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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Men Who Stare at Goats in Books

Jul 24, 2017

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Jon Ronson | 2005 | History & Politics

8.3

(3 Ratings)

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Truth is stranger than fiction

While a lot of readers may find this conspiratorial, it is actually bizarrely captivating and incredible to listen to. Some of the areas explored borders on bonkers, but actually much of it is true. Around 75 per cent of the time, it is absolutely hilarious, but there poses a genuine concern about what our intelligence agencies are doing outside of public knowledge.

Having read Jon Ronson's works before, it hardly comes as a surprise that he has managed to infiltrate such an eccentric part of the US military. I only wish each idea was more carefully investigated rather than feeling like Alice tumbling down a rabbit hole. Thoroughly enjoyable nevertheless.

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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated 211 (2018) in Movies

Feb 24, 2019

211 (2018)

2018 | Thriller

4.3

(6 Ratings)

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Nicholas Cage (0 more)

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Typical Bank Heist

Nicholas Cage plays an American cop who inadvertently gets involved in a group of ex-military soldiers who are robbing a bank in order to get $1 million dollars. Add into the mix a young black student who has to accompany both Cage and his Son-in-Law as a punishment and throw in explosions and random killings and you get a fair idea what sort of ilm this is. Its worth watching if you just want an action bank heist movie, but if you are looking for something to keep you excited and on the edge of your seat, this is not it .

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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Hamilton Affair: The Epic Love Story of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler in Books

Feb 21, 2018

This was an enjoyable foray into America's past. The book starts by giving us a glimpse into both Alexander Hamilton's childhood and early military career, as well as Elizabeth Schuyler's early home life. The story then continues to follow the pair throughout their romance and marriage, right up to each of their deaths. Fans of Alexander Hamilton, and there seem to be a lot of those at present, should enjoy the story. While not a young adult book, I found that the writing style gave it the feel of one, and made this a fairly quick, easy read.

<i>NOTE: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.</i>