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The Fact of A Body
The Fact of A Body
Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich | 2017 | Biography
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A modern day 'In Cold Blood'
This is a pretty incredibly written book about a real life murder investigation coinciding with the author's own harrowing experiences. While true crime is now a hot genre, Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich has weaved together a humane story, a backdrop of how this horrifying crime occurred not dissimilar to how Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood. However, her own horrific story parallels the investigation giving the entire novel a whole new dimension. Recommended read indeed.
  
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Orphan Number 8
Kim van alkemade | 2015 | History & Politics
6
6.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Good idea for story (2 more)
Based closely on true life
Likeable characters
Story stretched out too much (1 more)
Not a fan of the jumps between, Not always obvious who and where you are
Not what I was expecting - but ok read
I did finish and enjoy this book to an extent. I read it as it's been raved about on social media and I don't think it deserved the hype. Was Good, but I skipped a lot of unnecessary detail and the end was disappointing
  
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Bunny Drop, Vol. 3
Yumi Unita | 2011
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
We got a bit better here - I even took a photo of one of the pages because it was SO insanely true to my life it's not even funny. I think Rin is again growing up a bit too fast - even though she's truly not - her capacity for things is totally above her years - I don't mind her now caregiver at all but I do think he's a giant child - again, it's interesting to see what is inside their heads
  
To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
2018 | Drama, Romance
Incredibly cute
I'm a fan of the books but the film delivered in a way I couldn't have expected. This was mostly because the casting of the two main characters was perfection. The casting of Josh felt a slightly poorer fit. The Song Sisters really came into their own in terms of family bonds and difficulties. Peter Kovinsky and the actor brought the movie totally to life and I experienced true escapism watching this. I cannot wait for the next instalment.
  
Kidulthood (2006)
Kidulthood (2006)
2006 | Crime, Drama
7
6.8 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A very good film with some young English actors. I'm not sure if this was a film made for TV but it has that feel to it. It's raw, gritty and brutal showing the life of a group of teenagers in West London. Unfortunately some scenes are quite true to what is going on with inner city teenagers today and the gang culture. Fades a little towards the end but still a good watch.......now to see the sequel Adulthood.
  
Station 19 - Season 1
Station 19 - Season 1
2018 | Action, Crime, Drama
All of the show and storyline are true to life and portrayed in a excellent way (0 more)
Not enough episodes need more (0 more)
Love this series
I started watching this after I caught up with greys anatomy - I love this programme its one of my favs and leaves u wanting more. The most recent season has been the best but hardest to watch towards the end and I can't wait for the next season to see how the characters cope with changes