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K.K. Barrett recommended Wise Blood (1979) in Movies (curated)

 
Wise Blood (1979)
Wise Blood (1979)
1979 | Comedy, Drama
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"John Huston had an incomparable late run—The Misfits, Fat City, Under the Volcano, Prizzi’s Honor—but Wise Blood is my favorite. William Hickey, Harry Dean Stanton, and Brad Dourif kill it with a baby Jesus; bent religious fervor second only to Ken Russell’s The Devils."

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First of all, a huge thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this book since I won the giveaway on Goodreads.

I am not much of a religious person, and that might be the only reason why this book didn't really touch me at all.

I liked the story though, amazing description and pace, I loved how descriptive the characters were and actually very friendly and lovable, but when it would come to the ''preaching'' side of things - not my piece of cake. Though for the ones that enjoy the religious side of things, and stories about God, this would be the perfect book for you!
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated Huntress in Books

Jun 21, 2019  
Huntress
Huntress
Julie Hall | 2019
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
So I kind of love this series. But I will put a note that it is super religious. And I mean if you don’t like books that push belief in God and his plan, probably just don’t read. If you can get past that it’s a solid idea that is just a great read. See below for a prize pack picture( authors can be awesome).

Should you read? Can you get past the religious obsessed book? Then probably. It’s a good after life after story that has a pretty awesome romance. But again it’s all about following and belief in God as the underlying theme.
  
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
You really get a sense of the turmoil that affects many young people who come from households with strict religious beliefs, torn between what their family want and what they want.
Critic- Hannah Woodhead
Original Score: 8 out of 10

Read Review: http://moviemarker.co.uk/sundance-london-2017-big-sick/
  
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The Horse Goddess
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
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I really enjoyed this book and am compelled to read some of the other author's works. Morgan Llywelyn brings the ancient world to life with descriptions of their daily lives and homes, but also delving into their religious and spiritual beliefs, which helps bring their lost cultures to life.