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So this book aims to be a comedy take on a murder mystery. This is achieved by making all the characters names (including the famous author Downton Tabby) puns on real life characters. So many puns in fact it would give Dad's a run for their money.
I spent a good half of the book just trying to figure out the logistics in my mind of how cats could ride motorcycles or have a profession like a Baker. After getting through that, it was time for the murders to start.
I will say, for a slapstick take on a murder mystery it was a lot more gory than I had predicted. So if you don't like descriptions of gore then this is not the book for you.
Although I read it to the end, it was more because I had gotten this far rather than enjoying it. It was good. I really enjoyed the puns scattered through the book but I didn't really enjoy the plot. However, it is an entertaining summer read.

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Maddie (0 KP) rated The Limehouse Golem (2016) in Movies

Sep 1, 2018

The Limehouse Golem (2016)

2016 | Horror, International, Mystery

7.5

(11 Ratings)

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I was watching the Limehouse Golem the other day with my aunt, and we both absolutely loved it. I thought Douglas Booth stood out incredibly throughout the whole film, but Olivia Cooke really stole the show as Lizzie. The last few scenes with her in she was magnificent and both my aunt and I thought they did a fantastic job. The only criticism was that we both thought there was too much gore, in that it distracted from the plot as a whole. Now, I love gory shows like Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders etc. but when it fits the plot and adds something extra, like in Sweeney Todd, we know the gore is there because it's showing the story. It felt like the gore in this film was overkill and didn't add anything to the stories of the murders or underlying plots. However, I would 100% recommend this film. All the cast did an amazing job and the cinematography and soundtrack are excellent.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Down to the Woods in Books

Nov 3, 2018

Down to the Woods

M.J. Arlidge | 2018 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

8.0

(3 Ratings)

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This is only the second of M.J. Arlidge's books starring DI Helen Grace that I have read but the eighth in the series however I don't feel it absolutely necessary to have read them all as this stands up well on its own.

What a great story this is with scenes of peril, suspense, graphic descriptions of the aftermath of gruesome murders, twists, turns and red herrings, with fantastic and interesting characters especially DI Grace and the introduction of a new character, DS Joseph Hudson [I am very interested to see how their relationship develops in future stories] and all wrapped up in a great mystery set in the beautiful setting of The New Forest ... what more could you want?

Definitely recommended to fellow readers who don't mind a bit of blood mixed with action ... M.J. Arlidge does not disappoint with this book and my thanks go to the Publisher, Penguin UK - Michael Joseph via NetGalley for providing me with a copy in return for an honest review.

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Helen (3 KP) Dec 19, 2018

I am currently reading this and enjoying it ... I have read the whole series and I agree you don’t have to read them in order however to get the insight into the lead character Helen Grace you need to read them in order x

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The Craggus (360 KP) rated Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) in Movies

Nov 26, 2018 (Updated Nov 26, 2018)

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

2018 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery

7.2

(201 Ratings)

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To fall victim to one dark lord may be considered a misfortune. For it to happen on a cyclical basis suggests a fundamental structural flaw in your society. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald (2018) #Review

There’s a touch of vanity to the new Wizarding World logo which follows the Warner Bros shield at the start of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Gindelwald”, equal in hubris if not in ironic overconfidence to the unveiling (and shuttering) of Universal’s Dark Universe at the star of “The Mummy”. The mission is clear: expand the brand, diminish ‘Harry Potter’. The trouble is, the charm of Harry Potter was in its lead characters and their coming of age journey against the backdrop of a secret wizarding world falling back into a war which had not yet been won. You take those appealing characters away and all you’re left with is a wizarding world which doesn’t hold up to even the most cursory scrutiny in a movie that, for a family-friendly blockbuster, sure has a lot of baby murders in it....
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusGrindelwald

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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Let Me In (2010) in Movies

Jul 3, 2019

Let Me In (2010)

2010 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

7.3

(11 Ratings)

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Let Her in

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Let me in- is a remake of the 2008 swedish film called - let the right one in.

The story is about- Bullied at school, neglected at home and incredibly lonely, 12-year-old Owen spends his days plotting revenge on his tormentors and spends his nights spying on other residents of the apartment complex. His sole friend is Abby, a strange girl who comes out only at nighttime. Both outcasts, the two form a strong bond. When Abby's caretaker disappears amid a series of gruesome murders, Owen begins to suspect that she is hiding a terrible secret.

The cast was really good, chloe grace mortz, kodi smit-mcphee, richard jenkins and dylan minnette were all really great.

Matt reeves who directed "cloverfield", 2 years before directed this film. He went on to direct "dawn and war of the planet of the apes" and hes going to direct the upcoming "the batman" film in 2021.

Overall "let me in", is scary, haunted, sad, romantic and overall very good.