukan Rik, yang membuatnya mengakhiri masa lajangnya di usia yang sudah tidak terbilang muda, meski tokoh-tokoh keluarga A juga diceritakan disini. Yang menarik adalah mencermati Bab yang ia sebut 'Game', dimana tokoh A berusaha untuk berkontemplasi dengan dirinya sendiri. Ia mencoba memecahkan persoalan hatinya, dengan menanyakan pertanyaan paling dasar pada dirinya sendiri. Setelah melakukan monolog, ia akan sampai pada suatu titik kesimpulan yang membantunya mengerti dan memecahkan masalah pemikirannya itu. Hal ini memang hanya bisa dilakukan oleh orang yang terbiasa mengembangkan sikap kritis dan jujur pada diri sendiri. Kekritisannya pada agamanya, membuatnya meninggalkan agamanya tersebut selama beberapa waktu. Setelah bergelung dengan berbagai pemikiran, ia akhirnya kembali kepada agamanya, dengan hati yang lebih tenang. Saya rasa tokoh A akhirnya mencapai titik tersebut, karena ia telah berhasil melalui pergulatan hebat dengan agamanya, dan sikapnya yang menjauhi gereja tersebut justru membuatnya mampu mengoreksi pemikiran dan mengkritisi agamanya dari mata pihak ketiga. Karena saya muslim dan tidak terlalu paham mengenai agama Kristen, tentu saya bersikap sebagai pembaca yang hanya bisa mengiyakan apa yang ditulis A, karena saya tidak tahu apakah kritikan A terhadap gender dalam agamanya tersebut bisa saya terima atau tidak. Mungkin akan lebih menarik membaca novel ini, jika memiliki kepercayaan yang sama dengan A. Bila kepercayaannya sama, saya yakin pengertian dan pemahaman yang didapat, serta interpretasi terhadap ajaran agama Kristen selama ini, bisa menjadi bahan perbandingan terhadap pemikiran A. So far, buku ini bagus bagi anda yang menginginkan cerita pergolakan batin, mendalami sikap kritik terhadap sistem yang sudah melekat (patriarki), dan tentu anda adalah orang yang berpikiran terbuka agar bisa memahami tindakan tokoh A yang mungkin tidak bisa disetujui semua pihak.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Selimut Debu; Author: Agustinus Wibowo; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Buku ini sebenarnya lebih kepada sebuah jurnal atau catatan perjalanan yang dilakukan oleh sang penulis, Agus Wibowo, di negeri Afghanistan. Saya membaca buku ini untuk melengkapi pengetahuan saya mengenai Afghanistan, yang sebelumnya saya dapat melalui buku Thousand Splendid Sun, film The Kite Runner, dan film The Charlie Wilson's War. Dari sumber sebelumnya yang saya sebut di atas, Afghanistan mau tidak mau digambarkan dalam teror--negara dengan kengerian karena diliputi perang dan pergulatan kekuasaan puluhan tahun. Masyarakat Afghanistan sulit mendapat hidup yang damai: tidur yang tenang tanpa takut rumahnya terkena roket nyasar, berjalan dengan nyaman tanpa khawatir dengan ranjau atau bom bunuh diri, dan melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari tanpa ragu karena banyaaknya aksi penculikan dan penembakan di tengah kota. Setidaknya buku Agus Wibowo memberikan 'kisah lain', sebuah negara dengan keajaiban peradaban kuno yang tenggelam di balik kepulan debu dan perang beberapa dekade. Banyak cerita mengenai bangunan indah dan tradisi yang tidak pernah tereksplorasi sebelumnya, serta interaksi langsung antara penulis dengan masyarakat miskin Afghanistan. Disini kita akan tahu bagaimana masyarakat Afghanistan melihat diri mereka dengan tanah air atau yang mereka sebut 'khaak', bagaimana nilai kemanusiaan masih dijunjung oleh masyarakat Afghanistan yang serba kekurangan, dan mengapa mereka tetap kembali pulang dan bertahan ke tanah ini, meskipun tanah Afghanistan seringkali memutuskan asa bahkan untuk sekedar bertahan hidup.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rindu; Author: Tere Liye; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: "Apalah arti memiliki, ketika diri kami sendiri bukanlah milik kami?" "Apakah arti kehilangan, ketika kami sebenarnya menemukan banyak saat kehilangan, dan sebaliknya, kehiangan banyak pula saat menemukan?" . Akhirnya pupus juga saya membaca novel Tere Liye, yang berjudul Rindu. Seingat saya, ini adalah novel keempat Tere Liye yang saya baca tuntas. Novel ini membuat saya cukup terkagum-kagum bila dibanding dengan novel beliau yang lain. Yang saya sukai dari novel Rindu adalah: Pertama karena tema yang menarik, yaitu mengenai perjalanan haji di tahun 1938. Sangat menarik mengetahui bagaimana orang dahulu harus menggunakan kapal, dan memakan waktu hingga 9 bulan untuk naik haji, suatu perjalanan yang luar biasa memakan waktu dan tenaga. Membaca buku ini praktis membuat saya jadi membayangkan diri saya terbawa dalam perjalanan panjang itu, bagaimana rasanya beraktivitas di atas kapal berbulan-bulan. Namun meskipun terlampau lama menuju Jeddah, namun perjalanan tersebut merupakan perjalanan yang menarik, karena singgah di beberapa kota dan negara lainnya. Kedua adalah detail-detail dalam cerita. Buku ini ditulis dengan riset yang baik, terutama untuk mengetahui hal-hal mengenai pelayaran, lautan, kapal uap zaman dahulu, rincian gambaran beberapa kota di masa dahulu, serta pengetahuan mengenai pemberontakan di masa Belanda. Tak lupa pengetahuan yang cukup rumit mengenai jalur-jalur perjalanan haji nusantara dan seluruh dunia. Bahasa-bahasa belanda yang diselipkan di dalam novel juga merupakan nilai plus, sehingga membuat setting terasa nyata. Ketiga, pemilihan bahasa yang digunakan Tere Liye seperti biasa merupakan bahasa yang formal, namun dengan kalimat-kalimat singkat sehingga tidak terasa 'berat'. Siapa bilang novel dengan bahasa formal terasa membosankan? Tere Liye cukup jago mengemas cerita dalam bahasa yang tidak menggunakan 'lu', 'gue', dan teman-temannya. Namun seperti yang saya temukan dalam novel Ayahku (Bukan) Pembohong, Tere Liye kerap kali menggunakan kata yang sama. Kali ini saya melihat kata 'tumbang' digunakan berkali-kali untuk menggambarkan matahari terbenam. Kata 'matahari tumbang' sangat sering digunakan sehingga saya geregetan rasanya ingin sekali Tere Liye mengganti dengan sinonim kata lain agar tidak terus mengulang kata yang itu-itu lagi. Terlepas dari yang saya sebut di atas, novel ini sangat layak baca, terutama bagi mereka yang ingin membaca dengan setting yang berbeda. Apalagi tema dalam novel ini tidak melulu tentang cinta apalagi agama, tapi juga ada kisah mengenai keluarga, perjuangan, serta semangat pantang menyerah.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulang; Author: Leila S. Chudori; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Leila S. Chudori sepertinya tidak hanya menulis tentang novel, namun sebuah novel sejarah. 'Pulang' adalah novel kedua Leila S. Chudori yang saya baca. Leila memang sepertinya punya kekhasan dalam gaya penceritaan untuk hal-hal yang pahit, kelam, dan memilukan. Kita seakan dibawa ke dalam suatu masa dimana Indonesia masih dibawah bayang-bayang Orde Baru. Banyak detail kecil yang membuat kita sebagai pembaca, seperti merasakan kekejaman dan teror yang terjadi di kala itu. Kebijakan Bersih Diri dan Bersih Lingkungan, kebijakan meletakkan tulisan ET (Eks Tapol) pada KTP, serta berbagai kebijakan diskriminatif lainnya untuk mereka yang dicurigai komunis sungguh digambarkan dengan baik sekali dalam buku ini. Meskipun saya yakin, bahwa kengerian yang sesungguhnya, yang dirasakan para tapol pasti jauh lebih dahsyat daripada yang ada di buku. Tapi Leila cukup bisa menuliskan suasana kala itu dengan baik. Yang saya kurang sukai dari buku ini, hanya bagian-bagian yang terlalu banyak diulang, karena diceritakan kembali dari sudut pandang tokoh yang berbeda. Hal itu cukup melelahkan, karena kita kembali membaca satu kejadian yang itu-itu lagi. Walaupun Dimas Suryo adalah tokoh dari novel ini, namun saya merasa novel ini seperti tidak memiliki tokoh utama karena distribusi cerita antar kehidupan tokoh diceritakan cukup merata. Hampir setiap tokoh memiliki kisahnya sendiri dalam novel, dan oleh karenanya, perlu kejelian dan ingatan agar satu bab dengan bab yang lain terasa 'nyambung', karena tokoh yang diceritakan cukup banyak.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jejak Langkah; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: "Itulah gunanya kisah-kisah itu diajarkan, dipergunakan jadi pegangan bila keadaannya berpulang pada diri kita sendiri." "Semua ditentukan oleh keadaan...yang di gurun pasir takkan menggunakan bahtera, yang di samudera takkan menggunakan onta." --- Jejak Langkah, adalah buku ketiga dari Tetralogi Buru. Berbeda dengan dua buku pendahulunya, yakni Bumi Manusia dan Anak Semua Bangsa, di buku ini tokoh utama Minke tidak terlalu dihadapkan pada 'drama' percintaan dan juga kegelisahan yang membelenggunya. Di dalam 'Jejak Langkah', Minke menyadari bahwa untuk mengubah nasib bangsa dia harus bergerak dan melakukan sesuatu untuk kaum pribumi yang menderita. Setelah kematian istri keduanya Ang San Mei dan dikeluarkannya ia dari sekolah kedokteran, Minke akhirnya memulai satu langkah penting, awal mula dari kebangkitan nasionalisme di Indonesia, yakni memulai mencetak koran sendiri dan mendirikan organisasi. Koran 'Medan Prijaji' dan Organisasi 'Syarikat Dasar Islamijah' kemudian menjadi pusat kehidupannya. Ia abdikan dirinya untuk mengurusi masalah-masalah pribumi saat itu yang ditindas oleh pejabat Gubermen, Bupati, dan kaum elit. Di sini Minke mengalami berbagai cobaan untuk mempertahankan korannya dan juga organisasi baik dari pemerintah kolonial maupun dari masyarakat sendiri. Karena dedikasinya untuk membantu rakyat kecil terutama petani, koran dan organisasinya pun dihormati dan sempat mengalami kemahsyuran. Minke yang divonis mandul di buku ini memilih untuk bekerja mengorganisasi rakyat agar mau melakukan boikot. Ia juga memulai menanamkan benih-benih pemikiran mengenai organisasi berdasar atas kepentingan bangsa Hindia/Indisch (bakal calon Indonesia), bukan didasari oleh agama, suku, maupun kelompok kepentingan. Seperti biasa, dalam buku yang ditulis Pram kadang menyindir keras sistem raja-raja Jawa masa dahulu, terutama yang ia sebut Javanis, yang tidak menyamaratakan kedudukan manusia. Dalam buku ini pun begitu. Kedudukan yang sama dan setara, berdiri sama tinggi dan duduk sama rendah menjadi harapan tokoh Minke. Laki-laki dan perempuan, pembantu dan majikan, Bupati dan rakyat, Ayah dan anak, suami dan istri, Eropa dan Indo dan pribumi, dan lain-lain ia inginkan sebagai hubungan yang tidak ada unsur 'menghambakan diri' di dalamnya. Salah satu yang saya sukai dari gaya menulis Pram adalah cara ia mengakhiri setiap bukunya, termasuk Tetralogi Buru ini. Ketiga buku yang saya baca, meski sebenarnya adalah cerita yang masih bersambung, bisa dibuat ending-nya dengan sangat menarik, dramatis, dan emosional. Pram bisa membuat pembacanya terbawa dan larut dalam situasi yang mengharukan, terutama jika sudah sampai di bab-bab terakhir. Akhirnya, saya hanya bisa mengatakan: What a masterpiece! Tetralogi Buru memang merupakan sumbangan Indonesia untuk Dunia.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doa untuk Anak Cucu; Author: W.S. Rendra; Genres: young-adult, non-fiction, poetry, fiction; Review: Saya sebenarnya tipe pembaca puisi yang buruk, karena terbiasa dengan novel dan cerpen membuat saya membaca dengan cepat. Oleh karena itu, ketika dipinjamkan buku ini, saya bertekad untuk membaca lambat, bahkan mengulang beberapa kalimat yang terlewat, karena saya yakin puisi punya kekuatan dalam setiap kata. Saya tidak ingin hanya membaca untuk prestise sementara saya tidak mendapat sesuatu dari apa yang saya baca. Pemilihan kata tertentu, pembuatan kalimat tertentu oleh penulis, bukan hanya karena keisengan sekedar penulis, tapi karena memang ada sesuatu yang ingin diungkapkan oleh penulis tersebut. Apalagi, penulis sekelas W.S. Rendra dengan ilmu dan pengalaman dalam bidang sastra, teater, dan puisi yang mumpuni. Semenjak puisi pertama, hingga teakhir, jujur saya sangat menikmati. Mungkin karena Rendra bukan tipe pengguna kalimat metafor yang membingungkan. Ia sering menggunakan kalimat lugas dalam puisinya. Namun, puisi itu tetap saja indah dibaca dan dirasa. Kebanyakan puisi dalam buku ini merupakan puisi bernada sosial, dan didominasi kritik terhadap pemerintahan Soeharto yang memang membatasi kebebasan para seniman saat itu. Ada pula puisi yang bernuansa religius, konflik Ambon, Tsunami Aceh, dan kehidupan kaum miskin yang terpinggirkan. Kumpulan puisi Rendra ini pada akhirnya memang merupakan doanya bagi anak cucu (baca: kita).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumah Kaca; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Novel keempat dari Tetralogi Buru ini mengambil sudut pandang berbeda dari tiga buku sebelumnya. Novel Rumah Kaca mengambil sudut pandang seorang pejabat Hindia Belanda bernama Pangemanann. Meskipun dia adalah orang Manado asli, namun dia mendapat pendidikan Barat dan bekerja untuk pemerintah kolonial. Ia disini merupakan 'pengarsip', semacam tenaga ahli yang mempelajari berbagai berkas dan dokumen, kemudian memberikan rekomendasi kebijakan berdasarkan arsip-arsip yang dipelajarinya. Mungkin seperti staf ahli di zaman modern. Ia menamai arsip-arsipnya sebagai Rumah Kaca, tempat dimana ia bisa mengawasi segala tindak-tanduk orang yang dirasa menghalangi kepentingan pemerintah kolonial Belanda termasuk Minke. Dalam novel ini Pangemanann bertindak sebagai pencerita, yang menjelaskan runut peristiwa yang terjadi pada novel sebelumnya, Jejak Langkah. Di novel ini terungkap bahwa Pangemanann adalah dalang di balik berbagai peristiwa yang membuat istri Minke, Princess Kasiruta, membunuh Robert Surhoof dan komplotannya. Terungkap pula kedatangan Pangemanann dalam hidup Minke yang tak lain ingin menjebloskan Minke ke dalam buangan selagi ada kesempatan. Di novel ini banyak menceritakan mengenai gejolak antara ambisi versus nurani yang dialami oleh Pangemanann. Dia sendiri kadang merasa bersalah, merasa telah mengkhianati bangsanya dan tidak punya harga diri karena melakukan pekerjaan kotor. Namun di satu sisi keinginannya untuk terus bekerja di pemerintahan Belanda membuatnya membuang hati nuraninya tersebut dan terus melakukan pekerjaannya mengawasi Rumah Kaca meskipun ia sendiri merasa jijik. Di akhir novel terungkap sosok Minke yang dikatakan Pram merupakan nama samaran dari seorang bangsawan dengan inisial TAS. Setelah googling, saya kemudian menemukan bahwa TAS merupakan inisial dari Tirto Adhi Suryo, seorang bangsawan dari Blora yang menjadi pelopor pers nasional. TAS adalah pendiri Syarikat Islam dan juga mempelopori percetakan dalam bahasa Melayu 'Medan prijaji' dan beberapa media cetak lain. Jasa-jasanya itu membuat ia dianugerahi Pahlawan Nasional oleh pemerintah. Begitu banyak kutipan yang menggugah dalam novel ini sehingga saya menandai satu demi satu halaman dengan kutipan terbaik itu. Namun salah satu yang berkesan bagi saya adalah ucapan Minke pada Goenawan setelah pembuangannya berakhir. Ia mengatakan bahwa manusia memang harus menerima kenyataan. Namun, apabla manusia hanya menerima kenyataan tanpa ingin membuat kenyataan-kenyataan baru, maka kosakata 'kemajuan' harus dibuang. Karena kemajuan hanya lahir dari kenyataan-kenyataan baru yang dibuat manusia. Pada akhirnya, saya bersyukur bisa membaca Tetralogi Buru hingga selesai. Tetralogi ini merupakan cita-cita jangka panjang saya, dan saya belajar banyak dari semua buku-bukunya. Buku ini membangkitkan rasa nasionalisme, pantang menyerah, dan pentingnya pendidikan bagi semua orang.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miami Requiem (Deborah Jones Crime Thriller, #1); Author: J.B. Turner; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Honestly, I read this book online through my phone, and it's quite short novel, consists of 190 pages (in my phone, I don't know the print version). Though it's not long story but the plot is quite thrilling. I enjoyed the 'Oh gosh' feeling while reading it, investigating around, finding out some new proof, probing the fact, as if I were Deborah Jones, the main character in the novel. Miami Requiem let the reader underestimated the story first, then slowly but sure the reader was dragged into some kind of politics with the intrigues, the dirty stuff, even the evil side of it. What I learnt from this novel is sometimes we gotta let go and moved on, because the entire problem of the novel is mainly because some characters filled by anger, vengeance, fear, and sorrow of their past, and they just let the emotions embrace them. So far, it's short yet strong thriller story. Liked it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gadis Kretek; Author: Ratih Kumala; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Pada awalnya, saya kurang merasa nyaman membaca buku ini, lebih karena POV yang berubah-ubah sementara perubahan tersebut (menurut saya) tidak terlalu memberi signifikasi pada jalannya novel. Saya sempat 'mengeluh' karena perubahan POV dari satu bab ke bab lain membuat saya kebingungan. Saya baru 'nyaman' dengan jalan cerita ketika memasuki bab 3, ketika latar belakang cerita mendadak berubah ke zaman pendudukan Jepang. Di sini sampai ke belakang, pengambilan POV 3 dan jalan cerita yang fokus terhadap industri kretek di masa itu membuat saya terpikat untuk terus membaca. Apalagi, tema yang dibawakan 'tidak biasa' yaitu menceritakan tentang industri rokok kretek di kota M dan Kudus di masa-masa Indonesia baru merdeka. Banyak istilah dalam dunia kretek yang baru saya temui dari buku ini. Ilustrasi-ilustrasi menarik yang dicantumkan mengenai kemasan rokok di kala itu membuat saya tersenyum-senyum sendiri. Pengetahuan yang detail tentang cara pembuatan kretek, cara mencetak, dan hal-hal seperti itu di masa lampau cukup membuat saya kagum, membayangkan riset yang harus dilalui oleh Mbak Ratih, sang penulis novel ini. Jika ingin mendapatkan hal baru dari dunia rokok kretek, maka buku ini bisa menjadi rekomendasi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Invisible Man; Author: H.G. Wells; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Membaca buku ini membuat saya berpikir dari sisi yang berbeda mengenai seorang 'invisible man'. Ketika membaca judulnya, saya membayangkan orang yang memiliki kemampuan menjadi tembus pandang, pastilah diuntungkan dalam berbagai banyak hal. Seperti yang kita lihat dalam film, seseorang yang bisa menghilang seperti seorang pahlawan super. Ia bebas bertindak semaunya. Bebas berbuat hal yang baik dan buruk, tanpa terlihat siapapun atau takut pada apapun. Namun novel klasik H.G.Wells ini justru menceritakan sisi buruk menjadi manusia tak terlihat. Di sini, diceritakan bahwa sang tokoh utama, seorang ilmuwan albino bernama Griffin, justru mengalami berbagai kesulitan setelah percobaannya menjadi manusia tak terlihat berhasil ia lakukan pada tubuhnya sendiri. Setelah menjadi tak terlihat, ia justru kehilangan banyak hal dalam hidupnya. Ia tak bisa menggunakan pakaian, mendapat makanan dengan layak, dan mendapat tempat tinggal karena menjadi manusia tak terlihat berarti kehilangan eksistensi. Padahal, saat itu sedang musim dingin, sehingga sang 'invisible man' terpaksa harus berbuat kriminal agar bisa mendapat segala kebutuhan dasar untuk hidup. Ia pun dicari dan menjadi buronan, sementara itu ia sendiri belum mampu menemukan obat untuk membuat tubuhnya kembali terlihat. Pada satu titik, Griffin pun menyadari bahwa menjadi manusia tak terlihat ternyata membawa penderitaan baginya. Manusia ternyata membutuhkan eksistensi. Griffin memang bisa mendapat apa yang diinginkannya, dengan mencuri atau mengambil hak milik orang lain misalnya. Namun tetap saja, ketika ia sudah mendapatkan sesuatu, ia memerlukan keberadaan diri atau eksistensi agar bisa menikmati apa yang diinginkannya tersebut. Selain itu, ia tidak bisa terus-menerus hidup untuk menjadi teror bagi orang di sekitarnya. Meskipun tidak cukup panjang, dan juga terdiri dari kata-kata dalam bahasa Inggris lama, karena novel ini dibuat tahun 1890-an, namun buku ini menarik untuk diikuti. Kisah Wells ini membuat saya merenungi lagi bahwa banyak hal yang terlihat menyenangkan di luar, namun sebenarnya tidak seindah yang dibayangkan ketika dijalani di kehidupan nyata.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aruna & Lidahnya; Author: Laksmi Pamuntjak; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Saya aslinya bukan pecinta kuliner, ahli di bidang kuliner, bahkan tidak banyak tahu tentang dunia kuliner. Pengetahuan yang super-terbatas ini membuat saya tidak akan menghakimi buku ini dari masalah kuliner, tema pokok yang diajukan sang penulis, Laksmi Pamuntjak, melainkan murni sebagai seorang pembaca. Dari cover dan judul, saya sebenarnya membayangkan buku ini akan lebih membahas tentang dunia kuliner. Saya sudah membayangkan novel ini akan menceritakan tentang perjalanan kuliner layaknya Pak Bondan namun dinarasikan secara tertulis. Sayangnya ekspektasi saya terlalu tinggi, karena kuliner (ternyata) bukan satu-satunya tema utama buku ini. Novel ini memang menceritakan tentang Aruna, seorang wanita lajang yang hobi makan, dan punya pekerjaan sebagai konsultan atau 'ahli wabah'. Ia ditugaskan oleh Kementerian untuk meneliti tentang kasus-kasus flu burung yang terjadi di beberapa kota di Indonesia. Dalam perjalanannya, ia ditemani oleh Farish, rekan kerjanya, dan dua sahabatnya Bono dan Nadezhda, yang keduanya merupakan chef dan kritikus makanan. Kedua sahabatnya itu memang sengaja ikut Aruna agar bisa mencicipi hidangan khas daerah masing-masing. Yang mungkin membuat saya sedikit kecewa adalah terlalu banyak 'elemen' di dalam novel ini. Tema kuliner tidak benar-benar mendominasi karena topik mengenai flu burung, perpolitikan di Kementerian, dan masalah kesehatan di Indonesia, campur baur dalam satu novel. Tidak masalah sebenarnya ada banyak topik dalam satu novel, namun cara penceritaannya harus hati-hati agar tidak terasa 'dipaksa'. Belum lagi masalah pribadi keempat tokoh dan percintaan mereka, ditambah pula dengan kemunculan beberapa tokoh pendukung yang sebetulnya hanya muncul dalam beberapa halaman, tidak terlalu penting keberadaannya, dan menurut saya 'menambah riuh' suasana. Oleh karena itulah, saya hanya memberikan bintang dua pada novel ini. Mungkin akan menyenangkan bila novel ini membahas tiga bersahabat tersebut mencari kuliner terlezat atau hanya mengenai Aruna yang fokus pada flu burung dan membongkar politik kotor atau korupsi di baliknya. Fokus yang jelas membuat tujuan dalam novel juga jelas. Tapi tentu harapan ini tak lebih dari egoisme saya sebagai pembaca. Yang pasti, ini adalah novel kuliner pertama saya, dan satu hal yang saya salut dari buku ini adalah pengetahuan Laksmi tentang kuliner cukup mumpuni. Setidaknya, Laksmi membuat saya tahu bahwa makanan khas di berbagai kota di Indonesia sangat banyak, ada makanan-makanan yang bahkan saya baru tahu namanya dari buku ini. Riset dan pengalamannya di dunia kuliner juga terlihat dari detail-detail mengenai kota dan makanannya. Karena pengetahuan dan pengalamannya itu, Ssya berharap Laksmi menulis lagi buku kuliner selanjutnya, tapi dengan tema yang khusus kuliner saja.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Heroes of the Valley; Author: Jonathan Stroud; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Novel ini mengisahkan tentang petualangan seorang anak dari penguasa klan Svein bernama Halli Sveinsson yang bosan dengan kehidupan bertani yang damai di klannya. Ia mendambakan kehidupan penuh petualangan, perjuangan, dan pertarungan, seperti kisah-kisah heroik penguasa lembah di zaman dahulu kala. Didorong oleh keinginannya untuk membalas dendam terhadap pembunuhan pamannya, Brodir, oleh saudara penguasa klan Hakon bernama Olaf, Halli pun akhirnya nekat pergi ke klan Hakon untuk membunuh Olaf. Namun selama perjalanannya meninggalkan tanah kelahirannya dan setelah bertemu Olaf, Halli sadar bahwa keinginan membunuh dan melakukan pembunuhan adalah dua hal yang berbeda. Ia merasa tidak nyaman mencabut nyawa orang lain begitu saja, apalagi setelah tahu bahwa Brodir pernah punya sejarah masa lalu yang kelam dengan Olaf, sehingga Olaf masih mendendam terhadap Brodir. Meski akhirnya Olaf meninggal karena ketidaksengajaan ketika berkelahi dengan Halli, Halli tetap dijuluki 'pembunuh' oleh masyarakat di klan Svein sendiri yang terus mencela perbuatannya. Halli akhirnya sadar bahwa dia terlalu terpengaruh oleh kisah-kisah kepahlawanan di lembah, dan sebenarnya ia berambisi untuk menuliskan kisah heroiknya sendiri, bukan murni untuk membalas dendam. Namun, pada akhirnya, karena dianggap mampu membunuh orang, Halli ditunjuk untuk memimpin perang melawan klan Hakon yang berencana membunuh rakyat Svein sebagai balas dendam atas kematian Olaf. Yang jelas, kisah ini membuat saya merindukan kembali sosok jin iseng dan banyak omong, Bartimaeus, yang ditulis oleh Jonathan Stroud. 'Heroes of the Valley' tentu merupakan kisah yang jauh berbeda dari Bartimaeus Trilogy, novel ini awalnya ditulis Stroud lebih serius dan sedikit humor. Sosok Bartimaeus kemudian hadir dalam tokoh 'Aud', gadis pewaris klan Arne yang tomboy dan suka berpetualang dan bertarung seperti Halley. Aud digambarkan ceriwis, baik hati, namun keusilannya kadang membuat pembaca gemas, persis seperti yang dilakukan sang jin Barty. Saya sendiri tidak melakukan riset apakah kisah ini ditulis sebelum atau sesudah Bartimaeus terbit, namun yang jelas, novel ini mampu membangkitkan semangat saya untuk kembali membaca novel fantasi setelah berbulan-bulan 'puasa' membaca genre tersebut karena kehilangan minat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ayah; Author: Andrea Hirata; Genres: young-adult, children, romance, fiction; Review: Akhirnya selesai sudah membaca buku Andrea Hirata ini. Buku yang saya tunggu cukup lama setelah Tetralogi Laskar Pelangi dan Dwilogi Padang Bulan dan Cinta di Dalam Gelas. Seperti biasa, sebagai pembaca, apalagi untuk karya yang ditunggu-tunggu, kita punya ekspektasi atau harapan tersendiri. Salah satu harapan saya adalah, buku ini menceritakan tentang Ayah sang tokoh 'Ikal', tapi ternyata tidak ada kaitan antara tokoh Laskar Pelangi sebelumnya dengan novel ini. Novel ini menggunakan tokoh-tokoh yang sama sekali baru, meskipun setting tempat masih di Pulau Belitong juga. Cerita dalam novel ini di awal mungkin akan terasa membingungkan, karena melibatkan banyak nama. Apalagi setting waktu yang digunakan maju mundur. Namun perlahan-lahan, Andrea akan mengungkapkan benang merah antara satu tokoh dengan tokoh lainnya. Karena itu kita harus cukup teliti dalam membaca novel ini, karena setelah membaca, kita akan diajak untuk mereview kembali potongan-potongan cerita tadi sehingga menjadi satu gambaran utuh. Seperti biasa, Andrea Hirata menulis dengan lelucon ala Melayu-nya. Kadang ada yang garing, tapi ada juga yang membuat terpingkal-pingkal. Nama-nama tokoh yang digunakan juga 'ajaib'. Ada Sabari bin Insyafi, Tamat, Zorro, si juara marathon Dinamut, serta sekeluarga Amirza, Amiru, Amirta, Amirna, dan sederet nama lain yang tak kalah ganjil. Hanya saja, menurut saya meskipun judulnya 'Ayah', saya justru merasa bahwa kisah ini didominasi oleh kisah cinta. Pasalnya dalam cerita ini, sang tokoh utama kehilangan anaknya semata wayang, sehingga kisah yang menonjol adalah kehilangan dan perpisahan antara ayah dan anak, bukan bagaimana kisah hubungan kasih sayang ayah terhadap anaknya. Saya justru merasa kisah mengenai hubungan antara ayah dan anak lekat pada novel sebelumnya yakni Sebelas Patriot. Meski demikian, saya termasuk fans Andrea Hirata dengan segala kekurangan dan kelebihan dalam tulisannya. Setidaknya novel ini kembali mampu menertawakan kesedihan, kemiskinan, dan kebodohan yang terjadi bukan hanya di Belitong, tapi juga di daerah-daerah pelosok di Indonesia.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ayahku (Bukan) Pembohong; Author: Tere Liye; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Novel ini adalah novel ketiga Tere Liye yang saya baca, setelah Negeri Para Bedebah dan Negeri di Ujung Tanduk. Karena dua buku sebelumnya merupakan novel yang berbau 'politik', maka baru ini saya 'mencicipi' novel Tere Liye yang bertema keluarga. Sebenarnya saya cukup menyukai cara bercerita Tere Liye, terutama karena bahasanya yang formal. Saya memang bukan penyuka novel dengan bahasa gaul, dan lebih nyaman dengan penggunaan kata yang sopan dan formal itu tadi. Tere Liye juga termasuk 'rapi' dalam membuat alur bukunya. Meskipun buku ini beralur maju-mundur, namun tetap saja buku ini nyaman dibaca. Ditambah dengan tema yang jelas, yakni tentang hubungan ayah dan anak, saya tak heran jika novel Tere Liye mendapat banyak pujian dan ada yang terharu membacanya. Oleh karena itu, dalam posisi pembaca, saya tidak akan banyak memuji, dan berusaha menggambarkan hal-hal yang menurut saya 'kurang nyaman' dalam novel ini. Tokoh Dam, digambarkan sebagai anak yang menyukai, bahkan terinspirasi dari kisah-kisah ayahnya. Satu hal yang berbeda dari dongeng biasa, sang ayah selalu menempatkan dirinya sebagai tokoh utama. Sang ayah-lah yang melakukan petualangan di Lembah Bukhara, sang Ayah-lah yang menggali danau selama 5 tahun, sang Ayah juga yang berteman dengan kapten pesepakbola terkenal dunia. Untuk anak berusia 8 tahun, Dam kecil Dam awalnya percaya pada ayahnya. Hingga ia dewasa, kepercayaan tersebut pudar, bahkan ia mulai membenci ayahnya karena cerita-cerita tersebut menurut Dam adalah bohong belaka. Kebencian itu memuncak saat sang ayah masih saja menyodorkan cerita bahwa ibunda Dam tidak diberikan pengobatan di Rumah Sakit karena saran dari si Raja Tidur, seorang teman sang ayah yang dikatakan hakim luar biasa, dan menguasai beberapa bidang ilmu. Dam menyesali tindakan ayahnya itu, karena menurut Dam apabila ibunya dirawat dengan tepat, ibunya tidak akan jatuh sakit dan meninggal dunia. Kemarahan Dam saat ibunya wafat sebenarnya bisa dimaklumi, tapi menurut saya agak sedikit berlebihan karena Dam seperti orang yang tidak bisa membedakan mana fiksi dan fakta. Selayaknya anak yang tumbuh dewasa, biasanya akan 'move on' dari hal-hal seperti itu, karena mulai sibuk dengan kehidupan sekolah dan lain-lain. Tapi di novel ini, Dam, digambarkan sebagai anak yang 'terjebak' dalam cerita ayahnya, yang ada di pikirannya hanyalah apakah cerita yang didengarnya adalah bohong atau bukan. Yang juga cukup kontradiktif, ketika Dam sudah dewasa dan punya anak, dia dengan tenang bisa menasihati anaknya yang bernama Zas, bahwa mendengar cerita itu seperti menonton film, tidak masalah apakah cerita itu sungguhan atau nyata. Yang penting adalah ada hal-hal baik yang diambil dari kisah itu, dan kita menikmati saja keseruan cerita itu. Anehnya, dia bisa menasehati anaknya, tapi dia tidak mendengarkan kalimat itu untuk dirinya sendiri. Sebagai seseorang yang sangat terhormat, sang ayah dikenal karena kebaikan hati dan kejujurannya. Tapi hal tersebut tidak berlaku apabila Dam, sedikit saja mempertanyakan apa yang diceritakan oleh ayahnya. Ayahnya seakan menjadi sensitif, saat Dam kritis sedikit saja. Agak aneh karena sang ayah yang dikatakan bijak dan baik hati, malah mudah sekali tersinggung dan tersulut amarahnya ketika diragukan sedikit saja. Padahal wajar orang meragukan karena cerita yang disampaikan juga sulit dipercaya. Apalagi Dam juga sudah mulai dewasa. Sedikit aneh ketika diceritakan Akademi Gajah tidak masuk dalam laman; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 9 dari Nadira; Author: Leila S. Chudori; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Meskipun diberi format sebagai kumpulan cerpen atau kumcer, namun setelah dibaca, buku '9 dari Nadira' ini sama sekali tidak terasa seperti kumcer, namun cenderung ke novel. Format ini sedikit mengingatkan saya pada novel-novel Ayu Utami, yang setiap babnya merupakan fragmen-fragmen dari kehidupan tokoh dan keluarga atau teman tokoh, sehingga ketika membacanya, kita tidak harus membaca dari depan ke belakang, tapi bisa dari bagian mana saja. Bab pembukanya langsung 'thrilling', yakni penemuan sang ibu yang sudah menjadi mayat karena bunuh diri. Padahal sang ibu digambarkan sebagai sosok wanita kuat yang telah membesarkan tiga orang anak hingga dewasa. Bahkan sampai akhir cerita, tidak dikisahkan motif sang ibu untuk bunuh diri (atau saya yang kurang bisa memahami motif tersebut?). Setelah kematian Kemala, sang ibu, keluarga Suwandi tersebut seakan diliputi kesuraman demi kesuraman. Buku ini sebenarnya bercerita tentang kehidupan satu keluarga, jadi bukan hanya Nadira saja, tapi juga orang tua dan saudara-saudaranya. Kisah yang disajikan sebenarnya bertema cinta dan keluarga, serta perasaan suka duka di dalamnya. Namun tentu dengan kepelikan dan berbagai hambatan yang membuat kisah cinta itu tak mudah bersatu. Latar belakang pribadi Leila, yang pernah studi di luar negeri, belajar politik, dan bekerja sebagai wartawan rupanya menjadi inspirasi terbesar di dalam kumcer ini. Buku ini punya kekuatan dalam metaforanya. Jika dibaca dengan perlahan, kisah hidup keluarga Nadira yang suram membawa pembaca dengan mudah dalam 'Book hangover', kondisi dimana pembaca sulit 'move on' dari suatu buku. Buku ini saya selesaikan dalam waktu cepat (pertanda bahwa saya menyukai buku ini), dan saya menyukai cara bertutur Leila Chudori yang matang. Ini memang pertama kalinya saya membaca buku Chudori dan saya merasa tidak keberatan untuk mencoba membaca bukunya yang lain lagi. Yang kurang nyaman justru di bagian ilustrasi, yang tidak diletakkan urut sesuai cerita, padahal ilustrasinya sangat memikat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Outsider; Author: Albert Camus; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Novel berbahasa inggris ini sebenarnya tipis saja. Tapi, sungguh, saya membutuhkan waktu lama untuk membaca buku ini. Pasalnya, Part 1 buku berisi cerita tentang kehidupan sehari-hari tokoh 'aku', dan novel ini terasa berjalan sangat lambat karena sampai di tengah buku, tidak ada konflik yang muncul. DI part II, barulah ada konflik, tapi itupun tak banyak. Part III, bercerita tentang proses peradilan dan pikiran si aku dalam penjara. Sebagian besar isi buku ini adalah pikiran si 'aku'. Camus sangat mementingkan penggambaran karakter 'aku', bukan hanya dari pikiran tapi juga cara bersosialisasi dan aktivitasnya. Di akhir buku, barulah terlihat betapa Camus ingin menunjukkan bahwa orang yang 'berbeda' dari kehidupan sosial, sangat rentan terhadap prasangka orang lain. Tokoh 'aku' hanyalah seorang pemuda yang jujur, ia tidak bisa menipu atau membohongi perasaannya sendiri. Namun sikapnya inilah yang justru membawa ia kepada kematian. Sebenarnya tak berbeda dengan kehidupan kita yang justru lebih nyaman bermain aman, sedikit menipu dan berbohong yang penting selamat.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Filosofi Kopi: Kumpulan Cerita dan Prosa Satu Dekade; Author: Dee Lestari; Genres: young-adult, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Ini adalah kedua kalinya saya membaca Filosofi Kopi. Selain karena filmnya yang tayang di bioskop, sya juga penasaran bagaimana saya akan membaca kumpulan prosa Dee ini dengan 'state of mind' yang sekarang, dibanding beberapa tahun lalu ketika saya membacanya pertama kali. Dalam kumpulan cerita ini, saya menyadari bahwa Dee suka sekali memberikan dua tokoh dengan karakter layaknya 'langit dan bumi'. Satu tokoh digambarkan sangat 'puitis', tokoh pasangannya 'logis'. Namun perbedaan karakter tersebut -lah yang seringkali membuat dua tokoh saling terpikat satu sama lain. Tema cinta tetap menjadi unggulan dalam kumpulan prosa ini. Selain perbedaan karakter yang mencolok, agar tidak membosankan Dee juga memberikan kisah cinta 'mustahil', atau cinta yang tak mungkin terwujud. Dalam 'Lara Lana' (88), Dee memberi kejutan dengan mengungkapkan identitas tokoh Lana, yang ternyata gay, di akhir cerita. Dalam 'Sikat Gigi' (56), Dee menuliskan tentang kisah pria yang mencintai seorang wanita, yang sayangnya sangat mencintai pria lain. 'Sepotong Kue Kuning' (72) menceritakan perasaan merana wanita yang menjadi selingkuhan seorang pria yang sudah berkeluarga. Sementara yang paling kocak, termasuk favorit saya dalam buku ini adalah 'Rico De Coro' (109) cinta seekor kecoak kepada seorang wanita yang notabene adalah manusia. 'Filosofi Kopi' sendiri, yang ,emjadi pembuka dan judul untuk buku ini, merupakan kisah mengenai cinta buta seorang barista terhadap kopi sehingga begitu terobsesi ingin menemukan kopi paling sempurna di dunia. Biarkan saya menutup ulasan ini dengan mengutip dua kalimat favorit saya: "Banyak hal yang tak bisa dipaksakan, tapi layak diberi kesempatan." (66) "Cinta hanya retorika kalau tidak ada tindakan nyata..." (77); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madre: Kumpulan Cerita; Author: Dee Lestari; Genres: young-adult, poetry, romance, fiction; Review: Lagi, saya temukan kontras antar-tokoh yang sepertinya memang menjadi ciri khas Dewi Lestari. Seperti yang pernah saya tulis dalam ulasan Filosofi Kopi sebelumnya, Dee gemar menulis karakter tokoh yang 'langit dan bumi'. Di dalam Madre pun, di beberapa cerita pendeknya, karakter tokoh tersebut kembali terlihat. Dalam cerita utama yakni Madre, Tansen digambarkan lelaki yang berjiwa bebas, kerja serabutan, tidak menyukai keteraturan. Berkebalikan dengan Mei, wanita yang mewarisi toko roti ternama, pintar dalam berbisnis, dan tentu terikat dengan bisnis rotinya. Dalam cerita 'Guruji' (111), dua insan manusia bernama sama, Ari dan Ari, terjebak dalam cinta tak sampai ketika Ari--yang pria--memutuskan berubah menjadi semacam pemuka agama, meninggalkan Ari yang perempuan, dalam kesendirian. Sementara cerita memikat lainnya 'Menunggu Layang-layang' (126), sosok pria super-teratur, terorganisir, konstan, kaku, tidak mau berpacaran dulu karena ingin mencari wanita ideal, dan hidup dalam rutinitas terencana setiap menitnya--akhirnya jatuh hati pada sahabatnya yang sangat spontan, meledak-ledak, sangat santai, hobi gonta-ganti pacar dengan berbagai versi dan profesi. Meski dengan kesamaan tersebut, saya sebenarnya fans Dee untuk kcerpen-cerpennya. Bagi saya, kisah yang disajikan oleh Dewi Lestari tetap bisa menggugah hati dan rasa, meskipun sebenarnya temanya adalah tema umum di jagad raya, yaitu tentang cinta. Perbedaan karakter antartokoh saya lihat sebagai keunikan Dee dalam mengolah kisah cinta. Kisah cinta yang sebenarnya temanya sangat umum, mampu diolah Dee menjadi cerita yang seru, dengan gaya bahasanya yang indah namun tidak dipaksakan bernada metaforis.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sebelas Patriot; Author: Andrea Hirata; Genres: non-fiction, young-adult, fiction; Review: Setelah membaca 'Ayah', kemudian membaca ulang 'Sebelas Patriot', saya baru bisa membandingkan, bahwa sang penulis, Andrea Hirata benar-benar 'tumbuh'. Kualitas menulis dari segi teknik maupun rasa, memang lebih menonjol pada novel 'Ayah'. Pada 'Sebelas Patriot', memang diceritakan tentang hubungan erat antara tokoh Ikal dan ayahnya, meski dalam novel ini, tema sepakbola menjadi latarnya. Disini diceritakan bahwa tokoh Ikal dan ayahnya, adalah sama-sama penggemar sepakbola di masa muda mereka masing-masing. Sang ayah sempat membela tim Indonesia di masa penjajahan Belanda, sementara Ikal, yang terpesona dengan keahlian sepakbola sang ayah, memutuskan untuk mengikuti jejak ayahnya dan berusaha keras menembus seleksi pemain timnas junior, walau pada akhirnya, Ikal gagal mewujudkan harapannya tersebut. Saya menyadari bahwa novel 'Ayah' jadi terasa lebih hidup, lebih eksploratif, bila dibandingkan dengan 'Sebelas Patriot' yang ditulis beberapa tahun silam. Meski demikian, humor yang menggelitik ala Melayu tetap menjadi khas Andrea Hirata pada setiap novelnya, membuat novel ini pantas menjadi hiburan pelepas penat di penghujung pekan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jermal; Author: Yokie Adityo; Genres: fiction; Review: Bintang tiga saya berikan bukan karena buku ini tidak bagus, tapi karena buku ini terlalu tipis. Saya menyukai ide ceritanya, saya menyukai setting-nya, saya juga cukup menyukai alurnya, dan penulis yang memilih untuk menggunakan bahasa Melayu, daripada bahasa Indonesia, dalam setiap dialognya. Yang saya sayangkan hanya satu itu, buku ini masih terlalu tipis. Banyak hal yang bisa digali, banyak sisi yang bisa diceritakan. Ada cerita yang sangat bisa dikembangkan. Akhir cerita juga dibuat gantung. Mungkin novel ini saya bisa bilang 'less-drama'. Tapi ide cerita yang mengangkat kehidupan anak-anak jermal patut diacungi jempol. Saya pun baru mengetahui bahwa ada sebuah tempat bekerja bernama 'jermal' setelah membaca buku ini. Miris rasanya membayangkan nasib anak-anak yang bekerja di jermal, yang pasti mengalami banyak hal yang mengerikan akibat keterasingan mereka di lautan luas. Semoga isu mengenai pekerja anak di jermal bisa segera diatasi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Deception Point - Titik Muslihat; Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Dan Brown adalah salah satu penulis populer yang saya hormati. Saya memang belum membaca keseluruhan karyanya, namun ia selalu mampu menyuguhkan bacaan menarik yang membuat pembaca tak bisa melepas novel itu dari tangan. Membaca Deception Point ini sensasinya seperti menonton film. Adegan-adegan yang digambarkan Brown sangat seru, membuat saya membayangkan novel ini akan jadi luar biasa bila benar-benar difilmkan. Bukan hanya gaya bercerita yang menarik, salah satu kekuatan Dan Brown dalam bercerita adalah riset. Saat saya menghadiri acara jumpa penulis Andrea Hirata, ia mengatakan bahwa untuk menulis salah satu novelnya, ia mengatakan perlu melakukan riset yang sangat banyak, Andrea menandai pahanya untuk menunjukkan bahwa ia membutuhkan riset sebanyak itu untuk novelnya yang notabene masih novel dengan tema keluarga dan persahabatan. Saya tidak membayangkan riset macam apa yang harus dilakukan Dan Brown untuk menuliskan The Deception Point yang penuh dengan intrik politik dan teknologi militer tinggi Amerka Serikat yang konon benar-benar ada dalam dunia nyata.Namun riset tersebut berbuah novel yang sangat brilian, dengan detail-detail yang mengagumkan hingga ke hal terkecil. Yang membuat saya kurang menyukai novel ini hanyalah, The Deception Point sedikit mudah 'diterka'. Sebelum ini, saya membaca Inferno terlebih dahulu, dan saya sangat penasaran dibuatnya karena Inferno tidak mudah ditebak jalan ceritanya. The Deception Point juga rumit, namun sedikit bisa ditebak apa yang akan terjadi. Meskipun begitu, novel ini tetap mengagumkan, dan saya rasa 5 bintang pantas disematkan untuk karya ini.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Madame Bovary; Author: Gustave Flaubert; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Madame Bovary adalah kisah klasik karangan Gustave Flaubert dari Prancis, dengan latar belakang Prancis tahun 1800an. Novel ini mengisahkan tentang kehidupan seorang wanita bernama Emma yang menikah dengan seorang dokter bernama Charler Bovary. Emma Bovary atau Madame Bovary sebenarnya adalah wanita yang berasal dari desa, namun pikirannya dipenuhi dengan khayalan akan kehidupan penuh romantisme serta petualangan. Pada suaminya Charles, yang adalah seorang dokter dengan penghasilan biasa-biasa saja, Emma tidak mendapatkan gairah kehidupan yang gemerlap seperti impiannya. Meskipun sudah memiliki suami dan anak perempuan bernama Berthe, Emma selalu merasa hidupnya menyedihkan, impiannya tidak akan terwujud, dan ia selalu merasa kehidupannya malang dan tidak menyenangkan. Terdorong oleh hasrat dan ambisinya untuk hidup senang, Emma mencari kesenangan tersebut dengan berkali-kali selingkuh dari Charles. Namun perselingkuhannya itu juga tidak membuatnya bahagia. Kekosongan dalam hatinya terus bertambah terutama karena para selingkuhannya lama-lama juga merasa gerah dengan tingkah laku serta dengan perasaan Emma yang sensitif dan berlebihan. Pada akhirnya, hidup Emma berakhir tragis dengan meminum racun karena tidak tahan dengan para penagih utang akibat perselingkuhan dan gaya hidupnya yang berlebihan. Charles yang merasa berduka karena kematian istrinya pun meninggal tak lama kemudian karena sakit, sehingga anak mereka, Berthe terpaksa menjadi pekerja di pabrik kapas karena ayah dan ibunya tidak meninggalkan sepeser pun warisan. Dalam novel ini, tokoh utama, sang Madame Bovary digambarkansuka mengeluh, tidak punya kontrol emosi, senang menghabiskan uang suami dengan bersenang-senang dan berdandan, dan sebagainya. Hal ini merupakan gambaran terhadap wanita yang umum di masa lampau (meskipun masih sampai sekarang), bahwa wanita itu tidak sanggup menjalani kehidupan pilihannya dan tidak mampu bertanggung jawab. Dalam opera yang ditonton oleh Madame Bovary pun, opera tersebut menceritakan hal serupa, seorang wanita yang ingin memilih suami pilihannya sendiri tapi kemudian menjadi gila dan bunuh diri. Saya rasa di abad itu, dominasi patriarkal masih kuat dalam tiap tradisi, apalagi pendidikan juga tidak diberikan kepada wanita. Tidak heran bila Flaubert menuliskan gambaran wanita sebagai sosok seperti itu. Di masa sekarang, novel ini adalah pelajaran bagi wanita, untuk tidak berlaku seperti yang digambarkan dalam novel tersebut. Wanita juga bisa membuktikan kepada masyarakat bahwa wanita bukan sekedar makhluk lemah yang menjadi beban bagi suami, namun sebaliknya, bisa membantu suami dan mengurus keluarga dengan baik.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harimau! Harimau!; Author: Mochtar Lubis; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Sebenarnya ini yang kedua kalinya saya membaca Harimau! Harimau! ini. Bahkan bisa dikatakan novel Harimau! Harimau! inilah novel Mochtar Lubis pertama saya. Saya membacanya ketika duduk di bangku SMA, dan sedikit-sedikit masih mengingat ceritanya karena memang sangat berkesan. Ketika membaca ulang, kesan tentang novel ini ternyata belum juga surut. Perasaan khawatir, takut, serta teror yang ditimbulkan harimau terhadap manusia justru memunculkan 'harimau' lain dari dalam diri manusia, mungkin seperti itulah simpulan singkat novel ini. Dikisahkan ada 7 orang yang pergi ke hutan untuk mencari damar. Dalam perjalanan pulang kembali ke kampung, mendadak Pak Balam, salah seorang dari mereka, diserang harimau. Harimau tersebut sebenarnya harimau tua yang sedang lapar, dan memburu ketujuh orang itu karena mereka membawa daging rusa yang tadinya hendak diburunya. Didorong oleh perasaan lapar, harimau tersebut akhirnya memutuskan untuk memburu ketujuh manusia tersebut. Di sisi lain, mereka yang diburu harimau mulai menunjukkan sifat aslinya satu per satu. Didorong oleh rasa takut, mereka mulai yakin bahwa harimau yang memburu mereka adalah harimau siluman, yang diutus oleh Tuhan untuk memburu mereka karena dosa-dosa besar yang mereka buat. Namun, karena keengganan untuk mengukai dosa di hadapan kawan masing-masing, mereka pun berusaha bungkam, hingga satu demi satu, harimau mulai membunuhi mereka semua. Sifat-sifat sombong, pengecut, egois, dan lain-lain pun dari diri mereka terkuak. Buyung, yang paling muda dan berlagak lugu, baru saja meniduri istri orang. Pak Haji, yang selama ini dianggap dituakan, ternyata sangat egois, individualis, dan hilang kepercayaan terhadap Tuhan dan kemanusiaan. Ibadah yang dilakukannya tak lain hanya kedok agar dirinya tidak dianggap aneh oleh orang sekitar. Begitu pula dengan Wak Katok yang menampilkan diri sebagai pemimpin, padahal selama ini tak lain adalah penipu, pengecut, serta zalim. Tokoh-tokoh lainnya juga sama, tak lain adalah pencuri, pezina, bahkan pembunuh. Novel ini kental sekali menyindir manusia dan nilai-nilai kemanusiaannya. Manusia selama ini tak lain hanya mengenakan topeng, yang menutupi aib dan dosanya selama ini. Manusia takut jika harus melepaskan topeng tersebut, takut bila dosanya diketahui. Mengakui dosanya pada diri sendiri dan Tuhan saja manusia tak ingin, apalagi pada orang lain, begitulah yang ditulis Mochtar Lubis. Jangankan mengaku dosa, bertentangan antara hati dan mata sendiri saja manusia mengelak. Belum lagi apabila kematian menghadang, manusia sangat takut pada kematian. Demi memperpanjang hidup, manusia rela melakukan apa saja. Apa pun akan dikorbankan, asalkan diri sendiri tidak mati. Begitulah yang ditonjolkan dari novel ini. Di akhir novel ini, tokoh Pak Haji yang menghembuskan nafas terakhir memberi pesan untuk selalu menganggap penting hubungan satu manusia dengan manusia lainnya. Salah satu amanat yang berkesan pada saya sebagai pembaca adalah ketika tokoh Pak Haji menyatakan bahwa manusia hanya bisa berikhtiar menjadi sempurna, tapi tak mungkin menjadi sempurna. Tokoh Pak Haji di sini selalu kecewa dengan manusia lainnya, karena ia berharap manusia itu baik dan sempurna, padahal hal tersebut mustahil terjadi. Di sinilah peran penting manusia untuk saling memaafkan dan mencintai manusia lainnya, karena manusia sesungguhya adalah makhluk lemah yang hina, dan tidak pantas untuk melakukan penghakiman pada manusia lainnya. Membaca novel ini akan membuat perasaan kita terombang-ambing, rasa malu terhadap dosa sendiri terkuak, dan memunculkan kesadaran bahwa diri ini bukanlah siapa-siapa. Jika; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belenggu; Author: Armijn Pane; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Buku ini isinya adalah pikiran, pikiran, dan pikiran. Serasa saya membaca pikiran saya sendiri yang sering kemana-mana saat membaca buku ini. Dialog antartokoh tentu ada, tapi tetaplah inti cerita novel adalah pikiran dari para tokoh. Banyak nilai kebijaksanaan yg bisa diambil, seperti layaknya buku-buku di masa dulu. Namun novel ini masih menggunakan bahasa peralihan. Ada bahasa belanda, indonesia, melayu, tercampur baur jadi satu. Susunannya juga tak sesistematis novel sekarang. Jujur, membacanya hingga habis menjadi suatu perjuangan tersendiri. Namun, novel ini layak dicoba, jika ingin mengetahui bagaimana 'belenggu' dalam diri kita masing2.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pasung Jiwa; Author: Okky Madasari; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story tells about two men who had different backgrounds and not knowing each other but they finally met as they have same dream: professional entertainer. Sasana, a young man from rich family, felt trapped in his body, suddenly found new dreams: being a singer who loves dancing. Jaka, or Cak Jek, a man who really wants to be professional musician. These two men met in Malang, and Cak Jek convinced Sasana to be an artist with him. He even bought Sasana new dress as a woman, and put a new name on him: Sasa. They lived by busking and entertaining in some events, until they got caught by soldier and separated. This began their own journey, new experience they had to get through, from trap to trap--just to find a word they really want in their life: Freedom.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I actually wanted to give the 4.5 stars, but then I saw the 'it was amazing' mark when I moved my cursor, I thought it won't be fair if I just gave 4 stars, as I agree that this-705-pages-novel was amazing book. What I really love about Dan Brown, is always his research. Perhaps I have said this like over and over in every single review about his novel, however, he is absolutely consistent about writing with enormous endeavours of research. His skills, to collect all information and knowledge, in particular about Freemasonry and American historical building and their details, then create those into this novel, was remarkable achievement. I almost believe that what he wrote was real, because he created the story based on facts. Well, I admit Dan Brown was such a good story-teller. The reason why I wanted to award him 'only' 4.5 stars at first, was my disappointment about how fast I could guess the antagonist's real identity (Well, then it's my fault, not Dan Brown). It affected my excitement toward the novel. My suggestion when you begin to read all Dan Brown's novel is, bring you smartphone, notes and pen with you. Keep on all the information you got, googling the building Brown mentioned, and do a little research about the history he explained in his novel. You don't wanna miss all valuable knowledge from this author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: San Pek Eng Tay: Romantika Emansipasi Seorang Perempuan; Author: O.K.T.; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Kata pengantar dari Yayasan Obor Indonesia sepanjang 25 halaman dalam San Pek Eng Tay ini menegaskan bahwa kisah klasik dalam saduran OKT ini akan berbeda dari kisah San Pek Eng Tay yang selama ini digambarkan hanya seputar kisah cinta dan romansanya. Bahkan YOI mengatakan bahwa kisah ini lebih mengusung emansipasi perempuan, dengan Eng Tay sebagai pihak wanita yang berani menerobos diskriminasi wanita di zaman itu. Saya yang membaca Kata Pengantar tersebut sebenarnya menjadi penasaran, bagaimana sebuah kisah cinta, justru menjadi sebuah kisah emansipasi wanita? Dan ternyata setelah membaca, saya larut di dalamnya, dan mengamini hasil saduran OKT yang memperlihatkan posisi Eng Tay layaknya R.A. Kartini di zamannya. Eng Tay, sebagai wanita muda berusia 17 tahun saat itu berani mendobrak nilai dan norma yang masih menganggap perempuan berada di bawah posisi paling rendah dalam tatanan masyarakat Cina. Ia memberanikan diri masuk sekolah dengan menyamar sebagai laki-laki, karena saat itu wanita memang tidak boleh bersekolah. Selain itu, ia berani memilih sendiri calon suaminya, dan bahkan secara tidak langsung meminta San Pek, kawan karib yang ia temui di sekolah, untuk melamarnya. Padahal zaman itu, wanita hanya menerima perjodohan dari orangtua. Tidak hanya sampai di situ, Eng Tay berani menolak perjodohan orangtuanya, dan rela menjadi perawan tua, karena ia bersumpah ia tidak akan menikah kecuali dengan San Pek. Terlihat sekali bahwa Eng Tay dalam saduran ini adalah wanita yang cerdik, namun juga kuat pendiriannya. Eng Tay dalam naskah ini adalah gambaran wanita yang kuat, cerdas, mandiri, dan bertanggung jawab atas pilihannya sendiri. Sebagai wanita yang tidak lagi hidup di zaman penuh kekangan seperti itu, kita seharusnya lebih mensyukuri apa yang kita dapatkan sekarang. Akses terhadap pendidikan bisa dimiliki setiap orang, tidak memandang pria dan wanita. Selain itu, kita juga bisa meneladani sikap Eng Tay yang mandiri dan tidak takut dengan pilihan hidupnya meski semua orang menentangnya, karena dia tahu benar pilihannya adalah yang terbaik untuk dirinya.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mansfield Park; Author: Jane Austen; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Mansfield Park definitely stole my heart! I was so absorbed reading this novel, and Jane Austen truly knows how to make her story goes very satisfying like that. I fell in love with the leading character, Fanny Price, I even love her more than Elizabeth Bennet or Lizzy, the most favorite character of Austen herself in 'Pride and Prejudice'. Fanny Price as a gentle yet tough woman, and also has plentiful kindness in her heart, reminded me of Cinderella a little. I admit that Austen is the 'Queen of Character', she is always able to describe personality and behavior of every character in her book. The solid and consistent explanation about personality is one of the best part of Austen's writing skill, which makes the reader easily love the character in the novel she wrote. Even 5 stars won't be enough, and I can't wait to read all Jane Austen book, and get drowned in her delicate story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunia Cecilia; Author: Jostein Gaarder; Genres: young-adult, romance, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Baru akan kita renungkan tanda-tanda kekuasaan Tuhan saat kita berpikir. Mungkin itulah yang saya rasakan saat membaca Dunia Cecilia. Indera-indera yang kita punya, serasa seperti suatu mukjizat yang luar biasa ketika dibahas dalam novel ini. Kelahiran kita ke dunia, juga berarti bahwa dunia yang mendatangi kita. Kita seperti dianugerahi seluruh dunia. Kita bisa merasakan kehadiran matahari, bulan, bintang, dan sebagian kecil jagat raya. Artinya kita memang dihadiahi oleh Tuhan sebagian karunianya dalam waktu singkat. Sungguh, membaca novel ini membuat kita merenungi kembali hal-hal yang kita anggap remeh setiap hari, termasuk nikmat berpikir, tidur, bermimpi, atau berimajinasi. Novel ini mengajak kita berkontemplasi dengan diri sendiri, mensyukuri tubuh yang dihadiahkan Tuhan pada kita, serta merenungi keberadaan bumi dan alam sekitar kita.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tales from the Perilous Realm; Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Genres: poetry, paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Novel ini saya selesaikan 90 persennya. Saya tidak membaca bagian puisi secara lengkap dan esainya. Lebih karena yang saya baca adalah translasi, sehingga saya merasa puisi yang dituliskan ulang dalam bahasa lain pasti akan sangat jauh berbeda dari bahasa asli yang ditulis Tolkien sendiri. Saya juga kurang merasa nyaman dengan terjemahan pada bagian esainya. Namun sejauh ini, novel ini menunjukkan kejeniusan Tolkien dalam meramu cerita fantasi. Cerita yang ia suguhkan terasa kompleks, dan saya merasa dia tengah ingin mengutarakan sesuatu melampaui cerita yang dituliskannya itu sendiri. Misalnya dalam cerita terakhir, dimana pelukis bernama Niggle yang tak kunjung bisa menyelesaikan lukisannya. Selesai membaca, jujur saya jadi bertanya-tanya, maksud Tolkien menuliskan semua itu. Perjalanan apa yang sebenarnya dihadapi Niggle? Institusi seperti apa yang mengukur kesehatan mental Niggle? Pemerintah macam apa yang mengatur Undang-undang mengenai mendahulukan tetangga di atas barang-barang? Kenapa Tolkien menambahkan tiga orang berkuasa di akhir cerita yang salah satunya ternyata ingin menguasai rumah Niggle? Cerita favorit saya adalah Petani Penakluk Naga. Cerita ini adalah yang paling 'ringan' menurut saya. Mungkin karena tokoh-tokohnya sudah sering dijumpai dalam dongeng kebanyakan. Selain itu, pesan moralnya juga sangat kental sekali.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared; Author: Jonas Jonasson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Buku ini menarik, karena bisa membangkitkan imajinasi. Rasanya geli juga membayangkan seorang kakek berusia seratus tahun yang kabur dari panti jompo ternyata bisa mengalami hal-hal yang menakjubkan. Selain itu, semasa mudanya ia sendiri juga ternyata punya berbagai pengalaman di hampir seluruh benua dengan pemimpin-pemimpin terkenal dunia semenjak Perang Dunia I, II dan Perang Dingin. Hal ini disebabkan pengalaman dan pengetahuannya yang mumpuni mengenai bom dan nuklir. Yang mungkin paling menarik bagi pembaca Indonesia, karena Allan, nama si kakek, pernah hidup di Bali. Tapi, jangan salah sangka bahwa keindahan Bali yang menjadi perbincangan utama, melainkan betapa korupnya negara kita. Rasanya malu juga saat mengetahui bahwa penulis luar negeri memiliki pandangan seperti itu terhadap negeri ini. Namun, hal tersebut juga bisa kita jadikan cermin diri, bahwa negeri ini memang terkenal karena korupsinya, sampai-sampai dalam salah satu dialog, Jonas menulis, Indonesia adalah negeri dimana kau bisa melakukan apapun. Ya, apapun bisa dilakukan asal kita bisa membayar dan menyuap.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seekor Anjing Mati di Bala Murghab; Author: Linda Christanty; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Ini adalah kedua kali saya membaca kumpulan cerita pendek Linda. Dan saya menyadari bahwa membaca yang kali kedua ini lebih mengena pada saya. Saya bahkan berusaha melambatkan bacaan saya, kata demi kata. Saya merasa rugi jika saya membacanya dengan cepat, tapi saya kehilangan makna yang ingin disampaikan penulisnya. Banyak yang merasa gagal paham membaca kumcer ini, mungkin karena memang diperlukan pengetahuan sejarah dan wawasan yang cukup untuk 'nyambung' dalam cerita-ceritanya. Linda, sebagai seorang jurnalis, saya rasa berupaya menyajikan kisah kemanusiaan yang ia dapat dalam bentuk cerita pendek. Beberapa cerita memang didasarkan pada konflik kemanusiaan yang benar-benar ada, seperti Aceh dan GAM, perang di Afghanistan, pemberontakan PKI, serta masa kekuasaan Soeharto. Semua ceritanya memikat, namun favorit saya ada dua, yakni cerpen 'Seekor Anjing Mati di Bala Murghab' dan 'Jack dan Bidadari'. ' Untuk cerpen pertama, saya menyukainya karena mengetuk rasa kemanusiaan kita. Seekor anjing mati ditembak tentara, tanpa alasan jelas, dia hanya ingin menembak saja. Setelah menembak, dia malah meminta sang jurnalis untuk memotretnya. Sementara sang anak pemilik anjing tidak mampu berbuat apa-apa. Disitulah perang dan konflik menghapuskan sisi humanis manusia. Harga nyawa manusia saja murah, apalagi seekor anjing di tanah konflik Afghanistan. Cerpen 'Jack dan Bidadari' sebenarnya sederhana saja, cerita tentang KDRT yang dialami oleh pihak pria. Yang menganiayanya tak lain adalah Bidadari, pasangannya. Cerita ini saya sukai karena cukup unik, mengangkat sisi lain KDRT, yang bisa dialami siapa saja, termasuk oleh pria yang selama ini biasanya adalah pelaku KDRT.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Botchan; Author: Soseki Natsume; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Beberapa tahun lalu saya membaca Botchan pertama kali, dan saya terkesan. Membacanya kedua kali, meninggalkan kesan yang lebih dalam lagi. Botchan adalah nama julukan untuk anak lelaki yang disayang. Botchan, pria muda dari Tokyo, adalah pria biasa yang terpaksa menjadi guru di daerah terpencil. Namun kemiskinan, kemelaratan, dan keterasingan serta kebodohan di desa tersebut membuat Botchan segera merasa tidak betah. Orang-orang kampung ini, menurutnya, memiliki karakter yang iri dan pendengki, serta terlalu ikut campur dalam masalah orang lain. Karakter Botchan sebagai orang yang jujur dan berterus-terang, sekaligus menjunjung tinggi kebenaran dan keadilan, membuat dirinya mulai dianggap sebagai 'pengganggu'. Harga dirinya dalam membela keadilan terlalu tinggi, sehingga ia tak mudah disogok atau dipengaruhi. Ia memandang dunianya sebagai hitam dan putih, dimana kebaikan dan keburukan baginya begitu jelas, sehingga ia membenci orang-orang 'tidak konsisten' yang berada di antara keduanya, yakni orang-orang yang licik, munafik, penjilat, pengecut, serta penipu ulung. Sifat Botchan ini menimbulkan kekaguman, juga menimbulkan masalah, terutama bagi beberapa guru yang tidak ingin keadaan serta sistem di sekolah mereka terganggu. Mungkin salah satu paragraf dalam novel ini bisa menggambarkan betapa 'unik' pemikiran sang tokoh utama, Botchan, dalam melihat dunia: ...Aku tidak merasa telah mengatakan sesuatu yang lucu. Aku hanya mengucapkan hal-hal yang selama ini kupegang teguh. Kalau dipikir-pikir, sebagian besar masyarakat malah mendorongmu bertindak jahat. Mereka seolah percaya tanpanya, kau tidak akan bisa sukses dalam kehidupan. Pada kesempatan-kesempatan yang langka, ketika mereka melihat seseorang yang berbicara terus terang dan jujur, mereka menyebutnya hijau, tidak lebih daripada anak-anak. Ketika mengajarimu etika di sekolah dasar dan menengah, mereka memberitahumu untuk tidak berbohong dan selalu bersikap jujur. Bakal lebih berguna bagi dunia secara keseluruhan dan terutama si individu itu sendiri, kalau sejak awal mereka mengajarimu metode berbohong, seni tidak memercayai orang, dan siasat mengambil keuntungan...(91); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Live - Hidup; Author: Yu Hua; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Tidak heran jika novel ini menjadi novel yang kontroversial di China, karena keberanian sang penulis untuk mengungkapkan bagaimana kehidupan masyarakat kelas bawah di China di bawah sistem komunisme. Fugui, sang tokoh utama, tadinya adalah anak orang kaya yang gemar berjudi dan pergi ke rumah bordil. Namun kegemarannya itu membuat keluarganya bangkrut sehingga ia harus menjadi petani. Penderitaan demi penderitaan harus Fugui lewati. Istrinya dijemput paksa ayah mertuanya, padahal ayahnya baru saja meninggal dunia. Fugui tak sengaja terjebak dalam perang antara tentara nasionalis dan komunis, dan disana ia melihat banyak kematian. Sepulangnya dari perang, kembali ia harus merasakan derita karena satu per satu anggota keluarganya meninggal. Namun Fugui tetap bertahan hidup dalam optimisme, meskipun harus mengubur keluarganya satu demi satu dengan tangannya sendiri.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm; Author: George Orwell; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Novel ini bercerita tentang babi yang memimpin pemberontakan melawan manusia yang menjadi majikan di peternakan Manor. Para hewan ternak selama ini merasa diperlakukan tidak adil oleh manusia dan merasa yakin bahwa semua yang berkaki dua itu jahat. Namun setelah para hewan ternak berhasil menyingkirkan majikan mereka, mereka mendapati bahwa dunia penuh keadilan dan kesetaraan antarhewan yang mereka impikan tidak mereka peroleh. Terutama setelah seekor babi bernama Napoleon meraih kekuasaan dengan cara kekerasan dan memimpin dengan gaya otoriter, tidak beda dengan manusia itu sendiri. Well, novel ini mengajarkan bahwa kekuasaan itu memabukkan. Saat kita dalam posisi bukan penguasa, kita mungkin meyakini bahwa kita akan bisa melakukan kebijakan2 jika kita yang memimpin. Tapi kenyataannya, saat kekuasaan tersebut benar2 sudah di tangan kita, ternyata memimpin dengan bijaksana dan adil itu tidak mudah. Lebih banyak pemimpin yang mabuk dan jatuh karena terlena, berakhir sebagai pesakitan dan sebagainya. Hal ini sama seperti kutipan yg pernah saya baca: mereka yang melakukan kudeta, suatu saat akan dikudeta pula... Mahasiswa politik sangat dianjurkan membaca novel ini.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hubbu; Author: Mashuri; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Menceritakan mengenai kecamuk jiwa yang dirasakan oleh pemuda bernama Jarot, yang digadang-gadang menjadi penerus pesantren kakeknya, namun ia sendiri enggan menampuk kewajiban tersebut. Ia akhirnya lari dari tanggung jawab dan memilih jalan hidupnya sendiri, meski sebenarnya Jarot juga tidak terlalu paham apa yang ia inginkan dalam hidupnya. Ia hidup dalam pergolakan, kebingungan, perasaan berdosa, hingga kematiannya. Novel dengan judul Hubbu yang berarti cinta ini fokus pada kehidupan tokoh Jarot yang berkisar pada pergolakan batinnya, antara harus menjalani hidup seperti pemuka agama, namun juga tidak mampu menolak godaan dunia yang datang padanya. Ide novel juara I sayembara novel DKJ 2006 ini sebenarnya bagus, mengenai pertemuan budaya dan agama dalam diri seorang pemuda, namun saya kurang nyaman dengan cara penceritaan yang berganti-ganti sudut pandang tanpa penanda tokoh yang jelas, serta setiap kata yang terlalu puitis. Kurang nyaman rasanya membaca sudut pandang yang berganti dari aku menjadi dia, tanpa alasan jelas kenapa pergantian itu terjadi. Tokoh dalam sudut pandang juga berganti. Penanda yang kurang jelas membuat saya bertanya, ini sedang menceritakan siapa? Dari sudut pandang siapa? Hal itu terasa kurang nyaman. Pergantian sudut pandang tersebut baru terasa menarik ketika masa lalu Jarot yang hilang dari selesai kuliah hingga kematiannya diceritakan dari sudut pandang anaknya, Aida. Mengenai kalimat puitis yang digunakan dalam novel ini, bukannya saya tidak menyukai kata yang indah, namun apabila keindahan itu dituliskan di hampir keseluruhan novel, rasa jenuh serta lelah tak pelak akan menghampiri pembaca. Segala yang berlebihan, akan kurang baik jadinya. Oleh karena itu, saya memberi dua bintang pada novel ini.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 3 Cinta 1 Pria; Author: Arswendo Atmowiloto; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Novel ini agak sulit dicerna, itu pasti. Nama tokohnya mirip--tiga generasi semua bernama Keka. Alurnya maju-mundur. Sudah begitu, hampir semua tokohnya punya karakter 'ajaib'. Dan seingat saya, kebanyakan tokoh tidak digambarkan punya "nama asli". Nama Bong, Keka, Pak Kol, U-15, teman yang kumisnya menawan, teman yang tampan, begitulah tokoh-tokoh disebut. Jalan ceritanya pun bikin senyum, berkerut kening, sekaligus bertanya-tanya,"kok bisa ceritanya begini?" Yang pasti, tak semua cerita harus diberi tokoh yang masuk akal, alur yang masuk akal, atau segala sesuatu yang berkesesuaian dengan pemaknaan terhadap norma saat ini. Karena, jika cerita diperlakukan demikian, maka novel ini akan masuk dalam kategori di luar akal. Untuk menikmati cerita yang berbeda seperti ini harus kita berikan sudut pandang yang juga berbeda. Novel ini saya perlakukan sebagai representasi dari pesan-pesan Arswendo, sebagai seniman, sastrawan, budayawan. Tokoh yang diciptakan, cerita yang diberikan, tak lain adalah kepingan dari pesan yang sebenarnya ingin disampaikan. Beyond the story itself, begitulah saya menikmati novel ini, seperti sebuah pertunjukan yang menyimpan makna dibaliknya. Jika tidak dinikmati seperti itu, maka kita akan merasa novel ini gagal, karena tidak mampu memuaskan kita yang terbiasa dgn novel yang 'biasa'.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paper Towns - Kota Kertas; Author: John Green; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Jadi, novel ini sebenarnya bercerita tentang gadis remaja umur 18 tahun yang mendadak menghilang, bernama Margo. Quentin, tetangga sekaligus teman masa kecilnya, merasa ditinggalkan petunjuk oleh Margo untuk mencarinya. Dan inilah inti cerita, mencari Margo yang hilang. Novel ini memang cocok dibaca oleh pembaca remaja. Kalau saya membacanya 10 tahun lalu, saya mungkin akan memberi 5 bintang. Untuk bacaan remaja, novel ini lumayan. Setidaknya memberi beberapa hal yang bisa direnungkan. Yang saya dapatkan dari novel ini, setidaknya adalah pengetahuan baru mengenai istilah kota kertas. Yaitu kota imajinasi yang tidak ada, namun sengaja dimasukkan oleh pembuat peta ke dalam peta yang mereka terbitkan. Tujuannya antara lain sebagai jebakan hak cipta. Jadi apabila ada plagiasi terhadap peta mereka, akan dengan mudah ketahuan bila kota kertas yang tidak ada itu turut dicantumkan. Dengan itu, perusahaan bisa menuntut ganti rugi terhadap perusahaan yang menjiplak peta mereka. Belakangan, saya mencari di wikipedia dan menemukan bahwa jebakan hak cipta ini dilakukan oleh banyak perusahaan, seperti pembuat kamus, ensiklopedia, peta, bahkan wikipedia sendiri. Wikipedia juga menampilkan satu laman 'palsu', sebuah informasi yang sebenarnya tidak ada, tapi diciptakan seakan-akan ada, untuk kepentingan hak cipta tersebut.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maryam; Author: Okky Madasari; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: 3,5 bintang. Pada akhirnya bukan karena masalah siapa yang sesat siapa yang tidak--semua masalah persepsi dan keyakinan masing-masing--namun adalah akibat yang muncul ketika seseorang memilih untuk berbeda dari mayoritasnya. Maryam, adalah seorang gadis yang lahir di keluarga Ahmadiyah. Ia sendiri sebenarnya sudah cukup lelah hidup di keluarga Ahmadi, karena ia sering kali dikucilkan, diperlalukan berbeda, dianggap sesat, dan sebagainya. Namun, cap itu terus melekat padanya dan keluarganya. Keluarganya bahkan dua kali diusir dan rumahnya dibakar, padahal mereka telah hidup puluhan tahun berdampingan bersama masyarakat. Enam tahun dua ratus orang Ahmadiyah hidup di pengungsian. Maryam memilih sebagai pengamat luar, melihat agama yang dianut mayoritas dan komunitas keluarganya Ahmadiyah, tanpa benar-benar memilih salah satu. Di darahnya memang mengalir Ahmadiyah, dan ia akan selalu menjadi anak yang lahir dalam keluarga dan lingkungan Ahmadiyah, namun ia sendiri sudah lelah dengan perlakuan masyarakat terhadapnya dan keluarganya. Ia selalu berusaha melawan masyarakat yang mengatai dirinya sesat, namun pada akhirnya ia mengalah, ketika ayahnya dilarang dikuburkan di kampung halaman sendiri. Saya dan teman saya sesama lulusan humaniter, mendiskusikan buku ini. Kami berpendapat bahwa apa yang terjadi pada komunitas minoritas, seperti Ahmadiyah, seperti halnya Syiah di Indonesia, tak lain salah satunya adalah faktor tumbangnya Orde Baru. Musuh bersama yakni Soeharto dudah tidak ada lagi, sehingga masyarakat mulai bisa 'memperhatikan' atau 'mengurusi' hal-hal yang dulunya tidak terurus. Ditambah kencangnya arus teknologi informasi, orang-orang mudah mengakses informasi, mengatai kelompok tertentu, menyebarkan berita tertentu. 'Hate speech' hingga 'hoax' mudah sekali disebarkan meskipun belum terbukti kebenarannya. Yang pasti, semoga hal-hal seperti ini tidak terjadi lagi. Bagaimanapun, siapa kita, manusia, yang dengan angkuhnya menghakimi orang lain?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Puya ke Puya; Author: Faisal Oddang; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Bintang empat tak berlebihan untuk buku ini. Penulisnya lebih muda dari saya. Tapi bisa menulis sebagus sastrawan besar lainnya. Usia Oddang yang muda tidak membuatnya menulis tema yang sesuai usia, namun justru dia membawa tema yang 'berat', tentang adat, tentang kematian, dan isu lebih besar, yakni pertambangan yang makin menyusup dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Teknik penceritaannya juga unik--banyak memang ulasan lain yang membahas ini--namun jujur, saya juga menyukai cara Oddang yang mengganti sudut penceritaan dengan membubuhkan tanda bintang itu. Gaya berceritanya juga imbang, tak melulu puitis, kadang lugas, kadang dibubuhi nyanyian dari Toraja. Kebetulan saat sedang membaca novel ini, saya tak sengaja menemukan artikel tentang Faisal Oddang di majalah TEMPO, dimana dia bercerita bahwa 'Puya ke Puya' ditulis berdasarkan riset. Riset yang dia lakukan ini cukup berhasil, karena saya hampir mengira bahwa dia benar-benar orang Toraja, dengan penceritaan yang sangat baik mengenai kepercayaan di wilayah tersebut. Di masa depan, saya berharap ia menulis novel dengan tema yang unik dan segar lagi. Menukil dari kata-kata Mira Lesmana pada novel ini, "Faisal Oddang membuat kita lega, regenerasi penulis sastra Indonesia tidak terputus...."; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bukan Pasar Malam; Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Bukan Pasar Malam bercerita tentang kehidupan seorang pejuang kemerdekaan, tentara yang mengalami pahitnya masa perjuangan Indonesia membebaskan diri dari penjajah. Kemerdekaan dan demokrasi yang menjanjikan kesejahteraan seluruh masyarakat tidak bisa benar-benar ia rengkuh, karena nyatanya tokoh 'aku' hidup dalam keadaan pas-pasan di Jakarta. Ia kemudian harus menghadapi kenyataan ketika ayahnya sakit keras di kampung. Seakan penderitaannya masih kurang, istrinya yang menemani juga mulai tidak sabar dengan keadaan suaminya yang harus 'terperangkap' di desa mengurus ayahnya. Dalam novel yang tidak terlalu panjang ini, sehingga lebih nyaman disebut novela--inilah secuil realita dari mereka yang pernah berjasa pada negara. Kadang, perjuangan setelah kemerdekaan justru awal dari perjalanan baru yang berat. Bagi pembaca pertama Pram, novela kni bisa jadi pilihan. Buku ini mudah dibaca, karena Pram banyak menghadirkan dialog dan monolog dalam ceritanya. Realita yang dihadirkan juga tak terlalu panjang rentang waktunya, dengan kisah yang tak jauh dari kehidupan masyarakat sehari-hari saat ini. Hal tersebut membuat buku ini mudah meninggalkan kesan karena masih lekat dengan hidup masyarakat Indonesia kini, berbeda dengan beberapa buku Pram lainnya yang masih menuturkan tentang zaman kolonial Belanda atau patriarki ala Jawa.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Kisah Aneh Benjamin Button; Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Salah satu hal yang sulit dilakukan ketika membaca buku ini adalah menghilangkan bayangan mengenai plot film adaptasinya--kepala saya seperti otomatis membandingkan antara cerita dan filmnya. Yang jelas, masing-masing memiliki plot sendiri, jangan harap cerita orisinilnya akan bercerita seperti filmnya, maupun sebaliknya. Karena yang saya baca ini juga adalah terjemahan, yang pasti tidak membawa orisinalitas dari karya aslinya, tentu sulit rasanya membahas mengenai hal-hal teknis secara mendalam. Tak lain karena yang terbahas adalah dari sisi si penterjemah, bukan dari Fitzgerald langsung. Namun hal yang bisa saya puji adalah Fitzgerald punya imajinasi yang luar biasa. Di zaman itu, dia sudah bisa membayangkan bagaimana seseorang akan hidup dalam kondisi yang berlawanan dengan manusia normal pada umumnya. Sementara itu, mudah pula merasakan aura pesta, kekayaan, dan kemewahan yang sedang dirasakan masyarakat Amerika di periode tersebut, melalui karya Fitzgerald. Tak heran bila ada yang mengatakan bahwa sastra adalah cerminan dari masyarakatnya.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 1984; Author: George Orwell; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: I do believe this novel should go into 'horror' shelves, even 'thriller' is too good for this book. During reading '1984', I couldn't stop shake my head. This novel should be one of the scariest book I've ever read. I feel shiver, depressed, and curious at the same time. Not a long ago, I have read another Orwell's book, Animal Farm, and I got the first impression that Orwell's strength is his imagination about how the ideal political system should be run. Alike with Animal Farm, '1984' is also a good guide for student of politics, so they can clearly know what it feels living under a totalitarian regime that very strict, and rules people's life in every detail--people basically have no rights to own everything, every material belongs to Party, and Party have scheduled people's daily activity. Orwell wrote it so well, made me almost feel hard to breathe at the same time as he told the story thoroughly--I was amazed of his detail in building how totalitarian-world-would-be. This novel really affected me so much afterwards, and for me '1984' deserves 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lampuki; Author: Arafat Nur; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Mungkin 'Lampuki' adalah salah satu novel terlama yang saya baca, bukan karena tebalnya, tapi karena memang alur yang berputar-putar di dalamnya. Jika bukan karena rasa penasaran untuk membaca bagaimana seorang Arafat Nur menuntaskan novel ini--terutama karena novel ini adalah pemenang sayembara menulis novel Dewan Kesenian Jakarta 2010--saya mungkin tidak selesai-selesai membacanya. Novel ini, untuk saya, memang punya kelebihan dan kekurangan. Kelebihannya antara lain, mampu memberikan gambaran pemberontakan di Aceh. Selama saya membaca novel Indonesia, ini novel pertama yang saya baca mengenai gerakan pemberontakan di provinsi itu. Berikutnya, novel ini cukup kocak, beberapa selipan humornya tidak terkesan dipaksakan. Selain itu, sindiran-sindirannya tajam, terutama kepada pemerintah. Saya sampai agak sulit membedakan, apakah sindiran ini memang sindiran yang kritis atau bukan? Kekurangannya, seperti telah saya singgung di atas, entah mengapa ceritanya terasa berputar-putar. Pilihan kalimatnya juga menurut saya seperti mengulang-ulang hal yang sama. Di pertengahan novel, saya merasa harus berjuang keras untuk meneruskan membaca. Banyaknya hal yang sama dan terus diulang, membuat cerita, serta humornya, menjadi membosankan. Bintang tiga akhirnya saya sematkan, karena di atas segalanya, buku ini sarat nilai lokal, historis, serta nasionalisme (atau chauvinisme?). Tidak mengherankan bila kemudian 'Lampuki' mendapat gelar sebagai pemenang unggulan dalam sayembara menulis novel DKJ 2010.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daun-daun Bambu; Author: Yasunari Kawabata; Genres: fiction; Review: Kumpulan cerita pendek sang peraih Nobel, Yasunari Kawabata, adalah cerita-cerita pendek dengan ciri khas deskripsi alam yang kental. Membayangkan kehidupan burung-burung, musim yang berganti, serta nuansa alam Jepang lainnya, membuat pembaca merasa damai. Selain itu, sebagai pembaca, saya merasakan adanya 'cerita di balik cerita' dalam tiap cerpen Kawabata. Misalnya dalam 'Daun-Daun Bambu', meskipun hanya diceritakan tentang gadis yang membuatkan mainan untuk adik tunangannya, cerita sebenarnya adalah penantian gadis itu terhadap sang tunangan yang tak kunjung datang karena pergi berperang. Pada judul lain, yakni 'Burung Higara', saya merasakan kesan bahwa Kawabata seakan menyodorkan cerita tentang pria yang terobsesi terhadap burung yang ditemukannya di pasar, padahal cerita di baliknya adalah perselingkuhan yang kerap dilakukan pria itu, karena ia menemukan burung kesayangannya bersama wanita lain. Dalam cerita tersebut, saya merasakan konflik batin dua tokoh utama yaitu sang suami yang berselingkuh, dan istri yang sabar karena selalu diselingkuhi menempati porsi sejajar, seakan ada dua tokoh utama dalam cerita, dan pembaca akan merasakan dualisme karena merasakan dua sisi perasaan para tokoh. Cerita unik lain yang berjudul 'Tahi Lalat', merupakan salah satu favorit saya. 'Tahi Lalat' mengisahkan seorang perempuan yang suka memegang dan memainkan tahi lalat di punggungnya, padahal suaminya membenci kebiasaannya itu. Cerpen ini sebenarnya ungkapan hati sang tokoh wanita, dengan segala keresahannya, namun dikemas dengan baik oleh Kawabata dengan cerita mengenai kebiasaan buruknya itu. Saya menyukai cerita-cerita yang disuguhkan, hanya memberikan bintang tiga karena kurang sedikit nyaman dengan penerjemahannya. Hal tersebut membuat saya menghabiskan waktu beberapa hari untuk buku yang tergolong tipis ini.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lelaki Harimau; Author: Eka Kurniawan; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Breathtaking book. Membaca buku Eka Kurniawan ini, pada bab-bab awal, kita akan disuguhkan dengan jawaban dari pertanyaan "Apa yang sebenarnya terjadi?". Kita diberikan gambaran suatu peristiwa yang cukup menggemparkan, saat seorang lelaki muda bernama Margio membunuh tetangganya sendiri, seorang pria setengah baya, dengan cara yang cukup aneh yakni dengan menggigit putus urat lehernya. Bab berikutnya, di pertengahan buku, mulai ada penjelasan mengenai "Bagaimana peristiwa itu terjadi?". Dengan alurnya yang bolak-balik--namun cara penceritaannya masih 'mulus' menurut saya--Eka mendeskripsikan kronologis peristiwa pembunuhan tersebut. Semakin akhir, semakin terkuak jawaban dari pertanyaan "Kenapa?". Motif sang pelaku, Margio, mulai terlihat. Namun pencetus pembunuhan tersebut, jawaban langsung dari pertanyaan 'kenapa' tadi, dirangkum Eka hanya dalam satu kalimat saja, di halaman paling belakang buku. Well done, Eka Kurniawan. Sebagai buku pertama yang saya coba dari Eka, akan ada lanjutan buku kedua, ketiga, dan seterusnya. Tidak sabar untuk membaca buku-bukumu yang lain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Détective Conan, Tome 65; Author: Gosho Aoyama; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Baca ulang Conan selalu membuat ingatan kembali segar, disini saya baru ingat kalo Eisuke sudah mengetahui identitas Conan sebagai Shinichi dan berusaha untuk memberantas organisasi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Detektif Conan Vol. 66; Author: Gosho Aoyama; Genres: young-adult, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Membaca ulang komik yang ini karena penasaran dengan kelanjutan kasus dinding merah dari Conan sebelumnya. Di sini saya kembali terpesona dengan Sensei Aoyama Gosho yang luar biasa detail dalam memikirkan cerita Conan. Dalam kasus hilangnya jimat Kazuha, ada bagian kecil saat Ran mengingat Conan pernah memegang pecahan borgol jimat saat Conan ditusuk. Padahal sidik jari Shinichi lah yang ditemukan di pecahan borgol tersebut. Detail mengenai Conan memegang pecahan borgol mungkin digambarkan satu frame saja, tapi saya tak menyangka Aoyama Gosho ternyata menggunakan detail tersebut untuk kasus lainnya di volume mendatang.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumah Bambu; Author: Y.B. Mangunwijaya; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Cerpen Mangunwijaya adalah kumpulan rasa resah dan gelisah yang ia tuangkan dalam prosa. Begitu terasa dilema yang ia pikirkan dalam beberapa cerpennya. Dalam pendahuluan, telah dituliskan bahwa Mangunwijaya sebenarnya tidak menulis hal-hal yang berat, namun sederhana saja. Hal ini saya cukup setujui setelah membaca kumpulan cerpen ini. Meski temanya sederhana, cara bertutur seorang Mangunwijaya tidak sesederhana itu. Saya merasa ia seakan menulis jalan pikirannya sendiri, bukan sebuah cerpen yang ia tata betul-betul mana klimaks dan antiklimaks, sehingga jujur saja, beberapa cerita 'mengagetkan' pembaca karena tak menyangka cerita tersebut mendadak sudah di paragraf akhir.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wajah Terakhir; Author: Mona Sylviana; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** 3,5 bintang. Membaca cerpen-cerpen Mona artinya harus bersiap mengerutkan kening, memejamkan mata, dan menahan rasa mual karena deskripsinya sangat terang, terutama mengenai hal-hal yang dirasa menjijikkan, memilukan, dan mengenaskan. Yang ditulis Mona pada dasarnya adalah kejadian-kejadian biasa sehari-hari masyarakat, terutama perempuan dengan kelas menengah ke bawah. Sebagian besar, menggambarkan cerita wanita dan--menggunakan bahasa Mona--selangkangan. Tidak mudah untuk membaca cerpen-cerpen ini. Lebih baik jika membaca dengan tenang, dihayati kata per kata, karena diksi yang Mona gunakan sebenarnya sangat indah meski ceritanya gelap dan suram. Sungguh sayang jika cerpen-cerpen Mona dibaca dengan cepat-cepat. Salah satu favorit saya adalah cerpen Suara Tua, karena sebenarnya saya sedikit-banyak sudah menduga perbedaan umur yang jauh antara si tokoh utama dengan pria yang dicintainya. Saya menyukai monolog yang ditulis Mona, dialog khayalan antara si perempuan dan lelaki, yang menunjukkan konflik batin yang memang sering kita semua rasakan ketika harus berhadap-hadapan dengan orang lain.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: For One More Day - Satu Hari Bersamamu; Author: Mitch Albom; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ceritanya sederhana. Seorang pria ingin bunuh diri, namun ia tidak mati. Saat terbangun, ia malah melihat ibunya, yang telah meninggal delapan tahun lalu. Dalam satu hari itu, sang tokoh utama, yang bernama Charley, akhirnya menghabiskan waktu bersama ibunya. Hanya di satu hari itu, akhirnya ia bisa mengungkapkan perasaannya, mengetahui berbagai fakta yang ia tidak tahu tentang ibu dan ayahnya, dan meminta maaf pada ibunya atas perilakunya semasa dulu. Saya menyukai cara Mitch Albom mengungkap hal-hal sederhana menjadi begitu berkesan, bagaimana bau panggang roti buatan ibu, cara berpakaiannya, caranya membela anak, caranya menelan semua kata-kata buruk anak, cara ibu menyimpan kembali air mata yang selama ini tidak diketahui anak.... Semua itu mengingatkan saya pada ibu saya sendiri, pada keluarga saya. Karena orangtua kita selalu ada, kita tidak bisa membayangkan bagaimana hidup kita tanpanya, dan satu titik ketika akhirnya orangtua kita meninggalkan kita, tak heran akan menjadi titik balik kehidupan kita. Do not take your parents for granted.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gandamayu; Author: Putu Fajar Arcana; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Bintang empat karena telah mencerahkan saya yang tadinya setengah 'buta' memahami cerita Mahabarata. Saya sudah lama ingin bisa memahami kisah epik Mahabarata. Komik, majalah, film, bahkan wayang kulit semalam suntuk hanya memberikan sepotong-sepotong pemahaman pada saya. Saya tidak paham karena merasa begitu banyak tokoh dengan berbagai macam kesaktian dan latar belakang. Belum lagi berbagai tokoh itu memiliki hubungan keluarga satu sama lain, membuat saya sebagai pembaca awam kesulitan menikmati kisah ini. Namun, Gandamayu mengantarkan saya pada sebuah pemahaman yang hampir utuh terhadap epos Mahabarata, sesuatu yang tadinya terasa tidak terjangkau oleh saya yang menyukai sastra. Membuat sesuatu yang rumit menjadi mudah dipahami, adalah proses yang sangat susah. Oleh karenanya, saya tidak ragu memberikan bintang empat pada novel Putu Fajar Arcana ini.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Totto-chan's Children: A Goodwill Journey to the Children of the World; Author: Tetsuko Kuroyanagi; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Perang sipil, perang gerilya, perang saudara, atau apapun namanya, anak-anak pasti menjadi korban. Di Rwanda, anak-anak menjadi yatim-piatu karena orang dewasa saling bunuh gara-gara berbeda suku. Di Bosnia, atas nama pembersihan etnis, bom-bom dimasukkan ke dalam boneka, agar anak-anak meninggal karena memeluk bonekanya. Di Angola, tangan anak-anak dipotong hingga putus hanya karena tentara gerilya ingin menunjukkan kekuasaan mereka. Belum lagi, anak-anak yang selamat harus menjadi pengungsi di negara sendiri, dan meninggal karena kelaparan serta kurang gizi. Mereka begitu lemah, bahkan saking lemahnya karena malnutrisi, para bayi tidak sanggup menangis. Beberapa bahkan tidak bisa mengerjapkan mata. Dalam buku keduanya, Tetsuko mengatakan bahwa orang dewasa-lah yang saling membenci. Bagi anak-anak, mereka tidak tahu yang mana musuh atau teman. Saya juga percaya hal yang sama. Anak-anak hanya mengerti suatu konsep yang mereka amati dan dapatkan dari orang dewasa. Orang dewasa-lah yang mengajarkan kebencian terhadap etnis, suku, atau ras tertentu. Bagi anak-anak yang belum mengerti, mereka hanya bisa percaya pada perkataan orang dewasa. Hampir-hampir sulit melanjutkan membaca buku ini hingga selesai. Bukan karena membosankan, namun justru karena saya sudah tidak sanggup lagi membaca mengenai penderitaan anak-anak di seluruh dunia akibat perang. Saya juga tidak habis pikir, bagaimana seorang manusia bisa melakukan hal yang sangat keji pada manusia lainnya, bahkan pada tetangga dan keluarga sendiri, seperti yang terjadi di Rwanda atau di Bosnia. Memang benar yang dikatakan seorang pendeta dalam kunjungan Tetsuko di Rwanda: "Iblis sudah tidak berada di neraka, mereka semua ada di sini, di Rwanda." Saya hanya bisa berharap semoga perang tidak terjadi lagi, dimanapun, di seluruh dunia.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Detektif Conan Spesial vol. 38; Author: Gosho Aoyama; Genres: graphic, comics; Review: Sensei Aoyama ini gak pernah kehabisan kasus kayaknya...ada Conan serial, ada yang khusus utk anime, dan masih bisa bikin kasus pendek di conan spesial. Sugoi!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kindaichi R 04; Author: Seimaru Amagi; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, mystery; Review: Kindaichi selalu menyajikan kisah misteri yang panjang. Korbannya selalu lebih dari satu, selain itu kolom gambar dan teks juga besar. One of my favorite manga. Serial Kindaichi Return ini patut dikoleksi.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Menunggu Godot; Author: Samuel Beckett; Genres: fiction; Review: Semacam buku tipis terlama yang pernah saya baca. Alasannya jelas, Menunggu Godot adalah naskah drama--sesuatu yang paling saya kurang sukai di antara bentuk pertunjukan lainnya. Saya menikmati tari, konser musik, komedi, drama musikal, tapi tidak dengan drama murni. Rasa penasaran dan tekad untuk menyelesaikan buku inilah yang membuat saya akhirnya mampu menyelesaikannya. Meski demikian, saya tidak menafikan fakta mengapa buku ini begitu terkenal--alur cerita dan ending ceritanya menggantung, diawali dengan menunggu Godot, dan diakhiri pula dengan menunggu Godot. Kelanjutan dari cerita itu masih ada hanya dalam benak pembaca atau penikmat dramanya. Selain itu, pelajaran yang mungkin bisa kita petik dari buku ini adalah perihal menunggu. Orang mungkin banyak berkata bahwa menunggu adalah pekerjaan paling membosankan, waktu terbuang hanya karena menunggu, dan sebagainya. Tapi di cerita ini, hal itu seakan dipatahkan. Menunggu seseorang bernama Godot menjadi sebuah pekerjaan rutin setiap hari, seperti sebuah kesetiaan, menunjukkan betapa Didi dan Gogo, kedua tokoh utama drama ini, tidak mau melanggar janji barang sedikit pun. Mereka berjanji menunggu Godot, dan itulah yang mereka lakukan. Loyalitas yang begitu luar biasa mereka tunjukkan--hanya untuk menunggu. Sesuatu yang mungkin jarang kita temui di masa sekarang ini.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harus Bisa!: Seni Memimpin a la SBY; Author: Dino Patti Djalal; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Saya harus setuju pada komentar-komentar sebelumnya, yang melakukan review pada buku ini. Buku ini memang enak dibaca. Catatan harian Dino Patti Djalal ini jauh dari kesan buku politik yang rumit dan berat: semua orang, baik yang belajar politik maupun tidak, akan bisa membacanya. Lagipula, seperti subjudulnya, catatan harian, buku ini sebenarnya mengisahkan tentang cerita-cerita di dalam Istana, hal-hal yang mungkin luput dari perhatian kita, mengenai sosok seorang Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Yang pasti, membaca buku ini membuat saya lebih menghargai pekerjaan seorang Presiden--saya tahu menjadi Presiden itu berat, namun setelah membaca kisah Dino ini, sungguh terasa sangat-sangat berat tugas seorang Presiden itu. Saya juga mengagumi foto-foto yang menunjukkan betapa SBY adalah seorang yang sangat tepat waktu (ketika beliau hadir on-time di OKI, sementara kursi pemimpin lain masih kosong melompong), kepribadiannya yang ternyata sangat detail dan perfeksionis (yang seringkali menyelamatkan muka Indonesia dari rasa malu berkepanjangan), dan aspek lain dari SBY adalah optimisme dalam menghadapi setiap masalah. Saya sendiri menjadi tergugah, untuk menjadi manusia Indonesia yang tidak cengeng, tidak mudah menyerah, dan seperti kata SBY dalam buku ini: harus bisa mencari peluang dalam setiap masalah.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Koleksi Kasus Sherlock Holmes; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Saya membaca Holmes untuk nostalgia, karena buku ini sudah saya baca sebelumnya. Dahulu, sewaktu masih senang mengumpulkan Agatha Christie, pelan-pelan saya mulai membaca Serial Holmes juga, meski tak banyak. Beberapa kasus masih begitu lekat di ingatan, sehingga saya sudah bisa menerka jawaban dari misteri tersebut. Yang menarik dari penggambaran Holmes adalah kemampuan deduksinya yang luar biasa meski berangkat dari potongan fakta yang tampak sepele. Favorit saya dalam kumpulan kasus ini adalah Petualangan Vampir Sussex, yang bercerita mengenai seorang istri kedua yang dituduh melakukan kekerasan pada anaknya dan anak tirinya. Kasus tersebut saya sukai karena saya tak bisa menebak apa yang sebenarnya terjadi pada keluarga tersebut. Selain itu, Kasus Jembatan Thor juga menarik, mengisahkan nasib seorang wanita muda yang merupakan guru privat, dituduh membunuh istri dari tuannya, sementara semua bukti yang memberatkan mengarah padanya. Senang rasanya bisa membaca genre thriller-detective ini, setelah sekian lama membaca genre drama dan romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darah; Author: Putu Wijaya; Genres: fiction; Review: Buku ini praktis menjadi salah satu kumpulan cerpen terbaik yang pernah saya baca. Saya sendiri baru kali ini membaca karya Putu Wijaya, sehingga saya membaca tanpa ekspektasi apapun. Ternyata hampir semua karyanya dalam buku ini menarik untuk dibaca, sarat kritik sosial, serta mampu merefleksikan kejadian di masyarakat Indonesia. Gaya bahasanya juga kocak, tak terasa berat, sehingga saya tak mudah untuk meninggalkan buku ini sekali saya membacanya. Setiap cerita memiliki arti dan makna tersirat dan tersurat, sangat menyenangkan ketika pembaca berusaha mencari makna tersembunyi itu. Sulit rasanya memilih cerpen favorit di dalam kumpulan cerpen ini. Tapi salah satu cerpen yang sangat menggambarkan kondisi sosial masyarakat kita mungkin ada pada cerpen dengan judul 'Wah'. Cerpen itu menggambarkan tentang seorang wanita yang mendadak terkenal setelah mengaku melahirkan ular sanca. Desa tempat wanita itu tinggal pun mendadak menjadi makmur dan terkenal, serta bangkit geliat perekonomiannya, gara-gara banyak warga dari penjuru negeri datang dan memberikan sejumlah uang untuk 'mendapat berkah' dari ular ajaib tersebut. Bagi pembaca cerpen yang ingin mendapat cerita dengan yang kritis, membaca kumpulan cerpen 'Darah' ini adalah salah satu pilihan yang tepat.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Petualangan Tom Sawyer; Author: Mark Twain; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I needed more time to finish this, honestly because I was absorbed by any other books. Buku ini mengingatkan saya dengan Enid Blyton, hanya saja Blyton menceritakan petualangan anak-anak 'baik, sopan, kompak, dan sejenisnya', sementara di buku ini Mark Twain menceritakan dua anak yang super-nakal, Tom Sawyer dan Huckleberry Finn. Saking nakalnya, Tom sendiri dalam buku ini sudah dua kali menghilang dari rumah, sungguh membuat satu kota khawatir dan repot mencarinya! Yang saya sukai dari membaca karya klasik seperti ini adalah sentuhan adat-istiadat, norma, atau kebiasaan di kala itu sangat kental. Amerika di masa itu, sedikit-banyak seperti negara kita beberapa tahun lalu, sangat percaya pada takhayul, masih taat pada pemimpin agama (pendeta), serta masih meyakini bahwa mendidik anak haruslah dengan tamparan, jeweran, bahkan cambukan!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seekor Burung Kecil Biru di Naha: Konflik, Tragedi, Rekonsiliasi; Author: Linda Christanty; Genres: non-fiction, young-adult; Review: Buku ini pada dasarnya adalah kumpulan cerita, semacam catatan jurnalisme penulisnya, Linda. Linda menuliskan berbagai peristiwa, terutama tragedi kemanusiaan dari berbagai negara: Jepang, Thailand, Meksiko, Bosnia, Ternate, Aceh, dan lain-lain. Meski menulis peristiwa di luar negeri, Linda seringkali menghubungkannya dengan kejadian di Indonesia, yang saya rasa sebagai caranya mengkritisi pemerintah Orde Baru. Karena Linda juga adalah seorang penulis cerpen, pembaca akan merasakan bahwa buku ini memang lebih seperti bercerita daripada sekedar reportase. Membaca buku ini membuat saya semakin yakin bahwa konflik seringkali muncul dengan topeng 'konflik agama', padahal kategorisasi itu muncul dari akar konflik yang lebih dalam, yakni ketidakmerataan serta ketidakadilan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Angels & Demons - Malaikat dan Iblis (Robert Langdon, #1); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Memang benar ini buku lama Dan Brown, tapi saya baru bisa membacanya sekarang, berhubung saya tak sengaja menemukannya di perpustakaan kampus, dan saya juga adalah fans 'baru' Dan Brown (saya baru menggilai Brown setelah saya membaca Inferno, karya terkininya). Dikarenakan buku ini adalah buku keduanya, dan sudah dijadikan film pula, apalagi saya pun sudah menontonnya sebanyak dua kali, sehingga saya sedikit menahan rasa gemas karena sudah mengetahui pelaku kejahatan yang sebenarnya, Camerlengo Carlo. Yang menyenangkan dari membaca semua karya Dan Brown adalah kita seperti diajak berjalan-jalan ke berbagai tempat di seluruh dunia, dan langsung diberikan 'tour guide' yakni sang tokoh fiktif Robert Langdon, seorang dosen sejarah seni, yang selalu menjelaskan berbagai simbol dan sejarah benda-benda seni yang berharga. Entah mengapa, di buku Angel and Demon ini, saya lebih menikmati petualangan yang dilakukan Langdon. Mungkin karena saya sudah menonton filmnya sebanyak dua kali? Sehingga lebih mudah buat saya untuk membayangkan perjalanan Langdon di Vatikan tersebut? Mungkin saja. Tapi jujur, meski sudah tahu pelaku utama, kerumitan dan praduga terhadap tersangka yang berlapis-lapis, membuat buku kedua ini menurut saya lebih 'sulit diterka'. Berbeda dengan buku lainnya yang saya sudah baca dan saya mudah menebak pelakunya, saya yakin jika saya tidak pernah menonton filmnya, alur misteri Dan Brown ini takkan mudah saya tebak. Bintang lima karena telah memberikan saya pengetahuan yang luar biasa banyak mengenai sejarah gereja, kaum ilmuwan abad pencerahan, Illuminati, Freemasonry, serta gereja-gereja Vatican City dan kota Roma yang luar biasa.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anak Rimba - The Jungle Book; Author: Rudyard Kipling; Genres: history, young-adult, children, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Saya butuh waktu agak lama untuk membaca buku ini, karena saya membaca buku ini dalam bentuk digital, melalui aplikasi Perpusnas. Saya memilih meminjam buku ini karena penasaran setelah menonton film The Jungle Book di bioskop. Dalam buku ini ada beberapa cerita, cerita Mowgli adalah pembuka. Cerita Mowgli disini sedikit berbeda dengan yang ada di film. Jujur, saya lebih menyukai versi filmnya, karena lebih menarik dalam plot. Meski dalam buku ini cerita Mowgli adalah cerita utama, saya menyukai cerita lain juga. Setiap cerita memiliki kesan dan pesan tersendiri. Cerita kedua tentang Kotick si anjing laut putih misalnya, mengajarkan kita arti untuk tidak menyerah dalam menggapai impian. Cerita yang cukup unik adalah cerita terakhir, yang menceritakan tentang seorang manusia yang bisa mengerti bahasa hewan dan mendengar percakapan unta, bagal, kuda, kerbau, gajah, dan anjing. Kisah ini mengajarkan tentang kepatuhan terhadap majikan, dan bagaimana kepatuhan tersebut menciptakan keteraturan dan kerapian. Para hewan saja bisa memahami pentingnya kedisiplinan, manusia harusnya lebih bisa menerapkan hal tersebut. Kekurangan buku ini, karena ini adalah buku terjemahan, kadang saya merasa kurang nyaman dalam membaca gaya terjemahannya. Namun, bila buku Jungle Book ini dikemas lebih sederhana dalam bentuk novel grafis atau buku anak, saya yakin buku ini busa memberikan pendidikan moral yang baik.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Detektif Conan Spesial vol. 39; Author: Gosho Aoyama; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, mystery; Review: Akhirnya Genta dkk menemukan harta karun :v; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Norwegian Wood; Author: Haruki Murakami; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ini buku Haruki Murakami pertama saya, dan...saya kurang cocok dengan ceritanya. Kontennya yang sarat dengan adegan seks remaja adalah satu hal yang paling membuat saya kurang nyaman dengan buku ini. Cara berceritanya tidak masalah, deskripsinya juga apik, hanya faktor seks itu saja yang saya kurang sukai. Entah kenapa, jika membaca cerita dari Jepang, rasa-rasanya hal yang berbau bunuh diri itu selalu ada. Buku ini pun terasa muram, karena beberapa tokoh digambarkan mati bunuh diri. Saya belum kapok untuk membaca Haruki Murakami yang lain, tapi semoga saya segera menemukan buku yang tepat tersebut.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sitti Nurbaya: Kasih Tak Sampai; Author: Marah Rusli; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Banyak sekali hal yang harus dikonfirmasi di masyarakat bila kita sudah membaca buku ini. Salah satu yang terpenting, adalah anggapan bahwa Siti Nurbaya identik dengan perjodohan. 'Zaman Siti Nurbaya' yang selalu dikatakan sebagai zaman dimana wanita seakan lemah dan ditindas sama sekali tidak benar. Nur--nama panggilan Siti Nurbaya--tidak pernah dijodohkan dengan Datuk Maringgi. Gadis itu justru merelakan dirinya menikah dengan Datuk Maringgi dalam rangka menyelamatkan ayahnya yang terlilit utang. Nur sama sekali tidak lemah. Ia justru berani mengusir Datuk Maringgi dan mengejar Samsulbahri--lelaki yang ia cintai hingga ke Jakarta. Ia masih menyimpan harapan untuk menikah dengan Sam, meski hal itu tidak terwujud karena gadis itu dibunuh oleh Datuk Maringgi. Hal ini mengakibatkan Sam yang depresi ikut ambil bagian dalam ketentaraan Belanda dan malah ikut membunuh rakyat Indonesia sendiri. Sementara itu, Datuk Maringgi di akhir hayatnya berlaku seperti pahlawan yang mengobatkan semangat penduduk desa untuk melawan Belanda. Roman ini juga menyimpan banyak sekali amanat, nasihat, dan nilai-nilai yang sangat kaya. Buku ini mengajarkan mengenai dua sisi manusia, bagaimana tradisi Barat dan Timur saling berkelindan, serta kedudukan wanita dalam masyarakat, terutama di Padang. Salah satu hal yang menarik dari buku yang ditulis Marah Rusli ini adalah, banyak sekali pantun dalam novel ini.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rosetti Letter - Surat Rosetti; Author: Christi Phillips; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Novel ini mengisahkan tentang perjuangan seorang wanita bernama Claire yang ingin menyelesaikan disertasinya mengenai Konspirasi Spanyol. Ia akhirnya bisa pergi ke Venesia untuk meneliti langsung mengenai keberadaan sebuah surat dari pelacur terkenal Venesia yang bernama Alessandra Rosetti, yang menurut Claire punya andil besar dalam Konspirasi Spanyol. Setelah melalui berbagai rintangan, Claire berhasil menyelesikn disertasinya setelah menemukan berbagai fakta di Venesia. Saya tertarik untuk membaca novel ini karena pada dasarnya saya suka dengan novel yang berbasis riset, serta memberikan pengetahuan atau nilai baru di dalamnya. Dari Surat Rosetti, saya mengetahui bahwa wanita di Venesia di abad 15 sangat terbatas haknya, mereka hanya bisa menjadi pelacur, biarawati, atau ibu rumah tangga. Konspirasi Spanyol sendiri merupakan kejadian nyata, dimana Spanyol berusaha untuk menundukkan Venesia ke dalam jajahannya, namun hal tersebut gagal, sehingga para pengkhianat yang terlibat digantung di hadapan umum.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tales of Terror and Mystery; Author: Arthur Conan Doyle; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Fixed. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one if the best author I've ever read. I wish I could read another book of him--besides Sherlock Holmes series, of course.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kapitan Pedang Panjang; Author: Fira Basuki; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Fira Basuki adalah salah satu penulis yang saya 'lewatkan'--dalam masa-masa apatis saya terhadap penulis nasional beberapa tahun silam. Kali ini, saya yang mulai menebus satu-satu ketertinggalan itu, menemukan kegairahan dan optimisme dari tulisan Fira Basuki ini. Saya menjadi yakin bahwa penulis Indonesia sebenarnya banyak yang bagus, dan Fira Basuki adalah salah satunya. Sedikit menyesal rasanya kenapa saya baru berkenalan dengan karyanya di masa kini, tidak di beberapa tahun silam. Apakah buku ini worth-to-read? Tentunya iya. Banyak hal, terutama keterkaitan dengan kepercayaan masyarakat kita, yang akan dibahas dalam novel ini. Jangan bayangkan novel ini sebagai novel sejarah, karena akan ada pertemuan antara masa lalu dan masa kini dalam tulisan ini. Buku ini membuat saya dengan senang hati akan membaca lagi karya Fira Basuki yang lain.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Intex Sunset Glow Baby Pool (34 in x 10 in); Brand: Intex; Review: The colors is cool, but the pool is not firm like this picture. this product is never equal the photo .... Every day I have to fill, is extremely withered .....Maybe I will return and by other.....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Little People Noah's Ark; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Good! And beautiful, But very expensive for the quality, and utility.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy's Dump Truck; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: I loved! My baby has 9 months and she really loved! And I did not know it was musical car!!!So, I am more happy!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Days of Creation Stacking and Nesting Blocks With Convenient Rope-Handled Storage Box; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Is beautiful....but I did not know it was cardboard ....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Click N' Play Pack of 100 Phthalate Free BPA Free Crush Proof Plastic Ball, Pit Balls; Brand: Click N' Play; Review: I liked de colors, and the quality, but I receive 97 balls, not 100.......Very disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rubber Duck Family Bath Set (Set of 4) - Floating Bath Tub Toy (Set of 4); Brand: Playmaker Toys; Review: the little ball inside the ducks that make sound broke free......Is dangers for babys...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Boikido Wooden Percussion Table; Brand: Boikido; Review: Dangerous!!!!!! My friend bought this. My baby fell many times!!!!This should be 4 feet!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 9ft Graduation Tinsel Garland; Brand: Unique; Review: too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Galilee Boat 15 Piece Playset by BibleToys; Brand: TaliCor; Review: Good for the price. The faces is funny, but my daughter loves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mini Paper Cutout Graduation Decorations, Assorted 6ct; Brand: Unique; Review: Small and cheep.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ALEX Toys Deluxe Cooking Set; Brand: ALEX Toys; Review: Very good quality and good size! not too big an not too small.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radio Flyer All-Terrain Stroll 'N Trike Ride On; Brand: Radio Flyer; Review: Good quality, but it not came with the cover for the sun! I almost ruturn, but is a lot work to return, so I keep it...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Water Reveal Pad: Bible Stories; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Is very nice, but the material start to wet and not dry anymore. And the paper start to broke.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Toys Fun Cutting Fruits Vegetables Pretend Food Playset for Children Girls Boys Educational Early Age Basic Skills Development 24pcs; Brand: Kimicare; Review: No words. Is so, so perfect!!! Very good quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 11; Author: Jinsei Kataoka; Review: I loved it. I really enjoyed the anime even though it was slow sometimes and it had a half-assed conlusion. The manga is so much better. There's more details, more gore(only in some parts), it's more intense plus it has some characters that didn't appear on the anime. The anime is definetely a waterdown version of the manga.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 2; Author: Visit Amazon's Nobuhiro Watsuki Page; Review: Incredibly good. The art is gorgeous, the action is great. and Jin-e has some great new tricks up his sleeve. If you liked the first Volume, you'll love this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Nobuhiro Watsuki Page; Review: Big Fan of Rurouni Kenshin for years. I was hesitant at first seen as this was a retelling of the story with some alterations. But I really enjoyed it. I'm a sucker for alternative timelines and seeing it outside of normal DC or Marvel comics was surprisingly satisfactory. Like always great artwork by the incredibly talented Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story has a lot of similiraties to the original. But like the live action movie it takes a lot of liberties to go about it a different way. Like always reviews are subjective so if you're not to sure read a preview and decide for yourself before buying.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon (Marvel NOW!); Author: Visit Amazon's Matt Fraction Page; Review: I love how different this is from your average comic books. Great Storytelling and very different art. I must say that I'm a bigger fan of the David Aja art than Pulido's, so the last two chapters were not really my style of art. It also includes Young Avengers Present #6 which gives us an insight into Kate Bishop's first encounter with Clint Barton and I have to say that I really enjoyed it, specially since I had bought and read Young Avengers a few weeks back, so it was nice to see some familiar faces. My only complain is that this book isn't as well built as the other ones I bought for Christmas. For some reason the book isn't a perfect rectangle. It's a tad bigger on the bottom and as a result whereas all my other books fit togerther properly in my Bookshelf, the bottom part of this one sticks out which is a bit of a problem if you have a pet peeve about that like I do. I don't know if it's something about the Hawkeye one's but I recently got Volume 2 and although it doesn't have the same problem it suffer from some building issues. The first page is sticked up to the cover and it has a bit that's kinda crumbled, plus there's one page that sticks out, as in it's a longer wider page than the rest of the book. I bought them both from different places(Volume 1 from Amazon and Volume 2 from Purple Turtle Discount Books) I don't know if it's a manufacturing error with the Hawkeye comics or of I just have the worst luck ever.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Hush - Volume One; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeph Loeb Page; Review: It gets convulted almost at the end and although it is made very clear who Hush is the fact that he is never Unmasked leaves a little to be desire. Which is what I assume is what the other Hush storylines are for. Nonetheless it is an amazing story, with great art and a lots of characters. I had read it before but after buying it and reading it again I realized how many characters they actually managed to cram into this story without feeling forced for the sake of fanservice. Definitely one of my favorite Batman books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 2; Author: Jinsei Kataoka; Review: Continues the greatenest of the first volume with even more revaelations and action. Incredibly great read! And the art is fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Arrow: Year One; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Diggle Page; Review: When I saw the badass cover and on it the names 'Andy Diggle & Jock' I just knew I had to get it. I don't know much about Green Arrow other than what I've seen on the show(Arrow) and all the different incarnations in the animated universe, but I enjoyed this book a lot. The art is great and so is the story which is very similar to the flashbacks in the "Arrow" but without all the extended crap that made it somewhat unberable at some points. Here Oliver has to survive on the island on his own and seeing his struggles and the way his character develops is very interesting. A very good read for 'Arrow', 'Diggle' & "Jock" fans; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Attack on Titan: No Regrets 2; Author: Gun Snark; Review: I have my issues with Attack on Titan but this spin-off seemed interesting enough for me to want to check it out. Overall it's enjoyable but I was dissapointed by it. The story is subpar, the art however is amazing, unlike the main series. If you want to expand your Attack on Titan collection it's a good purchase, otherwise spend your money somewhere else. (I bought it for a friend & don't plan on purchasing a copy of my own); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories; Author: Jeff VanderMeer; Review: I bought this book for a class and at first I was very reserved about it ad tried my best to fin each individual story online. I couldn't and I finally gave in an bought it. I don't regret it since for it has 101 stories in it. Some more interesting than the others but good all the same. My only complain is that it is a very fragile book. Not only cuz it's a paperback when it should clearly be a hardcover due to its density but the pages themselves are very soft and get easily damaged. If you buy it and leave it home, there's no problem, t's when you take it out to much when things begin to look grim.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: With or Without You (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Simon Birch (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Women (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere in Time (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); 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 Fugitive (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Birdcage (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Mermaid (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
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netflix
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Shine (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Insurrection (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dozen, The (1967); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Last Emperor, The (1987); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Conan the Barbarian (1982); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dick Tracy (1990); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bodyguard, The (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wyatt Earp (1994); Genres: Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: European Vacation (aka National Lampoon's European Vacation) (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Departed, The (2006); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Godfather, The (1972); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seven (a.k.a. Se7en) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aliens (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2004); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godfather: Part II, The (1974); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pianist, The (2002); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Genres: Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pan's Labyrinth (Laberinto del fauno, El) (2006); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Alien (1979); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last King of Scotland, The (2006); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bourne Ultimatum, The (2007); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dark Knight, The (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Saturday Night Fever (1977); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Panda (2008); Genres: Action, Animation, Children, Comedy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Professional, The (Le professionnel) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Twelve Monkeys (a.k.a. 12 Monkeys) (1995); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taken (2008); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Genres: Action, Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (1992); Genres: Action, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Thank You for Smoking (2006); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (1968); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moneyball (2011); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Social Network, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Samurai, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Thing, The (1982); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inception (2010); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: District 9 (2009); Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Terminator, The (1984); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Necklace Keeper Jewelry Stand; Brand: US Acrylic; Review: Bought for Christmas for my granddaughter from,Santa...hoping it will keep necklaces in sight but protected.cam e promptly amd was good quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under Armour Youth Crew Socks (6-Pair); Brand: Under Armour; Review: Using for both kids lacrosse; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chic Baby Girls Asymmetric Ruffles Satin/Organza Flower Girl Dress; Brand: Chic Baby; Review: Perfect flower girl dress for 9 year old....!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ivory Pearl or White Infant & Girl's Flat Shoes with Side Bow; Brand: Dempsey Marie; Review: Perfect, granddaughter wore them to wedding..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanita Women's Davia Platform Sandal; Brand: Sanita; Review: Great sandals for,work all summer; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dansko Women's Joanie Dress Pump; Brand: ; Review: Comfy sandals for work,all,summer...!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Mendota Products Dog Slip Lead; Brand: Mendota Products; Review: I own a Kerry Blue Terrier that is very active, she pulls no matter what! I tried this item, but sadly she still pulls even while wearing it the correct way, I can't bear the sound of her gasping for air so we do not use it anymore, training did not help either so we use a better more humane harness that raps around her snout that way she does not pull as hard and much anymore; she goes for walks with us instead of us dragging with the dog.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Andis 10 Cat Ultra Edge Blade (65215); Brand: Andis; Review: Just received. Didn't notice any difference between this and the regular blade that's not specific for cats.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tuffy'S Pet Food Nutrisource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Puppy Food; Brand: Nutri Source; Review: Arrived open yet again, food spilled inside box, obviously at point of origin/transit since the cardboard box was stained inside from the oils the food has. Interestingly enough, the previous bag was also open at same seam. Something needs to be done so the bag arrives intact and I don't lose product, this food is not cheap!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White on White Shampoo 64 oz by Chris Christensen; Brand: Chris Christensen Systems; Review: Great for my white coated cat and my sheep dog, leaves their coat nicely white and shiny; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taste Of The Wild Grain Free High Protein Dry Dog Food Wetlands - Roasted Duck; Brand: Taste of the Wild; Review: Dog lives it! I've been looking for a high protein dog food and tried this, my dog lives ir! I've tried Nutro, Ians, Victory...ended up with this one by reading reviews. It's expensive but my dog skin, coat, and vitality shows improvement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl; Brand: Outward Hound; Review: Useless, my dog doesn't care for this, he's not a crazy eater, I thought maybe to use it to stimulate him while eating...I wasted my money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Caldwell's Pet Supply Co. Potty Bells Housetraining Dog Doorbells for Dog Training and Housebreaking Your; Brand: Caldwell's Pet Supply Co.; Review: Awesome training tool. You gotta follow directions, he consistent, and patiu. It works!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Black; Brand: KONG; Review: Worthless! My dog couldn't care less for this even if you put treats inside it, he doesn't care to play with ir, chew it, or anyrhing. A bonified piece of rubber.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: 58mm Multi-Coated UV Protective Filter For Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor + MicroFiber Cleaning Cloth; Brand: Big Mike's; Review: UV filter is good and nice to use. Protects lense from scratches and UV rays. Cap keeper is not good. I'm not/can't use it at all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Insten Car Stereo Audio Cassette Tape Adapter for MP3 (iPod Nano (touch (CDs (Nomad (Sansa and Zune; Brand: INSTEN; Review: Rather than producing a cheap product for this price, they can stop it. Poor sound clarity and the Buzzing sound created by the cassete is so annoying. Please don't buy this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR (White Box); Brand: Nikon; Review: Since this is a white box product, i got the same original peice for a lesser price value. I love this lense in my kit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon PowerShot A3400 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD; Brand: Canon; Review: 16 MP digital camera with li-ion battery for $70. Its fantastic, and the compatibility and the picture quality is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canon PowerShot A2300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom (Blue) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Canon; Review: 16 MP canon digital camera with Li-Ion battery for $70. Thats amazing. The compatibility and picture quality is also good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Red); Brand: Case Logic; Review: Nice and safe for the camera. The extra cabin for other things is also very helpful. Worth for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SainSonic Multi-Function Car MP3 Player (Blue Display); Brand: SainSonic; Review: It was working fine for the first month. (May be the time limit for replace/return). After that it was not working. when i switched it on, the power goes off with-in seconds. Once i unplug it and install again the same case. WIll not recommend this to anyone. Please don't buy.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 2.4ghz Wireless Foldable Folding Arc Optical Mouse for Microsoft Laptop Notebook - Black; Brand: Mouse; Review: Design is elegant but this one needs 2 AAA batteries, thus it makes heavy. Hard to handle the mouse pointer because of the heavy weight. My suggestion is not to buy this one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Melia Lebreros; City: Seville Province of Seville Andalucia; Review: Some wire netting at the window, ridiculously small room who need to be refreshed (only a few floors looks like the pictures of the hotel's website) , definitly the worst choice in sevilla !; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Delano South Beach Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: Delano is definitely a legend hotel, even if there is now a lot of luxurious hotel more comfortable.... Rooms look good, but have been designed long time ago, so not very convenient (no electric plug on both side of the rooms, no place to plug your laptop....° and bathroom are really small). THe corridor to go from the hall to the restaurant is stunning, open to the wind, with large white curtains... At the end you can guess the stunning swimming pool, probably the best thing in this hotel... I stay a few days at delano but i won't forget it fore sure... T; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mandarin Oriental New York; City: New York City New York; Review: No doubt, you are in one of the hotel of the mandarin oriental group.... everything is perfect until the most unsignifiant detail... From your arrival to your departure you can expect to get the higher level of service... ideally located, rooms with a view on central park have a terrific view... ideally to have your breakfast in room (the restaurant is not very intersisting by the way).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X Flats Istanbul; City: Istanbul; Review: When you look on the website, you can see some nice flats , with a very modern designed, and when you will arrived you will find rooms as in the pictures, modern and clean perfectly designed. But at night a bar just in front of the hotel will be so noisy than you can not sleep before 2AM during the week end. I was supposed to stay 5 days, i moved after the first night to go to the double tree moda , more more quiet... So my advice: avoid this hotel , except if you love nightlife and used to go to bed supernate.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Delano South Beach Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: This hotel is a legend in Miami , it has been during a long time the first and unique luxurious hotel... Location is amazing, with a private beach with a direct access, so close of Lincoln Road (the main pedestrian way of Miami and hot touristic point, and at less than 10 minutes by walking of the nice beach of ocean drive At night the Long and very chic corridor with white curtains going to the backyard become a very trendy bar, Backyard and pool are amazing... Room are a bit small and very simple but nice, totally white of course (redesigned by Starck around 15 years ago i think so)... Conception of the hotel is old, room are very small for this price, the seaview is real but sea is far away... difficult to find an electric plug... you can have much much better now in Miami for the same price, but Delano will stay definitely a legend, a trendy place, where many events happens.... especially during music week beginning of april (pool party every day, and trendy bar overbusy (dress code : chic). All services especially breakfast room service, snack and drinks at the pool are TOTALLY OVEPRICED I got a good deal for the room 600 US $ a day during music week, one of the most busy week in Miami, but price are often around 1000 US$ a day, and the hotel don't deserve anymore this price, new hotel recently built, modern, with larger room exists around now... But if you wanna be part of a legend...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Hollaender Hof; City: Heidelberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: This was our third stay at the Hollander Hof. It is well located and you can walk just about anywhere in minutes - there is excellent shopping, dining, drinking and the can't be missed castle on the hill. We have enjoyed lovely meals at many restaurants within a few minutes walk. The staff is welcoming and warm and incredibly helpful. They speak splendid English and probably a few other languages. The rooms vary but they are all pleasant in size and comfort as is the bath. And clean! The upper floors have air conditioning - a recent update. Other rooms have floor fans if you should need it. The windows are large and swing open to allow the evening air in. Our favorite rooms are any on the front of the hotel that look out over the river - but if you need real quiet, request a room over the courtyard. The breakfast buffet may seem a little overpriced but it is worth it - at least once during your stay. Excellent coffee, great assortment of breads, meat and cheese, juices, yogurt, cereals, fruit, soft boiled and scrambled eggs. The only negative for some may be no on site parking (there is a parking garage a few blocks away - less than 10 minute stroll). We will be staying again this summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Daniel; City: Munich Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: We stayed three nights. The hotel is conveniently located to the subway and train station. It is clean and nicely appointed. Our room was on the 6th floor with a small window overlooking the street - generous size but a little dark. Our room had air conditioning but our friends' did not. So street noise was not an issue. Lovely bath - looked recently done. One complaint - our bath lights are motion activated and when you get up in the middle of the night to use the toilet, all the bath lights suddenly blare in your eyes. Not nice. We had a shower, our friends a tub and a light switch to their bath. The front desk people were pleasant but seemed overwhelmed by a couple of high school/college groups who were staying there. They didn't seem to explain to the kids that guests were expected to leave the room keys at the front desk and show their guest cards on their return to get their key. There was all kinds of havoc with the clerks yelling for the kids who were already out on the street. There is minimal English speaking TV and it isn't easy to figure out how to use - but we were too tired to care. Yes, an extra charge for the internet. The breakfast is fine - simple fare but nicely served. They put the visiting kids in separate room (thank you). Excellent coffee. We ate at the Chinese restaurant next door (actually it is located on the second floor, very good) and at Bohne and Malz around the corner (excellent and great bar).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Auburn; City: Auburn Indiana; Review: Relatively new, very clean, pleasant staff, nice breakfast included, convenient location. HOWEVER, it backups on a busy four-lane highway and the road noise from the semi's is bothersome. There is no way to soften the noise - no fans or other white noise to help dull the sound in the middle of the night and early morning. Stay on the other side of the hotel.....and you should be fine. There is a mexican restaurant and Buffalo Wild Wings across the street. And a Cracker Barrel just up the street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cityview Hong Kong; City: Hong Kong; Review: Our room was on the small side - but really didn't matter since we didn't spend a lot of time there except to sleep and shower. Very functional room. The shower-tub was a little high and the tub steep walled making it a little scary getting in and out. Very clean. The staff were very polite and willing to help and were very helpful. The breakfast (on the second floor) was varied and delicious. Loved the little Japanese corner. There was Chinese, European, American and Japanese parts and a person to cook eggs or waffles at your request. Ambiance of the lobby and halls is bland but the pleasant staff made up for it. All kinds of shopping nearby including a convenience store and a variety of places to get food. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel and the YMCA in the building for working out. I would stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Loews Chicago O Hare Hotel; City: Rosemont Illinois; Review: Stayed here one night to see a show at the Rosemont Theatre - great location just a block away. Capitol Grill and a McCormick and Schmick's right out the front lobby and a Starbuck's inside. Denny's (breakfast) just down the street. Easy walking distance to the shopping outlet. Easy access from the tollroad. European style - clean and cosmopolitan. Attentive and efficient. As we were about to swipe the keycard, the door opens and another couple walks out stating that they were being moved. Dirty drink glasses left behind (and not sure what else). Felt creepy and called the desk who connected me to a gentleman in VIP customer relations. He apologized and offered to upgrade us to an executive suite. We met a bellman outside the elevator and he swiped keys with us and off we went. Although it was a bit creepy to have another couple walking out of a room that we were just assigned, we were satisfied with the quick resolution of the issue. Overall, wouldn't hesitate to stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Moab near Arches National Park; City: Moab Utah; Review: We had a king bed suite overlooking the "back side" of the property and it was pretty quiet except for the footsteps from the floor above. Very clean throughout, comfortable with all the necessary amenities - our room had a fridge, coffee maker, small microwave. Good shower and towels. The bed was comfortable and sofa (although a bit stained) was also comfortable. Breakfast was reasonable and had some hot offerings. The pool looked nice although did not have an opportunity to use. It is located more towards one end of town towards the Arches park - nice deli/bakery place and a yogurt shop across the street. Shops, restaurants and bars are just down the street - a short car ride (or a longer stroll if you are up for it). Friendly staff although the desk clerk was not at all concerned and did not come out from behind her desk when my husband fell just outside the main door dislocating his shoulder and breaking his thumb. She did give us directions to the local emergency room (which is quite nice and used to orthopedic injuries by the way).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn Hotel Prague; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Stayed here as part of a group tour. The room (entire hotel) was clean but VERY small. We had no room to put our large bags without tripping around them and no place other than on the bed to open them. Excellent shower. Room was quiet despite being on the end of the hallway that opened to the elevator. Great location to river, public transportation and there is a small market on the corner. Dining options nearby walk (5 minutes). Breakfast was fabulous. Staff were friendly and helpful.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya; City: Akumal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Full disclosure - we are an older married professional couple looking for warm, quiet (no kids), relaxing environment on the water and people to treat us well. Indeed, the property is gorgeous. Tropical gardens and water fountains and pools. It is relatively new and well kept. The lobby is lovely as is the lobby bar - although there seemed to be few people there anytime we wandered by. Three pools - a zen (quiet) pool in the rear, a main pool and an infinity pool by the ocean. The zen pool is quiet but felt very hot with no breeze. The main pool had activities but fortunately not the boom-boom bass-based music so many resorts favor at their pools. We mostly spent our time on the beach....we went out after a nice breakfast about 9:30 each morning and had no trouble finding a couple lounge chairs under a palapa and that was it for us most of the day. I did not see the posting of a "no saving" rule a previous reviewer mentioned. And towels were on some chairs most of the morning if not all day without anyone coming back to actually use the chair! How Rude! The beach is lovely white sand and has snorkeling available (turtles and coral fish) They clean the seaweed which wasn't all that bad this time of year. The lower beach is public so it was populated by people other than from this resort (i.e., the occasional screeching children from the resort next door). This may be because the beach next door is taken up by a series of boats anchoring at that shoreline because they can't be close to the turtle feeding area! Good beach for a long walk too. We stayed in Blding 9 - an Ocean View room - 5th floor. It is a great view. It is near the theatre which was LOUD at night! The only aspect of the room I did NOT appreciate. The resort is not overly huge so getting from beach front to our room was no stretch. Building 9 is also where the conferences met - and there were 2 or 3 during our visit. They were quiet and older types - not much screaming team building stuff going on (and no partying). Our visit was on the cusp of the dreaded spring break time but we did not see that either. The room - you can see pictures on this site. Clean! We had no bugs or mosquitos on the ocean side of the resort. Room fridge stocked ok. I do not understand the concept of an open bathroom. The solid door that closed that bathroom is silly - there is a huge wide open wall over the whirlpool tub draped by a gauzy drape. It does NOTHING for romance (even after 20 plus years of marriage) to hear your spouse having a bout of diarrhea in the middle of the night or even just having a regular poo! BLEH! Food - they do try a bit too hard with the exotic spices or; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Lion Inn Suites; City: Richmond Kentucky; Review: I booked this hotel by mistake -- I had meant to rebook the La Quinta that we had stayed at a week prior (Lexington South/Hamburg, 15 minutes north of this one). This hotel is old to say the least. The place is dark, dated, carpet stained and the room reeked of cigarette smoke. There is no elevator in the 3 story building. It is in need of a complete renovation - perhaps a complete tear down and rebuild. The day staff was apologetic but helpful (carried our bags up the stairs and provided me with Febreze to spray the room down which helped little). The morning staff was mute -- didn't say good morning, hello, didn't ask if he could help - nothing - as I handed in my room keys, the Febreze and looked over the breakfast choices in the combination lobby/breakfast room. If you have to stay at a La Quinta - stay at the one 15 minutes north. There is such a contrast in the condition of these two sites of the same chain it is ridiculous.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Le Claire Riverfront Davenport; City: Le Claire Iowa; Review: stayed on second floor with two rooms including a sitting room, a king bed, balcony over looking the Mississippi -- Nice and worth it. Clean throughout. Bathroom a good size and clean -- Good location - right off highway and easy drive into Le Claire. Bierstube restaurant down the street and a few others right near by. Nice to sit out on the balcony and have a drink....All the right stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Designer Inn Suites; City: Galena Illinois; Review: Nice enough room -- clean and comfortably appointed. Ground floor on the parking light side - was a little noisy with motorcycles early in the morning but otherwise ok noise wise. Bathroom a little tight - one person at a time. Breakfast room is small but it was not crowded when we were there. Usual breakfast choices - eggs, potatoes, bagels, bread, waffles, yogurt, etc.... Conveniently located for visits into town (less than a mile). There is a pizza place and the Irish restaurant right next door -- easy walk if you don't feel like driving at the end of the day.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Battle Creek; City: Battle Creek Calhoun County Michigan; Review: Clean rooms and facilities. Water pressure was disappointingly weak in the shower (and reportedly so in other rooms according to colleagues who were staying the same night). I had a corner room on the 3rd floor overlooking some business park -- so very quiet. We had breakfast in the restaurant - adequate menu with some healthy items to choose from. Staff were pleasant and attentive. I would stay there again despite the wimpy shower.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Camp Chef Leg Levelers Fits Most Stoves and Camp Tables, (4-Pack), Black; Brand: Camp Chef; Review: GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!! GREAT!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Camp Chef Professional Grease Cup; Brand: Camp Chef; Review: Best thing ever!!!!! Works much better then the wire bracket thing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YYST 2 X 3 Kayak Boat Canoe Mooring Deck Mount Anchor Cleat with Screws and Nuts; Brand: YYST; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MORryde UO12-016 Heavy Duty Shackle Upgrade Kit, CRE3000 / Stock / Equaflex 2.25" Shackles - Tandem Axle; Brand: MOR/ryde; Review: Parts came fast. One of the bolts was cross threaded and did not work but a replacement was located locally and used so we did not need to keep trailer jacked up long. Still great product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thompson Center Ramrod Accessory Kit; Brand: Thompson Center; Review: Worked Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thompson Center Natural Lube 1000#7309; Brand: Thompson Center; Review: works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Traditions Performance Firearms Muzzleloader Straight Line Capper; Brand: Traditions; Review: does not hold cap well; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Frabill F1 Rainsuit Jacket; Brand: Frabill; Review: Great product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Mackinaw Mill Creek Campground; City: Mackinaw City Cheboygan County Michigan; Review: We have stayed at this campground several years. The people are friendly, there are lots of activities and they even have a trolley to the docks to go to Mackinac Island. The campstore is well stocked and the bathrooms are spotless all day. They can accomodate anything from the smallest tent to the biggest rigs and many sights have wonderful views of the bridge or lakes. My only complaint is that the campfire rings are way too small (basically the lid to a garbage can.) We will return every time we go to the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timber Ridge RV Recreation Resort; City: Traverse City Grand Traverse County Michigan; Review: We stayed for almost a week. At NO time were all of the toilets functional in the restrooms (frequently none of the toilets worked) and most of the time there was toilet water running across the floors. They have friendly staff and lots of activities, so why the total lack of attention to this basic camper need? It's a deal breaker. I will never return.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fox Hill RV Park Campground; City: Baraboo Wisconsin; Review: Bathrooms were cleaned hourly and if it wasn't for the usual slobs that seem to show up the bathrooms would have been spotless. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty to do there and nearby. Lots of nice shady camp spots with good hookups as well as spots for the monster rigs. Close to the interstate but far enough away that you wouldn't know that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gulf State Park Campground; City: Gulf Shores Alabama; Review: If you camp here you would do best in an rv of some sort as there are alligators. Lots to do all around you and the park offers a pool and zip lines as well as gulf access. Hiking is flat terrain and there are biking trails as well as biking along the gulf. No a lot of shade so bring a cabana if you have one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort; City: Gatlinburg Tennessee; Review: Owners helped us when our credit got hacked. Bathrooms very clean. Resort has had a full make-over since last time we stayed and it is nice! It is close to everything the area has to offer without being in the middle of the crazy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Medair; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrea K Höst Page; Review: I will admit that I became an Andrea Hst fan from her Stray/Touchstone series. Loving those, I branched off and bought everything else she has published. I thoroughly enjoyed this duology as well, although it had some different style points from the other series. It took just a little patience to become absorbed in this story at first, but I'm very glad I persevered. Ms. Hst is a very engaging writer, so long as you're willing to give yourself up to letting her tell her story. My only qualm was having to jump back and forth between past and present. It made for a slightly sticky continuity, but otherwise, it was quite enjoyable. I intend to reread all of this author's works for I have a feeling that they will become even more gratifying the second or third time around. Andrea Hst has quickly become an author who I will look forward to reading from now on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Touchstone Trilogy eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrea K Höst Page; Review: I stumbled across Stray, the first in this series, while looking for free/cheap ebooks. I am sooooo thrilled that I did. Touchstone has been an amazingly written series full of extremely rich characterizations and an extremely likeable narrator. Ms. Hst has developed a very enjoyable diary style here, one that I had much difficulty putting down to attend to my life, actually! She drops in unexpected cultural references that made me laugh out loud (I mean, the Princess Bride?! Go Andrea!!!). The fact that otters (my favorite animals) are mentioned periodically is just sweetly adorable. I have purchased all of the author's other books and am just finishing the last one. While they do have a different style (no diaries), they still maintain Ms. Hst's incredibly vivid character-based writing and SF&F genre. I must admit that the Touchstone series is my favorite, but I would definitely encourage readers to take a look at her other works as well. This is an author to keep an eye on!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Folly - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Irina Shapiro Page; Review: As a definite fan of Irina Shapiro's interesting plot writing style, I have read all of her published work. My favorite is Precious Bones with the other 3 ALL receiving honorable mentions from me. While I did enjoy The Folly, it lacked the supernatural aspect I'd grown fond of in Ms. Shapiro's books. There are still some spelling and grammatical errors, which I'm willing to overlook for a great plot. I know that some other readers are too put-out by errors which is why I mentioned them. All in all, this was an enjoyable story, and I will continue to purchase her works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Of Ants and Dinosaurs (Short Stories by Liu Cixin Book 4) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Cixin Liu Page; Review: This little book had such a neat idea; I really enjoyed it. It did read a bit analytical at many points which gave it a slightly detached feel, but that may have come from the translation to English. Overall, a pretty good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Leap of Faith (The Hands of Time: Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Irina Shapiro Page; Review: I've been an Irina Shapiro fan for a while now and eagerly (and immediately) purchase every single one of her books. Until today, Precious Bones had been my favorite, but A Leap of Faith now holds the title. You will definitely want to read The Hands of Time first to get your bearings. I also genuinely enjoyed the first book very much and love the author's use of history and time travel. The Hands of Time and A Leap of Faith are given a wonderful storyline, full of details and descriptive narration. In every one of Ms. Shapiro's books, I am captivated and drawn in, practically feeling like I'm wherever (and whenever) her characters are. I have an extremely difficult time putting the books down and feel compelled to read until I have finished. I am so glad to see Ms. Shapiro really developing her talent as she releases each book. She's not afraid to take difficult roads (especially melancholy side stories), and I really liked the chapters taking us from one character's perspective to another. The reader truly feels and cares for the individuals in the book. I find myself cheering for their fortune and shedding tears for their adversities. Excellent story, and I can't wait for her next!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Too Far - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Thomas Christopher Page; Review: I've been reading a decent number of indie/self-published works lately in an effort to save money. Many of them are deleted after 10 minutes. I've come across some decent enough to finish reading through. A handful are worth reviewing and keeping an eye on the author for future publishing releases. This one is the latter. Within the first few pages, I was already intrigued and wanting to see where the story was headed. Within the first few chapters, I was hooked and needed to see what would happen between the characters. Our main characters are living a harsh lifestyle in the future and go on a road trip (post apocalyptic style) to the nearest city to sell diesel which is now illegal. The city boasts a wide array of people, lifestyles, and technologies. From one harrowing situation to the next, I was captivated all the way until the abrupt ending. Initially, I was just a little upset with the ending, as I wanted a little more closure. After reflecting, I decided that I was being too short sighted and that the ending was a good fit for the pace of the story (although an epilogue might not be a bad idea). I'll be looking forward to keeping an eye on this author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autumn's Blood (The Spirit Shifters Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Marissa Farrar Page; Review: I received this book complimentary from the author in exchange for agreeing to write an honest review. In Book One of this new series, there are a number of characters to meet. The characters were pretty likeable, and I found myself rooting for the good guys throughout. I did find the alternating third person points of view just a little bit distracting a couple times while I was trying to remember whose POV I was currently reading since the characters are involved in a tightly woven web. I can see why the author chose this narration to further the storyline, which did end up working well overall. I really like how this author delves into her characters and thinks ahead about what real people would do or say. I find myself wondering ahead only to find that Marissa Farrar is already heading there! I have been reading most of her works and enjoying them very much. I typically prefer books about the paranormal, time travel, supernatural, apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, etc. and Marissa Farrar doesn't let me down. I will concede that the Serenity/Alone series and this new Autumn/Spirit Shifter series both do tend to have just a slightly syrupy feel to them. However, please note that I'm not a typical "chick flick" kind of gal, so I do realize that most women really love this kind of media. That said, both series truly are quite enjoyable and take me away for several hours, which is ultimately my goal for reading the types of books that I gravitate towards. I did like her slightly darker Underlife and The Dark Road just a little bit more, but I will definitely continue to follow this enjoyable new series through as well. Really liking this author and so glad to have found her!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Game of Shadows (The Hands of Time; Brand: Visit Amazon's Irina Shapiro Page; Review: I honestly don't know how Irina Shapiro does it. She self publishes so many books that leave me wanting more and more and more, and the best part is that she writes several a year (thus far). This series has been absolutely wonderful, and the layers of plot she continues to add on just get increasingly addictive by the release. She just recently announced there will even be a fifth book, and I'll purchase it the day it comes out (as I do all her books). A Game of Shadows obligingly picks up where A World Apart left off. After so many books in this series, I really feel like I know these people and practically feel like I'm reading history instead of a novel. It's that easy to get caught up, due partially to the obviously extensive research Irina Shapiro puts into her writing. It's also due to her well designed plots, which keep me reading through my lunch breaks and well past when I should've gone to sleep. I'm still quite partial to her 2011 Precious Bones, which I definitely recommend to anyone enjoying her genre of paranormal/supernatural romance. Irina Shapiro has found a lifelong fan in me, and I'm definitely thrilled to have found her. Keep `em coming!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Moments (The Hands of Time; Brand: Visit Amazon's Irina Shapiro Page; Review: I don't know how Irina Shapiro pulls it off, but novel after novel and she does. She continues to get better as well as amaze me with her beautiful storytelling and emotive plot lines. Shattered Moments IS a very satisfying conclusion to this addictive series, and I truly am saddened to see it end after having followed it faithfully from the very beginning. The descriptions are plentiful and bring much mental imagery, allowing me to feel part of the story. The main characters are incredibly enjoyable and well discovered. Each person has a very distinct personality which is only enhanced by the multiple omniscient points of view. By this final novel, we have been introduced to a large number of characters, yet I never got lost or confused. Everything develops beautifully yet succinctly and is resolved in a wonderful homage to the characters for whom I have come to care quite deeply. I have bought every single book published by Irina Shapiro, and I will continue to do so. With every novel, she finds her voice even more, and I am thrilled to have discovered her.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hands of Time Series BOX SET (Volumes 1-5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Irina Shapiro Page; Review: ... that it had to come to an end. Although I reluctantly agreed with her that it was the right time to conclude the satisfying series, it was admittedly quite difficult to say goodbye to the characters I'd been avidly following for so long. I have read all of Ms. Shapiro's published works and reviewed most (if not all) on Amazon and simply cannot stress enough how much I adore her books and characters. She brings a delightful supernatural element to almost all of her novels which I find completely compelling. This series is no exception.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Michael Antonio Women's Kaden; Brand: Michael Antonio; Review: I like these a lot! Very cute style, great for showing off a cute pedicure. Mine look just like the picture. Given the heel height, I would have preferred a little more padding in the front as I doubt they'd be comfortable for significant walking. (I bought mine for work and since I have an office job it's not a big deal.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Michael Antonio Women's Kaden; Brand: Michael Antonio; Review: I like these a lot! Very cute style, great for showing off a cute pedicure. Mine look just like the picture. Given the heel height, I would have preferred a little more padding in the front as I doubt they'd be comfortable for significant walking. (I bought mine for work and since I have an office job it's not a big deal.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Funtasma Women's SADDLE-48/B-W; Brand: Funtasma; Review: These are ADORABLE! I just love them, and they turned up two days early which was a fun surprise. I would definitely say they run a bit small. I ordered the 9s, which would usually leave me with some wiggle room, and these are very snug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qupid Women's Puffin-70 Boot; Brand: Qupid; Review: So cute!! And surprisingly comfortable right out of the box. The size 9 gave me a little wiggle room, even with socks on. (I do usually have a little room in size 9, so they fit me as expected.) These are going to look fantastic with jeans or nice pants. Great value for the price, especially since I got them on sale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qupid Women's Canyon-01 Espadrille Sandal; Brand: Qupid; Review: I like the look of these a lot. They're a cute style and the rose gold color is pretty and unusual. However, the fit is a little strange. I usually wear a 9 in sandals, but had to exchange them for a 10. The 10 just barely fits under my foot, but the strap part is loose. (Interestingly, the size 10 pair is also in better condition than the size 9 pair, which had a few small scuff marks.) I will probably punch another hole in the strap of the 10s to make them more snug, and I will keep these as they are very cute!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Madden Girl Women's Getta Pump; Brand: Madden Girl; Review: Ordered the Black Glitter in my usual size for pumps (8.5). The toe area is snug, but that's normal for me with this size and I'm sure they'll break in to be comfortable. The Black Glitter is SO pretty. The picture really doesn't do it justice as it's very sparkly in person. The heels are a good height and the toe shape is actually much cuter than I expect. I'm really happy with these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hollywood Star Fashion Ribbed Short-Sleeve Button Henley Shirt; Brand: Hollywood Star Fashion; Review: As shown in the picture, this is a snug fitting shirt. My normal size (large) fits me just as pictured - this is what I wanted so I'm happy with the fit. If you want a looser fit, going a size up might work better. The shirt is really cute and I love the color!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twisted Womens Lindsay Perforated PU Almond Toe Ballet Flat; Brand: ; Review: I was shocked at how comfy these are - I was concerned they'd be stiff, but they are quite flexible and hug my foot nicely. They're especially well-shaped in the back so they don't slip at all on my heels (a problem I often have with this type of shoe). They look exactly as pictured - super cute! Very impressed at the quality for the price. There is a teeny-tiny bit of puckering in the fabric in the front (not an issue with the shoes, just due to the cutouts). You really can't see it when wearing the shoes, but something to consider if you find that sort of thing bothersome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Macabre Video of Fake Trump Shooting Media and Critics Is Shown at His Resort; Abstract: A video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was shown at a conference for his supporters at his Miami resort last week, according to footage obtained by The New York Times.; Category: news
Title: Returning from recess, Democrats press Trump impeachment inquiry; Abstract: Returning from recess, Democrats press Trump impeachment inquiry; Category: news
Title: A Texas mom is going to prison after putting her son through unnecessary medical procedures; Abstract: A Dallas mother made her son go through unnecessary medical procedures throughout the first years of his life, court documents say.; Category: news
Title: Should You Try the Egg Diet to Lose Weight? An Expert Weighs In; Abstract: There always seems to be another fad diet to try, and the egg diet seems to be the next big thing. We asked an expert about it, including all of the risks.; Category: health
Title: House Democrats call five more Trump officials to testify in impeachment inquiry; Abstract: House lawmakers are focused on officials who could have more insight into how the Trump administration made decisions about Ukraine.; Category: news
Title: What Happened in the Impeachment Inquiry This Week?; Abstract: Well, that escalated quickly.; Category: news
Title: 'When you're in a hole, stop digging': Clinton lawyer Greg Craig to President Trump; Abstract: Bill Clinton's impeachment lawyer ABC News' "The Investigation" podcast that President Trump's legal strategy to combat his impeachment inquiry is doing "enormous damage"; Category: news
Title: Body of missing Alabama girl found; 2 being charged; Abstract: Investigators searching through garbage found the body of a 3-year-old girl who was missing more than a week, and authorities are charging two people with murder, police said Tuesday.; Category: news
Title: Phoenix police officer involved in viral video stop of couple fired; Abstract: Phoenix Chief Jeri Williams announced that the officer involved in a viral video stop of Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper has been fired.; Category: news
Title: This fast food chain has the best fries, according to customers; Abstract: We asked our readers who has the best fries in all of fast food, and Five Guys' fries snatched the potato cake right from McDonald's greasy grasp.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: LeBron James evacuates LA home, relocates family to hotel because of wildfires; Abstract: Lakers star LeBron James and his family were forced to evacuate their home in Los Angeles due to wildfires that have engulfed Southern California.; Category: sports
Title: What Causes Vertigo? 15 Things Doctors Wish You Knew; Abstract: The spinning, dizzying loss of balance that indicates vertigo can come without warning.; Category: health
Title: Halloween storm to drench areas from Deep South to northeastern US; Abstract: The warm side of a storm targeting the Heartland with snow around Halloween will unleash a swath of drenching rain and travel disruptions from the upper Gulf Coast to northern New England. The strengthening circulation from the storm will cause winds to increase over much of the eastern half of the nation and draw moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. A general swath of 1- to 3-inch-rainfall with pockets of 3-5 inches and an...; Category: weather
Title: McDonald's apologizes for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' Halloween promotion; Abstract: McDonald's has canceled a promotion for a "Sundae Bloody Sundae" ice cream that was available in Portugal for Halloween.; Category: finance
Title: This is how much water you need to drink for weight loss; Abstract: Drinking plenty of water is one of the major tenets of weight loss. But just how much water is enough? Here's how you can drink water to lose weight.; Category: health
Title: Jess Lost 75 Pounds Without Counting Calories and Did This 1 Inspiring Thing Before Every Meal; Abstract: Jess Dukes makes a list of her "whys" and reads them before every meal and every workout.; Category: health
Title: How to Deal With Carpal Tunnel; Abstract: Pain in your wrist or tingling fingers from too much typing? Here's how to fix that.; Category: health
Title: Missing college student's parents meet with mother of Natalee Holloway; Abstract: Investigators did not call the man a suspect, but said they wanted to identify him and speak with him in connection to Aniah Blanchard's disappearance.; Category: news
Title: These 6 jobs are linked to poor heart health for women; Abstract: What do female social workers, nurses, health aides, and retail cashiers all have in common?; Category: health
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Wolverine Men's Marauder 6 Inch Contour Welt Work Boot; Brand: Wolverine; Review: Good boot so far; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bearpaw Women's Emma Short Snow Boot; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: They were snug at first but after a few wears they loosened up. The fur lining is thick. I just adjusted my socks. Comfortable boot. I would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bearpaw Women's Emma Short Snow Boot; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: They were snug at first but after a few wears they loosened up. The fur lining is thick. I just adjusted my socks. Comfortable boot. I would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bearpaw Emma 608Y Kids Boots,Charcoal/Pomberry,5; Brand: BEARPAW; Review: They were snug at first but after a few wears they loosened up. The fur lining is thick. I just adjusted my socks. Comfortable boot. I would buy again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alegria Women's Venice Sandal; Brand: Alegria; Review: I love these shoes! They do run a little small but I knew this from ordering before. I'm an 8 and I ordered the 8-8.5. For the shoes I need to order a 9.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Dyson Cool AM07 Air Multiplier Tower Fan, fds, Black/Nickel; Brand: Dyson; Review: Love it. It is noisy when cranked up, like most fans, but the volume is great and the ease with which you clean it rocks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dyson DC65 Animal Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner; Brand: Dyson; Review: Well, I understand it needs to be constructed a certain way with certain materials in order to be lightweight. I don't say it is okay because of that, but because it really doesn't have good suction for me. I live in the desert so we get a lot of sand and small pebbles, it does nothing for this and the dog hair in the carpet. The carpet is not a deep shag, and my heavy Hoover actually does a better job. I have cleaned it, to include the filter, and it just doesn't seem powerful to me. Meh.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 3DLightFX Marvel Avengers Iron Man Mask 3D Deco Light; Brand: 3D light FX; Review: Little one loved it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Body Pillow Cover Pillowcase, 400 Thread Count, 100% Cotton, 20 x 54 Non-Zippered Enclosure, 6 Colors Available (Black); Brand: Comfort Crazy; Review: This thing is amazing, wish I had gotten this earlier! So comfortable, easy fit; I even use it with the head pillow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum, Corded, 33A1; Brand: Bissell; Review: I read the reviews and expected it to be some amazing "eraser" which got all the pet hairs. I bought this for my F-150 and it does on large flat surfaces (back seat cover). It's okay; nothing which blew me away so I suppose YMMV; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enclume Hearth Log Rack, Hammered Steel; Brand: Enclume Hearth; Review: Sturdy, easy to assemble.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodTurn: Vertical One Handed Paper Towel Holder; Brand: GoodTurn; Review: Damn thing busted on my first paper towel placement. It seems to accommodate some weird size paper towel roll...you got me. Luckily amazon does refunds w/ no, hassle.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Greenco Marble Mortar and Pestle, 4.5", White/Gray; Brand: Greenco; Review: Works great for me...you may not like the tiny ridges inside which seem to catch your powder; these are necessary for preventing pills form sliding all over the place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Giada De Laurentiis Silicone Spatula; Brand: Giada De Laurentiis; Review: Dogs love these treats and the portions are not big like other treats; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Rick Steves' Venice 2014; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: Very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island; Author: Dorling Kindersley; Review: Very good!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves' Spain 2014; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: Very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves Portugal; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: Very good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves' Prague and the Czech Republic 2006; Author: Rick Steves; Review: Good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki; City: Lake Moeraki Westland National Park Te Wahipounamu West ; Review: Simple, immaculately cared for property, warm and friendly staff. Proprietors Anne and Gerry are wonderful hosts- Gerry took us on the adventure of a lifetime through the rainforest to see the elusive fjordland crested penguin and NZ fur seals. We hiked across streams and climbed up rocks and steep slopes and had one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. We saw several penguins and lots of seals, learned about the flora and fauna, had tea and coffee on the beach and returned to the Lodge for one of many wonderful meals. It was THE highlight of our NZ trip.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rydges Latimer Christchurch; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: We arrived in Christchurch to find a city still recovering from the devastating 2011 earthquake. Rydges is clearly a post-earthquake property with brand new rooms and furnishings. It has a very small gym (could use a tv), self service laundry (handy after a week of traveling), and a friendly and helpful staff. It's also centrally located to downtown - only a five min walk to the "Restart" (center of the revitalization zone).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oaks Shores; City: Queenstown Otago Region South Island; Review: We rented a two bedroom apt. It included a fully equipped kitchen, washer drier, mw, gas fireplace. Looked relatively new- very clean and modern. It's about a 10 min drive from downtown or you can walk downtown along a path on the lake the runs right in front of the hotel. The walk takes about 45 mins. Staff was very nice. Best part was the amazing view of the lake through the big windows and glass doors that opened on to a large balcony.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cliffrose; City: Springdale Utah; Review: The lodge is located between the main road into Zion and the Virgin River. We walked to the Zion Visitor's Center from our room and did our first hike in the park without getting back into our car. The property is beautifully landscaped with pools, hot tubs and a small beach along the river. Zach, who was working the front desk, was an excellent source for info on the park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corpo Santo Lisbon; City: Lisbon Lisbon District Central Portugal; Review: One of our family members broke an ankle while out touring and ended up in the hospital emergency room- the hotel staff went above and beyond to help us including sending someone out to a pharmacy to fill prescriptions. We had a wonderful walking tour with Joana. The popcorn, pancakes and complimentary treats and drinks in the lobby were delicious. All this in a beautifully designed space. Just awesome!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Martina; Brand: Martina McBride; Review: I'm not a particularly big fan of country, although I am originally from the Midwest, but this album struck me as vastly enjoyable & beautiful in a time where things seem so complicated and outrageous. I have to admit I can't stop listening to Daughter's Eyes, which makes me think of my little niece, & her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is a nice touch. Very homey feeling, which is essentially what Country is all about, after all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Company You Keep; Brand: Alison Brown; Review: A little bluegrass, a little jazzy, it's something new (to me) & totally to my tastes. I really recommend this one based on the technical side as well as the aesthetics. I was really impressed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Brand: Sarah Chang; Review: I'm admittedly no expert on claassical music of any sort, but Ms Chang seems to really make Vivaldi come alive in this fantastic rendering. As I listened to the music, I couldn't help but reflect on the outstanding technical detail--that so much of what we consider as "background music," just something to be crassly bought and consumed at the record store or over the internet, was at one point actually LISTENED TO and appreciated. It's really too bad--but maybe it's not too late. I definitely not only highly recommend this CD but also cultivating a habit of slowing down and appreciating every last note in a work like this. Well done!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hymns and Sacred Songs; Brand: Leigh Nash; Review: Ms. Nash's voice is outstanding, her style clear and beautiful. I have been a big fan of Sixpence None the Richer for some time now, and it was a great idea to bring her spirit and voice to the whole praise album concept. I am not really sure how many she wrote herself and how many are covers or re-dos of oldies, but it is a great album for just popping into the CD player and sitting back and really worshipping. There are a couple of slower songs, but they're all sung with her characteristic brightness. I hope you get a true blessing out of listening to this, as I did.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leave Your Sleep; Brand: Natalie Merchant; Review: Unbelievable. A dream come true. Natalie Merchant has been a favorite of mine since her days with 10,000 Maniacs (which didn't last long enough, in my book). This album is the best of storytelling and imagination in folk music, alive with characters and fantasy and the sweetness of nostalgia. She describes the project as a long and difficult one, in which she took the poems and stories that she had read to her young daughter and transformed them into music. It's a beautiful idea born of the same romantic/primitivistic drive that gives us, for example, Quinn the Eskimo. It's a return to childhood but not just for children (although I believe that children would also enjoy these simple tunes).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glow; Brand: Innocence Mission; Review: How on earth did I miss this band? If you have a thing for 90s mellow alt rock, this is a wonderful little gem. It's too bad I came upon them twenty years too late, and I will definitely be looking out for more albums. (I have read that their career started in the 80s, and they are still releasing albums, according to their site. At least their lead singer, Karen Peris, just released an album.) As far as the music goes, I have been told that this is their first mature album, so I thought it would make a nice introduction. I love it!! It's the sort of mellow jangly-pop you expect out of the early 90s, along the lines of the Sundays or Sixpence None the Richer. I happened upon them by listening to Natalie Merchant, who collaborated with Peris on her Ophelia album. The lyrics are more imagistic than pure description; they don't hold a political agenda but seem to prefer positive emotions and messages of hope--which is not to say that they're bubblegum. There is a simplicity here, but it's not simplistic: you can just tell that they love life, and want to spread the right message out there. Love, peace, joy. I was impressed. Yes, a little obscure at points, but then again it's not about preaching it's about listening to the music. If you can do that, I am sure that you'll enjoy this album. This is my first listen, so I don't have anything to compare this album with, but it really took me back to the day and has left me with a very good vibe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: We Walked In Song; Brand: Innocence Mission; Review: Innocence Mission is the best group nobody's ever heard of. Their songs are imaginative and restful, full of joy and peace, touching and momentous. I have said with each successive album that this one is the best; it's hard and probably nonsensical to make that call but this one has to be at the top. There's not a single track on here that doesn't just blow you away, from "the Brotherhood of Man" to the absolutely stunning "Over the Moon." The band has been writing songs since the late 80s and continue to evolve and impress, and I hope they continue for many years. Folk-pop at its very best.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Divatex 100-Percent Cotton Flannel Cal King Sheet Set, Blue Moon; Brand: Divatex Home Fashions; Review: If it gets cold where you live - you'll love sliding into these flannel sheets instead of "cold cotton sheets". When I got flannel sheets for Xmas when a boy in Buffalo, getting in bed was no longer a "chilling event"!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Checkered Chef Cooling Rack Baking Rack. Stainless Steel Oven and Dishwasher Safe. Fits Half Sheet Cookie Pan; Brand: Checkered Chef; Review: Grid spacing/size is much larger than our other Cooling/Cooking Rack. I still use it, but would have preferred smaller grid spacing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: MARATHON TI030017BK Large Display 100 Hour Dual Count UP/Down Timer. Adjustable Volume and Flashing Light; Brand: Marathon; Review: Works very well, two timers is a big help, more than I had anticipated. Takes a fall from wall mounted oven and "keeps on ticking" - well made.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Scissors - DefenderX Multifunction 175g Heavy Duty Chicken Shears With Soft Rubber Grips - Professional Poultry Shears; Brand: defenderX; Review: I returned it - Can't separate the blades for washing. I misread or misunderstood product description. Otherwise the product looked as well made as any other kitchen shear I've seen. The grip seems more comfortable than any other shear I've used.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Oil and Vinegar Bottle Set with Stainless Steel Rack and Removable Cork – Dual Olive Oil Spout – Olive; Brand: Royal; Review: Wish I had bought these dispensers long ago. The two spouts work dispense oil wonderfully. The smaller top spout dispenses just the right amount of oil to "finish" a dish. Haven't used the 2nd for vinegar yet, but am sure it will work great too. The size is just right too - won't have to fill it too often.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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