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Sarah (7799 KP) rated Moon Tiger in Books
Aug 10, 2017
A nice surprise
I had never heard of this book until I was given it as a birthday present because it won the Boiler prize the year I was born (1987). All I can say is what a pleasant surprise. It's a well written and intriguing story of the life and loves of a woman on her death bed. The main character Claudia is very flawed, but it makes her more real, personable and intriguing, and there are a few interesting story developments that keep you reading throughout.
Domonique (0 KP) rated Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in Books
May 12, 2018
This was such a good conclusion to the story of Miss Peregrine and her peculiar children. I was so hoping that Jacob and Emma would get a chance to be together without the hollows and the threat of the whites and just to be normal kids, so to speak, and I'm glad that's what happened in the end. I hope that Jacob's parents come around and finally realize how special their son is and I'm glad the children and Miss Peregrine found a way to live outside a loop and experience real life.
Melissa Farman- Foster (3 KP) rated One Day in December: A Christmas Love Story in Books
Feb 4, 2019
Book review
Loved it! Many love stories are way too cliché... they see each other.. they fall in love... they get together... the end. This is much more realistic but still a good story. Whilst Lu goes through some tough times, it reflects the real world the challenges of life where everything isn't sugar coated.
Jarom Solar Norris (177 KP) rated Hearts Beat Loud (2018) in Movies
Feb 13, 2019 (Updated Feb 13, 2019)
THIS MOVIE IS SO PURE. Hearts Beat Loud‘s tagline is “The Feel Good Movie We Need Right Now” and I don’t know if I can describe it any better. It has great acting, great music, a great story about relationships and love and real-life problems, great design and editing, great everything. I could try and go into details but it just feels like I can say “every bit of it feels good” and tell you the music will be stuck in your head for months and call it a day.
Chryssie (13 KP) rated Game Of Thrones in TV
May 10, 2019
Intense drama with lots of plots to follow
Characters you hate to love and characters you love to hate;
In the seven kingdoms you will never be short on either!
This epic TV show is based on the books by George R R Martin and it truly does bring Westeros and the world of the seven kingdoms to life.
You will see epic battles, beautiful costumes, impressive animals ( real and mythical) and get swept away in the right for the Iron Throne.
In the seven kingdoms you will never be short on either!
This epic TV show is based on the books by George R R Martin and it truly does bring Westeros and the world of the seven kingdoms to life.
You will see epic battles, beautiful costumes, impressive animals ( real and mythical) and get swept away in the right for the Iron Throne.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Rocketman (2019) in Movies
May 25, 2019
And it seems to be, he lived his life burning candles at both ends. Rocketman (2019) Review
The real genius of “Rocketman”, other than Elton John and Bernie Taupin themselves, is the wonderful narrative conceit of framing the story as a rehab confessional. It allows the makers or this musical fantasy to dive deep into the unreliable narration of a man who may be willing to air the dirty laundry of his past but still has a modern-day brand and reputation to protect...
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Ross (3284 KP) rated BASEketball (1998) in Movies
Jan 17, 2018
Hilarious film about a made-up sport, free from all the corporate nonsense associated with the other major sports, and one where less athletic people could play.
From the early days of the sport's creation to the tension starting to tell in the creators (one wants to keep the sport true to its roots, the other wants to capitalise on the commercial success), this hilarious film shows Trey Parker and Matt Stone in real life for once, and is their funniest live action appearances since Cannibal: The Musical.
From the early days of the sport's creation to the tension starting to tell in the creators (one wants to keep the sport true to its roots, the other wants to capitalise on the commercial success), this hilarious film shows Trey Parker and Matt Stone in real life for once, and is their funniest live action appearances since Cannibal: The Musical.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Marmalade Martini in Books
Feb 20, 2018
An excellent debut novel. The story had a nice flow and the characters were very believable. I really enjoyed the way the story developed with some twists and turns just like in real life. Jamie is a little like all of us, or if you are one of those perfect people you have a friend like her. She deserves to have good things happen to her and you are overjoyed when it does. You also want to punch anyone who mistreats her. I hope to see a follow up novel soon.
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated Pandora's Children: The Complete Nightmares Book 1 in Books
Jun 7, 2018
This book is very interesting as it's not what you would think of as horror. Most of this book deals with real life horrors, things that can happen to any of us in our lifetime.
I am so glad I read this book. Some stories did make me a tad uncomfortable, but not because they were poorly written. I was uncomfortable because I could kind of relate some times.
There are a few typos and grammar mistakes, but there aren't too many as to take away from the book.
I'd definitely recommend this book.
I am so glad I read this book. Some stories did make me a tad uncomfortable, but not because they were poorly written. I was uncomfortable because I could kind of relate some times.
There are a few typos and grammar mistakes, but there aren't too many as to take away from the book.
I'd definitely recommend this book.
It’s addictive!
I read books, I like to write about the books I read. Smashbomb is great for people like me - I’m always recommending books to my ‘real life’ friends (both by their request and just because I can’t shut up about some books), and now I can recommend books to complete strangers! What’s not to like!! Oh, and I like how I can ‘dabble! In some of the other things on here (film, apps etc). Quite handy to read up on films to share with my children and for myself too.