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Inspired by an incredible true story, a young nurse captures the final letters of injured soldiers...
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Autumn 1624 Europe is deeply embroiled in what will become the Thirty Years' War. A young Philip...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated The Future Door in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The second in a kid's mystery series that combines steampunk and Sherlock Holmes. Griffin and his uncle have raced home to see what has happened to his parents only to almost be killed as soon as they've arrived. Why? The answer lies back in London and may lead to the end of the world as we know it. I was enjoy this book despite some over writing until I hit the climax which was a cheap way to end things. Not a bad book, but a disappointing finish.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-future-door-by-jason.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-future-door-by-jason.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Children of Men (2006) in Movies
Feb 17, 2018
A very good bleak look at the future. A well made film, with a good cast. I found it a little slow to get going, but the modern look of London was interesting and technology. The best scene was a battle scene in a run down part of town as the activists clashed with the military. All the while Clive Owen is dodging bullets and trying to protect the only child on earth. It really draws you into the thick of a battle, caught in the middle trying to stay alive. After all the build up I felt the film finished a bit short, not the conclusion I was hoping for.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Monopoly in Tabletop Games
Mar 18, 2018
An absolute classic
This was our go to family dinner game alongside @Cluedo Super Sleuth, @Trivial Pursuit: Master Edition, @Scrabble and @UNO Rummy-Up (though technically that's a card game). And by the end of the night, cold shoulders, passive aggressiveness, and gloating was also very common hence we had to ban them.
But it's an absolute classic, and as a cautious spender, I tended to lose miserably and most of the London places have now been gentrified so the brown areas no longer exist, hence I've no places to buy anymore. Alas many pleasant memories.
But it's an absolute classic, and as a cautious spender, I tended to lose miserably and most of the London places have now been gentrified so the brown areas no longer exist, hence I've no places to buy anymore. Alas many pleasant memories.
Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated Alys, Always in Books
Jul 5, 2018
This story is based entirely in London and the surrounding areas, which is a nice change for me since most of the novels I read are based in the States. I guess in some small way it makes it relatable.
Alys, always is a mystery novel about a literary editor, Francis who witnesses the death and final words of Alys Kyte. Francis then finds herself involved with Alys's family as they try to get some form of closure from her death. Let's just say Francis makes the most of a difficult situation.
Continue reading my review at:https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/04/read-harder-100-miles.html
Alys, always is a mystery novel about a literary editor, Francis who witnesses the death and final words of Alys Kyte. Francis then finds herself involved with Alys's family as they try to get some form of closure from her death. Let's just say Francis makes the most of a difficult situation.
Continue reading my review at:https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/04/read-harder-100-miles.html
Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated The Limehouse Golem (2016) in Movies
Nov 3, 2018
Not what i Expected
A dark and gritty movie set in 19th Century London. Its basically a murder hunt with a lot of clever plot twists and side stories. The central 'detective' character is played by the brilliant Bill Nighy and it is he who must ascertain whether Olivia Cooke's character had good cause to murder her husband or whether she did murder him at all. It flows very well and you will find yourself drawn into the main characters life which is far from flawless. Well worth a watch if you enjoyed Michael Caine's Jack the Ripper.
Hazel (1853 KP) rated The Lady of Misrule in Books
Nov 24, 2018
The Lady of Misrule is a fictional account of Lady Jane Grey's incarceration in the Tower of London from the perspective of her companion, Elizabeth.
Suzannah Dunn emphasises Jane's innocence and the ludicrous reasons for her imprisonment. At a time when changes in religion were causing death and unrest, it was a crime merely to think a different way to the monarch, let alone be a "pretender" queen.
Despite the narrative, there was nothing the author could do to avoid its foregone conclusion. What is shocking, however, is the unexpected suddenness of the event, Jane's pious strength and the devastating shock felt by Elizabeth.
Suzannah Dunn emphasises Jane's innocence and the ludicrous reasons for her imprisonment. At a time when changes in religion were causing death and unrest, it was a crime merely to think a different way to the monarch, let alone be a "pretender" queen.
Despite the narrative, there was nothing the author could do to avoid its foregone conclusion. What is shocking, however, is the unexpected suddenness of the event, Jane's pious strength and the devastating shock felt by Elizabeth.
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Boys Volume 10: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker in Books
Oct 31, 2019
Finally - Butcher's backstory
For a number of issues now, we have known Butcher is a violent, yet calculated man with a real hatred of superheroes. But nobody quite knows the details of his life. Until now. This story sees Butcher standing over his dead father before his funeral, outlining his life and why he hates him.
A great background to this mysterious Negan-like character, we finally see quite what Homelander did to his wife, how he became so twisted and violent and get a glimpse of what he has planned.
Some cliché'd London upbringing scenes but good to put meat on the character's bones.
A great background to this mysterious Negan-like character, we finally see quite what Homelander did to his wife, how he became so twisted and violent and get a glimpse of what he has planned.
Some cliché'd London upbringing scenes but good to put meat on the character's bones.