Outlaws
Book
In the late 1970s, as Spain was adrift between the death of Franco and the rebirth of democracy,...
ClareR (5686 KP) rated Boys Don’t Cry in Books
May 18, 2021
Joe at 17, is the brother left to deal with the death of his 12 year old brother. His father manages to get himself in to trouble, and in to prison. His mother can’t cope. And Joe is struggling too. He is in an environment where it is all too easy for him to take the wrong path and end up like his father. Involved with the wrong people and in prison.
We see flashbacks to Finn as he is diagnosed with Leukaemia and how he copes with the treatment. He is such a happy, generous boy, who worries more about everyone else than about himself.
I don’t want to give much away, but Fiona Scarlett has created two boys who are wonderful human beings, despite the hand that has been dealt to them.
I adored this book. It still gives me a lump in my throat when I’m writing about it, never mind speaking to people about it - I’ll point them in this direction, I think.
It’s like the meme that says “This book has destroyed me and broken my heart. You MUST read it”
So yeah, just read it.
The Lucifer Effect: How Good People Turn Evil
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In The Lucifer Effect, the award-winning and internationally respected psychologist, Philip...
Dog Rose Dirt
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When prodigal daughter Heather Evans returns to her family home after her mother's baffling suicide,...
Ross (3284 KP) rated T2 Trainspotting (2017) in Movies
Jan 8, 2018
Mark Renton is back from the wilderness and looking to catch up with (some) old friends. Sadly, Frank Begbie escapes from prison and spots Renton and goes on the rampage to track him down.
There were moments of brilliance (the theft of the Rangers fans was inspired) but overall the film may have missed the target at times.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated The Two Minute Rule in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Another of Crais' stand alone novels, I found this one rather disappointing. The plot was a little too obvious. And, as a completely personal issue, the language also bothered me. On the other hand, the characters were great and compelled me further into the story.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-two-minute-rule-by-robert.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Making A Murderer - Season 2 in TV
Oct 27, 2018 (Updated Oct 27, 2018)
My Own Story: Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Suffragette
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Don't miss Meryl Streep as Emmeline Pankhurst in the major motion picture Suffragette. Emmeline...
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Bad Samaritan (2018)
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A valet (Robert Sheehan) develops a clever scam to burglarize the houses of rich customers. Things...