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Alex Wolff recommended Carrie and Lowell by Sufjan Stevens in Music (curated)

"His new album is called Carrie & Lowell, and I love it. I love all his albums, but that one is on another level because from start to finish it’s brilliant songwriting and some of the best production I’ve ever heard. The song 'Death With Dignity' has got that acoustic guitar in and out, left and right side, it’s just brilliant. It sounds so lame but every time I hear that song, it just beats the shit out of me. It just bruises my whole body. It’s one of those ones that’s even hard to talk about because it’s so good."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Bellman & Black in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Bellman & Black

Diane Setterfield | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(2 Ratings)

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Despite William Bellman's humble beginnings, his intelligence, hard work and business acumen made a success out of everything he touches. However, much like the rooks that dance in the skies, death was always swooping in and out of his life.

This haunting tale is a truly compelling read and Setterfield is a very exciting talent. She has the ability to mold and shape a story together with her characters and settings that all blend in together to make one, complete vibrant picture. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/10/15/the-many-collective-nouns-for-rooks/

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David McK (3547 KP) rated The Karate Kid (1984) in Movies

Jul 11, 2019 (Updated Aug 12, 2020)

The Karate Kid (1984)

1984 | Adventure, Drama, Family

8.4

(87 Ratings)

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"Wax on ... wax off"

Classic 1980s family movie, that is almost like a toned down version of Rocky, and that sees Mr Miyaga train Daniel(san) after he moves to LA and becomes the victim of High school bullying by the local 'in' crowd who also train at the local Doyo whilst a young Elisabeth Shue provides the love interest.

And, I've only just recently found out, the superlative scene where a drunk Mr Miyaga recounts the death of his wife and unborn son in an internment camp was nearly left on the cutting room floor!!

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated The Sinner (Rizzoli & Isles, #3) in Books

Sep 2, 2019

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If you read this one in the series first it can be confusing (0 more)

Rizzoli & Isles are Back

A murder investigation based on the the death of a nun, and one in a critical condition, inside the walls of their convent. The nuns were brutally and savagely attacked, and Rizzoli & Isles were called to the scene to figure things out.
In this well written novel you can expect some twists and turns, some surprising moments and an in depth view behind the facades of these two strong females.
The third in the series did not disappoint.