Give it a chance, it will surprise you!!!
358791
Great book, story was very touching and very heartfelt. I cried a few times when reading it was very touching. Never could really figure it all out until the end, glad for the wonderful ending! I really enjoyed the story, it was very poignent and really couldn't put it down. That is the sign of a good read.
1571482
Give it a try, you'll probably like it. . .
3280266
I must say, for an album titled, "Intense," I was shocked at how placid it really is. When I saw the name, and listened to a couple of singles, I was skeptical. Thankfully, Armin blew my expectations (which were still high despite my initial reactions) sky high. The opener is one of the most intriguing songs I have ever heard, words cannot describe it, just listen to it. The second song, I have mixed feelings about, I love house but it doesn't do anything super special. Its still good though, but it really picks up from here. I feel that any more words that I write will just be pointless, I could drone on and on about genres and how I feel about individual songs. But for those with an interest in this album, know that there is something for everyone on here and it is one of Armin's best productions period. If you are an old fan, buy this one, it won't dissapoint. If you are a new fan, give it a listen as well and have your mind blown. For those on the fence, Armin released it on spotify, its free (and legal) to listen (provided you don't mind some ads) and if you like it, give it a buy!!!

Personal favorite songs are:
Intense, Beautiful Life (likely my favorite), Waiting for the Night, Sound of the Drums, Forever is Ours and Who is Afraid of 138?!
651388
This is a surprising book! At first I really did NOT like Katherine. I was at a loss...I've never had that before. How can I not like one of the main people of a novel?? Then I read on....ok...she's not SO bad....in the end I found myself cheering her on & found that I didn't hate her at all. Maybe being a Gemini myself I was appalled that someone with my own Zodiac sign could be so self centered...but in the end it came down to a matter of perspective.

Bottom line....I DID like this book very much! If you can hang in there with Katherine through a few ups and downs....you might like her too! ;) It also helps if you hear a British accent in your mind when you're reading it! LOL I know that "I" certainly did!
4780615
The first few chapters were very boring, but I hung in there and i ended up being wonderfully surprised.  The book was beautifully written.  The beginning sets up the rest of the book and puts the ending into perspective.  Give it a chance, you won't regret it!
2029280
O.K., boys, nice try, but for making your fans wait so long only to put  out this??  It's not metal, it's alternative!!  It may be very good,  especially compared to the rest of todays music, but it is just not what  everyone was expecting.
4618861
Pleasantly surprised ..I would say it was perfect!!!!!
700027
I know it sounds weird as hell but give it a shot, you will not be disappointed.
4472845
Well, this certainly wasn't what i was expecting. In the best possible way i mean. I had it in my head that this was going to be a crime/police novel that follows the usual path towards the inevitable conclusion. Ermm, i was wrong.  Whilst reading, every so often i had cause to sayreally? or as if, no way would that happen. (you see where im going) however, what came as more of a surprise was after id finished it. Those first few days after you finish a novel and digest it. What happened then, was the feeling that i experienced. The slow dawning of realisation that id actually just finished something pretty special and unique. The things i had questioned whilst reading the book came together to give the reader a very clever, very well written, intriguing story. And then, as if i needed itthe definitive moment when just thinking about the story puts a smile on your face! You know youve just been privy to a work of pure genius and loved it. To fully enjoy it though, id make sure that during the reading of it, you remember that this IS  a work of fiction and as such the author is allowed a certain poetic licence and as a reader, just go with it. Its worth the ride!

When you start this book, you do hit the ground running, and im pleased to say that it never lets up. The crux of the dilemma is actually one that we all experience in day to day living. Do you help? If you see someone in trouble, what DO you do? Would you stop and offer a hand or would you think, nah, none of my business. This moral issue isn't something new and im sure 99% of us would like to say that we would stop and offer a helping hand. What the author does with this story is explore what happens when that good deed backfires, in a most spectacular way.

The characters and personalities in the book are fabulously done. The author executes the whole work with an artistic flair from beginning to end. Almost with an air of flamboyance over the whole thing. (But as i said, just embrace it, go with it, and youll enjoy yourself immensely!) The storyline, the premise, was definitely enough of a teaser to do its job. It was this initially that peaked my interest.

I could go on, but really, the best thing you could do for yourself is pick it up and read it. Just lose yourself in a work of fiction that has a nod towards the realism of others in this genre and enjoy
697041
The minute I heard this I thought of how interesting it would be to feed a group of people some LSD and then lock them up in a room with Cattle Callin turned up LOUD!! and then proceed to watch their reactions. I give this four starts b/c I love the fact that Hank loves to experiment and although I'm into alot of experimental and noise I've never heard anything quite like this before. It probably won't ever be in regular rotation like all of his other albums have been but it is cool to own. I suspect there will be only a small amount of people who will like this album or even give it a chance. However if you're into experimental music that will overstimulate your senses then I would say go for it! haha!
3799201
I originally heard this album b/c i spotted the cassette @ a thrift store.  Feeling adventurous, i took the chance that it would actually play & maybe there wld b 2 or 3 (@ most) songs i wld actually enjoy.  Surprise!  I really liked almost every single song on the cassette, & found several 2 b more than worthy of airtime on american radio playlists - which they might hv been, & i just never heard them (i don't listen 2 the radio much).

If u hv an opportunity, try 2 preview it from som1 u kno who has it.  But if u already kno u like his style, the soft, soothing crooner style of music he regularly puts out, i suggest u take a chance & purchase it.  The price is reasonable, & the duet he does w stevie wonder is almost worth the price alone.  Gr8 stuff!
2525021
Incredible!!!!!!
How is it I have not heard of it until now!
4608707
After reading all of the posted reviews i decided to buy it.  Wow, everyone who gave it 5 stars was right.  This CD could pretty much be played in any atmosphere, a party, a club... wherever... It is so good that  people will change themselves in order to like it.  Some people commented  that the songs vary too much, well... In response to that I would like to  say that the gaps and variations between songs prove to make the music  stand out even more from one track to the next.  I fully reccomend this  track to anyone who is having doubts... And even if you don't like it at  first... Listen to it another time and you will find whatever it is you  missed the first time! :)
1259841
I read the reviews for this book after I finished reading it. When the people say it doesn't get that interesting until after the first 50 or so pages, I completely agree. I almost put it down but I try not to give up on a book I pay more than a dollar for :P

I'm one of those people that has a short attention span and prefers conversations between people over long descriptions of everything in a book. I was a little worried because this is one of those books where there are a lot of descriptions because they are letters written to her husband. Once I got past the first 50-75 pages, I couldn't put it down. There are plenty of great reviews written about this book that go into detail what the book is about. I just wanted to say that the end was surprisingly shocking and unpredictable (to me anyway) and after I finished the book I kind of just sat there and thought about it. Usually when I put down a book, I can easily find something else to do, or pick up another book and start a new story, but I let this one sink in. It makes you think. Personally, it shocked me.

I do believe it is one you can reread. You will more than likely catch missed details after you've read it through. I do disagree with the people that described this book as horror or thriller. To me, it was a story about a hard life for all involved. Very interesting book. Give it a chance.
3096829
I had heard about this movie at different film festivals.  I guess the director and his wife saved money and financed it out of their own pockets and filmed with mostly their friends and family.  I had heard good things but didn't take the time to give it a chance.  A friend of mine bought the DVD hearing the same things as me and we watched it one night and LOVED IT!  I thought it was going to be a background movie but there is something unexplainable about how cool, and bizarre and how much emotion is contained in this movie.  It may not be perfect, but its human, theres heart in every frame, its raw, its worth watching if you can enjoy something real beyond the mainstream blockbusters that have been disappointing more and more recently.

I always like to support those that are taking money out of their own pocket to create something they believe in so I bought this bad boy too.  Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
1273993
The first time I watched Bruno, I was shocked.  I wasn't offended but it was stuff Id never seen in a movie and it was shocking and a little off putting.  However, since I always give movies a second chance, I gave this one.  I have to say the more you watch it, the funnier it gets.  The only part I don't watch is when he goes to the swinger's party.  That's just off putting and I can't get past it.  However, the rest is funny, really funny.  Give it a chance.
4240324
This DVD can be life-changing if you watch it with an open mind and actually give it a chance. I read many prior reviews talking about this movie and religion. This movie has very little to do with religion. It is about the laws of the universe and how powerful they can be for you if you let them. I can say from personal experience that it WILL in fact change your life for the better, but you have to give it an honest effort and don't judge it before you even understand it. I believe the prior bad reviews written for this DVD are all based on ignorance and a negative opinion of it before it was even viewed.