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Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Girl in Red in Books
Feb 6, 2020
Retelling of LIttle Red Riding Hood in a post-apocalyptic wasteland
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
The Girl in Red by Christina Henry is a retelling of the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. In this version, Red is living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland caused by a highly contagious disease. Everyone Red knows has died but she hopes her grandmother will still be alive since her house is isolated. Most survivors have been relocated to quarantine camps but Red would rather go to her grandmother's house.
It is told using alternating timelines that reveal the beginning and the spread of the disease and Red's struggle to get to her grandmother's house in present day.
The book took some time for me to get into the story but it has a nice pace to it. You quickly realize it is not a mystery or suspenseful book. It is a believable retelling of the perennial classic Little Red Riding Hood so there will not be any twists and turns but involves a well-written and imaginative retelling.
The Girl in Red is one of the many retellings Christina Henry has written. Others involve the classic works of Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and the Little Mermaid.
The Girl in Red was a 2019 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Horror.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 2/6/20.
The Girl in Red by Christina Henry is a retelling of the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. In this version, Red is living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland caused by a highly contagious disease. Everyone Red knows has died but she hopes her grandmother will still be alive since her house is isolated. Most survivors have been relocated to quarantine camps but Red would rather go to her grandmother's house.
It is told using alternating timelines that reveal the beginning and the spread of the disease and Red's struggle to get to her grandmother's house in present day.
The book took some time for me to get into the story but it has a nice pace to it. You quickly realize it is not a mystery or suspenseful book. It is a believable retelling of the perennial classic Little Red Riding Hood so there will not be any twists and turns but involves a well-written and imaginative retelling.
The Girl in Red is one of the many retellings Christina Henry has written. Others involve the classic works of Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and the Little Mermaid.
The Girl in Red was a 2019 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Horror.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 2/6/20.
David A. Sciandra (1 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies
May 5, 2018
Peter G. (247 KP) rated Trading Places (1983) in Movies
Jun 12, 2019
An Hilarious take on the Prince and the Pauper played to great effect by Eddie Murphy as the poor man suddenly thrust into the money markets of Pork bellies and frozen orange juice, it's showing it's age badly now, but still very funny and a good retelling of the Twain classic.
Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Martian (2015) in Movies
Jun 12, 2019
A retelling of Robinson Crusoe for the modern Era that is well acted and executed.
The struggle is very real given that a deserted island has been substituted for Mars and Matt Damon is the Math genius/astronaut that finds ingenious ways to make food until he can be rescued!
The struggle is very real given that a deserted island has been substituted for Mars and Matt Damon is the Math genius/astronaut that finds ingenious ways to make food until he can be rescued!
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Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Highwaymen (2019) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
A good retelling of Bonnie and Clyde from the perspective of two former Texas rangers, Costner and Harrelson make a great team and the banter between them is excellent, this version glorifies the good guys and shows how great detective work from two old pro's couldn't be overlooked, gripping and intelligent stuff.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated The Piper's Pursuit (Hagenheim #10) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
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Kevin Phillipson (9934 KP) rated The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) in Movies
Jul 24, 2022
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Emma stone
Also watched last night its okay for a spider man movie likeable leads emma stone as gwen Stacy stole the movie for me. But the look of the lizard was all wrong but I still liked the movie even if we didn't need retelling of his orign again
