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No Flag (After Everything #1)
No Flag (After Everything #1)
Liz Borino | 2021 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
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7.0 (2 Ratings)
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Pretty damn powerful

A story of so many emotions, I couldn't put it down! My heart broke a little for these amazing men, the trials they go through, the raw pain, love and passion.
    Will and Mike fight for each other through the fallout of a military attack, memory loss and injury.

Definitely an adult read, with sex, bdsm, mental anguish/ptsd and descriptions of violent acts. Brilliantly told in a way that keeps you hooked.
  
The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
The Party's Just Beginning (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Drama
Karen Gillan (0 more)
Tough subject
A film written, directed and starring Karen Gillan. Set in Inverness where she was born and raised. Her character is in a downward spiral after her best friend commits suicide.
Quite raw and gritty, definitely not a comedy. It can be quite slow and repetitive for a short film. However Gillian's acting is great and very different from her normal roles. So admire it for that even if it is quite a sad film.
  
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is an emotional, raw story that will definitely pull at your heart strings. this author has a fantastic way of bringing exceptional stories each time. The characters are fantastic and you will definitely fall in love with them as you read. This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride as you read. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
  
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HeartStrings (The Wilder Books, #2)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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this is a story about a raw gritty romance. this book will take you on a emotional roller coaster if a ride. have the tissues at the ready cause you'll definitely need them through out the book. this author has an amazing way of creating her characters and well developed stories. this is the second book in the series. i cant wait to read more from this author in the future.
highly recommended

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Halloween II (2009)
Halloween II (2009)
2009 | Horror
Bizarre
No wonder this went straight to DVD in the UK. It is a gritty, raw film with some graphic, brutal violence....as you would expect. However the film does just feel a bit of a mess overall and a big disappointment after the great 2007 remake of the original Halloween film was done so well. The visions of his Mum at least offer an idea in to Michael's mind but the film just seemed all over the place at times.
  
Becoming Superman
Becoming Superman
J. Michael Straczynski | 2019 | Biography
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a copy of Becoming Superman from HarperCollins Publishers through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, this book was exceptional. The beginning was horrifying but somehow entrancing in a way that all survivor stories are.

Joe Straczynski made a choice and by Grabthars hammer he stuck with it.

The raw determination espoused is nothing short of inspiring.

I don't think I can put into words how much this book touched me and I am so glad to have read it.
  
Death Wish (2018)
Death Wish (2018)
2018 | Action, Crime, Drama
Good cast (0 more)
This is a decent enough revenge action film. It's not really a remake as such as the story is different to the old Death wish film. There's a bit of a gore, expected as Eli Roth is the director. The story is good and the violent encounters feel raw and not glamourised. A entertaining film but if you fancy something more indepth try @The Brave One (2007) or @Death Sentence (2007) both slightly better I felt.
  
Kidulthood (2006)
Kidulthood (2006)
2006 | Crime, Drama
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6.8 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A very good film with some young English actors. I'm not sure if this was a film made for TV but it has that feel to it. It's raw, gritty and brutal showing the life of a group of teenagers in West London. Unfortunately some scenes are quite true to what is going on with inner city teenagers today and the gang culture. Fades a little towards the end but still a good watch.......now to see the sequel Adulthood.
  
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Butch Vig recommended Ramones by Ramones in Music (curated)

 
Ramones by Ramones
Ramones by Ramones
1976 | Punk
8.7 (9 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"It’s the seminal punk rock album ever and it's the album that inspired 10,000 punk bands. It's so minimalist and raw - the production and even the way it's recorded and mixed, with the guitar panel inside the bass and drums. It clocks in 23 minutes or something; it sorta set the tempo for at least one thang that punk-rock would become. The lyrics were sort of cartoony but they also had this stern attitude. It's the classic classic punk rock album."

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Jo Nesbo recommended Ham on Rye in Books (curated)

 
Ham on Rye
Ham on Rye
Charles Bukowski, Roddy Doyle | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I read this as a young student, and I thought you had to be me or one of my friends to appreciate the raw humor and sweet sadness. So I was surprised when my father picked up my book when I was home for summer holiday, and I saw him sitting in his reading chair, laughing out loud. It’s a bit like your parents copying your playlist and actually digging it; you're not sure whether you should feel invaded or proud."

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