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Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge in Books

Nov 27, 2021  
The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge
The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge
Mitzi Szereto | 2021 | Crime
9
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
An eclectic mix of crimes

Basically what it says on the cover. A mix of different crimes that have been committed over the years some I haven't even heard of. In some parts it seemed like it was a rush to get to the end of the information and in others although it was in someway related to what was written it just slightly seemed to go off track which to me made it a bit awkward for smooth reading.

A very factual book and a lot of research has been done for the information. 4/5
  
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Based on a True Story in Books

Jul 27, 2017  
Based on a True Story
Based on a True Story
Delphine de Vigan | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A clever psychological thriller
How many books do you trust to be actually based on reality and are non fiction books completely factual? These are some of the questions that arise in this descriptive, slick psychological thriller. It follows the journey of a novelist with writer's block who seems to have been befriended by a woman who takes a lot of interest in her. The woman is enigmatic and secretive and who knows how much of her is real. It is written in the perspective of the writer and so it shows in detail how her mind unravels and is manipulated.

It leaves you pondering whether the protagonist actually imagined the entire thing?
  
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Raelucie (4 KP) rated Coraline in Books

Jan 25, 2019  
Coraline
Coraline
Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell | 2013 | Children
6
8.4 (41 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have loved the movie since it came out. I have raved about it's stunning visuals and unique story. So I finally dedicated time to read the book. I felt I was finally able to read the story without comparing the two.
I immediately loved her sass from the beginning. However, I felt there were several times throughout the story where Coraline's emotions were lost. I have read Neil Gaiman before, and it is typical that emotions are stark and factual, and not easy for the reader to find empathy.
If it had not been for the existing love of Coraline and her story, I think I would have really struggled to finish this.