The Sentence
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The one decision you can’t take back Prosecutor, Justine Boucher has only asked for the death...
David McK (3801 KP) rated Napoleon (2023) in Movies
Dec 7, 2023
As the English called him.
I found this to be a bit on the long side, concentrating too much on the tumultuous relationship between Napoleon and Josephine and not enough in the events of the period - 15 years (in film) go past in the blink of an eye, with no mention at all made of Napoleon's Italian campaign, and with the invasion of Russia taking all of 10 minutes or so; Waterloo expanded to maybe 15 (or so it feels). Not enough time spent on them, anyway, I felt.
David McK (3801 KP) rated Quest for Lost Heroes (Drenai #4) in Books
Mar 11, 2023
Whilst it is an enjoyable read, I found this one to lack the complexity of some of his later works: indeed, the very plot itself even comes across as a rough outline for his later Winter Warriors.
Having said that, I still enjoyed this one, albeit not as much as his novels that included the Drenai hero Druss (name dropped in passing - this is set centuries on), or even the assassin Waylander.
David McK (3801 KP) rated The continental in TV
Dec 9, 2023
Not a question I ever really thought of before, but that is more or less the driving premise behind this 1970s set prequel (of a sort) to the John Wick movies.
The series is 3 episodes long, each roughly about 1.5 hours long, with each themselves more or less split into 3 acts. In all cases, I found the middle part (and the middle episode) to be the weakest.
Never Seen Again
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Jodie Martindale and her boyfriend were kidnapped a decade ago. Her boyfriend was found dead the...
The Prime Suspect (Sam MacKade PI #1)
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Four years after Bryce’s cheating husband is gunned down, her boyfriend-stealing former...
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Perfect Flaw
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When newly-minted Dr. Angelo Perrotta joins an exclusive concierge medical practice, he believes he...
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Death by Hot Cocoa
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Along with gifts, treats, and holiday cheer, this Christmas there’s an extra kick to the hot cocoa...
Death by Yule Log
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Previously published in Yule Log Murder Christmases in coastal Maine can seem picture...
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated The Catastrophic History of You and Me in Books
Jun 7, 2018
I'd been wanting to read The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg for awhile now. I had found it cheap on Amazon and decided to buy it. Although it was a kind of good book, I wish I had seen if my library had it to borrow.
I don't really need to explain the synopsis in my words because the official one seems to describe what the book is about quite well. If I explain it, I'd just be saying the same thing, but not as good.
The title is a mouthful, but I like it. It's one of the first things that made me want to pick up this book. I do believe that the title fits this book perfectly!
The cover is what caught my eye the most! It is absolutely gorgeous! It's also a scene that appears in the book a few times.
The world building was done quite well, and I loved the setting! I love how when Brie dies, she's transported by bus to a pizza place she frequented quite a bit. There's something about that that I just found funny! There's only one time that I felt confused, but I don't want to say anything due to spoilers. Oh, and one more thing. Brie says her family called her by cheese nicknames due to her name. However, Patrick as well as other people she sees in the afterlife due that as well. However, I just don't think everyone would associate her name with cheese, nor would they be so blatant to tease her about it. Other then that, the world building is easy to imagine.
For about half of the book, the pacing seemed a bit slow to me. In fact, I was thinking about giving up on the book altogether. However, the second half picks up the pacing, and it becomes quite an enjoyable read from there on out..
I've always been interested in plots where someone dies and gets to look at their friends and family. Brie wants to get back at Jacob in the afterlife for breaking her heart. She sees the consequences, and we are left to wonder what Brie will do. We also find out Jacob's big secret which I didn't see coming. I also didn't see the other plot twist. I love being surprised!!
I started off liking Brie. She seemed like a really insecure but nice girl. However, I soon found her to be annoying and mean. I understand wanting revenge on someone who has hurt you, but what she did was really uncalled for. I also found her thought pattern to be really vicious and spiteful. I didn't like how she treated Patrick either. She tries to make amends, but it's just too little, too late for me. I did like Patrick and found him to be a rather sweet and friendly guy. The way he spoke sometimes annoyed me, but overall, he was very likable.
The dialogue was very easy to understand and flowed very well. Like I said, there were times I didn't like the way Patrick spoke, but that wasn't very often. I found it interesting to see how Brie's family and friends carried on without her. There's also some swearing in this book.
Overall, The Catastrophic History of You and Me started out a bit boring, but it got better. It turns out to be a sweet story with a moral to it, I believe.
I'd recommend this book to those age 14+ who are looking for a sweet read with a great message attached to it.
I'd give The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg a 3.5 out of 5.