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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Always Managing: My Autobiography in Books
Oct 20, 2020
a very interesting read
I was unsure as to whether to but this because although i love football biographies i did not know that much about Harry Redknapp other than his son was Jamie (who played for Liverpool as well as others). I am glad i decided to give it a try. Here is a man who has seen it all from his childhood onwards football has always and probably always will be a part of his life. Its not all funny anecdotes (although there are plenty of these), there is a lot more serious issues which he opens up about including various court cases and even losing one of his closest friends in a car accident that could easily have ended his own life. A thorough and very frank life story of the man i still think is the best manager never to manage England (he would have worked wonders) :)
Kristina (502 KP) rated Tell Me Something (Something, #1) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I read 'Tell Me Something' pretty much in one sitting. When I had to put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up. It was super sexy and I loved the story. Personally, I prefer when the couple have to fight to get together (whether it's each other or their own personal issues), but Aubrey made it work and I enjoyed it! There were a few grammar issues and misspelled words, but that didn't take anything from the story itself.
**SPOILER ALERT**
I was a little disappointed that Haylee ended up pregnant before Josh could completely confess his love for her. Though Aubrey did a good job at making it obvious Josh was dedicated to Haylee before she revealed the pregnancy, I still felt a little like the baby had a part in his decision.
Other than this, which still didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the book, I loved 'Tell Me Something' and look forward to reading more from this series!
**SPOILER ALERT**
I was a little disappointed that Haylee ended up pregnant before Josh could completely confess his love for her. Though Aubrey did a good job at making it obvious Josh was dedicated to Haylee before she revealed the pregnancy, I still felt a little like the baby had a part in his decision.
Other than this, which still didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the book, I loved 'Tell Me Something' and look forward to reading more from this series!
How Animals Grieve
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Scientists have long cautioned against attributing familiar emotions to animals, arguing that it...
Awix (3310 KP) rated Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (¡Átame!) (1989) in Movies
Jun 3, 2020
Black romantic-comedy, a rare misfire from Pedro Almodovar. A mentally-unstable young man kidnaps a troubled actress and junkie and keeps her prisoner until she falls in love with him. Yes, I know: I would say it was a Spanish thing but it's fundamentally the same plot as Passengers and a few other movies.
I suppose it's conceivable that you could make quite an interesting and provocative film based on such a premise, provided you approached it the right way (perhaps in this case doing it ironically might be justified). However, Almodovar plays it unexpectedly straight, and quite apart from how dodgy the basis of the plot is, not even actors like Banderas and Abril (who do the best they can with the material) can make the story work. Lots of interesting characters and story material gets crowded out to the edges of the film, and it's oddly graphic for what's supposed to be a romance. Watchable but not satisfying.
I suppose it's conceivable that you could make quite an interesting and provocative film based on such a premise, provided you approached it the right way (perhaps in this case doing it ironically might be justified). However, Almodovar plays it unexpectedly straight, and quite apart from how dodgy the basis of the plot is, not even actors like Banderas and Abril (who do the best they can with the material) can make the story work. Lots of interesting characters and story material gets crowded out to the edges of the film, and it's oddly graphic for what's supposed to be a romance. Watchable but not satisfying.
Crimson (The Silver #3)
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After Dying In A Car Accident He Returned As Someone, Something Different Kaynan was a teenager...
Paranormal Young Adult
Firstblade (Drakon III)
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A bloody campaign to the ends of the earth, fierce battles against the armies of the Cross, a...
On Wings of Silence: Mexico '68
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Master story-teller and poet Dede Fox offers readers this remarkable novel in verse. It is the story...
Mexico Historical fiction On Wings of Silence Mexico '68 Dede Fox novel in verse
Merissa (12363 KP) rated When the Dead Speak (Southern Spirits #2) in Books
Apr 18, 2023
This is the second book in the Southern Spirits series which is turning out to be absolutely brilliant! When The Dead Speak is Laine and Sev's story. Laine, as we already know, is the Sheriff of McKinton, and Sev is someone who has just arrived in town which quite an unusual resume! The attraction between the two is instantaneous but they still have their own issues to work through, which makes so much more sense to me than insta-love. I loved seeing Zeke and Brendon in this, and how their relationship with Laine has developed into a strong friendship.
Well-written and with an intriguing storyline, this story also has some amazingly hot scenes. I can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 12, 2015
Well-written and with an intriguing storyline, this story also has some amazingly hot scenes. I can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 12, 2015
ClareR (5784 KP) rated The Trial of Lotta Rae in Books
Jun 7, 2022
I read this beautifully written book on The Pigeonhole, and I’m so glad that I didn’t miss the opportunity.
The Trial of Lotta Ready Siobhan MacGowan is a story about the legal trial, and subsequent tribulations of a working class girl. Raped at 15 by a wealthy man, Lotta’s Mam and Pap support her in the battle to bring him to justice. But it all goes terribly wrong and before long, Lotta finds herself alone, on the street and trying to live under everyones radar. She is, however, often recognised from the newspaper articles, where they printed all of the lies from the trial.
This is a story of love and loss, betrayal and retribution, privilege and misogyny, with a background of the Suffragette movement and the First World War.
The narrator is, without wanting to give too much away, very interesting - and much more hard hitting because of that choice.
It’s a stunning book and highly recommended.
The Trial of Lotta Ready Siobhan MacGowan is a story about the legal trial, and subsequent tribulations of a working class girl. Raped at 15 by a wealthy man, Lotta’s Mam and Pap support her in the battle to bring him to justice. But it all goes terribly wrong and before long, Lotta finds herself alone, on the street and trying to live under everyones radar. She is, however, often recognised from the newspaper articles, where they printed all of the lies from the trial.
This is a story of love and loss, betrayal and retribution, privilege and misogyny, with a background of the Suffragette movement and the First World War.
The narrator is, without wanting to give too much away, very interesting - and much more hard hitting because of that choice.
It’s a stunning book and highly recommended.
Kourtney Becraft (1 KP) rated A scatter of light in Books
Nov 11, 2022
The book A Scatter of Light written by Malinda Lo was a very wonderfully written novel and a great read. My reasons for choosing to read A Scatter of Light are I love the theme of the novel and Malinda Lo is one of my favorite authors so when I saw this book it was an automatic read for me. I rated A Scatter of Light a four out of five stars because the book was great from the start to the end of it. It's a coming of age story about discovering bisexuality. It takes place during the first major decision dealing with legalizing same sex marriage by the Supreme Court. During the story Aria Tang West is sent to her Grandmother's after a party gone wrong. She goes there exspecting not to have fun until she meets her Grandmother's gardener. Her Grandmother's gardener changes the outcome of her summer for the better. I hope others enjoy this great read too.