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The Vegetarian: A Novel
The Vegetarian: A Novel
Deborah Smith, Han Kang | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.3 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Incredibly creative and disturbing look at transformation
Han Kang is an absolute gem in terms of creative writing and The Vegetarian does not disappoint. It's difficult to explain without completely spoiling the plot but it consists of a woman becoming vegetarian and her subsequent 'transformation'.

The beautiful imagery and the graphic details about mental health is unique, and at times the insanity of the novel resembles Kafka's Metamorphosis. It is definitely in that league of magical realism.
  
1920 London (2016)
1920 London (2016)
2016 | Horror
7
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
really good story, good speiclal effects (0 more)
A clever supernatural horror
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I enjoyed this horror as it has good special effects and a clever story. The possession of the husband and his subsequent deterioration are quite graphic at times and the overall feel of the film is just dark enough. The musical parts are a minor hiccup but they do piece the story together nicely. From India to London this is a horror film that is definitely worth a watch.
  
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
2012 | Adventure, Book, Exploration, Fighting
Offers incredibly tough yet extremely satisfying challenges. The distinct scenarios make it almost like seven different games in one box. Excellent quality components and graphic design. (0 more)
You will lose. A lot. It's a question of taste, but some players could find this demoralising. As with all co-op games, an experienced player might direct group decisions in a way that (0 more)
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Magpies in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
The Magpies
The Magpies
Mark Edwards | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.5 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
I didn't care for the graphic language or sexual situations, but the story was mesmerizing, and once I got started it was almost impossible to put down. The sheer possibility of the events is what makes it so tense and scary. You get to a point where you know what is going on, but have to plunge ahead to see how things come out for Jamie and Kirsty. A dark, disturbing story, but I enjoyed it.
  
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Cody Cook (8 KP) rated Watchmen in Books

Jun 29, 2018  
Watchmen
Watchmen
Dave Gibbons, Alan Moore | 1986 | Comics & Graphic Novels
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8.8 (23 Ratings)
Book Rating
Amazing characterization, a complete fictional world, psychologically satisfying, philosophically intriguing. Moore manages to treat both global and individual conflict quite well. Slightly uneven near the end, where it becomes less deep and more science-fiction-y. Otherwise, it would be a five star series. It deals with its complex subject matter quite competently. I have rated other graphic novels as five star that were not nearly as deeply satisfying, however they handled their admittedly much smaller task slightly better.
  
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Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction
6
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
The inspiration for the Ron-Perlman led movie(s) of the same name, Hellboy - like the lead character - is sort of a strange mix: in this case, of the occult with the medium of the graphic novel with a very Cthulu-like monster at the end of the tale.

I also have to say that this is proof that Marvel and DC aren't the only two publishers in the world able to produce compelling and enjoyable reads!
  
Sabotage (2014)
Sabotage (2014)
2014 | Action, Mystery
7
5.8 (9 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Not bad
This action thriller turned out better than expected. Not the greatest but the everything was done well- the acting, cinematography, story. Some parts were predictable but it didn't take away from the entertainment value. Arnold laughed his part really well. The ending was a little weak but not too bad. This one has some graphic violence in it so may not be for the kiddies but you action fans will enjoy it. Worth a watch.