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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Little Deaths in Books

Aug 11, 2017

Little Deaths

Emma Flint | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(2 Ratings)

Book Rating

A depressing tale about victim blaming

This is a deceptively feminist book showing how society portrays women and how they are expected to behave. At first it resembled Albert Camus' The Stranger in which the protagonist is victimised for not behaving the appropriate way after a death. But it looked further into how a mother is essentially blamed for killing her children because she partook in inappropriate behaviour following their murder. The book is intelligent because it leads the reader away from thinking about the real killer and focuses on the mother. Right until the end you almost forget what the story is really about. Surprisingly enjoyable.

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Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated Look Who's Back in Books

Mar 15, 2018

Look Who's Back

Timur Vermes, Jamie Bulloch | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry

6.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

While I found this book enjoyable to read, there were a few aspects of it that irritates me throughout.
1) I couldn't understand why Hitler was unable to change himself ever so slightly to mix in with modern society. It was clear he understood the world has changed so why couldn't he make the effort to change with it?
2) Would Germany really be so accepting of a Hitler 'impersonator'? I have the feeling that no, they would not!

Other than these two points I enjoyed the book, and by this I don't mean I found Hitler and his atrocious crimes funny, this book is clearly a piss take...

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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty, #1) in Books

Jul 10, 2018

Anne Rice has a beautiful way with words. This is definitely a BDSM novel. It deals with submission, domination, bondage, masochism etc.

If you're looking for a novel along the lines of "Fifty Shades" you may not want to read this. I say that because "Fifty Shades" eases you into the idea, this book smacks you in the face with it.

This was a fascinating book. I found myself horrified and curious while reading this book. It forces you to look at society. I found myself enthralled with this novel. I couldn't help but read this book with a psychological approach. It was truly entertaining and fascinating.

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Bluesquirrel (69 KP) rated Altered Carbon in TV

Nov 14, 2018

Altered Carbon

2018 | Sci-Fi

8.0

(48 Ratings)

TV Show Rating

Compelling storyline (3 more)

Cast

Character development

Special effects

Extraordinary

Altered carbon offers a unique telling of a futuristic world. Whilst continued if over representative, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer concept. It gives view to the struggle of society. Through a well scripted action packed series. The character developments is done well through the episode. Though the story does seem to lose itself in places where certain lacking details are clearly evident, this is compensated in other parts which brings the episodes back together. This is must watch show, for sci-fi and crime dectice enthusiast. It like a good book, once you start watching you can't stop.

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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The Rescuers (1977) in Movies

Jan 3, 2020

The Rescuers (1977)

1977 | Action, Animation, Family

7.9

(28 Ratings)

Movie Rating

The Rescuers to the Rescue.

The Plot: Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Miss Bianca (Eva Gabor), two New York City mice, are members of the Rescue Aid Society, an international team that operates beneath the United Nations and comes to the aid of those in need. After receiving word that Penny (Michelle Stacy), a young orphan, has been abducted by Madame Medusa (Geraldine Page), an evil woman seeking a precious diamond, the two set out to bring her back home, with help from other animal friends.

It has adventure, drama, comedy, love, a percious diamond, a evil villian and more.

A classic movie from disney.