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ClareR (5906 KP) rated The Dreamers in Books

Nov 6, 2018

The Dreamers

Karen Thompson Walker | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.0

(3 Ratings)

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You may be nervous about going to sleep after reading this!

I've had to give this a day to sink in before writing about it. It has stayed with me, and I think it's because of the dreamlike style that it's written in. Which is apt, because this is a story of an illness, a virus, that causes those who contract it to fall asleep and stay asleep for days, weeks or months. There are even those who die whilst asleep.
This story is told from multiple perspectives, which I really liked: the dreamers are all affected in different ways, even if the result is the same.
I can honestly say that I found this impossible to put down. It's one of those books that you have to keep reading because you don't want to miss anything (yes, this really is a 'thing' with me, and yes, I know it's not likely to happen). It has been compared to Station Eleven (one of my favourite books), and whilst it's not the same, I can see where they're coming from. Either way, I really enjoyed it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

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Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated When I Wake - Single by Better Off Barefoot in Music

Jun 21, 2019

Better Off Barefoot is a duo based in Los Angeles, California. Not too long ago, they released a charming indie-pop tune, entitled, “When I Wake”.

“Hope you go to sleep now. I let myself fall away. I hear what you’re saying. How did I let you stay? I’m not holding back now. Let go of my old ways. Let go of my troubles knowing we’ll be okay.” – lyrics

‘When I Wake’ tells an interesting tale of a young woman who is optimistic about the future.

The likable tune contains a relatable storyline, soft vocals, and mellow instrumentation flavored with alternative and indie elements.

“‘When I Wake’ is about the process of finding your peace in all the chaos. Learning to let go, bouncing back, and in a new light moving into who you want to be.” – Better Off Barefoot

Better Off Barefoot met in Chicago three years ago. Since then, they’ve been making music together and perfecting their sound.

Bradley produces the music and Elle sings and writes the songs. They describe their music as a mixture of pop, indie, and electronic music.

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Bob Mann (459 KP) rated The Lion King (2019) in Movies

Aug 2, 2019 (Updated Aug 2, 2019)

The Lion King (2019)

2019 | Adventure, Animation, Family

7.1

(82 Ratings)

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"Gorgeously Pointless" sums this up for me. In general I find the Disney live action remakes pretty pointless. Why try, other than to fill Disney coffers? (Which I guess is the producer’s point!) And my opinion hasn’t changed after this. I still think its a rather pointless exercise, particularly in this case where there is no human cast.

With these things, I always think of Jim Carrey‘s cry at the end of his version of “I am the Walrus”. He screams “There, I did it. I defiled a timeless piece of art”. Jon Favreau can at least sleep happy (sic) in his bed content that he hasn’t managed to do that. I can’t say I was horrified by this one, because I wasn’t. It was majestic, entertaining, technically superb and certainly had its moments.

The acid test for me would be “would I go and see that again”. And in this case the answer would be “yes”.

For my full graphical review, please visit https://bob-the-movie-man.com/2019/08/02/one-manns-movies-film-review-the-lion-king-2019/.

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Sarah (7800 KP) Aug 2, 2019

Gorgeously pointless is definitely spot on with this!

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Witch's Exile (Unholy Trinity #4) in Books

Feb 25, 2020

Witch's Exile (Unholy Trinity #4)

Crystal Ash | 2020 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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We’re on the run and not even my mind is safe.

The nightmares won’t stop. I can’t sleep at all. My enemies have planted my worst fears in my head to exhaust me of my magic. If I don’t uncover the final element I need soon, they just might succeed.

To make matters worse, my heart is breaking. Raum hasn’t spoken to me in nearly a week. I can’t share with him the single shred of happiness that’s keeping me going through all this. If he leaves me, I’m not sure how I’ll go on.

Constantly on the move, our latest home comes with mysterious new neighbors. I can only hope they’re friendly. I can’t handle more enemies.

18+
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These books are not standalones and should be read in order.

Noooooooooo you can not end a book like that!!! Omg!!! I love this series so much and it gets better and better each time!! Can't believe it's ended like that. I really need the next one. I love the characters in this series you get emotionally invested with each and every one!
Highly recommended