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Such a fast paced story with a massive cast, full of great characters. I like the storyline and how in depth it goes. I really like the two different stories throughout and couldnt figure out the importance of the second story until it was revealed. My only criticism would be that the copy I had had quite a few spelling/typos and I do sometimes think the main character Stevie exceptionally lucky through this book.

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Halle Berry recommended Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime in Books (curated)

Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime

J. California Cooper | 1899 | Fiction & Poetry

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"My fifth-grade teacher, who has since become one of my best friends, is a strong, powerful black woman. One day she said, 'Instead of calling and asking me for advice, try reading J. California Cooper.' The stories in this collection [Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime] follow common folk dealing with everyday issues. They're good people who sometimes make evil choices, and you see them suffer as a result. While many of the stories start off dark and depressing, ultimately, they are incredibly inspirationa"

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Stranger in Books

May 30, 2021

Stranger

Karen Perry | 2021 | Crime, Thriller

6.0

(1 Ratings)

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I am sad to say that I couldn't get into this at all and found my mind wandering to other things. I have read Your Closest Friend by Karen Perry and enjoyed it but this one just didn't do it for me unfortunately, however it won't put me off reading more from these authors. Not sure why it didn't grab me but sometimes it just doesn't happen.

Thank you to Penguin Michael Joseph and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.

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Phil Rosenthal recommended Sweet Smell of Success (1957) in Movies (curated)

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

1957 | Drama, Film-Noir

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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"The ultimate film noir that’s not about violent crime, it’s just character assassination at its most brutal. Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster are beyond iconic in their performances; they become the embodiments of a rancid spirit that can sometimes be found in New York, in show business, in every business everywhere, where money talks and I’ll walk over your body to get some. “I’d hate to take a bite outta you, Sidney—you’re a cookie full of arsenic.” I like to say that to my wife."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Beartown: A Novel in Books

Oct 5, 2020

Beartown: A Novel

Fredrik Backman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

10.0

(2 Ratings)

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Fredrik Backman's latest novel takes place in the small Swedish town of Beartown, which is slowly dying, practically having nothing left but their love of hockey. Their only hope is with their junior hockey team; if they win the finals this year, they're sure things will change for them. However, sometimes change comes in unexpected ways, and Beartown is about to experience that first hand. Find out what I thought of Backman's latest work in my review here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/05/ice-and-cracks.html

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Kristina (502 KP) rated Hunting Prince Dracula in Books

Dec 7, 2020

Hunting Prince Dracula

Kerri Maniscalco | 2017 | Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult (YA)

8.8

(8 Ratings)

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Kerri has done it again! Something about her writing is so addictive, I hated interrupting my reading time for work. I think I liked Hunting Prince Dracula more than I liked Stalking Jack the Ripper, which is great, because sometimes a series tends to go downhill instead of getting better. Honestly, I'm not sure which I'm enjoying more: solving mysteries with Miss Audrey Rose or watching her relationship with Thomas unfold, at an infuriatingly slow pace. I look forward to seeing what's in store for these two!