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Simon Webb (26 KP) rated Guns Akimbo (2019) in Movies
Mar 2, 2020
A little different
Something a little different, acting from the main bad guy leaves a lot to be desired. Main female character is a crack shot until she goes up against Radcliffe then cant seem to hit a thing, ironically when they team up she's a crack shot again and for a few magical moments so is Radcliffe. Shoddy storyline with enjoyable moments. I'd still give it a watch just to say you've seen it.
ClareR (5577 KP) rated Goodbye, Vitamin in Books
Nov 15, 2017
A stark, realistic look at Alzheimer's
Written as a journal: a year in the life of the main female character. She returns home for a year to help her mother look after her father who has Alzheimer's. He is quite far advanced, but at the beginning he is lucid. As the book progresses, so does his Alzheimer's. It's not just about a child caring for their parent: the main character has split up with her boyfriend and she feels as though she has made a mess of her life. This is her chance to set her life to rights.
This doesn't sugar coat any of the story, and I enjoyed it.
This doesn't sugar coat any of the story, and I enjoyed it.
Kasey Davis (30 KP) rated Throne of Glass in Books
May 15, 2018
Top Ten series to read!!!! It made my list and then some. This book was awesome. I just can't tell you how much I fell in love with it. The story line seemed predictable at first, and let me tell you it wasn't predictable at all. I love the characters. I love that main character it a strong female. I just love everything about this book.
Kym Penny (24 KP) rated Degradation in Books
Jul 23, 2017
Atypical characters (3 more)
Secondary characters were as interesting as the primary characters
Good humor
Empowered lead female
An easy read but a bit of an emotional rollercoaster.
Even though this story contains the overused character Mr. Billionaire Alpha Male, he manages to have a more unique personality. This coupled with a strong, charismatic female lead makes for a great multidimensional relationship. Their unique dynamic made for an interesting story and ,inevitably, an emotional rollercoaster. Although I was irritated and frustrated at some of the idiotic decisions the characters made, they were all very realistic stupid decisions that anyone would and does make. I don't think the main character, Tate, was intended to be a role model but I think she might just be my spirit animal. Let your freak flag fly you fictional character you.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Kill Me Again in Books
Jul 28, 2017
Hated the protagonist, but relatively good plot
Right up to the last five minutes I hated the main female character to the point of wanting to stop listening as it seemed she was weak enough to become an accomplice to hideous crimes. However, it was salvaged to a certain degree with the ultimate act.
The character of Frank was completely predictable, and I had assumed he was such relatively early in the story. The other killer/s seemed slightly waffley in the story - but it makes sense why they had little importance or explanation until the end. I found the idea that the police never checked anyone's computers for information not believable at all. Overall, while I thought the plot was dramatic, I spent too much time feeling irritated by idiotic nature of the female character.
The character of Frank was completely predictable, and I had assumed he was such relatively early in the story. The other killer/s seemed slightly waffley in the story - but it makes sense why they had little importance or explanation until the end. I found the idea that the police never checked anyone's computers for information not believable at all. Overall, while I thought the plot was dramatic, I spent too much time feeling irritated by idiotic nature of the female character.
jmercado (1 KP) rated A Shade of Vampire (A Shade of Vampire, #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This book ....was interesting. Im not really sure how i feel about it at the moment. I feel like the relationship development was really flat and I couldn't really connect to the characters . The main female character frustrated me to no end and i want a huge fan of the Insta-Love but i liked what the author was trying to portray. I may give the 2nd one a go but not to sure yet.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Blue Sword (Damar, #1) in Books
Sep 19, 2019
A fast read. Set in the desert there are illusions to Colonization, the main Character Harry, she prefers her nickname to her actual name, is from a place called Home (yes original I know) which resembles if not England than America. She goes to Damar (MiddleEast/ North Africa) to be with her brother after their father dies. and although they never say her age I'd place her closer to 15 than 20. Harry is that awkward wild child that grows into her own. She is a strong female character that is humble and while out of her depth still tries to maintain a type of dignity.
Charlotte (184 KP) rated Twentymile in Books
Dec 24, 2021
Slow burning gold!
A slow burn thriller that had me turn pages without realising it. Plush with details that help build an intriguing story, Twentymile immerses you into cultures and struggles that you wouldn't usual think about.
Special Agent Tsula Walker is sharp, intelligent and definitely not a fool! She sees things that others miss and can hold her own......I do love a strong female character that happens to be our main one too.
Perfect for a first or fifty-first foray into thrillers, you won't be disappointed.
A slow burn thriller that had me turn pages without realising it. Plush with details that help build an intriguing story, Twentymile immerses you into cultures and struggles that you wouldn't usual think about.
Special Agent Tsula Walker is sharp, intelligent and definitely not a fool! She sees things that others miss and can hold her own......I do love a strong female character that happens to be our main one too.
Perfect for a first or fifty-first foray into thrillers, you won't be disappointed.
Kaz (232 KP) rated Dirty Dancing (1987) in Movies
May 24, 2019 (Updated May 24, 2019)
A Classic Movie
This is one of my all time favourite films. I've probably watched this film 50+ times (not an exaggeration) and I would happily watch it today.
What I love about this films is not only has this got fantastic choreography and music, but a steamy love story too. I like how even though Patrick Swayze's character is a sexy cool bad boy, but there is also a sensitivity to him as well,
I also like that the main female character is pretty, but also has brains too.
I will never tire of this film and if you haven't watched this yet (where have you been?!), I'd definitely recommend it.
What I love about this films is not only has this got fantastic choreography and music, but a steamy love story too. I like how even though Patrick Swayze's character is a sexy cool bad boy, but there is also a sensitivity to him as well,
I also like that the main female character is pretty, but also has brains too.
I will never tire of this film and if you haven't watched this yet (where have you been?!), I'd definitely recommend it.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated A Beautiful Corpse (Harper McClain #2) in Books
Dec 14, 2019
An enjoyable and addictive read
This is book two in the series but I haven't read the first and, to be honest, I don't think it mattered that much however, there is likely to be additional background to the main characters which I have missed out on and which will likely add to this story but I feel this can easily be read as a standalone.
Harper is a great lead female character; strong, courageous and feisty but with a vulnerability that makes her more convincing but all the characters are well developed and believable ... even the cat, Zuzu!
The main story line of the murder and subsequent investigation is great but the side-stories are equally as good and with the writing flowing with ease, this makes this an enjoyable and addictive read that I devoured in just over a day.
Definitely recommended reading for you readers out there who love a strong, female character, a great mystery, engaging investigation and some scenes of peril.
I am very much looking forward to the next instalment and hope that Ms Daugherty is locked away somewhere feverishly writing!
Thank you to HarperCollins UK, Harperfiction via NetGalley for my copy in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.
Harper is a great lead female character; strong, courageous and feisty but with a vulnerability that makes her more convincing but all the characters are well developed and believable ... even the cat, Zuzu!
The main story line of the murder and subsequent investigation is great but the side-stories are equally as good and with the writing flowing with ease, this makes this an enjoyable and addictive read that I devoured in just over a day.
Definitely recommended reading for you readers out there who love a strong, female character, a great mystery, engaging investigation and some scenes of peril.
I am very much looking forward to the next instalment and hope that Ms Daugherty is locked away somewhere feverishly writing!
Thank you to HarperCollins UK, Harperfiction via NetGalley for my copy in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.