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Eleanor Luhar (47 KP) rated Finding Grace in Books

Jun 24, 2019  
Finding Grace
Finding Grace
Daphne Greer
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Yesterday I finished Finding Grace, a short historical fiction book I was given the chance to read thanks to NetGalley. It follows Grace, a thirteen-year-old girl living in a Belgian convent in 1975. She was left on the steps as a baby, along with her disabled sister, Dotty. But Dotty recently died, and everything is changing.

Grace is moved to the girls' boarding school dorm. She soon becomes close with Fran, but also has a few run-ins with the stuck up Deirdra. While helping Fran with a history project Grace discovers an old journal kept by one of the nuns at the convent during the war. It tells her horrific story of abandonment, rape and loss.

All the while, the girls are trying to find out more about Grace's past, and avoid the wrath of the horrible Sister Francis. Eventually Grace does get some anwswers, but they were certainly not the ones she was looking for.

I'm not usually very interested in historical fiction but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Even though it was short, the characters were well developed and the plot was exciting and intriguing. I felt immersed in the setting, and felt empathetic for Grace. I actually felt quite invested in her and her search for knowledge.

There were a few typos and such, but as this is only a review copy I can't be sure whether the final publication will include them. It was a quick, interesting read, a good introduction to historical fiction. 4 stars!
  
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Charlotte (210 KP) rated Jackie (2016) in Movies

May 10, 2018  
Jackie (2016)
Jackie (2016)
2016 | Drama
7
6.7 (10 Ratings)
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an important & sadly unique historical perspective, from that of a woman (4 more)
aesthetically gorgeous, with varying filming styles/ techniques that are blended together wonderfully
creates an incredibly number feeling which allows you to relate somewhat with Jackie (see disadvantage of this below*)
interesting perspective in the way the film almost entirely ignores JFK, allowing Jackie’s character/personality to fully come across
incredibly well acted
*somewhat hard to feel emotions fully as the jumbled timeline often jumps before feelings swell entirely (0 more)
  
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MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Darkest Hour (2017) in Movies

Feb 13, 2018  
Darkest Hour (2017)
Darkest Hour (2017)
2017 | Drama, History, War
8
8.1 (57 Ratings)
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Gary Oldman was realistic and fantastic in his portrayal of Churchill and deserves the acclaim he is receiving. I felt the film dragged in parts but overall, despite not being a fan of politics or historical films, I thought the film was good. It also taught me some things that I was not aware of, that Churchill was not respected by his peers and thought of as a good speaker but a bit of a joke otherwise.
  
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Merissa (13840 KP) rated The Flight of the Sorceress in Books

Dec 17, 2018  
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The Flight of the Sorceress
Barry S. Willdorf | 2011
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a Kindle Freebie when I downloaded it so I would recommend you keeping an eye out for it again.

This is a story that revolves around a handful of main characters, but don't let that deceive you! There are enough names dropped into the story that you will have fun trying to keep up. It is a fast-paced book with lots of detail.

If you like historical books, then give this one a try.
  
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J Elizabeth Klug (21 KP) rated Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts in Books

Dec 14, 2019  
Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts
Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts
J. K. Rowling | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
8.2 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
A short non-fiction ebook that draws comparisons from the magic written by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series to the historical myths and folklore from which it's based. Invisiability, transforming into a creature, and warding off evil are just a few of the topics you'll find in this book.

I found this to be a fascinating read and would recommend it to any fans of Harry Potter who are interested in Mythology and Folklore.