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Lena Dunham recommended The Crimson Petal and the White in Books (curated)

 
The Crimson Petal and the White
The Crimson Petal and the White
Michel Faber | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
(0 Ratings)
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"This is another book about a man in Victorian England trying to reform and own the heart of a sex worker. It’s a theme for the Victorian period and it’s a theme for me as a reader and this psychosexual drama held my attention on every page. Very ornate descriptions of the main sexy girl’s chapped and bleeding lips, which I like. It is very rich with period sex details (the way they applied spermicide is haunting), which is primo for me."

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Tonya (52 KP) rated 25 by Adele in Music

Dec 29, 2017  
25 by Adele
25 by Adele
2015 | Pop
10
8.7 (30 Ratings)
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Vocal quality
Beautiful music
Her best yet
While I've like many Adele songs in the past, I've never really liked enough of them on one albumn to buy it until now. This one doesn't have a bad one on it. Her music is beautiful and haunting and fun all at the same time. Best part for me though is that this is music that both the kids and I like so we can all enjoy listening together. Not all artists can cross generations like she can.
  
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Nightmare Dance in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
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The Nightmare Dance
David Gilbertson | 2014
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the cover of the book - the look on the little boy's face is haunting. What threat is he? What happened to him? Who is the man behind the machine gun and why? This book provides an explanation.

I don't think you could ever describe this book as enjoyable or a thrilling read because of the nature of its content, however it was well written and well researched although I am no expert.

Full review - http://haziegaze.blogspot.co.uk/
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated I Am Not Your Negro (2017) in Movies

Jul 26, 2017  
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
2017 | Documentary
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Lyrical look at America's racialised society
James Baldwin was truly an inspirational artist and author in American history. He puts forward very bluntly the issues that the country faces in terms of it's attitude towards black bodies as the body is political. It's rather depressing that after 50 years the US still has not addressed these issues. It's a haunting and poetic documentary. His line about how black people are 'castrated' throughout the country just in different ways is deeply honest and deeply disturbing.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Human Acts in Books

Sep 13, 2017  
Human Acts
Human Acts
Han Kang | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A sombre and beautifully written outlook on a South Korean massacre
Once again Han Kang has written a haunting piece of literature very different from her award-winning debut novel The Vegetarian.

The intricate meshing of narratives of several stories across generations explains the disturbing effects of the Gwangju uprising - South Korea's Tiananmen Square massacre. There are elements of spirits attempting to reach friends and family members after being killed by government forces. The language is melancholic and beautiful, and entire story is an absolute tragedy.