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    Typhoon

    Joseph Conrad

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    'She's done for...' The crew aboard a ramshackle steamer faces a treacherous storm in this gripping...

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Katherine Center recommended The Nightingale in Books (curated)

 
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8.9 (61 Ratings)
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"For when you need to see courage in action This is historical fiction about the occupation of France during World War II, and it’s hardly light reading. But it sure is gripping. It will transport you to another time and place so completely, you’ll feel like you lived it. And even though it’s maybe the last book I’d normally think of as vacation reading, it's a page-turning read about courage in action. Something we could all use right about now."

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Demon Club (Ben Hope #22)
Demon Club (Ben Hope #22)
Scott Mariani | 2020 | Mystery
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
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Darkly gripping and page turning
I do like the Ben Hope books especially the more ancient history ones but this one is good and a page turner as the excitement levels are kept up and so you want to see if they can finish their mission and save the girl or not. However, my only issue is the ending is built up against the bad guy and the conclusion kinda falls a little flat
  
How to Save an Undead Life (The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy)
How to Save an Undead Life (The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy)
Hailey Edwards | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
2
6.0 (2 Ratings)
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DNF @ 62%

I struggled with this from early on, it didn't drag me in and tempt me with a good romance or gripping storyline. In fact, up to this point in the story nothing much has happened.

She'd just found out she'd gone from having nothing to pretty much having everything...and I didn't care one bit. That was my cue to give up.

I think with all the good rating I expected it to be better but nah, not for me.
  
The Keepers - Season 1
The Keepers - Season 1
2017 | Crime, Documentary
Watched all episodes in one go - it was that mindblowing
I wondered what all the hype was about until I started watching this gripping true crime documentary series on Netflix. After the first episode, where it seems like a slightly average episode about the death of a nun, I did think what the deal was, until the second episode and literally shouted at the TV screen. The claims are explosive and jaw dropping. If you loved Making A Murderer, then this is definitely worth a watch.
  
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Mo (66 KP) rated Aquaman (2018) in Movies

Feb 18, 2019  
Aquaman (2018)
Aquaman (2018)
2018 | Action, Sci-Fi
Superhero lore (1 more)
Fun Character
Lack any feeling of progression (1 more)
quite predictable
A good super hero movie, but not too gripping
I love DC, which unfortunately makes this movie a difficult one to watch. It was a nice movie, but did not give the character any real justice. The story is not well formed, and sort of seem like it was just thrown together. Overall it is a fun movie to watch, but probably best to have it as a movie in the background to enjoy it.
  
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Love's Second Chance Series Box Set One
Bree Wolf | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This collection has 4 wonderful full-length novels. Each one has a character that has appeared before and all these can be read as a standalone also. The author is truly gifted and she describes love in a beautiful clean way. Her stories are all intriguing and gripping. The characters are well developed and have appeared previously which is lovely to see and follow.
I highly recommend these to be read.
I received the box set from the novelist herself but this is my honest opinion.
  
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Riot (Scarred Souls, #4)
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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I really enjoyed this series of books, each one has had me reading late into the night. This story is gripping,gritty and emotional,you just wont be able to put it down. Fantastic characters. This author is fantastic at writing dark romances. I just couldn't put this book down till I'd finished it then I was left wanting more. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.