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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Lies She Told in Books
Feb 19, 2018
This was an edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me guessing. Liza is an author, and her agent gives her 30 days to come up with a novel that will wow him and keep her writing career alive. She’s also trying to conceive the child she thinks will make her husband happy again. The story moves between Liza’s world and her protagonist Beth’s world, and the suspense builds as the line between fantasy and reality start to blur. I highly recommend this one to thriller fans!
<i>NOTE: I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book. </i>
<i>NOTE: I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book. </i>
AmyBee (4 KP) rated The Ladykiller (DI Kate Burrows, #1) in Books
Sep 6, 2018
I really enjoyed this, despite having pre-existing ideas about Cole's writing. The story is very gripping and Cole does not use as many over-repeated phrases as her other books, although there is still a fair bit of Cockney slang written into it. (Some of which, I was forced to google!)
The anatagonist, George Markham, is a truly chilling character. The protagonist, Kate Burrows is a tough cop who's façade is only let down by her truly pathetic infatuation with the local mafiosa, Patrick Kelly.
Overall, a good read and very unputdownable. Shame Cole doesn't write like this all the time!
The anatagonist, George Markham, is a truly chilling character. The protagonist, Kate Burrows is a tough cop who's façade is only let down by her truly pathetic infatuation with the local mafiosa, Patrick Kelly.
Overall, a good read and very unputdownable. Shame Cole doesn't write like this all the time!
Bysa (2 KP) rated Still Missing in Books
Sep 19, 2018
I cannot stop the story from spinning in my mind still. I have been stewing over this read for the past hour or so. I love her storytelling. Her descriptions make you feel like you are truly there and can nearly feel the breeze blowing off the lake into your window... or her writing would make you think you can. I cannot get enough of this writer. I have read Never Knowing and now this one, Still Missing and I am pre-ordering her next book due out in June. I couldn't put this book down. I just love these thrillers.
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Devil Smoke (Butcher Boys #5) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Awesome book! I was new to the series but knew this could be read as a standalone. After this, I'll surely be going back for more! Really loved the characters.. Bronx was a sweetheart and I loved Ryan to death.. tough as nails and determined to find out the truth about her past, she lives numb for years trying to get close enough to the one person who can tell her the truth. What she finds out is nothing like she ever expected. Excellent writing with an interesting storyline that just drags you in from the start!
I think what I loved most about this book is that I was so torn over my opinion of each character. I wasn't a huge fan of Mare (the protagonist) which made me question her judgement. I've also read enough YA to pick up on some common tropes but this book literally had me guessing up until the last chapter. I can't remember the last time I read a book I was this conflicted on and I love that Aveyard's writing had this effect on me. Now excuse me while I go buy the next one ?
Katey Bassett (610 KP) rated Caraval in Books
Oct 27, 2018
Good series to start for a quick read.
I was worried this book was over hyped and once I finally read it I was pleased, I found that it was a very slow start and it didn't really pick up and grab me by the seat of my pants until I was almost finished with the book. I loved it and ended up binging the second book once it was released and plan to do it again if there ends up being a third part. I ended up really enjoying her writing style as the characters began to develop.
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Blown Away
Ragdoll by Daniel Cole had me griped from the very beginning, if this was a series I would have binge watched from the pilot.
Cole has created two fantastic protagonist characters, with a realistic working and personal relationship. I was actually interested in what they were doing and indeed finding out more if their back stories. Which come delves into quite well.
The main story was cleverly set out, lots of twists to keep the reader guessing and the description of the details were astounding. I am eagerly awaiting the follow up book by Cole.
Cole has created two fantastic protagonist characters, with a realistic working and personal relationship. I was actually interested in what they were doing and indeed finding out more if their back stories. Which come delves into quite well.
The main story was cleverly set out, lots of twists to keep the reader guessing and the description of the details were astounding. I am eagerly awaiting the follow up book by Cole.
365Flicks (235 KP) rated King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2017) in Movies
Oct 31, 2019 (Updated Oct 31, 2019)
Bloody Brilliant Documentary...
Steve Mitchell has captured a wonderful piece of work revolving around one of cinemas greatest pieces of work as Mitchell takes us from the beginnings of Cohens career on TV in the 60s to his prolific work on Blaxsploitaion through the 70s and 80s to writing one of my favorites of the 90s (Phone Booth) by tackling each project one by one. We hear some really interesting stories from some of the guys who knew him best and get a real good personal loving look at Larry Cohen and his long spanning career.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Big Little Lies - Season 2 in TV
Jul 22, 2019 (Updated Jul 23, 2019)
A very good 2nd series
I breezed through the 2nd series very quickly, again only 7 episodes long. Perry's Mum, the excellent Meryl Streep, turns up and has many questions about her sons death. Will the Monterey 5 be able to keep it together or will many things start to unravel for them? It's maybe not as dramatic as the first series storyline or have as many big reveals. However the writing is just as good and the story is gripping. If you liked the first series you should like this as well.
Sam (228 KP) rated Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer Royal #1) in Books
Aug 8, 2019
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A Magical Nod to the Feminist
An overall wonderful tale that bridges the idea of standing on one's own two feet and overcoming any obstacles. The story's feministic themes partnered with these ideas create a stunningly magical tale that will make it hard to put the book down. I found myself falling in love with just about every character, wonderfully surprised by the in depth background each character has, enjoying the way they expressed these backgrounds and grew from them. I recommended read for anyone who enjoys a good fantasy novel.