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The final instalment of the Decaying Days trilogy is even better than book 1 and 2 (if that is even possible!) The highs are higher the low are lower, the rollercoaster ride is more intense with twists and turns, and the end...well, see for yourself. There are tears, there is staring off into space as you process what just happened and ultimately it’s a little sad to put the book down.
This trilogy is highly recommended.

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ClareR (6253 KP) rated Three Days in June in Books

May 28, 2026

Three Days in June

Anne Tyler | 2025 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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I think of Anne Tyler books as being in my ‘Chatty’ genre. Three Days in June is like your friend telling you about how they’re getting on - and Gail isn’t having the best of days at the start. It looks as though she’s losing her job. And all at the beginning of the weekend where her daughter will be getting married. Or will she? Because it looks as though the wedding is hanging in the balance.

Gail and her ex-husband, Max, are staying together in Gail’s house, along with Max’s foster cat. A lot of the 165 pages are flashbacks to the early days of their marriage, their daughter’s childhood and the reason for the end of their marriage.

Nothing exciting happens. The story jogs along with us, the readers, getting the inside story of their lives and thoughts. I love this kind of book. Yes, I love an exciting Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Historical Fiction, but sometimes I just really like a story to be like real life should be - largely unexciting, with people who care about one another.

If that doesn’t sell this book, then I have no idea what will! The world is a crazy place at the moment, and it’s nice to think that there might be people just going about their daily lives, not thinking about the huge, scary things. Just normal, everyday drama is what I need sometimes, and Anne Tyler delivers so skilfully on that.

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The Great Game: The Bookman Histories: Bk. 3

Lavie Tidhar

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Neve Campbell recommended Call Me by Your Name (2017) in Movies (curated)

Call Me by Your Name (2017)

2017 | Drama, Romance

8.0

(26 Ratings)

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"It’s such a touching, beautiful depiction of coming of age and discovering one’s sexuality and first love. I thought Timothée Chalamet’s performance was so beautiful and he captured youthful discoveries in such a way, I was moved for days. And again, the pacing of the film was so patient and thoughtful, and the cinematography and the location really brought you into the film. I felt transported. The monologue with the father towards the end of the film, where he reveals that he perhaps had a similar experience, or his life could have been different had he allowed himself the room to be who he needed to be – I just thought it was such a beautiful moment."

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7 Days by Krept & Konan

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David McK (3838 KP) rated Around the world in 80 days in TV

Jan 30, 2022

Around the world in 80 days

2021 | Adventure, Comedy

7.0

(2 Ratings)

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Around the world in 80 days.

One of Jules Vernes most famous novels, and the inspiration for many a movie (and even a 80s cartoon).

I've never seen or heard of a TV series until this one, which - in retrospect - actually surprised me quite a bit, as you think the story would (and does) lend itself perfectly to the episodic nature of the journey.

This adaptation stars David Tennant in the lead role, alongside strong support from Ibrahim Koma as the French valet Passepartout and Leonie Benesch as the gender flipped/reimagined journalist Abigail Fix (instead of Inspector Fix), while still keeping its late Victorian setting.

Yes, you know how it is going to end.

Still very enjoyable!

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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Life of Pi in Books

Jul 10, 2018

Life of Pi

Yann Martel | 2001 | Fiction & Poetry

7.2

(21 Ratings)

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The "Life of Pi" was a slow but semi interesting read. I went into this book knowing that it was about a boy stuck on a raft with a tiger. That was definitely the interesting part of the book. I found myself wanting this book to just end, or get to the "good" part.

The main take away from the book is that you need something to believe in when you face an "impossible" situation. I found Pi's struggle with religion insightful and his practicing of three religions a little different.

This was definitely not my typical read. I am one of those readers who likes fast reads. I want to finish a book in two days because I can't put it down, not because I want the book to end.

All in all, it was an okay book. It kept me semi entertained but it wasn't the "life changing" book that I was told about.