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Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated Break in Case of Emergency in Books

Oct 1, 2018

Disappointing. One of the most highly anticipated novels on my summer reading list yet fell far short of expectations. I was unimpressed with both the writing style and the plot, it was simply boring. Although it has earned rave reviews from many it just wasn't for me.

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Gerald's Game in Books

Dec 11, 2018

Gerald's Game

Stephen King | 1992 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

7.0

(22 Ratings)

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I love Stephen King, I adore the writing.... I hated this book.

This book is terrible, it comes from a bad starting point and only gets worse. This might be the only book by Stephen King I actively do not like.

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Sammie Hilton (3 KP) rated The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle in Books

Jul 10, 2019

The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle

Stuart Turton | 2018 | Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.9

(24 Ratings)

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Unexpected

Gripping from the very beginning, the seven deaths of Evelyn hardcastle is perfect for those who love period drama style thrillers, does contain some descriptions of gore but challenges your own view of the main character by the end. Really good read, hard to put down.

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Robert Greene recommended News from Home (1977) in Movies (curated)

News from Home (1977)

1977 |

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"This is a film of few elements and infinite layers, a structural, poetic, and observant masterpiece. Primarily, this is just a great idea for how to reveal the excitement and loneliness of a place. Its radical style slowly reveals itself to be expressive and deeply meaningful."

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Troy Miller recommended Faces (1968) in Movies (curated)

Faces (1968)

1968 | Classics, Drama

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"Drama John Cassavetes style—aggressive and docu-cool. Handheld and shot in black and white (by Haskell Wexler), it had a great impact on the audience, and on me and my windup Bolex as I tried to figure out how to shoot a scene. Great storytelling."

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Frederick Elmes recommended In the Mood for Love (2000) in Movies (curated)

In the Mood for Love (2000)

2000 | Drama, Romance

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"This film about intimacy and longing was the first movie I saw by Wong Kar-wai. He has found a way to draw you into the personal lives of strangers and wrap you in their secrecy. The visual style and sense of color still intrigue me."

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