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David McK (3854 KP) rated Dr. No (1962) in Movies

Apr 30, 2023  
Dr. No (1962)
Dr. No (1962)
1962 | Action, Classics, Mystery
7
7.5 (15 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Bond. James Bond.
The first James Bond movie, based on the 6th Bond book, and starring who is for many, arguably, the best Bond of all in Sean Connery.

Now over 60 years old (at the time I’m writing this), it’s noticeable how ‘fully formed’ the tropes of the series are here right out of the gate: the flirting between Bond and Moneypenny, the mutual respect between Bond and M, the exotic locales, the girls (for better or worse), the secret bases, the villains with a penchant for explaining their dastardly plans before letting Bond escape …

There is, however, also a reason that a later incarnation of M (Judi Dench) would call Bond something along the lines of “a dinosaur. A misogynistic relic from the Cold War …” which is also on full display here!

I suppose it was the 60s, though …
  
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Lindsay (1812 KP) rated Blossom Street Brides (Blossom Street #10) in Books

Feb 8, 2018  
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Blossom Street Brides (Blossom Street #10)
Debbie Macomber | 2014
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The book is based on three brides mostly. The lives of Lauren and Bethannie and her relationship. Lydia with her husband but also dealing with her adopted daughter Casey. Lydia worries about her daughter relationship with her grandmother. Lydia also worries about Casey dreams as well. Bethannie has to deal with her ex husband and his things that he does between Bethannie and Max. Lauren has to deal with he long time boyfriend and her new boyfriend. I wonder how it all works out. You would need to read it to find out. When I read this kinda book I feel like I am apart of the families. There are times I want to yell at them as well.
  
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Ari Augustine (10 KP) rated Rust & Stardust in Books

May 4, 2020  
Rust & Stardust
Rust & Stardust
T. Greenwood | 2018 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.8 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Rust & Stardust is based on the real-life kidnapping of 11-year-old Sally Horner in 1948. Desperate to appease her friends, Horner is pressured into stealing a notebook from a local shop. At this time, she has no idea she's being watched by Frank LaSalle, who abducts her after pretending to be an FBI agent.

This story is disturbing, heart-breaking, and such a mind-blowing historical novel. It really is the kind of book parents should NOT read because it's likely to send them over the edge (or maybe make them more vigilant? who knows.) Though it was not a happy book, I still enjoyed it's historical side and would definitely recommend to my friends.