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Wendi McLendon-Covey recommended A Girl Named Zippy in Books (curated)
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Henna House in Books
Oct 7, 2020
The ancient tradition of Henna comes to life with all its intricacies and beauty in this story that follows one girl through her journey from childhood to maturity across Yemen and as far as Israel. Read my review of this evocative novel here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/08/03/the-painted-designs-of-yemenite-jewish-women/
Laura Doe (1350 KP) rated Mirrorland in Books
Jul 1, 2021
This book was not at all what I expected, but in the best way.
We start off with Cat flying back from America to Edinburgh after her twin sister El has gone missing. Cat goes back to Edinburgh to find that her twin and her husband, Ross, have moved back into El and Cat’s childhood home. Whilst there, memories of their shared past start to come back to Cat but she spends most of the time trying to work out if they’re real memories or memories of the fantasies that the girls made up and played out. The main part of the girls’ childhood was a place that they called Mirrorland, a hidden tunnel that led to a locked wash house that they used to play in most of their childhood. As more and more memories come back, Cat has to deal with the trauma that occurred during their childhood. At the same time, she also has to deal with her sister missing and presumed dead. Cat is adamant the whole time that El isn’t dead and that she would know if she was as she would “feel” it, being identical twins she could always feel her sister’s pain. Cat also has to deal with her feelings for Ross resurfacing as he was also a large part of their childhood and she has never got over her feelings for him.
There were so many twists and turns in this book, that I had a hard time telling what was real from what was fantasy and it really put me in the mindset of Cat and her struggle to separate the two. I thought for the last part of the book that I had it all figured out, but in the last couple of chapters Carole Johnstone really threw a spanner in the works and changed everything again. Whilst a little confusing at times, it was good because it did make you empathise with Cat and how she was remembering things that had happened in her past.
Thank you to Carole Johnstone and Pigeonhole for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review, I loved it!
We start off with Cat flying back from America to Edinburgh after her twin sister El has gone missing. Cat goes back to Edinburgh to find that her twin and her husband, Ross, have moved back into El and Cat’s childhood home. Whilst there, memories of their shared past start to come back to Cat but she spends most of the time trying to work out if they’re real memories or memories of the fantasies that the girls made up and played out. The main part of the girls’ childhood was a place that they called Mirrorland, a hidden tunnel that led to a locked wash house that they used to play in most of their childhood. As more and more memories come back, Cat has to deal with the trauma that occurred during their childhood. At the same time, she also has to deal with her sister missing and presumed dead. Cat is adamant the whole time that El isn’t dead and that she would know if she was as she would “feel” it, being identical twins she could always feel her sister’s pain. Cat also has to deal with her feelings for Ross resurfacing as he was also a large part of their childhood and she has never got over her feelings for him.
There were so many twists and turns in this book, that I had a hard time telling what was real from what was fantasy and it really put me in the mindset of Cat and her struggle to separate the two. I thought for the last part of the book that I had it all figured out, but in the last couple of chapters Carole Johnstone really threw a spanner in the works and changed everything again. Whilst a little confusing at times, it was good because it did make you empathise with Cat and how she was remembering things that had happened in her past.
Thank you to Carole Johnstone and Pigeonhole for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review, I loved it!
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Dumb and Dumber (1994) in Movies
Aug 3, 2017
Childhood Favourite
If I saw a film like this now I'd probably hate it. But there's something nostalgic about Dumb and Dumber and I just can't help but love it. This was one of my favourites as a child, and despite the fact that it is pretty childish, even now I think it's hilarious. It's just a shame the sequel was awful.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Labyrinth (1986) in Movies
Aug 14, 2017
A classic
A cult classic film from my childhood. It has a wide variety of weird and wonderful characters, most created by the master of puppets Jim Henson. It has a cool soundtrack and a great story with plenty of laughs for all ages. If you like the Never Ending Story, The Dark Crystal you have to see this!
Elizabeth (1521 KP) rated Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood in Books
Apr 24, 2019
I wanted to be able to give it more stars, but the narrative jumped back and forth through time a bit too much for me. Because of this, there was some repetition that disrupted my focus and took away from the narrative. I love Trevor Noah and enjoyed hearing his stories from his childhood. I just wish the book had been better organized.
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Killing Honor (Lucky Thirteen, #1) in Books
Feb 13, 2018
An enjoyable read about Devyn and Brody, childhood sweethearts that married young. Started a family and then Brody was deployed and was gone for 2 years leaving Devyn to raise twins girls alone. When Brody finally returns the couple struggle to go back to how they used to be but Brody's mission isn't over and now all his families lives are in danger.
Andrew Foster (5 KP) rated Twister (1996) in Movies
Jun 11, 2018
Great actors (1 more)
Interesting plot
Great movie
This movie is somewhat from my childhood, so there is a little nostalgia that goes with it. I always liked the movie and it has stood the test of time and multiple views. I'm not saying it is one of the best movies ever, but it is definitely a good movie.
Chrissie-ann (78 KP) rated Hocus Pocus (1993) in Movies
Jul 16, 2018
On my top list
Hocus pocus is one of them films I grew up with, from my childhood, watching on repeat. Watching it now years later I still would put this high up there with my favourite films. Yes it's cheesy, yes at points the acting can be slightly poor. But it makes me laugh, makes me smile and I love it.