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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Cockroaches (Harry Hole #2) in Books

Jul 16, 2020  
Cockroaches (Harry Hole #2)
Cockroaches (Harry Hole #2)
Jo Nesbo | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not bad
I'd be intrigued to know Jo Nesbo's rationale behind this book, as it's a bit of an unusual choice. The first Harry Hole book featured Harry going to Australia, and this second book has him in Thailand... it's a little unrealistic thats for sure and just seems a little too similar to the earlier book.

This definitely isn't one of the best Harry Hole books, but neither is it the absolute worst. It was enjoyable enough to read although I felt like Harry as a character doesn't have as much depth and intrigue as he does in later books. Whilst all characters have to develop across a series, he seems a bit like an empty shell here. The plot too is rather weak. None of the secondary characters seem that well developed either and the story seems to jump quickly from plot points with a rather confusing and ridiculous finale, even for a Hole story.

Overall it was readable, but definitely not particularly memorable.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Elevator (2012) in Movies

Jul 18, 2020  
Elevator (2012)
Elevator (2012)
2012 | Mystery
4
5.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Cliched and dull
For some reason this film appealed to me while I was scrolling through Amazon Prime, but to be frank I wish i hadn't bothered.

The premise sounded interested. Kind of like a full film version of the opening scene from Speed (which was surprisingly tense). However this is nothing of the sort. There's no suspense or intrigue or real tension, despite the confined space. It's full of entirely cliched and unlikeable characters, all with rather predictable stories. I picked the bomber on this literally within the first few minutes, and it didn't get much better from them. The plot is just stupid and it makes no sense that these people are stuck in a lift for such a long time without any help. And the ending is just laughable.

There's nothing particularly likeable about this film at all, it's your typical second rate straight to dvd type movie. I've only marked it as high as I have due to have laughably bad it was.
  
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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Forsaken Island (The Dancing Realms #2) in Books

Feb 24, 2021  
Forsaken Island (The Dancing Realms #2)
Forsaken Island (The Dancing Realms #2)
Sharon Hinck | 2020
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
How do you even write a review for a book that you find so amazing you can barely put it into words... That is the real question.

     After hearing so many good things about Hidden Current I knew I had to read Forsaken Island, and I am so glad I did. Sharon Hinck’s style is like that of C. S. Lewis, and J.R. Tolkien. She has such a unique and compelling storyline with an allegorical style that I. ABSOLUTELY. LOVED. It was beautiful to read and filled with some great truths about life, God, and finding our purpose in life. With mystery, intrigue, and a light sweet romance woven into every page.

     Carya and Brantley are some of the sweetest characters I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Carya is strong, passionate, and eager to learn what the Maker has for her to do. Brentley is also strong, caring, and an adventurous planner
  
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Jim Jarmusch recommended Atomic Blonde (2017) in Movies (curated)

 
Atomic Blonde (2017)
Atomic Blonde (2017)
2017 | Action, Mystery, Thriller
6.9 (89 Ratings)
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"Atomic Blonde, 2016. I’ve seen it three times. It’s directed by David Leitch, of John Wick fame. But this is my idea of the ultimate feminist action movie. Wonder Woman, I’m sorry, just didn’t do it for me, but Charlize Theron is definitely my idea of a female superhero somehow. She balances femininity, vulnerability, and total badass strength. So she is truly great in this film. And I would say, she usually is very strong. I love the way that Charlize Theron is rarely, if ever, like overplaying anything. And the film is ingenious; it takes place in Berlin, just 24 hours before the wall falls. It’s full of betrayal, violence, intrigue, and the idea of life and death become completely irrelevant when the wall comes down. It’s a really brilliant plot. And also James McAvoy, John Goodman, and Toby Jones deliver really engagingly creepy, supporting performances. The action sequences are all amazing, the visual effects, and hats off to Charlize Theron. I really love, Atomic Blonde."

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Naked in Death (In Death, #1) in Books

Jan 6, 2021  
Naked in Death (In Death, #1)
Naked in Death (In Death, #1)
J.D. Robb | 1995 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.7 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
4.5 stars.

This is my first ever J.D. Robb book and it definitely wont be my last. I've read Nora Roberts books before and liked them too, mainly her romantic suspense ones.

I was so caught up in this story, once I really started reading it, and never wanted to put it down for sleep or work or anything. The mix of romance and mystery and police investigation had me hooked from pretty early on.

I think it was the romance mainly. From that first meeting of gazes at the funeral I knew something was going to happen. Roarke was just enough mystery and hotness to compliment Eve and her cool aloofness.

The murders were also a source of great intrigue. There was a list of people who would want to kill these women but I could never figure out who it was, though looking back they were always a little shifty.

I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series and by the author.