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The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
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7.6 (173 Ratings)
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Took me out of my comfort zone
As an ardent crime-fiction reader, I was surprised how much I loved this psychological thriller. I read it with a friend and we were gripped with the characters. Although it was a bit confusing at the start, after a few chapters it became a plausible read. Definitely took me away from my reading-comfort-zone. I even enjoyed the film....though that should definitely be viewed after reading the book.
  
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Games
I liked it, but I didn't love it.
I had had the original Animal Crossing game once upon a time, and vaguely remembered liking it, so I decided to give this one a try. Pocket Camp was fun for a while, but very swiftly settled into monotonous and just couldn't keep my attention. There's only so far cute characters and arranging your campsite can carry you before you start needing a little bit of something else going on.
  
Hunt the Dawn (Fatal Dreams, #2)
Hunt the Dawn (Fatal Dreams, #2)
Abbie Roads | 2016 | Paranormal, Romance, Thriller
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Wow
I loved it
Couldn't put it down.
This is the second book in the fatal dreams series and although you can read it as a standalone I would recommend reading the first one, race the darkness.
I enjoyed the way Abbie writes and although this is a romantic paranormal suspense it also has quite a few grisly crime scenes.
I would certainly recommend this book and I'll probably include it in a future monthly book box at www.andrelaxbookboxes.co.uk
  
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Love Lifted Me (Songbird, #3)
Sara Evans | 2012
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really enjoyed this book. For me, the story started off a little slow but by the 5th or so chapter I was hooked and couldn't put it down without reading large chunks of it at a time. The football team added a great aspect to the overall story and I loved how the story ended, even if it meant the Blue Umbrella was put up for sale. So glad I won this book as a first reads winner!
  
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Jan 26, 2019  
Artemis
Artemis
Andy Weir | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
7.6 (35 Ratings)
Book Rating
Unusual plot (1 more)
Female lead
Another great read from Andy Weir
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I loved Andy Weirs first book and when I saw this one I purchased straight away.
Set on a colony on the moon. The book follows the story of a unusual heroin who starts off trying to do something illegal for a client but ends up saving the whole colony.
A book that I couldn't put down. Cannot wait to see what he comes up with next.
  
Above and Below
Above and Below
2015 | Adventure, Book, City Building, Economic, Exploration
Amazing story (1 more)
Art
Wonderful high fantasy rpg
I love this game. It has a wonderfully out there fantasy story line akin to a Miyazaki film and I love the options for winning (harvesting above, exploring below or a mix of the two). I kind of wish it allowed you to go play beyond the allotted rounds. Overall if you're looking for a great, beautiful fantasy game that is surprisingly non violent I would recommend this one.
  
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Have I ever mentioned I hate <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> with a burning passion and thought it was boring as fuck in high school? (Or maybe it was the paper and assignments that came with it...
  
The Emporer’s New Groove (2000)
The Emporer’s New Groove (2000)
2000 | Animation, Family
10
7.1 (45 Ratings)
Movie Rating
The whole thing (0 more)
I cant count how many times I watched this!
Contains spoilers, click to show
This was truly a work of art. Between the fact it's a childrens movie, and how much they put in it. It's one you just have to buy. I mean if you think about it, it all started with a revenge murder plot! And ends with a cat and happy family. I think we can all agree the lever part is all of our favoritesa though.
  
La Dolce Vita  (1960)
La Dolce Vita (1960)
1960 | Comedy, Drama

"I saw this film when it first came out in the very early ’60s. It’s a chronicle of a decadent society full of Fellini’s incredibly inventive and imaginative imagery. It’s the story of a Roman journalist struggling between producing something meaningful in his life and drifting along a path of total emptiness. I was very young when I saw the film. I was completely inspired by the combination of such beautiful photography and the sad and powerful story."

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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
1968 | Classics, Sci-Fi

"What would be my number four? I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten that far in my categorizing of films. Maybe 2001 by Stanley Kubrick. It’s a film I saw early on with my father that had a really profound effect on me. That movie, I think, is pretty amazing filmmaking. And to see it at a young age — I remember going with my dad to watch it. It was a very, very profound film to watch."

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