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Joe Goodhart (27 KP) rated Sherlock Holmes and the Shadwell Shadows (The Cthulhu Casebooks, #1) in Books

Nov 30, 2020

I finished reading the book today, or perhaps I should say I skimmed the last 18% or so!

I found the book up until then to be a favorable Holmes-Lovecraft mashup. Lovegrove's characterizations felt spot on, especially his [Spoiler Alert] Moriarty. I was especially taken with his reworking of Holmes and Watson's first meeting.

However, as I alluded to in the beginning of my review, as I coasted into the last 18% of it on my Kindle Fire, I found myself beginning to feel sleepy, my eyelids slowly easing their way down. It was at that point that I found myself skimming to get myself to the end.

The ending did not feel as strong as the book started. It felt like it went on too long. By the last page, I was just, "Whew! Glad that's over!". I will most likely check out the other two books in THE CTHULHU CASEBOOKS trilogy, but no rush on that.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Picture You Dead (Roy Grace #18) in Books

Oct 2, 2022

I can't believe I'm saying this but ... this is the first book by Peter James I have read!!! I know, where have I been all this time given that this is book 18 ... living under a rock obviously!!! Although this is book 18, I think it worked well as a standalone; there is obviously character development and back stories that I've missed but it didn't detract too much from the story as a whole.

The story delves into the world of art dealing and centres around the potential discovery of an extremely rare and sought after painting which, if genuine, is worth a fortune. The plot involves a cold case, murder, forgery, burglary and the Antiques Roadshow!

With all manner of twists and turns, this is a highly entertaining story with great characters and I must give a thank you to Pan Macmillan, Macmillan and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of Picture You Dead.

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Alice (117 KP) rated Muse of Nightmares in Books

Mar 3, 2021

Muse of Nightmares

Laini Taylor | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

10

9.5

(4 Ratings)

Book Rating

OH BOYYYYY - I haven't got the words for this, how does one person's brain come up with this. This book has been sitting on my shelf ever since I read Strange 18 months ago and always kept putting it off because the sheer size of it terrified me (it still does) but I just can't fathom how incredible this duology is I just wanted to savour every last word. WHAT A MASTERPIECE

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Story of Arthur Truluv in Books

Oct 5, 2020

When an aging widower visiting the grave of his wife, meets a troubled teenager trying to escape school, they both seem to recognize something similar to themselves inside each other. That’s how the unusual relationship begins between Maddy and Arthur, which soon expands to include Arthur’s somewhat eccentric and also aging neighbor, Lucille. You can read more about this heartwarming book in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/11/18/hybrid-of-a-family/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Where the Wild Things Are in Books

Oct 7, 2020

When Maurice Sendak passed away, I thought it would be only appropriate to review what arguably, is his best children's book. "Where the Wild Things Are" captured the hearts of so many people - both young and old. It is so much loved that they had to make a movie out of it (unfortunately). You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/07/18/wild-and-crazy-love-for-children/

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Jeremy King (346 KP) created a post

Sep 27, 2019

Well just getting things ready for the Film Festival I am part of. The film Festival is for short films, 15mins or less. We have submissions from around the world. Over 36hours worth of submissions to view and turn that 36+ hours in to 2 hours. I seen some great works of art and some i ask my self why. The catagories are:
International
Canadian
Canadian film studdents
Canadian youth (under 18)

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Christine A. (965 KP) rated Broken in Books

Feb 20, 2019

Broken

Betsy Reavley | 2019 | Thriller

10

10.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

Suitable for over 18’s only. It contains graphic scenes some readers may find disturbing.

I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

The blurb on the cover of Broken by Betsy Reavley says "the most disturbing book you will read this year". I tend to be sceptical when a book has a claim that it is the best book ever or something similar printed on its cover. However, "the most disturbing book you will read this year" is probably an understatement. It is probably the most disturbing book I have read this decade.

In chapter 19, one of the characters says, "I felt like the driver who stops to look at a fatal accident on the motorway". That is a great description on how I felt reading this book. It was like an accident that I just could not look away from.

The author grabs your attention and makes you feel the story. You can hear what Annabel hears. You can feel what Annabel feels. It is a well written story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

It is NOT for the weak of heart and is recommended for people over the age of 18. It contains graphic scenes and intense acts of violence. Do not take this warning lightly.

The only word I keep repeating is ""wow".

Review published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 2/18/19.

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Literally.Laura (1763 KP) rated YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream in Apps

Aug 1, 2018

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream

Entertainment, Photo & Video

7

8.3

(138 Ratings)

App Rating

Frequently used

YouTube gets used frequently enough in my house that my 18 month old recognizes the icon ? My husband likes to watch gaming video and a few farmers that keep video blogs. My son loves the music videos and shorts you can find from Sesame Street.
While I understand that a free app is free because of commercials, I wish they would STOP with the commercials that are actually 45 minute DIY shows and whatnot.

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Angel Olsen recommended The Book of Illusions in Books (curated)

The Book of Illusions

Paul Auster | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry, Film & TV, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences

(0 Ratings)

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"He becomes obsessed with some Charlie Chaplin character that disappears in the 1930s, and then he gets a strange letter in the mail, and his life changes. I tried to get more people to read it. The first time I read it, I was like 18 or 19, and I loved it. I really like Paul Auster. He’s hit or miss, but I love his books. I read them even if they are shit and they go nowhere."

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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Sep 28, 2017

Eimear McBride, who won the Baileys prize in 2014 for a first novel which had struggled to find a publisher, won Britain’s oldest literary award, the James Tait Black prize, for her second, The Lesser Bohemians.

McBride’s The Lesser Bohemians, in which an 18-year-old Irish girl comes to London and falls for an older actor, was described by judges as “an extraordinary rendering of a young woman’s consciousness as she eagerly embarks on a new life in London”.

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James Tait Black Memorial Prizes

Established in 1919, The James Tait Black Prizes are Britain's oldest literary awards. There are two book prizes, one for fiction and one for biography.