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Suswatibasu (1702 KP) rated The Girls in Books

Jul 25, 2017  
The Girls
The Girls
Emma Cline | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
7
6.1 (17 Ratings)
Book Rating
The fragility of youth under guise of a cult
A very descriptive and interesting concept tackling the effects of being a vulnerable child being manipulated by a cult. While it describes how all young people are fragile and are desperate to find a place in the world, the author seems to lack somewhere, and the narrative seems slightly disjointed.

There isn't much of an explanation for the adult Evelyn and it leaves a massive hole between the young and older versions of the main character.

There is also a lack of character build up of the members of the cult, and it does not explain what happened to the Manson-like cult leader in the end. Overall, a little long for a plot with too many questions but a great idea.
  
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LeahBeth (15 KP) rated American Graffiti (1973) in Movies

Jul 12, 2018  
American Graffiti (1973)
American Graffiti (1973)
1973 | Comedy, Drama
9
8.1 (19 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
The music! The humor! The drama! Young Harrison Ford! (Dreamy?) (0 more)
American awesomeness
The first time I watched this iconic movie, I am pretty sure I wasn't old enough to appreciate more than young Harrison Ford in his sweet ride, the music, and the great representation of souped up hot rods. When I watched it as an adult it was like watching a totally different movie! And even now, when I watch it I realize the depth and development of the characters, and the personal and political reflections of the time. This movie brought Coppola to my attention, and introduced the idea of how a good director can weave so many minute details into characters and themes.


America Graffiti is one of the best 'coming of age' movies I have seen. Well worth watching
  
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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Mary's the Name in Books

Jun 21, 2019  
Mary's the Name
Mary's the Name
Ross Sayers | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wee Mary is a great character. (0 more)
Predictable plot. Should be young adult novel. (0 more)
Good book from a new author
Contains spoilers, click to show
This was my first book of the year and it didn't disappoint. Mary is a great wee character that the reader is drawn to from page 1. This is a novel about an innocent child and a corrupt granddad - a diamond of a man who loves his granddaughter dearly. The author did a great job of writing from Mary's point of view when the character is so young. My only criticism would be the explaining of Scottish words - trust your reader. Otherwise, it was great. The plot was brilliant and I even had a gasp, right in the middle, but I won't spoil it for anyone. Well done Ross, looking forward to the next one.
  
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Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated Stealing Home in Books

Feb 27, 2019  
Stealing Home
Stealing Home
Becky Wallace | 2019
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a quick, and fun read. This is my first Becky Wallace book, and it certainly won’t be my last. Her writing style is both captivating and unique and really pulled me in, as a reader.

Wallace’s characters, Ryan and Sawyer were so awesome together. The sweet chemistry that you instantly feel between their quirky characters is fantastic. It’s just enough to spark the romance between them, while not being crazy and wild. Definitely what I like to see in a young adult read.

Seeing Ryan and Sawyer work together to help Ryan’s dreams come true was another refreshing point to the story. I felt like I was right there with them, cheering from the side lines we call life.

If you like a young adult read that has just the right combination of fast paced reading, gripping characters, and sparks of romance, then this is definitely a 4 star book you don’t want to miss. This baseball read has me ready for summer to come and another amazing book from this talented author. Great job on hitting a home run with this fan, Ms. Wallace!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*