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Anna Calvi recommended The Doors (1991) in Movies (curated)

 
The Doors (1991)
The Doors (1991)
1991 | Biography, Drama, Music

"I remember watching this, stoned, while at university, and I think you kind of have to be stoned to watch it, because it’s so psychedelic and weird. I’ve always had a fascination with Jim Morrison and regularly I ask myself: “What would a female Jim Morrison do in this moment?”, because I like his commitment to the moment as a performer, and his shameless expression of his sexuality, which, as a woman, I think is a nice thing to exploit. I don’t know how I would feel watching this film now, not being stoned, but at the time it seemed like a really romantic portrayal of a poetic artist."

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This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor
Adam Kay | 2017 | Biography
10
9.0 (44 Ratings)
Book Rating
MUST READ
After I graduated this summer I was reading just about anything I could due to all my free time and I saw sooooo many people recommending this book so although it’s not what I would normally read I gave it a go. I am SO glad I did, I read it within a couple of hours and I would argue it is my favourite book of the summer! It is incredibly eye opening. As a law graduate I like to think I am relatively clued up about society and although I knew that the medical profession gets no where near the credit they deserve I couldn’t believe how much they are put through! Adam Kay writes such a powerful piece while still being witty and engaging, you almost forget it is a true story! I fully support his message and as soon as I put the book down I was telling everyone I could about it! I would urge everyone to read this book! As a side note (and probably completely irrelevant) I couldn’t believe it when I saw an acknowledgement to one of my closest friends at the end of the book, it’s such a small world!
  
This book was so poorly edited that I had a hard time following the plot. Until a revised copy is released I do not recommend reading it and I suggest no one buys a book of this quality.
  
Playing for Keeps (Love Goals #1)
Playing for Keeps (Love Goals #1)
Kristian Parker | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
the football talk is kept to a minimum!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

OK, here's the thing. I am not, in any way, shape or form, a football fan. I have to know about football for work, but that's all. I do not watch, or follow any teams. So I approached this book with caution. I've read other books by Parker and I loved them, so I gave it a go.

I am pleased to say, the football talk was kept to a minimum!

But.

I liked this, I cannot love it.

I found the speed of the relationship fast, but there was hardly any soul searching. Given as these two together could cost them both their careers, I expected some deep internal monologues and I don't get them.

I found the emotional connection a little flat, between Udo and Steven. Some of that is a follow on from the previous point, but I just felt a bit let down by that.

The steam level is fairly low, but that's not a bad thing. I liked that.

That said!

I did finish it, and there are some interesting side characters, who I hope will get a story. I will try another in this series to see who comes next!

3 good stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
AR
6
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I reviewed this one before I joined GoodReads, so it's <a href="http://technomom.com/2008/06/02/review-a-rush-of-wings-by-adrian-phoenix/">here</a>;.
  
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
2000 | Action, Animation, Comedy
8
8.1 (14 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I love "The Road to El Dorado." I know that there are a lot of people who think that the plot is too predictable and that the characters don't feel fleshed out, but I honestly think that it's a really fun adventure movie with a lot of heart. And it has a lot of fun moments. So I appreciate this film and I will love it forever.
  
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Christine and the Queens recommended Berlin by Lou Reed in Music (curated)

 
Berlin by Lou Reed
Berlin by Lou Reed
1973 | Rock
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"It's not just an album to me; it's like a movie. It's a whole story—there's cruel, tragic storytelling. I listened to it for the first time in Berlin. Sometimes when I travel, I like to find things that relate to where I am. So I listened to this, and for the whole afternoon, I was like, Oh man. How am I going to leave the apartment? Something changed after I listened to this album. I love Lou Reed, because his voice sounds like your inner conscience. When I read a book, it's Lou Reed's voice narrating it. It's very intimate. I can't really listen to this album casually. It's like going to a museum and seeing a painting that really means something to you—a sacred moment. I don't have many albums that do that for me."

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TW
The Weight of a Soul
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fascinating book that starts off very slowly.

I really loved Lena as a character and her strength.

I really how there's a sequel!
  
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Autumn (430 KP) rated Wicked in Books

Nov 8, 2017  
Wicked
Wicked
Gregory Maguire | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.4 (35 Ratings)
Book Rating
I bought this book thinking I would like it because I liked Maguire’s After Alice and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. However, I have tried to read it 3 times without being able to finish it. I love a good tale about how a villain became a villain, but I can’t seem to get into this one. Every time I’ve tried to read it I find myself thinking about other things and bored. So, for now it’s a did not finish.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) Nov 9, 2017

I loved it but totally agree it is quite hard to get into with quite a slow pace.

I don't think I ever really listened to a rap song by Ice-T. I really enjoy him on Law & Order: SVU and I like his reality show with his wife. So I thought I would give the book a listen. I learned a lot of interesting things about him and made me like him a little more. If you have followed Ice-T, you probably know all this stuff, but it was interesting for me to find out about his background.