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ClareR (5874 KP) rated There There in Books

Mar 2, 2019

There There

Tommy Orange | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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A fascinating insight

This novel is written to show us the reader that Native Americans don't all follow the stereotype that we have grown up with. Certainly, there are Native Americans on reservations, but they also live in cities and have lives that are more familiar to non-Native Americans.
This book is set in Oakland in the lead up to a pow wow. It's told from multiple points of view, tells of different lives, and the modern struggles of Indians living in cities (poverty, drug and alcohol addiction and finding their identity).
This book was so well written - it was very in depth, but was easy to read, meaning that I read it far too quickly. I really enjoyed the windows in to these peoples lives. The dramatic finale of the book had my heart in my mouth throughout.
Well worthy of all the praise it's had, in my opinion.

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Scarlett Gauthier (0 KP) rated Illuminae: The Illuminae Files: Book 1 in Books

Mar 17, 2018

EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!! I didn’t really know what I was getting into when I started beyond the incredible artistry of how it was written. Which was truly incredible. For the unique layout alone, everyone should read this book. Stunning graphics aside the storyline was INCREDIBLE. I felt all the feels....anger, sadness (and yes some ugly crying), excitement.... you name it. This book had my on the edge of my seat and I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. Twists upon twists. I loved the characters, Kady and Ezra and all the supporting cast. I even had feels for the crazy AI AIDAN. I can’t praise this book highly enough!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would. It has easily become one of my new favorites of all time. I seriously can’t wait to get my hands on the second one!!!!

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Godfather (1972) in Movies

Jun 2, 2018

The Godfather (1972)

1972 | Crime, Drama

9.3

(53 Ratings)

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Time for you to rewatch it!

Recently rewatching the original "The Godfather" with my son really supported again all the fame, longevity and praise the film has gotten over the years.

The movie does take its time telling its story of the daily life of the Corleone family and how the lives of the family interact with themselves and with stark contrast to the outside word, but the journey is worth the ride.

The characters are all so brilliantly, deeply written and acted, they are just a joy to watch. The cinematography is also a character in the film as it has such a unique look and feel, it transports you into their realm almost immediately.

If it has been awhile, time to give the film another viewing. If you haven't seen, shame on you and watch it now!!

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Sam (228 KP) rated The LEGO Movie (2014) in Movies

Oct 28, 2019

The LEGO Movie (2014)

2014 | Action, Animation, Comedy

8.2

(53 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Favorable Characters (3 more)

Interesting Plot

Love the Deeper Meaning

Beautiful Animation

Fun Filled Adventure

When I first heard about them makong a Lego movie I was worried. As someone who gre up playing with Legos and watching the previously made animated movies produced by lego, I wanted to make sure that if there was to be A Lego Movie that it would live up to my childhood dreams, this film did exactly that.
I loved the multiple worlds of lego as well as layering the film with deeper life lessons and meanings on what it means to be special anf different.
This whole film was beautifully done right down to the animations. The charactera really make this film and I can't help but praise whoever designed the script, both the dialogue and the execution of it is wonderfully done, I couldn't possibly ask for more.

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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Hansel and Gretel (1988) in Movies

Aug 9, 2019

Hansel and Gretel (1988)

1988 | Family, Sci-Fi

6.5

(2 Ratings)

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Pretty much everything (0 more)

A little too direct (0 more)

A great telling of an old tale

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Saw this on Netflix and decided to give it a try, honestly wasn't a bad movie.
Cheesy Old school graphics help tell this tale very well and I praise the effort.
A few enjoyable musical numbers that are actually a little fun to hear.
Brother and sister Hansel (Hugh Pollard) and Gretel (Nicola Stapleton) are careless and leave food out for a donkey to eat. This enrages their mother (Emily Richard) because the family is poor and cannot afford to waste food. She orders the children to go out and pick some berries. Lost in the woods, they eventually find a magical cottage made of gingerbread and meet a nice old woman named Griselda (Cloris Leachman). But Griselda is a witch who imprisons the children and plans to eat them.
Initial release: 1987