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Christmas Cupcake Murder
Christmas Cupcake Murder
Joanne Fluke | 2020 | Mystery
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7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Fine Short Story Stretched
There is a stranger in Lake Eden, and no one knows who he is – including the man himself. Hannah and her mother find him one day mostly starved, and get him to the hospital. When he is revived, he doesn’t remember his name, but asks to be called Joe Smith instead of John Doe. Hannah makes it her mission to find out who he really is. Can she help him recover his memory?

This book takes us back in time to the early days of the series, and it is fun to see some of those relationships knowing what has happened to the characters since then. The plot is definitely different for a cozy, but I liked it for the variety. Unfortunately, the plot is drowned out by talk of food. I skimmed parts of the book, and I didn’t miss any part of the plot. The plot does get stronger as the book goes along, and I liked the way the story finished. This series always has an abundance of recipes, and this book is no exception with twenty new treats to try, including seven cupcakes. If you are a fan of the series and set your expectations accordingly, you’ll be fine. But otherwise, there is no need to read this book.
  
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The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) created a post in Oscars Discussion

Jan 29, 2020  
I'll start it off: Here's my quickest thoughts on each of the best picture nominees thus far:


1917: This is the best picture I've seen this year, and it's not close. This one will be one I hope to see multiple times, unlike most of the rest of this list. I would be proud to own this one.

Once upon a time in Hollywood: Slow, Meandering, Lovingly crafted and worth a watch, but lacks the story to fill the entire time. Not enough happens. QT is the kind of movie maker we need though, a true voice for better or worse. Every movie is an event.

Parasite: Exquisite craftsmanship and I love celebrating foreign films, but this is a horrible and ugly story with beautiful wrappings. I'm not better off for having seen it. I wish I hadn't seen it.

The Marriage Story: No one needs to see this film, The story is simultaneously boring and universally common. the acting is superb, and if you like being depressed, enjoy. I also wish I hadn't seen this one.

Joker: Even trying to brace myself emotionally to endure this film it left me disturbed. I was not happy afterwards for two days. Very well made, and Acting is amazing. It took the gritty Christopher Nolan batman and cranked the dial up to make it ugly beautiful. I wish I had skipped this one as well

Jojo Rabbit: Most unexpected, and completely miss marketed. It's not a comedy. It has comedic moments, but it doe it an injustice if you go into it expecting funny. I really liked it once I got over my expectations.

The Irishman: Terrible title, I heard you paint houses is a MUCH better title. It's actually a Bio-Pic dressed up for gangster fans. It's way too long without adequate reason. I kept waiting for interesting to happen, and found that even though the craftsmanship is superb, was this story worthy of the effort? my answer is No. Joe Pesci's best role ever! Glad I saw it, but not in the theater, this one should be seen at home on Netflix.

The others I hope to see soon. Ok, so what are your quick thoughts?