Calypso666
Member Since: December 18, 2015Reviews
Lancôme Paris Hypnose Mascara
Bought this on the recommendation of my sister. This is my second tube so far. I find it does work well but clumps on the wand and at the top of the tube very badly. Unfortunately it tends to flake off too, I thought my first tube was just old and... +
Bought this on the recommendation of my sister. This is my second tube so far. I find it does work well but clumps on the wand and at the top of the tube very badly. Unfortunately it tends to flake off too, I thought my first tube was just old and that was why I bought the second hoping it wouldn't flake as much. Not sure I will buy a third tube.
Also for sensitive eyes it has quite a fragrance which I wasn't expecting.
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Clan of the Cave Bear novel by Jean M. Auel
I am writing about the entire Earth's Children series here. Fair warning Jean M. Auel is one of my favourite authors. In the Earth's Children series you follow Ayla (the main character) on her interesting journey through mistreatment, isolation... +
I am writing about the entire Earth's Children series here.
Fair warning Jean M. Auel is one of my favourite authors.
In the Earth's Children series you follow Ayla (the main character) on her interesting journey through mistreatment, isolation, and misunderstanding. Ayla was raised by Neanderthals but is Homo Sapiens. Although able to speak she is raised in silence, communicating through hand gestures and posture as the Neanderthals in Auel's novels are only able to do.
We get to follow Ayla's journey as she meets other Homo Sapiens and grows older while also learning about prehistoric Earth at the same time. Ever been curious about how humans survived in ancient times and wanted to speculate on their diverse culture? Wonder how they interacted with Neanderthals? How spirituality and ritual (hello Earth MOTHER) could have affected their lives? Auel shows us all that and more. I love books that teach me something and have such a complete world built into them. I totally understand why all of her books have been lauded. Some of the facts she wrote into her books have since been disproved but at the time of publication they were lovely, archaeologically accurate, novels.
Then add in the fact this is a love story? Jondalar, Master Flintknapper, *swoon* is a worthy (but flawed) consort to our lovely Ayla, The ups and downs of their relationship had me in tears.
I cared about the characters so much when I first read the novels and still do to this day. Ayla is such a strong and worthy heroine!
Read, read, read this series! I am almost incoherent writing about the series because I love it so much.
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Lovely, lovely book. It was so humorous and the main character, Don Tillman is so endearing. I love reading such a unique voice, and it helps when that voice is also intelligent. It's a great story about growth and the ever popular trope of love... +
Lovely, lovely book. It was so humorous and the main character, Don Tillman is so endearing. I love reading such a unique voice, and it helps when that voice is also intelligent. It's a great story about growth and the ever popular trope of love conquering all (even if in some ways the changes seem unreasonable and unbelievable). There was enough tension to keep me interested and at one point it even made me cry. I read the sequel also, and it was wonderful. I really hope the movie version does justice to the book (but do they ever?). -
Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters Milk Chocolate
These are good if you want to convince yourself you are eating healthy. The taste was pretty much like any nearly good quality chocolate. Not worth the dubious "low calorie" claims for how much it costs.
These are good if you want to convince yourself you are eating healthy. The taste was pretty much like any nearly good quality chocolate. Not worth the dubious "low calorie" claims for how much it costs. -
Nutella Hazelnut Spread
I wish Nutella wouldn't advertise itself as a healthy product targeted at children. The first ingredient is sugar! That said it is definitely delicious (how could it not be with that much sugar). Can't buy it anymore because I eat too much of it... +
I wish Nutella wouldn't advertise itself as a healthy product targeted at children. The first ingredient is sugar! That said it is definitely delicious (how could it not be with that much sugar). Can't buy it anymore because I eat too much of it. Good for baking I would say but not for a breakfast item. It is also quite expensive but I guess what can you do when hazelnuts are expensive too. -
Dove White Beauty Bar
My mother has used this soap going on 50 years, as I kid I used it and it worked well. I love the smell and it doesn't leave your skin feeling dry. That said for someone who has problem skin like me it isn't a good investment, I can't use it... +
My mother has used this soap going on 50 years, as I kid I used it and it worked well. I love the smell and it doesn't leave your skin feeling dry. That said for someone who has problem skin like me it isn't a good investment, I can't use it anymore. I would never recommend it as a facial bar for anyone to be honest, I would say use it for body if anything. For someone with normal to dry skin I would say this product is wonderful. -
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