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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons in Books

Jan 6, 2021  
Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons
Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons
Denise Grover Swank | 2012 | Crime, Mystery
6
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
3 stars.

The first 40% of this took me a long time to get into. I don't know why. Maybe it was the trial, maybe it was the lack of Joe, but after Mason was introduced I became more intrigued with what his role would be in the series (although I've read reviews by friends of future books in the series, so I guess I already know) and by the end, I think I was starting to prefer him to Joe (Joe's jealousy in relation to Mason was starting to do my head in) and I want to read future instalments in this series to see what happens next with this threesome.

I feel I have to add something about Miss Mildred! What a, erm...strong-willed old lady. That bit at the end almost had me crying with laughter.
  
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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Ghosts of War (2020) in Movies

Nov 9, 2020  
Ghosts of War (2020)
Ghosts of War (2020)
2020 | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, War
7
6.2 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
The first three quarters of the film are genuinely chilling (0 more)
I am unsure if the ending works (0 more)
Spooktacular
I am unsure as to why Ghosts of War is receiving less fanfare than other films out at the moment. It is certainly heads above the other deluge of horror films out this year so far. The film and its setting does have a great amount of creeps and chills and thats from someone who leads a group of investigators who go in people's homes when they are about to flee as they cant take it anymore. However I fear the low rating on various reviews is due to the ending. Without giving away any spoilers, it does somewhat change the films journey and direction but does give one something to think about. I for one enjoyed it.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) Nov 9, 2020

Been debating whether to watch this one. Sounds like it may be worth giving it a try!
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Mar 27, 2021  
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**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Most are newcomers to the scenic, rolling countryside of central Texas whose charms they romanticize, even as the troubles they hoped to leave behind persist. Twelve stories highlight “the book’s recurring theme of desire—for freedom, for clarity, for autonomy, and for personal fulfillment … When women are alone, unencumbered and unbeholden to anyone, they engage in intense internal reflection and show reverence for nature—and during these scenes, Hale’s language is luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews).
      
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Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Rogue (2020) in Movies

Sep 18, 2020  
Rogue (2020)
Rogue (2020)
2020 | Action
4
5.3 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I hate giving poor reviews, but I'm not left with many options here. Most of the acting was average at best and at times outright hollow. The CGI used for the animals was pretty atrocious given the tech that's currently available and generally used in this type of movie. I understand that there was a giant blockbuster budget available, but the level of dodgy production is unacceptable at any budget. I'm usually fine with films who use sound and music throughout to add to the feel and suspense of the theme but the sounds and music used here did nothing to help. They actually did the opposite. Often ill timed and almost always a poor choice for the circumstances.

I'm able to forgive the lack of originality if that dearth is made up for otherwise. Sadly, there was no redemption found here.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Haunting of Hill House in TV

Oct 12, 2020  
The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House
2018 | Horror
9
8.4 (128 Ratings)
TV Show Rating Watch
Well acted (1 more)
House looks very creepy
Ran out of steam a bit for the last 2 episodes (0 more)
Hauntingly good
Finally got around to watching this after hearing good reviews. It can be tricky to make a TV series that is scary for 10 episodes. This does a very good job.
The atmosphere is very good and generally goes for an eerie, creepy feeling with a few jump scares. The child cast were very good, although it took a couple of episodes to work out which Adult was playing the grown up version. It's quite intelligently done with how it links events from the past and present from different perspectives. Finishes nicely bringing everything to an end. The last 2 episodes didn't really the impact I hoped for. However series as a whole was very good. Worth checking out for Halloween.