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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Die of Shame in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
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Die of Shame
Mark Billingham | 2016
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I am a huge Mark Billingham fan and am at the front of the queue when a new book comes out so it is with massive regret that I have to say that this one just didn’t grab me by the neck like his other books have - you have no idea how upset this makes me feel. It’s not that it is a bad book - it’s well written, has interesting characters and a good story line - but I found myself being rather indifferent about reading it and it took me a little longer than it normally does to read it when I compare it to others written by the same author.

Review at <a href="https://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/synopsis-from-goodreads-from-british.html">Reading Stuff 'n' Things</a>
  
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Blame It on the Bet (Whiskey Sisters, #1) in Books

May 7, 2019  
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Blame It on the Bet (Whiskey Sisters, #1)
L.E. Rico | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the first book in this series by this author. This story will suck you in from the first page and keep you hooked till the very last page. This book can be read as a stand alone read. Amazing characters you will fall in love with as you read. This author has a fab writing style which is very smooth, which makes reading this story very effortless. I can't wait to read more from this author n the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
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Julia Cafritz recommended Gimme Shelter (1970) in Movies (curated)

 
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
1970 | Documentary, Music, Thriller
(0 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"So it’s only appropriate that by 1969, when Mick Jagger steps out of a helicopter at Altamont Speedway, in the brilliant rock doc Gimme Shelter, he is promptly punched in the face by a rabid fan. It’s all downhill from there. Here is Mick at his best and worst—decadent druggie, preening queen, rock ‘n’ roll showman, heart-of-gold hustler, unsuccessful snake charmer. David Maysles, Albert Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin are there to beautifully capture the idealism of Woodstock melt and turn into this bad acid trip."

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Meghan Udell recommended Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook: Instructions, Patterns, and Advice for a New Generation of Knitters in Books (curated)

 
Stitch &#039;N Bitch: The Knitter&#039;s Handbook: Instructions, Patterns, and Advice for a New Generation of Knitters
Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook: Instructions, Patterns, and Advice for a New Generation of Knitters
Debbie Stoller | 2003 | Sport & Leisure
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"Over the years I’ve collected dozens of how-to and instruction manuals for knitting techniques, but Stitch ‘n Bitch is the one knitting book I come back to time-and-time again. Written by the cofounder of the third-wave feminist magazine BUST, the pages are filled with puns and simple to follow patterns including a skull and crossbone sweater, and the original pussy hat. This was the book that finally helped me learn to fix my mistakes, instead of frantically undoing hours of work. A must have for any practical knitting library."

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Peter G. (247 KP) rated Menace II Society (1993) in Movies

Sep 4, 2019  
Menace II Society (1993)
Menace II Society (1993)
1993 | Action, Drama
8
7.3 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
The Hughes brothers make quite an impactful debut with this realistically powerful and violently graphic story.
I found similarities between this and Carlito's Way in that it's a story about changing one's life no matter how bad it was before things get out of hand and time runs out for you.
The gang violence is excessive and the story line shows that growing up in this environment makes it very difficult to escape from.
It's one of the better gang related movies alongside Boyz n The Hood and has a strong message.