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Stephen (210 KP) rated The House in Books

Mar 13, 2019  
The House
The House
Simon Lelic | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not quite the story I was expecting - the book actually feels like bits of different stories have been randomly pieces together, often meaning things get a bit confusing.

As the story flows along, I also found myself liking the two main characters less and less, to the point of indifference, which makes the twist ending fall a bit flat.

There are some gripping moments along the way and the book is easy to read, but I can’t help feeling a little disappointed overall.
  
Bones Don't Lie (Morgan Dane, #3)
Bones Don't Lie (Morgan Dane, #3)
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the third book in this series by this author. This is an exciting fast paced book read. This book has amazing characters. This story will keep you guessing right up to the last page. This author always brings you a gripping read with these books. You are always guaranteed an amazing story mixed with amazing characters. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
  
My Mad Fat Diary - Season 3
My Mad Fat Diary - Season 3
2016 | Comedy, Drama
Relatable. Realistic. (0 more)
You're beautiful.
I watched this when it was first aired and I thought it was fantastic. It battles real life problems and something any girl/woman can relate to.
It makes you laugh, cry, hate, love and just about everything else. All the characters have been casted Brilliantly but I will say that Rae is acted absolutely perfectly, Sharon Rooney is such a terrific actress and she makes the show a must watch.
It's gripping, heartbreaking, soul warming and definitely recommended.
  
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Alexandria (2 KP) rated Tower Of Dawn in Books

Jan 24, 2018  
Tower Of Dawn
Tower Of Dawn
Sarah J. Maas | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.1 (23 Ratings)
Book Rating
I thought this book would ruin the Throne of Glass series as Chaol was one of my least favourite characters up to that point but it astounded me in being really gripping, following both chaols problems as well as Nesryn and new character Yrene Towers who are both far more interesting characters than Chaol in my opinion. As always Sarah J Maas writes beautifully with plots you could never hope to see coming. Can't wait for the next installment in the series.
  
The Gathering
The Gathering
Anne Enright | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found the set-up of the book to be perfect (the writing, the plot, the characters, etc.) (0 more)
A blatantly honest, gripping story about family.
"It blew me away. I found myself constantly highlighting quotes from it, stopping to think about how incredibly relatable it is. It is a book not only about death and grieving, but the ghosts that follow you throughout your life. Anne Enright speaks your innermost unspoken thoughts, and she does so unapologetically." -my bookstagram account, rorythereader.
  
OB
One Breath Away
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wow, wow, wow! This book was very gripping! I loved the way the main characters had their own points of view as chapters. The whole plot was amazing. I can not think of one bad thing to say about this book. I'm definitely going to give Heather Gudenkauf's other books a read now as I believe she is a brilliant writer. This book is so emotional, and I would've never guessed the gunman's identity at the end. What a shocker!
  
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Paige (0 KP) rated The Hate u Give in Books

Jun 22, 2018  
The Hate u Give
The Hate u Give
Angie Thomas | 2017 | Children
10
8.4 (54 Ratings)
Book Rating
Everything! (0 more)
Should be required reading
I have never read such a gripping, fascinating and heartwarming story that also taught me as much as this book did. Whilst I have always supported the Black Lives Matter movement, I have never understood it in the way that I do after reading this book. I have so much love for all of the characters. It had me crying in public for a lot of it! I recommend this book to anyone who’ll listen to me!
  
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KarenRC (6 KP) rated In the Blood in Books

Jul 23, 2018  
In the Blood
In the Blood
Ruth Mancini | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book is a gripping courtroom drama about a hard-working single Mum and solicitor who is trying to juggle a demanding job and a disabled child when she gets a case that she can't let go of.
This story is so perfectly paced and engaging that, before I even realised it, I was halfway though. The absolute definition of a page turner, especially in the last few chapters and I can't wait to read some more of Ruths work.
  
SO
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I picked this book up for something like £2 in The Works (kinda like Bargain Books), and now I know why.

Set during the Wars of Marlborough, I was hoping for an exciting and interesting story during which I might learn something new. Unfortunately, the novel was pretty bland: both in plot and execution. The prose was never really that gripping; none of the characters were that interesting and elements of the plot were just, well, silly.

In short: meh.
  
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Lucy (8 KP) rated Ready Player One in Books

Jan 22, 2019  
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (161 Ratings)
Book Rating
I loved this book I read it before the film came out so the film was pretty disappointing to me as it was so different to the book. The story is gripping right from the start and there is a great amount of backstory so the setting is easy to picture for the reader as well as gives them a greater understanding of what the characters are going through. It is very unique, the characters are well developed and I enjoyed every page.