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Ross (3284 KP) rated The Dragon Reborn in Books
Sep 22, 2017
Rand (the main character) barely appears in this part of the series, which is good news as he's starting to get quite annoying.
Mat really starts to become the reluctant hero he truly is, and Perrin starts to show signs of what he is to become as well.
This is a fairly important part of the series with a number of conflicts with the Dark One's forces, including the Black Ajah and some of the Forsaken.
At this stage, the series is still moving apace and is thoroughly enjoyable.
Mat really starts to become the reluctant hero he truly is, and Perrin starts to show signs of what he is to become as well.
This is a fairly important part of the series with a number of conflicts with the Dark One's forces, including the Black Ajah and some of the Forsaken.
At this stage, the series is still moving apace and is thoroughly enjoyable.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Surviving the Angel of Death: The Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Many of us will have seen the photographs and moving images of those 2 little girls at the head of a line of survivors walking out of Auschwitz and many of us, me included, would have asked ourselves "I wonder who they are, where they came from, how they survived that nightmare and where are they now?"; this book sheds light on all those questions and introduces you to a very brave little girl.
Full review can be found here - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/surviving-angel-of-death-story-of.html, thank you.
Full review can be found here - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/surviving-angel-of-death-story-of.html, thank you.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Julieta (2016) in Movies
Aug 16, 2017
Fabulous acting (2 more)
Wonderful cinematography
Complexity of human relations
Another beautiful film from the master Almodovar
Pedro Almodovar has such a wonderful eye for understanding the human condition. Unlike his more outlandish colourful films, this is about the tragic relationships of estranged families and the breakdown in communications. Written in the perspective of a mother whose daughter left or went missing 12 years previously, the film shows her writing a letter to her daughter about all the mistakes she made in that relationship including erasing her from her life. Really very moving and poignant.
MaryG (0 KP) rated If I Stay (2014) in Movies
Sep 17, 2017
Wow! Just Wow!
I am always skeptical of movie adaptations. Most of the time, there are many things that do not hold up to the book and make the movie hard to watch. That was not the case with this movie! The writers and directors did an amazing job at staying as accurate to the book as possible. They really brought it to life. I was sobbing almost the entire movie because of how moving and powerful the acting was!
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Wrong for Me (Motor City Royals, #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is such an intense story from the beginning. This author has a fab way of writing which will keep your heart pumping till the very last page. This is definitely an emotional and moving story. This book has fantastic characters, you'll be rooting for as you read. The more I read from this author the better they get. I cant wait to read more from them in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
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Harshini (25 KP) rated The Greatest Showman (2017) in Movies
Jan 25, 2018 (Updated Jan 25, 2018)
Zendaya (*swoon*) (5 more)
The soundtrack!
The message that being different is good and should be celebrated as much as normality is.
Hugh Jackman
Zac Efron
'This is Me' song
LOVED IT
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I'm only adding to my negative thing, but it contains spoilers so I'm writing it here - Jenny was a complete b*tch. She knew she was just an act to Barnum. He did let her know at the beginning. What was the point in moving in on him? He introduced her to his wife and daughters!
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated NOS4A2 in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Loved this book. Expertly switches between being suspenseful, funny, moving, and downright scary. Packed with little inside references to other books that somehow only serve to make it feel more special, and I was highly amused by the little trick the author frequently used with chapter titles. The lead is highly likeable, the circumstances she is thrust to a perfect blend of frightening and awe-inspiring, and the villain is easily one of the most memorable in years. Anyone with even a passing interest in true works of horror should not miss this epic book.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2436 KP) rated A Case of Hometown Blues in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Mitch Malone has returned to his hometown to teach a seminar on investigative reporting. But that also means facing the ghosts of his past, including several tragic deaths. The murder of his high school crush forces him into facing things he's been running from for a long time. I enjoyed the mystery, which was very fast moving. I felt like the characters outside of Mitch could have used more development.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-case-of-hometown-blues-by-w.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-case-of-hometown-blues-by-w.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
MrsSkefton (3 KP) rated The Reason I Jump: One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism in Books
Jul 26, 2018
Easy read - each chapter is relative to a trait or “issue” with concise thoughts and insights that can be really useful if living or working with autistic people. (2 more)
Thought provoking and moving in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
A book I can share with my eldest daughter and other family members in the hope they can make connections or learn how to better interact with my youngest autistic daughter.
Insightful!
Ross (3284 KP) rated Sharp Objects in TV
Aug 28, 2018
Gripping, moving and thought-provoking, this short series follows a troubled journalist who returns to her childhood hometown to chronicle the investigation into a recent death and new disappearance of young girls. The series covers her issues, her family troubles, the town's history and the underlying layer of grime beneath the Southern hospitality. There are a number of strands to this series, all of which could have filled a series on their own, and are seamlessly intertwined to one complete storyline.
Excellently acted, written and directed, this series does not put a foot wrong.
Excellently acted, written and directed, this series does not put a foot wrong.
