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Julian Schnabel recommended The Godfather: Part II (1974) in Movies (curated)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Kitchen Daughter in Books
Oct 7, 2020
It isn't often that I say "I couldn't put this one down" but its the truth about this one! The author grabs the reader at the very start, with her main character Ginny. And while the "magic realism" part could have been too much, it is tempered nicely with the reality that Ginny is trying to cope with. That, together with the recipes that Ginny cooks up (which bring on the ghosts) would make one think Joanne Harris meets Mark Haddon. You can read my full review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/07/25/comfort-foods-and-curious-phenomena/
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Mister Romance (Masters of Love, #1) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
I loved the first 65-70% or so when Max was trying to make her want a relationship with him. I LOVED it! I was wanting to either knock some sense into a wounded Eden or push her out of the way and say, "Fall in love with me instead!"
Then we had that uncertain bit of Max needing the money and Eden wanting the promotion and me wanting to bang their heads together.
And then those last 5% or so. I was happy for them.
I'm definitely interested in continuing the series at some point in the future.
Then we had that uncertain bit of Max needing the money and Eden wanting the promotion and me wanting to bang their heads together.
And then those last 5% or so. I was happy for them.
I'm definitely interested in continuing the series at some point in the future.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Taking Chances (Taking Chances, #1) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
I'm slowly working my way through my oldest Kindle books to my newest and this was the first in line.
DNF @ 58%
I stopped at the start of Chapter 13, after reading that first paragraph. How could the author do that? I like happy endings! I want the couple to get together and be happy!?
I wasn't exactly pulled in before then but that bit did me in. I was rooting for Chase and Harper FFS! I was never Team Brandon and I can see where the stories going to go and I'm not impressed, therefore I'm not going to finish it.
DNF @ 58%
I stopped at the start of Chapter 13, after reading that first paragraph. How could the author do that? I like happy endings! I want the couple to get together and be happy!?
I wasn't exactly pulled in before then but that bit did me in. I was rooting for Chase and Harper FFS! I was never Team Brandon and I can see where the stories going to go and I'm not impressed, therefore I'm not going to finish it.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Bet on Us (Bet on Love, #1) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
3.5 stars.
The beginning bit confused me quite a bit but when the story started properly, I got pulled into it. I loved Fin. I loved them together as a couple, though Ellie was a little dense in parts to realise what I figured from before the half way mark--that Fin wanted her as more than just a conquest.
Some bits I wasn't so fond of but I think because of Fin, I'll raise the rating half a star.
BTW my last status update should be ignored entirely. Ellie only thought she'd broken up with Fin.
The beginning bit confused me quite a bit but when the story started properly, I got pulled into it. I loved Fin. I loved them together as a couple, though Ellie was a little dense in parts to realise what I figured from before the half way mark--that Fin wanted her as more than just a conquest.
Some bits I wasn't so fond of but I think because of Fin, I'll raise the rating half a star.
BTW my last status update should be ignored entirely. Ellie only thought she'd broken up with Fin.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Stir Me Up in Books
Jan 11, 2021
This was on a list at BooLikes called "Books to Fall in Love With", and I have to say that I definitely fell in love with the first half of this book and would have given it five stars if that bit could have been stretched out into the full book. The second half I wasn't so keen on. I liked it but it didn't make me fall in love with the characters like the first half did, in fact, I got a little bored.
Nevertheless, I did really like the caracters. They were really good together.
Nevertheless, I did really like the caracters. They were really good together.
DamsonRain (94 KP) rated Savage Dominion in Books
Jan 15, 2021
Gripping LetRPG
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Having already devoured a Luke Chmilenko collaboration, I was greatly anticipating Savage Dominion by Luke Chmilenko and G.D. Penman. This book did not disappoint!!
From the very beginning, this book reads like the best RPG you have ever played. Three unlikely characters become travelling companions, and then almost friends as they take on challenges and quests together. We see them levelling up and learning new skills and abilities as they proceed on their journey.
Already looking forward to Savage Dominion: Wyrmshard!!
Having already devoured a Luke Chmilenko collaboration, I was greatly anticipating Savage Dominion by Luke Chmilenko and G.D. Penman. This book did not disappoint!!
From the very beginning, this book reads like the best RPG you have ever played. Three unlikely characters become travelling companions, and then almost friends as they take on challenges and quests together. We see them levelling up and learning new skills and abilities as they proceed on their journey.
Already looking forward to Savage Dominion: Wyrmshard!!
Pete Thompson (4339 KP) rated Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) in Movies
Dec 19, 2020
I wanted to like this so much as I love the other 2 but its very poor in comparison. It did enough for me to watch until the end but my score also reflects on comparison to the other 2. With all the time between films a better storyline and better song could have been thought of surely? The passing onto the younger generation is something I'm in to generally; we bought into the characters in the title not just dumb female versions of them acting out excellent adventure. But if done right can blend together seamlessly. Such a shame!
Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated All the Bright Places in Books
Jul 13, 2019
"Sometimes there's beauty in the tough worlds - it's all in how you read them."
I found this difficult, not because it wasn't beautifully written and not because it wasn't a beautiful story but, because it was so close to home. Thought provoking, thought changing and a new way to look at things.
Finch is wonderfully messed up, Violet is damaged and confused. Together they mark disaster but it also brings out something all so remarkable.
“We are all alone, trapped in these bodies and our own minds, and whatever company we have in this life is only fleeting and superficial.”
I found this difficult, not because it wasn't beautifully written and not because it wasn't a beautiful story but, because it was so close to home. Thought provoking, thought changing and a new way to look at things.
Finch is wonderfully messed up, Violet is damaged and confused. Together they mark disaster but it also brings out something all so remarkable.
“We are all alone, trapped in these bodies and our own minds, and whatever company we have in this life is only fleeting and superficial.”