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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated The Lantern Men in Books

Aug 6, 2020  
The Lantern Men
The Lantern Men
Elly Griffiths | 2020 | History & Politics, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I adore all Ruth Galloway books, and I'm so glad the series continues. I was surprised to find the book opening with Ruth away from her beloved Norfolk and its marshes--and giving more permanence to her relationship with Frank. The move only complicates Ruth's own relationship with Nelson, and their chemistry crackles as always. I love how familiar the characters feel--Ruth, Nelson, and young Kate. Ruth's friends, to include Cathbad, the eclectic druid, and his family. Nelson's co-workers. Ruth's co-workers. Each of these books feels like coming home and Griffiths captures each of their individual voices so perfectly. I love Nelson's sarcasm and Ruth's intelligence and desire for solitude--they are all so wonderful.

The case in this book is excellent; Griffiths is an expert at tying together murders in the past with those in the present, and that happens here. It kept me guessing, and it's great that's it's so often Ruth's intelligence--not just Nelson's brawn--that helps resolve things. There are some strong twists that keep things moving as well.

This book will stand-alone, though I always recommend the whole series, because Ruth and Nelson's relationship and character development alone is worth it. 4 stars for this installment, and I'll look forward to #13!
  
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Kim Pook (101 KP) rated Five Feet Apart (2019) in Movies

May 31, 2020  
Five Feet Apart (2019)
Five Feet Apart (2019)
2019 | Drama, Romance
7
7.6 (10 Ratings)
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A different kind of love story
Contains spoilers, click to show
Is it possible to have a relationship with someone if neither of you are allowed to kiss or be near each other? Well that's exactly the kind of relationship that will and Stella have. Having cystic fibrosis means that will and Stella are are not allowed within 6 feet of each other (yes, 6 feet not 5 as the title suggests) incase they catch each others bacteria, as if they do the consequences could be dire. It's not a typical kind of relationship but they make it work.
The movie has many highs but also many lows, including a death of a character. I won't say who it is to avoid spoilers but I will say it's a death I predicted would happen, what I wasn't prepared for was how sad it would be and as I was watching it with my husband in the same room I had to fight ugly crying so bad! In fact there are a number of emotional scenes so definitely have plenty of tissues to end.
The ending feels like a kick in the teeth though because........... You know what? You'll have to watch it and see for yourself.
  
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BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Child in Books

Jun 16, 2017  
The Child
The Child
Fiona Barton | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.3 (15 Ratings)
Book Rating
Barton's writing was very easy to read and encouraged me to read on to find out what happened in the story. The authenticity of the relationship between Jude, Emma and Will was shocking but I appreciated the honesty.
Critic- Books On My Nightstand
Original Score: 4 out of 5

Read Review: http://reviewsofbooksonmynightstand.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/the-child-by-fiona-barton-review.html
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Wolf and Iron in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
WA
Wolf and Iron
Gordon R. Dickson | 1990
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
[Wolf and Iron] by [Gordan R. Dickson] tells of survival after a socio-economic collapse. The characters are strongly developed and Jeebee's relationship with wolf drives the story as her learns to survive using his instincts. It follows the format of post apocalyptic stories so it is fairly predictable but the characters and relationships are what really drive the plot.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) in Movies

Aug 24, 2017  
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
2014 | Action, Sci-Fi
6
8.5 (91 Ratings)
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Not the best in the Marvel series
I found this film a little too repetitive, to the point I can't tell the difference between Avengers Assemble and Ultron, Captain America First Avenger, and Civil War. The story surrounding Bucky is rather boring, and Captain America is a little too over the top with his relationship with him. It's just one big Marvel blur.