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Alicia S (193 KP) rated The Girl and Her Ren in Books
Jun 18, 2018
I am a complete blubbering mess after finishing this book. After so many times of having to walk away because I couldn't read through my tears.. I made it. WOW, was this story heartbreaking and breathtakingly beautiful. One of those stories that will stay with me forever..
So much love... more than anything else I can say about this book, so. much. love. A beautiful story about true soulmates, two people born for one another and strangers that become more than family.
Pepper never sugar coats it and this story was no different. Ripping my heart out yet again. But real life happens, the ups and downs, good and bad and I couldn't help but experience every emotion right along with them. "This is how humans are supposed to exist." So true, in so many ways in this incredible story about love, loss, and perseverance.
Beautifully written, as always. An absolute emotional rollercoaster for those that are brave enough. I couldn't possibly love this Duet more.
So much love... more than anything else I can say about this book, so. much. love. A beautiful story about true soulmates, two people born for one another and strangers that become more than family.
Pepper never sugar coats it and this story was no different. Ripping my heart out yet again. But real life happens, the ups and downs, good and bad and I couldn't help but experience every emotion right along with them. "This is how humans are supposed to exist." So true, in so many ways in this incredible story about love, loss, and perseverance.
Beautifully written, as always. An absolute emotional rollercoaster for those that are brave enough. I couldn't possibly love this Duet more.
Colour Bar (Film Tie In): The Triumph of Seretse Khama and His Nation
Book
The true story of a love which defied family, Apartheid, and empire - the inspiration for the major...
Kimmic (814 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Feb 21, 2018
Well written (3 more)
Likeable characters
Good story line
I like the fact that its a true story
Not sure how accurate some parts are (1 more)
At some points it seems to downplay the severity of the camp and the treatment of the prisoners
A Novel based on a true story
This book has received a massive hype about being amazing. So much so that I went over my usual budget on the purchase of a book to get a new hardback copy.
Although I read this book in a day, and did enjoy it, I hoped for a better insight into the life at the camp, and often found myself questioning whether certain things claimed in the book were true.
This was a good book, and I understand that some adaptations were made when converting it into a novel, but I think this has either been slightly overdone to play up the romance in the novel, or the lead character genuinely had a huge advantage over the other prisoners due to his role?
All in all, I am giving this a 7 because it was good, but doesn't quite reach the huge hype that it seems to have been given.
Although I read this book in a day, and did enjoy it, I hoped for a better insight into the life at the camp, and often found myself questioning whether certain things claimed in the book were true.
This was a good book, and I understand that some adaptations were made when converting it into a novel, but I think this has either been slightly overdone to play up the romance in the novel, or the lead character genuinely had a huge advantage over the other prisoners due to his role?
All in all, I am giving this a 7 because it was good, but doesn't quite reach the huge hype that it seems to have been given.
Fred (860 KP) rated Alita: Battle Angel (2019) in Movies
May 10, 2019
Love it
Based on the manga "Gunnm", Alita: Battle Angel tells the story of a female cyborg. It takes place against a beautiful cyberpunk world called Iron City. It truly is a sight to see. But the true sight is Alita herself. She's beautifully animated & played excellently by Rosa Salazar. Chirstoph Walz was Christoph Walz. Actually, everyone was pretty good. The effects are phenomenal. The story is good as well, although there was no need for the love-story at all. It didn't move the story at all. I do hope there is a sequel made. Seeing this also makes me hopeful for a live-action version of Bubblegum Crisis in the future.
Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Toy Story 4 (2019) in Movies
Jun 23, 2019
Amazing story. (1 more)
Beautiful lesson
A beautifully done addition to the Toy Story saga.
You always worry when they dig up old property to make a new film. Will they do it justice? Will they be true to the original? Is there really a need for another movie? Toy Story answers all these questions with a resounding YES! The original toys, along with some new additions, are brought back for a new adventure that hits all the notes that you love about the series. The laughs are there, as are the tears. A beautiful new chapter is added to the toys' saga as is the beautiful underlying lessons and morals of the story. Truly well done.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) in Movies
Jan 3, 2018
Indy
The story of a teacher who is really a famed archaeologist and is asked to try and recover on of the most sought treasures of all time in the Ark of the Covenant. Couldn't ask for a better plot or person to play Indy. One of the best scene is when the big man with the Scimitar is waving it around and Indy just shoots him. True story Ford had 103 and improvised the idea. It was loved so much it was kept. the movie spawned 4 sequels they should have left it at 3
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Past Life (2017) in Movies
May 26, 2017
Nesher, who has a true understanding of the significance of this story, has the rare ability to make films about families that make you feel as though you’re part of them.
Critic- Douglas J. Greenwood
Original Score- 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.frowning.us/past-life-a-moving-morality-drama-with-spectacular-performers/
Original Score- 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.frowning.us/past-life-a-moving-morality-drama-with-spectacular-performers/
Kevin Phillipson (10021 KP) rated Jungle (2017) in Movies
May 22, 2018
Dean (6926 KP) rated Lonely Hearts (2006) in Movies
Apr 30, 2019
A decent crime drama based on a true story of a murdering couple in the 1940's and 50's. It has an exceptional cast, but wanders between crime drama and the sub stories a bit too much. A slow paced film without a lot of action. Ok but could have been a lot better.
Ray (18 KP) rated The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend (The Drenai Saga #6) in Books
Feb 29, 2020
Incredible
This book, for me is the greatest story I have ever read. There are pieces of it that we have seen on TV or read in books, however every emotion is touched in this book, its a true epic and one for everybody who loves fiction in any format to read