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ClareR (5637 KP) rated Boys Don’t Cry in Books

May 18, 2021  
Boys Don’t Cry
Boys Don’t Cry
Fíona Scarlett | 2021 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Boys Don’t Cry is a beautifully written, funny, tragic debut novel. Honestly, I thought my heart would actually break whilst I was reading this. Fiona Scarlett manages to pack in all the feelings: happiness, anger, grief, humour and heartbreak.

Joe at 17, is the brother left to deal with the death of his 12 year old brother. His father manages to get himself in to trouble, and in to prison. His mother can’t cope. And Joe is struggling too. He is in an environment where it is all too easy for him to take the wrong path and end up like his father. Involved with the wrong people and in prison.

We see flashbacks to Finn as he is diagnosed with Leukaemia and how he copes with the treatment. He is such a happy, generous boy, who worries more about everyone else than about himself.

I don’t want to give much away, but Fiona Scarlett has created two boys who are wonderful human beings, despite the hand that has been dealt to them.
I adored this book. It still gives me a lump in my throat when I’m writing about it, never mind speaking to people about it - I’ll point them in this direction, I think.

It’s like the meme that says “This book has destroyed me and broken my heart. You MUST read it”
So yeah, just read it.
  
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Ross (3282 KP) rated T2 Trainspotting (2017) in Movies

Jan 8, 2018  
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
T2 Trainspotting (2017)
2017 | Drama
8
7.5 (23 Ratings)
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As an Edinburgh resident (ish) I had high hopes for T2. I was worried when I heard it was based on the plot of "Porno" but very pleased to say it was only very loosely based on the book.
Mark Renton is back from the wilderness and looking to catch up with (some) old friends. Sadly, Frank Begbie escapes from prison and spots Renton and goes on the rampage to track him down.
There were moments of brilliance (the theft of the Rangers fans was inspired) but overall the film may have missed the target at times.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2117 KP) rated The Two Minute Rule in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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The Two Minute Rule
Robert Crais | 2007
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Max Holman has just been released from prison when he gets the news that his estranged son, a police officer, has been murdered. When the official story doesn't add up, Max begins poking around. But is he in over his head?

Another of Crais' stand alone novels, I found this one rather disappointing. The plot was a little too obvious. And, as a completely personal issue, the language also bothered me. On the other hand, the characters were great and compelled me further into the story.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-two-minute-rule-by-robert.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Erika (17788 KP) rated Making A Murderer - Season 2 in TV

Oct 27, 2018 (Updated Oct 27, 2018)  
Making A Murderer - Season 2
Making A Murderer - Season 2
2018 | Crime, Documentary
6
6.8 (4 Ratings)
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Well, I was super pumped for the 2nd part of Making a Murderer. But, lightening did not strike twice. Perhaps it was because there was almost always news about what was going on with the cases against Dassey and Avery. The only interesting part was the new theories and evidence in the case. I didn't like that Avery turned against his lawyers, it seemed a bit petty. But, I guess if you're spending life in prison, you'd cycle through blaming everyone around you. This felt like a 10 hour long, not very interesting episode of Dateline. Ok is the best word to describe it.