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A World without Islam
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What if Islam never existed? To some, it's a comforting thought: no clash of civilizations, no holy...
Black and British: An Untold Story
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A vital re-examination of a shared history, published to accompany the landmark BBC Two series. In...
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Film Blackness: American Cinema and the Idea of Black Film
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In Film Blackness Michael Boyce Gillespie shifts the ways we think about black film, treating it not...
Football, Ethnicity and Community: The Life of an African-Caribbean Football Club
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Winner of the British Sociological Association Philip Abrams Memorial Prize 2017 This book is a case...
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Heritage Sites in Contemporary China: Cultural Policies and Management Practices
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Archeological Sites in Contemporary Chinese Cities investigates archeological development and...
Alice (117 KP) rated Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty, #1) in Books
Mar 3, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy
Initially, I wasn't entirely sure how to feel about this book. It felt a little immature for a book that really could have been new adult with the age of the characters. I come from a YA background and prior to this year, I read almost exclusively YA contemporaries so I don't know if I've just outgrown the genre or if this book just wasn't written well in that aspect. I found a lot of the characters fairly lacklustre despite their opulence and generally didn't care much for the plot. It was still an enjoyable read and while it took me a while to really get into I found myself really enjoying it by the end. I loved the relationship between Gemma and Eric though, that was definitely the stand out for me and I found myself reading mainly to get to more of their scenes. I'd possibly consider continuing with this series as I'm interested to see where the story goes.
Initially, I wasn't entirely sure how to feel about this book. It felt a little immature for a book that really could have been new adult with the age of the characters. I come from a YA background and prior to this year, I read almost exclusively YA contemporaries so I don't know if I've just outgrown the genre or if this book just wasn't written well in that aspect. I found a lot of the characters fairly lacklustre despite their opulence and generally didn't care much for the plot. It was still an enjoyable read and while it took me a while to really get into I found myself really enjoying it by the end. I loved the relationship between Gemma and Eric though, that was definitely the stand out for me and I found myself reading mainly to get to more of their scenes. I'd possibly consider continuing with this series as I'm interested to see where the story goes.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Sweet Liar (Candy #2) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
*A copy of this book was received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Hmm... It's taken me a few days to read this, mainly because of work but also because it didn't go how I expected.
So, I read the first book Like Candy a week or so ago and I was loving the blossoming relationship between Candy and Jonah but I wasn't so keen on the other half of the plotline, the dad thing.
Unfortunately that was what this followed up on, especially after that cliffhanger ending from the last one. I needed an explanation but I also wanted more of the romance.
We did get it, along with an emotional rollercoaster, but the main plotline in this was around Candy's father.
It didn't grab me like the first book did but I'll admit to having a good old cry at the end.
There were nice bits and not so nice bits and together it was alright. It was a good ending to the story--and I'm assuming it is the last one?
Hmm... It's taken me a few days to read this, mainly because of work but also because it didn't go how I expected.
So, I read the first book Like Candy a week or so ago and I was loving the blossoming relationship between Candy and Jonah but I wasn't so keen on the other half of the plotline, the dad thing.
Unfortunately that was what this followed up on, especially after that cliffhanger ending from the last one. I needed an explanation but I also wanted more of the romance.
We did get it, along with an emotional rollercoaster, but the main plotline in this was around Candy's father.
It didn't grab me like the first book did but I'll admit to having a good old cry at the end.
There were nice bits and not so nice bits and together it was alright. It was a good ending to the story--and I'm assuming it is the last one?
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy #1) in Books
Jan 8, 2021
3.5 stars.
It started off quite good, we were thrown straight into the action and I was excited to see where it would all lead.
Evie was kinda fun, she was rather innocent though having lived in the agency building since she was eight and in a way it fun seeing her in a school setting though her fashion sense and love of pink was a bit OTT.
I love Lend--dodgy name but I totally get it. He had my attention from early on and I loved reading the slow progression of his relationship with Evie.
Reth, I'm not too sure about; sometimes he seemed alright and others I wanted to punch him in the face.
I'm not normally a fan of books involving the fae but I liked this. It was different since it involved all different types of paranormal creature/being and wasn't too engrossed in the courts and the ways of the fae.
I am definitely intrigued as to what else will happen in this series and will be continuing it at some point in the near future.
It started off quite good, we were thrown straight into the action and I was excited to see where it would all lead.
Evie was kinda fun, she was rather innocent though having lived in the agency building since she was eight and in a way it fun seeing her in a school setting though her fashion sense and love of pink was a bit OTT.
I love Lend--dodgy name but I totally get it. He had my attention from early on and I loved reading the slow progression of his relationship with Evie.
Reth, I'm not too sure about; sometimes he seemed alright and others I wanted to punch him in the face.
I'm not normally a fan of books involving the fae but I liked this. It was different since it involved all different types of paranormal creature/being and wasn't too engrossed in the courts and the ways of the fae.
I am definitely intrigued as to what else will happen in this series and will be continuing it at some point in the near future.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Honey Boy (2019) in Movies
Nov 17, 2020
I'm going to keep this one short because I feel it's important to just go and experience Honey Boy without too much prior knowledge.
Written by Shia LaBeouf and based on parts of his childhood and his relationship with his father, Honey Boy is brimming with raw emotion. It flicks from heartwarming to traumatic with a finger snap, and captures the turbulence of this haphazard upbringing in a hugely effective manner.
LaBeouf also stars, and takes on the role of his father, so this movie is also a sort of therapy, splayed out right in front of us. It feels personal.
The rest of the cast are fantastic - Noah Jupe, Lucas Hedges, and FKA Twigs in particular - Everyone just knocks it out the park.
Honey Boy also boasts a multitude of beautiful shots. Alma Har'el has done a wonderful job of bringing this story to fruition.
Shia LaBeouf has really come into his own in recent years, and between this and The Peanut Butter Falcon, he is.further proving why he is one the best acting talents around at the moment. Wonderful stuff!
Written by Shia LaBeouf and based on parts of his childhood and his relationship with his father, Honey Boy is brimming with raw emotion. It flicks from heartwarming to traumatic with a finger snap, and captures the turbulence of this haphazard upbringing in a hugely effective manner.
LaBeouf also stars, and takes on the role of his father, so this movie is also a sort of therapy, splayed out right in front of us. It feels personal.
The rest of the cast are fantastic - Noah Jupe, Lucas Hedges, and FKA Twigs in particular - Everyone just knocks it out the park.
Honey Boy also boasts a multitude of beautiful shots. Alma Har'el has done a wonderful job of bringing this story to fruition.
Shia LaBeouf has really come into his own in recent years, and between this and The Peanut Butter Falcon, he is.further proving why he is one the best acting talents around at the moment. Wonderful stuff!
