ABSOLUTE BEST series of ALL TIME
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Has to be one of the Greatest series Ever !!! I don't know why they stopped the series because they had more stories to tell. If your into anime you have to have this series in your collection. PERIOD!
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Clannad is simply the best anime series I've seen.  It's a great series of story lines with incredibly enjoyable characters; it's bursting at the seams with hilarious moments as well as touching ones.  Excellent music, animation, and voice acting.  There is little to no "fan service" or other inappropriate content so it is fine for ages 13 to 100.  It is a well-written, meaningful story with excellent execution on the animation.  I would honestly and sincerely recommend this series for anyone that enjoys romantic comedy style anime.  The second series "Clannad: After Story" is more serious and poignant than this series but it too is absolutely excellent.  If you're not sure you'd like the series you might try watching a clip or two on YouTube first.  You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll love it.  Top honors to the team who created this series.
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I have read every book, seen every movie and am still in awe.  I finished the entire book within hours of receiving it, I was gripped in the land of magical people, back with friends, enemies and classmates.  I was in a world where some things were not as they seemed, but then some things were exactly as they seem.
I will not give out any plot points but to say, as many others have said, that Ms Rowling ties up all loose ends, answers all questions and ends the series in the only way that made any sense to people who have stuck with the series.  I agree with others that this book is darker than the others, but anybody who has read the series knows that each book gets progressively darker and more violent.  At the end of book 6 a war was starting, at the start of book 7 the war has begun.
I think it would be a good idea for anybody to reread the series from beginning to end, put aside a block of time and just reread it.  I think that this is one of the most amazing series ever.  I think you will too.  Anybody who gave this less than 4 - 5 stars just, probably doesn't understand.
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The Super Powereds books are the series I have read exactly eight times all the way through. Eight times. The reason for my obsessive reading is simple. The books are a masterpiece that take you through four years of college in a program for Supers, but the five main characters were Powereds, meaning they don't have control of their powers, just a few months ago. The Melbrook crew, consisting of a complete outcast, a boy who is terrified of himself, a spoiled daddys girl, a criminal, and a mix between a wimpy geek and a bodybuilder-player. If you are willing to push through 700 page books, this series is absolutely incredible.
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I can't believe anyone would give this show any less than 5 stars. It is one of the best series on TV. All the characters in the Murdoch Mysteries are excellent. I can't wait for series # 10 to be availabel. It's going to be a sad day when the series comes to an end. I have watched it over on over again, it's that good.
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All things considered, in my opinion this is one of the greatest television series of all time.  There is a reason why there are only 3 episodes per season:  They are so beautifully done that it's the moral equivalent of 3 commercial-free 90-minute films.

The story lines are dutifully reminiscent of Sir Arthur's own, but naturally are updated for modern times.  Exceedingly clever and at subtle wit (even by the highest of British standards) is part and parcel, rearing its head unpredictably, and only rarely cliche.

Cumberbatch plays a better Holmes than Holmes himself could, if he actually existed.  Outside of this series I'm not very big on Freeman (Watson) or Gatiss (Mycroft), but this series simply could not float without them both.  Brealey (Molly) and Stubbs (Mrs. Hudson) are so remarkable that they've been written into all 12 episodes, having originally been slated only for the pilot.  The other supporting characters are not brilliant, just good enough not to detract.

I've re-watched the series a couple of times and it's as marvelous each time as the first.
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Every thing you could ever want.  The absolute BEST TV  series ever produced.
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This series is nothing short of a work of a genius. From Arthur Dent's charcter to Ford Prefect's to Slartibartfast's to the WORSHIPED Marvin - I've never read such a clever , humoristic writing. You don't even get a  break , you read a new joke every sentence. If you want to breath , you'll  have to put the book down.
And another thing , you won't be able to stop  reading , so if you buy the book , make sure you have a couple of days off  before you read the first word.
I envy those of you who read this review  and decided to buy the book , for you are going to read it for the first  time - a thing I wish I could do again. Alas , I can only comfort myself in  re-reading certain ultra-memmorable passeges.
VERY RECOMMENDED.
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Number 6 is the best series yet. All Doc. Martin fans need
to get this series ASAP! Do it today.
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I just can't say enough about how amazing this series is.  After reading the first one, I was completely hooked.  They are all simply amazing.  The characters are so well written and believable.  They are humanly flawed, and all make up an amazing team that draws on each others strengths and weaknesses.  The cases are fascinating as well and each one is more intriguing than the next.

Each book stands alone, and could be read out of order, however the character development would be a bit off kilter if you did read them out of order.  The lives of the characters progress through the books as one would expect, and picking up in the middle would leave you a bit confused by some character events and references.  Each case, however, is tidily wrapped up in each book.  There are a few running cases that are mentioned in the background, the Butcher is the only one that comes to mind but I can't swear that there's not another along the way, but the main case is wrapped up every book.

I highly recommend these books if you enjoy a good crime series.  There's a good amount of action and fabulous characters who make it all happen.
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This is my favorite series of all time. The charactors are very realistic and pull you completely into the story.
#11 was even better than #10, now I must do my best to be patient and wait for #12 ;)
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If there were a rating higher than 10, I would give this series a 25!  I was unable to pick up any other book for some time after reading the first three.  I felt a distinct sense of loss until I could get to the next adventure with Jamie and Claire.  The characters are fully realized and you love them or hate them and suffer with them, accordingly.  Of course, my "crush" on Jamie will not abate, but Claire offers stiff competition.  I have not yet read "Drums of Autumn" because I cannot bear to reach the end of this wonderful saga.  D. Gabaldon's writing is exceptional, as is her knowledge of history.  These are the best books I have ever read!  I never found any of the three too long; each became too brief as I came closer to the last page.  I agree that these novels far transcend the romance genre and only wish that they had been marketed better than they were.
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I've already made the extremely bold statement about Game of Thrones that this series is second only to Tolkien.  Several aspects make this series outstanding: The characters, the unpredictability, and the harsh realism.

The characters are what make this series so good.  Martin writes each book from several characters' points of view.  The suspense is so well done that you find yourself jumping ahead to that character's next chapter just to see what happens.  The characters are extremely well developed, and by writing from their point of view, Martin helps you understand the way they think and act.  Every character is fascinating, but there is a handful that I just can't get enough of (Arya, Tyrion).  Every character is complex--there are very, very few characters that you can categorize as "good" or "evil." Instead, characters are a realistic mix of selfish flaws and good intentions.

The realism of ASOIAF doesn't end with the characters.  In most fantasy books, the author will never kill off a main character. This results in no suspense, as you never fear for a character.  This leads to such predictability that it can really detract from a reading experience.  This norm is never farther from the truth than in ASOIAF.  In Martin's books, no one is safe.  Just read Game of Thrones and be prepared to be shocked.  Once Martin shows you he's not afraid to kill anyone, it adds so much suspense to the rest of the series.

Everything about these books have an air of harsh reality.  Folks, these books ain't no Harry Potter, and their not for kids.  They describe a dark but enthralling world where violence, incest and rape are commonplace.  But anyone who knows anything about the Middle Ages knows these times were not Disneyland. This adds to the realism and suspense.

In the back of my mind I have a fear this series could turn into another Robert Jordan debacle, spanning to 10+ books in the series.  But then I think, I don't care if this series takes 20 books to finish--every book is so absolutely enjoyable that I hope it doesn't end.

A Storm of Swords is set after the major battle of Clash of Kings.  Although there might not be as much combat action as Book II, there are even more major plot developments.  One you start the last 1/3 of this book, you just can't stop until it's finished. It will leave you happy, sad and mad, and of course, very impatient for Book IV.
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Most amazing series of all time.  It's got a little bit of everything...history, drama, seduction, travel, love, disaster.  I've just finished reading this series for the SECOND time, and still could not put it down.  Diana Gabaldon is the best story-weaver of our time.
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This is by far my favorite anime of all time. It has a little bit of everything for all demographics to enjoy. The characters are extremely well done, have depth and backstory that makes sense, and there is growth in everyone through the entire series. I loved sitting down and watching this with my daughter. The art style and animation has held up amazingly well over the years and is as much of a joy to watch today as it was when this series first came out. The fighting sequences are well choreographed and they do well to create tension. I'll be watching this for years to come and hope others give it a chance. I prefer my anime subtitled but it's one of the few where the dub doesn't grate on my ears. Great for both types though I suggest subtitles since the dub does mispronounce some of the names.
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This series has to rank as one of the finest. The wonderful character development, the astonishing details, adventures and period history are remarkable. I am sorry I waited so long to discover this outstanding series. C.S. Forester is unequaled.
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I have been reading these since they were on wattpad, and then quotev after that, and I have to say, this series is right up there with Harry Potter and Artemis Fowl. This whole series is AMAZING. The plot and character development is OFF THE CHARTS, while still maintaining plausibility. The whole series reads like a rollercoaster that is constantly increasing in speed and is going up 75% of the time, never a dull moment. And when there isn't any action to be had, the interaction between the characters is intensely intrigueing, and on top of that, you have the protaganists antics to amuse you.