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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2273 KP) rated Death of Riley (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
New immigrant Molly Murphy has decided to take on a job as a private investigator. Somehow, she talks Riley into mentoring her. However, when he is murdered, Molly is on her own trying to find out what happened to him. Another great visit to 1901 New York, this one introduces more series regular characters and is stronger than the debut in the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-death-of-riley-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-death-of-riley-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

Patrick Williamson (6 KP) rated You're Not Alone by Andrew WK in Music
Mar 29, 2018
Partying in the modern age
Andrew W K took some time out of music to become a motivational speaker and learn some new tricks.
This has a grand epic sound compared to his debut album (I Get Wet).
Still sounds like a party but has elements from 70s prog rock (without the infamous solos) and the pseudo spiritual influence is thankfully not religious.
The songs are interspersed with a few short motivational speeches which mainly serve as positive self help interludes.
This has a grand epic sound compared to his debut album (I Get Wet).
Still sounds like a party but has elements from 70s prog rock (without the infamous solos) and the pseudo spiritual influence is thankfully not religious.
The songs are interspersed with a few short motivational speeches which mainly serve as positive self help interludes.

Joe Julians (221 KP) rated Deadpool 2 (2018) in Movies
Jun 20, 2018
Full review here:
When it's on form, Deadpool 2 is stronger than the original and some of its laughs are considerably funnier. But it feels a tad too muddled in places. It's as if the film has so much it wants to do that it loses some focus and doesn't quite end up being as satisfying as the debut. Still a great time though and this does have perhaps the greatest mid-credits sequence ever seen in a movie.
When it's on form, Deadpool 2 is stronger than the original and some of its laughs are considerably funnier. But it feels a tad too muddled in places. It's as if the film has so much it wants to do that it loses some focus and doesn't quite end up being as satisfying as the debut. Still a great time though and this does have perhaps the greatest mid-credits sequence ever seen in a movie.

Mrs. Kimble
Book
The award-winning debut novel from Jennifer Haigh, author of Baker Towers, The Condition, and Faith,...

The Girl with a Clock for a Heart
Book
First Love is Deadly. What if your college sweetheart, the girl of your dreams, suddenly...

Bakkhai
Book
Pentheus has banned the wild, ritualistic worship of the god Dionysos. A stranger arrives to...

Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Grace Williams Says It Loud in Books
Apr 29, 2021
I thought this book was really cleverly written. It is a challenging read - challenging because it looks things in the eye which most of us shy away from. It breaks down preconceived ideas, prejudice and assumptions.
It is grim at times, sad, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting. I thought the characterisation was amazing. The narrative style skillfully portrays a clever woman trapped inside the body of somebody who has limited ability to communicate.
The love story was movingly beautiful but gritty and not over sentimental.
Fabulous debut!
It is grim at times, sad, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting. I thought the characterisation was amazing. The narrative style skillfully portrays a clever woman trapped inside the body of somebody who has limited ability to communicate.
The love story was movingly beautiful but gritty and not over sentimental.
Fabulous debut!

David Byrne recommended Post by Bjork in Music (curated)

Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Dark Bones in Books
Aug 20, 2019
This follow up to A Dark Lure did not disappoint. Set in the same area, it revisits a few characters from the debut but is almost entirely a stand alone novel. It was exciting and thrilling, just like it’s predecessor. The characters were well rounded and had the depth and realism that make a great novel. I wish the “initial” case had been delved into a bit deeper but I was very happy with the story and all its components. Can’t wait to see what comes next!

Speak and Spell by Depeche Mode
Album
Depeche Mode's debut is at once both a conservative, functional pop record and a groundbreaking...