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The School For Good and Evil
The School For Good and Evil
Soman Chainani | 2014 | Children, Young Adult (YA)
8
7.2 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
Educational
Personally, I loved this book. A full-on fairy-tale itself, it incorporates so many details that I wouldn't have even thought of. Very few plot holes were left open, and I loved how the author incorporated details from the original versions of the books, and not only the Disney versions.

I loved the way this book went, full of surprises and so many amazing things. Definetely worth your time.
  
Luv Is Rage 2  by Lil Uzi Vert
Luv Is Rage 2 by Lil Uzi Vert
2017 | Alternative
Uzi is changed a person now, more weary of the world, less naively cheerful, and this is reflected on Luv is Rage 2. If he does have a heart, it may soon be blackened. Uzi is feeling vindictive, rather than just being “happy to be here”
Critic- Alphonse Pierre
Original Score: 2.5 out of 5

Read Review: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-luv-is-rage-2-review-news.36733.html
  
A History of Violence (2005)
A History of Violence (2005)
2005 | Action, Drama, Mystery
Raw, emotional, powerful drama
Apart from the fact I love Viggo Mortensen, this film is not one of those violent action films, but actually about a family drama. The story plot may not have been original, however, the dramatic effect it had on the family was powerful and emotional. It really does raise the question how well do you know the people you love? And not in a melodramatic way.
  
Paranormal by Alice Cooper
Paranormal by Alice Cooper
2017 | Metal, Rock
Taken as a whole, it’s a pretty patchwork affair, but so are all Alice Cooper albums, even the great ones. And while this isn’t one of the great ones, it also doesn’t sound like the work of a washed-up has-been who’s out of time and ideas
Critic - Sleazegrinder
Original Score: 3.5 out of 5

Read Review: http://teamrock.com/review/2017-07-11/alice-cooper-paranormal-album-review
  
There's Someone In Your House
There's Someone In Your House
Stephanie Perkins | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
4
6.7 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was expecting so much more from this, and especially a side step from the romance. In all honesty, I was skimming through the many make out sessions just to get to the next killing and even they didn’t really leave me freaked out
Critic- Heart Full Of Books
Original Score: 2 out of 5

Read Review: https://heartfullofbooks.com/2017/07/20/review-theres-someone-inside-your-house-by-stephanie-perkins/
  
Transcripted
Transcripted
2017 | Puzzle & Cards
Gameplay that perfectly blends bullet hell shooters with casual puzzle elements (0 more)
A somewhat uneven difficulty curve (0 more)
Transcripted‘s unexpected blend of shoot-em-ups and Zuma-style match three gameplay makes for one of the most refreshing and addictive experiences of the year, with the perfect mix of casual simplicity and hardcore depth.
Critic- Josh Harmon
Original Score: 9 out of 10

Read Review: http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-transcripted/
  
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Mekkin B. (122 KP) is asking for a recommendation

Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)  
Recommend Me
I got to see the original Rosetta stone the other day. It's truly an amazing artifact that unlocked so much knowledge that might otherwise have been lost.

In that spirit, I'd love to hear from you: What is your favorite book/movie/TV show that has been translated from another language? (Dubbing and subtitles are both acceptable).

Mine are currently One Hundred Years of Solitude and Njáls saga.
     
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) Sep 14, 2017

Books are altogether another behemoth as most have been translated into other languages. Authors such as Albert Camus, Franz Kafka, Jean Paul Sartre, Dostoevsky, Gunther Grass, Han Kang, Rousseau, Christine de Pizan...it's endless ?

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Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) Sep 14, 2017 (Updated Sep 14, 2017)

The Hangman's Daughter series, by Oliver Pötzsch, is one of my favorite translations. Originally published in German, I believe. I read them a few years ago - the first one here: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/the-hangmans-daughter-by-oliver-potzsch/
and the next three several months later: https://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/book-review-the-dark-monk-the-beggar-king-and-the-poisoned-pilgrim/

House Of Cards
House Of Cards
2013 | Drama
Scenes pick up where they left off in the previous episode, and respect the audience’s ability to sustain interest. Given the intrigue, great characters and Spacey’s sublime performance, viewers won’t need gimmicks to keep them coming back for more.
  
See What I Have Done
See What I Have Done
Sarah Schmidt | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
4
6.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
I do think others will enjoy it if they are okay with not getting closure at the end. It’s one of those I classify under read it for the journey, not the destination, although I am sure even the ending will please folks who love lyrical writing.
Critic- Ana's Lair
Original Score: 1.75 out of 5

Read Review: https://anaslair.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/see-what-i-have-done/
  
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MissDeidre (2 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies

Apr 24, 2018  
It (2017)
It (2017)
2017 | Drama, Horror
7
7.9 (354 Ratings)
Movie Rating
High production values, good casting (0 more)
Not that scary (0 more)
Pretty good
Maybe I didn't find it scary because I already knew what was going to happen. This new Pennywise just wasn't as scary as the original. Tim Curry doesn't need CGI teeth to be terrifying. That being said, the overall quality of the movie is better than the mini series, but that's because they had more money to throw around.