Environmentalism of the Rich
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Over the last fifty years, environmentalism has emerged as a clear counterforce to the environmental...
The basic plot involves 2 missing girls: the 1989 kidnap and murder of a 7 year old and the more recent disappearance of Press Director Mikami's teenage daughter. With the anniversary of the original crime coming up, Mikami is charged with organizing a PR visit by the police commissioner to the family of the murdered 7 year old and discovers a previously unseen clue in the case files along the way. The insight into the minutiae of Japanese daily life is fascinating: the sense of failure Mikami feels from having been transferred to criminal investigations to press director, cops stopping to purchase a visiting gift of rice crackers before stopping at the victim's home, Mikami's knowledge from the glimpse of a home shrine that a key witness has passed away.
While this can be a slow read, I suggest sticking with it. Take it in small doses. It's worth it.
Tiny Little Thing (Schuyler Sisters #2)
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In the summer of 1966, Christina Hardcastle—“Tiny” to her illustrious family—stands on the...
7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club, #7)
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A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer...
Food Faces: 150 Feasts for the Eyes
Thomas Keller and Rudi Sodamin
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Edible ingredients are transformed into whimsical happy faces by the expert hand of chef Rudi...
Magical Destinations of the Northeast: Sacred Sites, Occult Oddities and Magical Monuments
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A spiritual travel guide with hands-on activities and creative inspiration for esoteric, mainstream,...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Full Tilt (Full #2) in Books
Jan 7, 2021
There were a few things that I just didn't particularly like about this: Max was good at EVERYTHING, and I do mean everything; hand to hand combat, survival skills, hacking, attacking alligators, knowing how to disarm bombs etc. Just all seemed so OTT. As did Deedee? and Beenie. They were so annoying in their cliché-ness. Gay best friend of pampered, spoilt rich girl. Ugh. And then Jamie's reaction to every dangerous thing they encountered; to squeal like a banshee and tell Max to move away from the threat while staying by his side the whole time??
That being said, I am a little intrigued as to what might happen next with these two and own the next book but I might give it a while before I jump in.
Logan Eccles (135 KP) rated Late Night (2019) in Movies
Oct 1, 2020 (Updated Oct 2, 2020)
Robin Hood: Hero of the People
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Play as Robin Hood and his merry men in this solo card game. As Robin Hood you’ll rob from the...
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Crazy Rich Asians (2018) in Movies
Jun 7, 2019
It's a rom-com, so I'm afraid to say it is ridiculously predictable but I've yet to see a rom-com that isn't. However in this film it's the getting there that matters. It's funny, witty and full of a surprising amount of heart. I'm not going to lie, I was pretty much in tears by the end. It does drag a little in the middle and could have been cut a little shorter, however it's saved by a very engaging cast. It's so refreshing to see a film cast entirely made up of Asian actors and some very good ones at that. From Michelle Yeoh to Gemma Chan, it's the performances that really make this worth watching. This is probably the best modern rom-com I've seen in a long time, and while it doesn't quite match up to the classics like When Harry Met Sally, it's still a highly entertaining and emotional film.