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Cold Skin (2017)
7.0
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Franco-Spanish horror-drama (made in English), based on the novel by Albert Sanchez Pinol. During...
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated On a Cold Dark Sea in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Yes, this is yet another novel about the Titanic, but I request you not click away just yet. Instead, please read my latest review on my blog that answers the question: has Elizabeth Blackwell found an angle to this old story that sets her novel apart from all the rest, or has she, like so many before her who are transfixed with this story, fallen into the same mundane traps? Find out in my review of “On a Cold Dark Sea” on my blog, here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/03/31/portraits-in-survival/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/03/31/portraits-in-survival/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Becoming Bonnie in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Probably the most famous of criminal duos is Bonnie and Clyde. Their spree of murder and theft ended up with a shoot-out that ended their young lives in the spring of 1934. In her debut novel, Jenni Walsh attempts to paint a fictional portrait of the woman who made up half of this team, from the sketchy information available, and no small amount of innovative flights of fancy on Walsh's part. Read my review of this historical fiction novel in my review here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/05/31/constructing-a-criminal/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/05/31/constructing-a-criminal/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Ecstasy in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Most people may have heard of the names Gustav Mahler and Gustav Klimt, but the names Alma Mahler and Alma Maria Schindler probably mean nothing to you. Admittedly they didn’t to me either. However, with Mary Sharratt’s newest novel, I’m glad to have finally had the chance to learn something about one very interesting woman. If you read my review of this book on my blog here, you’ll find out where all these names, and more, come together in one historical fiction novel.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/07/07/an-eve-or-a-lilith/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/07/07/an-eve-or-a-lilith/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Winter Sisters in Books
Oct 6, 2020
Albany, New York, January 1879; two young girls go missing during a deadly blizzard and are only found weeks later, when the city is amid a devastating flood. This new novel by Robin Oliveira follows some of the same characters from her 2010 best-selling novel, “My Name in Mary Sutter” but if you haven’t read that, don’t let that stop you from reading this book. Find out why in my latest #bookreview of “Winter Sisters” on my blog here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/02/20/chilling-childhood/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/02/20/chilling-childhood/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Little Breton Bistro in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Nina George’s newest novel is about Marianne, a German woman who, at the age of 60 decides to kill herself while vacationing in Paris with her husband. Of course, she fails at her attempt, and that (as the poet says) has made all the difference. This novel is as charmingly written as her previous one, but I think I liked that one just a little bit better. Find out why in my newest book review on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/06/09/leaping-late-in-life/
Erika (17789 KP) rated Star Wars: Captain Phasma in Books
Sep 28, 2019
This graphic novel was published during the hype leading up to TLJ. Of course, Phasma's part ended up being anti-climactic and trash.
This picks up right after TFA, and Phasma's quest to hunt down the First Order officer that gave information to the Resistance so they could blow up Starkiller. Obviously, it was Phasma that did it, but she's on a quest to pin it on someone else.
Other than demonstrating Phasma's ruthlessness, there was no real additional information given about her character.
This picks up right after TFA, and Phasma's quest to hunt down the First Order officer that gave information to the Resistance so they could blow up Starkiller. Obviously, it was Phasma that did it, but she's on a quest to pin it on someone else.
Other than demonstrating Phasma's ruthlessness, there was no real additional information given about her character.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Passengers in Books
Sep 15, 2019
This novel is in every way original, thrilling and compelling. The issues of morality, ethics, politics and self-interest come across clearly and are thought about long after the book has been read. The fact that this novel can accomplish all that while delivering a truly interesting and plausible concept in a page turner is nothing short of genius. While the character development may be a little one dimensional and the writing stilted and trite at times the plot propels this story forward much like an uncontrollable self-driving car.
Red Joan (2018)
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Adaptation of Jennie Rooney's novel of the same name, inspired by the life of real-life spy Melita...
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The Latitude by Pete Clements is a timely new romance thriller novel that will captivate readers...
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