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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Curtain Call in Books
Oct 7, 2020
London, the summer of 1936, and things seemed to be changing at an alarming rate - not always for the better. One of the less pleasant things happening was the discovery of two women, strangled by the murderer they called the "Tie-Pin Killer" due to his gruesome skewering of their tongues. Read my full review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/02/11/the-distinguished-thing/
Dean (6925 KP) rated Bulletproof - Season 2 in TV
May 3, 2020
Plenty of action (1 more)
Good plot
Better than the 1st Series
I liked the 1st Series of Bulletproof although it was a little bit short. This second series is more of the same formula but with a better plot and and 2 episodes longer. Lots of action, shootouts, car chases largely against a South East London backdrop. Not really any UK shows like this around.
Ross (3282 KP) rated The Change 4: London: Dirt in Books
Nov 2, 2020
Still unsatisfying
This second London-based book sees Howard and Hubcap on their way into London. They stumble across a strange scene at a supermarket and find themselves the hostages of a private army of a post-apocalyptic drug dealer, whose experiments are going wrong more by the day.
The book was as short as the others but again had next to no real plot or purpose, other than people getting in a situation and getting out of it again. We do start to see some of the New World Order type rich people running the world, post-Change, which is built on in later books, but again there is no real insight into the world, the change, Howard's background or where his dreams suggest he has to go. I hope the final, Tokyo-based book closes this all off or I will be a little miffed.
The book was as short as the others but again had next to no real plot or purpose, other than people getting in a situation and getting out of it again. We do start to see some of the New World Order type rich people running the world, post-Change, which is built on in later books, but again there is no real insight into the world, the change, Howard's background or where his dreams suggest he has to go. I hope the final, Tokyo-based book closes this all off or I will be a little miffed.
Dean (6925 KP) rated National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) in Movies
Dec 25, 2017
Good sequel
More of the same in this big budget sequel. Most of the original cast return for the 2nd outing. This time they set out looking for the lost city of gold. The action takes place over America, to Paris and London as well. If you liked the first or treasure hunt films you'll love this. There may well be a 3rd?
KittyMiku (138 KP) rated The Watchmaker's Daughter in Books
Apr 11, 2019
Mysterious situations and Characters (1 more)
Smooth Story Plot
This book was on my TBR list and I finally read it. I am glad I did. I enjoyed the mystery and suspense of the story. Though I can't picture some of the things described due to my lack of knowledge on the London layout, I find this to be a thrilling and exciting story and can't wait for book two
Dean (6925 KP) rated London Boulevard (2011) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
A pretty decent London gangster flick with an impressive largely English cast. It starts a bit slow, but soon gets going. Some of the smaller story lines don't add up too much and one or two developments in the plot don't make a great deal of sense. However it is pretty decent with a good finish, a lot like Layer cake in the second half of the film.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2099 KP) rated Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Lady Georgiana sets out to start life on her own in 1920's London. Unfortunately, her social status means she isn't fit for any normal job. Even worse, there's the dead man in her bathtub. The mystery starts late, but I enjoyed every moment of this series debut.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-her-royal-spyness-by-rhys.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-her-royal-spyness-by-rhys.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Sherlock Holmes (2009) in Movies
Feb 20, 2018
Much better than I had expected. A big budget, action packed, fun new vision of Sherlock Holmes. A good well picked cast, great visuals, quite a lot of cgi and plenty of humour. Nice to see Guy Ritchie do more than just East London Gangster films! Also features the quickest journey from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge ever, artistic licence for you!! Sequel out next year!
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2099 KP) rated Royal Flush (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Georgie leaves London just ahead of a scandal and discovers that Scotland can be just as dangerous. Someone is targeting the royal family. Can she find out who it is? This series is light and fun, and I enjoyed every minute of my visit to 1932 Great Britain.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-royal-flush-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-royal-flush-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
