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Sarah (7799 KP) shared own rating to Bookworms in Orbs

May 30, 2018
The first thing I've been able to review in weeks... hate it when real life gets in the way ?
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Sarah (7799 KP) rated The Child in Books

May 30, 2018  
The Child
The Child
Fiona Barton | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.3 (15 Ratings)
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An interesting thriller
As thrillers go, this is a pretty good one. It's very well written and has you hooked and interested right from the start. The characters are well developed and all flawed in their own way, some to the point where you actually don't like them (but I get the feeling that's intended). There is a lot fitted into a fairly short book, but this isn't necessarily a negative. There are some benefits to books not dragging on for hundreds of pages more than necessary.

My only negatives are that sadly I saw the twist coming. Not straight away, but I cottoned on around 2/3 of the way through and I'm afraid I turned out to be right. I've probably read far too many books but it's a shame when you figure out the ending in advance. Also, the story goes at quite a pace but the ending seems ridiculously rushed.a massive build up and then a bit of a lacklustre ending, despite the twist.
  
  
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Lauren Hutton recommended The Complete I Ching in Books (curated)

 
The Complete I Ching
The Complete I Ching
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"Three or four thousand years of collected information on how to live a life with reason, and eventually, wisdom. You ask it real questions, you get real answers — and they’ll smack you in the mouth."

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Bill Nye recommended Carry On, Mr. Bowditch in Books (curated)

 
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Latham | 2020 | Biography, History & Politics, Young Adult (YA)
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"About a real-life American hero who pulls himself through life with genius and hard work. He inspired me as kid — he still does. I hope to make the movie someday soon."

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The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green | 2012 | Children
9
8.2 (185 Ratings)
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Tear Jerker
A story about real life and real feelings (with just a little bit of fairytale fluff), if you have a heart you will get attached and your heart with ache for Hazel and Gus.
  
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Ingrid Goes West (2017)
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
2017 | Comedy
Ingrid Goes West heavily explores obsession, stalker behavior, and the need to be noticed, both on social media and in real life. It also touches on the duality of online personas versus the ones we lead in real life.
Critic - Mae Abdulbaki
Original Score: 3.5 out of 5

Read Review: http://www.punchdrunkcritics.com/2017/01/sundance-review-ingrid-goes-west.html
  
Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman (2017)
2017 | Action, Fantasy, War
I liked this movie and I'm very impressed that the lead woman filmed this movie and her stunts whilst pregnant in real life