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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated The Busconductor Hines in Books
Jul 2, 2019
Fairly good read
As realism goes, this book is spot on. Kelman's portrayal of Glasgow in the 1980's is accurate. The book is written in 5 chapters, each detailing the unsatisfactory life of Hines who is caught up in a job he feels desperately unhappy in, a struggling marriage and early signs of depression. Whilst Kelman's use of realism sucks the reader into 'place' the novel itself is frustrating in the sense that their is no real plot and nothing really exciting happens. I struggled to finish the book and was disappointed at the end. I can however, commend the author on his realist technique.
blueirisfox (125 KP) created a video about Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn in Video Games
Jun 26, 2021 (Updated Jun 28, 2021)
Dominique Marie (7 KP) rated Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) in Books
Nov 28, 2018
I found this story to be really cute. There is just this innocent feel to it that I really loved about it. I also enjoyed Magical Realism elements very much. My one complaint is that I would have preferred it if she had ended up the man that she didn't end up with in the end.
Bret Easton Ellis recommended The Kid with a Bike (2011) in Movies (curated)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Magician's Lie in Books
Oct 5, 2020
They have been calling this "Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus." Since I've never read either of those books, I could enjoy it for what it is - historical fiction, woman's murder mystery with a touch of magical realism. You can read my review of this novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/03/10/illusions-and-elusions/
James Franco recommended Bicycle Thieves (1948) in Movies (curated)
Magical realism at it's most beautiful
This book is jam packed with magical realism. The imagery is beautiful, it is constantly surprising, and I couldn't get enough.
There are women who rise from the dead, seals who forge unbreakable bonds with swimming fishermen, Gods, Goddesses, and people borne of fire.
Tasmania is imagined as a fantastical landscape, steeped in beauty and folklore - it's a place I've never been to, but this book certainly piqued my interest. I can honestly say that each chapter is a surprise. I didn't see any of the storyline coming. There's no guessing at what's going to happen - and I loved that unpredictable journey through this book.
If I could give this book more than 5/5, i most certainly would!
Many thanks to ReadersFirst and the publisher for my copy of this beautiful book.
There are women who rise from the dead, seals who forge unbreakable bonds with swimming fishermen, Gods, Goddesses, and people borne of fire.
Tasmania is imagined as a fantastical landscape, steeped in beauty and folklore - it's a place I've never been to, but this book certainly piqued my interest. I can honestly say that each chapter is a surprise. I didn't see any of the storyline coming. There's no guessing at what's going to happen - and I loved that unpredictable journey through this book.
If I could give this book more than 5/5, i most certainly would!
Many thanks to ReadersFirst and the publisher for my copy of this beautiful book.
Lisa Yuskavage recommended Anna Karenina in Books (curated)
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Gavin & Stacey in TV
May 18, 2020
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The story of two people who met online and finally meet in person along with their best friends setting of an array of events.
includes unforgettable characters, plenty of misadventures and brilliant miscommunications between friends and family.
Written, produced and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones and also starring Mathew Horne & Joanna Page as the shows main couple.
includes unforgettable characters, plenty of misadventures and brilliant miscommunications between friends and family.
Written, produced and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones and also starring Mathew Horne & Joanna Page as the shows main couple.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated American History X (1998) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Powerful and poinient study of hate and racism with a redemptive role for Ed Norton who put himself through rigorous physical training to play the role of violent neo-nazi Derek Vinyard.
Norton plays the role with quite a frightening realism and tone and his journey to redemption is a very rough readjustment.
His brother who idolises him cannot quite understand the transition..still a very relevant movie today as it was in 1998.
Norton plays the role with quite a frightening realism and tone and his journey to redemption is a very rough readjustment.
His brother who idolises him cannot quite understand the transition..still a very relevant movie today as it was in 1998.