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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Bones Of The Lost in Books

Dec 6, 2019 (Updated Dec 6, 2019)

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Always gets the bad guy

In the 16th instalment of the bones series by Kathy Reichs, Dr Temperance Brennan is travelling from Charlotte to Afghanistan and back again. With appearances from all the regular characters, Temperance sets out to solve the murder of a mystery Jane Doe, and the potential unlawful killing of Afghani villagers.
Temperance aims to give the girl an identity, and figure out just who is to blame for cutting her life short. All the while Tempe is dealing with her own issues, the lack of contact from her on/off lover Andy, her unconventional relationships with her ex -husband, her flaky sister and her daughter.
Reichs always writes very well, including using the correct terminology, allowing readers to get a grasp of how the characters are really feeling, and keeping you on the edge of the mystery with little tiny bites of the truth, dotted with the odd red herring.

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated Forever Pucked (Pucked #4) in Books

Jan 18, 2020

Forever Pucked (Pucked #4)

Helena Hunting | 2016 | Erotica, Humor & Comedy, Romance

7.3

(3 Ratings)

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Happy Ever Afters

Book 4 in the series brings us back round to the original characters. Alex “MC” Waters and his beautiful fiancée Violet Hall!
Alex ends up spectacularly getting injured out of the NHL when he has a run in with another team, whilst Violet gets a promotion at work.
After the scare that Alex’s injuries caused, they have both reassessed what they want in life and Violet finally agrees to set a date for the wedding. But in true typical Violet style, things will have to change... much like Alex’s mums hair!
We see again all the other characters we have been introduced to in the series, and it’s so nice to be able to follow the progression of the relationships, and how they all interlink and interact with one another.
The series continues to be well written and doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the ongoing humour and individual character styles. Helena is nothing if not consistent! I look forward to finishing the series!

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Kirk Bage (1775 KP) rated Casino (1995) in Movies

Mar 3, 2020

Casino (1995)

1995 | Drama

8.2

(16 Ratings)

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In many ways, I prefer this film to Goodfellas. It has a slower burn, but feels more mature and grounded, somehow. The acting generally from all the regulars is top of the game stuff; especially Sharon Stone, who surprised many by just how good she could be, and is a rare mention in this genre for a female stealing the show! The lush visuals afforded by the glamour of the casino itself dazzles the eye. The suits are there, the attitudes are there. Much more than a lot of “ganster” films, however, this one focuses on relationships at its core. The glitz and crime are a context for looking at the people underneath and how they fail one another. It demonstrates how you can have it all in life and still despair. Criticised for lacking focus and a rock solid script, it can’t be denied there are faults, but it is still one hell of a ride!

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Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated While We're Young (2015) in Movies

Aug 2, 2019

While We're Young (2015)

2015 | Comedy, Drama

5.7

(3 Ratings)

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I feel like I, along with most of my friends, have reached that age where adulthood has became far too real. Sadly, we get caught up in daily routines of work, relationships, and such. Not that our lives aren't great, just not in the moment and as spontaneous as we used to be. This is a great little movie about such a couple who befriends a younger, more hip couple that reminds them of their younger selves. Are their current friends right in thinking they are crazy and going through a midlife crisis or is this young, hipster couple the best thing to walk into their lives? Guess you'll just have to watch it and find out. Maybe afterwards you'll dust off some of your VHS's and see if remember how to rewind or break out your old vinyl collection for a spin. For God's sake, avoid fedoras and skinny jeans though.