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Emma (519 KP) rated The Manningtree Witches in Books

Jul 9, 2023  
The Manningtree Witches
The Manningtree Witches
A. K. Blakemore | 2021
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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When I first started this book I was slightly dubious as to whether I would be able to finish it or not.
I found the writing style quite difficult at first, you can tell the author has previously written books of poetry.
After a few chapters though I was swept into the story, I desperately wanted to find out what happened to Rebecca west and the others. Ultimately it is a bitter sweet ending, but that was probably obvious from the start given the history of the witch trials. I congratulate the author on giving the characters such depth and bringing them back to life for their stories to be told again. #akblakemore
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) created a post

Jun 1, 2023  
My May 2023 reads!

19 this month a bit better than other months for me.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
0 ⭐️⭐️
0 ⭐️
2 DNFS

My favourite book of the month is The Frangitelli Mirror by G.R. Thomas this was an ARC and Brilliant!
Also Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney was really good too!

My least favourite is The Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski I expected more.


My DNFS were not as high this month I just couldn’t get on with so many and I’m a great believer in not reading something just for the sake of it.
      
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Merissa (13628 KP) created a post

Jun 28, 2023  
Almost Him is FREE on Amazon through Saturday!

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"Sometimes, hope holds us by the throat."
We were teenagers the first time Alden Stokes climbed through my bedroom window.
He was the first boy to hold my hand.
He was my first kiss.
He was my first everything.
The tumultuous years made us into adults while circumstances pushed us apart. Now I've found my way back to the only man I've ever loved.
And I won't let him go.

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Universal https://geni.us/AlmostHim
      
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groundedGeek (4 KP) rated This American Life in Podcasts

Jan 10, 2018  
This American Life
This American Life
Society & Culture
8
7.9 (25 Ratings)
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Almost always great
The topics on this show are sometimes hit-or-miss, but often you will come across an absolute gem of a theme and the stories shared are fascinating. I rated it higher because more often than not I find the topics really interesting. On occasion there will be a dud where the host isn't as engaging or the stories just aren't my taste, but the great thing about the show is that even those episodes hit home for someone most likely. There really is something for everyone in this series... if the current episode doesn't float your boat, it's likely a previous one will be fascinating or maybe the next topic will be right up your alley.

The episodes are "investigative" in nature where the host has interviewed people and tells the true story as they go, but like many "documentary" style features in this day and age... they can sometimes be driven to tell the story they want you to hear, guiding you to the conclusion that fits their narrative rather than simply providing the facts and letting the listener draw their own conclusions. To be fair, this makes it more entertaining... because simple fact-finding would likely be boring in podcast form. It's not necessarily a criticism... Michael Moore is an example of the worst purveyor of this kind of "documentary" style... generate a conclusion, craft the clips, audio and narrative to support that conclusion... voila... Michael Moore movie. While I don't prefer that style of "documentary" because it is obviously biased, there is no doubt that Michael Moore knows how to sell his story and makes entertaining films. TAL is not quite the same, it's probably unfair to put them in that category, but there is with some of the hosts, a definite feel that they have the conclusion they want you to draw firm in their mind when they provide the accompanying stories...

Other times there isn't any agenda, they simply want to provide you with fascinating stories about fascinating people in this fascinating country... and when they do that, they do it spectacularly. I feel like my criticism above could possibly be misconstrued as a knock on the show, but discerning listeners likely recognize when this is sometimes happening and it doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the journey the show takes you on. It's not a knock, it's a fun show.