Epinions Recent Reviews for bigjohnson

Final Fantasy VIII for PlayStation 1: A NON - hard-core RPG gamer's view of FF8

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 15:55:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - I recently started playing my copy of Final Fantasy 9. I would have liked to have written a review of that game, but I don’t want to be one of those who reviews the game before he is finished with it. So I decided to go with a review of Final Fantasy 8...

Latest Star Wars Title will not disappoint

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 12:19:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Jedi Eclipse is the fifth book in The New Jedi Order. It is the second of a duology known as Agents of Chaos. The first book of this duology is entitled Hero’s Trial. I strongly recommend reading Hero’s Trial before reading Jedi Eclipse. You will...

Who will give birth to the savior?

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 16:31:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - James Patterson is quickly becoming my favorite Author, and “Cradle and All” is my favorite book of his. This is not your typical detective/mystery novel, mainly because the “case” in this story is completely unique. This is a great story of Biblical...

Which scam will win?

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:16:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - The Brethren was the most intriguing books I’ve ever read. I’ve never read anything else by John Grisham so I can't comment on how this is different from his other works. I will say that it was not what I was expecting.

This story is...

Gran Turismo 2 for PlayStation 1: The true driving simulator - Gran Tourismo 2

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:23:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Gran Tourismo 2 is one of the most entertaining, highly replay-able games on the market. It truly is a driving simulator. Real physics are applied to each individual car in this game to actually give you the feel of what it is like to drive that car at...

Questions, concerns, and comments

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:03:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Maybe a few of you reviewers here at epinions can help me out. I’ve been reading a lot of epinions about the bible now. A lot of people really know what they’re talking about. Others don’t. I’ve had to read the bible once for a class. I’ve also...

Not a place for non-Christians

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 16:54:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - I chose to write another opinion on GCC to tell the prospective students out there about the number of ridiculous rules and the way some people are treated at this school. If you want a review of GCC and its academics, please check out my other opinion...

X-Wing Series: Book 5

Thu, 2 Nov 2000 11:50:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Wraith Squadron is the fifth book in the X-Wing series. The first four books have been about Rogue Squadron. In this book we are treated to a new ragtag group of pilots who make up Wraith Squadron. This book is thoroughly enjoyable and its author,...

A Sick and Twisted "Game"

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 16:39:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - I have only recently begun to read murder-mystery/detective/serial killer (whatever you want to call them) books, but each one has left me on the edge of my seat. My favorite author so far has been Don Passman and his book, The Visionary. That is, he...

This bike is better than higher priced competitors

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:08:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - For some reason Epinions has deleted my original review of this bike for me. So I chose to do a new and improved review. I have been mountain biking now for a short time, but I have been in the study of frame and suspension design for quite some time...

Great Bike, but is it worth the price?

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:33:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - The Stumpjumper is a top of the line front suspension bike made by Specialized. I have been mountain biking now for about 4 months and have studied the science of it for quite longer than that. I must apologize because this review is actually of the...

Not everything has to fit in the Star Wars timeline!

Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:33:50 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Soldier for the Empire is the first part of a three "book" set. The following two stories are Rebel Agent and Jedi Knight. The three "books" could have (and should have) been put together to form one novel. It would have only...

Star Wars that's not worth the read

Wed, 18 Oct 2000 11:04:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Splinter of the Mind's Eye was one of the first non-movie novelization books written from the Star Wars Universe. It was published back in 1986. The book is a simple tale that takes place between the events of A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. Since...

JVC GR-DVL500 Mini DV Digital Camcorder: Amazing Camcorder/Still Camera

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 16:54:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - This camera is an amazing product. We had one like it, the 300U, but it was having problems playing back video. Don't worry though, the 300U is also a great camera (I have a review of that product too) it's just that my mother made a mistake in our...

Han Solo's Return

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:57:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Hero's Trial is the fourth book in the New Jedi Order Series. It is the first of a two book set called Agents of Chaos. In the last two books, known collectively as Dark Tide, Han Solo has been all but non-existent. Now in Agents of Chaos, he is done...

I Expected More

Fri, 13 Oct 2000 10:50:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Rogue Planet is the first story depicting the tale of Obi-Wan and his new controversial apprentice Anakin Skywalker. This book takes place 2 years after the Phantom Menace. I was expecting so much more from this book. When I read the reviews (not...

X-Wing Series: Book 4.

Wed, 4 Oct 2000 16:52:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - The Bacta War is the fourth book in the X-Wing series. I believe it is the most entertaining. It remains one of my favorite Star Wars books. You should definitely read the first three books in the series before reading this one. I think there are too...

Greatest City In the World

Tue, 26 Sep 2000 16:32:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson -
Review Topic: Overview

I just recently got back from an unforgettable trip to Sydney Australia. I perform adagio for Marguerite's Academy of Dance in Erie, PA. We were one of twenty-three dance groups to be chosen to perform...

Star Wars at its best

Tue, 12 Sep 2000 16:12:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - "Vision of the Future" is the second book of the "Hand of Thrawn" series. The first book of this two part set is "Specter of the Past" which for some reason I can not find anywhere here at Epinions. The books wrap up...

Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy book 3.

Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:52:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - "The Last Command" is the third book in the very entertaining "Thrawn trilogy" by Timothy Zahn. The first two books "Heir to the Empire" and "Dark Force Rising" are essential reading to go on to the third book...

New Republic and Empire Join Forces

Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:03:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Ruin is the third book of what is called the "New Jedi Order." It is the second book of the very exciting series called "Dark Tide" by Micheal A. Stackpole. If you've read any other Star Wars book by Stackpole (x-wing novels, I,...

Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy - Book 2

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:46:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - "Dark Force Rising" is the second book of the Thrawn trilogy which takes place 5 years after Return of the Jedi. The first book is "Heir to the Empire." This is a very entertaining set of books. If your a fan of Star Wars, the...

Best Star Wars Book to Start With

Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:58:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - "Heir to the Empire" is the first book in what is now known as the "Thrawn Trilogy." The trilogy is by far the best story out there. I would highly recommend this series to anyone interested in starting to read Star Wars novels...

Luke's Students Shine

Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:19:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Champions of the Force is the third book of the Jedi Academy trilogy. The first two books, "Jedi Search" and "Dark Apprentice" set up good endings that make the third a must read. All three books of the trilogy are written by Kevin...

Star Wars Ancient History Revealed in this Book

Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:36:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bigjohnson - Dark Apprentice is book two of the Jedi Academy trilogy. If you were like me you couldn't wait to dive into this book after reading book one, Jedi Search. You also weren't able to wait to jump right into book three, Champions of the Force. This...