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Fayce McRobbie (19 KP) rated Out in Books

Aug 24, 2019  
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8.0 (3 Ratings)
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An exciting read (1 more)
An insight into another culture
A strong writing style and gripping story
Even though the story itself may seem far fetched, Kirino writes in a way that captures the bleakness and monotony of the women's lives and makes everything they feel, say and do seem so relatable and real that you don't question their motives or seemingly unrealistic decisions.
One of my favourite things about this book was portrayal of uncomfortable family dynamics and the odd state of limbo these women lived in, professionally and personally - something like looking into a window on another culture and generation.
It's a story that manages to be shocking, gruesome, almost inhuman but still somehow so comparable to our own world.
  
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Coming Up For Air
Coming Up For Air
Miranda Kenneally | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
It does an amazing job of showcasing what it takes to be an elite athlete, while also taking a closer look at today’s hook up culture. I loved every minute of it.
Critic- A Novel Glimpse
Original Score: 5 out of 5

Read Review: http://anovelglimpse.com/2017/05/09/review-coming-up-for-air-by-miranda-kenneally/
  
Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai (2000)
Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai (2000)
2000 | Action, Comedy, Drama
7
6.5 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Whittaker is very good in this mash up of Japanese culture meets Italian mob movie, it gives the impression that it is deep and it can be as we see ghost dog steeped in the code of the Japanese samurai, however the performance doesn't match the script that appears threadbare at times...great performance mind you!
  
Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
Bill Watterson | 1994 | Comics & Graphic Novels, Humor & Comedy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Is there such a thing as a bad Calvin and Hobbes book? Not quite as many stories but some sharp looks at our culture that are still relevant 20 years later. And just plan plenty of laughs.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-homicidal-psycho-jungle-cat.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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The Trial of Lizzie Borden
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher file in exchange for an honest review.

Cara Robertson dug really deep into the Borden trial. The details are exquisitely laid out from beginning to end. not only is this book a fascinating look at the trial itself but also the culture of the time.
  
The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl
2018 | Thriller
The Little Drummer Girl, BBC1, review: a superbly tense climax to a dark and downbeat spy saga
Though not as glossy as The Night Manager, this adaptation proved John Le Carre is as good as anyone exploring the dark side of human nature

Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/the-little-drummer-girl-bbc1-final-episode-review/