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Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Thirteen Reasons Why in Books
Jul 13, 2019
I read this book as part of the Anti Bully Readathon. I was hoping and praying for a different ending throughout the entire book. This story sums up how "little" things can be HUGE things for some people and how being kind can go a huge way. I cried, my god did I cry. The feelings that the main character are so intense that you can feel them so deeply just from reading this book. Always ALWAYS choose kindness. You don't know whats going on in other peoples heads. Everyone has their own story.Loved this book, beautifully written.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Act in TV
May 4, 2019
The Gypsy Rose and DeeDee Munchhausen by proxy documentaries are numerous, and I found it very interesting that Hulu produced a dramatization of the story. The series started really strong, I devoured the first three episodes one right after another, but then, the waiting game.
This series was probably 3 episodes too long, episodes 6 and 7 felt like straight up filler, and should have been combined. Patricia Arquette was amazing as DeeDee, the thin veneer of kindness over her abusive behavior was really brilliant.
Of course, if you've ever watched a documentary about this, you know how it ends, but it's still an entertaining series (excluding eps 6 and 7).
This series was probably 3 episodes too long, episodes 6 and 7 felt like straight up filler, and should have been combined. Patricia Arquette was amazing as DeeDee, the thin veneer of kindness over her abusive behavior was really brilliant.
Of course, if you've ever watched a documentary about this, you know how it ends, but it's still an entertaining series (excluding eps 6 and 7).
KatieLouCreate (162 KP) rated A Christmas Carol in Books
Jan 18, 2018
Loved reading this book. I was in a bit of a reading slump and thought I would give it a go. I've been meaning to read it for a while not so I thought what the heck? I'm so glad I did. It really put me in the Christmas Spirit and I liked the message it gave about spreading love and kindness. Not to mention I love Muppet's Christmas Carol and was so happy to find out how similar the film is to the book- minus puppet dolls.
You can read my full review on my blog if you like. Link is on my profile :)
You can read my full review on my blog if you like. Link is on my profile :)
Christine Allard (22 KP) rated My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark in Podcasts
Jan 26, 2018
Hysterical, and a little eerie.
Two true friends with a passion for true crime take an oftentimes hysterical, but also sad and somber look at murder cases over the centuries. It's a great, quick, lightweight fix for folks who enjoyed Dirty John, Wrongful Conviction, and This American Life. It's light on the editing, and high on the community connection. They also poke at things that are creepy and while not all the murders have resolution, there's always something interesting and nothing that'll give you nightmares.
Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) rated Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) in Movies
Sep 19, 2018
Why didn't I watch this sooner???
If you're like me, your high school years were not perfect and you always felt a bit like a weirdo or an outsider. If so, you'll enjoy this movie. It's hard not to love these characters. They seem vapid at the start of the film but towards the end, you see their love for each other and the kindness in their hearts. Throughout the movie, you see their friendship and support of each other. It's a sweet movie. Being a child of the 80s, I love the 80s references. Janeane Garofalo's character is funny in a dark way. And, OMG, there's everything to love about Alan Cumming. I adore him.
tonidavis (353 KP) rated Cirque Du Freak in Books
Jun 30, 2017
Master of Horror (1 more)
Larten Crepsley
Dont steal A Vampires Spider
I first read this as a teenager 17 years later I'm still re reading this series.
Darren Shan is the master of horror in the Ya field.
I have had the pleasure of meeting him numerous times and he is honestly one of the most kindness politest and nicest people I've had the pleasure to meet.
In Cirque Du Freak we meet Darren Shan a young boy who love of spiders gets him in a bit of trouble when he goes to a travelling carnival after that we meets some great mystical and mythological characters one of which being Larten Crepsley the owner of said spider who happens to be a vampire.
Darren Shan is the master of horror in the Ya field.
I have had the pleasure of meeting him numerous times and he is honestly one of the most kindness politest and nicest people I've had the pleasure to meet.
In Cirque Du Freak we meet Darren Shan a young boy who love of spiders gets him in a bit of trouble when he goes to a travelling carnival after that we meets some great mystical and mythological characters one of which being Larten Crepsley the owner of said spider who happens to be a vampire.
Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated Flawed in Books
Feb 27, 2019
I Received an ARC copy from netgalley for an open and honest review.
I really loved this book, I'm a big fan of Cecelia Ahern's and this book didn't disappoint.
It was such a refreshing storyline. In this day and age we all strive for perfection, to be better than our peers, but if your perfect you won't make mistakes and you won't grow as a person, you won't learn and you'd lose a part of yourself. You need to make mistakes to get better and this story really encompasses that.
What is right and wrong? Is not all black and white and it just takes that one random act of kindness to set a chain reaction.
Can't wait for perfect in March next year :)
I really loved this book, I'm a big fan of Cecelia Ahern's and this book didn't disappoint.
It was such a refreshing storyline. In this day and age we all strive for perfection, to be better than our peers, but if your perfect you won't make mistakes and you won't grow as a person, you won't learn and you'd lose a part of yourself. You need to make mistakes to get better and this story really encompasses that.
What is right and wrong? Is not all black and white and it just takes that one random act of kindness to set a chain reaction.
Can't wait for perfect in March next year :)
Liz Phair recommended The Catcher in the Rye in Books (curated)
Make That a Table for Seven is a cute story about two bear cubs who don’t have a family. It takes a lot of courage for the oldest bear to knock on a neighbor-bear family’s door and ask if he and his sister can live with them, but when he does, he is greeted with kindness, love, and assurance. This is a great story illustrating adoption—both literally and spiritually.
The only downside is that there are a lot of words on each page, so it may be hard for a younger kid to listen to it being read. Kids have pretty short attention spans.
All in all however, Make That a Table for Seven is a great story with very cute child-friendly illustrations and an easy to follow story.
Recommendation: Ages 4-6
The only downside is that there are a lot of words on each page, so it may be hard for a younger kid to listen to it being read. Kids have pretty short attention spans.
All in all however, Make That a Table for Seven is a great story with very cute child-friendly illustrations and an easy to follow story.
Recommendation: Ages 4-6
Awix (3310 KP) rated Lost Horizon (1973) in Movies
Apr 26, 2019 (Updated Apr 26, 2019)
Horribly misjudged update of Frank Capra's classic fantasy. A group of westerners are abducted to a mystical Himalayan paradise, where the locals pass the time practising politeness and kindness; everyone should really spend more time practising their choreography because the dance routines in this film are really, really grim, although the songs may actually be worse.
You know how some films are hilariously bad? This is not one of them. This one is just jaw-droppingly awful: poorly-staged (the remote lamasery resembles a resort hotel) and stuffed with terrible creative decisions (John Gielgud plays an Asian character called Chang, through the miracle of sticky tape on his eyelids). Once the shock wears off it is more gruelling to watch than anything else; you stay to the end out of a sense of sheer disbelief more than anything else.
You know how some films are hilariously bad? This is not one of them. This one is just jaw-droppingly awful: poorly-staged (the remote lamasery resembles a resort hotel) and stuffed with terrible creative decisions (John Gielgud plays an Asian character called Chang, through the miracle of sticky tape on his eyelids). Once the shock wears off it is more gruelling to watch than anything else; you stay to the end out of a sense of sheer disbelief more than anything else.