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I enjoyed Rebecca Reid’s compelling debut novel Perfect Liars.

Perfect Liars is a thoroughly satisfying character driven psychological thriller. It’s cleverly plotted and clear from the beginning, despite being paced on the slow side, that it is a compelling tale.

The characters are somewhat unlikeable in that they are typical stereotypical pretentious, entitled, self-centered women. The story is told using a dual timeline, past and present. Whilst they display a close friendship to the world it is deeply flawed.

There are certain parts of the storyline that I felt were a little too unbelievable and that is why this does not get a full five stars from me.

A fantastic debut by Rebecca Reid and I very much look forward to whatever she comes up with next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this novel at this time. 
  
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country (1991)
1991 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Interesting parallels to the Cold War (3 more)
Compelling mystery
A satisfying send-off for the TOS Crew
Ends the Federation conflict with the Klingons with peace rather than war
The Rura Penthe scenes kind of drag (0 more)
Ends the TOS movies on a high note.
Nicholas Meyer is brought back for the final film with Kirk and co. and like with "Khan" he brings the best out of the franchise.
  
Peaky Blinders  - Season 1
Peaky Blinders - Season 1
2013 | Drama
Brutal, thrilling, gripping drama based on the 'Peaky Blinders' who were a gang, using razor blades sewn into the peaks of their caps, specifically to slash any body who crossed them. (2 more)
Great attention to detail, brilliant sets and the quality of the acting is of the highest standard.
The direction of this series, has been done to create a totally compelling series.
British gangster drama set in the early 20th century.
  
When Aaron is asked to clear a young man with Asperger Syndrome, he can't say no. The police do have a pretty compelling case, can Aaron prove he is innocent? The sub-plots threaten to take over at times, but the humor and characters kept me quickly turning pages.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-as-dog-is-my-witness-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Roots in TV

Mar 17, 2018  
Roots
Roots
1977 | Biography, Drama, History, War
The modern standard for a TV mini-series. The original Roots was compelling in every way.

The acting and production values were first rate, but the story is what kept you engaged and coming back for more.


The brutality and inhumanity of slavery will never be repeated at this level and all of us should learn the lessons of treating each other with respect and dignity.