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Rache (174 KP) rated Small Town Murder in Podcasts

Jun 18, 2018

Small Town Murder

Comedy, Society & Culture

7.9

(10 Ratings)

Podcast Rating

Hysterically funny (3 more)

Informative

Great research

Empathic toward victims/victims' families

Crime and Comedy

Two American comedians who examine the horrendous things that sometimes happen when people in small towns snap and commit murder. A hilariously funny show, which is respectful to the victims and their families, while laughing at murderers, incompetent law enforcement, and small town behaviour.
True crime and comedy can go together, and laughter and black humour are a good coping mechanism when dealing with horrific circumstances, and these two walk the tightrope between irreverence and insensitivity very well.

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Amanda Lee Paxton (25 KP) rated Bosch - Season 1 in TV

Jul 15, 2018

Characters (2 more)

Plot

Law enforcement representation

Crime drama done right!

If you love the Michael Connelly Bosch crime novels; you will love be this Amazon TV series. Michael Connelly even has a hand in producing this series, so it makes it pure from book to screen. It isn't like other crime dramas that solve themselves in an hour it takes the whole season. Which, is very refreshing! Even if you aren't familiar with the book series, you will definitely enjoy this show. It keeps your attention and doesn't just give away clues and keeps you guessing.

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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Other Woman in Books

Sep 19, 2018

The Other Woman

Sandie Jones | 2018 | Thriller

8.3

(15 Ratings)

Book Rating

Do you hate your mother-in-law? You'll LOVE her after this.

Though this book didn't really feel like a "psychological thriller," but rather more of a drama, I definitely enjoyed it. There were several points at which I actually said out loud "oh, come on!" - so I'm going to agree with another reviewer in that it might be better if you suspend disbelief a bit before going into this.

I did NOT see that twist coming! It was worth it for that alone, in my opinion.

Thank you, Minotaur Books, for the ARE!

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Happy! - Season 1 in TV

Aug 9, 2019 (Updated Aug 9, 2019)

Happy! - Season 1

2017 | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

9.3

(12 Ratings)

TV Season Rating

Great casting (1 more)

Very funny

It got cancelled (0 more)

It’s no law and order

Happy - a darkly comical crime series with plenty of action and outrageousness!! The series features Christopher Meloni ( looking somewhat ragged compared to his SVU days) we an ex cop turned hitman, that is injured and begins to see a flying blue unicorn.

His irritating blue sidekick takes him on an hilarious journey to rescue a young girl, who is the unicorn’s best friend! Expect a few laughs at this noir-ish style comedy that takes you to the borders of insanity!

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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) Aug 9, 2019

Such a great show! Completely bonkers in the best way.

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Vanishing Season in Books

Nov 26, 2019

This novel was thrilling and enthralling! I could not put it down. The characters are believable and relatable. The minutia of small town law enforcement is enhanced by the enormity of the crimes being committed, more so because no one is convinced they are really occurring. I like the way the author portrays a victim and the aftermath of the horror she survived in its banality since it is probably as real as it would get. I enjoyed the different characters and the plot was interesting and well developed. The twist ending was excellent!