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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Cycle of the Werewolf in Books
Jul 4, 2020 (Updated Jul 4, 2020)
A little too short
I'm all for a Stephen King short story/novella and as this goes this is a very good story, it's just far too short. The fact that this has been released as a separate book in it's own right is rather astounding. Not because it's not an enjoyable story, as it is, but because it doesn't even reach 130 pages. And these are very large type face, spread out pages with lots of pages of (admittedly beautiful) illustrations.
I'm guessing the illustrations are the reason why this was released on it's own, and these are some stunning illustrations, but I don't necessarily think they justify releasing this as a sole book. Despite this though, it is still a well structured and written and overall entertaining short story.
I'm guessing the illustrations are the reason why this was released on it's own, and these are some stunning illustrations, but I don't necessarily think they justify releasing this as a sole book. Despite this though, it is still a well structured and written and overall entertaining short story.

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Kristina (502 KP) rated Initium (Nocte Trilogy #2.5) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
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Thank you! I'm so glad Courtney decided to write a novella from Olivia's point of view. Perhaps I'm the only one who hadn't figured it out, but for the life of me, I couldn't understand the connection between Dare and the Savage family. I mean, I knew Richard was his stepfather, but I didn't know how they all came to be together. It was nice to finally get that all straightened out, even if I do feel just as confused and crazy as I do when reading Nocte and Verum. One thing I am happy about: It's good to know that Olivia kind of went crazy on her own and not that Dare drove her crazy because he killed Richard when she was in the bed next to him.

Sarah (7800 KP) rated In the Tall Grass (2019) in Movies
Oct 5, 2019
Just bizarre
I love a good Stephen King story and while I haven’t read the novella this film is based on, I’m not convinced about this adaptation as it’s just plain old weird.
I won’t say a lot because of spoilers, but there are some aspects of this film that are quite good but for me they were spoilt by the fact that this is just set in tall grass, and that’s not scary or particularly suspenseful. The cast are mostly good but it gets a bit hammy at times and the sheer craziness of some of the scenes just makes it all a bit ridiculous. There are some good ideas in this, it’s just a shame it’s spoilt by a lot of bonkers goings on and a rather lacklustre setting.
I won’t say a lot because of spoilers, but there are some aspects of this film that are quite good but for me they were spoilt by the fact that this is just set in tall grass, and that’s not scary or particularly suspenseful. The cast are mostly good but it gets a bit hammy at times and the sheer craziness of some of the scenes just makes it all a bit ridiculous. There are some good ideas in this, it’s just a shame it’s spoilt by a lot of bonkers goings on and a rather lacklustre setting.

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Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated Heart of Ice in Books
Feb 4, 2022
red riding hood has nothing on jessica
Jessica has her best friend in the woods called wolfie who promises to protect her under all circumstances until she get whisked away by her mother. Wolfe pines for her as she pines for him. She will not give up until she finds him again!
This novella is quite raunchy I would also say it has a slight trigger warning as there is a mention of sexual child abuse. It is a very intense story with non stop action! A lot of sex is involved and sexual content and feelings, however it is an amazing story of a very deep connection between a soul mate for want of a better word.
I would recommend this book for people to read just make sure there are no children around!
This novella is quite raunchy I would also say it has a slight trigger warning as there is a mention of sexual child abuse. It is a very intense story with non stop action! A lot of sex is involved and sexual content and feelings, however it is an amazing story of a very deep connection between a soul mate for want of a better word.
I would recommend this book for people to read just make sure there are no children around!