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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Find Her in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
Find Her
Find Her
Lisa Gardner | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.2 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wow! I couldn’t put this book down. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. If they are all as good as this, I think I’ve found a new author to read!
  
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
John Green | 2012 | Children
10
8.3 (18 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really liked this novel. I found that I really enjoyed John Green. I've heard a lot about him and I figured I'd give him a try, the fact that I found a novel by him and my favorite author was simply icing on the cake. I'm always nervous to start a David Levithan novel because you never know if it going to change your life. This book was not earth shattering but it was still an extremely interesting read and made me smile.

The characters were outrageous. Tiny was hilarious and irritating at the same time. I wanted to hug him and punch him. Will Grayson (1st Will Grayson) was an interesting guy. I found him annoying yet lovable and realistic. will grayson(2nd Will Grayson) was an interesting read. You don't get the characters when they are in the middle of everything. You get a character who is struggling with the onset of depression but never the character who has it and is just living with it.

I found myself really entertained with this novel. I am definitely glad that I read this novel and I will definitely look into John Green.
  
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty, #1)
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty, #1)
A.N. Roquelaure | 1999 | Erotica, Fiction & Poetry
8
7.5 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
Anne Rice has a beautiful way with words. This is definitely a BDSM novel. It deals with submission, domination, bondage, masochism etc.

If you're looking for a novel along the lines of "Fifty Shades" you may not want to read this. I say that because "Fifty Shades" eases you into the idea, this book smacks you in the face with it.

This was a fascinating book. I found myself horrified and curious while reading this book. It forces you to look at society. I found myself enthralled with this novel. I couldn't help but read this book with a psychological approach. It was truly entertaining and fascinating.
  
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Diego Luna recommended Amarcord (1973) in Movies (curated)

 
Amarcord (1973)
Amarcord (1973)
1973 | Comedy, Drama
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Still with the Italians, I’m sorry! With many things in life you’re there because there’s a cute girl around that you want to go out with and you end up finding magic. You end up not caring about the girl but wanting to stay there because of what you found. That happened with Amarcord to me. I really thought a lot about creating images and the connection that cinema had with theatre in a way. That film feels a little bit like theatre. I lived all my life watching theatre and it’s when I found the connection with what I was watching and could do in my life."

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Kelly Rettie (748 KP) rated You in TV

Jan 28, 2020  
You
You
2018 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Being inside Joe's head, it's done so well you sort of end up rooting for him..... (0 more)
Nothing (0 more)
LOVED IT!!!!!
Found this on Netflix and gave it a try. I was hooked after the first episode and binge watched all the way through. I love the thoughts from Joe's head giving reasonings for killing and kidnapping.... the way it comes across I often found myself thinking "I can see his point" and found myself rooting for the bad guy.....not sure what this says about me🤣🤔. Definitely worth a watch and I will be re-watching.
  
The Former World
The Former World
Jessica Grace Coleman | 2012 | Mystery, Paranormal
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Had suspense and mystery to drive you crazy (0 more)
Was a little slow in the beginning (0 more)
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Was truly amazing. I loved the characters and how every time you think you might know what is going on, it flips everything you think you know on its head. I found this to have some particularly good points about being a young girl and how relationships worked. I also enjoyed the scenery, which you can't help but admire while reading. Even with the perspective being from the main character's eyes, I found myself thrilled at every word and page. I did find it started off a little slow, but once I finished chapter 2, I was hooked and couldn't put it down. I was glad to see it didn't focus too much o side details or rants, though it had that potential. I thought it moved smoothly through the story without giving too much away. Makes me excited to pick the rest of the 5 book series.
  
A Quiet Belief in Angels
A Quiet Belief in Angels
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Found I kept loving and hating this book simultaneously. It was compelling and, as I had correctly guessed the murderer from about a third of the way through the book wanted to keep reading to find out whether I was right or not.

However, I found the prose clunky with clumsy metaphors which felt shoehorned in at times. I also found the narrative of the protagonist Joseph tiresome at times, particularly when there were pious judgemental statements being made in a way that felt you were being preached at.

Overall I would say the plot was compelling and intriguing but the writing style lets the book down.
  
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
2018 | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
I thought this was a really cool concept and I love the TV Show but I found it really annoying because choosing the wrong decision meant it would play the scene over again until you picked the right one and I didn't realise it would be like that.
  
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SpazzyKatie (1 KP) rated Good Omens in Books

Aug 19, 2018  
Good Omens
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.3 (42 Ratings)
Book Rating
I don't know where to start with this book. I wish I had found it sooner because I love it. As soon as I finished it the first time, I immediately wanted to read it again. It's funny, ridiculous, and amazing. You can't help but love the characters and their antics. I cannot recommend this book enough.
  
Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1)
Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1)
Sylvain Neuvel | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.0 (20 Ratings)
Book Rating
If I could rate it higher than 10, I would!
I loved everything about this book: the style, the characters - everything. I found it gripping, I didn't want to put it down, but you know, real life. This is definitely one of my favourite books this year. I just want to know what happens next!