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Bysa (2 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Sep 19, 2018
I think OCD characters are overdone these days. Whenever I encounter one, I literally cringe.
I was annoyed with the slow progression before I even made it half way through the book. It was rather confusing at times.
I expected a less than reliable narrator given the title, but the misdirection was not executed well and ultimately irritated me.
The plot twists used were not believable. I found myself thinking the storyline was convoluted. Fiction or not, the reader expects believability.
I give 3 stars because although I'm not a fan of the storyline or theme, the author still put out two hundred and forty some odd pages of error free type and tried. Kudos to them for that.
I was annoyed with the slow progression before I even made it half way through the book. It was rather confusing at times.
I expected a less than reliable narrator given the title, but the misdirection was not executed well and ultimately irritated me.
The plot twists used were not believable. I found myself thinking the storyline was convoluted. Fiction or not, the reader expects believability.
I give 3 stars because although I'm not a fan of the storyline or theme, the author still put out two hundred and forty some odd pages of error free type and tried. Kudos to them for that.
Caitlin Ann Cherniak (85 KP) rated The Frontman in Books
Oct 21, 2018
There are a few books for me that made me feel for the characters in it. However, Bahar's The Frontman is one of those books that made me feel despite having some 80's cliche events happening it. I guess it felt real because this is more of a memoir than it is fiction, but for a story based on a period of this author's life, I actually understand what he was going through. Yes, he made stupid decisions, but he knows they were stupid, and he tried his best to fix it, no matter how much they worked or didn't. I was rooting for this guy, despite his horny mindset. (I can't believe I said that).
I have always enjoyed Peter S. Beagle's short fiction books and these definitely are worth it. Even his attempt at the steampunk genre is pretty good. Some of these stories are a little on the dark side and slightly horror, however, you also get some action and adventure. It is a great way to visit some of his established worlds like The Last Unicorn and Inn Keeper's Song as well as find something new. Worlds that treat dragon's like guard dogs for drugs and the police that find them or a world that has humans communicating with aliens via a computer. It is a great travel from High Fantasy to futuristic Sci-Fi.
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) in Movies
Aug 15, 2019
Leonardo DiCaprio (3 more)
Brad Pitt
Margot Robbie
Al Pacino
Just finished watching brilliant movie great performance's from the cast overall as I already knew alot about the history of the Manson family and Sharon Tate murders that shook America in 69. Loved the music score. Both leoando DiCaprio and brad Pitt are excellent as the washed up actor and his stunt double who are the heart and soul of the movie. Margot Robbie plays Sharon Tate the actress who would become victim to the family. the film is good but not my favourite Tarantino film that's still pulp fiction but it's good film the only thing too long but that's okay.
Merci A Velez (18 KP) rated Nightblade (The World of Underrealm #1) in Books
Jan 17, 2019
Crazy Twists (1 more)
Author isnt afraid to delve into the tough to talk about issues
Amazing read!
Wow.just..wow..i pride myself on being a romance category fanatic.i usually dont delve into the world of fantasy fiction but now im obsessed...i can honestly say this is one of the best ive ever read..The female heroines growth throughout the novel is shown in such great detail..the twists and turns of the story are very well placed..the fantasy aspect brings the imagination to life..highly recommend this epic tale of adventure,fantasy and finding oneself in the face of danger.
Imogen SB (4507 KP) created a post in Smashbomb Council
Dec 9, 2019
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