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Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
2017 | Drama, Mystery
Superb acting and period set design (0 more)
Slow, dull and uninvolving (0 more)
Ponderous retelling of the Christie novel.
This update of Agatha Christie's famous whodunnit certainly looks the part, and the who's who cast certainly give it their all. But for all its visual splendour, the film fails to really engage and is let down by plodding pace and bloated run time. Akin to watching a beautiful piece of antique furniture for two and a half hours.
  
Deadly Intent (I-Team #8)
Deadly Intent (I-Team #8)
Pamela Clare | 2018 | Romance, Thriller
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fabulous.
This is only my second Pamela Clare novel and I’m wondering why. Romantic suspense is my favourite genre and I plainly have some catching up to do. I loved Joaquin’s story and couldn’t wait to pick my kindle back up to continue. I did figure out who the bad guy was early on but that didn’t deter me. It was fast paced with never a dull moment. Can’t wait for the next one.
  
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Dana (24 KP) rated Into The Still Blue in Books

Mar 23, 2018  
Into The Still Blue
Into The Still Blue
Veronica Rossi | 2016 | Children
10
9.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Why did it have to end? I want more about them. This novel was amazing and it tied everything up nicely. I couldn't have asked for a better ending to a series. The relationships between the characters made me so happy. I want to know more about their lives after the ending. I would definitely recommend this to any of my friends. Thank you Veronica Rossi for the great adventure through the Aether.
  
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Elliott (1 KP) rated Owsla by Fall Of Efrafa in Music

Feb 18, 2018  
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Owsla by Fall Of Efrafa
2006 | Folk, Metal, Punk
10
7.5 (2 Ratings)
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Neocrust, the atmosphere, tempo, (0 more)
This is world-changing and genre-defining
This story begins with one brighton boy reading Watership down,

This novel-based epic is a beautiful mix of crust and strings within a sort of ur-folk, which is hard to characterise to someone who hasn't heard it.


They make the subject matter leap at you with the slamming rifffs and souring melodies, anti-meat propaghanda never felt so good.
  
A fictional biography of Mark and his relationship with Peter. Unfortunately, it reads more like a biography of Peter, and much of Mark's life is whitewashed. Furthermore, the characters going from modern English to New King James to quote scripture (much less how much scripture is quoted) makes this novel laughable.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-marks-story-by-jerry-b.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
When Gus is knocked into a 24 hour coma, he awakes to find Shawn has a new friend. Tara insists she is Shawn's psychic slave. Could she be behind the things happening to Shawn's enemies? I loved this tie in novel. I laughed hard and the plot kept me guessing until the end.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-psych-mind-is-terrible.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Britt Smith (36 KP) rated Nation in Books

Mar 11, 2018  
Nation
Nation
Terry Pratchett | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Does Not Happen (0 more)
I would give it a solid 20/10 if possible
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After receiving a signed copy of this as a gift, I read throughout it without the knowledge it would become my favorite STP novel of all time. I don't know why it struck a chord, but Mau is amazing and the development of the story is so strong that it caused one of those 'Just one more' chapter nights to finish.
  
American Gods  - Season 1
American Gods - Season 1
2017 | Drama
Ricky whittle (1 more)
Ian mcshane
As ive never read the novel wasnt sure american gods would be my cup of tea but as a fan bryan fullers other work hannibal i wasnt disappionted both ricky whittle and ian mcshane are excellent in the lead roles as ive only watched the first three episodes so my review is what ive sern so far looking forward to se where the rest of season one goes next
  
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Nicole Soileau (4 KP) Jun 18, 2018

Definitely check out the book when you get a chance! It's a great read.

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Kevin Phillipson (10017 KP) Jun 18, 2018

Going to soon

This was my first of this author's books, and I went in absolutely blind. I chose the book randomly from the library and didn't realize it was a companion to another novel until I started digging into it. The story drew me in instantly and the set up was creative and gave the story an interesting flow. I really enjoyed this one and I plan to go on to read lock in!
  
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Katie Guinn (34 KP) rated Airframe in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
Airframe
Airframe
Michael Crichton | 1997 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I'm ashamed to say it's been years since I read a Michael Crichton novel, but what a way to jump back in! This book was better than I expected, somehow he managed to keep it interesting even though there wasn't a lot of action happening. The pacing was fast, although I thought the main character could have been a little more developed. All in all, this is a book I would definitely recommend.