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"I was not prepared for the journey this compelling novel took me on. Or so I thought. I knew nothing of the lives of Puerto Rican immigrants to the United States, and certainly very little of the lives of the children. This book changed that. It is a book of such power that it is as if a completely new layer of the American experience has been exposed to our view. And like many a great work of fiction, not one line is wasted and every single word rings true."

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated No Such Thing in Books

Jan 11, 2021

The author has a way of writing sci-fi romances that makes me WANT to read them, especially considering sci-fi isn't one of my favourite genre's. She writes such compelling stories of characters that you grow to like and care about.

That aside the storylines are pretty interesting too. This one spanned 15 years, although it missed out the middle bit; we got the 17 and 19 year old ones and the 32 and 34 year old ones. Sweet, first love to hot, still first loves.

Another great story from the author.

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Passengers in Books

Sep 15, 2019

The Passengers

John Marrs | 2019 | Contemporary, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller

9.3

(7 Ratings)

Book Rating

This novel is in every way original, thrilling and compelling. The issues of morality, ethics, politics and self-interest come across clearly and are thought about long after the book has been read. The fact that this novel can accomplish all that while delivering a truly interesting and plausible concept in a page turner is nothing short of genius. While the character development may be a little one dimensional and the writing stilted and trite at times the plot propels this story forward much like an uncontrollable self-driving car.

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Peter G. (247 KP) rated Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) in Movies

Sep 18, 2019

Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

2018 | Biography, Drama, Music

8.5

(155 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Although I'm not really into music biopics and never been a fan of Queen, I found this one strangely compelling.
Rami Malek is amazing as the lead and proves he has the acting chops to carry off bigger movies with meatier roles and will shortly be seen in the new bond movie.
Overall it's a quick skim over Mercury's life that manages to avoid most of the partying and more controversial side of his life to provide a more accessible view on such an interesting and flamboyant singer.