Sarah (7800 KP) rated Boy Erased (2018) in Movies
Nov 1, 2019
It starts off fairly slowly and aside from some stand out scenes, the film very rarely picks up. The acting is good but for me there was nothing outstanding from anyone (and Nicole Kidman's unmoving face still disturbs me). And the ending whilst heartwarming in a way feels like a bit of an anti climax. This is an interesting and slightly disturbing story that is quite good, I just wish that it had been better executed.
An Eagle in the Snow
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The powerful new novel from the master storyteller - inspired by the true story of one man who might...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Young Survivors in Books
Jun 14, 2020
Written from the perspective of three of the children, the story tells of their harrowing experiences during the German occupation of France and having to move from place to place, losing the adults in their lives and being separated from their siblings.
This is a heart-rending story but also a story of survival, bravery and hope and I want to thank the Duckworth Books Group via JellyBooks for my copy in return for them analysing my reading data and an honest review although this wasn't compulsory.
BTPBookclub (18 KP) rated The Last Thing I Saw in Books
May 14, 2019
I loved how the story was told through therapy sessions within the hospital… There is a lot of back and forth within this book but the author has made it clear when its changes so there is no confusion. A cleverly written, thrilling story you will not want to put down.
Can easily be finished in one sitting. It was brilliant. Would highly recommend this to you all. A well deserved five stars! A true shocker. Jaw dropping. Addictive. A real page turner. Loved reading every minute of this one.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated His Bloody Project in Books
Apr 21, 2020
This is a very realistic and intriguing tale - so realistic that I had to double check to see if I was reading a non-fiction rather than a fiction. But it's definitely not true, and it goes to show how well written and laid out this is that it makes you feel like it's a true story. The structure works very well and despite being set in olden times with slightly old fashioned language, it never comes across as particularly difficult or tedious to read. It's an engaging crime story and keeps you entertained right to the end to find out the full story. Even Roddy Macrae is a likeable protagonist despite his crimes.
My only issue is that the ending is a bit of a letdown. This story turns out exactly the way you'd expect and I think I may have been expecting some sort of twist or surprise. Despite this, it's still a very entertaining and enjoyable read and a different way to tell a story.
Owen's Journey
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Owen's Journey is a true story about a young boy's fight against cancer, written by his mum Karen...
Sarah (7800 KP) rated A Monster Calls in Books
Nov 30, 2017
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In 1995, on a four hour delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea...
United (2011)
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United is based on the true story of Manchester United’s legendary “Busby Babes”, the youngest...
Devil Water: A Novel
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This fiercely beautiful novel tells the true story of Charles Radcliffe, a Catholic nobleman who...