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Cumberland (1142 KP) rated 21 Proms in Books

Apr 11, 2019  
A Mixed Bag
This book contains 21 stories by 21 different authors. All of these stories center around Prom. This book was hard for me to review, because of how different each story is. Some of them were truly wonderful, however I think the vast majority of them were forgettable. I personally like character driven stories, and character development just isn't something that you see in a lot of short stories. Overall I don't regret reading this, but I probably won't pick it up again.
  
Madison Rose is kidnapped and is about to be killed until she is rescued - by vampires. And they want to use her to try to solve a series of murders that threaten their secret existence. Can she even trust them? I enjoyed the book and really grew to like the characters. Some of the scenes were just too dark for me, however.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-murder-in-vein-by-sue-ann.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Kerri Maniscalco | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Young Adult (YA)
4
7.6 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
I did not enjoy this book - it was a struggle .. 2 stars for just being a book and one that remotely had a plot and the blood and descriptions and photos were cool. The rest of it was NOT FUN and I DID NOT enjoy it.

It started off interesting, I thought it'd be cool, but it progressed slow like a snail and I wanted to sleep through it. It did not get exciting and I will definitely not be continuing this series - shame.
  
Love and Other Drugs (2010)
Love and Other Drugs (2010)
2010 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
7
7.8 (8 Ratings)
Movie Rating
It wasn't quite the film I was expecting, thinking it would be just like most rom-coms churned out at the moment that are light hearted but have little depth. This does have more in-depth characters, the main star being Anne Hathaway's Maggie who at 26 has Parkinson's disease. It does have a few laughs along the way at the more light hearted moments. If you want a sexy, fun comedy with a bit more depth to the characters, this is prefect for you!
  
The Vanishing (1993)
The Vanishing (1993)
1993 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I've seen this film twice and it's one of those that has stuck with me.

It's not really a cast I would put together; having Sandra Bullock and Kiefer Sutherland as a couple just doesn't sit right with me, but it works in the overall setting of the film. Jeff Bridges is very good in the role of the manipulative murderer, and there is a lot of suspense throughout the film.

Very enjoyable if you like something to keep you on the edge of your seat.
  
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Not much (0 more)
It just wouldn't end! (0 more)
Snore factor 5
I really enjoyed the first Wreck it Ralph, and the idea of video game characters going online was pretty cool. However it felt like forever to get anywhere in the plot. I made it to the halfway point before passing out man baby style again. My son again enjoyed the film. I am looking for films that grab the youths attention and the adults and as much as I wanted it to be there it simply was not.
  
Killing Eve - Season 1
Killing Eve - Season 1
2018 | Drama
It's such a mystery!! (0 more)
Wait, What?!
If a thriller, murder mystery type thing is what you like then this is for you. It's absolutely mental and I love it. Jodie Comer is bloody fantastic!! I've seen her in my mad fat diary and I liked her in that but this just shows how awesome she is at what she does. I have never seen Sandra Oh in anything before but her performance has encouraged me to seek out more of her work.
DEFO WATCH.
  
Angel: The Series - Season 1
Angel: The Series - Season 1
1999 | Adventure, Comedy, Horror
The comedic value (0 more)
If you are a Buffy fan, you will love this.
Recently rewatched this after being a huge fan when it was first on TV. I still loved it. I like the case by case episodes and the way the personal relationships are built. There is a comedic value in Angel that you just don't get in Buffy, it makes it feel a little more grown up. I am still a fan of Buffy, however, I think they got the formula better with Angel.
  
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
2018 | Documentary
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Elvis Presley: The Searcher was put together beautifully and was very moving. Hearing Tom Petty's voice narrate a large portion made it all the more special.

If music was a religion Graceland would be its church, Through Elvis' gospel your soul you'd search. To the stars you're gonna reach, When you hear Elvis Presley preach. Like his legs you're gonna be shook, And a back you will be took. I strive to be half the man that was EP, And every single day I just TCB.