Suburbicon (2017)
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‘Suburbicon’ is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured...
The Truth Spell (Werewolf High book 1)
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A dastardly spell. Mysterious billionaires. An ordinary girl thrust into an extraordinary world. ...
Romans et Nouvelles
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Romans et Nouvelles A library of books in french language - The best novels of french and foreign...
Awix (3310 KP) rated Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
They do make quite a big deal out of the fact that Spider-Man is back in continuity with the Avengers (et al), much more so than happens in the other MCU films, but I suppose it's forgivable. The movie's two big innovations are to basically tell the story as a goofy 80s-style high school comedy, and to actually have a genuinely strong and memorable villain (Michael Keaton makes a real impression as another sort of birdman). Solid script; also very funny; doesn't quite supplant memories of the Sam Raimi-Tobey Maguire films, but stands comparison to them very well.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Boy From The Woods in Books
Feb 23, 2020
I have to say that I am a fan of Harlen's work so this one won't put me off reading more in the future but after starting off really well, it struggled to keep my attention and I found myself skimming large sections which is never a good sign. I was unable to get into the story as I found it fragmented and the characters just didn't do it for me at all; Wilde is interesting and Hester has some great one-liners but that's about it.
My mum always says "you can't please everyone all of the time" so don't take my word for it and give it a go.
Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest review.
The Impossible Life of Mary Benson: The Extraordinary Story of a Victorian Wife
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Journey into the best of British Isles literati in this comprehensive and concise review of 50 of...
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: 2016
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*Large-format edition* The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has...
Screening Modern Irish Fiction and Drama: 2016
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This book offers the first comprehensive discussion of the relationship between Modern Irish...
Victorian Poetry: An Annotated Anthology
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Victorian Poetry: An Annotated Anthology is a fully annotated and illustrated collection of...