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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Deeper in Books

Sep 6, 2019  
Deeper
Deeper
Blue Ashcroft | 2013
6
6.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I think this is the first life-guard story I've ever read. It was an insightful look into training and procedures they have to go through when rescuing people as well as covering some more serious issues such as accidents, whirl-pooling and other things you don't always realise happen at water parks.

I have to say I loved how they went mini-golfing. First time I've read that in a book (I think, anyway). The extra game Knight added into it made it more fun, though it didn't last too long...

Both characters, Rain and Knight, have both lost people they cared about in the past and are wary of new relationships but they find themselves unable to stay away from each other. We see flashbacks of both their previous relationships and how they both ended terribly sadly and how badly it affected them; Rain saying she will never love again and wanting to protective everyone, whether that puts her own life in danger or not, and Knight being extremely over-protective of her.

I cant entirely blame Knight though because Rain seems to get herself into really stupid situations all the time and he always come to her rescue. Like a real life Knight in shining armour :P

Another scene I liked was the kissing under water. It sounds very romantic and I like the graphic used in another review of the book on GoodReads.

Knight was cool, though his over-protectiveness was a little annoying in places, though totally warranted. Rain on the other hand, to me, came across as being a pain in the butt, always pulling the plug on their fledgling relationship.

Overall it was an okay read. Short but sweet dark, because something bad was always happening to someone or other.
  
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Cal Brown (53 KP) rated The Circle (2017) in Movies

Jul 2, 2017  
The Circle (2017)
The Circle (2017)
2017 | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
5
5.9 (44 Ratings)
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The initial concept of the film is good and has entertained the original book by Dave Eggers. (2 more)
Tom Hanks' performance.
The quality of production design/mise-en-scene was high and well thought out.
Emma Watson's attempt at an authentic Californian accent is par and not up to her reputation as a great actress. (5 more)
Many misleading sub-plots which only allow the main story-line to be shrouded in confusion.
The awkward dialogue lead to uncertainty on the character relationships, which in turn exemplifies the poor attempt to achieve a suspension of disbelief.
Many unnecessary characters were implemented into the story which only allowed for more confusion of the main plot.
No apparent character arcs, other than that of Mae Holland and partially Annie Allerton.
Extremely anti-climatic ending.
A circle has no ending, neither does this film.
  
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Amanda (7 KP) rated Twilight (2008) in Movies

Sep 9, 2017  
Twilight (2008)
Twilight (2008)
2008 | Fantasy, Romance
3
5.2 (74 Ratings)
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relationship with jacob (0 more)
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better than the book
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Edward is an abusive jerk (stalking, controlling, literally saying he is trying not to kill her) and relationships should not be like this. It is movies and books like this that teach young girls that it is ok to be treated this way and they end up being hurt mentally or physically. That being said this is the only movie I have seen that was done better than the book. In the book Bella's relationship with Jacob begins on a beach when she fake flirts with him to get information on Edward, she then continues to string him along even though she does no like him, this is not ok! In the movie however he just happens to like her and she seems to show interest back creating an actual love triangle situation.
  
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Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Magic Hour in Books

May 25, 2018  
MH
Magic Hour
Kristin Hannah | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have read a lot of Kristin Hannah's books, loved them all, and this one definitely did not disappoint.

This book was well written, and the flow of the story was very satisfying. It's a wonderful, magical story about the love between several pairs/groups: mother and child, father and child, two sisters, and some long-time friends. There was just enough mystery to keep me intrigued and engrossed in the story, and Julia's relationships were well-crafted and beautifully developed.

I did get into the story a little slower than most of her books, I think because the character development was a bit more complicated than others - but I'm OK with that. Once I got into it, it was hard to stop! It's definitely a great romantic beach read and a wonderful escape from reality that I enjoyed very much.