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Erika (17788 KP) rated The Rook (The Checquy Files #1) in Books

Jun 27, 2020  
The Rook (The Checquy Files #1)
The Rook (The Checquy Files #1)
Daniel O'Malley | 2012 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
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9.0 (6 Ratings)
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The concept behind The Rook was great, and I did want to read if prior to watching the show. Though, after reading the plot of the show, it seemed to diverge a lot. The story was good enough to be adapted as is, I never understand who makes those decisions.... Then again, I think Stephenie Meyer was involved in the show at some point.
Anyway, so a cool, underground organization of specially, supernaturally talented people exist as a secret service. The lead character, overall, I found likeable and interesting. Normally, I find the amnesia trope a little tiresome.
The one thing I had a major issue with was all the clothing discussion. Do male authors really think women spend THAT much time thinking about their wardrobe? It wasn't necessary, how many times did we need to be told that Myfanwy only had dowdy clothing? Once would have been enough, but it was repeated, over and over. That was really my only problem with the book. I look forward to renting the 2nd book in the series from the library.
  
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Tracee Ellis Ross recommended Sabrina (1954) in Movies (curated)

 
Sabrina (1954)
Sabrina (1954)
1954 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
8.0 (6 Ratings)
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"We will switch gears completely, and I will say the original Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn, which really influenced my style. Just driving up with her trunks of luggage on the back of the car… it was just such a beautiful film. The clothing, I just was like, whoa. The elegance of it, the time period, the black-and-whiteness of it, the cast. It’s just one of those classic films that kind of etched a place in my aesthetics of style and elegance."

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Caitlin Kuhwald recommended In the Mood for Love (2000) in Movies (curated)

 
In the Mood for Love (2000)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
2000 | Drama, Romance
(0 Ratings)
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"This seems to me one of the most delicately melancholy and yet vibrantly beautiful films I’ve ever seen. It’s heartbreaking and infuriating, convoluted and yet transparent. The color, fabrics, and décor make me wish I could relocate into a world of low, heavy light, constricting clothing, and dank, long halls even at the expense of my own happiness. I also have to bring up my other favorite Wong Kar-wai film Chungking Express. It’s just as beautiful, but slightly more lighthearted."

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