LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Northman (2022) in Movies
May 11, 2022
The first third is a fast moving setup that effectively establishes the characters and shows off quite an epic production. After that, The Northman becomes a tight and slow burning thriller as Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård) exacts a psychologically torturous revenge on the people who killer his father. It's a perfect marriage of powerful character drama, weird imagery, Viking culture and beliefs, bizarre gore, and fantasy set pieces, and it's slower pace ensures that it's utterly captivating.
The whole film looks incredible from start to finish and is complimented by a wonderful music score.
It's all cemented by a stacked cast. Skarsgård is a capable lead for sure, and is just a big walking muscle in this, the manly bastard. Anya Taylor-Joy is great as always, and the supporting cast boasts the likes of Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke, and Claes Bang who are all stellar.
I can't heap enough praise on The Northman, another homerun from Eggers. I'd happily call it a masterpiece.
Not Another Soldier
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"I’ve just buried my husband. I was going to divorce him and now he’s dead." After five years...
Contemporary Romance Military Romantic Suspense
Merissa (12926 KP) rated Saving Grace in Books
Nov 3, 2020 (Updated Aug 14, 2023)
Separated into three parts, you get a clear and concise view of just where Grace is. To begin with, I wasn't sure if her husband WAS actually trying to kill her or if it was just an effect of the tablets. Soon I was caught up in a web of lies that had me enthralled.
This is a great thriller that shows just how hard it can be for men and women who have had a gas lighter in their lives! A drama to sink your teeth in with a strong and plentiful supporting cast.
A wonderful read and definitely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Nov 3, 2020
Chasing Harmony
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A refreshing YA debut from Canadian author Melanie Bell, perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Becky...
Young Adult LGBTQIA+
Raising Hell: How To Survive The Terrible Twos
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The voices tell me to wake up, but with two children under three, I’m awake. Believe me. There’s...
Paranormal Women's Fiction
Merissa (12926 KP) rated Empress of Storms (Two Thrones #1) in Books
May 17, 2023
This is an exceptional story, with undercurrents all the way through that will grip and entice you. The steamy scenes were certainly hot, but different to Nicola Cameron's other works. A lot more was left to the reader's imagination, which was a good thing for this book. I found the 'traitor' before the name was revealed, HOWEVER, it still came as a surprise, especially with the reasons given behind it. That is how well this book is written!
With a steady and flowing pace, this book with entice you from start to finish. Absolutely recommended and thoroughly enjoyed.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jan 16, 2016
Cut to the Chase (City Shifters: the Pride #4)
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Ruby O'Shea gives the orders in her pack. And when a rival alpha propositions her with a marriage of...
Paranormal Romance
Blossom and the Beast (The Alder Tales #1)
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Blossom Frane is only weeks away from her transformation. On her eighteenth birthday, she’ll find...
Paranormal Romance Fairy tale Retelling
Murder on Madison Square
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Sarah and Frank Malloy must catch a scheming killer in this latest gripping installment of the USA...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2353 KP) rated Wedding Bride and Doom in Books
Nov 27, 2024 (Updated Nov 27, 2024)
This debut sounded fun, so I was looking forward to it. It starts out well, with Kate finding the body quickly. However, the further I went into the book, the more I struggled with it. The plot seemed disjointed at times, but connections are made at the end. Meanwhile, we learn things late in the book about Kate that would have been nice to learn earlier. Finally, the climax only works because Kate is stupid. On the other hand, I really did like the characters, and the cliffhanger is intriguing. Still, I think I will probably pass on the sequel, unfortunately.
