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Teri (2 KP) rated The Wide Circumference of Love: A Novel in Books

Mar 22, 2018

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Ability to switch perspectives

Family & relationships that feel authentic

Real love story

This was a really well-written book. It's refreshing to see a WOC write about a black family in a way that is so real, authentic and relatable. It's a love story, but not in the traditional sense where there's a magical "happily ever after". It's a love story where people have to sacrifice, learn, and adapt to stay committed to the people they care about.

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Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Mulberry Mischief in Books

Dec 31, 2019

Mulberry Mischief

Sharon Farrow | 2019 | Mystery

10.0

(2 Ratings)

Book Rating

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one!

Marlee (the mc) becomes involved when the town eccentric wants to use berries for magical protection.

I really liked Marlee as a character. She's smart and quick-thinking.

She tries to help the woman she knows as Leticia and ends up discovering a corpse.

The townsfolk are fully realized. I really liked Theo, Tess, and Natasha.

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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Polar Express (2004) in Movies

Nov 17, 2019 (Updated Nov 17, 2019)

The Polar Express (2004)

2004 | Animation, Drama, Family

7.8

(28 Ratings)

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This makes Christmas magic real (0 more)

I feel the magic

This film for me is magical. I know loads of people says it creeps them out, but to me it just takes me back to those moments when I was a child and felt as if Santa was real. It is just pure wonder and awe and a great adventure. i love that they add some ghost elements as well in a nod to Christmas traditions of old.

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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Miniaturist in Books

Nov 26, 2019

The Miniaturist

Jessie Burton | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry

7.0

(11 Ratings)

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promised more than it delivered

Although a great piece of work it never realises it's parts that could have turned it into something very special. The very strong cast play their roles and absorb you. However it continuously hints of something magical underneath and it's this magic which makes you turn the page until the magic, instead of being the core of the book, sputters out before it took hold. Had it not this could have become a classic.

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Simon Webb (26 KP) rated Guns Akimbo (2019) in Movies

Mar 2, 2020

Guns Akimbo (2019)

2019 | Action, Comedy

7.1

(13 Ratings)

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A little different

Something a little different, acting from the main bad guy leaves a lot to be desired. Main female character is a crack shot until she goes up against Radcliffe then cant seem to hit a thing, ironically when they team up she's a crack shot again and for a few magical moments so is Radcliffe. Shoddy storyline with enjoyable moments. I'd still give it a watch just to say you've seen it.