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Lucy (8 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps

Jan 23, 2019 (Updated Jan 23, 2019)  
Goodreads: Book Reviews
Goodreads: Book Reviews
Book, Social Networking
9
8.8 (453 Ratings)
App Rating
I have used the Goodreads app for years and it is a great way to keep track of how many books you've read and which books you want to read. It has the yearly reading goal which you can set the amount of books you want to read in the year and try to reach your target. You can also have friends on there a bit like how you do on Facebook and everyone reviews/rates books they've read. This is good for knowing the best rated books as everyone can read the reviews. They often also do giveaways which is a bonus, I won a book on there a couple years ago that is now one of my favourites, however the giveaways can only be found on the website not the app.
  
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The writing is conversational and witty, welcoming the reader right in (2 more)
The story flows really well to the point where it never seems like a good place to stop
It takes on anxiety, social awkwardness and modern family structures without breaking stride
It finished - always with a good book, you are sad when it's done (0 more)
Well written, funny and welcoming. Couldn't put it down.
Nina Hill is anxious, a control freak, competitive, smart and completely socially awkward. And you'll love her.

The story takes you briefly through her life growing up and gradually offers explanation for each of the character traits as her present story evolves.

I love that there are a couple of threads to the story and not just the love interest part.

Completely engaging and unputdownable.
  
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
2006 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
7
7.2 (24 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I had avoided this film up until now being put off by the awful title and hearing about Ben Kingsley's insistence of being called Sir on the poster and the credits. Stylistically it's a bit of a poor mans 'Lock Stock' but its not actually a bad film at all. A tale of mistaken identity , revenge and multiple double crossings it's quite compelling storytelling (if a tad convoluted at times) and I liked how it all came together and even explained the awful title. The cast all put in good performances but barring Lucy Liu's bubbly character are a thoroughly unlikable group of assorted villains and scum bags. All in all not sure if I would come back and re watch it but its certainly worth a couple of hours of your time.
  
Catfish (2010)
Catfish (2010)
2010 | Documentary
This documentary is one of my favorites. It's really hard to watch at some points, not because it's bad, but just because it's cringy and uncomfortable. It's surprising to me that people still catfish to this day, but I guess it works out for Nev because he made an 8 season show about it.

I wish they would make an addendum or something to see what their relationship is like now. It's been 10 years since the film came out and 12 since it all actually happened. Nev is married and has two kids now. He said, a couple of years after the film came out, that Angela is still a big part of his life, but that was 8 years ago. I wonder where they are now.