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EmersonRose (320 KP) rated Saga in Books

Nov 20, 2019

Saga

Brian K. Vaughan | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels

9.2

(21 Ratings)

Book Rating

I have not read a lot of comics. I did get very into Valerian and Laureline and the new Labyrinth comic, but both I got into because of already being a fan of the story from the movie versions. Getting into this media, both of my brother (avid comic book readers) each suggested some comics for me. My younger brother suggested saga. I really enjoyed reading it. I found the story, style, voice, magic, and characters to all work great. I will continue reading this series soon!

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Emma (519 KP) rated Behind Closed Doors in Books

Dec 10, 2019

Behind Closed Doors

B.A. Paris | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

8.0

(18 Ratings)

Book Rating

This book was passed onto me by my mum who loved it, she read it in two days.
It took me a while to read it, and although I didn't dislike it, I didn't love it either.
I found the main character quite annoying, and to me the writing style was more like a fan fiction story than an actual book.
Also I thought the 'psychopath' was pretty tame, I didn't really find him threatening enough.
It's put me off reading more by this author.

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_RainAllTheTime (17 KP) rated My Friend Dahmer (2017) in Movies

Dec 12, 2019

My Friend Dahmer (2017)

2017 | Biography, Drama, Horror

6.7

(7 Ratings)

Movie Rating

I watched this film on an wim. It was slightly slow to start but overall, I actually found it interesting.

It does bring up the theory of "is a serial killer born that way? Is something wrong with their brain? Or simply is it due to the way they were brought up and their early life?"

Alex Wolfe is great in the leading role as Dohmer, he plays the role very convincingly.

If you are interested in serial killer documentaries etc, definitely check out this film

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) in Books

Mar 26, 2020

The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1)

Patrick Ness | 2008 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

7.9

(16 Ratings)

Book Rating

This book just never clicked for me, I listened to it via audiobook read by Humphrey Bower and maybe the unusual writing style linked to the world-building just didn't come across well to me. This could not, however, make up for the unappealing main character. His disdain for his own dog early on was never going to work for me.

I found the story repetitive although I suspect this will improve as a series I'm not sure I want on for the whole ride.

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Caffeinated Zombie (3374 KP) rated Contagion (2011) in Movies

Apr 8, 2020

Contagion (2011)

2011 | Drama

7.2

(19 Ratings)

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Realistic (1 more)

The science!

Didn't realise this was going to become non-fiction

Contains spoilers, click to show

I used to love this film as I like the fact the science was quite good. I like Kate Winslet's character and her difficulties in attempting to explain the severity of the situation to politicians. I like the ending where it shows how the virus jumped to humans. I found that I wanted the punch Jude Law throughout the film but am glad that he at least wasn't completely able to get away with it.