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Nicholas Cage recommended A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) in Movies (curated)
Jonathan Donahue recommended Ode To Billie Joe by Bobbie Gentry in Music (curated)
Nicholas Cage recommended Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) in Movies (curated)
Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated A Quiet Belief in Angels in Books
Apr 29, 2021
Found I kept loving and hating this book simultaneously. It was compelling and, as I had correctly guessed the murderer from about a third of the way through the book wanted to keep reading to find out whether I was right or not.
However, I found the prose clunky with clumsy metaphors which felt shoehorned in at times. I also found the narrative of the protagonist Joseph tiresome at times, particularly when there were pious judgemental statements being made in a way that felt you were being preached at.
Overall I would say the plot was compelling and intriguing but the writing style lets the book down.
However, I found the prose clunky with clumsy metaphors which felt shoehorned in at times. I also found the narrative of the protagonist Joseph tiresome at times, particularly when there were pious judgemental statements being made in a way that felt you were being preached at.
Overall I would say the plot was compelling and intriguing but the writing style lets the book down.
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Mother May I in Books
Apr 18, 2021
Engaging Thriller
This book didn't waste any time getting going while still giving us a good feeling for the characters.
With the abduction of the youngest child of a content wealthy mother of three, Bree Cabbat, I did wonder if we were going to go down a path too frequently travelled in thrillers of late for me. But the twists hit early and hard leaving me gripped.
Jackson again demonstrates a writing style that gets me on board with characters I would usually have little regard for, making me desperate to find out their fate.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy.
With the abduction of the youngest child of a content wealthy mother of three, Bree Cabbat, I did wonder if we were going to go down a path too frequently travelled in thrillers of late for me. But the twists hit early and hard leaving me gripped.
Jackson again demonstrates a writing style that gets me on board with characters I would usually have little regard for, making me desperate to find out their fate.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy.
Ruben Ostlund recommended Barry Lyndon (1975) in Movies (curated)
Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated The Mitchells vs The Machines (2021) in Movies
May 28, 2021
Just Wounderfull
It is so nice to see a different style of animation. This seems like it was sketched out then rendered in 3D. The textures are rich and the design had a bit of a Coudy With a Chancenof Meatballs vibe. The addition of animations from the lead characters imagination is used to great effect.
That is all just the looks, we also get a wonderful look at family dynamics, a reminder that no one is perfect, and not to judge yourself by some high standards.
Warm, funny and visual stunning, it is a beautifull film inside and out, and well worth a watch.
That is all just the looks, we also get a wonderful look at family dynamics, a reminder that no one is perfect, and not to judge yourself by some high standards.
Warm, funny and visual stunning, it is a beautifull film inside and out, and well worth a watch.
David Schwartz recommended Cleo From 5 to 7 (Cléo de 5 à 7) (1961) in Movies (curated)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl on the Landing in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Reading Paul Torday's novel "The Girl on the Landing" makes one want to paraphrase Joseph Heller's quote from "Catch 22" to read: "Just because you're [being treated for] paranoid [schizophrenia], doesn't mean they aren't really after you". The plot here is dark, fascinating and gives one food for thought about mental illness and if some types of disturbed states might not have some basis in the outside world. Torday knows how to grab his readers, and his style is one that makes reading his books a pleasure. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/12/21/a-girl-who-is-part-mystery-part-fantasy/
Laugh out loud quirkiness
A big fan of this comedic duo of internetainers from their YouTube channel, this book did not fail to deliver the same humour, creativity and genius that you would expect if you watch their long running series.
I very much enjoyed the stories and pictures of this almost lifelong friendship, and the people that are close to them, mixed in with their standard quirky style silliness, from inventions to pre-written eulogies, crazy adventures, that pose on that sofa!
Its a book you can pick up, read, put down and go back to. You don't need to be a mythical beast to enjoy Rhett and Link's comedy.
I very much enjoyed the stories and pictures of this almost lifelong friendship, and the people that are close to them, mixed in with their standard quirky style silliness, from inventions to pre-written eulogies, crazy adventures, that pose on that sofa!
Its a book you can pick up, read, put down and go back to. You don't need to be a mythical beast to enjoy Rhett and Link's comedy.