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The Author and Me
The Author and Me
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6.0 (1 Ratings)
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In an attempt to prove that characters are not necessarily the mouthpieces of their authors, Eric Chevillard takes us on a highly controversial journey, where the lines of reality and fiction are constantly blurred. Read my review of this unusual novel here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/03/cauliflower-gratin-vs-trout-amandine/
  
The Living
The Living
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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This mostly low-key thriller caught my eye because it takes place in today's peaceful Ireland where the country's past gets dredged up through an unlikely employee of a book publisher. You can read my revised review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/10/09/that-which-was-gone-for-those-that-remain/
  
Divinity: Original Sin II
Divinity: Original Sin II
2017 | Role-Playing
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the greatest PC RPGs of all time, and Larian’s continued dedication to creating incredible freeform adventures inspired by tabletop lineage is inspiring and commendable.
  
The Breakdown
The Breakdown
B.A. Paris | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.0 (16 Ratings)
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The Breakdown felt like something a little different; something that stands out in the genre. It really gripped me, leaving me completely absorbed in the story and not wanting it to end! A definite recommendation
Critic- Snazzy Books
Original Score: 5 out of 5

Read Review: https://snazzybooks.com/2017/02/09/the-breakdown-review/
  
The Heart Goes Last
The Heart Goes Last
Margaret Atwood | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.5 (4 Ratings)
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Charmaine and Stan are sick and tired of being homeless, unemployed and hungry. So much so, that they're willing to sign their whole lives away for jobs and a home, but at what price? Read my review of Margaret Atwood's latest speculative fiction book here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/09/19/positron-not-positive/
  
Ostrich
Ostrich
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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One teenage boy, one brain tumor, and many strange things happening since his surgery - that's what Alex's life is like right now. In this very funny but uniquely bittersweet novel we see the world through his eyes. Read my review of this book here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/09/06/a-life-in-the-day/
  
When we Were Young and Brave
When we Were Young and Brave
Hazel Gaynor | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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The Bird in the Bamboo Cage
4.5/5 Stars! I knew nothing about the Japanese occupation of China during WWII, but this historical, women's, fiction novel really helped fill in that gap. Take a look at my #bookreview on my blog here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/10/09/the-bird-in-the-bamboo-cage/
  
Southern Blood  by Gregg Allman
Southern Blood by Gregg Allman
2017 | Blues, Soul
It’s not often anyone has the (albeit heartbreaking) luxury of being able to map out their own memorial, and Allman leaves us with his head held high and a record of rare beauty.
Critic- Terry Staunton
Original Score: 4 out of 5

Read Review: http://teamrock.com/review/2017-09-06/gregg-allman-southern-blood-album-review
  
Lemon  (2017)
Lemon (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama
Although guaranteed to split critics and viewers alike, nobody can argue that Bravo and Gelman haven’t put their all into this absurdist, existential farce. The question remains: Will Lemon make or break that all-important first date comedy connection?
Critic- Marc Savlov
Original Score: 2.5 out of 5

Read Review: https://www.austinchronicle.com/calendar/film/2017-09-15/lemon/
  
Battle of the Sexes (2016)
Battle of the Sexes (2016)
2016 | Biography, Comedy, Sport
Battle of the Sexes breaks little new ground as either a sports film or a lesbian romance, but it’s lively, funny, and, if you’re unlucky enough to be a feminist in 2017, vicariously wish-fulfilling.
Critic- Dana Stevens
Original Score: 7 out of 10

Read Review: https://slate.com/arts/2017/09/battle-of-the-sexes-starring-emma-stone-reviewed.html