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Claire Danes recommended Deception in Books (curated)

 
Deception
Deception
Philip Roth | 1991 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Religion
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"What struck me about this novel, which is the story of an affair between two people, is the unusual way Roth tells the story — devoid of any description, stripped down to the dialogue alone. At times you aren't clear on who is speaking. His male characters are all so unsympathetic, brutal even, but vivid and charismatic and engaging. I don't necessarily like them, but I feel intimate with them. That's quite an achievement."

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Mulan  (2020)
Mulan (2020)
2020 | Action, Adventure, Family
Almost
Disneys big budget blockbuster had so much potential. The rich mythology and beautiful historical setting could have been used more fully to create something more engaging. And although its Disney, malificent showed how adding some darkness can create a better movie. Also the feminist angle could have been explored more deeply and with more potential for awkward comedy. This was still an entertaining family movie but could have been so much more
  
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    Preston

    1.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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    Hey y'all! I’m a 25-year-old, Jesus loving, video game playing, vlogger from the great state of...

Infinite (2021)
Infinite (2021)
2021 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
5
5.8 (8 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Interesting premise (2 more)
The acting is passable
Some engaging action
Feels like it would work better as a series (2 more)
Predictable
Chiwetel Elijafor is wasted
Fun, but loses out to The Old Guard
A fun "turn your brain off and enjoy" kind of a movie, so don't expect big things.

If you've seen and enjoyed Netflix's The Old Guard, you'll probably draw your own comparisons to it, but unfortunately, Infinite fails to match up.
  
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen, Donald Gray, Mary A. Favret | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.0 (94 Ratings)
Book Rating
Elizabeth Bennett is sassy, strong, and feminine. The dark and broody Darcy is perfection . (0 more)
The circumstances the Bennett women find themselves in are a true reflection of the misogyny of the period, unfortunately. (0 more)
Kick-ass Heroine
This is a book about assumptions, about misunderstandings and miscommunication. It is a critique of the period as well as a portrait of it. It contains some of the most engaging and unforgettable characters in literature. I highly recommend it.
  
funny and engaging throughout (3 more)
fun illustrations throughout!!
incredibly readable format with short chapters makes it a really flexible read
i’m sure joe would hate this review for no real reason & i love and respect that
if you’re a fan of his stand up comedy, not all of the content of this book will be new to you although these chapters are still a joy to re-experience!! (0 more)
(bonus tip: read it in his voice for the full effect)
  
Stranger Things  - Season 1
Stranger Things - Season 1
2016 | Horror, Sci-Fi
Acting all-round was great (0 more)
Plot is a little ridiculous (0 more)
A little silly but mystifyingly engaging
I wasn't sure what to expect with this series after it was described as a retro sci-fi. But actually it was a lot better than expected. It was all your childhood movies - The Goonies, Alien, Ghostbusters - rolled into one. The acting is fabulous and while the story plot is a bit ridiculous, it's rather a fun treat to watch.
  
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Thalia L (10 KP) rated Jane Eyre in Books

Aug 22, 2017  
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë, Stevie Davies | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.2 (58 Ratings)
Book Rating
Character development (1 more)
Strong female lead - particularly for the time and place.
Best book "evah"!
This is my favorite book of all time. I reread it every few years and take away something different every time. We recently discussed this at my book group and even though it is a classic that most read in school, everyone loved it. More importantly, though it fostered an engaging conversation as we applied the theme of the story to current day events.