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ClareR (6054 KP) rated I Have Some Questions For You in Books
Dec 22, 2025
I didn’t quite know what to make of this novel. It’s a true crime style story, that reads as literary fiction, and the mystery just went on too long. There were a lot of issues to deal with - it was just too busy. I couldn’t even prioritise the order of the storylines, it was as though they were all thrown at the book. What I like about a good crime story is usually the ‘tightness’ of the storyline, and this just didn’t do that. The characters would just deal with one thing, and suddenly something else would be thrown into the mix. It really did test my concentration levels!!
I loved Rebecca Makkai’s previous novel, and I’d had high hopes for this. Will I read her next book? Yes, I probably will - I still remember The Great Believers and know that she has written something I’ve really enjoyed. Just not this book.
I loved Rebecca Makkai’s previous novel, and I’d had high hopes for this. Will I read her next book? Yes, I probably will - I still remember The Great Believers and know that she has written something I’ve really enjoyed. Just not this book.
David McK (3666 KP) rated Frank Herbert's Dune, the Graphic Novel book 3: The Prophet in Books
Apr 6, 2025
My exposure to Dune - despite knowing the basics i.e. Science fiction, Sandworms, Arrakis - really only comes from the 2021 (Dune) and 2024 (Dune: part 2) movies.
Which I'm well aware, due to the nature of the medium, leaves a lot out.
As such, it's interesting reading this (after having read the previous 2 entries in the same graphic novel series) to see how much is familiar, and how much is changed.
Oh, the basics are there right enough (in the movies), but there are several differences to the story: Paul Atriedes sister (only teased in Part 2), here, being the most prominent example.
Not having read the 'original' original, I can't say how much was changed for the move from print to graphic novel medium, but I do believe that the authors/artists/stencillers here did try to stick as close as possible to that story.
I can understand why it was slimmed down for the move to the big screen.
Which I'm well aware, due to the nature of the medium, leaves a lot out.
As such, it's interesting reading this (after having read the previous 2 entries in the same graphic novel series) to see how much is familiar, and how much is changed.
Oh, the basics are there right enough (in the movies), but there are several differences to the story: Paul Atriedes sister (only teased in Part 2), here, being the most prominent example.
Not having read the 'original' original, I can't say how much was changed for the move from print to graphic novel medium, but I do believe that the authors/artists/stencillers here did try to stick as close as possible to that story.
I can understand why it was slimmed down for the move to the big screen.
RogersReads (3 KP) rated It's Always the Husband in Books
May 24, 2017
interesting plot (2 more)
good character development
great pacing
Perfect Slow Burn Suspense Novel
I'm not usually into slow burns that dont have any big reveals, but I really enjoyed this one. The characters were mostly pretty unlikeable but very interesting. I thought it had a very oddly satisfying ending. To see more of my thoughts you can check out my youtube video-
Dean (6927 KP) rated Sin City (2005) in Movies
Aug 14, 2017
All star cast (2 more)
The way the various stories cross over
The visual look of the film
Comic book comes to life
A very stylish film based on a graphic novel, the film has a largely monochrome look which works well with the comic element. The film consists of a few stories that cross paths in Sin city. All of them are very good as well as the main story piecing them together. Very original.
Erika (17789 KP) rated I Married a Witch (1942) in Movies
Apr 21, 2018
I bought this movie when the Criterion Collection was half off at Barnes and Noble, solely based on the cover. Then I watched it...
This comedy is based on an unfinished novel by Thorne Smith. Veronica Lake's character is a witch from colonial times that ends up coming back to terrorize the great-grandson of the gentleman that killed her back in the day.
It's hilarious and witchy, and Lake is fantastic.
This comedy is based on an unfinished novel by Thorne Smith. Veronica Lake's character is a witch from colonial times that ends up coming back to terrorize the great-grandson of the gentleman that killed her back in the day.
It's hilarious and witchy, and Lake is fantastic.
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Wonder in Books
Apr 22, 2018 (Updated Apr 23, 2018)
The premise of this novel was very interesting, basing it on the 'fasting girls'. This is the first book I've read by the author, as I have zero interest in ever reading 'Room'. It was nicely paces, and an easy read. I read it in less than 24 hours. Roman Catholicism was portrayed... interestingly. I felt like the main character ragged on it a little too much. But, that's a personal thing.
Keisha Davis (8 KP) rated Born Wicked (The Cahill Witch Chronicles, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. I’m usually not a fan of period pieces as they tend to drag on and be boring but the way this book was written I was sucked in from the first page. The attention to detail and the way the author described each character really brought the book alive. This is a great coming of age/witchcraft novel and it’s part of a series that makes it even better!
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated La Casati: La musa egoista in Books
Apr 10, 2018
This graphic novel retelling of the life of the Marchesa, an Italian born noblewoman of the 19th Century whose aim was to become a work of art. The illustrations are good but the narrative feels repetitive and forced in places. The recreation of familiar images will leave you feeling that you know Casini, and well you should, often portrayed with her dark eyes, this is a face you will most likely know.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated All That Sparkles (The Texan Quartet #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is a beautifully written novel containing family, insecurities, loss, love and loyalty. this book is definitely a page turner with all the secrets and mystery that is unravelled throughout the book. this book sucks you in and keeps you hooked for hours. all the characters work well together, with lots of climatic parts this book will keep you reading long into the night. highly recommended
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Tough Luck Hero (Copper Ridge, #5) in Books
May 7, 2019
what a fab read, I really enjoyed it even though I haven't read the many others in the series. the chemistry between the characters is off the charts, setting the pages alight. this author has a fantastic ability to create realistic characters and a well thought out story. this is a very romantic steamy novel which will have you reading long into the night.
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