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Perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Meg Rosoff and Daniel Woodrell, What Beauty There Is is an...
Suspense Coming of age
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Sham in Books
Jan 12, 2018
[Ellen Allen] in [The Sham] leaves you questioning throughout the story what is really going on. None of the characters in this book would be considered 'normal' but some are more malicious than others.
The story begins with Emily having a run in at the local park with some "mean girls", one who is her step Aunt Becky. The four girls have brought a young boy to the park and proceed to torture him. Em wants to stop them but is frozen. Out of nowhere comes Jack to stop the girls. Seems like a clear case of good vs. evil right? Not quite, Jack has his own secrets.
Soon the girls involved in the attack begin disappearing. They whole small town is in a panic. Who is to blame?
[Allen] does a fantastic job of creating a twisting story with an ending that you never see coming.
The story begins with Emily having a run in at the local park with some "mean girls", one who is her step Aunt Becky. The four girls have brought a young boy to the park and proceed to torture him. Em wants to stop them but is frozen. Out of nowhere comes Jack to stop the girls. Seems like a clear case of good vs. evil right? Not quite, Jack has his own secrets.
Soon the girls involved in the attack begin disappearing. They whole small town is in a panic. Who is to blame?
[Allen] does a fantastic job of creating a twisting story with an ending that you never see coming.
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Westworld - Season 1 in TV
Sep 5, 2017
Characters (2 more)
plot
That season finale
Though a remake it is still such a unique concept.
Westworld started off as being just interesting enough for me to keep coming back for more but at the same time I didn't fall in love with it as fast or as hard as a lot of other people did, but by the season finale I was so hooked even though I guessed the major plot twist part way through the season that the thought of waiting for season 2 was heartbreaking.
The concept of the show is such a unique idea and I love how it shows people at their worst when they have free reign of their own stories, there are a lot of plot twist and even though I figured out most of them it really didn't takeaway from the show at all.
The concept of the show is such a unique idea and I love how it shows people at their worst when they have free reign of their own stories, there are a lot of plot twist and even though I figured out most of them it really didn't takeaway from the show at all.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Feb 7, 2019
Better than expected
I was very much expecting this book to be your average by the book predictable thriller, and as it started out, that was exactly how it appeared to be going. However towards the final third, there were some twists I didn't see coming which made this a much better read.
The plot itself was intriguing and entertaining, and I think the whole story was very well written and worked well jumping between different periods in time. It was different to read a book from the point of view of a very unreliable narrator and a character who wasn't entirely likeable. It's not without its flaws - the final ending was a bit like overkill - but overall it was a surprisingly good and absorbing read. Makes a change for me to read something and not be able to predict the ending, which was very refreshing.
The plot itself was intriguing and entertaining, and I think the whole story was very well written and worked well jumping between different periods in time. It was different to read a book from the point of view of a very unreliable narrator and a character who wasn't entirely likeable. It's not without its flaws - the final ending was a bit like overkill - but overall it was a surprisingly good and absorbing read. Makes a change for me to read something and not be able to predict the ending, which was very refreshing.
Stephen (210 KP) rated The Young Offenders (2016) in Movies
Mar 16, 2019
I’d looked at this movie on Netflix and thought, “Hmmm, this might be okay to watch one day.” Well that one day finally arrived and I sat down to watch this, not expecting too much from it.
However, it turned out to be a real gem; the characters were all so loveable, the story was fantastic, and the film itself was packed with genius comedy moments. I haven’t laughed so much at a comedy film for ages, but this movie just keeps the comedy coming.
I’m really pleased that a TV series was made based on the movie to keep the antics of the two boys going, and introducing some new characters into the mix works really well.
As will all comedy movies, some of the humour may not appeal to some, but personally I loved every bit of the film from start to finish.
However, it turned out to be a real gem; the characters were all so loveable, the story was fantastic, and the film itself was packed with genius comedy moments. I haven’t laughed so much at a comedy film for ages, but this movie just keeps the comedy coming.
I’m really pleased that a TV series was made based on the movie to keep the antics of the two boys going, and introducing some new characters into the mix works really well.
As will all comedy movies, some of the humour may not appeal to some, but personally I loved every bit of the film from start to finish.
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated Jurassic Park III (2001) in Movies
May 24, 2019
This is where the sequels really start coming off the rails
The third Jurassic Park movie is pretty poor. For multiple reasons.
The main reason has to be the script - it has to be - because the acting talent is not bad by any means.
Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni - all great actors in my opinion.
But it's hard to connect with any of them throughout the run time (I swear I hear her shouting "ERIC" in my sleep sometimes)
A lot (not all) of the practical dinosaurs have been replaced with shoddy CGI, and to top it all off, the movie just ends. Very suddenly! And I can't figure out why... It's a good deal shorter in run time than the first two. Maybe Joe Johnston just got bored.
On a final note, is a velociraptor talking a low point for the franchise? Or hilariously great? You decide (ALAN)
The main reason has to be the script - it has to be - because the acting talent is not bad by any means.
Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni - all great actors in my opinion.
But it's hard to connect with any of them throughout the run time (I swear I hear her shouting "ERIC" in my sleep sometimes)
A lot (not all) of the practical dinosaurs have been replaced with shoddy CGI, and to top it all off, the movie just ends. Very suddenly! And I can't figure out why... It's a good deal shorter in run time than the first two. Maybe Joe Johnston just got bored.
On a final note, is a velociraptor talking a low point for the franchise? Or hilariously great? You decide (ALAN)
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Mar 8, 2018
Good but nothing special
Watching this film, I can see why it was Oscar nominated as it is your typical Oscars film. It reminded me a little of Manchester By The Sea, just with less of a storyline.
This is basically a coming of age drama, but sadly there isn't much that happens in it. Don't get me wrong, it's a fairly entertaining and watchable film. And watching a part of someone's life is interesting, to the point where I wish the film could have perhaps gone on a little longer. The problem is, you come out of this film feeling a little indifferent. The acting was good and the storyline interesting, but I came away thinking I wouldn't have any interest in seeing it again or recommending to anyone. Saoirse Ronan gives a very good performance though and I think she has a very good career ahead of her.
This is basically a coming of age drama, but sadly there isn't much that happens in it. Don't get me wrong, it's a fairly entertaining and watchable film. And watching a part of someone's life is interesting, to the point where I wish the film could have perhaps gone on a little longer. The problem is, you come out of this film feeling a little indifferent. The acting was good and the storyline interesting, but I came away thinking I wouldn't have any interest in seeing it again or recommending to anyone. Saoirse Ronan gives a very good performance though and I think she has a very good career ahead of her.
Lindsay (1717 KP) rated Be Still My Soul (The Cadence of Grace, #1) in Books
Feb 15, 2018
I enjoyed this book to point I could not put it down. I can tell you I had some bad feeling for Lonnie along with Gideon. Lonnie thinks that Gideon is a lot like her father in terms with the whiskey and believe it or not she doe not learn to listen to Gideon in terms if he was telling the true about him coming home when he went off to pay a debt.
Gideon was somewhat like Lonnie father in terms with whiskey but doe change for the family he is got. Can he really change for the love of Lonnie or does he move on.
Find out by picking this book up and reading it. The Author put some really good issues in the book and Can Lonnie learn to trust or does her mistake ruin it for her and her son.
Gideon was somewhat like Lonnie father in terms with whiskey but doe change for the family he is got. Can he really change for the love of Lonnie or does he move on.
Find out by picking this book up and reading it. The Author put some really good issues in the book and Can Lonnie learn to trust or does her mistake ruin it for her and her son.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Get Out (2017) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
Like "Black Mirror" does "Cocoon"
This film sees Chris visiting his girlfriend's parents for the first time, on what turns out to be their annual get-together with friends and neighbours. Chris is somewhat taken aback by everyone's positive, curious reaction to his African-American heritage and becomes increasingly unnerved by the odd behaviour of the family's black servants.
I have to admit, I saw the twist coming from very early on but this didn't ruin the journey for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the creepy atmosphere building throughout the film and Chris' increasingly awkward interactions with his few fellow people of colour at the party.
This is not a normal horror film, except for the final half hour, instead it is an intense psychological thriller with the added social awkwardness around people's inherent racism and need to talk/not talk about it.
An excellent film with a brilliant cast.
I have to admit, I saw the twist coming from very early on but this didn't ruin the journey for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the creepy atmosphere building throughout the film and Chris' increasingly awkward interactions with his few fellow people of colour at the party.
This is not a normal horror film, except for the final half hour, instead it is an intense psychological thriller with the added social awkwardness around people's inherent racism and need to talk/not talk about it.
An excellent film with a brilliant cast.
book sparrow (239 KP) rated Pretty Lost Dolls (Pretty Little Dolls #2) in Books
Dec 15, 2019
omfg this book was so explosive from beginning to end.
i fell more in love with jade and dillon (didn't think that was possible)
i fell more in hate with macy and benny (if that's possible)
im usually a person who can predict what is going to happen in a book and i speed read but this ......i mean ...... the evil and gore i just did not see some parts coming .
i really don't know what to say without spoiling this book.
lets just say the anger and hate i felt while reading this book was raw and real but at the same time the happiness and glimmers of hope were amazing this book had me gripped all the way through and hooked like an addict also think i literally was shouting out loud at this book .....eeeek i love it now on to the next x
i fell more in love with jade and dillon (didn't think that was possible)
i fell more in hate with macy and benny (if that's possible)
im usually a person who can predict what is going to happen in a book and i speed read but this ......i mean ...... the evil and gore i just did not see some parts coming .
i really don't know what to say without spoiling this book.
lets just say the anger and hate i felt while reading this book was raw and real but at the same time the happiness and glimmers of hope were amazing this book had me gripped all the way through and hooked like an addict also think i literally was shouting out loud at this book .....eeeek i love it now on to the next x