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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Inferno: The Divine Comedy I in Books

Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 10, 2017)  
Inferno: The Divine Comedy I
Inferno: The Divine Comedy I
Dante Alighieri, Robin Kirkpatrick | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Dante metaphysically takes you through the underworld, utterly incredible
Even after six centuries, Dante's Inferno is one of the most important works that needs to be read. Exploring the nine circles of hell, Dante (using his own name) speaks of being led by Virgil to the different depths of depravity of human nature. From virtuous non-Christians such as Socrates, through to lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery, where he meets Judas. It is epic in every sense, from the content to the language. Mind-blowing.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Oct 13, 2017 (Updated Oct 13, 2017)

I totally agree, there are definite parallels in the book - obviously The Divine Comedy is a translation from Italian, so it's made accessible in English.
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Roxanne (13 KP) rated Once Upon a New Year's Eve in Books

Nov 14, 2018  
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Once Upon a New Year's Eve
Azalea Moone | 2011
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A nice, quick and enjoyable read. I should say that I shouldn't really class this short story as a 'romance' as it is more of a dose of 'smut'...but good smut I might add.
It outlines the bully/victim relationship with a splash of attraction and lust leaving the reader wanting more. In my personal opinion I can not stand bullies and people who abuse others so it makes me cringe a bit when these people are so easily forgiven. Even so I would definitely consider reading the possible sequel.
  
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Jack Reynor recommended Empire of Passion (1978) in Movies (curated)

 
Empire of Passion (1978)
Empire of Passion (1978)
1978 | Drama, Horror, Romance
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"The Japanese New Wave is almost synonymous with Nagisa Oshima. His film In the Realm of the Senses outraged critics and audiences alike with its many scenes of unsimulated sex. Here he takes similar themes of lust and murderous passion and explores them through the supernatural, crafting a ghost story that puts Japanese society and cultural conventions on trial in a masterful way. Who are the criminals here? Those who dare to pursue their feelings and impulses, or the society that forbids them the freedom to do just that?"

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Merissa (12788 KP) rated Snowbody Loves Me (Christmas Falls #2) in Books

Nov 13, 2023  
Snowbody Loves Me (Christmas Falls #2)
Snowbody Loves Me (Christmas Falls #2)
Jacki James | 2023 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
SNOWBODY LOVES ME is the second book in the multi-author seasonal series, Christmas Falls. You don't have to have read book one to get this one, but you're missing out on a brilliant story.

Arlo is the owner of one of the B&Bs and Emerson is the one lucky enough to find a spare room when everywhere is fully booked up. It is insta-lust, quickly followed by insta-love. To be fair, they don't act upon the insta-lust immediately with neither of them sure what is going on or how long Emerson will be staying.

There are lots of pluses for this book, but I do wish they would have spoken a little more about the big things. I know it can be scary to put yourself out there, but surely getting a solid answer is better than a lifetime of uncertainty.

This was a fun, low-angst, seasonal romance set in a town I am coming to love. Definitely recommended by me.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* 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!
Nov 13, 2023
  
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Tron (26 KP) rated The Complete Grimm Chronicles (The Grimm Chronicles Box Set) in Books

May 15, 2017  
The Complete Grimm Chronicles (The Grimm Chronicles Box Set)
The Complete Grimm Chronicles (The Grimm Chronicles Box Set)
Chris Smith, Ken Brosky, Isabella Fontaine, Dagny Holt | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great, strong, teen female role model (2 more)
Fresh take on the fairy tales
Characters you really fall in love with and root for
Some sloppy writing and editing (0 more)
I couldn't put this book down.
I wish this book had been around 10 years ago. It is so rare to find a book with such a strong teen female lead that doesn't end up completely centred around teen love/lust. I loved Briar rabbit and the writing was compelling enough to bring me to tears at the more intense parts of the story. It's a great read that I couldn't put down.