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Madbatdan82 (341 KP) rated Hell Fest (2018) in Movies
Mar 5, 2019
This generations scream? No - but still ok!
Not to be confused with the very similar 'Blood fest' this slasher has a group of teenagers who go to a horror theme park at Halloween where they start to get picked off my a masked killer. This film is better than 'Blood fest' mainly due to better/cleverer gore and death scenes and a much better killer. What let's it down is highly forgettable and annoying characters (yes - I'm looking at you Bex Taylor Klaus) so you don't really care who survives. The real highlight is the killer and the film keeps them wrapped in mystery and hands us one of the most interesting endings in a long time. Nowhere near a game changer but definitely worth a watch.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2340 KP) rated The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
While the demigods on the Argo II race across ancient Greece, Reyna and Nico are racing back to Camp Half-Blood. But will their efforts be enough to reunite the Greek and Roman sides of the gods in time to defeat Gaea?
With so much happening, there is little time to backtrack and bring new readers into the story. However, longtime fans will be richly rewarded with the wonderful storytelling here. The plot moves quickly between the two sets of characters and builds to an impossible to put down climax. The characters we love continue to grow as well. It’s hard to say goodbye to these great characters, but this is a great end to an epic series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/01/book-review-blood-of-olympus-by-rick.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
With so much happening, there is little time to backtrack and bring new readers into the story. However, longtime fans will be richly rewarded with the wonderful storytelling here. The plot moves quickly between the two sets of characters and builds to an impossible to put down climax. The characters we love continue to grow as well. It’s hard to say goodbye to these great characters, but this is a great end to an epic series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/01/book-review-blood-of-olympus-by-rick.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences in Books
Jul 5, 2018
In cold blood is a true crime story about a family murdered in Kansas. The book shows us through the eyes of both the investigators on the case and their struggle for justice but also the criminals who justify the crime and their actions.
In cold blood opens you up to the reality of human nature. For these criminals to commit the murders of 4 people and not show any remorse is shocking. Towards the end of the book, there is a strong debate about how these criminals should be punished, life imprisonment or capital punishment which in this case was hanging. It brings up the question of morality and responsibility, of whether as humans we can play God and take a life?
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/02/read-harder-5000-miles.html
In cold blood opens you up to the reality of human nature. For these criminals to commit the murders of 4 people and not show any remorse is shocking. Towards the end of the book, there is a strong debate about how these criminals should be punished, life imprisonment or capital punishment which in this case was hanging. It brings up the question of morality and responsibility, of whether as humans we can play God and take a life?
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/02/read-harder-5000-miles.html
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Before there is peace, blood will spill blood... New territory brings new troubles for the fierce...
Slither (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles #11)
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"My name is Slither, and before my tale is finished you'll find out why." The dark is full of...
David McK (3557 KP) rated King of the North (Fire Born #4) in Books
Oct 22, 2023
I'm never really sure what to make of Angus Donald's 'Fire born' series.
Of which this is the fourth.
Personally, I think I've always preferred his Outlaw Chronicles, followed by the Holcroft Blood trilogy, with these Viking-era bringing up the rear.
Having said that, it is what it is.
In this particular entry, Bjarki and his sister Tor end up involved in the little-known (and semi-legendary) Battle of Bravellir, initially on opposite sides of the Shield Wall.
I have to say, it's a battle that I have never heard of before ...
Anyway, the result is an OK read, but (as previously stated, and for my money) the characters and history are just not as interesting as those in the Outlaw Chronicles or in the Holcroft Blood series.
I'll still probably read any future entries, though.
Of which this is the fourth.
Personally, I think I've always preferred his Outlaw Chronicles, followed by the Holcroft Blood trilogy, with these Viking-era bringing up the rear.
Having said that, it is what it is.
In this particular entry, Bjarki and his sister Tor end up involved in the little-known (and semi-legendary) Battle of Bravellir, initially on opposite sides of the Shield Wall.
I have to say, it's a battle that I have never heard of before ...
Anyway, the result is an OK read, but (as previously stated, and for my money) the characters and history are just not as interesting as those in the Outlaw Chronicles or in the Holcroft Blood series.
I'll still probably read any future entries, though.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Django Unchained (2012) in Movies
Jan 4, 2018
Ouch
Some of the scenes in this movie actually made my stomach churn. Foxx,Jackson and DiCaprio give great preformaces in this civil war area movie. The movie is filled with action,drama,blood,gore and more gore. The story was fun but kind of predictable at times which is why one of the reasons it will be an one time watch only for me.
BookCritics (259 KP) rated Mrs. Saint and the Defectives in Books
Aug 2, 2017
There are so many great life lessons here and Mrs. Saint with her wisdom and guidance teaches most of them. Family isn’t always about being blood related and sometimes bonds can be formed quickly and when you least expect it.
Critic- Amy Novel Gossip
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://novelgossip.com/2017/07/25/review-mrs-saint-and-the-defectives-by-julie-lawson-timmer/
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://novelgossip.com/2017/07/25/review-mrs-saint-and-the-defectives-by-julie-lawson-timmer/
MyBookObsession (29 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books
Sep 6, 2017
Engaging (1 more)
Thrilling
If you're into death, blood and guts then this is your film.
It's not as bad as I just made it sound.
You MUST READ THE BOOKS then and only then can you watch the films with the correct mindset.
Beautifully thrilling.
I loved the character and I loved the story. These fiction films are persued well giving they're based on the books. ????
It's not as bad as I just made it sound.
You MUST READ THE BOOKS then and only then can you watch the films with the correct mindset.
Beautifully thrilling.
I loved the character and I loved the story. These fiction films are persued well giving they're based on the books. ????
Indigobunting (92 KP) rated Midnight, Texas in TV
Aug 16, 2017
Interesting plot (3 more)
Good characters
Acting
Writing
I was pleasantly surprised when I started watching this! The storyline is interesting, as long as it doesn't get too sucked into the "monster of the week" trope. I think they brought together a great cast, and I'll be interested to see where this leads. Hopefully it doesn't get too bogged down like she did with True Blood.
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