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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81 in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This truly delightful tale investigates friendship and loneliness from the humorous perspective of an 81-year-old man, recuperating from his accident with a milk float. Read my revised review of this lovely novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/06/09/the-12-days-of-kelly-christmas/
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Enough Said (2013) in Movies
Oct 5, 2017
Feisty, funny, fizzy and deeply wise, “Enough Said” sparkles within and without, just like the rare gem that it is.
Critic- Ann Hornaday
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/enough-said-movie-review/2013/09/25/f4f61c00-221e-11e3-a358-1144dee636dd_story.html?utm_term=.81deb87fd09a
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/enough-said-movie-review/2013/09/25/f4f61c00-221e-11e3-a358-1144dee636dd_story.html?utm_term=.81deb87fd09a
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This story of a family for which some plowing up of the surface is required in order to get to the rich, fertile truths beneath is one of my favorites. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/25/plowing-through-the-family-problems/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Things My Son Needs to Know about the World in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Tell me something... Can Backman do ANYTHING wrong? Well, apparently he thinks that his fathering skills aren't up to snuff, but what he does with that is one fantastic read! My #bookreview for this is on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/09/fatherhood-and-its-flaws/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Signed, Mata Hari in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This biographical, historical, women’s fiction novel, is very unique in that it is told almost as a memoir, but with a twist I think makes it special. I hope you’ll check out my #bookreview for this novel, on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/09/06/a-good-ghost/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated White Tiger on Snow Mountain in Books
Oct 7, 2020
In this collection of 13 deeply personal short stories, David Gordon delves into both the absurd and the intense sides of being just what he is, a writer. Read my review of this lovely compilation of short stories here http://drchazan.blogspot.com/2014/09/stories-that-reveal-much-but-say-little.html
Sztokman's extremely compelling study of the growing worldwide phenomenon of the marginalization of women uses Israel as its test case to prove how religious fundamentalism is more insidious than we can imagine. Read my review of this excellent book here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/16/the-masters-of-misogyny/
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Bad Batch (2016) in Movies
May 25, 2017
Waterhouse's performance struggles to convey simple behaviour convincingly - such as thinking about stuff or caring what happens. Amirpour is a talented director with a wonderful eye but her style lacks substance
Critic- John Bleasdale
Original Score: 2 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.cine-vue.com/2016/09/venice-2016-bad-batch-review.html
Original Score: 2 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.cine-vue.com/2016/09/venice-2016-bad-batch-review.html
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Cover Your Eyes (Morgans of Nashville, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Not having read any of Mary Burtons books before [where have I been living!!!!], I didnt know what to expect but the description sounded like something I would enjoy and I did.
Review at <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/a-slow-burner-description-from.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Review at <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/a-slow-burner-description-from.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Freshman Holiday (Freshman Dorm Super) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
11/09/2009
This book sucked eggs. Where's the continuity? It came out after <i>Freshman Fury</i>, but there's no mention of KC witnessing Brooks falling to his death, or Winnie's miscarriage.
It also has some insipid kidnapping plot and Lauren sucking up to her parents. Lame.
<2013> Nice ableism there, Sarah.
This book sucked eggs. Where's the continuity? It came out after <i>Freshman Fury</i>, but there's no mention of KC witnessing Brooks falling to his death, or Winnie's miscarriage.
It also has some insipid kidnapping plot and Lauren sucking up to her parents. Lame.
<2013> Nice ableism there, Sarah.