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EmersonRose (320 KP) rated Saga in Books

Nov 20, 2019

Saga

Brian K. Vaughan | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels

9.2

(21 Ratings)

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I have not read a lot of comics. I did get very into Valerian and Laureline and the new Labyrinth comic, but both I got into because of already being a fan of the story from the movie versions. Getting into this media, both of my brother (avid comic book readers) each suggested some comics for me. My younger brother suggested saga. I really enjoyed reading it. I found the story, style, voice, magic, and characters to all work great. I will continue reading this series soon!

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Emma (519 KP) rated Behind Closed Doors in Books

Dec 10, 2019

Behind Closed Doors

B.A. Paris | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

8.0

(18 Ratings)

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This book was passed onto me by my mum who loved it, she read it in two days.
It took me a while to read it, and although I didn't dislike it, I didn't love it either.
I found the main character quite annoying, and to me the writing style was more like a fan fiction story than an actual book.
Also I thought the 'psychopath' was pretty tame, I didn't really find him threatening enough.
It's put me off reading more by this author.

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Dean (6926 KP) rated Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) in Movies

Jan 18, 2020

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

2010 | Action, Comedy, Romance

8.0

(61 Ratings)

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Cool soundtrack (2 more)

Good fight scenes

Good cast list

Quirky mash up comedy

Finally got round to seeing this. Quite a unique film in the style mixing video game imagery, rock music and fight action into a comedy. On the whole it works. The music is good and the fights are well choreographed. I wouldn't say it was laugh out loud funny but fairly amusing in some scenes. Quite a few well known faces in smaller roles here. Bit of a mixed bag but overall good fun.

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) in Books

Mar 26, 2020

The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1)

Patrick Ness | 2008 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

7.9

(16 Ratings)

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This book just never clicked for me, I listened to it via audiobook read by Humphrey Bower and maybe the unusual writing style linked to the world-building just didn't come across well to me. This could not, however, make up for the unappealing main character. His disdain for his own dog early on was never going to work for me.

I found the story repetitive although I suspect this will improve as a series I'm not sure I want on for the whole ride.

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saheffernan (157 KP) rated People Kill People in Books

Feb 17, 2020

People Kill People

Ellen Hopkins | 2018 | History & Politics

6.0

(2 Ratings)

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There are multiple trigger warnings for book. Sexual assault of a minor, gun violence, violence against women, white supremacists (racial slurs). This book covers extremely heavy topics but I loved all of it. It is not Ellen Hopkins typical style throughout the whole book I feel how it was done was much needed to put context to this book. There will be characters you relate to, those you hate but in the end it gives multiple perspectives on heavy topics I feel it was covered well.