LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Jaws 2 (1978) in Movies
Apr 27, 2022
For what it's worth, it's not too shabby all things considered. It's nice to see Roy Scheider back for another turn, even if he was reluctant to do so. The group of teens that the main bulk of the film focuses on are likable enough, even if they're somewhat forgettable. There are a few nice shots scattered throughout, and some fun sequences - An early boat chase that ends with the shark aflame, and the boat blowing the fuck up is a ridiculous highlight, and John Williams also returns to provide another great score.
Otherwise, it's just lacks a lot that makes the original such a classic. It's nowhere near as terrifying for instance, and is missing the character chemistry that was such a big part of Jaws' second half.
Jaws 2 definitely has some entertainment value that's worth exploring, but like so many sequels that followed in its wake, it was never going to step out of the shadow of its predecessor, nothing more, nothing less.
Merissa (13169 KP) rated Farm to Fabre in Books
Dec 2, 2022
I loved the pacing of this story. It continually moves you forward, without the frantic scenes that sometimes happen. Andie is a wonderful character who doesn't hold grudges, accepts people for who they are, and tries to make the best of any situation. This is completely character-driven, with Andie, Doc, and Rupert being the main ones we interact with. The other characters are seen through zoom, email, or mentioned in passing.
A brilliant standalone story that mentions covid but doesn't allow it to take centre stage. Absolutely recommended by me.
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Serial Killer's Daughter in Books
Aug 14, 2022
Jenny is a local vet living with her husband and 2 children in a quiet village in Devon where nothing usually happens but then a young woman goes missing, Jenny is having blackouts and someone is leaving her "presents" on her doorstep. Jenny starts to doubt her own sanity and suspects those around her but could it be related to her father, the serial killer known as The Painted Lady Killer? Is Jenny taking after her father?
This is a great book to listen to and although it's a slow burner, it certainly kept me engaged throughout. It's full of suspense and mystery with a great twist at the end and I particularly liked the narrators who did a great job.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK Audio and NetGalley for enabling me to listen to The Serial Killer's Daughter and share my thoughts.
Crucible (Sigma Force #14)
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Arriving home on Christmas Eve, Commander Gray Pierce discovers his house ransacked, his pregnant...
The Narrator
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What if the chance of a perfect life… put your daughter in grave danger? Being a single mother...
Deadly Tides (Misty Pines Mystery #2)
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A missing surf legend. Waterlogged clues. Can he trust his gut instincts to end the wave of murder? ...
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The Darkest Sin
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Set in Renaissance Florence, The Darkest Sin is an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop...
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Wish (Indigo Dreams #1)
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If you love ballet fiction... For Indigo Stevens, ballet classes at Miss Roberta’s ballet studio...
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ClareR (5950 KP) rated Twisted Roots (After the Storm#2) (The Eye of the Storm) in Books
Jul 30, 2023
These novelettes (this is the second, and there’s more to come) are for those who have already read The Eye of the Storm series, and they add just an extra special something to the story. If you like werewolves, I’d highly recommend the series. I loved them - pure escapism. And we all need a bit of that sometimes! I’m just glad that Dianna Hardy is writing again, and excited for the two worlds of The Eye of the Storm and The Witching Pen to combine in a novel planned for the future - I'm just going to have to wait!
My opinions are my own (as anyone who knows me will fully agree with!) and many thanks to Dianna Hardy for sending me an ARC to read and honestly review.
Death on the Grand Canal
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Having discovered a knack for investigation, Stefanie joins Thomas Burkhardt in Milan, Italy, on the...