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AbmostFiction (32 KP) rated I Am Legend in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Strong tension (4 more)
Comments on loneliness
New take on vampirism
Influential
Strong male character
Come out, Neville!
I Am Legend is an influential horror novel that despite being written in 1954 still holds up today.
Neville is the only survivor of a disease that turns people into howling vampires that gather outside his house every night to try and break in or lure him out. During the day he scavenges for supplies and tries to hunt his friends and neighbours and kill them while they're sleeping. Then before the sun sets he must barricade himself into his home to try and survive one more night.
In equal parts horrifying and heartbreaking, this fresh take on the vampire novel is one to read.
Neville is the only survivor of a disease that turns people into howling vampires that gather outside his house every night to try and break in or lure him out. During the day he scavenges for supplies and tries to hunt his friends and neighbours and kill them while they're sleeping. Then before the sun sets he must barricade himself into his home to try and survive one more night.
In equal parts horrifying and heartbreaking, this fresh take on the vampire novel is one to read.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The House on Cold Hill in Books
Jul 25, 2017
Actually creepy, had to switch on lights
It takes a lot to usually scare me, but I am rather impressed by Peter James' first venture into the spine-chilling horror genre. There were actual moments where I had to turn on lights and look over my shoulder.
There are several moments in particular that makes your heart leap as the suspense builds, one near the beginning with Jade and her friend on Facetime, two near Chapter 42 and the vicar, and three with a scene containing a sledgehammer.
And while I feel there is little resolve, not really understanding what happened to the male protagonist in the end, it's helpful to remember all classic horrors end with a sense of unease.
There are several moments in particular that makes your heart leap as the suspense builds, one near the beginning with Jade and her friend on Facetime, two near Chapter 42 and the vicar, and three with a scene containing a sledgehammer.
And while I feel there is little resolve, not really understanding what happened to the male protagonist in the end, it's helpful to remember all classic horrors end with a sense of unease.
Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) rated The Second Time Around (1961) in Movies
May 25, 2019
Feminist roles (2 more)
Debbie Reynolds
Thelma Ritter
Contains spoilers, click to show
I was initially disappointed that a lot of the humor was seeing the main female character in so many humiliating pratfalls and fails, however, it turns around some with Thelma Rotter's strong female role and her hiring Debbie Reynolds' character as a female ranch hand instead of hiring a male ranch hand, Reynolds' determination in working hard to support her family instead of taking the easy way out and becoming someone's wife and relying on a man to support her, and Reynolds' eventually becoming sheriff of this frontier town. There is a lot of corny humor in this movie but it's worth a watch. It was great seeing Andy Griffith in the movie and as one of her love interests.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Off Limits (Aces Hockey, #1.5) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
The second work I read by this author, and I honestly enjoyed it more. That may have more to do with the fact that I love friends to lovers stories. While I understand the male leads hesitation, I feel that its less realistic in adults especially since his torture is self-induced. I was also annoyed that the female lead was crushing on him even though she brought a date with her. I find that tasteless and childish.
Ignoring all that, it was a cute quick read with enough heat between the leads to make it feel real and the author is great at writing engaging dialogue.
The second work I read by this author, and I honestly enjoyed it more. That may have more to do with the fact that I love friends to lovers stories. While I understand the male leads hesitation, I feel that its less realistic in adults especially since his torture is self-induced. I was also annoyed that the female lead was crushing on him even though she brought a date with her. I find that tasteless and childish.
Ignoring all that, it was a cute quick read with enough heat between the leads to make it feel real and the author is great at writing engaging dialogue.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Two Dukes are Better Than One in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I am still on the fence about this one. On one hand, I enjoy historical menage a trois much more than contemporary ones. That being said, this one did have its faults. While I enjoyed the dynamic between the two male leads, I didnt feel much chemistry between them and the heroine.The mysticism aspect also came off as convenient writing. It could have really added to the story but instead it just seemed to excuse why things were the way were without much explanation.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Carrying the Greek's Heir in Books
Jan 18, 2018
Absolute garbage. This novel is everything I loathe about romance: flat characters who clearly shouldn't be together, and a nonexistent plot. The male is the stereotypical, dime a dozen cold Alpha males who can't have emotions because of reason. The female was the stereotypical down on her luck girl next door who always gets the short end of the stick. There was nothing about either that made them special and the conversation made me want to slam my head repeatedly against a wall. And then she becomes pregnant, and the already bad story goes downhill.
I am glad it was free because I would have be furious had I paid money for this. I am already annoyed that I wasted the time reading it.
I am glad it was free because I would have be furious had I paid money for this. I am already annoyed that I wasted the time reading it.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Woman in the Window in Books
Mar 2, 2018
Interesting but familiar
While there were familiar elements to this psychological thriller with the unreliable narrator and presence of male violence, there were some good twists to make it equally listenable.
Following the story of psychologist Dr Anna Fox, it shows how agoraphobia has taken over her life, not before she witnesses something horrific in pure Hitchcock fashion. Her new neighbours, the Russells, appear to be hiding a secret which she catches while spying with her camera from across the window.
With that said, there are some classic thrillers built into the book such as Vertigo, Rear Window, and Wait Until Dark. And the main character happens to be a fan of these films as well. Good, but nothing completely new.
Following the story of psychologist Dr Anna Fox, it shows how agoraphobia has taken over her life, not before she witnesses something horrific in pure Hitchcock fashion. Her new neighbours, the Russells, appear to be hiding a secret which she catches while spying with her camera from across the window.
With that said, there are some classic thrillers built into the book such as Vertigo, Rear Window, and Wait Until Dark. And the main character happens to be a fan of these films as well. Good, but nothing completely new.
MoMoBookDiary (20 KP) rated No Small Parts (Bluewater Bay, #16) in Books
Oct 1, 2018
MoMo’s Book Diary’s recommends Ally Blue’s No Small Parts as 3 star read.
This is book sixteen in the Bluewater Bay series but the first I have read. Whilst it was an enjoyable read I do not have the burning desire to rush out and read the rest of the series.
No Small Parts is a quick read and a bit predictable – or have I just read too many romances and not enough crime lately? The writing was engaging with relatable characters who are interesting and very well described by the author. I enjoyed the story of friendship and romance between the two male characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Riptide Publishing for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
This is book sixteen in the Bluewater Bay series but the first I have read. Whilst it was an enjoyable read I do not have the burning desire to rush out and read the rest of the series.
No Small Parts is a quick read and a bit predictable – or have I just read too many romances and not enough crime lately? The writing was engaging with relatable characters who are interesting and very well described by the author. I enjoyed the story of friendship and romance between the two male characters.
Thanks to NetGalley and Riptide Publishing for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
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