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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated Dark Places in Books
May 16, 2018
I was literally hooked from the very first page. I found myself completely invested in the story, dying to know WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS FAMILY?? Diondra - I would've liked to have punched her in the face throughout the story. I couldn't believe she killed one of the girls! When she went to jail, I felt quite satisfied. And the mother hiring the Angel of Debt? I definitely did not see that coming. One night that went horribly, horribly wrong for everyone involved. It was interesting to me that the author left Crystal "in the wind," so to speak. I suppose that could be considered an opening for a sequel...
Donna C (199 KP) rated Foxglove Summer: The Fifth PC Grant Mystery in Books
Apr 12, 2019
I’m slowly working through the Peter Grant series. I found this on easier to follow than previous ones.
At first it is just a story of two missing girls and PC Grant is there to make up the numbers. It does become apparent that there is a supernatural element when unicorns are mentioned!!
I enjoyed the story but I don’t know why there was such an emphasis on the fact that all the people in the Herefordshire village were white. I know Peter is black but I was expecting from the constant reference, for there to be some racial issues. These never materialised so the whole issue was totally irrelevant.
At first it is just a story of two missing girls and PC Grant is there to make up the numbers. It does become apparent that there is a supernatural element when unicorns are mentioned!!
I enjoyed the story but I don’t know why there was such an emphasis on the fact that all the people in the Herefordshire village were white. I know Peter is black but I was expecting from the constant reference, for there to be some racial issues. These never materialised so the whole issue was totally irrelevant.
Kimmic (814 KP) rated Why Mummy Drinks in Books
Apr 12, 2019
Something a bit different!
A real laugh out loud read! One of those "it's funny because it's true!"
I think that most mum's can relate to most of this book and can appreciate the sarcasm and fun behind the main character.
Would recommend for any parent or soon to be parent, I don't have children but I still found this highly amusing and relatable!
Warning - do not read or listen to when you are in public by yourself and you will look like a crazy person when you randomly burst into fits of laugher! Also don't recommend reading while drinking tea... unless you want it to come out of your nose!
I think that most mum's can relate to most of this book and can appreciate the sarcasm and fun behind the main character.
Would recommend for any parent or soon to be parent, I don't have children but I still found this highly amusing and relatable!
Warning - do not read or listen to when you are in public by yourself and you will look like a crazy person when you randomly burst into fits of laugher! Also don't recommend reading while drinking tea... unless you want it to come out of your nose!
Very disappointed
Very disappointed to say that I really struggled with this book and couldn't get into it at all. I did struggle on to the end but, to be honest, wish I hadn't bothered because I have so many more books to read that I now feel I wasted my time.
I could not connect with the story or any of the characters and found it pretty boring to be honest.
I usually like reading Harlan's books but this one ... not so much.
Thanks to the Publisher, Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for providing me with a copy in return for an honest review.
I could not connect with the story or any of the characters and found it pretty boring to be honest.
I usually like reading Harlan's books but this one ... not so much.
Thanks to the Publisher, Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for providing me with a copy in return for an honest review.
meg (46 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books
Apr 19, 2019
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This book was a really enjoyable read. There are a lot of references to 80s pop culture and need culture, which I'm not a big fan of, but I still really enjoyed reading. My major complaint is a major spoiler. The premise is that everyone is competing to inherit a virtual reality universe essentially. Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but for a video game. There are a few main characters, and the main female is faster and smarter than the male who ends up winning, which I found frustrating. The book could have ended better if the female lead won, in my opinion. The ending was still good though.
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Act in TV
May 4, 2019
The Gypsy Rose and DeeDee Munchhausen by proxy documentaries are numerous, and I found it very interesting that Hulu produced a dramatization of the story. The series started really strong, I devoured the first three episodes one right after another, but then, the waiting game.
This series was probably 3 episodes too long, episodes 6 and 7 felt like straight up filler, and should have been combined. Patricia Arquette was amazing as DeeDee, the thin veneer of kindness over her abusive behavior was really brilliant.
Of course, if you've ever watched a documentary about this, you know how it ends, but it's still an entertaining series (excluding eps 6 and 7).
This series was probably 3 episodes too long, episodes 6 and 7 felt like straight up filler, and should have been combined. Patricia Arquette was amazing as DeeDee, the thin veneer of kindness over her abusive behavior was really brilliant.
Of course, if you've ever watched a documentary about this, you know how it ends, but it's still an entertaining series (excluding eps 6 and 7).
Sue Beynon (7 KP) rated Captain Marvel (2019) in Movies
May 9, 2019
Marvel strikes again!
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Don't get me wrong, I am not the biggest Marvel fan in the family (step forward, my daughter), but I really enjoyed this story, which was strong and involving. Usual great action scenes and funny bits to keep you entertained, I am seriously considering a DVD purchase when the time comes. Only gripe is the excellent soundtrack does not seem to be available with all the great 90s tracks - and the orchestral soundtrack is only on MP3? How am I meant to play that in the car??
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Jan 19, 2018
Dawn Marie (22 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) in Movies
Jan 19, 2018
Many people have been split over this movie. I am a fan of the original trilogy and I loved this one did I not understand why like was the way he was at first yes but I found I can understand why he is the way he was. It was sad to see carrie Fisher for the last time as princess Leia not sure how they are going to do the next movie without her. I have to say I wasn't sure about the porgs but going myself wanting everything that they made. The movie has a few issues but as a whole I really enjoyed it!
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Hard Candy (2005) in Movies
Feb 8, 2018
Damn good and entirely satisfying
Every time I read reviews from this movie I always see men saying that they feel kind of sorry for the pedophile(though ultimately got what he deserved) in this movie and it blows my mind, because throughout the entire movie I found myself rooting for Hayley a 14-year-old girl who has taken to hunting down the pedophiles who had something to do with the disappearance rape and murder of another young girl.
Ellen Page plays Hayley so perfect that even through the most graphic scenes she holds this innocence about her that just makes her performance all the more effective.
Ellen Page plays Hayley so perfect that even through the most graphic scenes she holds this innocence about her that just makes her performance all the more effective.