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Ross (3284 KP) rated Man on the Moon: The End of Day by Kid Cudi in Music
Apr 12, 2021
Rolling Stone's 459th greatest album of all time (2020)
While this hip hop is a lot better and more listenable than a lot of the more aggressive examples, there wasn't quite as much substance or character as the likes of Eminem or Kanye. It just felt like there was something missing for quite a lot of it.
Auburn (57 KP) rated The Rancher's Baby in Books
Apr 10, 2019
This was a compellingly sweet read with a bit of mystery thrown in. The first pages draw you in and tell you that this won't just be a romance but actually have some content to keep you interested. That to me makes this stand out from other romances.
The characters aren't just one dimensional and they bring a backstory that gives the relationships substance.
Perfect for those who enjoy a mystery romance with substance that isn't just about the sexual attraction and nothing else. For those who don't want a lot of extras it may not be for you.
On a side note the cover to me doesn't do this book justice. To me it looks like an 80s cheap romance cover and takes away from the book, which is actually very good.
The characters aren't just one dimensional and they bring a backstory that gives the relationships substance.
Perfect for those who enjoy a mystery romance with substance that isn't just about the sexual attraction and nothing else. For those who don't want a lot of extras it may not be for you.
On a side note the cover to me doesn't do this book justice. To me it looks like an 80s cheap romance cover and takes away from the book, which is actually very good.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Oxford Murders (2010) in Movies
Oct 12, 2017
Disappointing, John Hurt is the only good thing
What a ridiculous film. Apart from John Hurt, the film lacked any kind of substance but tried too hard to be clever. It consisted of several murders, with mathematical clues, leading to a big explosion that actually ended up being an anti-climax. I tend to avoid films with Elijah Wood for a reason.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Hazardous Duty (Presidential Agent, #8) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
As an avid [W.E.B. Griffin] fan I was slightly disappointed by [Hazardous Duty]. The whole story seemed like a long bachelor party and lacked any of the normal substance. Yes, the characters were there but even the "old friends" seemed to be shallow. Does not mean I will stop reading every book [Griffin] puts out just this one seemed a weak link.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Hearts Made for Breaking in Books
Apr 10, 2019
If you are looking for a fluffy romance walk away. This is way more than that. It is deep, emotional, and the flawed main characters make for a romance with substance.
This book has more layers than Shrek. It has emotion, heartache, and each character has it's own back story.
So if you are looking for a book with romance and more than this will be perfect.
This book has more layers than Shrek. It has emotion, heartache, and each character has it's own back story.
So if you are looking for a book with romance and more than this will be perfect.
Andy K (10821 KP) rated A Nice Chianti in Podcasts
Nov 10, 2019
Really funny!
Why is a horror podcast talking about a Rom Com? Guess you will have to listen to find out. Join hilarious and informative hosts John Crinan and Zoë Smith as they praddle on whilst having a bottle of red wine (they may have had some ahead of time as well).
There is both style and substance here and a highly recommend!
http://anicechianti.com/the-holiday
There is both style and substance here and a highly recommend!
http://anicechianti.com/the-holiday
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Ad Astra (2019) in Movies
Dec 21, 2019
Eh
This movie with Brad Pitt was rather disappointing. They tried to make it some deep, meaningful story but it just turned out, well, boring. Some interesting ideas about space travel/exploration but other than that there just wasn't much substance. Frankly, I'm not sure how I got through the whole thing. The cinematography was good, the acting was mediocre at best. Overall this one is NOT worth a watch.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Assassin's Creed (2016) in Movies
May 1, 2017
Good Cgi (2 more)
Fight choreography
Great Actors
All style and no substance
Another film that is struck down by the video game to big screen curse. Despite the budget, great cast and good special effects I just found the story uninteresting. I've not played the games, so can't comment how true to them it is. Shame as it had great potential. A nice looking film but without any depth to it.
Jennifer Daniell (108 KP) rated Fifty Shades Darker in Books
Apr 10, 2018
I hated every minute of the first two thirds of this book. It was all whining, petty arguments and sex with no real substance. In fact I almost didn't finish reading it and took a hiatus for a couple days before deciding to continue on. I am glad I did because the story does pick up and the sex (slightly) lessens. I even cried a little. Hopefully the third one has a better flow.
Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Out of Sight in Books
Apr 29, 2021
Very disappointing book. The premise interested me and I was enticed by the blurb of this book. However, I found myself reading pages and pages of Leonie mooning over Patrice which went on far too long. There lacked substance to the explanation behind Patrick's past and I felt the conclusion of the book was empty and hollow. Hate reading books which you keep reading hoping for some twist or redeeming moment which just never appears.