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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Don't Go in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Scottoline has managed to do it again...another book that was hard to put down, with believable characters & plot. This one tells the story of Dr. Scanlon, a podiatrist who is serving as a combat surgeon in Afghanistan when he learns his wife has died at home from a knife wound. Mike returns home to bury her & that's when the intrigue begins. Just when I thought I had it figure out I was thrown another curveball. This was a heartbreaking & heartwarming story of war, family, love, loss, & rediscovering yourself after tragedies that seem like they will never end.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society in Books
Aug 30, 2017
Sweet tale, fluffy though some disturbing themes
I rather enjoyed this tale of back and forth letters between a journalist, her friends and the people on the island of Guernsey. It is lighthearted for the most part, though it describes the harrowing story of Elizabeth who was taken to a concentration camp during WWII and never returns. But the story centres around the main journalist who falls in love with the people and the island, and how she attempts to write an honest book about them. There's not much else to it, but it's a nice easy read.
HeathHart77 (8 KP) rated Beauty and the Beast (2017) in Movies
Aug 11, 2017
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It was true to the animated classic that we all know and love!! There was a couple of added scenes and some things were altered for the sake of the live action shoot. My favorite added scene was the trip to where Belle was born, it added so much more to the story and the characters connection with each other. I also loved the development of the character Belle, the way we get more depth and background with her versus what we got in the original animated movie story. All in all I have to say was very impressed with the movie!!!
Skitzlily (11 KP) rated The Book Thief in Books
Jul 8, 2017
unique (1 more)
emotional
Not your typical war story
The characters in this book are rich, interesting, and wily. I say wily because at points in the book you hate them, but then they change, and you grow to love them. This story really makes you think about people differently. It's written with great subtlety and almost lyrically - very beautiful, poetic and quotable in places.
If you want a fast read, this book is not for you. If you only like happy endings this book is not for you. If you don't like experimental fiction, this book is not for you.
If you want a fast read, this book is not for you. If you only like happy endings this book is not for you. If you don't like experimental fiction, this book is not for you.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Rosie the Tarantula: A True Adventure in Chicago’s Field Museum in Books
Apr 10, 2018
This book can be a story on so many levels, I love it. Rosie goes for a wander through the museum. On the surface a basic story, but this can help a youngster get more familiar with a spider and find humour in it's actions. It can be a wonderful way to explore Chicago's Field Museum, the additional information at the end about Spiders serves those who really like tarantulas as well as those just wanting to learn a little more. Beautifully illustrated with rhyming prose this is a book to read, re-read and treasure.
Villainous Vee (53 KP) rated Alita: Battle Angel (2019) in Movies
Feb 13, 2019
Great SFX (2 more)
Nice set up for next film
Great action sequences
Disappointing if no follow up (2 more)
Some dodgy characters
Weak love story line
Overall I really enjoyed this film. You can tell straight away that James Cameron had a massive effect on this film, even Alitas eyes look like something straight from Avatar.
The overall story was great and intriguing and most questions I had were answers, although not all but expect a second film would answer those.
If you can I highly recommend going to see this on the big screen as the visuals are beautiful.
The overall story was great and intriguing and most questions I had were answers, although not all but expect a second film would answer those.
If you can I highly recommend going to see this on the big screen as the visuals are beautiful.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated For Her (The Girl I Loved Duet #1) in Books
Apr 1, 2019
fantastic start to this series
This is the first book in this series by this author. The story line between the main characters was very well written. This author has a fab way of sucking you into the story as you read. I was hooked from the first page till the very last one. Amazing well written characters, you will fall in love with as you read. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended start to this series
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Highly recommended start to this series
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated The Protector (Sons of Texas, #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is the second book in the series, this is a continuing story and picks up where book one finishes. This is a romantic suspense story with plenty of romance to keep you reading long into the night. The characters were fab and you will fall in love with them from the start. This series so far has everything you need, action, mystery, romance and lots of chemistry. I cant wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Crave: Part One (Crave Duet, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
This is the first part in this duet series by this author. Another amazing read by this author. You are always guaranteed a fantastic story from this author. This book will suck you in, it will gut you in places and have you on the edge of your seat in some. This story has some very unexpected twists and turns. Amazing characters that you will fall in love with from the start. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated The Millionaire's Convenient Arrangement (Miami Lawyers #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is the first book by this author that ive read and wow what a fantastic story it is. I was totally hooked from the first page till the very end and then I wanted more and more. I fell in love with the characters from the start. This book has a lovely ending, its just perfect for the story. I would ive to read the stories of the other characters and I cant wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
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