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Fatherland
Fatherland
Robert Harris | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found the book both gripping and chilling.
The plot draws you in and you see through the eyes of the main charecter, Xavier March, how a corrupt society has grown and encompassed everything and everyone. You can feel the suffocating effect that the state has produced among it's citizens with the underlying fear leading to complience and all too frighteningly you can imagine how easily this can occur.
The end is disturbing, brutal and produces the perfect finalle.
  
The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between
The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between
Hisham Matar | 2016 | Biography, History & Politics
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Deeply moving, the horrors of separation
A well deserved Pulitzer Prize for Hisham Matar, who writes bravely about the terrible experiences his family faced under the Gaddafi regime and not knowing the fate of his diplomat father. It is gripping and terrifying to read how easy it was for the authorities to arrest and kill Libyans at will even on foreign soil and the complicity of western countries that allowed it to happen. Truly a harrowing and stirring read.
  
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Stephen (210 KP) rated The House That Jack Built (2018) in Movies

Feb 28, 2019 (Updated Mar 2, 2019)  
The House That Jack Built (2018)
The House That Jack Built (2018)
2018 | Horror, Thriller
Excellent all round
I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading reports that over 100 people walked out of the cinema at the movie’s premiere screening... The film is not for the squeamish but I felt the gruesome nature of the film was perfectly balanced by a gripping storyline, and excellent performances, especially from Matt Dillon. I was totally engaged all through the movie, and felt it was a perfect example of how a movie should be made.
  
End Game: A Dirty Money Novel
End Game: A Dirty Money Novel
Lisa Renee Jones | 2018 | Romance
10
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
fantastic read
OMG what a fantastic book, I love this series, each book was as gripping as the last. Very sad to see this series end but it ended in a fantastic way. This book is full of suspense and intrigue as well as continuing the amazing love story of the characters. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author in the future.


I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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The Past Tense (Diagnosis Murder, #5)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The body of a woman washes up on the beach, but inside are pictures from Mark's first case. As he thinks back to what happened then, will it give him a clue about the current murder? This is an emotionally gripping book that really explores Mark's character in the new way. Highly recommended for fans of the series.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-diagnosis-murder-past-tense.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Tanya (10 KP) rated Salem's Lot in Books

Nov 30, 2018  
Salem&#039;s Lot
Salem's Lot
Stephen King | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
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8.1 (50 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of the first books by King I read, as a relative newbie to the genre of horror I was not left disappointed. The gripping plot has stuck with me and it remains a personal favourite. In a traditional for King manner things are never as they seem, the reader is left guessing. Without spoiling the plot, I would definitely recommend it as a lovely bit of literature to keep one busy on a cold day.
  
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Little Ray Of Sunshine (41 KP) rated Gone Girl in Books

Jan 11, 2019 (Updated Feb 10, 2019)  
Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.7 (142 Ratings)
Book Rating
Book Review | Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
I felt this book was different to what i read i am use to reading romance novels but i love to see what is out there. So this was popular so i jumped on the bandwagon and i felt this book was gripping and had twist and turns. I feel this book was better then the film by far and will love to read more of the author's books.
  
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Marie J Cullen (15 KP) created a post

Apr 17, 2020 (Updated Apr 17, 2020)  
Currently reading ’The Vampire Diaries' books, I've been a fan of the program for years and I thought I'd give the books ago, I'm on book 2 right now, and in comparison the books are way different to the show. You can picture the brothers as they're pretty much the same. Never the less the books are very gripping and being a stefan fan I feel the need to keep reading, only 11 more books left to go. X