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Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated The Dinner in Books
Mar 15, 2018
At times it might seem to ramble on to long about something seemingly unimportant, but it is a surprising and riveting read. Hardly a "feel-good" book, but anyone who likes dark, twisty fiction should enjoy it.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Prince of Thorns in Books
Sep 4, 2017
Superbly dark storytelling
Bored of the usual heroes? Give Jorg Ancrath a try - he is possibly the darkest protagonist in fantasy fiction, and yet you still find yourself rooting for him.
Excellent plot, told brilliantly and compulsive reading.
Excellent plot, told brilliantly and compulsive reading.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) created a poll
Aug 8, 2017
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Melting the Snow on Hester Street in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Max and Eleanor Beecham seem the perfect couple. But their dark past still haunts them both, and it is tearing them apart. You can read my revised review of this historical fiction novel about Hollywood's secrets and pasts here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/05/10/hollywood-secrets-and-pasts/
Emma (15 KP) rated Black 47 (2018) in Movies
Oct 11, 2018
A dark part of history mixed with a fictional revenge story
I had heard this movie was being made and I think the themes in it are very important. Many British people don't know about this dark part of their history and how intertwined their history is with Ireland. The revenge aspect of the film may be fiction, but the setting and historical aspects were very accurate.
I'd urge you to go and see this movie, but be prepared; it is very bleak.
I'd urge you to go and see this movie, but be prepared; it is very bleak.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Fargo (1996) in Movies
Aug 9, 2017
Extremely dark, black comedy based on a true story
That scene woodchipper scene will haunt me for life.
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction. This extremely dark 'comedy' is now infamous in gallows humour. Without revealing everything, a woman is kidnapped by a psychotic conman and his slightly weedy partner for ransom. Her husband is in charge of gaining this ransom from his father-in-law, only for things to go very, very wrong.
It's a classic cult film, not for everyone. But if you loved 'In Bruges', this will be right up your street.
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction. This extremely dark 'comedy' is now infamous in gallows humour. Without revealing everything, a woman is kidnapped by a psychotic conman and his slightly weedy partner for ransom. Her husband is in charge of gaining this ransom from his father-in-law, only for things to go very, very wrong.
It's a classic cult film, not for everyone. But if you loved 'In Bruges', this will be right up your street.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Martyr in Books
Feb 27, 2022
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Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
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This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.
This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.
Book
Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.
This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.