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A Dark and Twisted Tide (Lacey Flint #4)
A Dark and Twisted Tide (Lacey Flint #4)
Sharon J. Bolton, Sharon Bolton | 2014 | Thriller
6
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I finished this last night and although it was good, particularly the last few chapters, it didn't grab me as much as I would like. I'm really not sure why this was but maybe it's because I have not read any of the other books in the series so I think I will read more from this author as I did like the writing style, the flow of the book and the characters.

I would like to thank the Publicist (Alison Barrow) for sending me the copy after responding to a post on Twitter.
  
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Identity Crisis
Debbi Mack | 2004
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book wasn't all bad. I love a good crime mystery book. I just found parts of this one to be VERY predictable. The premise behind the book had potential...a victim in a domestic abuse case & connection to the mob & identity theft. The idea was fantastic, but the writing to my dismay lacked much substance. All in all this was a free book & I am glad I didn't pay for it! It wasn't a complete waste of time thanks to a twist I wasn't expecting, but the characters were pretty cliche.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Town (2010) in Movies

Aug 16, 2017  
The Town (2010)
The Town (2010)
2010 | Action, Drama, Mystery
Great cast (1 more)
Very good action scenes
Cops and Robbers
A brilliant cops and robbers film, the best of its genre since @Heat (1995) in my eyes. Also quite similar to @The Departed (2006) so if you like those two, who doesn't? You'll want to see this. Based on an award winning book for crime writing "Prince of Thieves". This has great action, a fine cast, interesting story, the whole thing oozes class. Ben Affleck directs and does a great job. Very enjoyable check it out!
  
Julieta (2016)
Julieta (2016)
2016 | Drama, International
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Fabulous acting (2 more)
Wonderful cinematography
Complexity of human relations
Another beautiful film from the master Almodovar
Pedro Almodovar has such a wonderful eye for understanding the human condition. Unlike his more outlandish colourful films, this is about the tragic relationships of estranged families and the breakdown in communications. Written in the perspective of a mother whose daughter left or went missing 12 years previously, the film shows her writing a letter to her daughter about all the mistakes she made in that relationship including erasing her from her life. Really very moving and poignant.
  
Grey's Anatomy  - Season 13
Grey's Anatomy - Season 13
2016 | Drama
The acting (2 more)
The script writing
The directing
Favorite Show!
This is by far my favorite show. I have been hooked since Episode 1, Season 1! The drama, the romance, the suspense, this show has it all! And season after season, the writers bring something new to the show whether its a new character or a story line that keeps us hooked and wanting more! People may say this show has run its course but I for one cant wait to see what else this show has in store for us!
  
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MaryG (0 KP) rated The Choice in Books

Sep 17, 2017  
The Choice
The Choice
Nicholas Sparks | 2007 | Romance
10
8.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
the writing (3 more)
the romantic element
the plot twist
the direction of the book
If you want a book that will make you cry from both happiness and sadness this is it. This book not only makes you believe in true love but see the heart breaking challenges of love as well. Nicholas Sparks is known for his tear-jerking romance novels and this book does not disappoint. One word of advice though; you may think you know why it is titled "The Choice" but you wont until you read it.
  
Dear Charlie
Dear Charlie
D.N. Gnomes | 2016 | Children
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
school shooting in Ya
Honestly if your going to read a YA book involving a school shooting read Hate List by Jennifer Brown.

 I didn't connect with Sam and there was a lot of things both schools did after the event that just wouldn't happen school have certain rules with dealing with event and i just couldn't get into this book. I do applaude anyone who takes on such a difficult subject matter however more people should be willing to try writing about the difficult things in life to help people try to understand.
  
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Liliannar (58 KP) rated Needful Things in Books

May 25, 2018  
Needful Things
Needful Things
Stephen King | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
10
8.2 (30 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well developed characters (2 more)
Extensive world building
Fast read
Gritty (0 more)
Extensive cast and amazing world building
This is an amazing book. From the first few pages you are drawn into the town of Castle Rock and greeted like an old friend. The entire style of writing is meant to make the reader feel comfortable while diving deep into the world of the characters and their lives. This is some of King's best work when it comes to character development and world building. Every character has a past to be explored and a personality to be discovered.
  
Ready Player One (2018)
Ready Player One (2018)
2018 | Sci-Fi
80s nostalgia (1 more)
Special fx
Not as good as the book (0 more)
Not as good as the book
Ready player one was decent, but the book was so much better. If I keep writing, this will end up as a comparison of what the book was that the movie wasn't. I don't want to do that. It was good and enjoyable but you may feel its somewhat lacking. Possibly due to the epic storyline thats crammed into a 2 hour movie. Still i would recommend you see it. Just read the book after. ?
  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
9
9.1 (270 Ratings)
Book Rating
Imaginative (2 more)
Magical
Short chapters
Simple writing (0 more)
Captivating
This book is a very easy read, obviously aimed at pre teen and younger. That being said, at the age of 25 I can't even count the amount of times I have reread this, it never gets old. I'm very glad that they kept the film very close to the book and really brang it too life. I love how the book holds a lot more parts that the film missed out aswell, the whole first chapter is almost completely ignored in the film. Makes it more exciting!