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John Lithgow recommended A Bright Shining Lie in Books (curated)

 
A Bright Shining Lie
A Bright Shining Lie
Neil Sheehan | 1998 | Biography, History & Politics
(0 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"This is the most gripping book I’ve read about the Vietnam War, written by a New York Times journalist who, along with David Halberstam, was one of the best on-the-ground chroniclers of that chapter in our history. And because it focuses on one single, indelible character, it reads like a great novel."

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Mindhunter - Season 2
Mindhunter - Season 2
2019 | Crime, Drama
Everything (0 more)
Highly Addictive
Wow,season 2 of this show has been amazing.A gripping,intense show that will have you hooked from the first episode right through to the last.Top quality acting from the 2 main leads.This show can proudly take its place (in my opinion) with some of the greats like 24 and The Sopranos.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated Senseless in Books

Apr 2, 2020  
Senseless
Senseless
Ed James | 2020 | Crime
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gripping from the start
This Ed James book has a very different feel to his usual murder mysteries. From the first page the reader is trying to piece together scant clues about the links between apparently distinct kidnappings as tortured and bewildered victims turn up. The combined efforts of DS Corcoran and Dr Marie Palmer, a criminal psychologist, are needed in order to work out what may have driven someone to kidnap and torture people in different ways.
The pacing of the book is superb as the reader is barely given a moment to catch their breathe before the next twist to the story, or revelation. Some good characters and interesting back stories come together for a truly gripping page-turner.
  
Locke & Key: Slipcase Set
Locke & Key: Slipcase Set
Joe Hill | 2014 | Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror
9
8.7 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Beautiful artwork (4 more)
Gripping storyline
Great plot twists
The slipcase edition is a great collectors piece
Brilliantly laid out
Only 6 volumes in the series. (2 more)
The comics can be a little hard to get out of the skipcase
Excessive use can damage the slipcase if not careful
A gripping and scary series!
The slipcase edition contains all 6 paperback volumes in the main Locke and Key series.

It follows the tale of the Locke family who have moved to Keyhouse.

This series sees horror, grief, magic and good vs evil in a gipping storyline that keeps you on the edge of you seat all the way through.

I would 100% recommend this to both new and old graphic novel lovers looking for their next adventure to read.
  
Owlboy
Owlboy
2016 | Action/Adventure
The years-long wait paid off; D-Pad Studio has crafted a sublime, pitch-perfect adventure. Smart, gripping, joyful and expansive, Owlboy sets the bar sky-high for future 2D platformers.
  
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Bird (1700 KP) rated Refuge (2013) in Movies

Jun 12, 2017  
Refuge (2013)
Refuge (2013)
2013 | Horror, Thriller
5
5.6 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Gripping and the pace of the movie is about right (2 more)
The bleak and gritty post-apocalyptic atmosphere
Easily-digestible
At 80 minutes, and with an abrupt ending it feels like it could have delved further (3 more)
The 'invaders' acted completely unrealistically during the 'siege'
Character inconsistencies throughout
Way too linear and simplistic
Simplistic premise, reasonably well delivered
  
A Ghost Story (2017)
A Ghost Story (2017)
2017 | Drama
A Ghost Story is an excellent movie. It’s haunting, gripping and perhaps, even creepier than you can possibly imagine. The way the film is shot will keep you focused on it throughout.
Critic- Ulkar Alakbarova
Original Score: 5 out of 5

Read Review: https://moviemovesme.com/2017/01/31/sundance-2017-film-review-a-ghost-story-2017/
  
The Breakdown
The Breakdown
B.A. Paris | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.0 (16 Ratings)
Book Rating
All in all, this was a really entertaining read and a solid follow up to a massive success. it's a really gripping read and a powerful psychological thriller in the truest sense of the word.
Critic- Novel Gossip
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5

Read Review: https://novelgossip.com/2017/03/14/review-the-breakdown-by-ba-paris/
  
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
2017 | Action, Sci-Fi
New take on King Kong story (0 more)
a few of the actors (human characters) were a bit drab. (0 more)
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Enjoyed this gripping story of adventurists, soldiers and scientists visit to an uncharted island of mythical creatures. Keeps the watcher engaged in the story of human survival on an island that they should not be on.