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Guillermo Del Toro recommended The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) in Movies (curated)
Guillermo Del Toro recommended The Night of the Hunter (1955) in Movies (curated)
J. L. Stowers (136 KP) rated Signetorium: The Depths in Books
Apr 26, 2018
Imaginative new fantasy series
I think this author is really on to something. This book was an exciting coming of age story set in a magical world. When the youth fails to live up to their potential they're thrust into a dangerous environment meant to activate their powers. In the darkness they'll need to work together to fight innumerable enemies in hopes of escape.
I'm really looking forward to reading the next installment.
I'm really looking forward to reading the next installment.
Ezra Koenig recommended Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) in Movies (curated)
Ashley Wold (5 KP) rated the PlayStation 4 version of Layers of Fear in Video Games
Jan 31, 2018
Creepy atmosphere (2 more)
Interesting plot
Visually appealing in a weird way
Jump scares can feel excessive (1 more)
Puzzles aren't super challenging
I really enjoyed this game, though it wasn't especially challenging. The atmosphere is super creepy, however I scare easily so other people might not find it spooky enough.
I loved how things n the environment would change randomly, which unnerved me even more. I thought the storyline was really intriguing, and enjoyed piecing it together bit by bit. The game had PT vibes.
I loved how things n the environment would change randomly, which unnerved me even more. I thought the storyline was really intriguing, and enjoyed piecing it together bit by bit. The game had PT vibes.
Olivier Assayas recommended Nashville (1975) in Movies (curated)
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Paper Dolls (Dolls, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
wow, what a fab read, I was totally hooked from the first page and couldn't put it down till id finished it. this is the first book by this author that I've read and I defiantly weren't disappointed. the story is fantastic, with twists and turns which will keep you guessing. the author has a fantastic way of writing, that she is able to not only capture the characters feelings but the environment making everything so real
highly recommended
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ClareR (5577 KP) rated The Mars Room: A Novel in Books
Jul 30, 2018
A stunning debut.
Romy Hall has been given 2 consecutive life sentences for the murder of her stalker. This novel follows her arrival at prison, and reveals the story of her life in the lead up and at the start of her incarceration. We also meet some of the women who she lives with during this time.
I can see why this book has been nominated for The Man Booker Prize 2018 - it clearly shows how a childhood of poverty and benign neglect can lead to drug addiction and crime. It also shows the awful conditions of the prison that Romy is kept in and the hatred of the guards towards their charges. This isn't an environment of rehabilitation, it's an environment of harsh punishment. Which probably explains the high rates of reoffending.
It's a frustrating book to read, because I think the reader really does start to care about the people that they read about (at least I did), even though the writing doesn't actually invite us to feel for the characters. In fact it's all written in quite a detached way. They are more than just the crime they committed, and this book shows that.
I can see why this book has been nominated for The Man Booker Prize 2018 - it clearly shows how a childhood of poverty and benign neglect can lead to drug addiction and crime. It also shows the awful conditions of the prison that Romy is kept in and the hatred of the guards towards their charges. This isn't an environment of rehabilitation, it's an environment of harsh punishment. Which probably explains the high rates of reoffending.
It's a frustrating book to read, because I think the reader really does start to care about the people that they read about (at least I did), even though the writing doesn't actually invite us to feel for the characters. In fact it's all written in quite a detached way. They are more than just the crime they committed, and this book shows that.
Movie junkie (1 KP) rated Spintires: Mudrunner in Video Games
Dec 11, 2017
One of the best simulators on console
I love this mud runners it's a good game finally a decent simulator on console. It's not 100% perfect but what game is these days. it has many pros then cons. My only personal opinion what could of made this better is camera angles and better detail in the mirrors. Otherwise this would be the best simulator ever made. I'm gonna hook up my steering wheel and enjoy this great game. Good job on this