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Steal the Stars
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The first audio drama from Tor Labs and Gideon Media, Steal the Stars is a gripping noir science...
Brighton Rock
J.M. Coetzee and Graham Greene
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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY J.M. COETZEE A gang war is raging through the dark underworld of Brighton....
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Sophie (1688 KP) rated The Umbrella Academy - Season 2 in TV
Aug 13, 2020
Enjoyable watch
Contains spoilers, click to show
Just like the first season, season 2 is full of random jokes, questionable choices and mayhem that seems to follow these siblings. After traveling back in time to escape the apocalypse the siblings are spat out in the 1960s, each finds thier own way to adapt and makes a life, until in typical style they discover the end of the world followed them back too.
The season doesn't shy away from some of the bigger topics of the 60s and today, including racism and homophobia. They are well portrayed and addressed and fit in well with the overall storyline.
However, I did not find this season as gripping as the first, but I can't put my finger on why that is.
The season doesn't shy away from some of the bigger topics of the 60s and today, including racism and homophobia. They are well portrayed and addressed and fit in well with the overall storyline.
However, I did not find this season as gripping as the first, but I can't put my finger on why that is.
XenaPrincess (148 KP) rated Peaky Blinders - Season 1 in TV
May 23, 2017
Brutal, thrilling, gripping drama based on the 'Peaky Blinders' who were a gang, using razor blades sewn into the peaks of their caps, specifically to slash any body who crossed them. (2 more)
Great attention to detail, brilliant sets and the quality of the acting is of the highest standard.
The direction of this series, has been done to create a totally compelling series.
British gangster drama set in the early 20th century.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated Set Sail for Murder (Henrie O, #7) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Henrie O agrees to go on a cruise to help an old friend convince his wife she is in danger from one of her step kids. But who might it be? The drama in this book was so gripping I had a hard time putting it down.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-set-sail-for-murder-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-set-sail-for-murder-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated The Haunting of James Hastings in Books
Jun 7, 2018
I don't know why everyone is saying how bad this book is! I absolutely loved it! I thought the plot was quite gripping & I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. I was really sad when it ended. I was hooked from page 1. Please don't let the bad reviews put you off. This book is really good, one of my faves. The plot is interesting as are the characters!
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Lost Man in Books
Nov 12, 2019
Lost Man
As with all Harper's books the biggest character is the landscape and here it is the Australian outback. This is the third of her books that I've read and her best. One family in the middle of nowhere with dark secrets which l develop and unfold centred around one dead man. Excellent and gripping read. Recommended
Paul Tyrrell (139 KP) rated The Invisible Man (2020) in Movies
Apr 18, 2020
As good as the original
I had reservations when going to watch this as Blumhouses output has been patchy so far; also I love the black and white Claude Raines version as well.
No worries needed. The story is gripping m, brilliantly told from another angle and all those lingering camera shots of nothing (!?!) are so well done. Finally Elizabeth Moss was outstanding.
Nuff said, go watch
No worries needed. The story is gripping m, brilliantly told from another angle and all those lingering camera shots of nothing (!?!) are so well done. Finally Elizabeth Moss was outstanding.
Nuff said, go watch
Danny Bez (118 KP) rated Shazam! (2019) in Movies
Jul 12, 2019
Better than I thought it would be.
Contains spoilers, click to show
I came across this as just a mean to watch any film one night. Shockingly I enjoy it and liked how at the end his family shared certain attributes of his powers which then lead me to research it more and got to say am looking forward to the next one. Action scenes were gripping and story line was quite good too