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Kristin (149 KP) rated The Unbelievable Story of How I Met Your Mother in Books

Dec 7, 2018

Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a quick and cute story. Although it makes me never want to go to a restaurant again, it just goes to show how a crazy turn of events (or several, in this case) can change the course of someone's life.

At the start, Daniel's on a mission to complete a goal he's promised in memory of his mother. Then all sorts of accidental and zany happenings occur, and we truly get an "unbelievable" story. It's one of those "so crazy it MUST be true" types of stories, and it definitely had me laughing and thoroughly involved until the very end. I'd love to read more stories like this from the author.

5 stars

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Sharpie0499 (114 KP) rated The Darkest Minds (2018) in Movies

Aug 9, 2018

The Darkest Minds (2018)

2018 | Sci-Fi, Thriller

6.6

(16 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Perfect casting (1 more)

Stayed true to the books

Felt a bit rushed (0 more)

Great Adaptation

I have been waiting for this adaptation since I read the books a good few years ago. When it was finally announced, I was buzzing with excitement and for good reason. This film adaptation was pretty well done and felt like my vision of the book came to life. I originally had some doubts about the casting choices made, but those thoughts were immediately put out of my head when I watched the film; the casting choices were perfect and I now can't imagine anyone else playing those roles. Certain scenes did feel a bit rushed and should have been extended as I was left with a feeling of whiplash, but other than that, I was very happy with this YA adaptation.

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MrsR (11 KP) rated Broken Child in Books

Aug 16, 2018

Broken Child

Marcia Cameron | 1995 | Biography

8.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

Based on a true stort

Contains spoilers, click to show

This powerful tale takes readers on a harrowing, unforgettable journey into the nightmare of parental abuse and the darkness of mental illness. Written by a woman who endured horrendous abuse from her mother and became a split personality by the age of five, here is the story of her agonizing childhood, the conflicting personalties, and struggle back to sanity.

Marcia was a toddler when she first recalls the abuse. Her mother a devoted Hitler youth , who moved to America. Didnt love her daughter because she was half Jewish and looked so. This book is not for the weak of heart. You will be moved and emotional at how a mother can do this and the struggle Marcia faced to get to "normal" life.

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Elli H Burton (1288 KP) rated The Duchess (2008) in Movies

Aug 16, 2019

The Duchess (2008)

2008 | Drama

7.0

(3 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Well acted (0 more)

Heartbreaking.

First of all, this is based on the real life of Georgiana Cavendish, the Dutchess of Devonshire. It needed to be raw, a storyline that is hard to swallow. Thankfully Ralph Fiennes and Keira Knightley are fabulous actors and play the parts so true to the actual people involved.
I don't want to spoil this one as I do think it should be watched, especially as a piece of History. It really makes you appreciate the little things in your relationships. It's honestly so heartbreaking though I cry when the end comes every time (i am a massive softy though admittedly).
All I'll say is, afterwards have a google and see just how accurate this is to the real Dutchess of Devonshire. You'll be shocked.

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Beatriz (138 KP) rated Enchanted (2007) in Movies

Dec 18, 2018

Enchanted (2007)

2007 | Comedy, Family, Romance

7.9

(29 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Really cheerful songs (3 more)

Very original idea

Good actors, good performance

Good moral

Enchanted

Enchanted is a Disney Film released in 2007.
It’s a very underrated film that no one talks about anymore but it is by far one of my favourites.
It tells the story about Giselle, a typical Disney princess from Andalasia that is about to marry Prince Edward that she just met and believes he is her true love when she’s forced into the real world in New York City where she meets Robert and his daughter that help her trying to find Edward again.. With all of this she starts learning about how real life actually works and that is not a fairy tail. Although they still show a happy ending Disney make it a more realistic happy ending.