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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall in Books

Jun 7, 2018

I loved Katie Alender’s Bad Girls Don’t Die series. I was ecstatic to find out she had written another horror ghost story. Miss Alender did not disappoint me with the Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall.

This was a book I didn’t want to put down. I would have read it all in one sitting too had it not been for real life getting in they way.

I loved all the characters and felt they were well written. Florence was my favorite character though for some reason.

The story line was well written. Plus, I love horror stories where an old house is involved.

Yes, some of the plot twists are predictable, and there were times I had some unanswered questions, but I still loved the book.

I would definitely recommend this book. I’m hoping Miss Alender will write another horror ghost story soon. She’s definitely one of my favorite authors.

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Lou Grande (148 KP) rated Hotel Artemis (2018) in Movies

Jun 19, 2018

Hotel Artemis (2018)

2018 | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

6.8

(36 Ratings)

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So Jodi Foster looks like my grandma and that's pretty upsetting, because that must mean I am also old. But she plays the role of the Nurse really well! (As if anyone expects anything different from Ms. Foster, right?) Overall, the acting in this movie was spot-on. I think Jeff Goldblum has reached the point in his career where he's allowed to play himself in every movie (like Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino), but he's always fun to watch. Dave Bautista was great. I think what kept this movie from being really great was the story. It was so close! It was almost good, but it felt unfinished or undeveloped. This movie suffered from a lack of context. Some stories can handle that, but this one felt shaky. There are so many unanswered questions and vague endings that it was an unsatisfying experience. I wanted more!

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Black Mass (2015) in Movies

Jul 8, 2018

Black Mass (2015)

2015 | Drama

7.3

(7 Ratings)

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The Departed it isn't

When it's a gangster film set in Boston, it's always going to get compared to The Departed. The problem with Black Mass is it's very similar to The Departed, but sadly not in quality.

The acting and cast are great, there is some fantastic casting in this although it's Johnny Depp that I'm not too sure on. He seems to be a little over the top and his physical transformation is very creepy and disconcerting. The true story is very interesting, but it sometimes comes across as dull and I do have questions over how true some of this. The film is lacking in humour too and they would've done better to try and liven it up somehow. Whilst I appreciate it's a true story, I do feel it's a little lacking. Not one I'd go out of my way to watch again.

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RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Out of Place in Books

Jul 24, 2019

Out of Place

Jennifer Blecher | 2019 | Children

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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Title: Out of Place ARC

Author: Jennifer Blecher

Read Dates: June 1st- July 4th

Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because I received the ARC of it and also because I can relate to the main character.

Did I like it? Yes, I loved it. I can relate to Cove I was bullied all throughout my life and also have wanted to be a fashion designer too since I was younger. (Make handmade custom clothing now) The book kinda made me cry and get very emotional because of that.

One character I disliked: The Mean Girls

Do I recommend this book? Yes, it will show younger kid's never to give up on your dreams and to ignore the bullies.

Questions for you:
1. Have you read this book?
2. Have you ever been bullied?
3. What's your "dream" or dream job?