Epinions Recent Reviews for jonathanwade

Very Engrossing Game

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:06:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I'll admit it. Ever since I saw Star Wars, I've been a jedi-wannabe. I was one of those people who waited in line to see The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. I haven't much followed the Star Wars storyline since, but I did...

A Breath of Fresh Air

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:31:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I've always enjoyed getting out and mowing my lawn. It was always a chance for me to commune with n...

A Wonderful Collection

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:16:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Norton is known in the academic world as a press that excels in its choice and presentation of literature in anthologies. This edition attempts to give readers an exposure to the great literature of the world in one edition. This is, of course, an...

Rhapsody in Puppetland

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 23:58:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I checked out this video from our local library, and we have checked it out again and again because my 19 month old boy (who won't sit still and watch most videos) is enraptured with this one.

Let me describe it. It is a tape with classical...

A Great Little Machine

Sat, 6 Jul 2002 18:39:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Frankly I've never been very interested in using a washing machine. Recently, however, I've been paying a lot more attention to our washing machine because we bought this little Kenmore front loader. Wow!

Let me tell you first what I like...

Paradise North of Atlanta

Thu, 31 May 2001 15:38:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - My wife and I are great fans of European ambiance. We met in Europe amid the palaces and the elegance of the old world.

When our 5th anniversary came around, I started looking for a place that I could take her which would be romantic,...

Fallen but Still in the Game

Thu, 31 May 2001 15:18:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Star Trek Deep Space 9: The Fallen is a rather interesting Star Trek game built upon the Unreal engine. The play is, for the most part smooth, and engaging, with realistic lighting, weapons sound, and a subtle and authentic soundtrack.

The...

The Devil's Lure

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 12:19:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I have been a fan of role-playing games since the time of Gemstone (Apple II). I enjoy a compelling story with a richly developed history, an easy to learn interface, and variation in game play -- Diablo II has all of these things.

I played...

Unflappable (un-tearable) story

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 16:21:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - One of the best recommendations to me for children's books is how much they love a book over a long period of time. My daughter is one of those "again, again" children about many books, but Goodnight Moon has been one of her favorites...

Why Can't We Imagine a Human Future in Space?

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:36:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Mission to Mars has some positive things going for it: some good acting, wonderful special effects, and, most of all, a theme that is important and interesting to humanity: the exploration (and hope for settling) beyond our dear globe.

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I Wish I Could Get My My Money Back

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:08:39 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I admit it. I'm cheap and I love first-person shooters. I bought Blood 2 because I was in the mood for something macabre, gothic and stirring. I'm a big fan of the arcade hit House of the Dead and the cover art on Blood 2 made it look like it would be...

A Hint of the Transcendent

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:52:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I'm a fan of Broadway and London Musicals and have seen roughly twenty or so shows in both places at different times in my life. Every time I visit London or New York, I make a serious effort to see Les Miserables. It is, in my opinion, the finest...

Epinions.com: An Open Forum?

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:08:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I love epinions. It is a wonderful way to get the opinions of real people about products, services, and media. In general, I have found the opinions of others to be helpful in making purchasing and viewing choices.

I also enjoy the idea of...

There's Somethng in the Way They Move

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 19:18:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Admit it. It's fashionable to hate the Teletubbies. So many people jump on them because they are so juvenile -- because the show is so boring for adults to watch -- and because its just a little silly.

I'm a father of a 2-year-old and she...

Great For Small Jobs

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:12:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I love my Mantis. I bought it used -- ten years old and put a new carburetor on it and it goes like crazy. It is, frankly, the perfect tool for a person who is wanting to dig up the hard-packed junk that contractors use to fill in the yards of...

iWon: iWon -- Did I?

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:36:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - O.K. the promise of $10,000,000 or even $1,000,000 or even $10,000 is alluring, but is it worth the hassle?

Iwon has been advertising heavily, and I'll admit that I've logged on and gotten my entries like a good little member almost every day...

A Good, but Rather Long, Introduction to the Gothic Novel

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:49:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe is one of those books that literate people should read -- at least in an abridged version.

In a nutshell, it is the story of Emily a young French woman who is orphaned under circumstances that leave...

An Attempt at a Rational Critique of Babywise

Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:30:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - If you are reading the comments on this page you will have discovered that Ezzo's rather controversial methods tend to elicit either great praise or great scorn.

The central element of Ezzo's book is the idea that the parents should direct the...

Pretty fun show, Especially For ST Original Series Fans

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 02:21:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - Galaxy Quest is, quite frankly, a blast.

I went with a group of young parents who are all closet Star Trek fans deep in the heart of Alabama. None of us are quite convention going Trekker (Trekkies, whatever), but we enjoy the legacy of...

A Manipulative Book About a Dysfunctional Relationship

Wed, 12 Jan 2000 17:24:29 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I know I'm going to step on some toes here, but this book is one of the most offensive gifts that we received when we had a baby.

Don't get me wrong, I like books. I even like sappy books sometimes. I'm a Frank Capra fan. But this book...

A Thoughtful Ride

Tue, 11 Jan 2000 20:07:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I like British Airways. I've flown from Texas to London on numerous occasions and have only felt crowded once.

Generally, the service is kind and even a bit extravagant by American standards. (i.e. The last time I flew they didn't make you...

Yahoo! Mail: Adequate for Most Purposes

Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:26:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I've got a Yahoo mail account that I use regularly as my "I don't quite trust you with my main e-mail account" account. It has, so far, been adequate for my needs.

It is user friendly -- so user friendly that I've used it to whet...

Watch Out for the Transmission

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:54:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I agree with the great number of writers in this category who love their 626. We bought ours new in 1995 and have really enjoyed it in many ways: We got more car for the money than we would have with any other import, it is snazzy looking, and has a...

What Does She Want To Watch

Thu, 6 Jan 2000 19:58:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - I'm one of those fathers who had to be convinced that a television program should have anything to do with the life of my precious daughter. I could envision her little brain shriveling up because of hours of video stimulation. I'd almost decided to...

An Interesting Journey

Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:37:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jonathanwade - 'Tis is really the second half of Angela's Ashes. It is more difficult to praise because it seems to be a dénouement of the earlier book.

Don't get me wrong. I really liked 'Tis. McCourt continues to write in a style that is down-to-earth...