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Great plot (2 more)
split narrative to give it some spice
LGBQTIA+ representation
Love, heartbreak and a meth addiction.
Contains spoilers, click to show
Similar to his earlier book 'The Rest of Us Just Live Here', Patrick Ness switches betweens a main narrative and a parallel narrative within the same world, with an unexpected cross between the two at the end. I brought this book and finished it the day after, an easy read but one full of very real characters battling with homophobia and the inevitability of growing up and change. With this book I only hope more diverse LGBTQIA+ representation occurs throughout literature.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Time Zero in Books
Jan 12, 2018
In Time Zero Carolyn Cohagan describe a world run by fanatics. The point of view is from a young girl growing up in this time and being forced into a marriage against her will. Some seem to compare the descriptions to more radical Islam nations now but I do not see the difference between how some men deem women as property now in the U.S. Depending on your perspective when you read this book it will appear different. I read this book during the presidential elections and saw it as poignent and scary. I do not think the autor is too far from the truth as to what could happen.
Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated Scrappy Little Nobody in Books
May 10, 2018
I was first introduced to Anna Kendrick from the movie Pitch Perfect. She was a cute little nobody who made a place for herself in the acapella world. Although my favorite movie of her is The Accountant with Ben Affleck. I really enjoyed this book which I think was made even better with her reading it. It chronicles her life from growing up in Maine to getting jobs in low budget movies, and theater productions. I didn't know she had done so much before Pitch Perfect. The book was funny and she made you feel like you were sitting down to talk to your best friend.
Sue Beynon (7 KP) rated Mary Poppins Returns (2018) in Movies
May 12, 2019
Mary Poppins Returns (with a bang!)
Went with my husband and (nearly 20 year old) daughter, the main draw for her was Lin-Manuel Miranda (she is a big "Hamilton" fan), but the original with Julie Andrews was also a favourite growing up. What can I say? It was lively, engaging, amusing and had clever graphics and spectacular musical numbers in the spirit of the original film. Would definitely watch this again, Emily Blunt was really good. And it had Julie Walters. And Meryl Streep!! What more can you ask for?
Ross (3284 KP) rated Go For Broke in Tabletop Games
Apr 4, 2018
The antithesis of monopoly
This game really is the opposite of monopoly - you start with £1m and have to go round the board trying to lose money as fast as you can, like Brewster's Millions the board game. Exciting trips to the casino and horse racing and spending on the stock exchange give you extra chances to blow your dough. I loved this game growing up, and have bought a second hand version to play with my kids, who also love it. Truly an enjoyable family game trying to get rid of as much money as you can (which my kids are great at IRL!).
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Ted (2012) in Movies
Jun 21, 2019
Thunder buddies
When John (Wahlberg) was a little boy, he wish that Ted (MacFarlane), his best friend and teddy bear could talk, which came true.
Thirty years later, F-bomb dropping Ted is still John's best friend, much to the dislike of Lori (Kunis), John's girlfriend.
Though Lori's displeasure is fuelled by the pair's constant consumption of beer and weed, she's not the one who's most disappointed with John; it may take the intervention of a teddy bear to make the boy become a man.
Hilarious story, although the plot is a little weak - this movie does not disappoint, an oddly grounded take on growing up.
Thirty years later, F-bomb dropping Ted is still John's best friend, much to the dislike of Lori (Kunis), John's girlfriend.
Though Lori's displeasure is fuelled by the pair's constant consumption of beer and weed, she's not the one who's most disappointed with John; it may take the intervention of a teddy bear to make the boy become a man.
Hilarious story, although the plot is a little weak - this movie does not disappoint, an oddly grounded take on growing up.
MissCagey (2652 KP) rated The 15:17 To Paris (2018) in Movies
Jan 22, 2019
This film started by showing the boys growing up, their mischief in school, their personalities forming and the relationships with their families. Not having heard of the incident or the people involved, because of their naughtiness at school I did wonder whether one of the main characters was going to turn out to be the terrorist at first!
I thought it was great that the heroes played themselves in this film. It gave it more realism- they were the ones who were there after all! How hard it must have been for them to relive what happened, especially Spencer Stone who was the out and out hero.
I was engrossed throughout.
I thought it was great that the heroes played themselves in this film. It gave it more realism- they were the ones who were there after all! How hard it must have been for them to relive what happened, especially Spencer Stone who was the out and out hero.
I was engrossed throughout.
Tammykayla (20 KP) rated Christopher Robin (2018) in Movies
Jan 26, 2019
Re-entering the 100 acre woods
Many of us remember growing up watching our favourite characters from the 100 acre wood; Winnie the pooh, Eyore, Tigger, Piglet...
This new film allows us to reimerse ourselves once again in this world.
We follow Christopher Robin, older now, having lost his childish imagination and sense of adventure. We see him with his own family, who he doesn't have time for and in a job he has poured his attention into yet received nothing in return.
Christopher Robin finds an old friend who helps him remember what is really important and how to overcome the Woozles in your life.
This new film allows us to reimerse ourselves once again in this world.
We follow Christopher Robin, older now, having lost his childish imagination and sense of adventure. We see him with his own family, who he doesn't have time for and in a job he has poured his attention into yet received nothing in return.
Christopher Robin finds an old friend who helps him remember what is really important and how to overcome the Woozles in your life.
Cat Danger Allan (29 KP) rated Northern Lights in Books
Jan 27, 2020
Classic Childs tale
Contains spoilers, click to show
Lyra is a orphan growing up with a group of boring scholars. She has an incredible imagination and would drop anything to do in an adventure with her best pal Roger.
However Roger is kidnapped and taken north by the gobblers. Lyra, being the strong independent young woman she is, is determined to get him back.
This classic story has everything to get your imagination going. There are kidnappings, witches, daemons, armoured bears, hot air balloon trips and a machine that can tell the truth.
Totally worth a read
However Roger is kidnapped and taken north by the gobblers. Lyra, being the strong independent young woman she is, is determined to get him back.
This classic story has everything to get your imagination going. There are kidnappings, witches, daemons, armoured bears, hot air balloon trips and a machine that can tell the truth.
Totally worth a read
The Auto Biography
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British motoring, from golden age to gridlock. A history of Britain from the driving seat. The Auto...