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AmyBee (4 KP) rated One Day in Books

Sep 5, 2018

One Day

David Nicholls | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry

7.5

(11 Ratings)

Book Rating

I loved this novel, it caught my eye in a bookshop in Cyprus and I really understand now why they say you don't choose a good book - it chooses you.

I think many of us can see a little part of ourselves in Emma Morley, especially those of us who have ever experienced unrequited love and intense friendships.

The chapters are cleverly organised year on year for twenty years which shows how people, and relationships change and evolve. This is a wonderfully written novel which made me laugh, and cry in parts. My only criticism is the ending is rather weak.

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Erika (17789 KP) rated Facebook in Apps

Nov 21, 2018

Facebook

Communication, Entertainment, Events, Social Networking

7.6

(435 Ratings)

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I've had a facebook since 2005, when it was only for students at universities. Man, do I miss those days. I do keep my facebook after all of these years to keep in touch with some friends overseas.I do tend to hate read it, just because I enjoy laughing at people and their ridiculousness.
This app is a mess. I hated all of the permissions that it wanted, and the fact it would pull pictures out of your album and offer to post them. I deleted the app from my phone following that Cambridge Analytica mess, and I'm so glad.

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Andy K (10826 KP) Nov 21, 2018

I got rid of mine in April and have never regretted it once!

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Nickg24 (492 KP) rated Hotel Mumbai (2019) in Movies

Jun 16, 2019 (Updated Jun 16, 2019)

Hotel Mumbai (2019)

2019 | Drama, History, Thriller

8.0

(9 Ratings)

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I love all films that are based on true stories and this one is no exception.A powerful and gripping movie that depicts the horrific events that unfolded in the streets and then in the hotel.

The depiction of the hotel staff who stayed behind to protect the guests as best they could was excellent (special mention to Dev Patel and Anupam Ker for their immense performances)

This is one of those movies that didn't get alot of coverage up to its release and probably went unnoticed by alot of people but it is essential viewing.

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated White Stag (Permafrost, #1) in Books

Dec 17, 2018

White Stag (Permafrost, #1)

Kara Barbieri | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.2

(5 Ratings)

Book Rating

This book was thrilling, exhilarating and fun. I was intrigued at once by the setting and situation. The characters were relatable (in their own way) in that we’ve all met people like them; with those qualities, desires and drives. At some point I was a bit confused by the “rules” but overall the author does a great job of explaining the new realm as well as telling an interesting and adventure-filled story. I can’t wait to read the sequel and a prequel or two if they come about. The Permafrost and characters have many more tales in them.

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Remy Tankel Carroll (36 KP) rated The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row in Books

Dec 19, 2018

This book is heartbreaking and thought-provoking. I can't imagine spending half of my life in prison for something I didn't do. That Mr. Hinton was on death row all that time makes it that much worse. The blatant prejudice shown by those involved in Mr. Hinton's arrest, trial, and conviction is unforgivable, yet he was able to find it in his heart forgive them. Mr. Hinton is an amazing man. I hope the people who hear him speak are inspired by his story. We need every voice to help fix our very broken justice system.

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Lithium (759 KP) rated The Boys in TV

Apr 8, 2020

The Boys

2019 | Action, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller

8.3

(94 Ratings)

TV Show Rating Watch

The Boys is an absolutely bonkers superhero show in the best way. Showrunner Eric Kripke (Supernatural) successfully adapts Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's best-selling graphic novel into a wonderfully irreverent, gratuitous, and stylized drama that explores the complex nature of not only what it means to be a superhero, but also the profound effect superheroes have on ordinary people. When the show lets its superhero flag fly, the results are impressive, but those moments aren't as frequent as we'd like. Thankfully, The Boys has a myriad of memorable, nuanced characters, that distinguish it from similar offerings within the genre.